Cisco 550XG User Manual
Quick Start Guide
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Cisco 550XG Series 10G Stackable Managed
Switches
Welcome
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Thank you for choosing the Cisco 550XG Series 10G Stackable Managed
Switch, a Cisco network communications device. This device is designed
to be operational right out-of-the-box as a standard layer 2 and 3 switch. In
the default configuration, it will forward packets between connecting
devices after power up.
This guide familiarizes you with the layout of the switch and describes how
to deploy the switch in your network. For additional information, see
www.cisco.com/go/550switches.
Package Contents
• Cisco 550XG10G Stackable Managed Switch
• Power Cord
• Rack-Mount Kit and Rubber Feet
• DB-9 to RJ45 Serial Cable
• This Quick Start Guide
• Pointer Card with China RoHS
• Technical Support Contacts
• EU Directives 1999/5/EC Compliance Information (for EU SKU only)
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following:
• RJ-45 Ethernet cables (Category 6A or higher) for connecting network
devices.
• Console cable for using the console port to manage your switch.
• Tools for installing the hardware. The rack-mount kit packed with the
switch contains four rubber feet for desktop placement, and two
brackets and twelve screws for rack-mounting.
• PC with Internet Explorer (version 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, or higher) or Firefox
(version 16.0, 17.0, or higher) for using the web-based interface or the
console port to manage your switch.
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Mounting the Cisco 550XG Switches
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There are two ways to physically install the switch:
• Place the switch on a flat surface. To place the switch on a desktop,
install the four rubber feet (included) on the bottom of the switch.
• Mount the switch in a standard rack (1 rack unit high).
Placement Tips
Do not deploy the switch in a location where any of the following
conditions exist:
•Ambient Temperature—To prevent the switch from overheating, do not
operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 122°F
(50°C).
•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.
• Circuit Overloading—Adding the switch to the power outlet must not
overload that circuit.
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 For stability, load the rack from the bottom to the top, with the
heaviest devices on the bottom. A top-heavy rack is likely to
be unstable and might tip over.
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To install the switch into a 19-inch standard chassis:
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STEP 1 Place one of the supplied brackets on the side of the switch so the
four holes of the brackets align to the screw holes, and then use the
four supplied M4 screws to secure it.
STEP 2 Repeat the previous step to attach the other bracket to the opposite
side of the switch.
STEP 3 After the brackets are securely attached, the switch is now ready to
be installed into a standard 19-inch rack as shown here.
Connecting Network Devices
To connect the switch to the network:
STEP 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of a computer,
printer, network storage, or other network devices.
STEP 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the
numbered Ethernet ports of the switch. The LED of the port lights if
the device connected is active.
The Ethernet port light turns green when the connection is active.
Refer to Cisco 550XG Switches Features for details about the
different ports and LEDs on each switch.
STEP 3 Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for each device that you want to
connect to the switch.
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network devices. When you connect your network devices, do not
exceed the maximum cabling distance of 100 meters (328 feet). It can
take up to one minute for attached devices or the LAN to be operational
after it is connected. This is normal behavior.
Configuring the Cisco 550XG Switches
Before You Begin
The switch can be accessed and managed by two different methods; over
your IP network using the web-based interface, or by using the switch’s
command-line interface through the console port. Using the console port
requires advanced user skills.
These are the default settings used when configuring your switch for the
first time.
Parameter Default Value
Username cisco
Password cisco
LAN IP 192.168.1.254
Configuring Your Switch Using the Web-based Interface
To access the switch with a web-based interface, you must know the IP
address that the switch is using. The default configuration of the switch is
to use its factory default IP address of 192.168.1.254 by default.
When the switch is using the factory default IP address, the System LED
flashes continuously. When the switch is using a DHCP server-assigned IP
address or an administrator has configured a static IP address, the System
LED is on solid (DHCP is enabled by default).
NOTE If you are managing the switch through a network connection and
the switch IP address is changed, either by a DHCP server or manually,
your access to the switch will be lost. You must enter the new IP address
that the switch is using into your browser to use the web-based
interface. If you are managing the switch through a console port
connection, the link is retained.
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