Cisco SNS-3400 Series Mounting instructions

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Appliances
•Cisco SNS 3400 Series Appliance Overview, on page 1
•Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview, on page 1
•Before You Begin, on page 9
•Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances, on page 14
•Install Cisco ISE Software on Cisco SNS Appliances, on page 28
Cisco SNS 3400 Series Appliance Overview
Cisco SNS-3400 series appliance hardware consists of Cisco SNS 3415 and Cisco SNS 3495 appliances.
• For the Cisco SNS 3400 series hardware specifications, see the Cisco Secure Network Server Data Sheet.
• For the LED indicators on the Cisco SNS 3400 series appliances, see the Cisco Identity Services Engine
Hardware Installation Guide, Release 2.0.
Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview
Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliances
The Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance is designed for performance and density over a wide range
of business workloads, from web serving to distributed databases.
Cisco ISE, Release 2.0.1 is available on SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 platforms.
The SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 appliances support only Cisco ISE 2.0.1 or later releases. You cannot install a
release earlier than 2.0.1 on the SNS 3515 or SNS 3595 appliance.
Note
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Support for UEFI Secure Boot
The SNS 3515 and SNS 3595 appliances support the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) secure
boot feature. This feature ensures that only a Cisco-signed ISE image can be installed on the SNS 3515 and
SNS 3595 appliances, and prevents installation of any unsigned operating system even with physical access
to the device. For example, generic operating systems, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Microsoft Windows
cannot boot on this appliance.
LED Indicators on Cisco SNS 3515 and 3595 Appliances
This section describes the front- and rear-panel controls, ports, and LED indicators on the Cisco SNS 3515
and Cisco SNS 3595 appliances.
Cisco SNS-3515 and SNS-3595 Appliances Hardware Specifications
The following table describes the hardware specifications of Cisco SNS-3515 and Cisco SNS-3595 appliances.
DiagramsHardware SpecificationsCisco Identity Services
Engine Appliance
Cisco SNS-3515 or 3595 Appliance
Front Panel View, on page 3
Cisco SNS 3515 or SNS 3595
Appliance Back Panel View, on
page 5
• Cisco UCS C220 M4
• Single socket Intel Xeon E5-2620
v3 series CPU @ 2.40GHz, 12 total
cores, 6*2 total threads
• 16 GB RAM
• 1 x 600-GB disk
• 6 GbE network interfaces
• For physical, environmental, and
power specifications, see Server
Specifications, on page 12
Cisco SNS-3515-K9
• Cisco UCS C220 M4
• Dual socket Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
series CPU @ 2.60GHz, 16 total
cores, 8*2 total threads
64 GB RAM
4 x 600-GB disks
RAID 10
6 GbE network interfaces
For physical, environmental, and
power specifications, see Server
Specifications, on page 12.
Cisco SNS-3595-K9
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LED Indicators on Cisco SNS 3515 and 3595 Appliances

Cisco SNS-3515 or 3595 Appliance Front Panel View
The following figure shows the components of the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance front panel
view.
Figure 1: Front Panel LEDs
System status LED7Drive bays 1-8 support SAS/SATA drives1
Fan status LED8Drive bays 1 and 2 support SAS/SATA
and NVMe PCIe solid state drives (SSDs)
2
Temperature status LED9Pull-out asset tag3
Power supply status LED10Operations panel buttons and LEDs4
Network link activity LED11Power button/power status LED5
KVM connector (used with KVM cable that
provides two USB 2.0, one VGA, and one
serial connector)
12Unit identification button/LED6
The following table describes the LEDs located on the front panel of the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595
appliance.
Front Panel LEDs
• Off—The hard drive is operating properly.
• Amber—Drive fault detected.
• Amber, blinking—The device is rebuilding.
• Amber, blinking with one-second
interval—Drive locate function activated.
Hard drive fault
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Front Panel LEDs
• Off—There is no hard drive in the hard drive
tray (no access, no fault).
• Green—The hard drive is ready.
• Green, blinking—The hard drive is reading or
writing data.
Hard drive activity
• Off—There is no AC power to the server.
• Amber—The server is in standby power mode.
Power is supplied only to the Cisco IMC and
some motherboard functions.
• Green—The server is in main power mode.
Power is supplied to all server components.
Power button/LED
• Off—The unit identification function is not in
use.
• Blue—The unit identification function is
activated.
Unit identification
• Green—The server is running in normal
operating condition.
• Green, blinking—The server is performing
system initialization and memory check.
• Amber, steady—The server is in a degraded
operational state. For example:
• Power supply redundancy is lost.
• CPUs are mismatched.
• At least one CPU is faulty.
• At least one DIMM is faulty.
• At least one drive in a RAID configuration
failed.
•Amber, blinking—The server is in a critical fault
state. For example:
• Boot failed.
• Fatal CPU and/or bus error is detected.
• Server is in an over-temperature condition.
System status
• Green—All fan modules are operating properly.
• Amber, steady—One or more fan modules
breached the critical threshold.
• Amber, blinking—One or more fan modules
breached the non-recoverable threshold.
Fan status
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Front Panel LEDs
• Green—The server is operating at normal
temperature.
• Amber, steady—One or more temperature
sensors breached the critical threshold.
• Amber, blinking—One or more temperature
sensors breached the non-recoverable threshold.
Temperature status
• Green—All power supplies are operating
normally.
•Amber, steady—One or more power supplies are
in a degraded operational state.
• Amber, blinking—One or more power supplies
are in a critical fault state.
Power supply status
• Off—The Ethernet link is idle.
• Green—One or more Ethernet LOM ports are
link-active, but there is no activity.
• Green, blinking—One or more Ethernet LOM
ports are link-active, with activity.
Network link activity
Cisco SNS 3515 or SNS 3595 Appliance Back Panel View
The following figure shows the components of the Cisco SNS-3515 and Cisco 3595 appliance back panel
view.
Figure 2: Back Panel LEDs
1-GbE Ethernet dedicated management port;
used to access CIMC
9Grounding-lug hole (for DC power
supplies)
1
Serial port (RJ-45 connector)10PCIe riser 1/slot 12
1-GbE Ethernet port (Eth 0)11PCIe riser 2/slot 23
1-GbE Ethernet port (Eth 1)121-GbE Ethernet port (Eth 2)4
VGA video port (DB-15)131-GbE Ethernet port (Eth 3)5
Rear unit identification button/LED141-GbE Ethernet port (Eth 4)6
Power supplies (up to two, redundant as
1+1)
151-GbE Ethernet port (Eth 5)7
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Cisco SNS 3515 or SNS 3595 Appliance Back Panel View

USB 3.0 ports (two)8
The following table describes the LEDs located on the back panel of the Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595
appliance.
StateLED Name
• Off—No link is present.
• Green, steady—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active
link.
Optional mLOM 1-GbE SFP+ (there is a single status
LED)
• Off—Link speed is 10 Mbps.
• Amber—Link speed is 100 Mbps/1 Gbps.
• Green—Link speed is 10 Gbps.
Optional mLOM 1-GbE BASE-T link speed
• Off—No link is present.
• Green—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active
link.
Optional mLOM 1-GbE BASE-T link status
• Off—Link speed is 10 Mbps.
• Amber—Link speed is 100 Mbps.
• Green—Link speed is 1 Gbps.
1-GbE Ethernet dedicated management link speed
• Off—No link is present.
• Green—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active
link.
1-GbE Ethernet dedicated management link status
• Off—Link speed is 10 Mbps.
• Amber—Link speed is 100 Mbps.
• Green—Link speed is 1 Gbps.
1-GbE Ethernet link speed
• Off—No link is present.
• Green—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active
link.
1-GbE Ethernet link status
• Off—The unit identification LED is not in use.
• Blue—The unit identification LED is activated.
Rear unit identification
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StateLED Name
AC power supplies:
• Off—No AC input (12 V main power off, 12 V
standby power off).
• Green, blinking—12 V main power off; 12 V
standby power on.
•Green, solid—12 V main power on; 12 V standby
power on.
• Amber, blinking—Warning detected but 12 V
main power on.
•Amber, solid—Critical error detected; 12 V main
power off.
Power supply status
Internal Diagnostic LEDs
The server has internal fault LEDs for CPUs, DIMMs, fan modules, SD cards, the RTC battery, and the mLOM
card. These LEDs are available only when the server is in standby power mode. An LED lights amber to
indicate a faulty component.
Power must be connected to the server for these LEDs to be operate.
Note
The following figure shows the locations of these internal LEDs in Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595
appliance.
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Internal Diagnostic LEDs

Figure 3: Cisco SNS-3515 or 3595 Internal Diagnostic LED Locations
The following table describes the callouts in the above figure.
SD card fault LEDs (one next to each bay)4Fan module fault LEDs (one next to each fan
connector on the motherboard)
1
RTC battery fault LED5CPU fault LEDs (one in front of each CPU)2
mLOM card fault LED (on motherboard next
to mLOM socket)
6DIMM fault LEDs (one in front of each DIMM
socket on the motherboard)
3
The following table describes the internal diagnostic LEDs located inside the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco
SNS-3595 appliance.
StateLED Name
• Off—Component is functioning normally.
• Amber—Component has failed.
Internal diagnostic LEDs (all)
Regulatory Compliance
For regulatory compliance and safety information, see Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for
Cisco SNS-3415, Cisco SNS-3495, Cisco SNS-3515, and Cisco SNS-3595 Appliances.
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Regulatory Compliance

Before You Begin
This section provides information on how you can prepare your site for safely installing the Cisco SNS-3515
or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance.
Safety Guidelines
Before you install, operate, or service a Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance, review the Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco SNS-3415, Cisco SNS-3495, Cisco SNS-3515, and Cisco
SNS-3595 Appliances for important safety information.
Note
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.
Statement 1071
Warning
Warning: To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 40° C (104° F).
Statement 1047
Warning
Warning: The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
Statement 1019
Warning
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 15 A.
Statement 1005
Warning
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Warning
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When you are installing a server, use the following guidelines:
• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the server. See the Cisco UCS Site
Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for servicing the server and for adequate
airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Server Specifications, on
page 12.
• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the Rack Requirements, on page 12.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Power Specifications, on page 13.
If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such
as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns.
Caution
Unpack and Inspect the Server
When handling internal server components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges only.
Caution
Keep the shipping container in case the server requires shipping in the future.
Note
The chassis is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or any
items are missing, contact your customer service representative immediately.
Note
To inspect the shipment:
Step 1 Remove the server from its cardboard container and save all packaging material.
Step 2 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and the list given below.
Verify that you have all items.
Step 3 Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have the following
information ready:
• Invoice number of shipper (see the packing slip)
• Model and serial number of the damaged unit
• Description of damage
• Effect of damage on the installation
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Figure 4: Shipping Box Contents
Prepare for Server Installation
•Installation Guidelines, on page 11
•Rack Requirements, on page 12
•Equipment Requirements, on page 12
•Slide Rail Adjustment Range, on page 12
Installation Guidelines
Warning: To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 40° C (104° F).
Statement 1047
Warning
Warning: The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
Statement 1019
Warning
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the
protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 15 A.
Statement 1005
Warning
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Prepare for Server Installation

Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Warning
Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such
as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns.
Caution
When you are installing a server, use the following guidelines
• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the server. See the Cisco UCS Site
Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.
• Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for servicing the server and for adequate
airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Server Specifications, on
page 12.
• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the Rack Requirements, on page 12.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Power Specifications, on page 13.
If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Rack Requirements
This section provides the requirements for the standard open racks.
The rack must be of the following type:
• A standard 19-in. (48.3-cm) wide, four-post EIA rack, with mounting posts that conform to English
universal hole spacing, per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
•The rack post holes can be square 0.38-inch (9.6 mm), round 0.28-inch (7.1 mm), #12-24 UNC, or #10-32
UNC when you use the supplied slide rails.
• The minimum vertical rack space per server must be one RU, equal to 1.75 in. (44.45 mm).
Equipment Requirements
The slide rails supplied by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation. The inner rails
(mounting brackets) are pre-attached to the sides of the server.
Slide Rail Adjustment Range
The slide rails for this server have an adjustment range of 24 to 36 inches (610 to 914 mm).
Server Specifications
This section lists the technical specifications for the server and includes the following sections:
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Rack Requirements

Physical Specifications
The following table lists the physical specifications of the server.
SpecificationDescription
1.7 in. (4.3 cm)Height
16.9 in. (42.9 cm)Width
29.8 in. (75.8 cm)Depth
SNS 3515: 37.9 lb. (17.2 Kg)
SNS 3595: 39.9 lb. (18.1 Kg)
Weight (fully loaded chassis)
Environmental Specifications
The following table lists the environmental specifications of the server.
SpecificationDescription
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
(Operating, sea level, no fan fail, no CPU throttling,
turbo mode)
Temperature, operating
-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)Temperature, non-operating (when the server is stored
or transported)
10 to 90% noncondensingHumidity, operating
5 to 93% noncondensingHumidity, nonoperating
0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3000m); maximum ambient
temperature decreases by 1°C per 300m
Altitude, operating
0 to 40,000 feet (12,000m)Altitude, non-operating
5.4Sound power level
Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LwAd (Bels)
Operation at 73°F (23°C)
37Sound pressure level
Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LpAm (dBA)
Operation at 73°F (23°C)
Power Specifications
The power specifications for the power supply options are listed in the following section:
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Physical Specifications

Do not mix power supply types in the server. Both power supplies must be identical.
Note
770-WAC Power Supply
SpecificationDescription
90 to 264 VAC (self-ranging, 100 to 264 VAC
nominal)
AC input voltage range
Range: 47 to 63 Hz (single phase, 50 to 60 Hz
nominal)
AC input frequency
9.5 A peak at 100 VAC
4.5 A peak at 208 VAC
AC line input current (steady state)
770 WMaximum output power for each power supply
Main power: 12 VDC
Standby power: 12 VDC
Power supply output voltage
Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware
Appliances
This section describes how to install your Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 appliance and connect it to the network.
It contains:
•Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack, on page 15
•Cisco Integrated Management Controller, on page 24
•Connect Cables, on page 19
•Connect and Power On the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance, on page 22
Before you begin the installation, read the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco SNS
3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliance.
Warning: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning
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
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Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack
This section describes how to install the Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance in a rack.
Install the Side Rails
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
Warning
Step 1 Attach the inner rails to the sides of the server:
Figure 5: Attach Inner Rail to Side of Server
Locking clip on inner rail2Front side of the server1
a) Align an inner rail with one side of the server so that the three keyed slots in the rail align with the three pegs on the
side of the server (see the figure above).
b) Set the keyed slots over the pegs, and then slide the rail toward the front to lock it in place on the pegs. The front slot
has a metal clip that locks over the front peg.
c) Install the second inner rail to the opposite side of the server.
Step 2 Open the front securing plate on both slide-rail assemblies. The front end of the slide-rail assembly has a spring-loaded
securing plate that must be open before you can insert the mounting pegs into the rack-post holes.
On the outside of the assembly, push the green arrow button toward the rear to open the securing plate.
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Figure 6: Front Securing Mechanism, Inside of Front End
Securing plate shown pulled back to open position3Front mounting pegs1
Rack post2
Step 3 Install the outer slide rails into the rack:
a) Align one slide-rail assembly front end with the front rack-post holes that you want to use. The slide rail front-end
wraps around the outside of the rack post and the mounting pegs enter the rack-post holes from the outside-front (see
the figure above).
The rack post must be between the mounting pegs and the open securing plate.
Note
b) Push the mounting pegs into the rack-post holes from the outside-front.
c) Press the securing plate release button, marked PUSH. The spring-loaded securing plate closes to lock the pegs in
place.
d) Adjust the slide-rail length, and then push the rear mounting pegs into the corresponding rear rack-post holes. The
slide rail must be level front-to-rear.
The rear mounting pegs enter the rear rack-post holes from the inside of the rack post.
e) Attach the second slide-rail assembly to the opposite side of the rack. Ensure that the two slide-rail assemblies are at
the same height with each other and are level front-to-back.
f) Pull the inner slide rails on each assembly out toward the rack front until they hit the internal stops and lock in place.
Step 4 Insert the server into the slide rails:
This server can weigh up to 67 pounds (59 kilograms) when fully loaded with components. We recommend
that you use a minimum of two people or a mechanical lift when lifting the server. Attempting this procedure
alone could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Caution
Figure 7: Inner Rail Release Clip
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Outer rail attached to rack post3Inner rail release clip1
Inner rail attached to server and inserted into outer
rail
2
Step 5 (Optional) Secure the server in the rack more permanently by using the two screws that are provided with the slide rails.
Perform this step if you plan to move the rack with servers installed.
With the server fully pushed into the slide rails, open a hinged slam latch lever on the front of the server and insert the
screw through the hole that is under the lever. The screw threads into the static part of the rail on the rack post and prevents
the server from being pulled out. Repeat for the opposite slam latch.
What to do next
Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional)
The CMA is reversible left to right. To reverse the CMA, see Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)
before installation.
Note
Step 1 With the server pushed fully into the rack, slide the CMA tab of the CMA arm that is farthest from the server onto the
end of the stationary slide rail that is attached to the rack post (see the following figure). Slide the tab over the end of the
rail until it clicks and locks.
Step 2 Slide the CMA tab that is closest to the server over the end of the inner rail that is attached to the server (see the following
figure). Slide the tab over the end of the rail until it clicks and locks.
Step 3 Pull out the width-adjustment slider that is at the opposite end of the CMA assembly until it matches the width of your
rack (see the following figure).
Step 4 Slide the CMA tab that is at the end of the width-adjustment slider onto the end of the stationary slide rail that is attached
to the rack post (see the following figure). Slide the tab over the end of the rail until it clicks and locks.
Step 5 Open the hinged flap at the top of each plastic cable guide and route your cables through the cable guides as desired.
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Figure 8: Attach the Cable Management Arm to the Rear of the Slide Rails
CMA tab on width-adjustment slider and end of
stationary outer slide rail
3CMA tab on arm farthest from server and end of
stationary outer slide rail
1
Rear of server4CMA tab on arm closest to the server and end of
inner slide rail attached to server
2
Reverse the Cable Management Arm (Optional)
Step 1 Rotate the entire CMA assembly 180 degrees. The plastic cable guides must remain pointing upward.
Step 2 Flip the tabs at the end of each CMA arm so that they point toward the rear of the server.
Step 3 Pivot the tab that is at the end of the width-adjustment slider. Depress and hold the metal button on the outside of the tab
and pivot the tab 180 degrees so that it points toward the rear of the
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Figure 9: Reverse the CMA
Metal button for rotating2CMA tab on end of width-adjustment slider1
Connect Cables
This section describes how to connect your Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance to the network
and the appliance console.
•Connect the Network Interface, on page 19
•Connect the Console, on page 21
•Connect the Keyboard and Video Monitor, on page 21
•Cable Management, on page 22
Attach cables (such as keyboard, monitor cables, if required) to the rear of the server. Route the cables properly
and use the cable straps to secure the cables to the slide rails. See the Cisco SNS 3515 or SNS 3595 Appliance
Back Panel View, on page 5 for reference on the rear view of the appliance.
Connect the Network Interface
Warning: Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001
Warning
This section describes how to connect the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance Ethernet port.
The Ethernet connector supports Serial over LAN (SOL) cables. The RJ-45 port supports standard
straight-through and crossover Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Cisco does not supply
Category 5 UTP cables; these cables are available commercially.
To connect the cable to the appliance Ethernet port:
Step 1 Verify that the appliance is turned off.
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Step 2 Connect one end of the cable to the GigabitEthernet 0 port on the appliance.
Step 3 Connect the other end to a switch in your network.
Ethernet Port Connector
The Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance comes with twosix integrated dual-port Ethernet controllers.
The controllers provide an interface for connecting to 10-Mb/s, 100-Mb/s, or 1000-Mb/s networks and provide
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet
LAN. Cisco ISE supports multiple NICs.
To access the Ethernet port, connect a Category 3, 4, 5, 5E, or 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to the
RJ-45 connector on the back of the appliance.
The following table describes the UTP cable categories.
DescriptionType
EIA Categories 3, 4, or 5 UTP (2 or 4 pair) up to 328
ft (100 m)
10BASE-T
EIA Category 5 UTP (2 pair) up to 328 ft (100 m)100BASE-TX
EIA Category 6 UTP (recommended), Category 5E
UTP or 5 UTP (2 pair) up to 328 ft (100 m)
1000BASE-T
The following figure shows the RJ-45 port and plug.
Figure 10: RJ-45 Port and Plug
Ethernet Port Pin-out
DescriptionSignalEthernet Port
Pin
Transmit data +TxD+1
Transmit data -TxD-2
Receive data +RxD+3
No connectionTermination
network
4
No connectionTermination
network
5
Receive data-RxD-6
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Ethernet Port Connector