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... any interference to help you install and minimally configure your own expense. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to radio or television communications at 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 •...
... any interference to help you install and minimally configure your own expense. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to radio or television communications at 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 •...
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... is sufficiently rated to correct the interference at their own expense. Use the statement number provided at the end of this device. Operation of each warning statement. A warning symbol precedes each warning to the entire guide. Before you work on any equipment...that the power source is available. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning This equipment must be familiar with standard practices for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller document that accompanied this equipment in a residential area is operated in the rack. • Verify the integrity of the ...
... is sufficiently rated to correct the interference at their own expense. Use the statement number provided at the end of this device. Operation of each warning statement. A warning symbol precedes each warning to the entire guide. Before you work on any equipment...that the power source is available. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning This equipment must be familiar with standard practices for the Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller document that accompanied this equipment in a residential area is operated in the rack. • Verify the integrity of the ...
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... any access points on the standard of your network. When such trouble occurs, the user may arise. 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 The controllers work in conjunction with a robust wireless LAN solution. Figure 1 shows the front panel...
... any access points on the standard of your network. When such trouble occurs, the user may arise. 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 The controllers work in conjunction with a robust wireless LAN solution. Figure 1 shows the front panel...
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...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 future use only one console port (either RJ-45 or mini-USB). When you through a simple installation process. Console Port Connections The controller... with Microsoft Windows, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be used , this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at a time. You ... Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, refer to one port can use (RJ-45) 6 SFP distribution ports 2 Service port (RJ-45) 3 Console port (RJ-45)1 7 Management ...
...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 future use only one console port (either RJ-45 or mini-USB). When you through a simple installation process. Console Port Connections The controller... with Microsoft Windows, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be used , this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at a time. You ... Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, refer to one port can use (RJ-45) 6 SFP distribution ports 2 Service port (RJ-45) 3 Console port (RJ-45)1 7 Management ...
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... a power supply, a blank power supply cover, and a fan tray. Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 Conversely, when the USB cable is plugged into the USB console port the RJ-45 port becomes inactive. The LED indicators are not...
... a power supply, a blank power supply cover, and a fan tray. Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 Conversely, when the USB cable is plugged into the USB console port the RJ-45 port becomes inactive. The LED indicators are not...
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... AC power. Blinks amber: Indicates that the standby power supply fan is not spinning or that a power supply is over temperature. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 6 78-18998-01 Amber: Present with failure. Green: Indicates SFP port is active and link is amber, the power.... Note When the PS1 or PS2 LED is established. Green: Present and enabled. Amber: Present with failure. Green: Indicates active aux port. 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 ...
... AC power. Blinks amber: Indicates that the standby power supply fan is not spinning or that a power supply is over temperature. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 6 78-18998-01 Amber: Present with failure. Green: Indicates SFP port is active and link is amber, the power.... Note When the PS1 or PS2 LED is established. Green: Present and enabled. Amber: Present with failure. Green: Indicates active aux port. 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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...; ALM blinks amber. During system boot: • SYS blinks 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. Internal Voltage Error: • SYS blinks amber. • ALM is continuous green. • ALM blinks green. During...
...; ALM blinks amber. During system boot: • SYS blinks 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. Internal Voltage Error: • SYS blinks amber. • ALM is continuous green. • ALM blinks green. During...
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... cannot run on the power supply and fan Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 8 78-18998-01 Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. This means that all packing materials to install the controller: • Wireless LAN controller hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the...
... cannot run on the power supply and fan Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 8 78-18998-01 Cisco uses an integral TFTP server. This means that all packing materials to install the controller: • Wireless LAN controller hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the...
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... port or network interface port) IP address. This is less convenient, but has lower security (session can be on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities • Crimping tool large enough to clients. • The Control And Provisioning of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation...
... port or network interface port) IP address. This is less convenient, but has lower security (session can be on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities • Crimping tool large enough to clients. • The Control And Provisioning of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation...
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... ft. (100 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 The 1000BASE-LX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through a copper link using an LC physical connector. Statement 1018 • Make sure you can install...
... ft. (100 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 The 1000BASE-LX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through a copper link using an LC physical connector. Statement 1018 • Make sure you can install...
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... and the desktop or shelf mounting rubber feet in a 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount, page 18 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 11 An adjustable rack-mount kit is not suitable for mounting the controller in a 2-post equipment rack. A standard equipment rack has two unobstructed outer posts, a minimum depth between the front...
... and the desktop or shelf mounting rubber feet in a 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount, page 18 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 11 An adjustable rack-mount kit is not suitable for mounting the controller in a 2-post equipment rack. A standard equipment rack has two unobstructed outer posts, a minimum depth between the front...
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..., left, and right). 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 Warning This unit might have more people must be...
..., left, and right). 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 Warning This unit might have more people must be...
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...adapters and accommodate a range of rack depths. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 13 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 of the controller chassis into the rack using three M3 screws...
...adapters and accommodate a range of rack depths. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 13 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 of the controller chassis into the rack using three M3 screws...
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...Tabs Facing Front 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 251203 RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT •...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 ...
...Tabs Facing Front 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 251203 RP SP USB0 USB1 CONSOLE EN EN Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller 12 34 56 78 Model 5508 PS1 PS2 SYS ACT •...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 ...
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... 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 ...6 Install the proper slide-mount brackets into the rear bracket adapters on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 9). Unpacking and Installing the Controller • If the ...
... 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 ...6 Install the proper slide-mount brackets into the rear bracket adapters on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 9). Unpacking and Installing the Controller • If the ...
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... the other devices installed in a 2-Post Rack-Flush Mount Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. Figure 11 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 251240 Installing the Controller in the rack. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation...
... the other devices installed in a 2-Post Rack-Flush Mount Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. Figure 11 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 251240 Installing the Controller in the rack. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation...
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... bracket 2 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...
... bracket 2 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...
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... de-energize the unit. 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... (top, left, and right). You will need to install the controller. Warning This unit might ...
... de-energize the unit. 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... (top, left, and right). You will need to install the controller. Warning This unit might ...
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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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...right side of the chassis in the wire-up position, or on each side of the chassis in the wire-down position. 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...chassis for attaching a grounding lug. Figure 17 shows the system ground location 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 must...
...right side of the chassis in the wire-up position, or on each side of the chassis in the wire-down position. 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...chassis for attaching a grounding lug. Figure 17 shows the system ground location 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 must...