1900 Catalyst VLANs..

[StarTAC]

hi guys..

i have just been reading that 1900 switches can do VLANs.. and can also run some form of IOS.. however, i just upgraded my 1924 to the latest standard image, and it still doesn't support VLANs.. it doesn't even give me the K option to enter CLI mode...

checking on Cisco, my model number, WS-C1924-A, only supports the image i upgraded to.. is the IOS image hidden somewhere, because i don't understand why the latest image should not support what Cisco says the 1900 can..

all help appreciated..

 

[wybnormal]

You need the Enterprise version of the 1900 code. Standard does not have the CLI or VLANs..

If I remember right... the early 1900s will not support the CLI or VLANs.. the code development stopped at 5.37 The newer 1900s which use the normal RJ45 and are about 1/2 the size of the older ones go to level 9.x and the enterprise code does support VLANs and the CLI.

If you have the older 1900, there nothing to do other then sell it and replace it with a newer one.

Of course, I might be wrong on this.. it's been a very long time since I've thought about this.

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[kcbell]

Following is the message that an Enterprise switch will display before you enter the configuration mode.


Catalyst 1900 Management Console
Copyright (c) Cisco Systems, Inc. 1993-1999
All rights reserved.
Enterprise Edition Software
Ethernet Address: 00-02-16-88-54-88

PCA Number: 73-3121-05
PCA Serial Number: FAB041935AH
Model Number: WS-C1924-EN
System Serial Number: FAB0420R05E
Power Supply S/N: APQ041033ZU
PCB Serial Number: FAB041926AH,73-3121-06
-------------------------------------------------

 

[StarTAC]

i noticed that my switch is a 1924-A, so no enterprise there.. please see below:

Catalyst 1900 Management Console
Copyright (c) Cisco Systems, Inc. 1993-1999
All rights reserved.
Standard Edition Software
Ethernet Address: 00-B0-64-A7-8B-80

PCA Number: 73-3121-04
PCA Serial Number: FAB040231JD
Model Number: WS-C1924-A
System Serial Number: FAB0403T0ML
Power Supply S/N: PHI034302CF
PCB Serial Number: FAB040231JD,73-3121-04

if i tried tp upgrade my image with an enterprise one, would it be compatible.. or do i risk messing up the whole thing..?..

all help appreciated..

 

[wybnormal]

Read my last post carefully... is yours the new or old 1900?

DB9 console port or RJ45?

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"Take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots."
Sun Tzu

 

[kcbell]

I don't think you can upgrade. I would do just like MikeS said sell it and replace with the enterprise version. eBay has both for about the same price. I saw many EN version for $135.

Hope this help!

 

[StarTAC]

my switch is actually a 1924, with two FastEthernet ports and an RJ-45 console port at the rear...

all help appreciated..

 

[wybnormal]

If you have the Rj45 in the back, you are more then likely on rev level 8.x for the OS? If so, then it's a simple upgrade once you find a copy of the enterprise code .. something around 9.x

MikeS Find me at

http://www.packetattack.com

"Take advantage of the enemy's unreadiness, make your way by unexpected routes, and attack unguarded spots."
Sun Tzu

 

[StarTAC]

cheers all..