Cisco Systems 4500e, E-Series User Manual

Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation
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CONTENTS

Preface vii
Audience vii
Organization vii
Related Documentation viii
Conventions viii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xv
CHAPTER
1 Product Overview 1-1
Switch Features 1-1
Power Redundancy 1-1 Catalyst 4503-E Switch Features 1-2 Catalyst 4506-E Switch Features 1-5 Supervisor Engine Redundancy 1-8 Catalyst 4507R-E Switch Features 1-9 Catalyst 4510R-E Switch Features 1-13
Supervisor Engines 1-16
LEDs 1-22 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports 1-22 10-Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports 1-23 SFP Ports 1-23 10/100BASE-T Management Port 1-23 CONSOLE Port 1-23 RESET Button 1-24 Compact Flash Slot 1-24
Fan Assembly 1-24
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Power Supply LEDs 1-28 Power Supply Fan 1-28 Load-Sharing Feature 1-28 Environmental Monitoring Feature 1-29 1400 W DC Triple-input Power Supply Operational Modes 1-29
System Architecture 1-31
Power Flow 1-32
Power over Ethernet 1-32
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Management Flow 1-35 Switching Traffic Flow 1-36
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
2 Preparing for Installation 2-1
Electrostatic Discharge 2-2
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 2-2
Site Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation 2-3
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 2-3
Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 2-9
Calculating DC Input Current 2-9
Ventilation 2-10
Calculating System Heat Dissipation 2-11
Site-Planning Checklist 2-11
3 Installing the Switch in a Rack 3-1
Checking the Shipping Container Contents 3-1
Rack-Mounting the Switch 3-2
Required Installation Tools 3-2 Rack-Mounting Catalyst 4500 E-series Switches 3-3
System Ground Connection Guidelines 3-5
Parts and Required Tools 3-6 Connecting System Ground and Power 3-6
CHAPTER
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4 Removing and Replacing FRUs 4-1
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply 4-2
Required Tools 4-4 Removing an AC-Input Power Supply 4-4 Installing an AC-Input Power Supply 4-6 Removing a DC-Input Power Supply 4-8
Required Tools 4-8 Removal Procedure 4-8
Installing a DC-Input Power Supply 4-11
Required Tools 4-11 Installation Procedure 4-12
Removing and Replacing the Chassis Fan Assembly 4-13
Required Tools 4-13 Removing the Fan Assembly 4-13 Installing the Fan Assembly 4-14
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Verifying the Installation 4-15
Replacing Backplane Modules 4-15
Verify the New Modules 4-18
Supervisor Memory Upgrade 4-19
Tools and Equipment Needed 4-19 Removing Memory 4-19
Installing SDRAM MiniDIMMs 4-21
Contents
CHAPTER
5 Troubleshooting 5-1
System Boot Verification 5-2
Using LEDs to Identify Startup Problems 5-2
System Messages 5-4
Troubleshooting with Software 5-4
Troubleshooting the Power Supply 5-4
System Messages and Power Problems 5-5 Useful CLI Commands 5-5 Power Supply Mixing 5-6
Troubleshooting the Fan Assembly 5-6
System Messages and Fan Problems 5-7 Useful CLI Commands 5-7
Troubleshooting Backplane Modules 5-7
Troubleshooting Switching Modules 5-8
System Messages and Switching Modules 5-9 Useful CLI Commands 5-9
Troubleshooting Supervisor Engines 5-10
System Messages and Supervisor Engines 5-10 Useful CLI Commands 5-12
Standby Supervisor Engine Problems 5-12 Switch Self-reset 5-13 Ports 1/2 and 2/2 Do Not Function 5-13 Packet Loss 5-13
Some Problems and Solutions 5-14
Module Not Online 5-14 Interface Problems 5-15 Workstation Is Unable to Log In to the Network 5-15 NIC Compatibility Issues 5-16 Interface Is in Errdisable 5-16 Faulty Supervisor Engine 5-16
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Boot Problems 5-17
Contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center 5-18
Serial Numbers 5-19
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
A Specifications A-1
Catalyst 4503-E Switch Specifications A-1
Catalyst 4506-E Switch Specifications A-2
Catalyst 4507R-E Switch Specifications A-3
Catalyst 4510R-E Switch Specifications A-5
Catalyst 4500 Power Supplies A-6
B Repacking a Switch B-1
C Initial Configuration for the Switch C-1
Connecting to the Switch C-2
Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software C-2
Connecting to a Power Source C-2
Entering the Initial Configuration Information C-3
IP Settings C-3 Performing the Initial Configuration C-3
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D Module Overview and Specifications D-1
Catalyst 4500 Series Switches D-1
Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches D-1
Supervisor Engines D-1
Front-Panel Components D-3 Ethernet Management Port D-4 Console Port D-4 Supervisor Memory D-4
Switching Modules D-4
WS-X4606-X2-E D-5 WS-X4648-RJ45V-E D-5 WS-X4648-RJ45V+E D-6 Switching Module LEDs D-7
Hot-Swapping Feature D-8
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Audience

Preface

This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Catalyst 4500 E-Series Sw itches In stallation technical assistance.
Only tra ined and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/N Z S3260) shou ld install, replace, or service the equipm ent.
Guide and provides inform ation on how to obtain related docum entation and

Organization

This guide is organized as follow s:
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Product Overview Describes the hardw are features, com ponents, interfac es,
Chapter 2 Preparing for
Chapter 3 In stalling the Sw itch
Chapter 4 R em oving and
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Provides tro u b leshooting guidelines for the initial hardw are
A ppendix A Specifications Lists the cable and technical sp ecifications of the
A ppendix B Repacking a Sw itch Provides instructions for re p a ck ing your Catalyst 4500
In stallation
in a R ack
Replacing FR U s
and functionality of the Catalyst
Describes how to prepare your site fo r the installation of the sw itch .
Describes how to install the Catalyst 4500 E-series sw itch es.
Describes how to rem o ve and re p lace field-rep laceable units (F R U s).
installation and suggests steps to help iso late and resolve problem s.
Catalyst
E-series sw itch in the event that you have to return it to the fac tory.
4500 E-series sw itches.
4500 E-series sw itches.
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Related Documentation

Chapter Title Description
A ppendix C In itial C onfiguration
fo r the Sw itch
A ppendix D Module Overview and
Specifications
Related Documentation
Refer to the fo llow ing docum ents fo r additional Catalyst 4500 series and Catalyst 4500 E-series information:
Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/module/guide/ mod_inst.html
for information about individual switching modules and supervisors not discussed in this publication.
Preface
Provides a very minimal configuration. For fu ll configuration of fea tures and interfaces, refer to the software configuration guide for your so ftware release.
Provides specifications and other information about the Catalyst 4500 E-series sw itching m odules.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 4500 Series Switches at
The release note appropriate to your software version. Release notes are at:
The software configuration guide appropriate to your software version. Software configuration
The command reference appropriate to your software version. Command references are at:
The system message guide appropriate to your software version. System message guides are at:
There are a number of installation notes and technical tips available for this switch. The top level

Conventions

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/regulatory/compliance/ 78_13233.html
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_release_notes_list.html
guides are at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/products_installation_and_configurati on_guides_list.html
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_command_reference_list.html
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/products_system_message_guides_list .html
Catalyst 4500 and Catalyst 4500-E documentation and technical support page is at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/tsd_products_support_ series_home.html
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This docum ent uses the fo llow ing conventions:
Convention Description
boldface font C om m ands and keyw ords are in boldface.
italic font Argum ents for which you su pp ly values are in italics.
[ ] Elem ents in sq uare brackets are optional.
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Convention Description
{ x | y | z } Alternative keyw ords are grouped in braces and sep arated by vertical bars.
[ x | y | z ] Optional alternative keyw ords are grouped in brackets and sep arated by
vertical bars.
string A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the
string, because the string will include the quotation marks.
screen font Terminal sessions an d inform ation that the system displays are in screen
fo n t.
boldface screen
font
italic screen
font Argum ents for which you su pp ly values are in
Ctrl- Ctrl- re p resents the key lab eled C ontrol—for exam ple, the key com bination
< > Characters that do not print, su ch as p assw ords, are show n within ang le
In fo rmation that you must enter is show n in boldface screen font.
italic screen
font.
Ctrl-D m eans to hold dow n the Control key while you press the D
brackets.
key.
Notes use the follow ing conventions:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the
publication.
Cautions use the follow ing conventions:
Caution Means rea d er be careful. In this situation, you might do som ething that could result in
equipm ent dam age or loss of data.
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Warnings use the following conventions:
Warning
Waarschuwing
Varoitus
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen.
BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES
TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla.
Attention
Warnung
SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement.
CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
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Avvertenza
Advarsel
Aviso
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.
CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten.
TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.
¡Advertencia!
Varning!
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning.
SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR
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INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER
Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed.
GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s revised Cisco
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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Product Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the features and components of the Catalyst 4500 E-series switches. The Catalyst switch, the Catalyst these major sections:
Switch Features, page 1-1
Supervisor Engines, page 1-16
Fan Assembly, page 1-24
Power Supplies, page 1-25
System Architecture, page 1-31

Switch Features

CHA PTER
4500 E-series switches are the Catalyst 4503-E switch, the Catalyst 4506-E
4507R-E switch, and the Catalyst 4510R-E switch. The information is presented in
1
The following sections describe the features of the Catalyst 4500 E-series switches:
Power Redundancy, page 1-1
Catalyst 4503-E Switch Features, page 1-2
Catalyst 4506-E Switch Features, page 1-5
Supervisor Engine Redundancy, page 1-8
Catalyst 4507R-E Switch Features, page 1-9
Catalyst 4510R-E Switch Features, page 1-13

Power Redundancy

All Catalyst 4500-E switches offer 1+1 power redundancy, so that in the event of a power interruption the switch can still operate using power from another circuit. The power supplies can also run in a combined mode so that chassis can have power from both supplies at once. You will need to use the power redundancy-mode command to configure combined mode. Redundant mode is the default.
Catalyst 4500-E switches support power supply redundancy only between power supplies of equal wattage and type. A mix of power supplies is not supported. The second power supply recognized is placed into err-disable mode.
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Switch Features
A more detailed discussion of power redundancy is in the Environmental Monitoring and Power Management chapter of the software configuration guide. Refer to the appropriate guide for your
software release.

Catalyst 4503-E Switch Features

The Catalyst 4503-E switch (see Figure 1-1) is a three-slot switch designed for high-performance high-density wiring closet applications.
Figure 1-1 Catalyst 4503-E Switch (Front View)
Chapter 1 Product Overview
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3
2
4503
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1 Fan assembly 3 Supervisor engine (Slot 1) 2 Switching modules (Slots 2 and 3) 4 Power supplies
The Catalyst 4503-E switch supports the Supervisor Engine II+, Supervisor Engine II+TS, Supervisor Engine II+10GE, Supervisor Engine IV, Supervisor Engine V, Supervisor Engine V-10GE, and Supervisor Engine 6-E. The supervisor engine has a nonblocking, full-duplex, switching fabric that provides connections between the supervisor engine and the switching modules. Some supervisor engines use SFP modules for Gigabit Ethernet connections, or X2 modules for 10-Gigabit Ethernet connections. Refer to the installation note for your supervisor engine for more details on these modules.
Slot 1 is reserved for the supervisor engine only, which provides switching, local and remote management, and switch-status monitoring. Slots
2 and 3 are available for switching modules. The chassis will support up to 24 Gbps per slot for slots 2 and 3, for a maximum of 116 ports with a Supervisor Engine II+TS, or 96 ports and 2 uplinks for other supervisors.
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Table 1-1 describes the features of the Catalyst 4503-E switch.
Ta b l e 1-1 Features of the Catalyst 4503 Switch
Feature Description
Ethernet speeds Ethernet (10BASE-T) interface to workstations and repeaters
Standard equipment Three-slot modular chassis with one slot reserved for a supervisor engine
Switch Features
Fast Ethernet (100BASE-T) interface to workstations, servers, switches,
and routers
Note Autonegotiation of link speed on each 10/100 port allows migration to
100BASE-T from a 10BASE-T installed base.
Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X) interfaces for
backbone interconnection of high-performance workstations, servers, switches and routers
10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for backbone interconnection of
high-performance switches and routers
and two slots for switching modules
One hot-swappable fan assembly
Two power supply bays
Power supplies Supports a 1000 W, 1300 W, 1400 W, 2800 W, or 4200W AC-input power
1
Supervisor engine support
supply or a 1400 W DC-input single input or triple-input power supply
Optional redundant power supply
Supports the WS-X4013+, WS-X4013+TS, WS-X4013+10GE,
WS-X4515, WS-X4516, WS-X4516-10GE, and WS-X45-Sup6-E supervisor engines
Holds the ASIC-based forwarding engine (data path) and the management
processor and software (control path)
Features interface monitoring, environmental status, and SNMP and
console/Telnet interface
Note Packets are not forwarded while the module is removed; a system
reboot occurs when a supervisor engine is reinserted.
Switching module support
24-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4124-RJ45)
24-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4124-FX-MT)
48-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FX-MT)
48-port 100BASE-LX10 Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FE-LX-MT)
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48-port 100BASE-BX10-D Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FE-BD-LC)
48-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4148-RJ21)
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Table 1-1 Features of the Catalyst 4503 Switch (continued)
Feature Description
Switching module support (continued)
48-port 100BASE-X Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4248-FE-SFP)
24-port IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX switching module
(WS-X4224-RJ45V)
48-port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 switching
module (WS-X4248-RJ45V)
48 port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX RJ-21 switching
module (WS-X4248-RJ21V)
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet plus 2-port Gigabit Ethernet switching
module (WS-X4232-GB-RJ)
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet plus 2-port 1000BASE-X Layer 3
Gigabit Ethernet routing
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module with modular
module (WS-X4232-L3)
uplink support (WS-X4232-RJ-XX)
4-port MT-RJ uplink module (WS-U4504-FX-MT) (optional)
2-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4302-GB)
6-port 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4306-GB)
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6-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4506-GB-T)
18-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4418-GB)
24-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4424-GB-RJ45)
48-port Gigabit Ethernet 1000 BASE LX (SPF) switching module
(WS-X4448-GB-LX)
48-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4448-GB-RJ45)
24-port IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
switching module (WS-X4524-GB-RJ45V)
48-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4548-GB-RJ45)
48-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4448-GB-SFP)
48-port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet sw itching module (WS-X4548-GB-RJ45V)
Backplane channel module (WS-X4019)
6-port 10GbE X2 switching module (WS-X4606-X2-E)
48-port 802.3af PoE 10/100/1000 RJ45 switching module
(WS-X4648-RJ45V-E)
48-port Premium PoE 10/100/1000 (RJ45) switching module
(WS-X4648-RJ45V+E)
1. You will need to configure the 1400 W DC input current as appropriate for the model of switch. Refer to Appendix A,
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Catalyst 4506-E Switch Features

The Catalyst 4506-E switch (see Figure 1-2) is a six-slot switch designed for high-performance high-density wiring closet applications.
Figure 1-2 Catalyst 4506-E Switch (Front View)
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The Catalyst 4506-E switch supports the Supervisor Engine II+, Supervisor Engine II+10GE, Supervisor Engine IV, Supervisor Engine V, Supervisor Engine V-10GE, and Supervisor Engine 6-E. The supervisor engine has a nonblocking, full-duplex, switching fabric that provides connections between the supervisor engine and the switching modules. Some supervisor engines use SFP modules for Gigabit Ethernet connections, or X2 modules for 10-Gigabit Ethernet connections. Refer to the installation note for your supervisor engine for more details on these modules.
Slot 1 is reserved for the supervisor engine only, which provides switching, local and remote management, and switch-status monitoring. Slots
2 through 6 are available for switching modules. The chassis will support up to 24 Gbps per slot for slots 2 through 6, for a maximum of 240 ports and 2 uplinks.
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Table 1-2 describes the features of the Catalyst 4506-E switch.
Ta b l e 1-2 Features of the Catalyst 4506-E Switch
Feature Description
Ethernet speeds Ethernet (10BASE-T) interface to workstations and repeaters
Fast Ethernet (100BASE-T) interface to workstations, servers, switches,
and routers
Note Autonegotiation of link speed on each 10/100 port allows migration
to 100BASE-T from a 10BASE-T installed base.
Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X) interfaces for
backbone interconnection of high-performance workstations, servers, switches and routers
10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for backbone interconnection of
high-performance switches and routers
Standard equipment Six-slot modular chassis with one slot reserved for a supervisor engine
and five slots for switching modules
One hot-swappable fan assembly
Two power supply bays
Power supplies Supports a 1000 W, 1300 W, 1400 W, 2800 W, or 4200 W AC-input
power supply or a 1400 W DC-input single or triple-input power supply
Optional redundant power supply
Supervisor engine support
Supports the WS-X4013+, WS-X4515, WS-X4516, WS-X4516-10GE,
and WS-X45-Sup6-E Supervisor Engines
Holds the ASIC-based forwarding engine (data path) and the
management processor and software (control path)
Features interface monitoring, environmental status, and SNMP and
console/Telnet interface
Note Packets are not forwarded while the module is removed; a system
reboot occurs when a supervisor engine is reinserted.
Switching module support
24-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4124-RJ45)
24-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4124-FX-MT)
48-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FX-MT)
48-port 100BASE-LX10 Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FE-LX-MT)
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48-port 100BASE-BX10-D Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FE-BD-LC)
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Table 1-2 Features of the Catalyst 4506-E Switch (continued)
Feature Description
Switching module support (continued)
Switch Features
48-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-RJ21)
24-port IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX switching
module (WS-X4224-RJ45V)
48-port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 switching
module (WS-X4248-RJ45V)
48-port 100BASE-X Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4248-FE-SFP)
48 port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX RJ-21 switching
module (WS-X4248-RJ21V)
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet plus 2-port Gigabit Ethernet
switching module (WS-X4232-GB-RJ)
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet plus 2-port 1000BASE-X Layer 3
Gigabit Ethernet routing
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module with modular
uplink support (WS-X4232-RJ-XX)
module (WS-X4232-L3)
2-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4302-GB)
6-port 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4306-GB)
6-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4506-GB-T)
18-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4418-GB)
24-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4424-GB-RJ45)
48-port Gigabit Ethernet 1000 BASE LX (SPF) switching module
(WS-X4448-GB-LX)
48-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4448-GB-RJ45)
24-port IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
switching module (WS-X4524-GB-RJ45V)
48-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4548-GB-RJ45)
48-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4448-GB-SFP)
48-port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet sw itching m odule (WS-X4548-GB-RJ45V)
Backplane channel module (WS-X4019)
6-port 10GbE X2 switching module (WS-X4606-X2-E)
48-port 802.3af PoE 10/100/1000 RJ45 switching module
(WS-X4648-RJ45V-E)
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(WS-X4648-RJ45V+E)
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1. You will need to configure the 1400 W DC input current as appropriate for the model of switch. Refer to Appendix A,
“Specifications.”

Supervisor Engine Redundancy

The Catalyst 4507R-E and Catalyst 4510R-E switches support supervisor engine redundancy. Redundancy allows a second supervisor engine to take over if the active supervisor engine fails.
With supervisor engine redundancy enabled, if the active supervisor engine fails or if a manual switchover is performed, the redundant supervisor engine becomes the active supervisor engine. The redundant supervisor engine is automatically initialized with the startup configuration of the active supervisor engine. Depending on the configuration this shortens the switchover time from 30 seconds or longer in Route Processor Redundancy (RPR) mode, to less than a second in Stateful Switch Over (SSO) mode.
In addition to the reduced switchover time, supervisor engine redundancy supports these:
Online insertion and removal (OIR) of the redundant supervisor engine
Supervisor engine redundancy allows OIR of the redundant supervisor engine for maintenance. When the redundant supervisor engine is inserted, the active supervisor engine detects it. The redundant supervisor engine boots into a partially initialized state in RPR mode and a fully initialized state in SSO mode.
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Load the new image on the redundant supervisor engine and conduct a switchover. This minimizes downtime during software changes on the supervisor engine.
When power is first applied to a switch, the supervisor engine that boots first becomes the active supervisor engine and remains active until a switchover occurs.
Redundancy requires that both supervisor engines in the chassis are of the same supervisor engine model, and that they use the same Cisco IOS software image.
For more detail about redundancy, refer to the Configuring Supervisor Engine Redundancy Using RPR and SSO chapter of the software configuration guide for your software release.
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Catalyst 4507R-E Switch Features

The Catalyst 4507R-E switch (see Figure 1-3) is a seven-slot switch designed for high-performance high-density wiring closet applications.
Figure 1-3 Catalyst 4507R-E Switch (Front View)
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The Catalyst 4507R-E switch supports the Supervisor Engine II+, Supervisor Engine IV, Supervisor Engine V, Supervisor Engine V-10GE, and Supervisor Engine 6-E. The supervisor engine has two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a nonblocking, full-duplex, switching fabric that provides connections between the supervisor engine and the switching modules. Some supervisor engines use SFP modules for Gigabit Ethernet connections or X2 modules for 10-Gigabit Ethernet connections. Refer to the installation note for your supervisor engine for more details on these modules.
Slot 3 is reserved for the supervisor engine only, which provides switching, local and remote management, and switch-status monitoring. Slot 4 is reserved for a redundant supervisor engine only. Slots
1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 are available for switching modules and provide 24 Gbps per slot for a maximum
of 240 ports and 4 uplinks.
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Table 1-3 describes the features of the Catalyst 4507R-E switch.
Ta b l e 1-3 Features of the Catalyst 4507R-E Switch
Feature Description
Ethernet speeds Ethernet (10BASE-T) interface to workstations and repeaters
Fast Ethernet (100BASE-T) interface to workstations, servers, switches, and
routers
Note Autonegotiation of link speed on each 10/100 port allows migration to
100BASE-T from a 10BASE-T installed base.
Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X) interfaces for backbone
interconnection of high-performance switches and routers
10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for backbone interconnection of
high-performance switches and routers
Standard equipment Seven-slot modular chassis with one slot reserved for a supervisor engine,
one slot reserved for a redundant supervisor engine, and five slots for switching modules
Two power supply bays
One hot-swappable fan assembly
Power supplies Can support a 1000 W, 1300 W, 1400 W, 2800 W, or 4200W AC-input power
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supply or a 1400 W DC-input single or triple-input power supply
Optional redundant power supply
Supports the WS-X4013+, WS-X4515, WS-X4516, WS-X4516-10GE, and
WS-X45-Sup6-E Supervisor Engines
Holds the ASIC-based forwarding engine (data path) and the management
processor and software (control path)
Features interface monitoring, environmental status, and SNMP and
console/Telnet interface
Note With a single supervisor, packets are not forwarded while the module is
removed; a system reboot occurs when a supervisor engine is reinserted. In redundant systems, removing the active supervisor causes the standby supervisor to become active.
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Table 1-3 Features of the Catalyst 4507R-E Switch (continued)
Feature Description
Switching module support
Switch Features
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet plus 2-port Gigabit Ethernet switching
module (WS-X4232-GB-RJ)
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet plus 2-port 1000BASE-X Layer 3
Gigabit Ethernet routing
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module with modular uplink
support (WS-X4232-RJ-XX)
4-port MT-RJ uplink module (WS-U4504-FX-MT) (optional)
2-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4302-GB)
24-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4124-RJ45)
24-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4124-FX-MT)
48-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4148-FX-MT)
48-port 100BASE-LX10 Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FE-LX-MT)
module (WS-X4232-L3)
48-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4148-RJ)
48-port 100BASE-BX10-D Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FE-BD-LC)
48-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4148-RJ21)
48-port 100BASE-X Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4248-FE-SFP)
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Table 1-3 Features of the Catalyst 4507R-E Switch (continued)
Feature Description
Switching module support (continued)
24-port IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX switching module
(WS-X4224-RJ45V)
48-port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 switching
module (WS-X4248-RJ45V)
48 port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX RJ-21 switching
module (WS-X4248-RJ21V)
6-port 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4306-GB)
6-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4506-GB-T)
18-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4418-GB)
24-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4424-GB-RJ45)
48-port Gigabit Ethernet 1000 BASE LX (SPF) switching module
(WS-X4448-GB-LX)
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48-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4448-GB-RJ45)
24-port IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 switching
module (WS-X4524-GB-RJ45V)
48-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4548-GB-RJ45)
48-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4448-GB-SFP)
48-port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
sw itching m odule (WS-X4548-GB-RJ45V)
6-port 10GbE X2 switching module (WS-X4606-X2-E)
48-port 802.3af PoE 10/100/1000 RJ45 switching module
(WS-X4648-RJ45V-E)
48-port Premium PoE 10/100/1000 RJ45 switching module
(WS-X4648-RJ45V+E)
1. You will need to configure the 1400 W DC input current as appropriate for the model of switch. Refer to Appendix A,
“Specifications.”
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Catalyst 4510R-E Switch Features

The Catalyst 4510R-E switch (see Figure 1-4) is a ten-slot switch designed for high-performance high-density wiring closet applications.
Figure 1-4 Catalyst 4510R-E Switch (Front View)
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The Catalyst 4510R-E switch supports the Supervisor Engine V, Supervisor Engine V-10GE, and Supervisor Engine 6-E. The supervisor engine has a nonblocking, full-duplex, switching fabric that provides connections between the supervisor engine and the switching modules. Some supervisor engines use SFP modules for Gigabit Ethernet connections, or X2 modules for 10
Gigabit Ethernet
connections. Refer to the installation note for your supervisor engine for more details on these modules.
Slot 5 is reserved for the supervisor engine only, which provides switching, local and remote management, and switch-status monitoring. Slot 6 is reserved for a redundant supervisor engine only. Slots
1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are available for switching modules and provide up to 24 Gbps per slot
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for a maximum of 384 ports and 4 uplinks. With a Supervisor Engine 6-E, slots 8 to 10 provide 6 Gbps per slot and all other slots provide 24 Gbps per slot. With a Supervisor Engine V or Supervisor Engine V-10GE, all slots are 6 Gbps and E-series switching modules can not be used.
Table 1-4 describes the features of the Catalyst 4510R-E switch.
Ta b l e 1-4 Features of the Catalyst 4510R-E Switch
Feature Description
Ethernet speeds Ethernet (10BASE-T) interface to workstations and repeaters
Fast Ethernet (100BASE-T) interface to workstations, servers, switches, and
routers
Note Autonegotiation of link speed on each 10/100 port allows migration to
100BASE-T from a 10BASE-T installed base.
Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X) interfaces for backbone
interconnection of high-performance switches and routers
10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for backbone interconnection of
high-performance switches and routers
Standard equipment Ten-slot modular chassis with one slot reserved for a supervisor engine, one
slot reserved for a redundant supervisor engine, and eight slots for switching modules
Two power supply bays
One hot-swappable fan assembly
Power supplies Can support a 1400 W, 2800 W, or 4200 W AC-input power supply or a
1, 2
Supervisor engine support
1400 W DC-input single or triple-input power supply
Optional redundant power supply
Supports the WS-X4516, WS-X4516-10GE, and WS-X45-Sup6-E
Supervisor Engines
Holds the ASIC-based forwarding engine (data path) and the management
processor and software (control path)
Features interface monitoring, environmental status, and SNMP and
console/Telnet interface
Note With a single supervisor, packets are not forwarded while the module is
removed; a system reboot occurs when a supervisor engine is reinserted. In redundant systems, removing the active supervisor causes the standby supervisor to become active.
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Table 1-4 Features of the Catalyst 4510R-E Switch (continued)
Feature Description
Switching module support
Switch Features
24-port 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4124-RJ45)
24-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4124-FX-MT)
48-port 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4148-FX-MT)
48-port 100BASE-LX10 Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FE-LX-MT)
48-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4148-RJ)
48-port 100BASE-BX10-D Fast Ethernet switching module
(WS-X4148-FE-BD-LC)
48-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4148-RJ21)
24-port IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX switching module
(WS-X4224-RJ45V)
48-port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 switching
module (WS-X4248-RJ45V)
48-port 100BASE-X Fast Ethernet switching module (WS-X4248-FE-SFP)
48 port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100BASE-TX RJ-21 switching
module (WS-X4248-RJ21V)
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet plus 2-port Gigabit Ethernet switching
module (WS-X4232-GB-RJ)
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Table 1-4 Features of the Catalyst 4510R-E Switch (continued)
Feature Description
Switching module support (continued)
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet plus 2-port 1000BASE-X Layer 3
Gigabit Ethernet routing
32-port 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet switching module with modular uplink
module (WS-X4232-L3)
support (WS-X4232-RJ-XX)
4-port MT-RJ uplink module (WS-U4504-FX-MT) (optional)
2-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4302-GB)
6-port 1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4306-GB)
6-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4506-GB-T)
18-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4418-GB)
24-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4424-GB-RJ45)
48-port Gigabit Ethernet 1000 BASE LX (SPF) switching module
(WS-X4448-GB-LX)
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48-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4448-GB-RJ45)
24-port IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 switching
module (WS-X4524-GB-RJ45V)
48-port 10/100/1000B A SE -T Gigabit Ethernet sw itching m odule
(WS-X4548-GB-RJ45)
48-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4448-GB-SFP)
48-port IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
sw itching m odule (WS-X4548-GB-RJ45V)
6-port 10GbE X2 switching module (WS-X4606-X2-E)
48-port 802.3af PoE 10/100/1000 RJ45 switching module
(WS-X4648-RJ45V-E)
48-port Premium PoE 10/100/1000 RJ45 switching module
(WS-X4648-RJ45V+E)
1. You will need to configure the 1400 W DC input current as appropriate for the model of switch. Refer to Appendix A,
“Specifications.”
2. 1000W AC and 1300W AC power supplies will fit and function; however, power management is cautioned and only some configurations will have adequate power. Please refer to the Cisco Power Calculator at http://tools.cisco.com/cpc/ before configuring these power supplies.
Supervisor Engines
The following supervisor engines are available for the Catalyst 4500 series and Catalyst 4500 E-series switches:
Supervisor Engine II-Plus (WS-X4013+) (Figure 1-5)
Supervisor Engine II-Plus TS (WS-X4013+TS) (Figure 1-6)
Supervisor Engine II-Plus 10GE (WS-X4013+10GE) (Figure 1-7)
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Supervisor Engine IV (WS-X4515) (Figure 1-8)
Supervisor Engine V (WS-X4516) (Figure 1-9)
Supervisor Engine V-10GE (WS-X4516-10GE) (Figure 1-10)
Supervisor Engine 6-E (WS-X45-Sup6-E) (Figure 1-11)
Note If you move a supervisor engine from a Catalyst 4500 series chassis to a Catalyst 4500-E chassis it must
use Cisco IOS Release 12.2(37)SG or later. Refer to the release note for software upgrade procedures if needed:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_release_note09186a0080758ff3.html #wp305142
The Catalyst 4500 series and Catalyst 4500 E-series supervisor engines have the following features:
Ta b l e 1-5 Supervisor Engine Features
Feature Description
Data path and control Available on all network interfaces
Management functions Interface monitoring
Supervisor Engines
Environmental status
SNMP and console/Telnet interface
MAC addresses supported 32,768 per system (Cisco IOS only)
VLANS Up to 4,096 VLANs with IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging on all ports and
VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
Port aggregation PAg P1 for 100-Mbps and 1000-Mbps EtherChannel
SNMP Full implementation, including entity-MIB, all relevant standard MIBs,
and all relevant Cisco MIBs
RMON The first four groups (Ethernet statistics, Alarms, Events, and History)
are on a per-port basis without an optional RMON processing module
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Supported, which allows you to redirect traffic from any port or VLAN to a SPAN destination port
Performance management Information provided
Hot-swappable Supported. On non-redundant systems, packets are not forwarded while
the supervisor engine is removed, and a system reboot occurs when a supervisor engine is reinserted.
Gigabit Ethernet (using a GBIC or SFP)
Includes two (four on WS-X4516-10GE and WS-X4013+10GE) Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-X) interfaces for backbone interconnection of high-performance switches and routers
10-Gigabit Ethernet (WS-X4516-10GE,
Includes two 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for backbone
interconnection of high-performance switches and routers WS-X4013+10GE and WS-X45-Sup6-E)
Forwarding Layer 2, 3, and 4 forwarding (Cisco IOS only)
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Table 1-5 Supervisor Engine Features (continued)
Feature Description
Supervisor Engine II-Plus 64 Gbps, 48 Mpps (with Catalyst 4506-E and 4507R-E, or 28-Gbps, 21
Mpps with Catalyst 4503-E) full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet switching engine
Supervisor Engine
II-Plus TS
Supervisor Engine
II-Plus 10GE
Supervisor Engine IV 64 Gbps, 48 Mpps (with Catalyst 4506-E and 4507R-E, or 28-Gbps, 21
Supervisor Engine V 96-Gbps, 72 Mpps (with Catalyst 4510R-E, 68 Gbps, 51 Mpps with
Supervisor Engine V-10GE 136-Gbps, 101 Mpps (with Catalyst 4510R-E, 68 Gbps, 51 Mpps with
Supervisor Engine 6-E 320-Gbps, 250 Mpps (with Catalyst 4510R-E, 280 Gbps, 210 Mpps with
1. PAgP = Port Aggregation Protocol
2. SPAN = switched port analyzer
64 Gbps, 48 Mpps (with Catalyst 4503-E only) full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet switching engine
108 Gbps, 81 Mpps full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet switching engine
Mpps with Catalyst 4503-E) full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet switching engine
Catalyst 4507R-E, 64
Gbps, 48 Mpps with Catalyst 4506-E, 28 Gbps, 21 Mpps with Catalyst 4503-E) full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet switching engine
Catalyst 4507R-E, 64
Gbps, 48 Mpps with Catalyst 4506-E, 28 Gbps, 21 Mpps with Catalyst 4503-E) full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet switching engine
Catalyst 4507R-E, 280 136
Gbps, 102 Mpps with Catalyst 4503-E) full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet
Gbps, 210 Mpps with Catalyst 4506-E,
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For information about the connectors, LEDs, and switches located on the front panel of the supervisor engine, see these sections:
LEDs, page 1-22
Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports, page 1-22
10-Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports, page 1-23
10/100BASE-T Management Port, page 1-23
CONSOLE Port, page 1-23
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LEDs

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RESET Button, page 1-24
Compact Flash Slot, page 1-24
Table 1-6 describes the supervisor engine LEDs.
Ta b l e 1-6 Supervisor Engine LEDs
LED Color/State Description
STATUS Indicates the results of a series of self-tests:
Green All diagnostic tests passed.
Red A test failed.
Orange System boot or diagnostic test is in progress, or two power
supplies are installed but only one is turned on.
Off Module is disabled.
UTILIZATION Green 1–100% If the switch is operational, this display indicates the current
traffic load over the backplane (as an approximate percentage).
LINK Indicates the status of the 10/100BASE-T port,
10/100/1000BASE-T or uplink ports:
Green The link is operational.
Orange The link is disabled by user.
Flashing orange The power-on self-test indicates a faulty port.
Off No signal is detected or there is a link configuration failure.
ACTIVE Indicates whether the uplink port is active or not:
(uplink port) Green The port is active.
Off The port is not active.
ACTIVE The LED to the right of the uplink ports is only used in switches
with two supervisors. The LED lights on the active supervisor.

Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports

The Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports operate in full-duplex mode only. GBICs have SC connectors to interface with multimode fiber (MMF) and single-mode fiber (SMF) cable. For more information about GBICs, refer to the Catalyst information for GBICs, X2s, and SFPs are in documents at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_device_support_tables_list.html
When two Supervisor Engine Vs are present in a Catalyst 4507R-E and Catalyst 4510R-E, all four uplinks are active on both Primary (active) and Secondary (standby) supervisor engines by default, or two uplinks are active in a non-redundant configuration. This limits access to slot 10 on the Catalyst 4510R to ports 3 and 4 only. You can only use the 2-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X4302-GB) in slot 10 (flex-slot) when a Supervisor Engine V is used.
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10-Gigabit Ethernet Uplink Ports

The 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports operate in full-duplex mode only, and are only on the WS-X4516-10GE, WS-X4013+10GE, and WS-45-Sup6-E. These ports use the hot-swappable 10GBASE X2 optical transceivers. The X2s have SC connectors to interface with multimode fiber (MMF) and single-mode fiber (SMF) cable.
On a Catalyst 4510R-E with a Supervisor Engine V-10GE, the user can use either four Gigabit Ethernet uplinks using SFPs or two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks using X2s. The user also has the option of using the Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks simultaneously. With this option, the tenth slot can only support the WS-X4302-GB switching module. On a Catalyst 4507R-E, the user can use the Gigabit Ethernet uplinks and 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks simultaneously.
When two Supervisor Engine V-10GEs are present in a Catalyst 4510R-E or Catalyst 4507R-E switch, or two Supervisor Engine II-Plus 10GEs are present in a Catalyst 4507R-E, one X2 uplink is active on both the primary (active) and secondary (standby) supervisor engines by default, or two uplinks are active in a non-redundant configuration.
On a Catalyst 4510R-E with a Supervisor Engine 6-E, 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks using X2s are the only available uplinks. Slots 8-10 are intended for Catalyst 4500 classic switching modules only and all other slots may use classic or E-series switching modules.
Supervisor Engines
When two Supervisor Engine 6-Es are present in a Catalyst 4510R-E or Catalyst 4507R-E switch, or two Supervisor Engine II-Plus 10GEs are present in a Catalyst 4507R-E, one X2 uplink is active on both the primary (active) and secondary (standby) supervisor engines by default, or two uplinks are active in a non-redundant configuration.

SFP Ports

Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports operate in full-duplex mode only and are present on the WS-X4013+TS, WS-X4516-10GE, and WS-X4013+10GE supervisors, as well as some switching modules. WS-X45-Sup6-E supervisors can use Cisco TwinGig converters to support two SFPs per X2 uplink port, for a maximum of 4 SFP ports per supervisor. SFP connectors vary with interface type and may use multimode fiber (MMF), single-mode fiber (SMF) cable, or copper Ethernet cables. SFPs use LC type fiber connectors and RJ-45 copper connectors.

10/100BASE-T Management Port

The 10/100BASE-T Management port supports emergency image recovery. The 10/100BASE-T port supports image downloads from the ROMMON. You can use this feature when the onboard Flash memory does not contain any IOS images, usually after all images were accidentally deleted from onboard Flash.

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Configure the switch from the CLI
Monitor network statistics and errors
Configure SNMP agent parameters
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Note EIA/TIA-232 was known as recommended standard RS-232 before its acceptance as a standard by the
Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).

RESET Button

The RESET button is used to restart the switch.
Note Use a paper clip or other small, pointed object to press the Reset button.

Compact Flash Slot

The Compact Flash slot accepts a Type 1 Compact Flash disk. You can use it for file transfer tasks such as loading a new software image. The Compact Flash card is optional. For more information, refer to
Using the Compact Flash on the Catalyst
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/configuration/notes/ OL_2788.html
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4500 Supervisor Engines at the following URL:
Fan Assembly
Note For complete environmental specifications, including airflow requirements, see Appendix A,
“Specifications.”
The system fan assembly provides cooling air for the internal chassis components. The fan assembly is a tray of fans that you can insert and remove from the chassis while the system is on line. The Catalyst Catalyst fans draw in fresh air from one side and exhaust air on the other side. Catalyst in
Figure 1-12, the others in the series are the same direction.
Caution You must install module filler plates on unused switching module slots to ensure proper airflow.
4503-E fan assembly has two fans and the Catalyst 4506-E fan assembly has four fans, the 4507R-E fan assembly has eight fans, and the Catalyst 4510R-E fan assembly has ten fans. The
4506-E airflow is shown
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Figure 1-12 Cat alyst 4506-E Airflow

Power Supplies

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Note For detailed specifications on all Catalyst 4500 power supplies, refer to the “Catalyst 4507R-E Switch
Specifications” section on page A-3.
A Catalyst 4500 E-series switch can use a 1000 W, 1300 W, 1400 W, 2800 W (see Figure 1-13), or 4200 W (with two inputs, see Figure 1-14) AC-input power supply, a 1400 W DC-input power supply with integrated PEM (see Figure 1-15), or a 1400 W DC multiple-input power supply (see Figure 1-16). The power supplies are hot-swappable. If you have power supplies of different types installed in the two bays, only one will be active and some power features will not be available. The power supply in the left bay is PS1, the one in the right bay is PS2.
The AC-input power supply has a power cord that connects each power supply to the site power source. The DC-input power supply is equipped with a input terminal block that is directly connected to the site power wiring.
Each power supply has an ON/OFF switch that supplies power to the switch. For information on removing and replacing power supplies, see the
on page 4-2.
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Note The 4200 W AC power supply should not be used in mixed-voltage configurations. All the inputs in a
chassis must be the same voltage (110 or 220 V).
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Figure 1-15 1400 W DC-Input Power Supply
Figure 1-16 1400 W DC Triple-Input Power Supply
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products, and can only be used with similar supplies. In redundant mode, the two power supplies must have identical inputs.
The 1400 W DC input power supply (either single or triple-input) may be used with the Catalyst 4500 Series AC Power Shelf. Documentation for the Catalyst 4500 Series AC Power Shelf is at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/configuration/notes/ 78_15068.html
Catalyst 4500 E-series switches support one power supply and an optional redundant power supply. Each AC power supply has an individual power cord and status LEDs. Systems with redundant power supplies will share the load, with each unit providing approximately one-half of the total load. For information about configuring your switch for redundant and combined modes, refer to the software configuration guide for your switch.
The Catalyst 4510R-E requires at least 1400 W of input power. (The 1000 W AC and 1300 W AC power supplies will fit and function in a Catalyst 4510R-E; however, power management may be required in high density configurations.) Cisco recommends the use of the 1400 power supplies for the Catalyst
4510R-E.
W DC, 1400 W AC, and 2800 W AC
When power is removed from one power supply on a Catalyst 4500 E-series switch that has two power supplies, the redundant power feature causes the second power supply to produce full power.
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Table 1-7 describes the power supply LEDs.
Ta b l e 1-7 Power Supply LEDs
LED Color/State Description
INPUT OK Indicates whether the input voltage is within the required
OUTPUT FAIL
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range:
Green Input voltage is within the required range.
Flashing Input voltage is present, but is below required range.
Off Input voltage is below the required range or the power supply
is off.
Red Output voltage is not within the specified range.
Off Output voltage is within the specified range.
Green The fans are operational.
Off The fans are not operational.
Green –48 V passthru output voltage is enabled and is greater than
–39
V and less than –60 V.
Off Indicates any of the following:

Power Supply Fan

Each power supply has a built-in fan. Air enters the front of the power supply (power-input end) and exits through the back. An air dam keeps the airflow separate from the rest of the chassis, which is cooled by the system fan assembly.

Load-Sharing Feature

When you install and turn on a second power supply on a Catalyst 4500 E-series switch, it provides approximately one-half of the required power to the system. If one power supply fails, the other power supply immediately assumes full power to maintain uninterrupted system operation.
Note Load sharing works only when both power supplies in the chassis are the same type.
Passthru breakers are not enabled.
DC input is less than –40.5 V.
One or more –48 V outputs is less than –39 V.
Amber Passthru breakers are enabled and input voltage exceeds
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When you install a redundant power supply, load sharing and fault tolerance are enabled automatically; no additional software configuration is required.

Environmental Monitoring Feature

With the environmental monitoring and reporting feature, you can keep your system running by resolving adverse environmental conditions before loss of operation.
The power supply monitors its own internal temperature and voltages. In the event of excessive internal temperature, the power supply shuts down to prevent damage. When the power supply returns to a safe operating temperature, it restarts. If the power supply output voltage is not within the specified range, the LED labeled OUTPUT FAIL will light. An instance of substantial output overvoltage can shut down the power supply.
An instance of substantial input over-voltage (greater than –75 V DC continuous) can damage the power supply input circuitry and can cause it to shut down permanently.
For a 1400 W DC power supply, the main power switch has an input range of –40.5 to –72 V DC, while the –48 if exposed to greater than –56 V voltage range. If the PoE shuts down due to input over-voltage (greater than –56 V converter section does not shut down.
The supervisor engine monitors the status of each power supply and provides a status report through the switch software. For more details on how the supervisor engine monitors the power supplies, refer to the “Environmental Monitoring and Power Management” chapter of the Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide.
V PoE operates over a range of –40.5 to –56 V DC. The PoE either fails to start or shuts down
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1400 W DC Triple-input Power Supply Operational Modes

The 1400 W DC Triple Input SP Power Supply (data only) allows added redundancy by providing terminals for two DC inputs rated at 15 A and one rated at 12.5 A per power supply.
This power supply has five operational modes depending on the inputs receiving power. When all three inputs are active, at input voltages greater than –44.0 V DC, the power supply delivers 1400 W maximum total output.
Ta b l e 1-8 Input Modes
Input Mode
1 1 1 x 12.5 A 386 W @ –40.5 V DC
2 2 OR 3 1 x 15 A 466 W @ –40.5 V DC
3 1, 2 OR 3 1 x 12.5 A and
4 2, 3 2 x 15A 914 W @ –40.5 V DC
5 1, 2, 3 1 x 12.5A and
Tabl e 1-8 provides output information for these modes, given a single supply.
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Maximum Total Output Power
412 W @ –44.0 V DC
495 W @ –44.0 V DC
845 W @ –40.5 V DC 908 W @ –44.0 V DC
990 W @ –44.0 V DC
1294 W @ –40.5 V DC 1400 W @ –44.0 V DC
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The maximum total input current is 42.5A and the maximum ambient temperature is 55 C. To determine total maximum input power to a supply, add up the active individual module input power ratings.
Table 1-9 provides output information for these modes, given two supplies working in combined mode. Table 1-10 provides output information for these modes, given two supplies working in redundant mode.
Ta b l e 1-9 Combined Mode Power Supply Configuration
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Input Number
Maximum Input Current
Maximum Input Power @ –44 V DC
1 12.5 A @ –44 V DC 550 W
2 15 A @ –44 V DC 660 W
3 15 A @ –44 V DC 660 W
Ta b l e 1-10 Dual Redundant Mode Power Supply Configuration
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Approximate Input Current
Approximate Input Power @ –40.5 V DC
Approximate Input Power @ –44 V DC
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Note In a redundant configuration with all inputs supplied, there must be a 100 W minimum system load or
the OUTPUT FAIL LED shows a false failure.
The 1400 W DC Triple Input SP Power Supply requires a minimum draw from the system that it is installed in.
Ta b l e 1-11 Minimum Load Table
Table 1-11 shows the minimum draw for the possible modes.
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OFF OFF ON 1.33A 0.6A
Mode 3 ON ON OFF 2.66A 0.6A
ON OFF ON 2.66A 0.6A
Mode 4 OFF ON ON 2.66A 0.6A
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Mode 5 ON ON ON 4A 0.6A
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Mode 1 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 2.66A 1.2A
Mode 2 OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF 2.66A 1.2A
Mode 3 ON ON OFF ON ON OFF 5.32A 1.2A
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System Architecture
This section describes the interaction between the various system components of Catalyst 4500 E-series switches. Only the Catalyst 4503-E switch is shown in the examples.
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Figure 1-17 shows power ingress and flow through the system.
Figure 1-17 Power Flow
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Power enters the switch through the power supplies. Several types of power supplies are available, depending on the power needs for your system and the power type available on your site. All power supplies provide a 3.3 V circuit (shown as a dash-dot line) to the components on the backplane and a 12
V circuit (shown as a solid line) that is carried over the backplane to the fans, supervisor engine, and switching modules. Power supplies that support PoE (1300 W AC, 2800 W AC, 4200 W AC or 1400 W DC) also provide a –48 V circuit (shown as a dashed line) to PoE-enabled switching modules, which is then available to the powered device connected to the switching module.
Note The Supervisor Engine II-Plus TS has internal DC-to-DC converters that use the 12 V circuit to provide
PoE to powered devices connected to the Supervisor engine only. If your system has a Supervisor Engine II-Plus TS in slot 1, you still need a PoE-enabled power supply to provide PoE to the other slots.
All Catalyst 4500 E-series switches support dual power supplies, configurable for combined mode or redundant mode. In combined mode, the switch has available the combined rated wattage of both power supplies, less some expected efficiency loss. In redundant mode, one power supply provides power to the system and the other supply is on standby should there be a failure in either the power supply or the input voltage source it is connected to.
Power over Ethernet
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series switches support the 802.3af standard for PoE on 10/100 or 10/100/1000 ports, enabling customers to support telephones, wireless base stations, video cameras, and other appliances. PoE makes it possible to place devices in unique locations without having to provide
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new outlets and costly electrical circuits. PoE also enables businesses to isolate critical devices on a single power system so that the entire system can be supported by uninterruptable power supply (UPS) backup.
All new Cisco Catalyst PoE switching modules can support 15.4 W of power per port simultaneously. Not only do the modules support the IEEE standard, including the optional power classifications, but the Cisco pre-standard power implementation is also supported to help ensure backward compatibility with existing Cisco powered devices. The modules are compatible with any chassis and supervisor engine. Most importantly, the Catalyst 4500 E-series switch has the power supplies and accessories to support
15.4 W per port on every port simultaneously in any fully loaded chassis. (This requires an external power shelf or a 4200 W dual-input power supply.)
With the advent of powered devices requiring as much as 15.4 W and the different combinations of power supplies and chassis port densities, it becomes quite possible to over-subscribe the PoE capacity of the power supplies. This temporary over-subscription typically occurs when a power supply configured in combined mode fails or when the user has not kept track of the powered devices and plugs in one too many. The best practice is to design a PoE system in which all devices receive the power needed at all times. When a power supply is over-subscribed—more power is being drawn from it than it can supply—the power supply shuts down. There are several ways to predictably manage a temporary PoE over-subscription:
PoE Switching Modules
1. Configure unused ports to never receive PoE. This prevents a user from inadvertently plugging a
powered device into a port and causing problems for other powered devices.
2. Configure ports to be in static mode. This is for ports that have highest priority, such as phones for
executives or wireless access points. If ports need to be disabled because of a power shortage, auto ports are disabled before static ports.
3. Configure the maximum wattage on ports to be less than the default, based on the maximum power
consumption of the powered device. This disallows devices demanding unexpected amounts of power and also stretches the finite resources of the power supplies. For example, the default port wattage is 15.4
W. By configuring a maximum of 7 W, twice as many PoE powered devices can be
supported with the same power supply.
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series offers switching modules, power supplies, and accessories required to deploy and operate a standards-based PoE internetwork. PoE provides –48 V DC power over standard Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable up to 100 meters when an IEEE 802.3af-compliant or Cisco pre-standard powered device is attached to the PoE switching module port. Instead of requiring wall power, attached devices such as IP phones, wireless base stations, video cameras, and other IEEE-compliant appliances can use power provided by the PoE switching modules. This capability gives network administrators centralized control over power and eliminates the need to install outlets in ceilings and other out-of-the-way places where a powered device may be installed.
Although references to “PoE,” “inline-power,” and “voice” power supplies and switching modules are synonymous, there are only two versions: Cisco prestandard and IEEE 802.3af compliant. Every Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series chassis and PoE power supply supports the IEEE 802.3af standard and the Cisco prestandard power implementation ensuring backward compatibility with existing Cisco powered devices. All IEEE 802.3af-compliant switching modules can distinguish an IEEE or Cisco prestandard powered device from an unpowered network interface card (NIC), ensuring that power is applied only when an appropriate device is connected.
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All PoE switching modules can distinguish an IEEE or Cisco prestandard powered device from an unpowered network interface card (NIC) to ensure power is applied only when an appropriate device is connected. With a Cisco PoE network, administrators can depend on a robust network that is safe to deploy and simple to maintain.
Deploying PoE on the Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series
When the switch is properly configured, implementing PoE is easy when it is used with a Cisco powered device that supports Cisco Discovery Protocol. All PoE switching modules automatically detect an attached powered device the moment it is installed. Also, the switch returns unused port power to the system power budget for use by other devices because it supports the IEEE802.3af optional power classifications.
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series offers internal power supplies and external power devices for multiple deployment scenarios. These scenarios include small and large deployments in AC or DC environments for data-only configurations, and scalability of up to 15.4 W per port for PoE configurations.
The switches share a common power supply form factor. Each Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series chassis is designed for 1 + 1 power protection while meeting the needs of PoE demands. In addition to power resiliency, the Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series includes 1 + 1 supervisor-engine redundancy (Cisco Catalyst 4507R-E and Catalyst 4510R-E only) and software-based fault tolerance. Integrated resiliency in both hardware and software minimizes network downtime, helping ensure workforce productivity, portability, and customer success.
All available Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series compatible power supplies can be used for data-only deployments, which typically require just a few hundred watts. For deployments that dictate support for PoE power, Cisco offers several options.
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The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series offers several internal supplies: 1000 W AC (data only), 1400 W AC (data only), 1300 W (data and PoE), 1400 W DC (data and PoE), 2800 W (data and PoE), and 4200 W AC (data and PoE). When more than 4200 W of redundant data and PoE are required for a Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series chassis in an AC-powered environment, Cisco offers an external AC power shelf that houses two 2500 7500
W—the remaining 2500 W supply can be used for N + 1 protection.
W AC power supplies. When two power shelves are combined, they can produce
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-series has two DC power options; one is optimized for data-only deployments in service provider central offices (part number PWR-C45-1400DC), and the other is used for high-power PoE deployments (part number PWR-C45-1400DC-P).
Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series External AC Power Shelf and 1400 W DC Power Supply with Integrated Power Entry Module
The external AC power shelf must be used in conjunction with the 1400 W DC power supply. In addition to providing power for the chassis, fans, and non-PoE switching modules, the 1400 W DC power supply contains a power entry module (PEM). The PEM is used to pass additional power to the chassis backplane, power demanded by the PoE switching modules. The chassis power trace used for PoE is independent from the one used by the supervisor engine(s), fan tray, and backplane components. The 1400 W DC power supply can accept up to 7500 be dedicated for data (supervisor engine, fan tray, etc.), while the remaining power is passed through via the PEM and is used for PoE.
When only one external AC power shelf is used (with two 2500 W AC power supplies), it provides the 1400
W DC power supply with 5000 W of DC power in total. When two AC power shelves are strapped
together, the switch can provide up to 7500
W DC for data and PoE applications. Up to 1400 W can
W of DC power (3 + 1 redundant).
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Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Service Provider DC Power Supply
The triple-input 1400 W DC power supply is optimized for service provider or central-office deployments. By providing multiple inputs, the service provider DC power supply enables central-office technicians to customize the output power to meet their application needs. Many central-office deployments require only a fraction of the 1400 W available in the service provider power supply. Low current inputs mean technicians can connect the supply to smaller fuses and breakers. The service provider power supply makes it possible to deploy a Cisco Catalyst 4503-E with a single 15 A circuit. Likewise, it is possible to deploy a fully populated Cisco Catalyst 4510R-E with two 20 A and one 15 A circuits rather than a single 60 A connection, which often requires rack rewiring.
Management Flow
Figure 1-18 shows management and status information flow through the system.
Figure 1-18 Management Flow
PS1 PS2
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Fan tray
Supervisor engine
Switching module
Switching module
Backplane
Terminal
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Each system component has an EEPROM that identifies it to the supervisor engine over a serial connection on the backplane, which also passes along information like temperature, fan speed, power draw per slot and port, and port activity. LED status information is also sent to the supervisor engine, which makes it available to an administrator through a terminal connection or management software.
All Catalyst 4500 E-series switches support:
Cisco Group Management Protocol, for standards-based and Cisco technology-enhanced efficient
multimedia networking.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
CiscoWorks, which can manage critical network characteristics such as availability, responsiveness,
resilience, and security.
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Cisco NetFlow Services. The Cisco NetFlow Services Card for the Supervisor Engine IV and V
support statistics capture in hardware for flow-based and VLAN-based statistics monitoring. This data can be exported, collected, and analyzed for virus detection and mitigation, network-traffic accounting, usage-based network billing, network planning, network monitoring, and data-mining capabilities. Cisco NetFlow Services is integral to the Supervisor Engine V-10GE.
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Switching Traffic Flow
All Catalyst 4500 series switches use a shared memory switching fabric. All forwarding decisions, QoS, security policies and transmit queuing are implemented in the Supervisor Engine. Individual switching modules are transparent, and only contain simple stub ASICs and PHYs; they do not perform buffering or local switching. Classic switching modules and Classic IOS supervisor engines have a per slot switching capacity of 6 Gbps, while E-series switching modules and supervisor engines have a per slot switching capacity of 24 Gbps.
Frames flow into the switch through interfaces on the switching modules. Each switching module connects to a backplane that supports a connection of up to 24 Gbps up to the supervisor engine. When a frame reaches the supervisor engine, and a forwarding decision is made, the packet is sent out a port on the same switching module, a different switching module, or the supervisor engine uplinks.
Figure 1-19 shows a conceptual diagram of switching traffic flow through the system.
Figure 1-19 Switching Traffic Flow
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Over-subscription
chassis
6 Gbps per slot
Classic switching module
24 Gbps per slot
E-Series switching module
Uplinks
Supervisor Engine
IP network
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Classic Catalyst 4500 Series 48 port 10/100/1000 E-Series Switching modules are 8:1 oversubscribed and Catalyst 4500 E-Series 48 port 10/100/1000 Switching modules are 2:1 oversubscribed. On both types of switching modules, there are multiplexing ASIC's which group the front panel ports and multiplex them to the internal switch fabric. On a 48 port 10/100/1000 Classic Catalyst 4500 Series switching module, eight front panel ports are multiplexed into a a single, nonblocking, full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet connection to the internal switch fabric of the Catalyst 4500 Classic Supervisors or the Supervisor 6-E. On the Catalyst 4500 E-series 48 port 10/100/1000 switching modules, six front panel ports are multiplexed into a 3 gigabit nonblocking, full-duplex Ethernet connection to the internal switch fabric on the Supervisor Engine 6-E.
If the data rate received for a port presents a potential overflow condition, flow control sends pause frames to the remote port to temporarily stop traffic and prevent frame loss. For both Classic and E-series switching modules each port operates independently so that flow control, or configuration of one port, does not block or degrade the performance of another port in that group.
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The 6 port 2.5:1 oversubscribed 10GbE X2 based switching module operates in a similar way. The six front panel ports are multiplexed by groups of three into two ASICS, each having a 12 gigabit connection into the internal switch fabric.
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Supervisor Redundancy
System Architecture
In a Catalyst 4500 E-series chassis with the Supervisor 6-E, there is no performance degradation when both Classic and E-series line cards are mixed within the chassis. The Classic switching modules will continue to operate at 6 gigabits per slot and the E-series switching modules will operate at 24 gigabits per slot.
The Cisco Catalyst 4507R-E and Catalyst 4510R-E switches support 1+1 supervisor-engine redundancy for integrated resiliency. Redundant supervisor engines help minimize network downtime. With the support of stateful switchover (SSO), the secondary supervisor engine serves as a backup to immediately take over after a primary supervisor failure. During the switchover, Layer 2 links are maintained transparently without the need to renegotiate sessions. As a result, business-critical applications such as Voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls are not dropped. The Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) Aware feature in Cisco IOS software is also supported, providing the ability to interface with NSF-capable devices and to continue forwarding packets as routing information is updated upon a supervisor-engine switchover.
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This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Statement 1024
Warning
Warning
Class 1 laser product.
If you will be using your switch as a PoE source, the following warning applies:
Voltages that present a shock hazard can exist on inline power circuits if interconnections are made by using uninsulated exposed metal contacts, conductors, or terminals. Avoid using such interconnection methods unless the exposed metal parts are in a restricted access location and users and service people who are authorized to access the location are made aware of the hazard. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
This chapter describes how to prepare your site for the installation of the switch. The information is presented in these sections:
Electrostatic Discharge, page 2-2
Site Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation, page 2-3
Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems, page 2-3
Site-Planning Checklist, page 2-11
Statement 1008
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Electrostatic Discharge

Note See the Site-Planning Checklist at the end of this chapter to help ensure that you complete all
site-planning activities before you install the switch.
Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge is common on Category 5E and Category 6 cabling systems.
Category 5E and Category 6 cables have higher capacitance than Category 5 cables. As a result, Category 5E and Category 6 cables can store higher voltages than Category 5 cables and are more prone to damaging networking equipment if a differential discharge event occurs.
Unshielded twisted-pair cables can store high voltages. When these charged cables are connected to networking equipment, energy is discharged into the networking equipment; this is known as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Networking equipment is commonly designed and tested to withstand common mode ESD events of up to 2000 expectation that the discharge is delivered to all pins of a port at once. Sometimes, voltage is discharged to some of the pins of the connector and not others, or to some pins on the connector before others. This is known as a differential discharge event, which can damage the networking equipment being connected.
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V. The design for the common mode event is based on the
You can take the following measures to prevent ESD cable damage:
Ground the cable before connecting the networking equipment. You can create a grounding cable
using an RJ-45 patch cable by doing the following:
Bare the wires on one end
Connect the wires to a suitable and safe earth ground
Connect the RJ-45 cable to a female RJ-45 connector
Briefly connect all cables to the grounded cable before connecting to networking equipment.
Leave cables from the networking equipment in the distribution closet connected to ports at user
desktops. After you make connections on either side of the cable to networking equipment, the cable will not build up charge.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. Port adapters and processor modules consist of printed circuit boards that are fixed in metal carriers. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and connectors are integral components of the carrier. Although the metal carrier helps to protect the board from ESD, use a preventive antistatic strap during handling.
Following are guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
Always use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
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Connect the equipment end of the strap to an unfinished chassis surface.
When installing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to
properly seat the bus connectors in the backplane or midplane. These devices prevent accidental removal, provide proper grounding for the system, and help to ensure that bus connectors are properly seated.
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When removing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to
release the bus connectors from the backplane or midplane.
Handle carriers by available handles or edges only; avoid touching the printed circuit boards or
connectors.
Place a removed component board-side-up on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding container.
If you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static shielding container.
Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects
components from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.
Caution For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be
between 1 and 10 megohm (Mohm).
Site Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation
This section provides module power requirements and heat dissipation specifications for the Catalyst
For more information about power management and planning, refer to the “Environmental Monitoring and Power Management” chapter in the Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide version appropriate for your software.
Knowing the power requirements is useful for planning the power distribution system needed to support the switches. You should consider the heat dissipation specifications when estimating the air-conditioning requirements for an installation. For all Catalyst engines, and switching modules in AC or DC environments see the Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/module/guide/ 0aspecs.html#wp1007594
Catalyst 4500 E-series supervisor engines and switching modules are discussed elsewhere in this book.
4500 E-series switches. You should verify site power before you install the switch.
4500 series switches, supervisor

Power Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems

This section provides guidelines for connecting the Catalyst 4500 E-series switch AC power supplies to the site power source. Basic guidelines include the following:
Make sure each chassis power supply has its own dedicated branch circuit.
Size the circuits according to local and national codes.
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protect the circuit.
Place the source AC outlet within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the system and make sure it is easily
accessible.
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Make sure the AC power receptacles used to plug in the chassis are the grounding type. The
grounding conductors that connect to the receptacles should connect to protective earth ground at the service equipment.
Four types of AC-input power supplies are available:
1000 W—Ta b le 2-1 lists the AC-input power cord options, specifications, Cisco part numbers, and
shows the different styles of 1000 W AC-input power cord wall plugs that are available for North America and international locations as well as the appliance coupler that is attached to the power supply end of the power cord.
1300 W—Ta b le 2-1 lists the AC-input power cord options, specifications, and Cisco product
numbers, and shows the different styles of 1300 W AC-input power cord wall plugs that are available for North America or various international locations as well as the appliance coupler that is attached to the power supply end of the power cord.
Note For North America, the power cord plug types and appliance couplers on the power supplies
are different for the 1000 countries, the plugs shown are the same for the 1000 W and 1300 W power supplies.
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W power supplies and the 1300 W power supplies; for other
1400 W—Ta b le 2-1 lists the AC-input power cord options, specifications, and Cisco product
numbers, and shows the different styles of 1400 W AC-input power cord wall plugs that are available for North America or various international locations as well as the appliance coupler that is attached to the power supply end of the power cord.
2800 W—Ta b le 2-1 lists the AC-input power cord options, specifications, and Cisco part numbers,
and shows the different styles of 2800 W AC-input power cord wall plugs that are available for North America and international locations as well as the appliance coupler that is attached to the other end of the 2800
4200 W—Ta b le 2-1 lists the AC-input power cord options, specifications, and Cisco part numbers,
W power supply power cord.
and shows the different styles of 4200 W AC-input power cord wall plugs that are available for North America and international locations as well as the appliance coupler that is attached to the other end of the 4200
W power supply power cord.
The cable part numbers use standard conventions as shown in this example: CAB-L620P-C19-US. CAB-L means the cable will lock to the outlet. 620P means the cable is intended for a NEMA 220V 20 AMP circuit connection. C19 refers to the appliance side connector shape, rated for 20 Amps. US is the country the cable is intended for use in.
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Ta b l e 2-1 AC-Input Power Cord Options
Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Plug Type
1000 W Power Supply (PWR-C45-1000AC=)
North America CAB-7KAC= 8.2 ft (2.5 m) 125 VAC, 15 A NEMA 5-15P
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Appliance Coupler
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120354
Australia, New
Zealand
Europe (except
CAB-7KACA= 8.2 ft (2.5 m) 250 VAC, 15 A SAA/3,
AS/NZS 3112-1993
CAB-7KACE= 8.2 ft (2.5 m) 250 VAC, 16 A CEE 7/7
Italy)
Italy CAB-7KACI= 8.2 ft (2.5 m) 250 VAC, 16 A 1/3/16 CEI 23-16
United Kingdom
CAB-7KACU= 8.2 ft (2.5 m) 250 VAC, 13 A BS 89/13
BS 1363/A
Argentina CAB-7KACR= 8.2 ft (2.5 m) 250 VAC, 10 A IRAM 2073
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1300 W (PWR-C45-1300ACV=) and 1400 W (PWR-C45-1400AC=) Power Supplies
North America CAB-7513AC= 14 ft (4.3 m) 125 VAC, 20 A NEMA 5-20
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Table 2-1 AC-Input Power Cord Options (continued)
Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Plug Type
Australia, New
Zealand
CAB-7513ACA= 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 15 A SAA/3,
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Europe (except
CAB-7513ACE= 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 16 A CEE 7/7
Italy)
Italy CAB-7513ACI= 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 16 A 1/3/16, CEI 23-16
United Kingdom
CAB-7513ACU= 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 13 A BS 89/13
BS 1363/A
Argentina CAB-7513ACR= 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 10 A IRAM 2073
North America (locking)
CAB-AC-2800W-TWLK= 13.6 ft
(4.1
m)
250 VAC, 16 A NEMA L6-20
200–240 VAC operation
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CAB-AC-2800W-6-20 13.2 ft
200–240 VAC operation
Europe CAB-AC-2800W-EU= 13.2 ft
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(4.0
m)
m)
250 VAC, 16 A NEMA 6-20
non-locking
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250 VAC, 16 A CEE 7/7
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Table 2-1 AC-Input Power Cord Options (continued)
Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Plug Type
International CAB-AC-2800W-INT= 13.6 ft
(4.1
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250 VAC, 16 A IEC 309
m)
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Appliance Coupler
2800 W Power Supply (PWR-C45-2800ACV=)
North America (locking)
CAB-AC-2800W-TWLK= 13.6 ft
(4.1
m) 200–240 VAC operation
North America (non-locking)
CAB-AC-2800W-6-20 13.2 ft
(4.0
m) 200–240 VAC operation
Europe CAB-AC-2800W-EU= 13.2 ft
(4.0
m)
International CAB-AC-2800W-INT= 13.6 ft
(4.1
m)
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250 VAC, 16 A NEMA L6-20
120361
250 VAC, 16 A NEMA 6-20
non-locking
120355
250 VAC, 16 A CEE 7/7
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250 VAC, 16 A IEC 309
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North America
CAB-US515P-C19-US 9.8 ft
120 VAC operation
North America (locking)
CAB-L620P-C19-US 14 ft (4.2 m) 250 VAC, 20 A NEMA L6-20
200–240 VAC operation
Appliance Coupler
125VAC, 15A NEMA 5-15P
(2.98
m)
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Table 2-1 AC-Input Power Cord Options (continued)
Locale Part Number Length Plug Rating Plug Type
North America (non-locking)
CAB-US620P-C19-US 13.2 ft
200–240 VAC operation
(4.02
m)
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250 VAC, 20 A NEMA 6-20
non-locking
120355
Europe CAB-CEE77-C19-EU 13.2 ft
(4.0
m)
International (including
CAB-I309-C19-INT 13.6 ft
(4.1
m)
250 VAC, 15 A CEE 7/7
250 VAC, 16 A IEC 309
Argentina and South Africa)
Australia CAB-A3112-C19-AUS 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 15 A AS/NZZS 3112
Italy CAB-C2316-C19-IT 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 16 A CEI 23-16
United
CAB-BS1363-C19-UK 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 15 A BS 1363
Kingdom
120357
120360
120356
120358
2-8
120359
Israeli CAB-S132-C19-ISRL 14 ft (4.3 m) 250 VAC, 16 A SI32
130922
UPS 220V CAB-C19-CBN 9 ft (2.74 m) 250 VAC, 20 A IEC-60320-C20
130923
UPS 110V CAB-C19-C14 14 ft (4.3 m) 125 VAC, 16 A IEC-60320-C14
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Power Connection Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems
This section provides the basic guidelines for connecting the Catalyst 4500 E-series switch compatible DC-input power supplies to the site power source or AC power shelf:
All power connection wiring should conform to local and national codes.
DC (–) and DC return (+) terminals are evaluated for use with 1/0 AWG wire (1400W DC supply
only).
The ground terminal is evaluated for use with 6 AW G wi r e ( 10 AWG for the multi-input power
supply).
DC (–) and DC return (+) wire lugs shall not exceed 0.83 inches in width (0.378 inches for the
multi-input power supply).
For DC power cables, we recommend that you use commensurately rated, high-strand-count copper
wire cable. Connection to the DC-input power supply requires one earth ground cable, one source DC (–), and one source DC return (+). The length of the cables depends on your switch location. These cables are not available from Cisco Systems. They are available from any commercial cable vendor.
The color coding of the source DC power cable leads depends on the color coding of the site DC
power source. Typically, green or green and yellow indicate that the cable is a ground cable. Because there is no color code standard for source DC wiring, you must ensure that the power cables are connected to the DC-input power supply terminal block in the proper (+) and (–) polarity. In some cases, the source DC cable leads might have a positive (+) or a negative (–) label. This label is a relatively safe indication of the polarity, but you must verify the polarity by measuring the voltage between the DC cable leads. When making the measurement, the positive (+) lead and the negative (–) lead must always match the (+) and (–) labels on the DC-input power supply terminal block.

Calculating DC Input Current

Complete power usage tables are in the Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide. To calculate the DC input current needed for data and inline power applications, use the following steps (the example shows the DC input current requirement in a Catalyst 4503-E with a Supervisor Engine II and two WS-X4306-GB modules, and assumes a DC input voltage of -48
Step 1 Add the power requirement for each component in your system.
Catalyst 4503-E uses 54 W
Supervisor Engine II+ uses 147 W
WS-X4306-GB uses 2 X 47 = 94 W
Total DC input power = 295 W
Step 2 After the entries for all components have been added together, divide that number by the DC input
voltage to determine the DC input current.
Input current = 295 W/48 VDC = 6.14 A for data only.
Step 3 to Step 5 are for applications requiring inline power. If your configuration does not include inline power devices, the DC input current is the result of Step 2.
Step 3 If you want to add an inline-capable module (WS-X4148-RJ45V) with 10 inline devices (such as IP
Phones) to your system, calculate the DC output power sent to inline devices.
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Step 4 Find the DC input power using the DC output power.
Step 5 Divide the DC input power by the DC voltage input of –48 V to find the DC input current used by inline
Step 6 Add the DC input current used by data and the DC input current used by inline devices to find the total
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10 X 6.3 W = 63 W for inline devices.
6.3 Watts is correct for a Cisco IP phone. Wattage consumption will depend on the inline device used.
63/.96 (efficiency) = 65 W of DC input power.
devices.
65/48 = 1.4 Amps for inline devices.
DC input current.
Total DC input current = 6.14 + 1.4 = 7.54 A.
Planning a proper location for the switch and the layout of your equipment rack or wiring closet is essential for successful system operation. You should install the switch in an enclosed, secure area, ensuring that only qualified personnel have access to the switch and control of the environment. Equipment placed too close together or inadequately ventilated can cause system overtemperature conditions. In addition, poor equipment placement can make chassis panels inaccessible and difficult to maintain.
The switch operates as a standalone system mounted in a rack in a secure wiring closet. It requires a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and air-conditioned environment. To ensure normal operation, maintain ambient airflow. If the airflow is blocked or restricted, or if the intake air is too warm, an overtemperature condition can occur. The switch environmental monitor can then shut down the system to protect the system components.
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To ensure normal operation and avoid unnecessary maintenance, plan your site configuration and prepare your site before installation. After installation, make sure the site maintains an ambient temperature of 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104ºF). It is essential to keep the area around the chassis as free from dust and foreign conductive material (such as metal flakes from nearby construction activity) as is possible.
Multiple switches can be rack-mounted with little or no clearance above and below the chassis. However, when mounting a switch in a rack with other equipment, or when placing it on the floor near other equipment, ensure that the exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vent of the chassis.
Cooling air is drawn in through the right side of the chassis. Keep the right side clear of obstructions, including dust and foreign conductive material, and away from the exhaust ports of other equipment.
Appendix A, “Specifications,” lists the operating and nonoperating environmental site requirements for
the switches. To maintain normal operation and ensure high system availability, maintain an ambient temperature and clean power at your site. The environmental ranges listed in
“Specifications,” are those within which the switch will continue to operate; however, a measurement
that approaches the minimum or maximum of a range indicates a potential problem. You can maintain normal operation by anticipating and correcting environmental anomalies before they exceed the maximum operating range.
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Calculating System Heat Dissipation

To calculate the expected heat dissipation from a switch, add the total amount of power drawn from power supply by the system's configuration, then divide the total amount of power by the efficiency of the power supply. Multiply the result by 3.415 to get the system heat dissipation in BTUs/hr.
First example (System without any powered devices):

Site-Planning Checklist

Components
1 - Catalyst 4506-E with fans 50 W
1 - Supervisor Engine IV 145 W
1 - WS-X4248-RJ45V with no phones 72 W
total output power 267 W
Total heat dissipated by system = (267/.75) * 3.415 = 1215 BTUs/hr
Note All power supplies have different efficiencies, An average efficiency figure of 75% was chosen.
Second example (same system but this time with one IEEE class 3 device):
Components
1 - Catalyst 4506-E with fans 50 W
1 - Supervisor Engine IV 145 W
1 - WS-X4248-RJ45V with no phones 72 W
1 - IEEE class 3 device 17.3 W
total output power 284 W
Total heat dissipated by system = (284/.75) * 3.415 = 1293 BTUs/hr
Output Power
Output Power
Note Although a class 3 device needs 15.4 W to power up, 17.3 W need to be generated from the backplane
in order to have 15.4 W at the switch port. 17.3 W comes from the WS-X4248-RJ45V DC-DC converter’s efficiency (89%).
Site-Planning Checklist
Table 2-2 lists the site-planning activities that you should complete before you install a Catalyst 4500
E-series switch. Completing each activity helps to ensure a successful switch installation.
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Task No. Planning Activity Verified by Time Date
1 Space evaluation:
Space and layout
Floor covering
Impact and vibration
Lighting
Maintenance access
2 Environmental evaluation:
Ambient temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Atmospheric contamination
Airflow
3 Power evaluation:
Input power type
Receptacle proximity to the equipment
Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant
power supplies
UPS for power failures
4 Grounding evaluation:
Circuit breaker size
5 Cable and interface equipment evaluation:
Cable type
Connector type
Cable distance limitations
Interface equipment (transceivers)
6 EMI evaluation:
Distance limitations for signaling
Site wiring
RFI levels
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This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to support the weight of the unit.
Statement 1032
This chapter describes how to install Catalyst 4500 E-series switches in a rack. For first-time installations, perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed:
Checking the Shipping Container Contents, page 3-1
Rack-Mounting the Switch, page 3-2
Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, complete the site-planning checklist in
Table 2-2 of Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.”
Note For information on installing the supervisor engine and switching modules and verifying switch
operation, refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide. For information on configuring the switching modules, refer to the software configuration guide for your switch and software release.

Checking the Shipping Container Contents

Note Do not discard the shipping cartons and poly bag when you unpack the switch. Flatten and store them.
You will need the containers if you need to move or ship the switch in the future. Repacking instructions are provided in Appendix B, “Repacking a Switch.”
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Rack-Mounting the Switch

Follow these steps to check the contents of the shipping cartons:
Step 1 Check the contents of the accessories box against the Accessories Box Components Checklist and the
packing slip that were included with your switch. Verify that you received all listed equipment, including the following:
Switch hardware documentation and software documentation (if ordered)
Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables, transceivers, or special
connectors
Step 2 Check the switching modules in each slot. Ensure that the configuration matches the packing list and
that all the specified interfaces are included.
Rack-Mounting the Switch
A standard rack-mount kit is included for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack with two unobstructed outer posts, with a nominal depth (between the front and rear mounting posts) of 19.25 suitable for racks with obstructions (such as a power strip) that could impair access to the field-replaceable units (FRUs) of the switch.
inches (48.9 cm) and a maximum depth of 32 inches (81.3 cm). This kit is not
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Alternatively, you can obtain a 23-inch rack-mount kit.

Required Installation Tools

You will need the following tools and equipment to install the chassis in a rack:
Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers to tighten the captive installation screws on most
systems
3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the captive installation screws on the supervisor engine and
switching modules on some systems
Antistatic mat or antistatic foam in case you need to remove switching modules to troubleshoot the
installation
Rack-mount kit
Tape measure
Level
Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap or the disposable ESD strap included with
the system
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Rack-Mounting Catalyst 4500 E-series Switches

Rack-Mounting the Switch
Warning
Note If you move a supervisor engine from a Catalyst 4500 series chassis to a Catalyst 4503-E chassis or
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest
component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in
the rack.
Statement 1006
Catalyst 4506-E chassis, it must use Cisco IOS Release 12.2(37)SG or later. Refer to the release note for software upgrade procedures if needed:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/OL_5184.html#wp305142
Follow these steps to install a Catalyst 4500 E-series switch in a rack:
Step 1 Prepare for installation as follows:
a. Place the chassis on the floor or on a sturdy table as close as possible to the rack. Leave enough
clearance to allow you to move around the chassis.
b. Use a tape measure to measure the depth of the rack. Measure from the outside of the front mounting
posts to the outside of the rear mounting strip. The depth must be at least 19.25 not greater than 32
c. Measure the space between the inner edges of the left front and right front mounting posts to ensure
that it is 17.75
inches (81.3 cm).
inches (45.09 cm) wide. (The chassis is 17.25 inches [43.8 cm] wide and must fit
inches (48.9 cm) but
between the mounting posts.)
Note Some equipment racks provide a power strip along the length of one of the rear posts. If your
rack has this feature, consider the position of the strip when planning fastener points. Before installing the L
brackets on the chassis, determine whether to install the chassis from the front
or the rear of the rack.
d. Attach the cable guide, if needed, using the M3 screws provided in the cable management kit. The
cable guide attaches to the L bracket. Attach the cable guide to the right side of the switch to prevent the cables from obscuring module LEDs.
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Figure 3-1 Attaching the Cable Guide to the Catalyst 4506-E Switch
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See Figure 3-1 for the Catalyst 4506-E switch, the other switches will be very similar.
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Step 2 Install the chassis in the rack as follows:
a. Insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting posts.
See Figure 3-2 to see how to install a Catalyst 4506-E switch in a rack. Other switches in the series mount in the same manner.
b. Align the mounting holes in the L bracket with the mounting holes in the equipment rack. c. Secure the chassis using at least six (three per side) 12-24 x 3/4-inch screws through the elongated
holes in the L bracket and into the threaded holes in the mounting post.
d. Use a tape measure and level to ensure that the chassis is installed straight and level.
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Figure 3-2 Installing a Catalyst 4506-E Switch in the Rack
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Step 3 Make sure that the ejector levers are completely closed and the supervisor engine and switching modules
are installed securely.
Step 4 Tighten any loose captive installation screws on the supervisor engine and the switching module. Step 5 Connect fiber and copper cables for switching traffic and uplinks or PoE as appropriate. Step 6 Connect the switch to an appropriate ground. Refer to System Ground Connection Guidelines, page 3-5.
The system must have a ground connection before power is supplied to the switch.
System Ground Connection Guidelines
A grounding pad with two system (earth) grounding holes is provided in an enclosure near the left power supply (PS1) on the Catalyst
4500 E-series switches (See Figure 3-3).
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Parts and Required Tools

Note Some parts and required tools described in this section are not available from Cisco Systems. The
grounding lug and associated screws are included with the accessory kit.
To make an adequate grounding connection, you will need the following parts and tools:
Grounding lug—The grounding lug has two #10 AWG holes spaced 0.63 in center to center. A
Panduit LCDX6-10A-L or Pencom EL1033 lug may be used if the lug from the accessory kit has been misplaced.
Two M4 (metric) hex-head screws.
One grounding wire (6 AWG recommended)—The length of the grounding wires depends on the
location of your switch within the site and its proximity to proper grounding facilities.
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
Crimping tool—This tool must be large enough to accommodate the girth of the grounding lug when
you crimp the grounding cable into the lug.
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Wire-stripping tool.

Connecting System Ground and Power

This section describes how to connect the Catalyst 4500 E-series switches to earth ground. The system ground connection is required if FXS modules are installed or if this equipment is installed in a US or European Central Office.You must complete this procedure before connecting system power or turning on your switch.
To attach the grounding lug and cable to the grounding pad on your Catalyst 4500 E-series switch, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Using a wire-stripping tool, remove approximately 0.75 inches (19 mm) of the covering from the end of
the grounding wire.
Step 2 Insert the stripped end of the grounding wire into the open end of the grounding lug (Figure 3-3). Step 3 Using a crimping tool, secure the grounding wire in place in the grounding lug. Step 4 Locate the grounding pad on the switch. (See Figure 3-3).
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Figure 3-3 Connecting System Ground on the Switch
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1 Grounding wire 4 Grounding pad 2 Screws (M4) 3 Grounding lug
Step 5 Remove the label that covers the grounding pad. Step 6 Place the grounding lug against the grounding pad, aligning the holes. Insert the two M4 screws through
the holes in the grounding lug and grounding pad.
Ensure that the grounding lug and the attached wire will not interfere with other switch hardware or rack equipment.
Step 7 Tighten the screws to secure the grounding lug to the grounding pad. Step 8 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to prepare the other end of the grounding wire and connect it to an appropriate
grounding point at your site to ensure adequate earth ground for the switch.
Step 9 Connect the power supply cords. DC power supplies will have a separate ground connection, both
chassis and power supply grounds are needed for the system.The switch comes on when the cords are connected and the power supply on/off switch is on.
Note This equipment is suitable for connection to intra-building wiring only.
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isolated from the system frame and chassis (DC-I).
This completes the installation of the Catalyst 4500 E-series switches.
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Note If you move a supervisor engine from a Catalyst 4500 series chassis to a Catalyst 4503-E chassis or
Catalyst 4506-E chassis, it must use Cisco IOS Release 12.2(37)SG or later. Refer to the release note for software upgrade procedures if needed:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/OL_5184.html#wp305142
At this point you should use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable to connect the console port to a PC that runs terminal emulation software. Configure your terminal emulation program for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, no flow control, and 1 stop bit. With this console connection, you can configure the switch as described in configuration guide appropriate for your switch’s software release, and monitor the software as the switch goes through its startup routine. The pinout for the console port is detailed in the module installation guide at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/module/guide/0aspecs.html#wp 1003825
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Appendix C, “Initial Configuration for the Switch,” and then as discussed in the software
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Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.
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Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040
This chapter tells you how to remove and replace Catalyst 4500 E-series field-replaceable units (FRUs). The information is presented in these sections:
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply, page 4-2
Removing and Replacing the Chassis Fan Assembly, page 4-13
Replacing Backplane Modules, page 4-15
For instructions on installing and replacing supervisor engine and switching modules, refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide.
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Removing and Replacing the Power Supply
This section describes how to remove and install the AC-input power supply and DC-input power supply for the Catalyst
Required Tools, page 4-4
Removing an AC-Input Power Supply, page 4-4
Installing an AC-Input Power Supply, page 4-6
Removing a DC-Input Power Supply, page 4-8
Installing a DC-Input Power Supply, page 4-11
4500 E-series switches. This information is presented in the following sections:
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Warning
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing.
Statement 1034
Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2 show the AC-input power supplies. Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4 show a the
DC-input power supplies. Locate your power supply and notice the location of the captive installation screws.
Note The power supplies are hot-swappable, so in redundant mode you will not need to power down the switch
to replace or upgrade most power supplies. In combined mode some slots may lose power during an upgrade or power supply replacement.
Figure 4-1 AC-Input Power Supply
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Figure 4-2 4200 W Dual-Input AC Power Supply
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Figure 4-3 DC-Input Power Supply
Main power switch
In-line power switch
Serial communication
connector
Captive screw
Terminal block
Captive screw
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Figure 4-4 1400 W DC Triple-input Power Supply

Required Tools

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Captive screws
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You will need a flathead or Phillips screwdriver to perform these procedures.

Removing an AC-Input Power Supply

Follow these steps to remove the AC-input power supply:
Step 1 Press the power switch on the AC-input power supply down to the off (O) position (see Figure 4-5).
Figure 4-5 Powering Off the Power Switch
Power switch
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Note There are two on/off switches on a 4200 W AC power supply, one for each input.
Step 2 Loosen the side-clamp screw on the right side of the power cord plug (see Figure 4-6).
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Figure 4-6 Loosening the Side-Clamp Screw
Step 3 Disconnect the power cord from the power supply being removed. Step 4 Loosen the two captive screws (see Figure 4-7).
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Figure 4-7 Loosening the Captive Screws
Captive screws
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Caution Use both hands to grasp a power supply.
Step 5 Grasp the power supply handle with one hand. Place your other hand underneath to support the bottom
of the power supply, as shown in
Figure 4-8.
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Figure 4-8 Handling an AC-Input Power Supply
Step 6 Pull the power supply out of the bay and set it aside.
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Warning
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Statement 1029
Step 7 If the power supply bay is to remain empty, install a blank power supply filler plate over the opening.
Secure the filler plate with the two mounting screws and tighten them with a screwdriver.

Installing an AC-Input Power Supply

Warning
Step 1 Make sure that the power supply you are installing is not plugged in to a power outlet and that the power
Step 2 Remove the two Phillips-head screws from the power supply filler plate (if a filler plate is present).
The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main disconnecting device.
Statement 1019
Follow these steps to install an AC-input power supply:
cord is not connected to the power supply.
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Step 3 Remove the power supply filler plate (if one is present) and set it aside.
Caution Use both hands to grasp a power supply.
Step 4 Grasp the power supply handle with one hand. Place your other hand underneath to support the bottom
of the power supply, as shown earlier in
Step 5 Slide the power supply all the way into the power supply bay.
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Step 6 Using a screwdriver, tighten the two captive installation screws (see Figure 4-1) on the front panel of the
AC-input power supply.
Step 7 Make sure the power supply power switch is in the off position (O). Step 8 Before you connect the power supply to a power source, ensure that all site power and grounding
requirements have been met.
Step 9 Plug the power cord into the power supply (see Figure 4-9).
Figure 4-9 Plugging the Power Cord into the Power Supply
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Step 10 Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC-power input source.
Caution In a system with multiple power supplies, connect each power supply to a separate AC power source. In
the event of a power source failure, if the second source is still available, it can maintain maximum overcurrent protection for each power connection.
Step 11 Press the power switch down to the on (|) position (see Figure 4-10).
Figure 4-10 Powering On the Power Supply
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The LED labeled FAIL is not lit.
The LED labeled FAN OK is green.
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Step 13 Check the power supply and system status from the system console by entering show power command.
For more information on this command, refer to the command reference publication for your switch.
Step 14 If the LEDs or show power command output indicate a power problem or other system problem, see
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for more information.

Removing a DC-Input Power Supply

This section describes how to remove a DC-input power supply.
Required Tools
You will need the following tools to perform this procedure:
A Phillips screwdriver
A 10-mm wrench/socket
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Removal Procedure
Warning
Step 1 Turn off the in-line power switch. (Single input only. The triple-input power supply does not have this
Step 2 Turn off the main power switch. Step 3 Verify that power is off to the DC circuit on the power supply you are removing. Step 4 Loosen the screw on the terminal block cover and remove it from the terminal block (see Figure 4-11 or
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Statement 1003
Follow these steps to remove a DC-input power supply:
switch.)
Figure 4-12). The triple-input power supply has two screws on the cover.
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Figure 4-11 DC-Input Power Supply
Serial communication
Captive screw
Terminal block
Figure 4-12 DC Triple-input Power Supply
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Main power switch
In-line power switch
Captive screw
connector
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Output Fail LED
Fan OK LED
Input OK 1, 2, 3 LEDs
Plus (+)
Minus (-)
Captive
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+
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Step 5 Disconnect the DC-input wires from the terminal block. Disconnect the ground wire last (see
Figure 4-13 or Figure 4-14).
Warning
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.
Statement 1046
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Figure 4-13 Connecting the DC-Input Wires
RS-485 serial
communnication
connector
DC-input wires
Negative
Positive
Ground
Grounding lug
Grounding lug nuts
Figure 4-14 Connecting the DC-Input Wires (Triple-input Power Supply)
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Grounding lugs (2)
+
­2 +
-
3 +
Negative Positive
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Grounding lug nut
Step 6 Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the captive screws on the power supply. (See Figure 4-15, which
shows the single input power supply. The triple-input power supply has captive screws in the same location.)
Figure 4-15 Loosening the Captive Screws
Captive screws
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Step 7 Grasp the power supply handle with one hand. Place your other hand underneath as you slowly pull the
power supply out of the bay (see
Figure 4-16 Handling a DC-Input Power Supply
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Figure 4-16).
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Step 8 If the bay is to remain empty, install a blank power supply filler plate over the opening and secure it with
the mounting screws. This protects the inner chassis from dust and prevents accidental contact with live voltage at the rear of the bay.
Warning
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
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Installing a DC-Input Power Supply

This section describes how to install a DC-input power supply.
Required Tools
You will need the following tools to perform this procedure:
A Phillips screwdriver
A 10-mm wrench/socket
Connectors and wire for the DC circuit or circuits
Statement
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Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Statement 1003
A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
Statement
1022
This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.
Use copper conductors only.
Statement 1025
Statement 1045
When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring terminations, such as closed-loop or spade-type with upturned lugs. These terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and should clamp both the insulation and conductor.
Statement 1002
Follow these steps to install a DC-input power supply, connect it to a power source, and verify its operation:
Step 1 Verify that power is off to the DC circuit or circuits on the power supply you are installing. Step 2 Grasp the power supply handle with one hand. Place your other hand underneath it as you slowly insert
the power supply into the bay (as shown earlier in
Step 3 Using a screwdriver, tighten the captive screws on the power supply (see Figure 4-15). Step 4 Before you connect the power supply to a power source, ensure that all site power and grounding
Figure 4-16).
requirements have been met.
Step 5 Connect the DC-input wires to the power supply terminal block. The proper wiring sequence is ground
to ground, positive to positive, and negative to negative (see
Figure 4-13 or Figure 4-14 depending on
your installation).
The 1400W triple-input power supply has two grounding posts; use the one that is most convenient for your installation.
Warning
Step 6 Replace the terminal cover. Step 7 Connect the other end of the power cords to a DC-power input source.
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.
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Caution In a system with multiple power supplies or a single triple-input power supply, connect each power
supply to a separate DC power source. In the event of a power source failure, if the second source is still available, it can maintain maximum overcurrent protection for each power connection.
Step 8 Verify power supply operation by checking the power supply’s front-panel LEDs. You should see the
following:
The LED labeled INPUT OK is green.
The LED labeled OUTPUT FAIL is not lit.
Step 9 Check the power supply and system status from the system console by entering the show power
command. For more information on the commands, refer to the command reference publication for your switch and software.
Step 10 If the LEDs or the show power command (Cisco IOS) output indicate a power problem or other system
problem, see

Removing and Replacing the Chassis Fan Assembly

Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” for more information.
Removing and Replacing the Chassis Fan Assembly
This section describes how to remove and install the chassis fan assembly for the Catalyst 4500 E-series switches. See very similar way.

Required Tools

You will need a Phillips screwdriver for the following two procedures.

Removing the Fan Assembly

Warning
Caution Never operate the system for an extended period if the fan assembly is removed or if it is not functioning
When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the fan blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray.
properly. An over-temperature condition can cause severe equipment damage.
Follow these steps to remove the existing chassis fan assembly:
Figure 4-17 for the Catalyst 4506-E system fan assembly, other fan assemblies attach in a
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Step 1 Loosen the two captive installation screws on the fan assembly by turning them counterclockwise.
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Step 2 Grasp the fan assembly with both hands and pull it outward; gently move it side to side if necessary to
unseat it from the backplane. Slide it out of the chassis and place it in a safe place.

Installing the Fan Assembly

Follow these steps to install the new fan assembly:
Step 1 Hold the fan assembly with the fans facing to the right. Step 2 Place the fan assembly into the fan assembly bay so it rests on the chassis, and then lift the fan assembly
up slightly, aligning the top and bottom guides.
Step 3 Slide the fan assembly into the chassis until the two captive installation screws make contact with the
chassis.
Step 4 Using a screwdriver, tighten the two captive installation screws by turning them clockwise.
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Verifying the Installation

Note To check the operation of the fans, you need to power up the chassis.
Follow these steps to verify that the new fan assembly was installed correctly:
Step 1 Listen for the fans; you should immediately hear them operating. If you do not hear them, ensure that
the fan assembly is inserted completely in the chassis and that the faceplate is flush with the switch back panel.
Step 2 The fan tray LED should light and be green. Step 3 If after several attempts the fans do not operate, or if you experience trouble with the installation (for
instance, if the captive installation screws do not align with the chassis holes), contact the Cisco TAC for assistance.

Replacing Backplane Modules

Replacing Backplane Modules
There are 5 redundancy modules (also called mux buffers) and 1 clock module on a Catalyst 4507R-E chassis backplane. A Catalyst 4510R-E has 8 redundancy modules on its backplane. They are accessible from the front if the switching modules and supervisor engines are removed. There are two types of redundancy modules, and they are interchangeable.
The clock module replacement procedure is identical to the redundancy module replacement procedure, the connectors are the same. These modules are not hot-swappable, the switch must be taken out of service to replace them.
To replace the backplane modules:
Step 1 Make sure you are grounded with an ESD strap. Step 2 Turn off the power to the chassis. Step 3 Remove all supervisor engines and switching modules from the chassis, and find the backplane modules
you need to replace.
Note Keep a record of switching module and their slots, so that you can put them back correctly.
Note Generic switching module replacement procedures are documented at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/configuration/notes/gM dCf_nt.html
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Mux buffers
Step 4 If you are removing a clock module, remove the two screws that attach the module to the backplane. Step 5 Find the seating levers on both sides of the connector for the module you wish to replace. (See
Figure 4-19.)
Figure 4-19 Finding the Seating Levers
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Step 6 To release the module from its connector, pull the levers outward with your fingernails. The module will
pop out slightly. (See
Figure 4-20.)
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Figure 4-20 Releasing the Module
Step 7 Pull out the module while holding the top left and top right corners. (See Figure 4-21.)
Note When handling the modules, do not touch the chips or the gold edge contacts on the module.
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Step 8 Put the replacement module in at roughly a 30 degree angle, and gently push the module down. Make
Figure 4-21 Removing the Module
sure you apply force evenly on the left and right. (See
Figure 4-22.)
Figure 4-22 Seating the Replacement Module
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Step 9 Make sure the module is fully seated. (See Figure 4-23.)
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Figure 4-23 Correct Module Seating
Step 10 Push the module toward the back of the chassis and make sure it is clipped in by the levers on both sides.
(See
Figure 4-24 Securing the Module
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Figure 4-24.)
Step 11 Repeat Step 4 to Step 10 for the other modules you need to replace. Step 12 If you are installing a clock module, secure the module to the backplane using the screws from the earlier
removal.
Step 13 Replace the supervisor engines and switching modules to their previous slots. Step 14 Restore power to the switch.

Verify the New Modules

After the switch is reassembled and power is restored, connect a terminal to the supervisor engine and monitor the boot process. Look for the following messages (or any others), which may indicate a problem with the replaced modules:
00:00:20: %C4K_SUPERVISOR-2-MUXBUFFERNOTPRESENT: Mux buffer (WS-X4K-MUX) 3 is not present 00:00:20: %C4K_SUPERVISOR-2-MUXBUFFERNOTPRESENT: Mux buffer (WS-X4K-MUX) 4 is not present 00:00:20: %C4K_SUPERVISOR-2-MUXBUFFERNOTPRESENT: Mux buffer (WS-X4K-MUX) 7 is not present
The above messages (either at startup or output from a show logging command) indicate that the mux-buffer is not present in slots 3, 4 and 7. You need to reinsert and reseat the modules in those slots.
If the switch has already started up, you may also verify the correct function of the new modules with the show logging command.
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Supervisor Memory Upgrade

This section describes how to perform a memory upgrade. You might need to upgrade memory on the Supervisor Engine 6-E for the following reasons:
To upgrade to a new Cisco IOS feature set or release that requires additional memory. (Memory
requirements for each feature set and release are available in the release notes for that release.)
To use very memory-intensive features.
This document describes how to upgrade dynamic memory. The Supervisor Engine 6-E ships with 512 MB and can be upgraded to 1 GB in the form of an SDRAM miniDIMM.

Tools and Equipment Needed

You need the following tools and equipment to remove and install miniDIMMs in a Supervisor Engine
6-E:
Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Supervisor Memory Upgrade
ESD-preventive wrist strap
Antistatic mat

Removing Memory

You will not need to remove the base memory to perform a memory upgrade, but it may make installing the new memory easier. This procedure presumes you have already removed the supervisor engine from the switch. To remove an SDRAM miniDIMM:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and ensure that it makes good contact with your skin. Connect the
equipment end of the wrist strap to the metal back plate of the chassis, avoiding contact with the connectors.
Step 2 On the mainboard, locate the SDRAM miniDIMM sockets. (See Figure 4-25.)
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1 Lower slot (u50)
Additional memory to be installed in this slot
Caution Handle the miniDIMM by the edges only; do not touch the memory modules, pins, or traces (metal
2 Upper slot (u39)
base memory is already installed
fingers along the connector edge). Handle carefully. MiniDIMMs are ESD-sensitive components and can be damaged by mishandling.
Step 3 Release the metal clips from the miniDIMM, which releases the miniDIMM from its socket. (See
Figure 4-26.)
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Figure 4-26 Removing and Installing SDRAM MiniDIMMs
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Pull the tabs away with your thumbs, bracing your forefingers against the rails. The memory module will pop loose. Then raise the memory module to a vertical position.
Step 4 When both ends of the miniDIMM are released from the socket, grasp the ends of the miniDIMM with
your thumb and forefinger and pull it completely out of the socket. Place it in an antistatic bag to protect it from ESD damage.
Step 5 Proceed to the “Installing SDRAM MiniDIMMs” section on page 4-21.
Installing SDRAM MiniDIMMs
To install SDRAM MiniDIMMs, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and ensure that it makes good contact with your skin. Connect the
equipment end of the wrist strap to the metal back plate of the chassis, avoiding contact with the connectors.
Step 2 On the mainboard, locate the SDRAM miniDIMM sockets. (See Figure 4-25.)
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Step 3 Hold the miniDIMM component-side up, with connector edge (the metal fingers) away from you. Keep
the sides of the miniDIMM between your thumb and middle finger, with your forefinger against the far edge and opposite the connector edge. (See
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Step 4 Tilt the miniDIMM to the same angle as the socket, then insert the connector edge into the socket. Gently
push into place until the metal clips snap into place.
Caution It is normal to feel some resistance when installing a miniDIMM, but do not use excessive force and do
not touch the surface components.
Step 5 Check the two alignment holds and ensure that the metal clips are visible. If necessary, carefully remove
and reseat the miniDIMM.
Step 6 If you are upgrading memory from 512 Mb to 1 Gb and you have removed the miniDIMM in u39, replace
it as in steps 3-5.
Step 7 Replace the supervisor engine in the switch.
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Troubleshooting

If your system has problems during start up or operation, use the information in this chapter to help isolate the cause. Problems with the initial startup are often caused by a switching module that has become dislodged from the backplane or a power cord that is disconnected from the power supply.
Although temperature conditions above the maximum acceptable level rarely occur at initial startup, some environmental monitoring functions are included in this chapter because they also monitor power supply output voltages.
Information about troubleshooting software features and configuration problems is not discussed in this chapter.
More up to date information can be found in the release notes or Error Message Decoder tool. Information specific to your software release can be found in the software configuration guide for that release, or in the system message guide for your release. The following links may be useful in combination with this chapter:
Release notes
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_release_notes_list.html
Error Message Decoder
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Errordecoder/index.cgi
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/products_installation_and_configurati on_guides_list.html
System message guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/products_system_message_guides_list .html
This chapter presented in the following sections:
System Boot Verification, page 5-2
Using LEDs to Identify Startup Problems, page 5-2
System Messages, page 5-4
Troubleshooting with Software, page 5-4
Troubleshooting the Power Supply, page 5-4
Troubleshooting the Fan Assembly, page 5-6
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System Boot Verification

Note This chapter covers only the chassis component hardware aspects of troubleshooting. For software
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Backplane Modules, page 5-7
Troubleshooting Switching Modules, page 5-8
Troubleshooting Supervisor Engines, page 5-10
Some Problems and Solutions, page 5-14
configuration issues, refer to the software configuration guide
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/products_installation_and_configuration_g uides_list.html
or command reference
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_command_reference_list.html
for your software release.
System Boot Verification
When the initial system boot is complete, verify the following:
That the system software boots successfully
Hook up a terminal and view the startup banner. Use an RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable to connect the console port to a PC with terminal emulation software set for 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Watch for any system messages after startup.
That the power supplies are supplying power to the system
The power supply’s LEDs should be green. Use the show environment Cisco IOS command to view power supply activity.
That the system fan assembly is operating
Listen for fan activity. The Fan tray LED should be green during operation. Use the show environment Cisco IOS command to view fan tray activity.
That the supervisor engine and all switching modules are installed properly in their slots, and that
each initialized without problems
If all of these conditions are met and the hardware installation is complete, refer to the software configuration guide and command reference publications for your switch so that you can troubleshoot the software.
If any of these conditions is not met, use the procedures in this chapter to isolate and, if possible, resolve the problem.

Using LEDs to Identify Startup Problems

The key to success when troubleshooting the system is to isolate the problem to a specific system component. Your first step is to compare what the system is doing to what it should be doing. All system states in the startup sequence are indicated by LEDs. By checking the LEDs, you can determine when
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and where the system failed in the startup sequence. If you have problems after the switch is on, refer to the following subsystem troubleshooting information and the configuration procedures in the software configuration guide for your switch.
After you connect the power cords to your Catalyst 4500 series switch, follow these steps to determine whether your system is operating properly:
Step 1 Check the power supply LEDs:
The LED labeled GOOD should turn green when power is applied to the supply. The LED should
If the LED labeled GOOD does not light, or if the LED labeled FAIL lights, see the
Note If a power supply is installed and not connected to a power source, power supply LEDs indicate
Step 2 Listen for the system fan assembly. The system fan assembly should be operating whenever system
power is on. If you do not hear it when the switch is on, see the
section on page 5-6.
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remain on during normal system operation.
“Troubleshooting the Power Supply” section on page 5-4.
a failure.
“Troubleshooting the Fan Assembly”
Step 3 Check that the LEDs on the supervisor engine light as follows:
The LED labeled STATUS flashes orange once and stays orange during diagnostic boot tests.
It turns green when the module is operational (online).
If the system software is unable to start up, this LED stays orange.
If the LED labeled STATUS on the supervisor engine front panel is red or orange, connect a console to the management port and use the show
environment command to check for possible
problems.
The Ethernet management port LED turns green when the module is operational (online) and a link
is established with another network device. If no signal is detected, the LED labeled LINK turns off.
If there is a problem with the supervisor engine, try reseating the supervisor engine in the chassis and restarting the switch. For more information about LED meanings, refer to the
“LEDs” section on page 1-22. For more troubleshooting information, see the “Troubleshooting Supervisor Engines” section on page 5-10.
Step 4 Verify that the LEDs labeled STATUS on each switching module are green when the supervisor engine
completes initialization.
This LED indicates that the supervisor engine and switching modules are receiving power, have been recognized by the supervisor engine, and contain a valid Flash code version. However, this LED does not indicate the state of the individual interfaces on the switching modules. If an LED labeled STATUS is red or orange, try reseating the switching module or supervisor engine and restarting the switch. For more information, see the
“Troubleshooting Switching Modules” section on page 5-8. If you determine
that the switching module is not operating, contact Cisco TAC as described in the “Some Problems and
Solutions” section on page 5-14.
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8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit and connected properly to the console port.
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System Messages
System messages appear on the console if you have enabled console logging or appear in the syslog if you have enabled syslog. Many messages are for informational purposes only and do not indicate an error condition. Enter the show logging command to display the log messages. To better understand a specific system message, refer to the system message guide for your software release. Most messages are also documented in the Error Message Decoder tool at:
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Support/Errordecoder/index.cgi
System messages specific to the system components are mentioned in the corresponding sections that follow. If you see one of these messages, use the Decoder tool and follow the suggestion provided there.

Troubleshooting with Software

Many problems can be identified with CLI commands, and following sections will mention them as appropriate.
Certain problems can be due to not having the right software to support your hardware. For the most recent software release to get the current recommended version for a particular system component, please refer to the release notes at
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_release_notes_list.html
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Troubleshooting the Power Supply

To help isolate a power subsystem problem, follow these steps:
Step 1 Check whether the power supply LED labeled GOOD is on or the LED labeled FAIL is on. (on the DC
multi-input power supply, the LEDs are labeled INPUT 1, 2, or 3 or OUTPUT FAIL.)
Step 2 If the LED labeled GOOD is off or if the LED labeled FAIL is on, take the following steps:
Ensure that the power supply is flush with the back of the chassis.
Unplug the power cord, loosen and reinstall the power supply, tighten the captive installation screws,
and then plug in the power cord.
Step 3 If the LED labeled GOOD remains off, there might be a problem with the AC source or the power cable.
Connect the power cord to another power source if one is available. Verify that the source power is acceptable within the specifications of the power supply.
Step 4 If the LED labeled GOOD fails to light after you connect the power supply to a new power source,
replace the power cord.
Note If this unit has more than one power cord, repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for each power input.
Step 5 If the LED labeled GOOD still fails to light when the switch is connected to a different power source
with a new power cord, the power supply is probably faulty. See the
Problems” section on page 5-5. You may need to replace the power supply.
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