Quick Start Guide

Cisco Small Business

SLM2048, SLM2024, SLM248G, SLM248P, SLM224G,

SLM224P Smart Ethernet Switch
Package Contents
Smart Ethernet Switch
Power Cord
Rubber feet
Quick Start Guide
Mounting Hardware
Product CD-ROM

Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco Small Business Series Smart Gigabit
Ethernet Switch. The Smart Gigabit Ethernet Switches are cost-effective
switching solutions ideal for small businesses, the network edge, or
workgroups within larger organizations. These easy-to-install, high speed
switches offer many of the same Quality of Service and Security features
found in more expensive full Layer 2 managed switches but without the
complexity. The Smart Switches offer the following interfaces:
The SLM2024 and SLM2048 offer twenty four (24) or forty eight (48)
Gigabit copper ports, with two (2) shared copper or optical (SFP) uplink
interfaces for connecting the switch to the core network.
The SLM224G, SLM224P, SLM248G, and SLM248P offer twenty four
(24) or forty eight (48) 10/100 copper ports, with two (2) shared Gigabit
copper or optical (SFP) uplink interfaces for connecting the switch to
the core network.
The Smart Switchs simplified user interface is an intuitive management
tool enabling you to quickly utilize the comprehensive feature-set of the
switch, resulting in a better optimized network.
This guide describes how to physically install your Smart Switch, connect
network devices, and launch the Web-based configuration utility.

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Before You Begin

Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following
equipment and services:
Tools for installing the hardware
Cables for WAN interfaces, desktop systems, and fiber connectivity
devices, or for connecting additional additional LAN interfaces
PC with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Mozilla Firefox version
3 or later for using web-based system management tools

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Getting to Know the Switch

SLM2024 and SLM2048

The following section describes the SLM2024 and SLM2048 switches.
The front panel of the SLM2048 is shown.

Front Panel

System (Green) Lights up to indicate that the switch is powered on.

Blinks while the switch is performing a system self-test.
LNK/ACT (1-24 or 1-48) (Green) Lights up to indicate a functional 10/
100/1000 Mbps network link through the corresponding port (1 through 24
or 48) to an attached device. Blinks to indicate that the switch is actively
sending or receiving data over that port.
Gigabit (1-24 or 1-48) (Amber) Lights up to indicate a functional 1000
Mbps connection on the corresponding port (1 through 24 or 48) to an
attached device.
Reset Press and hold the Reset Button for less than ten seconds to
reboot the switch. Press and hold the Reset Button for more than ten
seconds to reset the switch settings to the factory defaults.
Ethernet (1-24 or 1-48) The switch is equipped with 24 or 48 autosensing, Ethernet ports, that use RJ-45 connectors. The Fast Ethernet ports
support network speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps. They can
operate in half- or full- duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables
each port to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it
(10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex
mode accordingly.
miniGBIC (1-2) The miniGBIC (gigabit interface converter) port is a
connection point for a miniGBIC expansion module, so the switch can be
uplinked by using fiber to another switch. The miniGBIC port provides a
link to a high-speed network segment or individual workstation at speeds
of up to 1000 Mbps.

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To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection by using a miniGBIC port, you

must install a MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 gigabit expansion module and
use Category 5e cabling or fiber optic cabling.
To establish a Fast Ethernet connection using a miniGBIC port, you will
need to install a MFEFX1 (100BASE-FX) or MFELX1 (100BASE-LX) 100SFP
transceiver and use fiber optic cabling.

NOTE On the SLM2024 and SLM2048, miniGBIC ports are shared with

standard ports. If a miniGBIC port is used, then the shared

standard port on the switch cannot be used. The following table
defines the shared port mapping of the SLM2024 and SLM2048
switch.

miniGBIC Port

Standard Port

SLM2024 miniGBIC 1

Port 12

SLM2024 miniGBIC 2

Port 24

SLM2048 miniGBIC 1

Port 24

SLM2048 miniGBIC 2

Port 48

Back Panel
The power port is located on the back panel of the switch.

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SLM248G, SLM248P, SLM224G, and SLM224P

The following section describes the SLM248G, SLM248P, SLM224G, and
SLM224P switches. The front panel of the SLM248P is shown.

Front Panel

System (Green) Lights up to indicate that the switch is powered on.

Blinks while the switch is performing a system self-test.
LNK/ACT (1-24 or 1-48) (Green) Lights up to indicate a functional 10/
100/1000 Mbps network link through the corresponding port (1 through 24
or 48) to an attached device. Blinks to indicate that the switch is actively
sending or receiving data through that port.
PoE (Amber) Blinks to indicate that power is being supplied to a device
attached to the corresponding port. PoE is available on:
SLM224P ports 1-6, and 13-16
SLM248P ports 1-13, and 25-36
100M (1-24 or 1-48) (Amber) Appears on the G models of the switch
on each port, and lights up to indicate a functional 100 Mbps connection on
the corresponding port with an attached device. Appears on the P
models of the switch only on the non-PoE ports:
SLM224P ports 7-12, and 19-24
SLM248P ports 13-24, and 37-48
LNK/ACT (G1-G2) (Green) Lights up to indicate a functional 10/100/
1000 Mbps network link through the corresponding port (G1 through G2)
with an attached device. Blinks to indicate that the switch is actively
sending or receiving data over that port.
Gigabit (G1-G2) (Amber) Lights up to indicate a functional 1000 Mbps
connection on the corresponding port (G1-G2) with an attached device.
Reset Press and hold the Reset Button for less than ten seconds to
reboot the switch. Press and hold the Reset Button for more than ten
seconds to reset the switchs settings to the factory defaults.
Ethernet (1-24 or 1-48) The switch is equipped with 24 or 48 autosensing, Ethernet ports, which use RJ-45 connectors. The Fast Ethernet
ports support network speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. They can operate
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in half- and full- duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables each port
to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10 Mbps
or 100 Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex mode accordingly.
G1-G2 The switch is equipped with two autosensing Gigabit Ethernet
network ports, which use RJ-45 connectors. The Gigabit Ethernet ports
support network speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps. They can
operate in half- and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables
each port to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it
(10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex
accordingly.
miniGBIC (1-2) The miniGBIC (gigabit interface converter) port is a
connection point for a miniGBIC expansion module, so the switch can be
uplinked to another switch by using a fiber optical link. The miniGBIC port
provides a link to a high-speed network segment or individual workstation
at speeds of up to 1000 Mbps.
To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection using a miniGBIC port, you must
install a MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 gigabit expansion module and use
Category 5e cabling or fiber optic cabling.
To establish a Fast Ethernet connection using a miniGBIC port, you must
install a MFEFX1 (100BASE-FX) or MFELX1 (100BASE-LX) 100SFP
transceiver and use fiber optic cabling.

NOTE On the SLM248G, SLM248P, SLM224G, and SLM224P switches,

miniGBIC ports are shared with standard ports. If a miniGBIC

port is used, the shared standard port on the switch cannot be
used. The following table defines the shared port mapping of the
switch.
Switch Model

miniGBIC Port

Standard Port

SLM248G/P

miniGBIC 1

Port G1

SLM248G/P

miniGBIC 2

Port G2

SLM224G/P

miniGBIC 1

Port G1

SLM224G/P

miniGBIC 2

Port G2

Back Panel
The power port is located on the back panel of the switch.

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Installing the Switch

There are two ways to physically install the switch, either set the switch on
its four rubber feet for desktop placement or mount the switch in a rack.

Placement Tips
Make sure that the switch is accessible and that the cables can be
connected easily.
Keep cabling away from sources of electrical noise, power lines, and
fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Do not stack free-standing switches more than four units high.
Ambient Temperature To prevent the switch from overheating, do
not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 104F
(40C).
Air Flow Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the switch.
Mechanical Loading Be sure that the switch is level and stable to
avoid any hazardous conditions.
Reliable earthing Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment
should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use
of power strips).

Desktop Placement
To place the switch on a desktop, do the following:
Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom of the
switch.
Place the switch on a desktop near an AC power source.
Keep enough ventilation space for the switch and check the
environmental restrictions mentioned above.
Connect the switch to network devices according to the installation
instructions below in section 4, Connecting the Equipment.

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Rack Mounting
You can mount the switch in any standard size, 19-inch (about 48 cm) wide
rack. The switch requires 1 rack unit (RU) of space, which is 1.75 inches
(44.45 mm) high.

CAUTION Do not overload the power outlet or circuit when installing

multiple devices in a rack.

STEP 1 Place the switch on a hard, flat surface with the front panel facing

you.
STEP 2 Attach a rackmount bracket to one side of the switch with the

supplied screws and secure the bracket tightly.

STEP 3 Follow the same steps to attach the other bracket to the opposite

side.
STEP 4 After the brackets are attached to the switch, use suitable screws

to securely attach the brackets to any standard 19-inch rack.

STEP 5 Connect the switch to network devices according to the the

installation instructions in section 4, Connecting the Equipment.

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Connecting the Equipment

This section explains how to connect network devices to the switch.

Pre-Installation Considerations
When you connect your network devices, make sure you take the following
into consideration.

Fast Ethernet
If you are using the switch for Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) applications, you
must observe the following guidelines:

Full-Duplex
The switch provides full-duplex support for the Ethernet ports. Full-duplex
operation allows data to be sent and received simultaneously, doubling the
potential data throughput. If you are using the switch in full-duplex mode,
the maximum cable length using Category 5 cable is 328 feet (100 meters).

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements

All Category 5 UTP cables that are used for 100BASE-TX connections
should also work for 1000BASE-T, providing that all four wire pairs are
connected. However, it is recommended that for all critical connections, or
any new cable installations, Category 5e (enhanced Category 5) or
Category 6 cable should be used. The Category 5e specification includes
test parameters that are only recommendations for Category 5. Therefore,
the first step in preparing existing Category 5 cabling for running
1000BASE-T is a simple test of the cable installation to be sure that it
complies with the IEEE 802.3ab standards.

Connecting the Equipment

To connect network devices to the switch, follow these instructions:
STEP 1 Make sure all the devices you will connect to the switch are

powered off.
STEP 2 For a 10/100 Mbps device:

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All models: Connect a Category 5 Ethernet network cable to

one of the numbered ports on the switch.

For a 1000 Mbps device:

SLM2048 and SLM2024: Connect a Category 5e Ethernet

network cable to one of the numbered ports on the switch.

SLM248G, SLM248P, SLM224G, SLM224P: Connect a

Category 5e Ethernet network cable to port G1 or port G2 on
the switch.

For a 10/100 Mbps PoE device:

SLM248P: Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to one of ports

1-12 or ports 25-36 on the switch.

SLM224P: Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable to one of ports

1-6 or ports 13-18 on the switch.

STEP 3 Connect the other end of the network cable to a PC or other

network device.
STEP 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to connect additional devices.

SLM248P and SLM224P: If a 802.3af-compliant PoE device is

connected to one of the PoE switch ports, the switch automatically
supplies the required power to the device.
STEP 5 If you are using a miniGBIC port, connect a miniGBIC module to a

miniGBIC port. For more detailed instructions, refer to Uplinking

the Switch.
STEP 6 Connect the supplied power cord to the power port, and plug the

other end into an electrical outlet. When connecting power, always

use a surge protector.

CAUTION Make sure you use the power cord that is supplied with the

switch. Use of a different power cord could damage the

switch.
STEP 7 Power on the devices connected to the switch. When a link

between the devices is established, the corresponding LEDs light.

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Uplinking the Switch

To uplink the switch by using a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, connect one end
of a Cat 5e (or better) Ethernet cable to one of the gigabit ports. Connect
the other end of the cable into the peripheral devices uplink port. The MDI/
MDIX automatically detects the speed and cable type.
To uplink the switch by using the miniGBIC port, connect a miniGBIC
module to an miniGBIC port whose shared Ethernet port is not being used
(a miniGBIC port and its shared Ethernet port cannot be used at the same
time).
The following table shows which Ethernet ports are shared with the
miniGBIC ports:
Switch Model

Port Shared with

miniGBIC1

Port Shared with

miniGBIC2

SLM2048

24

48

SLM2024

12

24

SLM248G, SLM248P,
SLM224G, SLM224P

G1

G2

To establish a Gigabit Ethernet connection by using a miniGBIC port, you

must install a MGBT1, MGBSX1, or MGBLH1 gigabit expansion module and
use Category 5e cabling or fiber optic cabling.
To establish a Fast Ethernet connection using a miniGBIC port, you must
install a MFEFX1 (100BASE-FX) or MFELX1 (100BASE-LX) 100SFP
transceiver and use fiber optic cabling.
The hardware installation is complete. Proceed to the next section to
continue with the installation.

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Verifying the Hardware

Installation

To verify the hardware installation, complete the following tasks:

Check the cable connections.
Check the LED states, as described in Getting to Know the Switch,
page 3.
Connect a computer to an available LAN port and verify that you can
connect to a website on the Internet, such as www.cisco.com.
If you encounter problems, consider the following:
Reset the switch to its factory default settings by holding down the
reset key for 10 seconds.
Set a temporary IP address on an attached device within the range of
192.168.1.X and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
Use the ping utility to verify connectivity.
If the above recommendations do not work, try the same steps by using a
different computer. The switch might have some hardware problems if the
second PC also fails to establish a link, please contact technical support
for further assistance.

NOTE If you need help resolving a problem, visit the Cisco Small

Business Support Community at www.cisco.com/go/

smallbizsupport. For technical documentation and other links, see
Where to Go From Here, page 17.

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Getting Started with the

Configuration

Before you begin to use the Configuration Utility, make sure that you have a
computer that meets the following requirements:
Internet Explorer (version 6 or higher) or Firefox (version 5 or higher).
The Web-based configuration utility is optimized for a screen resolution
of 1024 x 768.
To get started configuring your switch, perform the following:
STEP 1 Connect a computer to an available LAN port.
STEP 2 Start a web browser.
STEP 3 In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the switch, http:/

/192.168.1.254 and press Enter.

NOTE If you have changed the switch IP address or are using DHCP to

assign it, enter the new IP address assigned to the switch. The
ip address of the computer are using to configure the switch
should be on the same subnet as the switch.
STEP 4 When the login page appears, enter the user name and password.

The default user name is admin. The default password is admin.

Passwords are case sensitive.
STEP 5 Click Login.
STEP 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the initial configuration.

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Suggested Next Steps

Congratulations, you are now ready to start using your switch. Consider
taking some of the following steps:
Go to the Getting Started section of the Cisco Small Business SLM
Managed Switches Administration Guide. This is the starting point for
detailed configuration of the switch.
Change the default password of the switch to protect it from
unauthorized access.
Visit the software downloads area at http://tools.cisco.com/support/
downloads and navigate to your model of the switch. Check for the
latest version of software to ensure your switch is running the most
recent version of the firmware.
Review additional documentation and resources at http://
www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9994/
tsd_products_support_series_home.html

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Returning the Switch to the

Factory Default Settings

The Factory Default window allows network managers to reset the switch
to the factory defaults shipped with the switch. Restoring factory defaults
erases the configuration file. This should only be performed as a last
resort.
Restoring the factory defaults will erase all of your current configuration
settings. Before you restore the factory defaults, you can save a backup of
your current configuration settings from the Save Configuration window.
You can also restore the factory defaults of your switch by pressing and
holding the Reset button on the front of the switch for more than ten
seconds.

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Where to Go From Here

Support
Cisco Small Business Support
Community

www.cisco.com/go/smallbizsupport

Online Technical Support and

www.cisco.com/support
Documentation (Login Required)
Phone Support Contacts

www.cisco.com/en/US/support/tsd_cisco_
small_business_support_center_contacts.html

Software Downloads
(Login Required)

Go to tools.cisco.com/support/downloads,
and enter the model number in the Software
Search box.

Product Documentation
Cisco Small Business SLM
Series Smart Ethernet Switch
Documentation

www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/
ps9994/
tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Cisco Small Business

Cisco Partner Central for Small
Business (Partner Login
Required)

www.cisco.com/web/partners/sell/smb

Cisco Small Business Home

www.cisco.com/smb

Marketplace

www.cisco.com/go/marketplace

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