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Cisco Systems WS-X3500-XL manual Overview, Features, C H A P T E R

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C H A P T E R 1

Overview

The GigaStack GBIC (model WS-X3500-XL) adds port density and high-performance connectivity to supporting switches. When installed in a supporting switch, the GigaStack GBIC supports Gigabit connections in a cascaded stack or point-to-point configuration. The GigaStack GBIC autonegotiates the duplex setting of each port to maximize the bandwidth for your configuration.

Features

This section describes the GigaStack GBIC features:

•Half-duplex stacking using only one GBIC slot for each switch

Stack up to nine switches to form an independent backbone that can be managed with a single IP address. This stack gives the appearance of a single large switch for network management purposes. For this kind of connectivity, see the “Example 1: Cascaded Stack Connection” section on page 1-9.

•Full-duplex connectivity between two switches

You can also form a point-to-point link between two switches. The GigaStack GBIC supports one full-duplex link (in a point-to-point configuration) or up to eight half-duplex links (in a stack configuration) to other Gigabit Ethernet devices. For this kind of connectivity, see the “Example 2: Point-to-Point Connection” section on page 1-10.

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Cisco Systems WS-X3500-XL manual Overview, Features, C H A P T E R

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Cisco Systems, Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA Installation GuideCatalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware MarchMove the equipment farther away from the television or radio Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stopsCopyright 1999 -2002, Cisco Systems, Inc All rights reserved Page C O N T E N T S Minimum IOS Release for Redundant Loop Configurations Power-On Self-TestInstalling a GigaStack GBIC ContentsGigaStack GBIC Cabling Technical SpecificationsTranslated Safety Warnings C-1 Contents78-6460-04 Contentsviii Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms To Receive a Return Materials Authorization RMA Number Duration of Hardware WarrantyReplacement, Repair or Refund Procedure for Hardware Product purchased from Their telephone number Product Model and Serial number Maintenance Contract numberCisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms Complete the information below and keep for ready reference78-6460-04 Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Termsxiii PrefaceAudience PurposeNotes, Cautions, and Warnings OrganizationWarning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with the standard practices for preventing accidents. The warning symbol also means that you can see the warning in multiple languages in “Appendix C, “Translated Safety Warnings.” Warnung Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu einer Körperverletzung führen könnte. Bevor Sie mit der Arbeit an irgendeinem Gerät beginnen, seien Sie sich der mit elektrischen Stromkreisen verbundenen Gefahren und der Standardpraktiken zur Vermeidung von Unfällen bewußt. Das Warnsymbol bedeutet auch, daß Sie die Warnung in verschiedenen Sprachen unter Appendix C, “Translated Safety Warnings” lesen können Preface Related Publications Related Publicationsxvii xviii Obtaining DocumentationWorld Wide Web http//www-china.cisco.com http//www-europe.cisco.comDocumentation Feedback Documentation CD-ROMOrdering Documentation Cisco.com Obtaining Technical AssistanceContacting TAC through the Website Technical Assistance Centerxxii Contacting TAC by TelephoneC H A P T E R FeaturesOverview GigaStack GBIC LEDs Meaning GBIC Module Slot LEDsColor Meaning Cabling GuidelinesTable 1-2 Switch and 1000BASE-X Module GBIC Slot LEDs ColorCable Length Part NumberDescription Switches Supporting the GBICSwitch Series or Module Model NumberDescription Minimum IOS Release for Redundant Loop ConfigurationsSwitch Series or Module Model NumberMinimum IOS Release Supported SwitchTable 1-5 Minimum IOS Release for Redundant Loop Configurations Example 1 Cascaded Stack Connection Deployment Examples1-10 Example 2 Point-to-Point ConnectionCatalyst 3508G XL switch Catalyst 2900 XL, Catalyst 3500 XL, or Catalyst 3550 switchesC H A P T E R InstallationInspecting the Packing List Japan EMC Regulatory StatementsU.S.A TaiwanHungary KoreaAvoiding Electrostatic Discharge Installing a GigaStack GBICMetal flap door Chapter 2 InstallationFigure 2-1 Inserting the GigaStack GBIC into a Switch Module Slot Installing a GigaStack GBICAttaching the GBIC Clip Connecting to GigaStack GBIC Ports Recommended ConfigurationCreating Connections GBIC Ports Table 2-1 Available GBIC Ports in a Point-to-Point ConfigurationAvailable GigaStack DeviceFigure 2-6 Point-to-Point Connections Point-to-Point ConnectionsChapter 2 Installation Creating Connections 2-10Figure 2-7 Cascaded Stack Connections Cascaded Stack ConnectionsChapter 2 Installation Creating Connections 2-11Catalyst 3512 XL Chapter 2 Installation Creating Connections2-12 Catalyst 3508G XL2-13 Removing a GigaStack GBIC2-14 Power-On Self-TestPossible Causes TroubleshootingSymptom C H A P T E RCorrective Action SymptomTable 3-1 Common Problems and Their Solutions continued Possible CausesEnvironmental Ranges Technical SpecificationsPower Consumption A P P E N D I X AAgency Approvals A P P E N D I X B Connectors and CablesGigaStack GBIC Cabling 78-6460-04 Appendix B Connectors and Cables GigaStack GBIC CablingWarnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Translated Safety WarningsProduct Disposal A P P E N D I X CPage IN-1 NumericsI N D E IN-2 IN-3 78-6460-04 IN-4Index