Cisco Catalyst 4500-X IP Base Service Manual

Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Installation Note

Revised: August 29, 2012

Product Numbers: WS-C4500X-16SFP+	WS-C4500X-F-16SFP+	WS-C4500X-24X-ES
WS-C4500X-32SFP+	WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+	WS-C4500X-40X-ES

This document covers the installation process for the Catalyst 4500-X series switch chassis.

Contents

This installation note contains the following sections:

•Overview, page 2

•Safety, page 9

•Site Requirements, page 16

•Rack Mounting Kits, page 28

•Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack Using the Standard Rack-Mount Kit, page 28

•Optional Rack-Mount Kit Installation Instructions, page 33

•Attaching System Ground, page 41

•Installing the Interface Cables, page 42

•Attaching the AC-Input Power Supply Power Cord, page 45

•Attaching the DC-Input Power Supply Power Cable, page 46

•Monitoring the LEDs, page 46

•Related Documentation, page 50

•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 50

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Overview

Overview

The Catalyst 4500-X series switch is a 1RU unit that provides either 16 or 32 10GBASE-X (SFP+) or 1GBASE-X (SFP) ports. An additional 8 ports of 1000BASE-X (SFP) or 10GBASE-X (SFP+) are available in a removable Ethernet uplink module that mounts in a bay on the front of the switch chassis. The six models of the Catalyst 4500-X series switch are listed in Table 1.

Note Power supplies, either AC-input or DC-input, are not included as part of the basic chassis configuration product numbers listed in Table 1. The power supplies are ordered separately. See the product data sheet for further information.

Table 1	Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Models
Product Number1		Description
WS-C4500X-16SFP+		Catalyst 4500-X switch chassis with:
		• 16 1G or 10G Ethernet ports (requires either SFP or
		SFP+ transceivers)
		• Front-to-back airflow (fan assemblies and the power
		supplies are color coded burgundy)
WS-C4500X-F-16SFP+		Catalyst 4500-X switch chassis with:
		• 16 1G or 10G Ethernet ports (requires either SFP or
		SFP+ transceivers)
		• Back-to-front airflow (fan assemblies and the power
		supplies are color coded blue)
WS-C4500X-24X-ES		Catalyst 4500-X switch chassis with:
		• 16 1G or 10G Ethernet ports (requires either SFP or
		SFP+ transceivers)
		• 8 port uplink module (requires either SFP or SFP+
		transceivers)
		• Front-to-back airflow (fan assemblies and the power
		supplies are color coded burgundy)

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Table 1	Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Models (continued)
Product Number1		Description
WS-C4500X-32SFP+		Catalyst 4500-X switch chassis with:
		• 32 1G or 10G Ethernet ports (requires either SFP or
		SFP+ transceivers)
		• Front-to-back airflow (fan assemblies and the power
		supplies are color coded burgundy)
WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+		Catalyst 4500-X switch chassis with:
		• 32 1G or 10G Ethernet ports (requires either SFP or
		SFP+ transceivers)
		• Back-to-front airflow (fan assemblies and the power
		supplies are color coded blue)
WS-C4500X-40X-ES		Catalyst 4500-X switch chassis with:

•32 1G or 10G Ethernet ports (requires either SFP or SFP+ transceivers)

•8 port uplink module (requires either SFP or SFP+ transceivers)

•Front-to-back airflow (fan assemblies and the power supplies are color coded burgundy)

1.Power supplies, either AC-input or DC-input, are not included in the basic configuration; they are ordered separately.

Figure 1 shows the front panel of the chassis with the major features identified.

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Figure 1

Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Chassis Features (Front View; 32-Port Chassis Shown)

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UID STATUS PS1 PS2 FAN

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1	UID LED and switch combination	6	USB ports (2 ports) Top port is a Type A
			connector; bottom port is a Type B connector
2	STATUS LED	7	Ethernet ports (32 port version shown)
			Note The 16 port version of the chassis
			does not have the block of 16 ports on
			the right side of the front panel.
			Ethernet ports require either an SFP or
			an SFP+ transceiver to operate.
3	PS1 LED	8	Port status LEDs (1 LED per port)
4	PS2 LED	9	8-port uplink module (part no.
			C4KX-NM-8SFP+) (Included as part of the
			WS-C4500X-24ES and WS-C4500X-40ES
			chassis; available as an optional upgrade on
			the other Catalyst 4500-X series chassis)
5	FAN LED

Table 2 describes the major features on the chassis front panel.

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Table 2	Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Front Panel Feature Descriptions
Feature		Description
UID switch and LED		Universal ID (UID) beacon. A combination push button switch and LED
		indicator. The blue LED can be turned on either by pressing the UID
		switch on the front panel or through software. The main purpose of the
		beacon LED is to enable identification from a remote location during
		configuration or troubleshooting. The ability to turn on/off the LED by
		pressing a switch allows you to walk to the other side of a fully
		populated rack and identify the switch (there is a corresponding blue
		beacon LED on the chassis’s back panel. Pressing the blue beacon LED
		switch toggles the beacon LED on and off.
STATUS LED		Multi-color LED that provides status of the system.
		Green—The system is up and running.
		Red—System fault is detected.
		Amber—Solid (not flashing); either a minor alarm was detected in the
		system or the system is booting and awaiting Power-on self-test (POST).
		Amber—Flashing; POST boot up is occurring.
		Off—System is not powered up.
PS1/PS2 LED		LED that provides the operational status of the chassis power supplies.
		• Green—AC-input or DC-input power is OK.
		• Red—Power supply fault detected. (Can be either voltage or power
		supply fan issues.)
		Note Individual power supply status is also available through two
		LEDs mounted on each power supply at the back of the chassis.
FAN LED		LED that provides operational status of the fan assemblies.
		• Green—Fan assemblies OK.
		• Amber—One fan assembly failure has been detected (warning).
		• Red—Two or more fan assembly failures have been detected
		(critical failure).
		Note Individual fan assembly status is available through an LED
		mounted on each fan assembly at the back of the chassis.
USB ports		USB Type A interface (top connector) provides access to an external
		USB FLASH device (also known as a thumb drive or a USB key). The
		interface supports the 4-GB Cisco USB flash drive (Cisco part no.
		USB-X45-4GB-E). The Cisco IOS software provides standard file
		system access to the flash device: read, write, erase, and copy, as well as
		formatting of the flash device with a FAT file system. You can boot the
		switch from the USB drive
		Note Currently, there is no support for the USB B-port (bottom
		connector).
Ethernet ports		Either 16 or 32 1GBASE-X or 10GBASE-X ports. Each port requires
		either an SFP or SFP+ transceiver be installed to operate.

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Table 2	Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Front Panel Feature Descriptions (continued)
Feature		Description
Port status LEDs		A bicolor port link status LED that is associated with each Ethernet port.
		LED colors indicate the following status:
		• Green—The port link is established and operational.
		• Amber—The port is disabled.
		• Blinking amber—The system has detected a fault with the link.
		• Off—No link is established or no network interface cable is
		installed.
Uplink module		Optional 8-port 1G/10GBASE-X module (part no. C4KX-NM-8SFP+)
		that can be installed in the chassis. The uplink module ports require that
		either SFP or SFP+ transceivers be installed to operate. If the uplink
		module is not installed, you must have a blank panel (part
		no. C4KX-NM-BLANK) installed over the network uplink module bay.

Figure 2 shows the rear of the switch chassis and identifies the major features.

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Figure 2

Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Chassis Features (Rear View)

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1	SECURE DIGITAL port	6	Fan assemblies (5 assemblies)
2	CONSOLE port	7	Chassis ground pad
3	BEACON LED (blue)	8	Power supply bay (AC-input power supply
			shown installed)
4	LINK LED (MGT port)	9	Power supply bay (AC-input power supply
			shown installed)
5	10/100/1000 MGT port

Table 3 describes the main features identified in Figure 2.

Table 3	Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Rear Panel Feature Descriptions
Feature		Description
Secure digital port		The switch can use a Secure Digital (SD) flash memory card to store
		the Cisco IOS software images and the switch configuration, but the
		SD flash memory card is not required for the system to operate.
Console port		A console serial port (RJ-45 connector) is provided for switch
		management using standard console equipment.
Beacon LED		A blue LED is located on the chassis rear panel to aid in the
		identification of a particular chassis by the operator. This LED
		operates with the UID switch LED combination on the chassis front
		panel.
Ethernet management port		The 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management port can be used to manage
		the switch through an Ethernet network. This port can also be used
		to download software to the switch or transfer files to remote servers
		for analysis or backup storage. A link LED provides management
		port status:

•Green—The port link is established and operational.

•Amber—The port is disabled.

•Blinking amber—The system has detected a fault with the link.

•Off—No link is established or no interface cable is installed.

Configuration information for the Ethernet management port is contained in the software configuration guide.

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		Table 3	Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch Rear Panel Feature Descriptions (continued)
		Feature			Description
		Fan assemblies			The chassis has five individual fan assemblies. Each fan assembly
					has an LED associated with it providing fan status.
					Note The chassis normally operates with all five fan assemblies
						running. However, the chassis can operate for an indefinite
						period of time with only four fans running. If you operate
						the chassis with only four fans, you do not have fan
						redundancy meaning that any additional fan assembly
						failures will result in the chassis shutting down.
		Power supply bays			Two power supply bays are located on the rear of the chassis. On
					chassis that are equipped with only one power supply, the power
					supply can be installed in either power supply bay. The second,
					unused, power supply bay must have a power supply blank panel
					(part no. C4KX-PWR-BLANK=) installed to maintain air
					circulation through the chassis and to maintain EMI integrity.
					Note The chassis supports all combinations of AC-input and
						DC-input power supplies: two AC-input power supplies,
						two DC-input power supplies, or one AC-input power
						supply and one DC-input power supply.
		Chassis dimensions, weights, and packaging specifications for the Catalyst 4500-X series switch are
		listed in Table 4.
Table 4	Chassis Dimensions, Weights and Packaging Specifications for the
	Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch
Item						Specification
Chassis dimensions (all six chassis models)						1.75 x 17.25 x 21 in. (4.4 x 43.8 x 53.3 cm) (H x W x D)
Chassis weight1
WS-C4500X-16SFP+ and WS-C4500X-F-16SFP+						19 lb (8.62 kg) (without power supplies)
(16-port chassis equipped with 5 fan assemblies. No						21 lb (9.53 kg) (with one power supply installed)
						23 lb (10.43 kg) (with two power supplies installed)
uplink module.)
WS-C4500X-24X-ES						20 lb (9.07 kg) (without power supplies)
(16-port chassis equipped with an 8-port uplink						22 lb (9.98 kg) (with one power supply installed)
						24 lb (10.89 kg) (with two power supplies installed)
module and 5 fan assemblies.)
WS-C4500X-32SFP+ and WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+						19 lb (8.62 kg) (without power supplies)
(32-port chassis equipped with 5 fan assemblies. No						21 lb (9.53 kg) (with one power supply installed)
						23 lb (10.43 kg) (with two power supplies installed)
uplink module.)
WS-C4500X-40X-ES						20 lb (9.07 kg) (without power supplies)
(32-port chassis equipped with an 8-port uplink						22 lb (9.98 kg) (with one power supply installed)
						24 lb (10.89 kg) (with two power supplies installed)
module and 5 fan assemblies.)

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Table 4	Chassis Dimensions, Weights and Packaging Specifications for the
	Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch (continued)
Item		Specification
Shipping package dimensions (all six chassis models)		5.75 x 21.13 x 28.63 in. (14.60 x 53.67 x 72.72 cm)
		(H x W x D)
Shipping weight1
WS-C4500X-16SFP+ and WS-C4500X-F-16SFP+		27.5 lb (12.47 kg)
WS-C4500X-32SFP+ and WS-C4500X-F-32SFP+
WS-C4500X-24X-ES and WS-C4500X-40X-ES		30.5 lb (13.83 kg)

1. Chassis weights can vary slightly based on the configuration.

Shipping box dimensions and packaged shipping weights for the replaceable assemblies on the Catalyst 4500-X switch are provided in Table 5.

Table 5	Catalyst 4500-X FRU Shipping Box Dimensions and Shipping Weight
FRU Assembly		Shipping Box Dimensions (H x W x D)	Total Shipping Weight
750 W AC-input power supply		4.38 x 7.13 x 20.13 in	3.7 lb (1.68 kg)
(C4KX-PWR-750AC-R= and		(11.13 x 18.11 x 51.13 cm)
C4KX-PWR-750AC-F=)
750 W DC-input power supply		4.38 x 7.13 x 20.13 in	3.7 lb (1.68 kg)
(C4KX-PWR-750DC-R= and		(11.13 x 18.11 x 51.13 cm)
C4KX-PWR-750DC-F=)
Fan assembly		2.25 x 7.00 x 8.50 in	0.7 lb (0.32 kg)
(C4KX-FAN-R= and C4KX-FAN-F=)		(5.72 x 17.78 x 21.59 cm)
Network uplink module		3.00 x 10.00 x 14.88 in	1.85 lb (0.84 kg)
(C4KX-NM-8SFP+=)		(7.62 x 25.40 x 37.80 cm)

Safety

Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general warnings that are applicable to the entire publication.

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Statement 1071—Warning Definition

Warning 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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

Varoitus 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.

SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET

Attention 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

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Warnung 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.

Avvertenza 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

Advarsel 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

Aviso 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.

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¡Advertencia! 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.

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Varning! 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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Aviso 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

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

Warning 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

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

Statement 1030

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

Statement 1040

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Site Requirements

Warning Voltages that present a shock hazard may exist on Power over Ethernet (PoE) circuits if interconnections are made using uninsulated exposed metal contacts, conductors, or terminals. Avoid using such interconnection methods, unless the exposed metal parts are located within a restricted access location and users and service people who are authorized within the restricted access 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. Statement 1072

Site Requirements

The following sections describe the basic site requirements that you should be aware of as you prepare to install your Catalyst 4500-X series switch:

•Rack-Mounting Guidelines, page 16

•Temperature, page 17

•Airflow, page 18

•Humidity, page 19

•Altitude, page 19

•Dust and Particulates, page 19

•Corrosion, page 20

•Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference, page 20

•Shock and Vibration, page 21

•Power Source Interruptions, page 21

•System Grounding, page 21

•Maintaining Safety with Electricity, page 23

•Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 24

Rack-Mounting Guidelines

A rack-mount kit (C4948E-ACC-KIT) is included in your switch chassis accessory kit for mounting the switch in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm) equipment rack.

Note This kit might not suitable for use in equipment racks with obstructions (such as power strips) that could impair access to the switch.

Before rack-mounting the switch, ensure the following:

•The width of the rack, between the two front-mounting strips or rails, must be 17.75 inches (45.09 cm).

•The depth of the rack, between the frontand rear-mounting strips, must be at least 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) but not more than 32.5 inches (82.5 cm).

•The rack must have sufficient vertical clearance to insert the chassis. The chassis height is 1 U (1.75 inches (4.4 cm)).

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