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... your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller. • Compliance and Safety Information, page 1 • Controller Overview, page 3 • Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page 8 • Using the Startup Wizard, page 24 • Controller Specifications,...Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms, page 31 Compliance and Safety Information FCC Safety Compliance Statement Modifying the equipment without Cisco's authorization may be required to correct any interference to help you may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices...
... your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller. • Compliance and Safety Information, page 1 • Controller Overview, page 3 • Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page 8 • Using the Startup Wizard, page 24 • Controller Specifications,...Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms, page 31 Compliance and Safety Information FCC Safety Compliance Statement Modifying the equipment without Cisco's authorization may be required to correct any interference to help you may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices...
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...; Verify that the power source is sufficiently rated to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanies this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning This equipment must be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. These limits are...and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a rack or enclosed space. • When multiple Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers are designed to radio communications. A warning symbol precedes each warning to safely run all the equipment in the rack. • ...
...; Verify that the power source is sufficiently rated to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanies this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning This equipment must be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. These limits are...and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a rack or enclosed space. • When multiple Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers are designed to radio communications. A warning symbol precedes each warning to safely run all the equipment in the rack. • ...
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... guide, you should have any access points on the standard of your network. A core component of the Cisco unified wireless solution, these controllers deliver wireless security, intrusion detection, radio management, quality of the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 3 In order to provide network managers with other controllers, Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and access points to best use this equipment is...
... guide, you should have any access points on the standard of your network. A core component of the Cisco unified wireless solution, these controllers deliver wireless security, intrusion detection, radio management, quality of the Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 3 In order to provide network managers with other controllers, Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and access points to best use this equipment is...
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... the "USB Console" section on the USB console port. If it is disabled. Controller Overview Figure 1 Front Panel 12 345 6 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller RP SP USB0 USB1 EN EN 7 12 3 4 56 7 8 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ALM 8 9 10 251197 1 Redundant port (RP) for the console...either RJ-45 or mini-USB). For operation with Microsoft Windows, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be used , this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at a time. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 4 78-18998-01 When you through a simple installation ...
... the "USB Console" section on the USB console port. If it is disabled. Controller Overview Figure 1 Front Panel 12 345 6 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller RP SP USB0 USB1 EN EN 7 12 3 4 56 7 8 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ALM 8 9 10 251197 1 Redundant port (RP) for the console...either RJ-45 or mini-USB). For operation with Microsoft Windows, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be used , this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at a time. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 4 78-18998-01 When you through a simple installation ...
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Controller Overview With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can plug and unplugg the USB cable from the USB port... front panel of the unit. Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 Only the 5-pin mini Type B can be active at a time. Only one console port can use ...Mac OS X 10.5.2 • Linux Figure 2 shows the back panel with blank cover 5 Fan tray Checking the Controller LEDs If your controller is plugged into the USB console port the RJ-45 port becomes inactive.
Controller Overview With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can plug and unplugg the USB cable from the USB port... front panel of the unit. Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 Only the 5-pin mini Type B can be active at a time. Only one console port can use ...Mac OS X 10.5.2 • Linux Figure 2 shows the back panel with blank cover 5 Fan tray Checking the Controller LEDs If your controller is plugged into the USB console port the RJ-45 port becomes inactive.
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...console port. When this LED is on, the USB console port LED is established. Continuous green: Indicates that the power supply is off . Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 6 78-18998-01 Off: Not present. When this LED is on . Off: Not present. Amber: Present with failure. Green: ...port is active and link is on , the RJ-45 console port LED is operational. Note Verify that the power cord in failure condition. Controller Overview Table 1 LED Indicators LED RP/SP port USB0/USB1 port Console port (RJ-45) Console port (mini-USB Type B) Distribution ports...
...console port. When this LED is on, the USB console port LED is established. Continuous green: Indicates that the power supply is off . Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 6 78-18998-01 Off: Not present. When this LED is on . Off: Not present. Amber: Present with failure. Green: ...port is active and link is on , the RJ-45 console port LED is operational. Note Verify that the power cord in failure condition. Controller Overview Table 1 LED Indicators LED RP/SP port USB0/USB1 port Console port (RJ-45) Console port (mini-USB Type B) Distribution ports...
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... is continuous green. • ALM is below 104° F (40° C). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 7 Note Power cycle the controller to clear the firmware error. Note Check for blocked air vents and fans on the controller, and make sure that ambient room temperature is off . • ALM blinks amber. Temperature...
... is continuous green. • ALM is below 104° F (40° C). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 7 Note Power cycle the controller to clear the firmware error. Note Check for blocked air vents and fans on the controller, and make sure that ambient room temperature is off . • ALM blinks amber. Temperature...
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... these steps to unpack the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and prepare it . Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and power cord • Mounting hardware kit • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller • This guide • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Required Tools and...
... these steps to unpack the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and prepare it . Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and power cord • Mounting hardware kit • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller • This guide • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Required Tools and...
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... to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller) name. • An administrative username and password. This guide is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices. • RADIUS server IP address, ...not to accommodate girth of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 Yes is available at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n networks (enabled or disabled). • Status...
... to allow static IP addresses from your wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller) name. • An administrative username and password. This guide is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices. • RADIUS server IP address, ...not to accommodate girth of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 Yes is available at cisco.com. • Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n networks (enabled or disabled). • Status...
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...used (GLC-SX-MM, SFP-GE-T, or GLC-LH-SM). The 1000BASE-LX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through an 850nM (SX) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. Refer to the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Module and Small ... m) of equipment connected to a 1000BASE-T port. • Make sure that wiring is not overloaded. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 10 78-18998-01 For maximum reliability, mount the controller using the following guidelines: Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in a secure...
...used (GLC-SX-MM, SFP-GE-T, or GLC-LH-SM). The 1000BASE-LX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through an 850nM (SX) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. Refer to the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) Module and Small ... m) of equipment connected to a 1000BASE-T port. • Make sure that wiring is not overloaded. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 10 78-18998-01 For maximum reliability, mount the controller using the following guidelines: Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in a secure...
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... a 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount, page 18 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 11 A standard equipment rack has two unobstructed outer posts, a minimum depth between the front and rear mounting posts of 13 inches (33 cm... (48.3 cm) equipment rack. Figure 3 shows the contents of 32 inches (81.3 cm). An adjustable rack-mount kit is not suitable for mounting the controller in a separate bag. Unpacking and Installing the Controller Installing the Chassis The controller ships with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to system components.
... a 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount, page 18 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 11 A standard equipment rack has two unobstructed outer posts, a minimum depth between the front and rear mounting posts of 13 inches (33 cm... (48.3 cm) equipment rack. Figure 3 shows the contents of 32 inches (81.3 cm). An adjustable rack-mount kit is not suitable for mounting the controller in a separate bag. Unpacking and Installing the Controller Installing the Chassis The controller ships with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to system components.
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... power supply connection. Figure 4 Installing the Front Brackets RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 1 Front bracket 12 2 M4x0.7 x 8mm flat head screws 251200 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 12 78-18998-01 Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket...
... power supply connection. Figure 4 Installing the Front Brackets RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 1 Front bracket 12 2 M4x0.7 x 8mm flat head screws 251200 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 12 78-18998-01 Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket...
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... 5). The brackets are designed to the rear rack rails. Figure 6 Installing the Controller in the Rack (Front) RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 251202 Step 4 Measure the distance between the front and rear... rack using three M3 screws (see Figure 6). Figure 5 Installing the Rear Bracket Adapters RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 1 2 251201 1 Rear bracket adapter 2 M3x0.5 x 6mm flat head screws Step 3 Mount the front...
... 5). The brackets are designed to the rear rack rails. Figure 6 Installing the Controller in the Rack (Front) RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 251202 Step 4 Measure the distance between the front and rear... rack using three M3 screws (see Figure 6). Figure 5 Installing the Rear Bracket Adapters RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 1 2 251201 1 Rear bracket adapter 2 M3x0.5 x 6mm flat head screws Step 3 Mount the front...
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... Brackets with Tabs Facing Rear of the Controller RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 251237 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 14 78-18998-01 Unpacking...
... Brackets with Tabs Facing Rear of the Controller RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 251237 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 14 78-18998-01 Unpacking...
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Secure the slide brackets to the corresponding holes in the Rack (Rear) 251204 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 15 Unpacking and Installing the Controller • If the distance between the front rack rails and rear rack rails is between 21.5 inches and 32 ... the tabs facing the rear of the Controller RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 251238 RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT Step 5 Step ...
Secure the slide brackets to the corresponding holes in the Rack (Rear) 251204 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 15 Unpacking and Installing the Controller • If the distance between the front rack rails and rear rack rails is between 21.5 inches and 32 ... the tabs facing the rear of the Controller RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 251238 RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT Step 5 Step ...
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...Statement 1028 Follow these steps to flush mount the controller in a 2-post equipment rack: Step 1 Attach one power supply connection. Note Only three of the switch and the other devices installed in a 2-Post Rack-Flush Mount Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power... USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 251240 Installing the Controller in the rack. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to de-energize the unit. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 16 78-18998-...
...Statement 1028 Follow these steps to flush mount the controller in a 2-post equipment rack: Step 1 Attach one power supply connection. Note Only three of the switch and the other devices installed in a 2-Post Rack-Flush Mount Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power... USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 251240 Installing the Controller in the rack. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to de-energize the unit. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 16 78-18998-...
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... M4x0.7 x 8mm flat head screws Step 2 Mount the front of the switch and the other devices installed in the Rack RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 274464 Step 3 (Optional) Use the supplied M4x0.7 x 20mm pan head ...screw to attach the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front panel of the controller chassis into the rack ...
... M4x0.7 x 8mm flat head screws Step 2 Mount the front of the switch and the other devices installed in the Rack RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 274464 Step 3 (Optional) Use the supplied M4x0.7 x 20mm pan head ...screw to attach the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front panel of the controller chassis into the rack ...
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... rear bracket mount holes using an M3 screw) using your own grounding lug. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 18 78-18998-01 Follow these steps to install the controller. Note Only three of the front brackets to de-energize the unit. All connections...Attach one power supply connection. Unpacking and Installing the Controller Figure 14 Installing the Cable Guide RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 205855 Installing the Controller in a different location on each bracket are used ...
... rear bracket mount holes using an M3 screw) using your own grounding lug. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 18 78-18998-01 Follow these steps to install the controller. Note Only three of the front brackets to de-energize the unit. All connections...Attach one power supply connection. Unpacking and Installing the Controller Figure 14 Installing the Cable Guide RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 205855 Installing the Controller in a different location on each bracket are used ...
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... Brackets Unpacking and Installing the Controller RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 1 2 274465 1 Front bracket 2 M4x0.7 x 8mm flat head screws Step 2 Mount the front of the controller chassis into the rack using ... on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 16). Figure 16 Installing the Controller in the Rack RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 205854 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 19
... Brackets Unpacking and Installing the Controller RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 1 2 274465 1 Front bracket 2 M4x0.7 x 8mm flat head screws Step 2 Mount the front of the controller chassis into the rack using ... on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 16). Figure 16 Installing the Controller in the Rack RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT 205854 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 19
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... threaded M4 holes is already grounded. Figure 17 Location of Chassis Ground on the Controller (Right Side) 251241 RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection ...up position, or on each side of the AC power cables used to provide power to the chassis must always be grounded. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 20 78-18998-01 Statement 1046 Caution We recommend grounding the chassis, even if the rack is provided on the...
... threaded M4 holes is already grounded. Figure 17 Location of Chassis Ground on the Controller (Right Side) 251241 RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection ...up position, or on each side of the AC power cables used to provide power to the chassis must always be grounded. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 20 78-18998-01 Statement 1046 Caution We recommend grounding the chassis, even if the rack is provided on the...
