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Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit
Interface Converter Hardware
Installation Guide
March 2002
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Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide Copyright © 1999–2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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CONTENTS Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty Terms ix Preface xiii Audience xiii Purpose xiii Organization xiv Notes, Cautions, and Warnings xiv Related Publications xvii Obtaining Documentation xviii World Wide Web xviii Documentation CD-ROM xix Ordering Documentation xix Documentation Feedback xix Obtaining Technical Assistance xx Cisco.com xx Technical Assistance Center xxi Contacting TAC through the Website xxi Contacting TAC by Telephone xxii CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 GigaS
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Contents Minimum IOS Release for Redundant Loop Configurations 1-7 Deployment Examples 1-9 Example 1: Cascaded Stack Connection 1-9 Example 2: Point-to-Point Connection 1-10 CHAPTER 2 Installation 2-1 Inspecting the Packing List 2-1 EMC Regulatory Statements 2-2 U.S.A. 2-2 Taiwan 2-2 Japan 2-2 Korea 2-3 Hungary 2-3 Avoiding Electrostatic Discharge 2-4 Installing a GigaStack GBIC 2-4 Attaching the GBIC Clip 2-6 Recommended Configuration 2-7 Connecting to GigaStack GBIC Ports 2-7 Creating Connec
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Contents CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1 APPENDIX B Connectors and Cables B-1 GigaStack GBIC Cabling B-1 APPENDIX C Translated Safety Warnings C-1 Product Disposal C-1 INDEX Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide 78-6460-04 vii
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Contents Catalyst GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter Hardware Installation Guide 78-6460-04 viii
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Preface Audience This guide is for the technician installing the GigaStack Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC), hereafter referred to as the GigaStack GBIC. Before using this guide, make sure that you are familiar with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local-area networking. Purpose This guide describes how to install the GigaStack GBIC and troubleshoot problems associated with its installation. Note The GigaStack GBICs and their ports are managed through one of the management in
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Preface Organization Organization This guide is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1, “Overview,” describes the key features, provides a physical description, and shows how the GigaStack GBICs can be deployed in real networks. Chapter 2, “Installation,” explains how to install the GigaStack GBIC. Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting,” describes how to identify and resolve common installation and cabling problems. Appendix A, “Technical Specifications,” lists the physical and environment
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Preface Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Warning 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.” Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in
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Preface Notes, Cautions, and 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. A
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Preface Related Publications ¡Atención! Este símbolo de aviso significa peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considerar los riesgos que entraña la corriente eléctrica y familiarizarse con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Este símbolo de aviso también significa que la misma advertencia aparece en varios idiomas bajo el título “Appendix C, “Translated Safety Warnings.” Varning! Denna varningssymbol signalerar fara
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Preface Obtaining Documentation Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Command Reference (order number DOC-78111381=) Catalyst 3500 Series XL Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-786456=) Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Hardware Installation Guide (order number DOC-7811358=) Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide (order number DOC-7811194=) Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Command Reference (order number DOC-7811195=) Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch System
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Preface Obtaining Documentation Documentation CD-ROM Cisco documentation and additional literature are available in a CD-ROM package, which ships with your product. The Documentation CD-ROM is updated monthly and may be more current than printed documentation. The CD-ROM package is available as a single unit or as an annual subscription. Ordering Documentation Cisco documentation is available in the following ways: Registered Cisco Direct Customers can order Cisco Product documentation f
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Preface Obtaining Technical Assistance To submit your comments by mail, for your convenience many documents contain a response card behind the front cover. Otherwise, you can mail your comments to the following address: Cisco Systems, Inc. Document Resource Connection 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-9883 We appreciate your comments. Obtaining Technical Assistance Cisco provides Cisco.com as a starting point for all technical assistance. Customers and partners can obtain documentat
