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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide October 2009 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8900-03
Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide October 2009 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-8900-03
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..., FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. All other company. (0908R) Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide © 2006-2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. These limits are trademarks; You can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a commercial environment...
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... vii Conventions viii Statement 1071-Warning Definition ix Related Documentation xiv Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xv Product Overview 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) 1-7 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Safety 2-1 Site Requirements 2-3 Temperature and Air Circulation 2-3 Humidity 2-4 Altitude 2-4 Dust and Contamination...Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 2-10 Cabling Requirements 2-11 Site Preparation Checklist 2-11 OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide iii
... vii Conventions viii Statement 1071-Warning Definition ix Related Documentation xiv Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xv Product Overview 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) 1-7 Preparing for Installation 2-1 Safety 2-1 Site Requirements 2-3 Temperature and Air Circulation 2-3 Humidity 2-4 Altitude 2-4 Dust and Contamination...Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 2-10 Cabling Requirements 2-11 Site Preparation Checklist 2-11 OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide iii
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Contents 3 C H A P T E R 4 C H A P T E R Installing the Switch 3-1 Preparing for Installation 3-1 Warnings 3-1 Verifying Package Contents 3-4 Required Tools 3-4 Rack-Mounting 3-4 Attaching L Brackets to the Chassis 3-5 Installing the Chassis in the Rack 3-6 Desk-Top Mounting 3-7 ... the AC-Input Power Supply 4-8 Removing and Installing the Fan Tray 4-8 Required Tools 4-8 Removing the Fan Tray 4-9 Installing the Fan Tray 4-9 Upgrading the Memory 4-10 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide iv OL-8900-03
Contents 3 C H A P T E R 4 C H A P T E R Installing the Switch 3-1 Preparing for Installation 3-1 Warnings 3-1 Verifying Package Contents 3-4 Required Tools 3-4 Rack-Mounting 3-4 Attaching L Brackets to the Chassis 3-5 Installing the Chassis in the Rack 3-6 Desk-Top Mounting 3-7 ... the AC-Input Power Supply 4-8 Removing and Installing the Fan Tray 4-8 Required Tools 4-8 Removing the Fan Tray 4-9 Installing the Fan Tray 4-9 Upgrading the Memory 4-10 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide iv OL-8900-03
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Contents Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide vi OL-8900-03
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... supplies. Preparing for Installation Describes how to install your site before installing the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches. SFP Transceiver Specifications Gives descriptions of the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches. Audience Only trained and qualified service personnel (as follows: Chapter Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter... lists the hardware features and functionality of the SFP optical and copper transceivers used with the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches. Organization This publication is organized as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/NZS3260) should read the...
... supplies. Preparing for Installation Describes how to install your site before installing the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches. SFP Transceiver Specifications Gives descriptions of the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches. Audience Only trained and qualified service personnel (as follows: Chapter Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter... lists the hardware features and functionality of the SFP optical and copper transceivers used with the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches. Organization This publication is organized as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/NZS3260) should read the...
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... are grouped in italics. Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in square brackets are in brackets and separated by vertical bars. Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide viii OL-8900-03 Elements in screen font. The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control. Arguments for which you supply values...
... are grouped in italics. Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in square brackets are in brackets and separated by vertical bars. Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide viii OL-8900-03 Elements in screen font. The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control. Arguments for which you supply values...
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Preface Conventions OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide xiii
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Related Documentation Preface Related Documentation For additional Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switch information, refer to these publications: • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches • Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Software Configuration Guide • Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Command Reference • For information about MIBs, refer to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide xiv OL-8900-03
Related Documentation Preface Related Documentation For additional Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switch information, refer to these publications: • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches • Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Software Configuration Guide • Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Command Reference • For information about MIBs, refer to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide xiv OL-8900-03
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... request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Subscribe to the What's ...New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch...
... request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Subscribe to the What's ...New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch...
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Preface Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide xvi OL-8900-03
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Preface Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide xvi OL-8900-03
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... required) OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1-1 Product Overview 1 C H A P T E R This chapter describes the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches and contains these sections: • Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S), page 1-1 • Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S), page 1-7 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) The ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) is a 1.5 RU horizontal chassis...
... required) OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1-1 Product Overview 1 C H A P T E R This chapter describes the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches and contains these sections: • Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S), page 1-1 • Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S), page 1-7 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) The ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) is a 1.5 RU horizontal chassis...
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...terminal block (DC-input power supply only) 6 Power on/off switch (DC-input power supply) Table 1-1 lists the features of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) chassis. The individual fans are not field replaceable; FAN-C6524... supports one hot-swappable fan tray. Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features Description 1.5 RU height, fixed configuration chassis Fixed configuration chassis; Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-2 6 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S)-Rear View 5 4 Table 1-1 Feature...
...terminal block (DC-input power supply only) 6 Power on/off switch (DC-input power supply) Table 1-1 lists the features of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) chassis. The individual fans are not field replaceable; FAN-C6524... supports one hot-swappable fan tray. Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features Description 1.5 RU height, fixed configuration chassis Fixed configuration chassis; Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Chapter 1 Product Overview Figure 1-2 6 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S)-Rear View 5 4 Table 1-1 Feature...
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... phase between multiple power supplies because all AC power supply inputs are not supported in the same chassis. Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Table 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features (continued) Feature Power supplies Description • Supports one or two power supplies. GLC-FE-100BX-D-100BASE-BX10-D - PWR-400W...
... phase between multiple power supplies because all AC power supply inputs are not supported in the same chassis. Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Table 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features (continued) Feature Power supplies Description • Supports one or two power supplies. GLC-FE-100BX-D-100BASE-BX10-D - PWR-400W...
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Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features (continued) Feature Chassis front panel features STATUS LED PS1 (Power supply 1) LED PS2 (Power supply 2) LED FAN RESET switch Console port USB ports PCMCIA connector Description The STATUS LED...USB 1.1 host, such as flash memory, can be plugged into this port. • Port 2 is not installed. Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8900-03 The PS2 LED indicates the status of the power supply installed in the system. ...
Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features (continued) Feature Chassis front panel features STATUS LED PS1 (Power supply 1) LED PS2 (Power supply 2) LED FAN RESET switch Console port USB ports PCMCIA connector Description The STATUS LED...USB 1.1 host, such as flash memory, can be plugged into this port. • Port 2 is not installed. Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1-4 OL-8900-03 The PS2 LED indicates the status of the power supply installed in the system. ...
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...and recommended cabling distance are determined by the type of SFP transceiver installed in the downlink port. Table 1-2 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Specifications Item Environmental Temperature, ambient operating Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage Thermal transition Humidity (RH), ambient ... -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to operate. Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Table 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features (continued) Feature Downlink ports Uplink ports Description The chassis has 24 downlink ports....
...and recommended cabling distance are determined by the type of SFP transceiver installed in the downlink port. Table 1-2 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Specifications Item Environmental Temperature, ambient operating Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage Thermal transition Humidity (RH), ambient ... -200 to 10,000 feet (-60 to operate. Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Table 1-1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features (continued) Feature Downlink ports Uplink ports Description The chassis has 24 downlink ports....
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...119 standards. 29.13 lb (13.21 kg). • FAN-C6524-110 CFM Note To maintain proper air circulation through the switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and...7779. Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8900-03 RU = rack units Specification This switch complies with Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) (Zone 4 per axis (1.12 Grms). 64 to fail. Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-2 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) ...
...119 standards. 29.13 lb (13.21 kg). • FAN-C6524-110 CFM Note To maintain proper air circulation through the switch chassis, we recommend that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) separation between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and...7779. Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1-6 OL-8900-03 RU = rack units Specification This switch complies with Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) (Zone 4 per axis (1.12 Grms). 64 to fail. Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-2 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) ...
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The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) is a member of the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches. Figure 1-3 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S)-Front View 9 7 8 180415 PS1 PS2 FAN STATUS CONSOLE 1 1 3 2 5 4 7 6 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 ... chassis with 24 10/100/1000 downlink ports and 8 1000BASE SFP uplink ports. Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) is a 1.5 RU horizontal chassis with the major features identified.
The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) is a member of the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches. Figure 1-3 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S)-Front View 9 7 8 180415 PS1 PS2 FAN STATUS CONSOLE 1 1 3 2 5 4 7 6 8 9 11 10 12 13 14 15 ... chassis with 24 10/100/1000 downlink ports and 8 1000BASE SFP uplink ports. Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) is a 1.5 RU horizontal chassis with the major features identified.
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... Power supplies 3 Fan tray 4 Power supply status LEDs 5 Power supply terminal block 6 Power on/off switch Table 1-3 lists the features of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) chassis. Red-One or more individual fans have failed. you must replace the fan tray. • ...Fan tray FAN LED - FAN-C6524 Note The fan tray contains seven individual fans for chassis cooling. Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Features Description 1.5 RU height, fixed configuration chassis Fixed configuration chassis; One fan tray model is operating normally. - The...
... Power supplies 3 Fan tray 4 Power supply status LEDs 5 Power supply terminal block 6 Power on/off switch Table 1-3 lists the features of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) chassis. Red-One or more individual fans have failed. you must replace the fan tray. • ...Fan tray FAN LED - FAN-C6524 Note The fan tray contains seven individual fans for chassis cooling. Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Features Description 1.5 RU height, fixed configuration chassis Fixed configuration chassis; One fan tray model is operating normally. - The...
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...Note Refer to Appendix A for SFP transceiver cabling distances and additional information. OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1-9 Note The ME6524 switches support a combination of phase between multiple power supplies because all AC power supply inputs are ... AC-input and DC-input power supplies in the same chassis. Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Table 1-3 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Features (continued) Feature Power supplies Description • Supports one or two power supplies....
...Note Refer to Appendix A for SFP transceiver cabling distances and additional information. OL-8900-03 Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide 1-9 Note The ME6524 switches support a combination of phase between multiple power supplies because all AC power supply inputs are ... AC-input and DC-input power supplies in the same chassis. Chapter 1 Product Overview Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Table 1-3 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Features (continued) Feature Power supplies Description • Supports one or two power supplies....