Table Of Contents
Cisco IE 3000 Switch
Getting Started GuideDownloading Cisco Network Assistant
Using the Switch Console Port:
Installation Warning Statements
Mounting the Switch to a DIN Rail or to the Rack Adapter
Attaching the Power and Relay Connector
Connecting to the Switch Ports
Connecting to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports
Installing SFP Modules and Connecting to Ports
Connecting to Dual-Purpose Ports
Connecting to 100BASE-FX Ports
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Cisco Five-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
Cisco IE 3000 Switch
Getting Started Guide
•Connecting to the Switch Ports
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
•Cisco Five-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
About This Guide
This guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Cisco IE 3000 switch. Also covered are switch management options, module connection procedures, basic mounting procedures, and troubleshooting help.
For additional installation and configuration information for Cisco IE 3000 switches, see the Cisco IE 3000 documentation on Cisco.com. For system requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved bugs, and last-minute documentation updates, see the release notes, also on Cisco.com.
When you use the online publications, refer to the documents that match the Cisco IOS software version running on the switch. The software version is on the Cisco IOS label on the switch rear panel.
For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco IE 3000 Switch that accompanies this guide.
Taking Out What You Need
Follow these steps:
1. Unpack and remove the switch and the accessory kit from the shipping box.
2. Verify that you have received the items shown on page 3. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.
3. Unpack and remove any optional expansion modules from their shipping boxes.
4. Return the packing material to the shipping containers, and save it for future use.
Note For information about using the switch with the optional PWR-IE3000-AC power converter module, see the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com.
To rack-mount your switch, order the rack-mount adapter (STK-RACKMNT-2955=). This is not part of the switch accessory kit.
Figure 1 Cisco IE 3000 Shipping Box Contents
1Cisco IE 3000 switch1
3Power and relay connectors
2Documentation
4Console cable (RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable)
1 The Cisco IE-3000-4TC is shown as an example. Your switch model might look different.
Connecting Expansion Modules
The switch can operate as a standalone device with Fast Ethernet ports. You can increase the number of Fast Ethernet ports by connecting the Cisco IEM-3000-8TM or the Cisco IEM-3000-8FM expansion module. You can also install two expansion modules. Depending on the mix of switches and expansion modules, you can have up to 24 Fast Ethernet ports. For more information about the different combinations of the switch and expansion modules, see the Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com.
The switch expansion modules are optional and do not ship with the switch. You need to order these separately.
Follow these steps to connect the expansion modules to the switch.
Running Express Setup
When you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. Doing this enables the switch to connect to local routers and the Internet. You can then access the switch through the IP address for additional configuration.
You need this equipment to set up the switch:
•A PC with Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows 2003 or XP installed.
•A web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, or Firefox 2.0) with JavaScript enabled.
•A straight-through Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the switch.
Disable any pop-up blockers or proxy settings in your browser software and any wireless client running on your PC.
To run Express Setup:
Step 1
Make sure that nothing is connected to the switch.
During Express Setup, the switch acts as a DHCP server. If your PC has a static IP address, change your PC settings before you begin to temporarily use DHCP.
Step 2
Connect power to the switch.
See the wiring instructions in the "Grounding the Switch" section and the "Wiring the DC Power Source" section.
Step 3
When the switch powers on, it begins the power-on self-test (POST). During POST, the System LED blinks while a series of tests verify that the switch functions properly. Wait for the switch to complete POST, which takes approximately 1 minute.
Step 4
Make sure that POST has completed by verifying that the System LED is solid green. If the switch has not been configured, the Setup LED blinks green. If the Setup LED stops blinking, you can still continue with the next step.
If the switch fails POST, the System LED turns red. See the "In Case of Difficulty" section if your switch fails POST.
Step 5
Press the Express Setup button. This button is recessed behind the front panel, so you can use a simple tool, such as a paper clip.
When you press the Express Setup button, a switch port LED begins blinking green.
Step 6
Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable (not provided) from the blinking switch port to the Ethernet port on your PC.
The port LEDs on your PC and the switch blink green while the switch configures the connection.
Step 7
When the Setup LED turns solid green, start a browser session on the PC.
Step 8
The Express Setup window automatically appears. If the window does not appear, verify that any proxy settings or pop-up blockers are disabled on your browser and that any wireless client is disabled on your PC. You might also need to enter a URL in your browser, such as Cisco.com or another well-known website. If you need help, see the "In Case of Difficulty" section.
Note If the switch has been previously configured, the device manager page appears. You can use it to change the switch IP address.
Step 9
Enter the network settings. All entries must be in English letters and Arabic numbers.
•Management Interface (VLAN): We recommend using the default, VLAN 1. The management VLAN establishes an IP connection to the switch.
•IP Assignment Mode: We recommend using the default, Static, which means that the switch always has the IP address that you assign. Use the DHCP setting when you want the switch to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
•IP Address: Enter the IP address for the switch. Later, you can use the IP address to access the switch through the device manager.
•Subnet Mask: Select a mask from the drop-down list.
•Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the router.
•Password: Enter a password. The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Password field, enter the password again.
For more information about the network settings, click Help on the toolbar.
Step 10
Enter the Optional Settings now, or enter them later by using the device manager interface:
•Enter a Host Name for the switch.
•Select Enable or Disable for Telnet access. If enabled, enter and confirm the Telnet password in the Password fields.
•The date and time fields are populated from your PC.
•Click Enable to use Daylight Saving Time.
For more information about the optional settings, click Help on the toolbar.
Step 11
Click Submit to save the information that you entered and to finish the basic configuration. You have completed the initial switch setup. If you click Cancel, the fields are cleared, and you can start over.
Step 12
Turn off DC power at the source, disconnect all cables to the switch, and install the switch in your network. See the "Managing the Switch" section for information about configuring and managing the switch.
Refreshing the PC IP Address
After you complete Express Setup, you should refresh the PC IP address:
•For a dynamically assigned IP address, disconnect the PC from the switch, and reconnect the PC to the network. The network DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the PC.
•For a statically assigned IP address, change it to the previously configured IP address.
Managing the Switch
After you complete Express Setup and install the switch in your network, use the device manager or other management options described in these sections for additional configuration:
•Downloading Cisco Network Assistant
Using the Device Manager
The simplest way to manage the switch is by using the device manager that is in the Cisco IOS image. The device manager has a web interface that simplifies configuration and monitoring of the switch. You can access the device manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser.
Follow these steps:
1. Launch a web browser on your PC or workstation.
2. Enter the switch IP address in the web browser, and press Enter. The device manager page appears.
3. Use the device manager to perform basic switch configuration and monitoring. See the device manager online help for more information.
4. For more advanced configuration, download and run the Cisco Network Assistant, which is described in the next section.
Downloading Cisco Network Assistant
Cisco Network Assistant is a software program that you download from Cisco.com and run on your PC. It offers advanced options for configuring and monitoring multiple devices, including switches, switch clusters, switch stacks, routers, and access points. Network Assistant is free—there is no charge to download, install, or use it.
Follow these steps:
1. Go to this Web address: http://www.cisco.com/go/NetworkAssistant.
You must be a registered Cisco.com user, but you need no other access privileges.
2. Find the Network Assistant installer.
3. Download the Network Assistant installer, and run it. (You can run it directly from the Web if your browser offers this choice.)
4. When you run the installer, follow the displayed instructions. In the final panel, click Finish to complete the Network Assistant installation.
See the Network Assistant online help and the getting started guide for more information.
Command-Line Interface
You can manage the switch from the command-line interface (CLI) by connecting your PC directly to the switch console port or to an Ethernet port. This procedure explains how to access the CLI through the console port.
Using the Switch Console Port:
Follow these steps:
1. Connect the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable (console cable) to the standard 9-pin serial port on the PC. Connect the other end of the cable to the console port on the switch.
2. Start a terminal-emulation program on the PC.
3. Configure the PC terminal emulation software for 9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
Use the CLI to enter commands to configure the switch. See the software configuration guide and the command reference for more information.
Other Management Options
You can use Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management applications such as CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS) and HP OpenView to configure and manage the switch. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running platforms such as HP OpenView or SunNet Manager.
See the "Accessing Online Help" section for a list of supporting documents.
Installing the Switch
These sections explain how to install the switch on a DIN rail or in a rack. Refer to the switch hardware guide for instructions on mounting the switch on a wall:
•Installation Warning Statements
•Mounting the Switch to a DIN Rail or to the Rack Adapter
•Attaching the Power and Relay Connector
Equipment That You Supply
Obtain these necessary tools and equipment:
•Ratcheting torque flathead screwdriver that exerts up to 15-inch pound (in-lb) of pressure
•Ring terminal lug (such as Thomas & Bett part number 10RC6 or equivalent)
•Crimping tool (such as Thomas & Bett part number WT2000, ERG-2001, or equivalent)
•10- to 12-gauge copper ground wire (such as Belden part number 9912 or equivalent)
•For DC power connections, use UL- and CSA-rated style 1007 or 1569 twisted-pair copper appliance wiring material (AWM) wire (such as Belden part number 9318)
•Wire-stripping tools for stripping 10-, 12-, and 18-gauge wires
•For rack-mounting, a number-2 Phillips screwdriver
•A flat-blade screwdriver
Before You Begin
When you determine where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
•Operating environment is within the range in the switch hardware installation guide.
•Clearance to front and rear panels meets these conditions:
–Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
–Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
–Front-panel direct current (DC) power and relay connector is within reach of the connection to the DC power source.
•Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted. To prevent the switch from overheating, these must be the minimum clearances:
–Top and bottom: 4.13 in. (105 mm)
–Left and right: 3.54 in. (90 mm)
–Front: 2.56 in. (65 mm)
•Temperature surrounding the unit does not exceed 140°F (60°C), the maximum ambient temperature of the switch.
Note When the switch is installed in an industrial enclosure, the temperature within the enclosure is greater than normal room temperature outside the enclosure.
•Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
•This product is grounded to a bare metal surface, such as a ground bus, a grounded DIN rail, or a grounded bare rack. Use a zinc-plated, yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper grounding. The use of other materials (such as aluminum, plastic, and so on) that can corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors can result in improper or intermittent grounding. When grounding to a DIN rail, secure the DIN rail to the mounting surface approximately every 7.8 in. (200 mm), and use appropriate end-anchors.
Installation Warning Statements
Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Statement 1003
Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 5A. Statement 1005
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of:
140°F (60°C) Statement 1047
Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least: 4.13 in. (10.5 cm) Statement 1076
Caution This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, or only nonhazardous locations.
Caution Connect the unit only to a Class 2 DC power source.
Mounting the Switch to a DIN Rail or to the Rack Adapter
Follow these steps to mount the switch on a DIN rail or in a rack.
Step 1
If you are mounting the switch in a rack, first secure the Cisco IE 3000 rack adapter to the rack.
If mounting on a DIN rail, omit this step.
Step 2
Insert a flat-head screwdriver in the space next to the tab, and turn the screw driver to release the latch and push it out.
Step 3
If you are using a 15 mm DIN rail, rotate all feet to the extended positions. Otherwise, rotate the feet to the recessed positions.
Step 4
Position the rear panel of the switch directly in front of the DIN rail, making sure that the DIN rail fits in the space between the two latches.
Step 5
Push the DIN rail latches in after the switch is over the DIN rail to secure the switch to the rail. You hear a click when the latches are completely locked.
Step 6
Connect power to the switch.
See the wiring instructions in the "Grounding the Switch" section and the "Wiring the DC Power Source" section.
Grounding the Switch
Follow these steps to connect the switch to a protective ground.
Wiring the DC Power Source
Follow these steps to prepare the DC power cable.
Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Statement 1003
Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 5A. Statement 1005
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Attaching the Power and Relay Connector
Follow these steps to connect the DC power and relay connector to the switch:
Caution The input voltage source of the alarm circuits must be an isolated source and limited to less than or equal to 30 VDC, 1 A.
Optional Procedures
For detailed instructions on these procedures, see the Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com.
•Wiring the external alarm relays
•Connecting the switch to the optional PWR-IE3000-AC power converter
•Mounting the switch on the wall
•Installation in a hazardous environment
Connecting to the Switch Ports
These sections describe how to connect to the switch ports, the SFP module ports, and the dual-purpose ports. For additional cabling information, see the Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com.
•Connecting to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports
•Installing SFP Modules and Connecting to Ports
•Connecting to Dual-Purpose Ports
•Connecting to 100BASE-FX Ports
Connecting to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports
Follow these steps:
For simplified cabling, the automatic medium-dependent interface crossover (auto-MDIX) feature is enabled by default on the switch. With auto-MDIX enabled, the switch detects the required cable type for copper Ethernet connections and configures the interfaces accordingly. Therefore, you can use either a crossover or a straight-through cable for connections to a switch 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, regardless of the type of device on the other end of the connection.
Installing SFP Modules and Connecting to Ports
Follow these steps:
For a list of supported modules, see the release notes on Cisco.com. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP modules, see the documentation that came with the SFP module.
Caution Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary.
Connecting to Dual-Purpose Ports
Only one port on a dual-purpose port can be active at a time. If both ports are connected, the SFP module port has priority.
Follow these steps:
Step 1
Insert either an RJ-45 connector to the 10/100/1000 port (see the "Connecting to 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports" section), or install an SFP module into the SFP module slot, and connect a cable to the SFP module port. (See the "Installing SFP Modules and Connecting to Ports" section.)
Step 2
Insert the other cable end into the other device.
Connecting to 100BASE-FX Ports
Follow these steps:
Step 1
Insert an LC cable into the 100BASE-FX port of a Cisco IEM-3000-8FM expansion module.
Step 2
Insert the other cable end into the other device.
Verifying Port Connectivity
After you connect to the switch port and another device, the port LED turns amber while the switch establishes a link. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. If the LED is off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter installed in the target device.
In Case of Difficulty
See these sections if you have difficulty setting up your switch:
•Troubleshooting Express Setup
Troubleshooting Express Setup
Help with the initial switch configuration is provided here. For additional assistance, see the online documentation at Cisco.com.
Resetting the Switch
Follow these steps to return your switch to the factory default settings. These are reasons why you might want to reset the switch:
•You installed the switch in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the wrong IP address.
•You want to clear all configurations from the switch and assign a new IP address.
•You want to reset the password on the switch.
Caution Resetting the switch deletes the configuration and reboots the switch.
To reset the password on the switch:
1. Power off the switch.
2. Power on the switch, and at the same time, press and hold down the Express Setup button until all the system LEDs turn red.
3. Release the Express Setup button, and the switch continues to boot.
After the switch restarts, continue to run Express Setup.
Accessing Online Help
First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the switch hardware installation guide or the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of known hardware problems and extensive troubleshooting documentation.
For More Information
For more information about the switch, see these documents on Cisco.com:
•Cisco IE 3000 Switch Hardware Installation Guide. This guide provides complete hardware descriptions and detailed installation procedures.
•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco IE 3000 Switch. This guide contains agency approvals, compliance information, and translated warning statements.
•Release Notes for the Cisco IE 3000 Switch.
•Cisco IE 3000 Switch Software Configuration Guide. This guide provides a product overview and detailed descriptions and procedures of the switch software features.
•Cisco IE 3000 Switch Command Reference. This reference provides detailed descriptions of the Cisco IOS commands specifically created or modified for the switch.
•Cisco IE 3000 Switch System Message Guide. This guide provides descriptions of the system messages specifically created or modified for the switch.
•Device manager online help (available on the switch).
•Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules Installation Notes.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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Cisco Five-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period. Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available at http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty
You can also contact the Cisco service and support website at http://www.cisco.com/public/Support_root.shtml.
Duration of Hardware Warranty
Five (5) Years
Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware
Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy.
To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number
Contact the company from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly from Cisco, contact your Cisco Sales and Service Representative.
Complete the information below, and keep it for reference.
Company product purchased from
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Product model number
Product serial number
Maintenance contract number
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