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This appendix provides an initial setup procedure for a switch and contains the following topics:
Tip For additional information about the Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series switches (including configuration examples and troubleshooting information), see the documents listed on this page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/index.html
Note You need to provide the Category 5 straight-through cables to connect the switch ports to other Ethernet devices.
Note If you move a supervisor engine from a Catalyst 4500 series chassis to a Catalyst 4503-E chassis or Catalyst 4506-E chassis, it must use Cisco IOS Release 12.2(37)SG or later releases. See the release note for software upgrade procedures if needed:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/OL_5184.html#wp305142
You must use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to a PC, use an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable.
To connect the PC or terminal to the switch, follow these steps:
Step 1 Using an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port that is located on the front of the supervisor engine.
Step 2 Attach the DB-9 female DTE of the adapter cable to a PC serial port, or attach an appropriate adapter to the terminal.
Before you power on the switch, start the terminal-emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST).
The terminal-emulation software—frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
To start the terminal emulation software, follow these steps:
Step 1 Start the terminal-emulation program if you are using a PC or terminal.
Step 2 Start a terminal-emulation session.
Step 3 Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default characteristics:
To connect to a power source, follow these steps:
Step 1 If you are using an AC-input power supply, connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power connector on the switch, and then connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.
Step 2 If you are using a DC-input power supply, see the instructions on how to install the DC power supply in Chapter3, “Installing the Switch”
As the switch powers on, it begins the POST, which is a series of tests that runs automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly.
The POST lasts approximately 1 minute. After the POST is complete, the system and status LEDs remain green.
If the switch fails POST, the system LED turns amber.
Note POST failures are usually fatal. Call Cisco TAC if your switch does not pass the POST.
If you started the terminal-emulation program before you powered on your switch, the PC or terminal displays the bootloader sequence. You need to press Enter to display the setup program prompt.
To set up the switch, you need to assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet. The minimal configuration provided here does not cover most of the features; it simply allows you to perform other configuration tasks using a Telnet connection from your management network. To configure other features and interfaces, see the Software Configuration Guide for your release.
To complete the initial configuration for the switch, follow these steps:
Step 1 At the terminal prompt, enter the enable command to enter privileged exec mode.
Step 2 Set the system time using the clock set command in privileged EXEC mode.
Step 3 Verify the change by entering the show clock command.
Step 4 Enter the configure terminal command to enter global configuration mode.
Step 5 Configure the system prompt and hostname for the switch, and press Return. To remove the new prompt and return the prompt to its default, use the no hostname command.
Step 6 Use the banner motd global configuration command to set location information in the login banner. You can also set a system contact using this command.
Step 7 Configure an enable secret password, and press Return.
The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces. The secret password is encrypted and the enable password is in plain text.
Step 8 Configure an enable password, and press Return.
Step 9 Configure a virtual terminal (Telnet) password, and press Return.
The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, is case sensitive, allows spaces, but ignores leading spaces.
Step 10 Configure the interface that connects to the management network. (The IP address and subnet mask shown are for example only. Use an address appropriate for your network.)
Step 11 Exit from global configuration mode:
Step 12 View the configuration that you have just created and confirm that it is what you want.
Step 13 Configure a default route.
Step 14 Verify the IP information by using the show ip interface brief and show ip route commands.
Step 15 Save the running configuration:
You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch, so you can now configure other interfaces and features over a network connection without having to directly connect to the console port of the supervisor engine.
To use the CLI to perform additional configuration or management tasks, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console port by using a terminal program or through the network by using Telnet. For configuration information, see the switch software configuration guide or the switch command reference.