C3500xl = c3550?

yanks4everontop

I just purchased what I thought was a C3550 on ebay. Yet on the unit is says 3500XL. Also it says I have 2 Gigabit ports when I do a show ip int brief but I don't see them. Is this normal? Here is the show version:

Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software
IOS (tm) C3500XL Software (C3500XL-C3H2S-M), Version 12.0(5)XP, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Copyright (c) 1986-1999 by cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 02-Nov-99 09:27 by cchang
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x002D8458

ROM: Bootstrap program is C3500XL boot loader

Switch uptime is 1 minute
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "flash:c3500XL-c3h2s-mz-120.5-XP.bin"


cisco WS-C3548-XL (PowerPC403) processor (revision 0x01) with 16384K/1024K bytes of memo
ry.
Processor board ID 0x17, with hardware revision 0x00
Last reset from power-on

Processor is running Enterprise Edition Software
Cluster command switch capable
Cluster member switch capable
48 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)
2 Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s)

32K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:30:71:72:92:40
Motherboard assembly number: 73-3903-04
Power supply part number: 34-0971-01
Motherboard serial number: FAA03489SRT
Power supply serial number: PAC03480050
Model revision number: A0
Model number: WS-C3548-XL-EN
System serial number: FAA0350G01Y
Configuration register is 0xF

mikej412

The 3500-XL switches are old Layer 2 switches. Because of the command set differences we don't usually suggest it for a CCNA Lab.... but it could be used as a 3rd switch....

The 3550 is a Layer 3 switch.

They are definitely not the same.

If someone sold a 3500-XL as a 3550 switch then you should file a dispute with eBay/paypal.

If someone says it's a 3500-XL but also put 3550 in the title to attract buyers who don't pay attention, you may be out of luck.

tiersten

No. A 3500XL isn't the same as a 3550. The XL switches are the previous generation from the 2950 and 3550 which have already been superseded anyway.

tiersten

mikej412 wrote: »

If someone says it's a 3500-XL but also put 3550 in the title to attract buyers who don't pay attention, you may be out of luck.

Somebody else recently bought an auction that said 3500XL but also listed 3550. The seller claimed it was a mistake (yeah right) but would refund them. Can't hurt to ask them if so.

yanks4everontop

Here is the auction. Do I have a case based on the show version?

CISCO WS-C3550-48-SMI Catalyst 3550 48-Port Switch - eBay (item 330306185574 end time Feb-12-09 18:41:13 PST)

tiersten

Yes. The title and description both say 3550 and don't mention 3500XL at all. The only place that says 3500XL is the picture. Have they actually shipped the switch to you? They might have used the wrong photo?

yanks4everontop

tiersten wrote: »

Yes. The title and description both say 3550 and don't mention 3500XL at all. The only place that says 3500XL is the picture. Have they actually shipped the switch to you? They might have used the wrong photo?

Yes I have the switch right here with me. That show version from the OP I just obtained after turning it on. I'm confused though, if you search for 3550 switch on ebay most of them look exactly like this one.

mikej412

Since they have a phone number -- call them and complain. The auction was for a 3550 -- but the picture is a 3500 XL (but you have to zoom the large photo to see it.

Best case they shipped you the wrong switch and will replace it (or give you your money back)

Worst case they they are ripping people off by selling 3500-XL switches as 3550 switches. That's definitely a 3550 price.

mikej412

They look alike -- except my 3550-48 says Catalyst 3550 Series above the GBIC slots where yours says Catalyst 3500 Series XL

They probably have a CCNA (who only used a simulator) in the back sorting & listing the items on eBay.

Their other auctions I looked at seem fine... except for their current 3550 auction that still has a 3500-XL picture.

yanks4everontop

mikej412 wrote: »

They look alike -- except my 3550-48 says Catalyst 3550 Series above the GBIC slots where yours says Catalyst 3500 Series XL

They probably have a CCNA (who only used a simulator) in the back sorting & listing the items on eBay.

Their other auctions I looked at seem fine... except for their current 3550 auction that still has a 3500-XL picture.

I will be contacting them shortly. Also, those Gigabit slots, if there are not ports in them how come it shows as having 2 gigabit interfaces in the CLI?

tiersten

yanks4everontop wrote: »

I will be contacting them shortly. Also, those Gigabit slots, if there are not ports in them how come it shows as having 2 gigabit interfaces in the CLI?

That is normal. The controller is inside and always present.

miller811

tiersten wrote: »

That is normal. The controller is inside and always present.

For the $275 purchase price, they either shipped you the wrong switch, or screwed you bad.

yanks4everontop

Well good news, they are overnighting me the correct switch and sending me a prepaid shipping label to ship back the incorrect one. Crisis overted.

Kaminsky

yanks4everontop wrote: »

Well good news, they are overnighting me the correct switch and sending me a prepaid shipping label to ship back the incorrect one. Crisis overted.

Wonder if they would have done that if you hadn't come here and asked. Price difference betwwen those is huge.

Good job guys !

tiersten

Kaminsky wrote: »

Wonder if they would have done that if you hadn't come here and asked. Price difference betwwen those is huge.

Good job guys !

What Kaminsky said. Bit suspicious considering the number of other auctions that are inaccurate with their descriptions/titles. You sorted it out so its all okay now.

Netwurk

If they are overnighting you a good one, they are probably legit

The good sellers value their 100% rating (even a guy like that with only 51 sales) so I'm guessing it was an honest mistake

Good luck with the 3550

yanks4everontop

Netwurk wrote: »

If they are overnighting you a good one, they are probably legit

The good sellers value their 100% rating (even a guy like that with only 51 sales) so I'm guessing it was an honest mistake

Good luck with the 3550

Yea they are a legit company. They have an actual phone number for their business and multiple offices so I'm sure it was a mistake. In either case, I'm just glad I came on here and asked. Thanks again everyone.