Cisco Systems AIRCT8510300K9, 8500 Wl User Manual

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller
Installation Guide

October 2012
Revised: March 2013

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CONTENTS

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 1-1

About this Guide 1-1

Obtaining Related Documentation 1-2

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-2

What is in the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-3

Integrated Management Module 1-3
Light path diagnostics 1-3

Compliance and Safety Information 1-4

FCC Safety Compliance Statement 1-4

General Warnings, Regulatory and Safety 1-4

Conventions 1-4
Warnings 1-5
Regulatory and Safety 1-5

Required Tools and Information 1-5

Required Hardware 1-5
CLI Console Requirements 1-6
System Configuration Parameters 1-6

Choosing a Physical Location for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-7

General Precautions 1-7
Laser Devices 1-7
Space and Airflow Requirements 1-8
Temperature Requirements 1-8
Power Requirements 1-9

Power Supplies on the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-9

Batteries 1-9
Electrical Grounding Requirements 1-10
Rack Warnings 1-10

Unpacking the Controller 1-10

Package Contents 1-11

Mounting the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller in a Rack 1-11

Installing the Controller Into the Rack Cabinet Using Universal Rack Mount Kit 1-11

Front Panel 1-18

Front Panel Components 1-18
Operator Information Panel 1-19

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Contents

Operator Information Panel Components 1-20

Light Path Diagnostics Panel 1-20

Light Path Diagnostics Panel Components 1-21

Rear Panel 1-24

Rear Panel Components 1-24

Power-supply LEDs 1-27

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Power Features 1-29

Turning on the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-30
Turning off the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-30

Grounding the Chassis 1-30

Preventing ESD Damage 1-30

Replacing a Failed Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive 1-31

Replacing a Hot-Swap AC Power Supply 1-32

Replacing a Hot-Swap -48 VDC Power Supply 1-33

Safety Information 1-37

Removing DC Power Supply from Controller 1-39

Connecting the Cables 1-40

Connecting and Using the CLI Console 1-40

Powering On the Controller 1-41

Connecting the AC Version of the 8500 [AIR-CT8510-K9] to a Power Source 1-41
Connecting the DC Version of the 8500 [AIR-CT85DC-K9] to a Power Source 1-41
Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test 1-41

Using the Startup Wizard 1-43

Logging into the Controller 1-47
Verifying Interface Settings and Port Operation 1-47
Connecting the Network (Distribution System) 1-49
Connecting the Controller’s Service Port (Optional) 1-49
Connecting Access Points 1-49

Controller Specifications 1-50

Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms 1-50

Safety Considerations and
Translated Safety Warnings A-1

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Safety Considerations A-2

Warning Definition A-2

More Than One Power Supply A-5

Installation Instructions A-7

Ground Conductor Warning A-9

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Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing A-11

Equipment Installation Warning A-20

Battery Handling A-23

Product Disposal A-25

Power Cable and AC Adapter A-27

Class 1 Laser Product A-28

Regulatory Information B-1

FCC Statement for Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller B-1

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-1

Statement 191—VCCI Class A Warning for Japan B-2

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About this Guide

This guide is designed to help you install and minimally configure your Cisco 8500 Series Wireless
Controller. This document applies to the following products:

• AIR-CT8510-K9 - the AC version of the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless 8500 Controller

• AIR-CT85DC-K9 - the DC version of the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless 8500 Controller

This document contains the following sections:

• Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller, page 1-2

• Obtaining Related Documentation, page 1-2

• What is in the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller, page 1-3

• Compliance and Safety Information, page 1-4

• General Warnings, Regulatory and Safety, page 1-4

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• Required Tools and Information, page 1-5

• Choosing a Physical Location for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller, page 1-7

• Unpacking the Controller, page 1-10

• Mounting the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller in a Rack, page 1-11

• Front Panel, page 1-18

• Rear Panel, page 1-24

• Grounding the Chassis, page 1-30

• Preventing ESD Damage, page 1-30

• Replacing a Failed Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive, page 1-31

• Replacing a Hot-Swap AC Power Supply, page 1-32

• Replacing a Hot-Swap -48 VDC Power Supply, page 1-33

• Removing DC Power Supply from Controller, page 1-39

• Connecting the Cables, page 1-40

• Connecting and Using the CLI Console, page 1-40

• Powering On the Controller, page 1-41

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Obtaining Related Documentation

• Using the Startup Wizard, page 1-43

• Controller Specifications, page 1-50

• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 1-50

• Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms, page 1-50

Obtaining Related Documentation

After installation and power up is complete, refer to the following documents for additional information
on the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller:

• For detailed software configuration information, refer to the appropriate controller configuration

guide.

• For detailed feature support and compatibility information, refer to the latest release notes for the

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller.

These documents are available on Cisco.com. Follow these steps to access these documents:

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Step 1 Browse to http://www.cisco.com.
Step 2 Click Support. A new window appears.
Step 3 Click Wireless under Find Product Support. The Select Your Product or Technology page appears.
Step 4 Enter Cisco 8500 in the Find field and click Find.
Step 5 Click the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controllers link. The Cisco 8500 Series Controllers Introduction

page appears.

Step 6 Choose the appropriate link for the documentation you want to view or download.

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

The Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller is a highly scalable and flexible platform that enables
mission-critical wireless networking in large-scale service provider and large-campus deployments.

The Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller can manage wireless access points in up to 6,000 branch
locations and allows IT managers to configure, manage, and troubleshoot up to 6,000 access points and
64,000 clients from the data center. The Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller supports secure guest
access, rogue detection for Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance and in-branch (locally switched)
Wi-Fi voice and video.

The 8500 series wireless controller can manage Centralized (local mode), FlexConnect mode, and mesh
deployments in a single controller.

This Installation Guide contains information and instructions for setting up your Cisco 8500 Series
Wireless Controller and instructions for cabling and configuring the controller. For diagnostics and
troubleshooting information, see diagnostics and troubleshooting tables,

Table 1-2 on page 1-27.

Tabl e 1-1 on page 1-22 and

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Video
connector

USB 1
connector

Operator
information
panel

Drive bay 0

Drive bay 2
(Not used)

Drive bay 1 Drive bay 3

(Not used)

Rack
release
latch

Rack
release
latch

Hard disk drive
activity LED (green)

Hard disk drive
status LED (amber)

Optical drive
eject button

Optical drive
activity LED

Power-control
button and LED

Operator information
panel release latch

USB 2
connector

Optical
drive bay

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Note The Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller is available in two versions: the standard AC version with the

PID [AIR-CT8510-K9] and the new DC version with the PID [AIR-CT85DC-K9]. The only difference
between these two offerings is the power supply shipped with the product.

Figure 1-1 Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

What is in the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

What is in the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

The following sections describe the features and technologies used by the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless
Controller.

Integrated Management Module

The Integrated Management Module (IMM) combines service processor functions. The IMM provides
advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and alerting function. If an environmental condition
exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the
problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. The IMM provides remote
server management through the following industry-standard interfaces:

• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) version 3

• Web browser

For additional information, see the Integrated Management Module User Guide.

Light path diagnostics

Light path diagnostics provides LEDs to help you diagnose problems. For more information about the
light path diagnostics, see

Light Path Diagnostics Panel, page 1-20.

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Compliance and Safety Information

Compliance and Safety Information

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

Modifying the equipment without Cisco’s authorization may result in the equipment no longer
complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital devices. In that event, your right to use the
equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any interference to
radio or television communications at your own expense.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be
required to correct the interference at their own expense.

Try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Verify that the ambient temperature remains between 50 to 95° F (10 to 35° C), taking into account

the elevated temperatures when installed in a rack or enclosed space.

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• When multiple Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controllers are mounted in an equipment rack, be sure

that the power source is sufficiently rated to safely run all the equipment in the rack.

• Verify the integrity of the electrical ground before installing the controller.

General Warnings, Regulatory and Safety

Conventions

Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly.
A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. Specific warnings are included in the sections to
which they apply.

Warning

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage

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

or loss of data.

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Warnings

The warnings below are general warnings that are applicable to the entire guide. Specific warnings are
included in the sections to which they apply.

Required Tools and Information

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions. Statement 1015

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040

Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008

Regulatory and Safety

Note Refer to Appendix A for translated safety information for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller.

Note Refer to Appendix B for regulatory information for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller.

Required Tools and Information

This section lists the required hardware and other information that you need to install and setup the
controller.

Required Hardware

You need the following equipment to install a Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller in an Electronics
Industries Alliance (EIA) rack:

• A Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

• Network cables

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Required Tools and Information

• One rack unit (RU) free space in an EIA-standard rack

• One or two Cisco SFP-10G-SR modules and corresponding optical cables

• Rack mounting kit (included with the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller shipment)

• A serial console cable

For installing AIR-CT85DC-K9, the DC version of the Cisco Series 8500 Wireless Controller, 12 AWG
copper cables and appropriate termination connectors are required. See details in

Controller, page 1-41.

Note If you are installing this unit in a threaded-hole rack, you must supply screws that fit the

threaded-hole rack and the appropriate screwdriver or Torx driver for those screws.

CLI Console Requirements

You need this equipment to connect to the controller console:

• ANSI or VT-100 terminal emulator application on a laptop, desktop, or palmtop

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Powering On the

Note Please refer to the latest Release Notes for Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller for compatibility by

release between the Cisco WCS and controller releases at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps12722/prod_release_notes_list.html

System Configuration Parameters

Obtain the following initial configuration parameters from your wireless LAN or network administrator:

• A system (controller) name.

• An administrative username and password.

• A service port interface IP address configuration protocol (none or DHCP).

• A management interface (DS port or network interface port) IP address.

Note The service port interface and management interface must be on different subnets.

• A management interface netmask address.

• A management interface default router IP address.

• A VLAN identifier if the management interface is assigned to a VLAN, or 0 for an untagged VLAN.

• Distribution system physical port number—1 through 2 for back panel 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports

(with SFP+ 10G module).

• IP address of the default DHCP server that will supply IP addresses to clients.

• A virtual gateway IP address (a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco

wireless LAN controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers).

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• A Cisco wireless LAN controller mobility group name, if required.

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• An 802.11 network name (SSID) for WLAN 1. This is the default SSID that the access points use

when they join with the controller.

• Whether or not to allow static IP addresses from clients.

–

Yes is more convenient, but has lower security (session can be hijacked).

–

No is less convenient, but has higher security and works well for Windows XP devices.

• RADIUS server IP address, communications port, and secret (if you are configuring a RADIUS

server).

• The country code for this installation. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration

Guide for country code information. This guide is available at cisco.com.

• Status of the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g networks (enabled or disabled).

• Status of radio resource management (RRM) (enabled or disabled).

• An IP address for the Integrated Management Module (IMM), if you are using a static IP address

for IMM access. The IMM can use either a shared port with service port or the dedicated IMM
Ethernet port.

Choosing a Physical Location for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

Choosing a Physical Location for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless
Controller

For maximum safety and reliability, mount the controller using the following guidelines.

General Precautions

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the controller:

• Place the product away from radiators, heat registers, stoves, amplifiers, or other products that

produce heat.

• Never use the product in a wet location.

• Avoid inserting foreign objects through openings in the product.

• To reduce risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not open the product enclosure.

Laser Devices

Laser devices are used within the DVD of the controller. The DVD has no defined use at the customer
site.

To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous radiation:

• Do not try to open the laser device enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components inside.

• Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than

those specified herein.

• Allow only Cisco authorized service technicians to repair the laser device.

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Space and Airflow Requirements

Install the controller in a EIA-standard rack. One rack unit is required for each controller.

Ensure that you can reach the controller and all cables.

• Ensure that the controller is within 328 ft (100 m) equivalent distance from any equipment

connected to the 10/100/1000BASE-T/10G ports. For specifications on the fiber optic cables, see

“Connecting the Network (Distribution System)” section on page 1-49.

• Ensure that the power cord can reach a 110 or 220 VAC grounded electrical outlet.

Ensure that there is sufficient room at the back of the controller for all cables and connectors.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in.) in front of the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in.) behind the rack.

• Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in.) from the back of the rack to the back of another

rack or row of racks.

Caution To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.

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Caution Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack. This arrangement ensures proper

airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal
damage.

Caution When selecting a rack to use, observe the following additional requirements to ensure adequate airflow

and to prevent damage to the equipment: (1) Front and rear doors—If the 42U rack includes closing
front and rear doors, you must allow 5,350 sq. cm (830 sq. in.) of holes evenly distributed from top to
bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
(2)

Side—The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be

a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 in.).

Temperature Requirements

To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or position the system in a well
ventilated, climate-controlled environment.

Ensure that the ambient operating temperature remains between 10 and 35° C (50 and 95° F), taking into
account the elevated temperatures that occur when equipment is installed in a rack.

Caution To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing third-party options: (1) Do not permit

optional equipment to impede airflow around the controller or to increase the internal rack temperature
beyond the maximum allowable limits. (2) Do not exceed the manufacturer’s maximum recommended
ambient temperature (TMRA).

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Power Requirements

Installation of this equipment must comply with local and regional electrical regulations governing the
installation of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed
to operate in installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA 75,
1992 (code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For electrical power
ratings on options, refer to the product rating label or the user documentation supplied with that option.

Caution Protect the controller from power fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating

uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device protects the hardware from damage caused by power
surges and voltage spikes and keeps the system in operation during a power failure.

When installing more than one controller, you may need to use additional power distribution devices
(PDUs) to safely provide power to all devices. Observe the following guidelines:

• Balance the controller power load among available AC supply branch circuits.

• If you are using the AC version [AIR-CT8510-K9], do not allow the overall system AC current load

to exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating.

• Do not use common power outlet strips for this equipment.

• Provide a separate electrical circuit for the controller.

Choosing a Physical Location for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

Please follow the instructions in Connecting the DC Version of the 8500 [AIR-CT85DC-K9] to a Power

Source, page 1-41 to connect the DC version [AIR-CT85DC-K9] to DC power source.

Power Supplies on the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

The Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller has two power supplies.

Warning

Caution Verify that the external power source connected to the controller matches the type of power source

This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit. Statement 1028

indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult
your Cisco authorized reseller or local power company.

Batteries

The controller might include a real-time clock battery or coin cell battery that might contain perchlorate
and might require special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.

Refer to the following link for disposal information.

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Caution Do not dispose of batteries with the general household waste. Recycle them using the public collection

system.

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Unpacking the Controller

Electrical Grounding Requirements

The controller must be grounded properly for proper operation and safety. In the United States, you must
install the equipment in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code), Article 250,
as well as any local and regional building codes. In Canada, you must install the equipment in accordance
with Canadian Standards Association, CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code. In all other countries, you
must install the equipment in accordance with any regional or national electrical wiring codes, such as
the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Code 364, parts 1 through 7.

Furthermore, you must verify that all power distribution devices used in the installation, such as branch
wiring and receptacles, are listed or certified grounding-type devices. Because of the high
ground-leakage currents associated with multiple systems connected to the same power source, Cisco
recommends the use of a PDU that is either permanently wired to the building’s branch circuit or
includes a nondetachable cord that is wired to an industrial-style plug. NEMA locking-style plugs or
those complying with IEC 60309 are considered suitable for this purpose. Using common power outlet
strips for the controller is not recommended.

Rack Warnings

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Warning

Caution To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage when unloading a rack, at least two people

Caution To prevent damage, ensure that water or excessive moisture cannot get into the controller.

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: (1) This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
(2) 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. (3) If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices,
install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Statement 1006

are needed to safely unload the rack from the pallet.

Unpacking the Controller

Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller and prepare it for operation:

Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents.
Step 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and save it.

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Step 3 Ensure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section on page 1-11 are included in the shipment.
Step 4 Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Cisco sales

representative.

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Mounting the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller in a Rack

Package Contents

Each controller package contains the following items:

• Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

• One rack mount kit

• Two power cords (for AIR-CT8510-K9 only)

• One console cable for 10 Gb SFP+ card

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller

• Cisco product registration and Cisco documentation feedback cards

Mounting the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller in a Rack

Warning

Caution The controller is heavy (35 lbs, 15.9 kgs).

Note You must provide the threaded-hole screws to secure the mounting rails to the rack. Threaded-hole

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment:

• Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material

handling.

• Get help to lift and stabilize the controller during installation or removal is recommended, especially

when the system is not fastened to the rails.

• Use caution when installing the controller in or removing it from the rack; it is unstable when not

fastened to the rails.

• Always plan the rack installation so that the heaviest item is on the bottom of the rack. Install the

heaviest item first and continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top.

The controller comes with a universal rack mount kit that can be installed in a square-hole rack,
round-hole rack, or a threaded-hole rack. You can order replacement universal rack mount kits from
Cisco. The replacement part PID is AIR-SRVR-URMK=.

screws are not shipped with the system.

Installing the Controller Into the Rack Cabinet Using Universal Rack Mount Kit

Review the documentation that comes with the rack cabinet for safety and cabling information. Before
you install the controller in a rack cabinet, review the following guidelines:

• Two or more people are required to install this device in a rack cabinet.

• Make sure that the room air temperature is below 35° C (95° F).

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• Do not block any air vents; usually 15 cm (6 in.) of space provides proper airflow.

• Do not leave open spaces above or below an installed controller in your rack cabinet. To help prevent

damage to controller components, always install a blank filler panel to cover the open space and to
help ensure proper air circulation.

• Install the controller only in a rack cabinet with perforated doors.

• Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet.

• Install the heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.

• Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same time.

• Remove the rack doors and side panels to provide easier access during installation.

• Connect the controller to a properly grounded outlet.

• Do not overload the power outlet when you install multiple devices in the rack cabinet.

• Install the controller in a rack that meets the following requirement:

–

Minimum depth of 70 mm (2.76 in.) between the front mounting flange and inside of the front
door.

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Caution Use safe practices when lifting.

Caution Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

The following illustration shows the items that you need to install the controller in the rack cabinet. If
any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase.

Note Some items come with the controller, not in the rack installation kit.

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M6 screws

(12)

Cage bars

(4)

Slide rail

(right)

Slide rail

(left)

Front of rails

10-32 screws

(13)

12-24 screws

(13)

EIA latches

(2)

Clip nuts

(13)

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Note Use cage bars with square-holed racks, clip nuts with round-holed racks, and your own screws or the

screws provided in this kit with threaded-hole racks.

Note If the slide rails in your rack installation kit came with shipping thumbscrews, remove them before you

begin the following installation procedure.

Step 1 Select an available 1U space in your rack to install your controller. If you have either a round-holed or

square-holed rack, install cage bars or clip nuts in the middle and the bottom (optional for the upper)
holes of the lower U on each side of the front of the rack. Then, install cage bars or clip nuts in the upper
and the bottom holes of the lower U on each side of the rear of the rack.

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Upper U
(For 2 U

system)

Lower U

Clip or
cage nuts

Optional screw

to secure system

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Step 2 Use a screwdriver to install the cage bars or the clip nuts on the inside of the mounting rail, as required

for your rack, into the selected holes.

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Step 3 The rail depth can be adjusted from 17 in (432 mm) to 31.25 in (794 mm). To adjust the depth, you can

loosen the nuts on the posts and slide the bracket until the distance between the front and rear slide rail
flanges matches the distance between the front and rear EIA rails of the rack cabinet. If you need further
adjustment, remove the nuts, move the bracket to the appropriate set of posts (A, B, C, and D) to obtain
the appropriate slide rail depth, then reinstall and tighten the nuts.

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3

4

Step 4 To remove the support bracket, remove the screw (1) and remove the bracket (2) from the rear of the slide

rail.

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Post C

Post B

Post A

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Step 5 To remove the mounting brackets, remove the screws (1) and (3). Slide out the brackets (2) and (4) from

the rear of the slide rail.

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Step 6 Attach the front of the slide rail and EIA latch to the front of the rack cabinet by installing a screw in the

bottom hole of the lower U; then, install another screw in the middle hole of the lower U to attach the
front of the slide rail to the front of the rack cabinet.

Note When you fasten the slides to the rack, ensure the screws are engaged but the flange can move slightly.

You will use a screwdriver to fully tighten them in Step 9.

Note Use 12-24 screws (not hex head M6 screws) on the front mounting bracket if you are installing this

system into a rack with round or square holes (i.e., not threaded holes).

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Step 7 Use two screws to attach the rear of the slide rail to the rear of the rack cabinet in the upper and the

bottom holes of the lower U.

Repeat Step 3 through Step 7 to install the other slide rail into the rack.

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Step 8 Pull the slide rails forward (1) until they click, two times, into place. Carefully lift the controller and tilt

it into position over the slide rails so that the rear nail heads (2) on the controller line up with the rear
slots (3) on the slide rails. Slide the controller down until the rear nail heads slip into the two rear slots,
and then slowly lower the front of the controller (4) until the other nail heads slip into the other slots on
the slide rails. Make sure that the front latch (5) slides over the nail heads.

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Step 9 Lift the locking levers (1) on the slide rails and push the controller (2) all the way into the rack until it

clicks into place.

Slide the system in and out twice to make sure the system slides correctly. Push the system inwards to
the rack as close as possible but able to access the screws with a screwdriver. Then tighten the screws
with a screwdriver.

Step 10 Slide the controller into the rack until it snaps into place. To slide the controller out of the rack, press on

the release latches (1).

Note When you move the rack cabinet, or if you install the rack cabinet in a vibration-prone area, insert the

optional M6 screws (2) in the front of the controller.

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Front Panel

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To remove the controller from the rack, reverse these instructions. Store this information with your
controller documentation for future use.

Front Panel

Figure 1-2 shows the controls, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), and connectors on the front panel of the

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller.

Figure 1-3 shows a detailed view of the operator information panel.

Figure 1-2 Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Front Panel

Hard disk drive
activity LED (green)

Hard disk drive
status LED (amber)

Drive bay 0

Drive bay 2
(Not used)

Optical drive
activity LED

Optical drive
eject button

USB 1
connector

USB 2
connector

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connector

Rack
release
latch

Drive bay 1 Drive bay 3

(Not used)

Front Panel Components

• Rack release latches: Press the latches on each front side of the controller to remove it from the

rack.

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drive bay

Power-control
button and LED

Operator
information
panel

Rack
release
latch

Operator information
panel release latch

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• Hard disk drive status LEDs: This LED is used to indicate the status of the SAS hard disk drives.

When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. When this LED is flashing slowly (one
flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three
flashes per second), it indicates that the controller is identifying the drive.

• Hard disk drive activity LEDs: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED, and when this

LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.

• Optical drive eject button: Press this button to release a DVD or CD from the DVD drive.

• Optical drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the DVD drive is in use.

• Operator information panel: This panel contains controls and LEDs that provide information

about the status of the controller. For information about the controls and LEDs on the operator
information panel, see

• Operator information panel release latch: Slide the blue release latch to the left to pull out the

light path diagnostics panel and view the light path diagnostics LEDs and buttons. See

Diagnostics Panel, page 1-20 for more information about the light path diagnostics.

• Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on the front and rear

of the controller can be used simultaneously. Controller configuration and management is only
supported via the serial console connection. Controller configuration and management is not
supported using the keyboard and monitor directly connected to the controller.

Operator Information Panel, page 1-19.

Front Panel

Light Path

Note The maximum video resolution is 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz.

• USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as a USB mouse or keyboard, to any of these

connectors. During normal operation, this USB slot is not used by the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless
Controller.

Operator Information Panel

Figure 1-3 shows a detailed view of the controls and LEDs on the operator information panel.

Figure 1-3 Close Up of Cisco 8500 Operator Information Panel

Ethernet
icon LED

Power-control
button cover

Ethernet
activity LEDs

Information LED

System-error LED

21

43

Power-control button/
power-on LED

Ethernet
activity LEDs

Locator button/

Release latch

locator LED

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Operator Information Panel Components

• Power-control button and power-on LED: Press this button to turn the controller on and off

manually or to wake it from a reduced-power state. The states of the power-on LED are as follows:

–

Off: Power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.

–

Flashing rapidly (4 times per second): The controller is turned off and is not ready to be
turned on. The power-control button is disabled. This will last approximately 20 to 40 seconds.

–

Flashing slowly (once per second): The controller is turned off and is ready to be turned on.
You can press the power-control button to turn on the controller.

–

Lit: The controller is turned on.

–

Fading on and off: The controller is in a reduced-power state. To wake the controller, press the
power-control button or use the IMM Web interface. See the Integrated Management Module
User’s Guide for information on logging on to the IMM Web interface.

• Ethernet activity LEDs: When any of these LEDs is lit, they indicate that the controller is

transmitting to or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to the Ethernet port that
corresponds to that LED.

• System-locator button/LED: Use this blue LED to visually locate the controller among other

servers. This LED is also used as a presence detection button. This LED is controlled by the IMM.
When you press the System-locator button, the LED will blink and it will continue to blink until you
press it again to turn it off. The locator button is pressed to visually locate the controller among the
other servers.

• System-information LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has

occurred. The IMM can be used to diagnose and correct the problem.

• System-error LED: When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred. A

system-error LED is also on the rear of the controller. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel
on the operator information panel is also lit to help isolate the error. This LED is controlled by the
IMM.

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Light Path Diagnostics Panel

The light path diagnostics panel is on the top of the operator information panel, as shown in Figure 1-4.
For additional information about the LEDs on the light path diagnostics panel, see Tab le 1-1.

To access the light path diagnostics panel, slide the blue release button on the operator information panel
to the left. Pull forward on the unit until the hinge of the operator panel is free of the chassis. Then pull
down on the unit, so that you can view the light path diagnostics panel information.

Note When you slide the light path diagnostics panel out of the controller to check the LEDs or checkpoint

codes, do not run the controller continuously with the light path diagnostics panel outside of the
controller. The panel should only be outside of the controller a short time. The light path diagnostics
panel must remain in the controller when it is running to ensure proper cooling.

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Light path
diagnostics LEDs

Release latch

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OVERSPEC LOG LINK PS PCI SP

FAN TEMP MEM NMI

REMIND

CPU VRM DASD RAID BRD

CNFG

RESET

Checkpoint code

NMI button

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Figure 1-4 Light Path Diagnostics Panel

Front Panel

Figure 1-5 shows the LEDs and controls on the light path diagnostics panel.

Figure 1-5 Light Path Diagnostics Panel Components

Light Path Diagnostics Panel Components

• Remind button: This button places the system-error LED on the front panel into Remind mode. In

Remind mode, the system-error LED flashes once every 2 seconds until the problem is corrected,
the controller is restarted, or a new problem occurs.

By placing the system-error LED indicator in Remind mode, you acknowledge that you are aware
of the last failure but will not take immediate action to correct the problem. The Remind function is
controlled by the IMM.

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