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Cisco 2950 24 - Catalyst Switch Software Manual (376 pages)

Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide

Brand: Cisco | Category: Switch | Size: 4.75 MB

Table of Contents
3
Link

4
- Port Priority
  14
Preface

17
Audience

17
Purpose

17
- Organization
  18
- Conventions
  19
- Related Publications
  20
- Obtaining Documentation
  20
  - World Wide Web
    20
  - Documentation CD-ROM
    21
  - Ordering Documentation
    21
  - Documentation Feedback
    21
- Obtaining Technical Assistance
  21
  - Cisco.com
    22
  - Technical Assistance Center
    22
    
    Cisco TAC Web Site
    22
    
    Cisco TAC Escalation Center
    23
Chapter 1 Overview

25
Getting Started with CMS

40
- Features
  40
- Front Panel View
  40
  - Cluster Tree
    43
  - Front-Panel Images
    44
    
    Redundant Power System LED
    45
  - Port Modes and Leds
    46
  - VLAN Membership Modes
    47
- Topology View
  48
  - Topology Icons
    50
  - Device and Link Labels
    51
  - Colors in the Topology View
    52
  - Topology Display Options
    52
- Menus and Toolbar
  53
  - Menu Bar
    53
  - Tabs, CMS
    54
  - Management VLAN
    56
  - Toolbar
    58
  - Front Panel View Popup Menus
    59
    
    Device Popup Menu
    59
    
    Port Popup Menu
    59
  - Topology View Popup Menus
    60
    
    Link Popup Menu
    60
    
    Device Popup Menus
    61
- Interaction Modes
  63
  - Guide Mode
    63
  - Expert Mode
    63
- Wizards
  64
- Tool Tips
  64
- Online Help
  65
- CMS Window Components
  66
  - Host Name List
    66
  - Tabs, Lists, and Tables
    67
  - Icons Used in Windows
    67
  - Buttons
    67
- Accessing CMS
  68
  - Access Modes in CMS
    69
- Verifying Your Changes
  70
  - Change Notification
    70
  - Error Checking
    70
- Saving Your Changes
  70
- Using Different Versions of CMS
  71
- Where to Go Next
  71
CHAPTER 3 Using the Command-Line Interface

73
- IOS Command Modes
  73
  - List of
    73
IOS Command Modes

74
- C H a P T E R 3 Using the Command-Line Interface
  74
Getting Help

75
Abbreviating Commands

75
Using no and Default Forms of Commands

76
Understanding CLI Messages

76
Using Command History

77
Using Editing Features

78
Searching and Filtering Output of Show and more Commands

80
Accessing the CLI

81
Chapter 4 General Switch Administration

83
- Basic IP Connectivity to the Switch
  83
- Switch Software Releases
  84
- Console Port Access
  84
- Telnet Access to the CLI
  84
- HTTP Access to CMS
  85
- SNMP Network Management Platforms
  86
- Default Settings
  88
  - Switch Port Analyzer
    92
Chapter 5 Clustering Switches

95
HSRP and Standby Command Switches

104
IP Addresses

107
Host Names

108
Passwords

108
SNMP Community Strings

108
Tacacs

109
Access Modes in CMS

109
Management VLAN

109
Availability of Switch-Specific Features in Switch Clusters

110
- Creating a Switch Cluster
  110
  - Enabling a Command Switch
    111
  - Adding Member Switches
    112
  - Creating a Cluster Standby Group
    114
  - Verifying a Switch Cluster
    116
- LRE Profiles
  110
- Using the CLI to Manage Switch Clusters
  117
  - Catalyst 1900 and Catalyst 2820 CLI Considerations
    117
- Using SNMP to Manage Switch Clusters
  118
Chapter 6 Configuring the System

119
- Changing IP Information
  119
  - Manually Assigning and Removing Switch IP Information
    120
  - Using DHCP-Based Autoconfiguration
    120
    
    Understanding DHCP-Based Autoconfiguration
    121
    
    DHCP Client Request Process
    121
    
    Configuring the DHCP Server
    122
    
    Configuring the TFTP Server
    123
    
    Configuring the Domain Name and the DNS
    123
    
    Configuring the Relay Device
    124
    
    Obtaining Configuration Files
    125
    
    Example Configuration
    126
- Changing the Password
  128
- Setting the System Date and Time
  129
  - Configuring Daylight Saving Time
    129
  - Configuring the Network Time Protocol
    129
    
    Configuring the Switch as an NTP Client
    129
    
    Enabling NTP Authentication
    129
    
    Configuring the Switch for NTP Broadcast-Client Mode
    130
- Configuring SNMP
  130
  - Disabling and Enabling SNMP
    130
  - Entering Community Strings
    130
  - Adding Trap Managers
    130
- Configuring CDP
  131
  - Configuring CDP for Extended Discovery
    132
- Managing the ARP Table
  132
- Managing the MAC Address Tables
  133
- Configuring TACACS
  138
- Controlling Switch Access with RADIUS
  142
  - Understanding RADIUS
    142
  - RADIUS Operation
    143
  - Configuring RADIUS
    144
    
    Default RADIUS Configuration
    144
Identifying the RADIUS Server Host

145
Configuring RADIUS Login Authentication

147
Defining AAA Server Groups

149
Configuring RADIUS Authorization for Privileged EXEC Access and Network Services

151
Starting RADIUS Accounting

152
Configuring Settings for All RADIUS Servers

153
Configuring the Switch to Use Vendor-Specific RADIUS Attributes

153
Configuring the Switch for Vendor-Proprietary RADIUS Server Communication

154
- Displaying the RADIUS Configuration
  155
Chapter 7 Configuring 802.1X Port-Based Authentication

158
Understanding 802.1X Port-Based Authentication

158
Device Roles

158
Authentication Initiation and Message Exchange

159
Ports in Authorized and Unauthorized States

160
Supported Topologies

161
- Configuring 802.1X Authentication
  162
  - Default 802.1X Configuration
    162
802.1X Configuration Guidelines

163
Enabling 802.1X Authentication

164
Configuring the Switch-To-RADIUS-Server Communication

165
Enabling Periodic Re-Authentication

166
Manually Re-Authenticating a Client Connected to a Port

167
Changing the Quiet Period

167
Changing the Switch-To-Client Retransmission Time

168
Setting the Switch-To-Client Frame-Retransmission Number

169
- Displaying 802.1X Statistics and Status
  170
Enabling Multiple Hosts

169
Resetting the 802.1X Configuration to the Default Values

170
Chapter 8 Configuring Vlans

171
- Overview
  171
- Management Vlans
  173
  - Changing the Management VLAN for a New Switch
    173
  - Changing the Management VLAN through a Telnet Connection
    174
- Assigning VLAN Port Membership Modes
  174
  - VLAN Membership Combinations
    176
Table

176
- Assigning Static-Access Ports to a VLAN
  177
- Using VTP
  177
  - The VTP Domain
    177
  - VTP Modes and Mode Transitions
    177
- VTP Advertisements
  178
- VTP Pruning
  179
- VTP Version 2
  179
- VTP Configuration Guidelines
  180
  - Domain Names
    180
  - Passwords
    180
  - Upgrading from Previous Software Releases
    181
  - VTP Version
    181
  - Default VTP Configuration
    181
- Configuring VTP
  182
  - Configuring VTP Server Mode
    182
  - Configuring VTP Client Mode
    182
  - Disabling VTP (VTP Transparent Mode)
    183
  - Enabling VTP Version 2
    184
  - Disabling VTP Version 2
    184
  - Enabling VTP Pruning
    185
- Monitoring VTP
  185
- Vlans in the VTP Database
  185
  - Token Ring Vlans
    186
  - VLAN Configuration Guidelines
    186
  - Default VLAN Configuration
    186
  - Configuring Vlans in the VTP Database
    187
    
    Adding a VLAN
    188
    
    Modifying a VLAN
    188
    
    Deleting a VLAN from the Database
    188
    
    Assigning Static-Access Ports to a VLAN
    189
- How VLAN Trunks Work
  190
- Load Sharing Using STP
  194
- How the VMPS Works
  198
Understanding Basic STP Features

207
MAC Address Allocation

207
- Configuring STP
  208
  - Understanding Basic STP Features
    208
    
    Supported STP Instances
    208
STP Overview

208
Chapter 9 Configuring STP

209
- Election of the Root Switch
  209
Bridge Protocol Data Units

209
STP Timers

210
Creating the STP Topology

210
STP Interface States

211
- Blocking State
  212
- Listening State
  213
- Learning State
  213
- Forwarding State
  213
- Disabled State
  213
- MAC Address Allocation
  214
STP Address Management

214
STP and IEEE 802.1Q Trunks

214
- STP and Redundant Connectivity
  214
STP and Redundant Connectivity

215
- Understanding BPDU Guard
  216
- Understanding Port Fast
  216
- Understanding Uplinkfast
  217
- Understanding Cross-Stack Uplinkfast
  218
  - How CSUF Works
    219
  - Events that Cause Fast Convergence
    220
- Connecting the Stack Ports
  221
- Limitations
  221
- Gigastack
  222
- Understanding Backbonefast
  223
- Understanding Root Guard
  225
- Configuring Basic STP Features
  226
  - Default STP Configuration
    226
Accelerated Aging to Retain Connectivity

215
- Understanding Advanced STP Features
  215
Disabling STP

227
Configuring the Root Switch

227
Configuring a Secondary Root Switch

229
Configuring STP Port Priority

230
Configuring STP Path Cost

231
Configuring the Switch Priority of a VLAN

232
Configuring the Hello Time

233
Configuring the Forwarding-Delay Time for a VLAN

233
Configuring the Maximum-Aging Time for a VLAN

234
Configuring STP for Use in a Cascaded Cluster

234
Displaying STP Status

235
- Configuring Advanced STP Features
  236
  - Configuring Port Fast
    236
  - Configuring BPDU Guard
    237
  - Configuring Uplinkfast for Use with Redundant Links
    238
  - Configuring Cross-Stack Uplinkfast
    239
  - Configuring Backbonefast
    240
  - Configuring Root Guard
    240
Chapter 10 Configuring the Switch Ports

241
- Changing the Port Speed and Duplex Mode
  241
- Configuring Flooding Controls
  244
  - Enabling Storm Control
    244
  - Disabling Storm Control
    245
- Configuring Protected Ports
  245
- Enabling Port Security
  246
  - Defining the Maximum Secure Address Count
    247
  - Enabling Port Security
    247
  - Disabling Port Security
    248
- Understanding the Etherchannel
  248
- Displaying Etherchannel and Pagp Status
  257
- Configuring Unidirectional Link Detection
  258
- Understanding SPAN
  258
  - SPAN Concepts and Terminology
    259
    
    SPAN Session
    259
    
    Traffic Types
    259
    
    Source Port
    260
    
    Destination Port
    260
    
    SPAN Traffic
    261
  - SPAN Interaction with Other Features
    261
- Configuring SPAN
  262
Chapter 11 Configuring IGMP Snooping and MVR

267
- Understanding and Configuring IGMP Snooping
  267
- Understanding Multicast VLAN Registration
  273
  - Using MVR in a Multicast Television Application
    274
  - Configuration Guidelines and Limitations
    276
  - Default MVR Configuration
    276
  - Configuring MVR Global Parameters
    276
  - Configuring MVR Interfaces
    278
  - Displaying MVR
    280
Chapter 12 Configuring Network Security with Acls

283
- Understanding Acls
  283
Acls

284
- Handling Fragmented and Unfragmented Traffic
  285
- Understanding Access Control Parameters
  286
- Guidelines for Configuring Acls on the Catalyst 2950 Switches
  287
- Configuring Acls
  288
  - Unsupported Features
    288
  - Creating Standard and Extended IP Acls
    289
    
    ACL Numbers
    289
    
    Creating a Numbered Standard ACL
    290
    
    Creating a Numbered Extended ACL
    291
    
    Creating Named Standard and Extended Acls
    294
    
    Including Comments about Entries in Acls
    296
  - Applying the ACL to an Interface or Terminal Line
    297
  - Displaying Acls
    298
  - Displaying Access Groups
    299
  - Examples for Compiling Acls
    300
  - Creating Named MAC Extended Acls
    302
  - Creating MAC Access Groups
    303
Chapter 13 Configuring Qo

306
- Understanding Qos
  306
  - Basic Qos Model
    307
  - Classification
    308
    
    Classification Based on Qos Acls
    309
    
    Classification Based on Class Maps and Policy Maps
    309
  - Policing and Marking
    310
  - Mapping Tables
    311
  - Queueing and Scheduling
    312
    
    How Class of Service Works
    312
    
    Port Priority
    312
    
    Port Scheduling
    312
    
    Cos and WRR
    312
- Configuring Qos
  313
- Displaying Qos Information
  329
- Qos Configuration Examples
  329
  - Qos Configuration for the Common Wiring Closet
    330
  - Qos Configuration for the Intelligent Wiring Closet
    331
Configuring Qos

306
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting

333
Appendix

345
Error Messages for Security and Qos Configurations

346
Appendix

349
System Messages

349
- How to Read System Messages
  349
- How to Read
  350
- System Messages
  350
- Message Severity Levels
  350
- Error Message Traceback Reports
  351
- Error Messages and Recovery Procedures
  351
  - Chassis Message
    351
  - CMP Messages
    351
  - Environment Messages
    352
  - Gigastack Messages
    352
  - Link Message
    353
  - RTD Messages
    353
  - Storm Control Messages
    354
I N D E X

355

Cisco 2950 24 - Catalyst Switch Hardware Installation Manual (134 pages)

Catalyst 2950 Series Switch

Brand: Cisco | Category: Switch | Size: 4.74 MB

Table of Contents
3
Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms

7
Preface

9
- Audience
  9
- Purpose
  9
- Conventions
  9
- Related Publications
  15
- Obtaining Documentation
  17
  - Cisco.com
    17
  - Documentation CD-ROM
    17
  - Ordering Documentation
    17
  - Documentation Feedback
    18
- Obtaining Technical Assistance
  18
  - Cisco TAC Website
    18
  - Opening a TAC Case
    18
  - TAC Case Priority Definitions
    19
- Obtaining Additional Publications and Information
  19
Chapter 1 Overview

21
- Setting up the Switch
  21
- Features
  21
- Front-Panel Description
  23
  - 10/100 Ports
    27
  - 10/100/1000 Ports
    28
  - 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports
    29
  - LRE Port
    29
  - GBIC Module Ports
    30
  - SFP Module Slots
    31
    
    SFP Modules
    31
  - Leds
    33
    
    System LED
    36
    
    Rps Led
    36
    
    Port Mode and Port Status Leds
    36
- Rear-Panel Description
  41
  - Power Connectors
    42
    
    Internal Power Supply Connector
    42
    
    DC Power Connector
    43
    
    Cisco RPS Connector
    43
  - Console Port
    44
- Management Options
  44
- Installation
  47
  - Preparing for Installation
    47
Chapter 2 Installation

48
- Installation Guidelines
  50
- Verifying Package Contents
  51
Preparing for Installation

48
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

87
- Understanding POST Results
  87
- Diagnosing Problems
  87
- Diagnosing Problems
  88
Appendix

91
Technical Specifications

91
Appendix A Technical Specification

92
Appendix

99
Connectors and Cables

99
- Connector Specifications
  99
  - 10/100 Ports
    99
Appendix B Connector and Cable

100
- Connecting to 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Devices
  100
- Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices
  101
- LRE Port
  101
- 1000BASE-T GBIC Module Ports
  102
- 1000BASE-X GBIC Module Ports
  102
- 10/100/1000 Ports
  
  100
  - Cable and Adapter Specifications
    104
    
    Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts
    104
    
    Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 10/100 Ports
    105
    
    Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports
    106
    
    RJ-21 Cable Pinouts
    106
    
    Adapter Pinouts
    108
- 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-SX Ports
  
  102
- Gigastack GBIC Module Ports
  
  102
- SFP Module Ports
  
  103
- Console Port
  
  103
  - Identifying a Crossover Cable
    103
Appendix

111
Connecting to DC Power

111
- Preparing for Installation
  112
- Grounding the Switch
  112
- Wiring the DC-Input Power Source
  114
- Figure
  115
Appendix

119
- Accessing the CLI
  119
  - Accessing the CLI through Express Setup
    119
  - Accessing the CLI through the Console Port
    120
Accessing the CLI

120
- Taking out What You Need
  
  121
- Connecting to the Console Port
  
  121
- Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software
  
  122
- Connecting to a Power Source
  
  123
- Entering the Initial Configuration Information
  
  123
  - IP Settings
    123
  - Completing the Setup Program
    124
I N D E X

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Cisco 2950 24 - Catalyst Switch Software Manual (376 pages)

Table of Contents

Link

Preface

Audience

Purpose

Chapter 1 Overview

Getting Started with CMS

CHAPTER 3 Using the Command-Line Interface

IOS Command Modes

Getting Help

Abbreviating Commands

Using no and Default Forms of Commands

Understanding CLI Messages

Using Command History

Using Editing Features

Searching and Filtering Output of Show and more Commands

Accessing the CLI

Chapter 4 General Switch Administration

Chapter 5 Clustering Switches

HSRP and Standby Command Switches

IP Addresses

Host Names

Passwords

SNMP Community Strings

Tacacs

Access Modes in CMS

Management VLAN

Availability of Switch-Specific Features in Switch Clusters

Chapter 6 Configuring the System

Identifying the RADIUS Server Host

Configuring RADIUS Login Authentication

Defining AAA Server Groups

Configuring RADIUS Authorization for Privileged EXEC Access and Network Services

Starting RADIUS Accounting

Configuring Settings for All RADIUS Servers

Configuring the Switch to Use Vendor-Specific RADIUS Attributes

Configuring the Switch for Vendor-Proprietary RADIUS Server Communication

Chapter 7 Configuring 802.1X Port-Based Authentication

Understanding 802.1X Port-Based Authentication

Device Roles

Authentication Initiation and Message Exchange

Ports in Authorized and Unauthorized States

Supported Topologies

802.1X Configuration Guidelines

Enabling 802.1X Authentication

Configuring the Switch-To-RADIUS-Server Communication

Enabling Periodic Re-Authentication

Manually Re-Authenticating a Client Connected to a Port

Changing the Quiet Period

Changing the Switch-To-Client Retransmission Time

Setting the Switch-To-Client Frame-Retransmission Number

Enabling Multiple Hosts

Resetting the 802.1X Configuration to the Default Values

Chapter 8 Configuring Vlans

Table

Understanding Basic STP Features

MAC Address Allocation

STP Overview

Chapter 9 Configuring STP

Bridge Protocol Data Units

STP Timers

Creating the STP Topology

STP Interface States

STP Address Management

STP and IEEE 802.1Q Trunks

STP and Redundant Connectivity

Accelerated Aging to Retain Connectivity

Disabling STP

Configuring the Root Switch

Configuring a Secondary Root Switch

Configuring STP Port Priority

Configuring STP Path Cost

Configuring the Switch Priority of a VLAN

Configuring the Hello Time

Configuring the Forwarding-Delay Time for a VLAN

Configuring the Maximum-Aging Time for a VLAN

Configuring STP for Use in a Cascaded Cluster

Displaying STP Status