Cisco ME 6500 Series Installation Manual

Note For the latest Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switch software release notes, including caveats and

Contents

Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Note

This publication contains the procedures for installing, cabling, and powering up the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switch. For complete information about installing the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switch, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide on Cisco.com. For configuration information, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Software Configuration Guide.

updates, refer to the release notes for the latest maintenance release in your software release. You can access release notes at the World Wide Web locations listed in the “Obtaining Documentation” section.

This publication contains these sections:

• Overview, page 2

• Safety Overview, page 4

• Installing the Switch, page 12

• Connecting the System Ground, page 15

• Connecting the Power Supplies, page 16

• Connecting the Switch Ports, page 20

• Starting the System, page 23

• Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 24

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Overview

The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch is an Ethernet access switch in a 1.5 RU standalone chassis. There are two models of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch:

• ME-C6524GS-8S—This model of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch has 24 Ethernet SFP

downlink ports and 8 Ethernet SFP uplink ports. SFP transceivers must be installed in the port sockets for the ports to be active.

• ME-C6524GT-8S—This model of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch has 24 10/100/1000

downlink ports and 8 Ethernet SFP uplink ports. Only the uplink ports require that SFP transceivers be installed in the port sockets for the ports to be active.

Chassis features for both chassis are identified in the following three figures. Figure 1 identifies the front panel features of the ME-C6524GS-8S chassis. Figure 2 identifies the front panel features of the ME-C6524GT-8S chassis. Figure 3 identifies the rear panel features that are common to both chassis.

Figure 1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Front Panel Features

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1 Status LEDs and RESET switch 6 Uplink port status LEDs 2 CONSOLE port (RJ-45 connector) 7 ESD ground strap connector 3 Downlink port status LEDs 8 8 uplink ports (SFP transceivers required) 4 USB ports 9 24 downlink ports (SFP transceivers required) 5 PCMCIA connector

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Figure 2 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Front Panel Features

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3 Fan tray 6 Power supply on/off switch

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Safety Overview

Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.

Statement 1071—Warning Definition

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.

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.

Statement 1071

SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET

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Attention

Warnung

Avvertenza

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.

IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA

Advarsel

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

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Aviso

¡Advertencia!

Varning!

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.

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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Aviso

Advarsel

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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Installation Warning Statements

This section includes the basic installation warning statements. Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch document that shipped with the chassis.

Warning

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

Statement 148

To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings.

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

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Warning

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

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

This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during normal use.

Statement 39

Warning

Class 1 laser product.

Statement 1008

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.

Statement 1045

Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments.

Statement 1051

Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on DC power terminals. Always replace cover when terminals are not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in place.

Statement 1075

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.

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Installing the Switch

The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch is installed in a standard 19-inch rack. This section provides procedures that you can use to install the switch chassis in the rack. For additional installation information, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide on Cisco.com.

Note The chassis is designed to be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119

standards.

Warning

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

Statement 1030

Required Tools

You need a number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch. A level and a tape measure are recommended optional tools.

Installation Guidelines

When determining where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:

• Cooling air is drawn into the chassis from the right side and exhausted through the left side (viewed

from the front of the chassis).

• Make sure that the airflow around and through the switch and through the rack enclosure vents is

unrestricted.

• Verify that the clearance to the switch front and rear panels meets these conditions:

–

The chassis front-panel LEDs can be easily read.

–

Access to ports is adequate for unrestricted cabling.

• On DC-input power supply equipped chassis, make sure that the DC power cables can reach from

the source DC power outlet to the DC power supply terminal block on the switch rear panel.

• On AC-input power supply equipped chassis, make sure that the AC power cords can reach from the

source AC power outlet to the AC-in connector on the AC power supply.

• Verify that the cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and

fluorescent lighting fixtures.

• The cabling lengths for small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers vary. Refer to the Cisco

ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches Installation Guide for further information.

• Make sure that temperature around the switch does not exceed 104°F (40°C).

• Make sure that the humidity around the switch does not exceed 85 percent.

• Make sure that the altitude at the installation site is not greater than 6500 feet (1981 m).

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Attaching the L Brackets

Use eight M4 Phillips countersunk-head screws to attach the long side of the L brackets to the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch chassis. The L brackets can be attached to the chassis in two mounting positions: either at the front of the chassis or at the rear of the chassis. (See Figure 4.)

Figure 4 Installing the L Brackets

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Rack-Mounting the Switch

Use six 10-32 x 3/4-inch or 12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips machine screws to attach the L brackets to the rack. (See Figure 5.)

Figure 5 Rack-Mounting the Switch

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12-24 or 10-32 Phillips-head machine screws

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12-24 or 10-32 Phillips-head machine screws

Desktop-Mounting (Optional)

If you are installing the ME 6524 chassis as a free-standing unit instead of rack-mounting the chassis, you need to install the four rubber feet that shipped with the chassis. To install the four rubber feet, follow these steps:

Step 1 Place the switch chassis upside down on a flat surface. Step 2 Attach the four adhesive-backed rubber pads (included in the accessory kit) to the recessed areas on the

bottom of the switch chassis. (See Figure 6.)

Step 3 Place the switch chassis right-side up and position the chassis as close as possible to where the DC

source and the system ground are located.

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Figure 6 Installing the Rubber Feet

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Connecting the System Ground

The system (NEBS) ground provides additional grounding for EMI shielding requirements and is intended to satisfy the Telcordia Technologies NEBS requirements for supplemental bonding and grounding connections.

Note The ground lug and the ground lug screws are supplied as part of the accessory kit. The ground wire and

the required tools are not supplied as part of the accessory kit.

To assemble and connect the system ground, you need the following tools and materials:

• Ground lug—A two-hole standard 90-degree barrel lug. Supports up to 6 AWG wire.

• Ground screws—Two M4 x 8-mm pan-head screws.

• Ground wire—The ground wire should be sized according to local and national installation

requirements. Commercially available 12 AWG to 6 AWG wire is recommended. The length of the ground wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities.

• Number 1 Phillips screwdriver.

• Wire-stripping tool to remove the insulation from the ground wire.

• Crimping tool to crimp the ground wire to the ground lug.

To assemble the ground lug and cable and attach them to the ground pad (see Figure 7), follow these steps:

Step 1 Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inch (19 mm) of the covering from the end of

the ground wire.

Step 2 Insert the stripped end of the ground wire into the open end of the ground lug and crimp the barrel of the

ground lug. Verify that the ground wire is secure in the ground lug.

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Step 3 Place the ground lug against the ground pad, making sure that there is solid metal-to-metal contact, and

secure it to the chassis with two M4 screws. Ensure that the ground lug and the ground wire do not interfere with other cables or equipment.

Step 4 Prepare the other end of the system ground wire and connect it to an appropriate ground point in your

site to ensure adequate earth ground for the switch.

Figure 7 Attaching the System Ground

(M4) Phillips-head machine screws

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ground

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Connecting the Power Supplies

The ME 6524 switch chassis can physically accommodate two power supplies. Two types of power supplies are currently available:

• A 400 W DC-input power supply

• A 400 W AC-input power supply

The ME 6524 chassis supports the following power supply configurations:

• Two AC-input power supplies

• Two DC-input power supplies

• One AC-input power supply and one DC-input power supply

The next two sections provide cabling instructions for both types of power supplies.

Connecting a DC-Input Power Supply

If your chassis is equipped with DC-input power supplies, you need to run power cables from source DC to the terminal block on the DC-input power supply.

Warning

Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuits. To ensure that all power is removed, locate the circuit breakers or fuses on the DC power lines that service the DC circuits. Turn OFF the DC power line circuit breakers and remove the DC power line fuses.

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Warning

When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last.

Statement 1046

To attach source DC power cables to the DC-input power supply (see Figure 8), follow these steps:

Step 1 Verify that the system (NEBS) ground connection has been installed. Step 2 Verify that power is off to the DC circuit that feeds the power supply that you are installing. As an added

precaution, place the appropriate safety flag and lockout devices at the source power circuit breaker, or place a piece of adhesive tape over the circuit breaker handle to prevent accidental power restoration while you are working on the circuit.

Step 3 Verify that the power switch is in the off (0) position on the power supply that you are connecting. Step 4 Remove the clear plastic cover from the power supply terminal block and set it aside. Step 5 Attach the appropriate size and style connectors to the source DC-input wires. The wire gauge size and

the connector size and type are determined by national and local electrical codes.

Note Either insulated crimp-on spade lugs or insulated crimp-on ring connectors can be used.

Step 6 Loosen the three terminal block screws and position the DC-input connectors under the screws in the

following order:

• Ground wire to the power supply ground terminal

• Negative (–) source DC cable to the power supply negative (–) terminal

• Positive (+) source DC cable to the power supply positive (+) terminal

Step 7 Tighten the three terminal block connections. Step 8 Reinstall the power supply terminal block cover.

Caution To prevent a short circuit or shock hazard after wiring the DC-input power supply, you must reinstall the

terminal block cover.

Caution In a system with dual power supplies, connect each power supply to a separate power source. In case of

a power source failure to one supply, the second power source should still be available.

Step 9 Remove any safety flag and lockout devices or any tape from the circuit breaker switch handle, and

restore power by moving the circuit breaker switch handle to the on (|) position.

Note If a second power supply is not installed in the chassis, verify that the empty power supply bay has a

blank power supply filler plate (Cisco part number 800-27613-xx) installed over the opening, and that the cover’s two captive installation screws are tightened.

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Figure 8 Cabling the DC-Input Power Supply

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Connecting an AC-Input Power Supply

If your chassis is equipped with AC-input power supplies, you need to run the AC power cord from the source AC to the AC-in connector on the AC-input power supply.

To attach the AC power cord between source AC and the AC-input power supply (see Figure 9), follow these steps:

Step 1 Verify that the system (NEBS) ground connection has been installed. Step 2 Remove the AC power cord from its packaging. Step 3 Verify that the AC power cord plug is the correct one for your installation site. There are nine different

AC power cords available. For AC power cord details, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches Installation Guide.

Step 4 Verify that the power supply is completely seated in the chassis and that the captive installation screws

are tight.

Step 5 Verify that the power supply power on/off switch is off. Step 6 Connect the C15 appliance plug to the AC-in receptacle on the power supply. Step 7 Connect the power cord plug to the source AC outlet.

Connecting the Power Supplies

Figure 9 Installing an AC-Input Power Supply

Power switch

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Connecting the Switch Ports

The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch has 1 console port, 24 downlink ports, and 8 uplink ports. This section describes how to connect to the console port, downlink ports, and uplink ports.

Connecting the Console Port

A console port cable equipped with RJ-45 connectors is included in the accessory kit. Plug one end of the cable into the RJ-45 CONSOLE port connector on the switch chassis front panel. Connect the other end of the cable to either a terminal or a modem. (See Figure 10.)

Figure 10 Cabling the Console Port

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Connecting the Downlink and the Uplink Ports

The 24 Ethernet downlink ports differ between the two chassis models. The ME-C6524GS-8S chassis requires that you install an SFP transceiver in each downlink port socket; the ME-C6524GT-8S chassis has fixed configuration 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 downlink ports and does not require SFP transceivers. The eight Ethernet uplink ports on both chassis require that you install SFP transceivers.

For a list of supported SFP transceivers, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide on Cisco.com. For additional instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP transceivers, see the documentation that came with the SFP transceivers.

Caution We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove the SFP transceivers with fiber-optic cable

attached to it because of the potential damage to the cables, the connector, or the optical interfaces in the SFP transceiver. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP transceiver.

Caution Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP

transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary.

Caution The SFP transceivers are static-sensitive devices. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual

grounding device when handling SFP transceivers.

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Connecting the Switch Ports

To install the SFP transceiver and to connect the optical network cables, follow these steps:

Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to the ESD ground connector on your chassis. Step 2 Remove the SFP transceiver from its protective packaging. Step 3 Check the label on the SFP transceiver body to verify that you have the correct model for your network

and locate the send (Tx) and receive (Rx) markings that identify the top side of the SFP transceiver.

Note On some SFP transceivers, the Tx and Rx marking might be replaced by arrows that point from

the SFP transceiver connector (transmit direction or Tx) toward the connector (receive direction or Rx).

Step 4 Carefully insert the transceiver halfway into the socket. Remove the optical bore dust plugs, pivot the

transceiver bail-clasp down, and continue to slide the transceiver into the socket until you feel the SFP transceiver connector snap into place in the socket connector. (See Figure 11.)

Step 5 Pivot the SFP transceiver bail-clasp fully up to lock the transceiver in place and immediately reinstall

the dust plugs into the optical bores.

Figure 11 Installing an SFP Transceiver

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Cleaning the SFP Transceiver Optics

For optical SFP transceivers, before making any optical connections, observe the following guidelines:

• Always keep the protective dust plugs on the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors and the

transceiver optical bores until you are ready to make a connection.

• Always inspect and clean the LC connector end-faces just before making any connections.

• Always grasp the LC connector housing to plug or unplug a fiber-optic cable.

To inspect the optics and connect the fiber-optic cable to the SFP transceiver, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the dust plugs from the network interface cable LC connectors. Save the dust plugs for future

use.

Step 2 Inspect and, if necessary, clean the network cable LC connector’s fiber-optic end-faces. An inspection

and cleaning procedures document is available at the following url:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk876/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtml

Step 3 Remove the dust plugs from the SFP transceiver optical bores and immediately attach the network

interface cable LC connector to the SFP transceiver.

Step 4 To connect 1000BASE-T SFP transceivers to a copper network, perform the following substeps:

Caution To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding lightning immunity requirements, you must use grounded,

shielded, twisted-pair, Category 5 cabling.

a. Insert the copper network cable RJ-45 connector into the SFP transceiver connector.

Note When connecting to a 1000BASE-T-compatible server, workstation, or router, use four

twisted-pair, straight-through Category 5 cabling for the SFP transceiver port. When connecting to a 1000BASE-t-compatible switch or repeater, use four twisted-pair, crossover Category 5 cables.

b. Insert the other end of the network cable into an RJ-45 port on a 1000BASE-T-compatible target

device.

Step 5 Observe the port status LED:

• The LED turns green when the SFP transceiver and the target device have an established link.

• The LED turns amber while the SFP transceiver discovers the network topology and searches for

loops. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the LED turns green.

• If the LED is off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there

might be a problem with the adapter that is installed in the target device.

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Starting the System

To power up the system, follow these steps:

Step 1 Before you start the system, verify the following:

• All interface cables are secure.

• Each power supply is connected to a grounded power source.

• If both power supplies are installed, each power supply is connected to a different source circuit.

• System ground is attached to the system.

• A terminal is connected to the console port.

Step 2 Set the power switch on each power supply to on (|). The system begins the boot process. Step 3 During the boot process, verify the following:

• The power supply LEDs are green.

• The PS LEDs on the chassis front panel are green.

• The FAN LED on the chassis front panel should be green and you can hear the system fans operating.

• The STATUS LED on the chassis front panel cycles through orange and then turns green after the

system boot is complete.

Starting the System

• The console terminal displays a script and a system banner.

Step 4 Press Return at the Enter Password prompt to access the console command line.

Verifying Port Connectivity

After you connect to the switch port, the port LED cycles through the following colors:

• Amber—The switch is establishing a link. This process takes about 30 seconds.

• Green— The switch and the target device have an established link.

Note If the port LED remains unlit, the target device might not be turned on, a cable problem might exist, or

a problem might exist with the adapter installed in the target device.

Your hardware installation is complete. See the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches System Configuration Guide to configure the switch.

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