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... 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 •...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. Americas Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc., ...
... 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 •...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. Americas Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc., ...
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...the interference at the end of each warning statement. Statement 1024 Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 2 78-18998-01 A warning symbol precedes each warning to locate its translation in procedures...Series Wireless Controller document that could cause bodily injury. These limits are provided in which case users will be familiar with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to cause harmful interference in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for preventing accidents. Operation of this device...
...the interference at the end of each warning statement. Statement 1024 Statement 371-Power Cable and AC Adapter Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 2 78-18998-01 A warning symbol precedes each warning to locate its translation in procedures...Series Wireless Controller document that could cause bodily injury. These limits are provided in which case users will be familiar with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to cause harmful interference in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for preventing accidents. Operation of this device...
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... 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 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller supports the OfficeExtend access point, which provides secure communications from a controller to an access point at a remote location, seamlessly extending the corporate...
... 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 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller supports the OfficeExtend access point, which provides secure communications from a controller to an access point at a remote location, seamlessly extending the corporate...
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...this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at a time. Console Port Connections The controller has both EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous (RJ-45) and USB 5-pin mini Type B, 2.0 compliant serial console ports. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 4 78-18998-01 The ...10 Expansion module (EM) slot 1. Note For information about connecting the console port. 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 future...
...this port appears as a DTE or DCE device at a time. Console Port Connections The controller has both EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous (RJ-45) and USB 5-pin mini Type B, 2.0 compliant serial console ports. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 4 78-18998-01 The ...10 Expansion module (EM) slot 1. Note For information about connecting the console port. 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 future...
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... on the 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 one console port can be active at a time. Conversely, when the USB cable is removed from the console ...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. The LED indicators are described in Table 1. Controller Overview With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can use the LED indications...
... on the 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 one console port can be active at a time. Conversely, when the USB cable is removed from the console ...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. The LED indicators are described in Table 1. Controller Overview With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can use the LED indications...
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...temperature. Amber: Present with failure. Blinks green: Indicates that the power switch is amber, the power supply shuts down. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 6 78-18998-01 Green: Indicates SFP port is active and link is established. Green: Indicates RP/SP port... is active and link is established. Green: Indicates active console port. Controller Overview Table 1 LED Indicators LED RP/SP port USB0/...
...temperature. Amber: Present with failure. Blinks green: Indicates that the power switch is amber, the power supply shuts down. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 6 78-18998-01 Green: Indicates SFP port is active and link is established. Green: Indicates RP/SP port... is active and link is established. Green: Indicates active console port. Controller Overview Table 1 LED Indicators LED RP/SP port USB0/...
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... • SYS is continuous green. • ALM is continuous green. • ALM blinks green. During controller image upgrade: • SYS is off. Note Power cycle the controller to clear the firmware error. Temperature Error: • SYS is off . • ALM blinks amber. ...is continuous amber. • ALM is below 104° F (40° C). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 7 Note Check for blocked air vents and fans on the controller, and make sure that ambient room temperature is continuous amber. During system boot: • SYS blinks...
... • SYS is continuous green. • ALM is continuous green. • ALM blinks green. During controller image upgrade: • SYS is off. Note Power cycle the controller to clear the firmware error. Temperature Error: • SYS is off . • ALM blinks amber. ...is continuous amber. • ALM is below 104° F (40° C). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 7 Note Check for blocked air vents and fans on the controller, and make sure that ambient room temperature is continuous amber. During system boot: • SYS blinks...
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... Series Wireless Controller • This guide • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Required Tools and Information You will need the following tools before you can install the controller: • #2 Phillips screwdriver for securing the mounting hardware • #1 Phillips screwdriver for operation: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Network...
... Series Wireless Controller • This guide • Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards Required Tools and Information You will need the following tools before you can install the controller: • #2 Phillips screwdriver for securing the mounting hardware • #1 Phillips screwdriver for operation: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Network...
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... the controller. • Whether or not to clients. • The Control And Provisioning of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 Note The service port interface and management interface ... such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco wireless LAN controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers). • A Cisco wireless LAN controller mobility group name, if required. • An 802.11 network name (SSID) for WLAN 1. Unpacking and Installing the Controller The following initial configuration parameters from...
... the controller. • Whether or not to clients. • The Control And Provisioning of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 9 Note The service port interface and management interface ... such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco wireless LAN controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers). • A Cisco wireless LAN controller mobility group name, if required. • An 802.11 network name (SSID) for WLAN 1. Unpacking and Installing the Controller The following initial configuration parameters from...
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.../docs/routers/7200/install_and_upgrade/gbic_sfp_modules_install/5067g.html The 1000BASE-SX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through an 850nM (SX) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 10 78-18998-01 Note These distances depend on the small form factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit converter...
.../docs/routers/7200/install_and_upgrade/gbic_sfp_modules_install/5067g.html The 1000BASE-SX SFP modules provide a 1000-Mb/s wired connection to a network through an 850nM (SX) fiber-optic link using an LC physical connector. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 10 78-18998-01 Note These distances depend on the small form factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit converter...
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...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. A standard equipment rack has two unobstructed outer posts, a minimum depth between the front and rear ... the desktop or shelf mounting rubber feet in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack. You can also install the controller in a 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount, page 18 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 11 Figure 3 Mounting Kit 3 2 1 5 6 78 4 251199 1 Front brackets (2) 2 Rear bracket adapters (2) 3...
...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. A standard equipment rack has two unobstructed outer posts, a minimum depth between the front and rear ... the desktop or shelf mounting rubber feet in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack. You can also install the controller in a 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount, page 18 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 11 Figure 3 Mounting Kit 3 2 1 5 6 78 4 251199 1 Front brackets (2) 2 Rear bracket adapters (2) 3...
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... 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 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Installing the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf When mounting the controller on a desktop or shelf, attach...
... 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 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Installing the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf When mounting the controller on a desktop or shelf, attach...
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... 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 (see Figure... depending on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 5). 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...
... 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 (see Figure... depending on the rack rail thread type (see Figure 5). 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...
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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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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 ... 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 ... 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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...obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in a 2-post equipment rack: Step 1 Attach one power supply connection. Warning This unit might have more people must be removed to the controller using three M4 screws (see Figure 11). Note ... these steps to install the controller. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 16 78-18998-01 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 a 2-Post Rack-Flush...
...obscuring the front panel of the switch and the other devices installed in a 2-post equipment rack: Step 1 Attach one power supply connection. Warning This unit might have more people must be removed to the controller using three M4 screws (see Figure 11). Note ... these steps to install the controller. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 16 78-18998-01 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 a 2-Post Rack-Flush...
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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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... unit might have more people must be removed to the opposite side. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 18 78-18998-01 Note Only three of the front brackets to install the controller. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to de-energize ... the controller using the chassis grounding pad or the provided grounding lug. 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 ...
... unit might have more people must be removed to the opposite side. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 18 78-18998-01 Note Only three of the front brackets to install the controller. Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to de-energize ... the controller using the chassis grounding pad or the provided grounding lug. 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 ...
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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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...Ground on the chassis (such as the rear bracket mount holes using an M3 screw) using your own grounding lug. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 20 78-18998-01 Figure 17 Location of the chassis in the wire-down position. Unpacking and Installing the...post rack (see Figure 15), you mid-mounted the chassis in a different 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 be...
...Ground on the chassis (such as the rear bracket mount holes using an M3 screw) using your own grounding lug. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 20 78-18998-01 Figure 17 Location of the chassis in the wire-down position. Unpacking and Installing the...post rack (see Figure 15), you mid-mounted the chassis in a different 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 be...