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...1706 USA Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller. • Compliance and Safety Information, page 1 • Controller Overview, page 3 • Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page...Cisco's authorization may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices...
...1706 USA Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller. • Compliance and Safety Information, page 1 • Controller Overview, page 3 • Unpacking and Installing the Controller, page...Cisco's authorization may be required to correct any interference to radio or television communications at your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may result in the equipment no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices...
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... this guide in the translated safety warnings that apply to Part 15 of this device. Operation of the FCC Rules. Warning This warning symbol means danger. 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 radio communications. Contact...
... this guide in the translated safety warnings that apply to Part 15 of this device. Operation of the FCC Rules. Warning This warning symbol means danger. 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 radio communications. Contact...
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.... When such trouble occurs, the user may arise. Controller Overview The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller is used in order to provide network managers with a robust wireless LAN solution. 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 If this guide, you should have...
.... When such trouble occurs, the user may arise. Controller Overview The Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller is used in order to provide network managers with a robust wireless LAN solution. 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 If this guide, you should have...
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...latest Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, refer to the USB connector of the cable. Only one console port, the other is not installed, prompts guide you connect to one port can use (RJ-45) 6 SFP distribution ports 2 Service port (RJ-45) 3 Console port (RJ-45)1 7 Management ... a USB Type A to the console port. The console ports do not support hardware flow control. 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 use only...
...latest Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, refer to the USB connector of the cable. Only one console port, the other is not installed, prompts guide you connect to one port can use (RJ-45) 6 SFP distribution ports 2 Service port (RJ-45) 3 Console port (RJ-45)1 7 Management ... a USB Type A to the console port. The console ports do not support hardware flow control. 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 use only...
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...time. The LED indicators are not compatible. Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 You can use the LED indications to quickly assess the unit's status. Conversely, when the USB cable is plugged ... PS1 AC cable connection 5 4 Power supply PS2 slot with a power supply, a blank power supply cover, and a fan tray. Controller Overview With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can plug and unplugg the USB cable from the USB port, the RJ-45 port becomes active. Note Four...
...time. The LED indicators are not compatible. Note An amber LED could indicate an error or a possible hardware failure. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 5 You can use the LED indications to quickly assess the unit's status. Conversely, when the USB cable is plugged ... PS1 AC cable connection 5 4 Power supply PS2 slot with a power supply, a blank power supply cover, and a fan tray. Controller Overview With the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver, you can plug and unplugg the USB cable from the USB port, the RJ-45 port becomes active. Note Four...
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... is established. Green: Indicates active aux port. Off: Not present. Continuous green: Indicates that a power supply is off . Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 6 78-18998-01 Green: Indicates RP/SP port is active and link is established. Amber: Present with failure. Blinks... power switch is on , the RJ-45 console port LED is operational. Continuous amber: Indicates that the power supply is on . Controller Overview Table 1 LED Indicators LED RP/SP port USB0/USB1 port Console port (RJ-45) Console port (mini-USB Type B) Distribution...
... is established. Green: Indicates active aux port. Off: Not present. Continuous green: Indicates that a power supply is off . Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 6 78-18998-01 Green: Indicates RP/SP port is active and link is established. Amber: Present with failure. Blinks... power switch is on , the RJ-45 console port LED is operational. Continuous amber: Indicates that the power supply is on . Controller Overview Table 1 LED Indicators LED RP/SP port USB0/USB1 port Console port (RJ-45) Console port (mini-USB Type B) Distribution...
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.... • ALM is continuous green. • ALM blinks green. Note Power cycle the controller to clear the firmware error. Internal Voltage Error: • SYS blinks amber. • ALM is continuous amber. Controller Overview Table 1 LED Indicators (continued) LED System (SYS) Alarm (ALM) Description During system...: • SYS is continuous amber. • ALM is off . Note Check for blocked air vents and fans on the controller, and make sure that ambient room temperature is below 104° F (40° C). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 7
.... • ALM is continuous green. • ALM blinks green. Note Power cycle the controller to clear the firmware error. Internal Voltage Error: • SYS blinks amber. • ALM is continuous amber. Controller Overview Table 1 LED Indicators (continued) LED System (SYS) Alarm (ALM) Description During system...: • SYS is continuous amber. • ALM is off . Note Check for blocked air vents and fans on the controller, and make sure that ambient room temperature is below 104° F (40° C). 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 7
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... server (required for downloading operating system software updates). Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication port. Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and power cord • Mounting hardware kit...
... server (required for downloading operating system software updates). Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as the Cisco WCS because Cisco WCS and third-party TFTP servers use the same communication port. Package Contents Each access point package contains the following items: • Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller and power cord • Mounting hardware kit...
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... 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...wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller) name. • An administrative username and password. the required length depends on different subnets. • A management interface netmask address. • A management interface default router IP address. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices...
... 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...wireless LAN or network administrator: • A system (controller) name. • An administrative username and password. the required length depends on different subnets. • A management interface netmask address. • A management interface default router IP address. • A VLAN identifier if the management interface is more convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices...
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...) GBIC Module Installation Information and Specifications, at least: 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. 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 install it...
...) GBIC Module Installation Information and Specifications, at least: 4 in a secure equipment room or wiring closet. 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 install it...
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... a 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount, page 18 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 11 This kit is included for racks with rack mounting brackets and the desktop or shelf mounting rubber feet in a standard 19...The following sections cover the different installation options: • Installing the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf, page 12 • Installing the Controller in a 4-Post Rack, page 12 • Installing the Controller in a 2-Post Rack-Flush Mount, page 16 • Installing the Controller in a 2-post equipment rack. An adjustable rack-mount kit is not...
... a 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount, page 18 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 11 This kit is included for racks with rack mounting brackets and the desktop or shelf mounting rubber feet in a standard 19...The following sections cover the different installation options: • Installing the Controller on a Desktop or Shelf, page 12 • Installing the Controller in a 4-Post Rack, page 12 • Installing the Controller in a 2-Post Rack-Flush Mount, page 16 • Installing the Controller in a 2-post equipment rack. An adjustable rack-mount kit is not...
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... power supplies installed. 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 Statement 1028 Follow these steps to the...
... power supplies installed. 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 Statement 1028 Follow these steps to the...
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...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 ...depths. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 13 The brackets are designed to the opposite side. 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 ...
...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 ...depths. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 13 The brackets are designed to the opposite side. 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 ...
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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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...Rack (Rear) 251204 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 15 Figure 9 Long Slide-Mount Brackets with 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 ...
...Rack (Rear) 251204 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 15 Figure 9 Long Slide-Mount Brackets with 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 ...
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...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 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. Warning This unit might have more people must be removed to de-...
...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 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. Warning This unit might have more people must be removed to de-...
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...Figure 13 Installing the Controller in the rack. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 17 Figure 12 Installing the Front 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...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...
...Figure 13 Installing the Controller in the rack. 78-18998-01 Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 17 Figure 12 Installing the Front 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...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...
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... 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 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. All connections must work together to de-energize...
... 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 2-Post Rack-Mid-Mount Caution The controller weighs 20 lbs (9.1 kg) with both power supplies installed. All connections must work together to de-energize...
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...Front 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
...Front 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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... grounding lug. The receptacles of 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 ...chassis in the wire-down position. You will need to the chassis must always be grounded. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 20 78-18998-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Grounding the Chassis Note If you mid-mounted the chassis in a 2-post rack (see Figure...
... grounding lug. The receptacles of 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 ...chassis in the wire-down position. You will need to the chassis must always be grounded. Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 20 78-18998-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Grounding the Chassis Note If you mid-mounted the chassis in a 2-post rack (see Figure...