Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L Manual

Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service
Endpoint Router
First Published: 2023-12-08
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CONTENTS
Safety Warnings 1
CHAPTER 1
Standard Warning Statements 1
Safety Guidelines for Personal Safety and Equipment Protection 3
Safety Precautions for Module Installation and Removal 3
Safety with Electricity 4
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS 7
Power Supply Considerations 7
Power Connection Guidelines 7
Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems 8
Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems 8
Prevent Power Loss 8
Preventing ESD Damage 9
Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router Overview 11
CHAPTER 2
Temperature and Physical Specification 12
Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router Features 12
Network Interfaces 12
Interface Naming 13
USB Console 13
Online Insertion and Removal 13
Supported Transceiver Modules 14
Prepare for Installation 15
CHAPTER 3
General Precautions 15
Site Planning Checklist 16
Environmental Requirements 16
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Airflow Guidelines 16
Site Power Guidelines 18
Electrical Circuit Requirements 19
Site Cabling Guidelines 19
Asynchronous Terminal Connections 19
Interference Considerations 19
Electromagnetic Interference 20
Radio Frequency Interference 20
Lightning and AC Power Fault Interference 20
Tools and Equipment 20
Prepare Your Location 21
Prepare Yourself 21
Prepare Rack for Router Installation 22
Cabinet Selection Guidelines 22
Unpack the Cisco 8011 Router 23
Install the Device 27
CHAPTER 4
Rack Mounting the Router 27
Rack Mounting Brackets 30
Mounting the Router on the Rack 31
Wall Mount 36
Ground the Device 38
Install the AC Power Cables 40
Install the DC Power Cables 41
Port Connection Guidelines 43
Connect to the Console Port 43
Connect to the Management Ethernet Port 44
Install and Remove Transceiver Module 45
Safety Precautions for Module Installation and Removal 45
Install and Remove SFP Modules 46
Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module 47
Install a Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module 48
Remove a Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module 49
Connect Interface Ports 51
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Connect a Fiber-Optic Port to the Network 51
Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network 51
Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables 51
Configure the Device 53
CHAPTER 5
Create the Initial Router Configuration 53
Verify Device Installation 54
Replace Power Supply 57
CHAPTER 6
Remove the DC Power Supply Module 58
Install the DC Power Supply Module 58
Remove the AC Power Supply Module 59
Install the AC Power Supply Module 60
Appendix 61
CHAPTER 7
LEDs 61
Router LEDs 61
Fan Assembly LEDs 63
Power Status LEDs 63
Combination of LEDs 63
SFP and SFP+ Port LEDs 64
Management Port LEDs 64
System Specifications 64
RJ45 Connectors 65
Transceiver and Cable Specifications 66
Console Port Pinouts 66
USB Port Console Pinouts 66
USB Port Memory Pinouts 67
Management Ethernet Port Pinouts 67
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CHAPTER 1
Safety Warnings
This handout lists the safety warnings necessary for handling this chassis. Before you install or service the
chassis, review these safety warnings to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
For a complete list of translated safety warnings, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information —
Cisco 8000 Series Routers.
The safety warnings are grouped under the following sections:
•Standard Warning Statements, on page 1
•Safety Guidelines for Personal Safety and Equipment Protection, on page 3
•Safety Precautions for Module Installation and Removal, on page 3
•Safety with Electricity, on page 4
•Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS, on page 7
•Power Supply Considerations, on page 7
•Preventing ESD Damage, on page 9
Standard Warning Statements
Statement 407—Japanese Safety Instruction
You are strongly advised to read the safety instruction before using the product.
https://www.cisco.com/web/JP/techdoc/pldoc/pldoc.html
When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adapters.
Note
Statement 1003—DC Power Disconnection
To reduce risk of electric shock or personal injury, disconnect DC power before removing or replacing
components or performing upgrades.
Warning
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Statement 1006—Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
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.
Warning
Statement 1022—Disconnect Device
To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, a readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated in
the fixed wiring.
Warning
Statement 1024—Ground Conductor
This equipment must be grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never defeat the ground conductor or
operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning
Statement 294—Class A Warning for Korea
This is a Class A device and is registered for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for industrial
use. The seller or buyer should be aware of this. If this type was sold or purchased by mistake, it should be
replaced with a residential-use type.
Warning
Statement 1049—Rack Installation
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, mount the chassis on a rack that is permanently affixed to the building.
Warning
Statement 9001—Product Disposal
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Warning
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Standard Warning Statements

Statement 1017—Restricted Area
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. Only skilled, instructed, or qualified personnel
can access a restricted access area.
Warning
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Read the installation instructions before using, installing, or
connecting the system to the power source. Use the statement number at the beginning of each warning
statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings for this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Safety Guidelines for Personal Safety and Equipment Protection
The following guidelines ensure your safety and protect the equipment. This list does not include all the
potentially hazardous situations. Therefore, you must be alert.
• Before moving the system, always disconnect all power cords and interface cables.
• Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check.
• Before and after installation, keep the chassis area clean and dust free.
• Keep tools and assembly components away from walk areas where you or others can trip over them.
• Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Do not wear loose clothing that may get caught in the chassis.
• When working under conditions that may be hazardous to your eyes, wear safety glasses.
Safety Precautions for Module Installation and Removal
Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when you work on the chassis.
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Safety Guidelines for Personal Safety and Equipment Protection

Statement 1006—Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing
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.
Warning
Statement 1008—Class 1 Laser Product
This product is a Class 1 laser product.
Warning
Statement 1089—Instructed and Skilled Person Definitions
An instructed person is someone who has been instructed and trained by a skilled person and takes the necessary
precautions when working with equipment.
A skilled person or qualified personnel is someone who has training or experience in the equipment technology
and understands potential hazards when working with equipment.
There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open.
Warning
Statement 1090—Installation by Skilled Person
Only a skilled person should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. See statement 1089 for
the definition of a skilled person.
There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open.
Warning
Safety with Electricity
Statement 1003—DC Power Disconnection
To reduce risk of electric shock or personal injury, disconnect DC power before removing or replacing
components or performing upgrades.
Warning
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Safety with Electricity

Statement 1005—Circuit Breaker
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. To reduce risk of
electric shock or fire, ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than:
Warning
• maximum of 20A (North America) and 16A (Europe) for AC power feed
• maximum of 12A for DC power feed
Statement 1022—Disconnect Device
To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, a readily accessible disconnect device must be incorporated in
the fixed wiring.
Warning
Statement 1024—Ground Conductor
This equipment must be grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never defeat the ground conductor or
operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning
Statement 1028—More Than One Power Supply
This unit might have more than one power supply connection. To reduce risk of electric shock, remove all
connections to de-energize the unit.
Warning
Statement 1046—Installing or Replacing the Unit
To reduce risk of electric shock, when installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be
made first and disconnected last.
If your unit has modules, secure them with the provided screws.
Warning
Statement 2004—Grounded Equipment
This equipment is intended to be grounded to comply with emission and immunity requirements. Ensure that
the switch functional ground lug is connected to earth ground during normal use.
Warning
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Safety with Electricity

Statement 1073—No User-Serviceable Parts
There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open.
Warning
Statement 1074—Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes
To reduce risk of electric shock or fire, installation of the equipment must comply with local and national
electrical codes.
Warning
When working on equipment that is powered by electricity, follow these guidelines:
• Locate the room’s emergency power-off switch. If an electrical accident occurs, you know where to
quickly turn off the power.
• Before starting work on the system, turn off the DC main circuit breaker and disconnect the power
terminal block cable.
• Disconnect all power when:
• Working on or near power supplies
• Installing or removing a device chassis or network processor module
• Performing most hardware upgrades
• Never install equipment that appears damaged.
•Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards, such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension
cables, and missing safety grounds.
• Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit; always check.
• Never perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• If an electrical accident occurs and you are uninjured:
• Use caution to avoid injuring yourself.
• Turn off power to the device.
• Seek medical attention, if necessary.
Use the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a power source,
but connected to telephone wiring or network cabling:
• When installing or modifying telephone lines, use caution.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is designed to handle such locations.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
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Safety with Electricity

Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS
The NEBS-GR-1089-CORE regulatory compliance statements and requirements are discussed in this section.
The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly, which is the management Ethernet port, must use
shielded intrabuilding cabling/wiring that is grounded at both ends. Statement 7003
Warning
The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly, which is the management Ethernet port, must not
be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed
for use as intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require
isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in
order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring. Statement 7005
Warning
This equipment shall be connected to AC mains provided with a surge protective device (SPD) at the service
equipment complying with NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC). Statement 7012
Warning
This equipment is suitable for installations utilizing the Common Bonding Network (CBN). Statement 7013
Warning
This equipment is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunications Facilities. Statement 8015
Warning
This equipment is suitable for installation in locations where the NEC applies. Statement 8016
Warning
Power Supply Considerations
Check the power at your site to ensure that you are receiving clean power (free of spikes and noise). If
necessary, install a power conditioner.
Power Connection Guidelines
This section provides guidelines for connecting the device power supplies to the site power source.
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Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS

Statement 1024—Ground Conductor
This equipment must be grounded. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never defeat the ground conductor or
operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning
Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems
Basic guidelines for DC-powered systems include the following:
• Each chassis power supply has its own dedicated input power source. The source must comply with the
safety extra-low voltage (SELV) requirements in the UL 60950, CSA 60950, EN 60950, and IEC 60950
standards.
•Protect the circuit by a dedicated two-pole circuit breaker. Ensure that the circuit breaker is sized according
to the power supply input rating and local or national code requirements.
• The circuit breaker is considered as the disconnect device and is easily accessible.
• The system ground is the power supply and chassis ground.
• Use the grounding lug to attach a wrist strap for ESD protection during servicing.
• Do not connect the DC return wire to the system frame or to the system-grounding equipment.
• Ensure that the DC return is grounded at the source side.
• Ensure that each power feed of the equipment is connected to different sources.
Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
Basic guidelines for AC-powered systems include the following:
• Each chassis power supply has its own dedicated branch circuit.
• Ensure that the circuit breaker is sized according to the power supply input rating and local or national
code requirements.
• The AC power receptacles that are used to plug in the chassis must be the grounding type. The grounding
conductors that connect to the receptacles must connect to protective earth ground at the service equipment.
Prevent Power Loss
Use the following guidelines to prevent power loss to the device:
• To prevent input power loss, ensure that the maximum load on each circuit supplying the power is within
the current ratings of the wiring and breakers.
• In some systems, you can use an UPS to protect against power failures at your site. Avoid UPS types
that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the device,
which can have substantial current-draw fluctuations due to bursty data traffic patterns.
Determining power requirements is useful for planning the power distribution system to support the device.
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Guidelines for DC-Powered Systems

Preventing ESD Damage
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD may occur when
electronic printed circuit cards are improperly handled and can cause complete or intermittent failures. When
removing and replacing modules, always follow these ESD prevention procedures:
• Ensure that the device chassis is electrically connected to earth ground.
• Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. To channel unwanted
ESD voltages safely to ground, connect the clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame. To guard
against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively.
• If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.
• When installing a component, use any available ejector levers or captive installation screws to properly
seat the bus connectors in the backplane or midplane. These devices prevent accidental removal, provide
proper grounding for the system, and help to ensure that bus connectors are properly seated.
• When removing a component, use available ejector levers or captive installation screws, if any, to release
the bus connectors from the backplane or midplane.
• Handle components by only their handles or edges; do not touch the printed circuit boards or connectors.
• Place a removed component board side up on an antistatic surface or in a static-shielding container. If
you plan to return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static-shielding container.
• Avoid contact between the printed circuit boards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects components
from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
• Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier.
For the safety of your equipment, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic wrist strap. Maintain
the value between 1 and 10 Mohm.
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CHAPTER 2
Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router
Overview
Private Line Emulation (PLE) enables private line services to be carried over the same IP network for
non-Ethernet type services like SONET/SDH and Fibre Channel. The Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service
Endpoint Router (PLE-SER) is a fixed port, one rack unit form-factor router. It supports 2 x 10G SFP+ PLE,
2 x 10G SFP+ Ethernet, and 4 x 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports.
The PLE client ports support the following configuration services:
• 2 x 1G and 10G
• 2 x 10G
• 2 x OTU2
• 2 x OC192/STM64
• 2 x OTU2e
• 2 x OC48
• 2 x FC-1/2/4/8/16G
• 1 x FC-32G
This unit is intended for indoor and outdoor applications. While installing in outdoor environment, we
recommend you to have an IP66 sealed cabinet with heat exchanger complying with Telcordia GR487.
For more information about the router features and benefits, see the Cisco 8010 Series Router Data Sheet.
•Temperature and Physical Specification, on page 12
•Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router Features, on page 12
•Network Interfaces, on page 12
•Interface Naming, on page 13
•USB Console, on page 13
•Online Insertion and Removal, on page 13
•Supported Transceiver Modules, on page 14
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Temperature and Physical Specification
For temperature and physical specifications, see the Cisco 8010 Series Router Data Sheet.
Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router Features
Figure 1: Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router Components on Front View
10G SFP+ PLE Ports2AC or DC PSU PM0 PM11
10G/25G/50G SFP56
Ports
410G SFP+ Ethernet Ports3
Management Port6USB Console5
USB Memory Port8Console Port7
Figure 2: Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router Components on Rear View
Lug Holes24 Fixed Fan Modules1
Network Interfaces
The Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router supports the following network interfaces:
• 2 x 10G SFP+ PLE ports
• 2 x 10G SFP+ Ethernet ports
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• 4 x 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports
Figure 3: Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router
Interface Naming
The following table shows the interface naming of the Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router:
Table 1: Port Numbering
10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports10G SFP+ Ethernet ports1G/10G SFP+ PLE ports
0/4 to 0/70/2 to 0/30/0 to 0/1
The interface-path-id is rack/slot/module/port. The slash between values is required as part of the notation.
•FiftyGigE— 0/0/0/4 to 0/0/0/7
•TwentyFiveGigE— 0/0/0/4 to 0/0/0/7
•TenGigE— 0/0/0/0 to 0/0/0/7
•OneGigE— 0/0/0/0 to 0/0/0/1
USB Console
A single USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle on the front panel of the router provides console access to uboot, Cisco
software and diagnostics. While it uses the Type-A connector, it operates as a USB peripheral only for
connection to an external host computer. This interface requires the use of a Type-A to Type-A connector
instead of a standard USB cable.
• Use of the USB console is mutually exclusive of the RS232 console port.
• This interface requires the use of a Type-A to Type-A USB cable.
• If you insert the USB cable and connect to the host computer, then you can only enter the commands
using the USB.
Note
Online Insertion and Removal
The router supports the following Online Insertion and Removal (OIR) operations:
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• When an SFP is removed, there’s no effect on traffic flowing on other ports.
• When an SFP is installed, there’s no effect on traffic flowing on other ports, the system initializes that
port for operation based on the current configuration. If the inserted SFP is incompatible with the current
configuration of that port, the port doesn’t become operational until the configuration is updated.
• When both power supplies are installed and active, the load may be shared between them, or a single
PSU supports the whole load. When a power supply isn’t working or the input cable is removed, the
remaining power supply takes the entire load without disruption.
• Both the PSUs are field replaceable units and when one PSU is removed or installed there’s no functional
impact to the router.
Supported Transceiver Modules
For more information on the supported transceiver modules, see Transceiver Module Group (TMG)
Compatibility Matrix. In the Begin your Search search box, enter the keyword 8011 and click Enter.
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Supported Transceiver Modules