Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Manual

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2020-10-30
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
http://www.cisco.com
Tel: [phone]
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: [phone]

THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS,
INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS.
THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH
THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY,
CONTACT YOUR CISCO REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY.
The Cisco implementation of TCP header compression is an adaptation of a program developed by the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) as part of UCB's public domain version of
the UNIX operating system. All rights reserved. Copyright ©1981, Regents of the University of California.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN, ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE OF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS" WITH ALL FAULTS.
CISCO AND THE ABOVE-NAMED SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF CISCO OR ITS SUPPLIERS
HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Any Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and phone numbers used in this document are not intended to be actual addresses and phone numbers. Any examples, command display output, network
topology diagrams, and other figures included in the document are shown for illustrative purposes only. Any use of actual IP addresses or phone numbers in illustrative content is unintentional
and coincidental.
All printed copies and duplicate soft copies of this document are considered uncontrolled. See the current online version for the latest version.
Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses and phone numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices.
Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com
go trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any
other company. (1721R)
©2020 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

CONTENTS
Preface vii
PREFACE
Document Revision History vii
Document Objectives vii
Audience vii
Conventions viii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ix
Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
Hardware Features 2
Front and Rear View Of Cisco C8500-12X4QC 2
Front and Rear View of Cisco C8500-12X 4
Bay Configuration - C8500-12X4QC 5
Bay Configuration - C8500-12X4 5
AC Power Supply 6
DC Power Supply 6
Power Supply LEDs 7
Power Supply Fans 8
Serial Number and PID/VID Label Location 8
Preparing Your Site for Installation 9
CHAPTER 2
Prerequisites and Preparation 9
Site Planning Checklist 10
Safety Guidelines 10
Safety Warnings 10
Safety Recommendations 11
Cautions and Regulatory Compliance Statements for NEBS 11
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
iii

Standard Warning Statements 12
General Safety Warnings 13
Site Planning 15
General Precautions 15
Site Cabling Guidelines 16
Console Port Connections 16
Interference Considerations 17
Rack-Mounting Guidelines 18
Precautions for Rack-Mounting 18
General Rack-Selection Guidelines 19
Guidelines for 23-in. (Telco) Racks 19
Equipment Rack Guidelines 20
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage 21
Electrical Safety 21
Chassis-Lifting Guidelines 22
Tools and Equipment 22
Unpacking and Verifying Shipping Contents 23
Checking the Shipping Container Contents 23
Installing the Router 25
CHAPTER 3
Installation Instructions 25
Guidelines for Installation 26
Installing the Router on a Standalone Equipment Shelf or Tabletop 27
Guidelines for Rack Installation 27
Verifying Rack Dimensions 28
Attaching the Front Rack-Mount Brackets 29
Attaching the Rear Rack-Mount Brackets 30
Mounting the Router in the Rack 30
Two-Post Rack Installation 31
Four-Post Rack Installation 32
Attaching the Cable Management Bracket 32
Chassis Ground Connection 33
Recommended Tools and Supplies 33
Attaching a Chassis Ground Connection 34
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
iv
Contents

Connecting Cables 34
Connecting the Console Port Cables 35
Connecting to the Micro USB Console Port 35
Management Ethernet Port Cable Connection 36
Removing and Replacing FRUs 37
CHAPTER 4
Removing AC Power Supplies 37
Installing AC Power Supplies 38
Removing DC Power Supplies 38
Installing DC Input Power Supplies 39
Wiring the DC Input Power Source 40
Removing and Replacing Micro-USB 42
Removing and Replacing a DIMM 42
Removing a DIMM 42
Replacing a DIMM 44
Removing and Replacing Fans 45
Removing the Fans 45
Repacking the Router 47
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
v
Contents

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
vi
Contents

Preface
•Document Revision History, on page vii
•Document Objectives, on page vii
•Audience, on page vii
•Conventions, on page viii
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, on page ix
Document Revision History
The following table records the changes made to this document.
Document Objectives
This publication describes the installation of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms and replacement
or upgrade of field-replaceable units (FRUs).
Audience
This publication is primarily designed for persons responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting
the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms. The users of this guide should:
• Be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices.
• Have experience working as electronic or electromechanical technicians.
• Have experience in installing high-end networking equipment.
Certain procedures described in this guide require a certified electrician.
Note
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
vii

Conventions
IndicationText Type
Text the user should enter exactly as shown or keys a user should press appear
in this font.
User input
Document titles appear in this font.Document titles
Terminal sessions and information that the system displays appear in this
font.
System output
CLI command keywords appear in this font.
Variables in a CLI command appear in this font.
CLI commands
Elements in square brackets are optional.[ ]
Required alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical
bars.
{x | y | z}
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical
bars.
[x | y | z]
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or
the string will include the quotation marks.
string
Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets.< >
Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.[ ]
An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code
indicates a comment line.
!
#
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the
document.
Note
Means the following information will help you solve a problem. The tips information might not be
troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver.
Tip
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage
or loss of data.
Caution
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
viii
Preface
Conventions

Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.
Timesaver
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
Warning
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information,
see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco
technical documentation.
Subscribe to the What's New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed
and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free
service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0.
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
ix
Preface
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide
x
Preface
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request