Cisco Catalyst 5000 Series Quick guide

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Catalyst 5000 Series
Supervisor Engine III G Installation and
Configuration Note
Product Numbers:
WS-X5550(=) Supervisor Engine III G without Uplink Module
This configuration note contains procedures for installing and verifying the operation of the
Catalyst 5000 series Supervisor Engine III G.
Contents This document contains the following sections:
•Supervisor Engine III G Overview, page 2
•Supervisor Engine III G Front Panel Components, page 2
•Safety Recommendations, page 6
•Removing and Replacing the Supervisor Engine, page 7
•Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port, page 10
•Connecting to the Interface Ports, page 12
•Verifying System Operation, page 14
•FCC Class A Compliance, page 15
•Related Documentation, page 15
•Cisco Connection Online, page 16
•Documentation CD-ROM, page 17
78-6525-01 Rev. A0

2Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine III G Installation and Configuration Note
Supervisor Engine III G Overview
Supervisor Engine III G Overview
Supervisor Engine III G includes the following features:
•Bridge address table for up to 16,000 active Media Access Control (MAC) addresses and
associated virtual local-area networks (VLANs) allocated dynamically between active ports
•Switching engine that provides data path and control for all network interfaces including two
integratedFastEthernetinterfacesthat cansupport redundancyusingthe spanning-treealgorithm
or load sharing when used with VLANs
•Gigabit Ethernet multimode fiber (MMF) or single-mode fiber (SMF) interfaces using
SC connectors
•Management functions that include monitoring the interface and environmental status and
providing Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management and the
console/Telnet interface
•37.5-MHz MCF5102 Network Management Processor (NMP)
•Switch fabric interface with a capability of over one million packets per second (pps)
•Hardware support for up to 1024 VLANs
•Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)-based uplink ports
•Onboard NetFlow Feature Card II (NFFC II) chipset for core switching logic
Supervisor Engine III G Front Panel Components
The Supervisor Engine III G front panel is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Supervisor Engine III G
LEDs The LEDs on the supervisor engine front panel indicate the status of the system, which includes the
states of the supervisor engine, the power supplies, and the fan assembly. Table 1 describes the
LEDs.
Table 1 LED Descriptions
LED State Description
SYSTEM
STATUS Indicates the status of the switch based on a series of self-tests and diagnostic tests.
Green All the tests pass.
Red Any test fails.
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SYSTEM
STATUS
100%
RESET
FAN
SWITCH
LOAD
1%
ACTIVE
PS1
PS2
SUPERVISOR ENGINE III G-SERIES
WS-X5550
LINK
PORT 1 PORT 2
LINK
CONSOLE
CONSOLE
PORT MODE
RSFC CONSOLE
Uplink ports with
GBIC fiber-optic connections
Console ports
Status
LEDs Reset
button
Switch
Load display

Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine III G Installation and Configuration Note 3
LEDs
SYSTEM
STATUS
(continued)
Red During system boot or if the module is disabled.
Orange The redundant power supply is installed but not turned on or receiving input.
Orange The fan module fails.
FAN Indicates the status of whether or not the fan is operational.
Green The fan is operational.
Red The fan is not operational.
PS1 Indicates the status of the power supply in the left bay.
Catalyst 5000, Catalyst 5505, Catalyst 5509, and Catalyst 5500 switches:
Green The power supply in the left bay is operational.
Red The power supply in the left bay is not operational, switched off, or not
receiving input power.
Off The power supply in the left bay is off or not installed.
Note The Catalyst 5500 power supply LED is red when no modules are
installed.
Catalyst 5002 switch:
Green The power supply associated with the PS1 AC receptacle or DC terminal
block is operational.
Red The power supply associated with the PS1 AC receptacle or DC terminal
block is not receiving input power.
PS2 Indicates the status of the power supply in the right bay.
Catalyst 5000, Catalyst 5505, Catalyst 5509, and Catalyst 5500 switches:
Green The power supply in the right bay is operational.
Red The power supply in the right bay is not operational, switched off, or not
receiving input power.
Off The power supply in the right bay is off or not installed.
Note The Catalyst 5500 power supply LED is red when no modules are
installed.
Catalyst 5002 switch:
Green The power supply associated with the PS2 AC receptacle or DC terminal
block is operational.
Red The power supply associated with the PS2 AC receptacle or DC terminal
block is not receiving input power.
SWITCH LOAD 1-100% If the switch is operational, the switch load display indicates (as an
approximate percentage) the current traffic load over the backplane (see
Figure 2).
ACTIVE Green The supervisor engine is operational and active.
Orange The supervisor engine module is in standby mode.
100 Mbps Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps.
1000 Mbps Green The port is operating at 1000 Mbps.
Table 1 LED Descriptions (continued)
LED State Description

4Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine III G Installation and Configuration Note
Supervisor Engine III G Front Panel Components
Reset Button The Reset button allows you to restart the switch.
Note Use a paper clip or other small, pointed object to access the Reset button.
Switch Load The Switch Load display provides you with a visual approximation of the current traffic load across
the backplane. The Supervisor Engine III G Switch Load display indicates the current aggregate
traffic load across all buses. Figure 2 shows the appearance of the Switch Load display.
Figure 2 Switch Load Display
Console and RSFC Console Ports
The console port and RSFC console port allow you to perform the following functions:
•The console port enables you to configure the switch from the CLI
•Monitor network statistics and errors
•Configure SNMP agent parameters
•Download software updates to the switch or distribute software images residing in Flash memory
to attached devices
The RSFC console port enables you to configure the switch for multiprotocol routing using
Cisco IOS software.
The console port and RSFC console port are EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial, full-featured data
terminalequipment(DTE) connections withhardware flow controland RJ-45 connectors.A console
port accessory kit with the necessary cabling and adapters is provided for making your terminal
connection.
LINK Green The port is operational.
Orange The link has been disabled by software.
Flashing Orange The link is bad and has been disabled due to a hardware failure.
Off No signal is detected.
Table 1 LED Descriptions (continued)
LED State Description
1-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-100
Switch
Load
Load %
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Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine III G Installation and Configuration Note 5
Console Port Mode Switch
Console Port Mode Switch
The console port mode switch allows you to connect a terminal to the supervisor engine using the
desired console cable.
Note The cable and adapters shipped with the switch are the same ones used on the Cisco 2500
series routers (and other Cisco products).
You can also connect a modem to the console port using the cable and adapter provided with
the switch.
Use the console port mode switch as follows:
•Mode 1—Switch in the in position. Use this mode to connect a terminal to the console port using
the console cable and data terminal equipment (DTE) adapter (labeled “Terminal”) that shipped
with the supervisor engine.
You can also use this mode to connect a modem to the console port using the console cable and
data communications equipment (DCE) adapter (labeled “Modem”) that shipped with the switch.
•Mode 2—Switch in the out position. Use this mode to connect a terminal to the console port
using the Supervisor Engine III console cable (not provided).
For more information on using the console port, refer to the Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine
Installation Guide.
Memory Onboard memory consists of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) for the default system
software, Flash memory for downloading and storage of the system software, and nonvolatile RAM
(NVRAM) for the configuration file. Refer to the release notes for your Catalyst 5000 series
supervisor engine software release for the minimum requirements.
Flash Memory Flash memory allows you to load and store system software images. Supervisor Engine III G has
8 MB of Flash memory. You can download a new software image over the network or from a local
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server.
EEPROM An electronically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM) component on the supervisor engine
stores module-specific information, such as the module serial number, part number, controller type,
hardware revision, configuration information, and other details unique to each module. The
supervisor engine EEPROM also contains an address allocator, which is a bank of 1024 hardware or
media access control (MAC)-level addresses, one for each possible VLAN in the system.
NVRAM The configuration file is stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM).

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Safety Recommendations
Safety Recommendations
Safety warnings appear throughout this note in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, may harm
you. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
Warning 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. To see translations of the warnings that
appear in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings” in the Catalyst 5000
Series Supervisor Engine Installation Guide.
Ensuring Safety
This section covers the following topics:
•Following Basic Electrical Safety Guidelines, page 6
•Preventing ESD Damage, page 7
Use the following guidelines to ensure your safety and protect the equipment. This list does not
include all potentially hazardous situations during installation, so be alert.
Note Power supplies in the Catalyst 5002 switch do not have on/off switches.
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this equipment.
•Always turn all power supplies off (the position marked zero), and unplug all power cords before
installing or removing a chassis.
•Keep the chassis area clear and free of dust during and after installation.
•Keep tools and chassis components off the floor and away from foot traffic.
•Avoid wearing jewelry and securely fasten any loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis.
Warning Before workingon equipment thatis connectedto powerlines, remove jewelry(including
rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and
can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws
and regulations.
Following Basic Electrical Safety Guidelines
When working with electrical equipment, exercise these basic safety guidelines:
•Never install equipment that appears to be damaged.
•Locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working before beginning
any procedures that require access to the chassis interior.
•Disconnect all power and external cables before installing or removing a chassis.
•Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.

Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine III G Installation and Configuration Note 7
Removing and Replacing the Supervisor Engine
•Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit; always check.
•Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment
unsafe.
•Examine your work area carefully for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power
extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of
lightning activity.
Preventing ESD Damage
ESD damage occurs when electronic modules or components are improperly handled and can result
in complete or intermittent failures. To prevent ESD damage, follow these guidelines:
•Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin contact.
•When handling modules or coming into contact with any internal components, always use a wrist
strap connected to one of the following:
—Captive installation screws on an installed module or power supply
—ESD wrist strap connector
—Any unpainted surface on the chassis
•Handle modules by the edges only.
•Avoid contact between the modules and clothing. The wrist strap protects only the module from
ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
•After removing a supervisor engine, place it on an antistatic surface or in a static-shielding bag.
If you plan to return the module to the factory, immediately place it in a static-shielding bag.
Caution Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should be
between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
Removing and Replacing the Supervisor Engine
Note To support supervisor engine redundant operation, both the supervisor engines must be
Supervisor Engine III Gs.
Note Catalyst 5505, Catalyst 5509, and Catalyst 5500 switches—When two supervisor engines
are installed, hot swapping allows you to remove and replace one of the supervisor engines without
turning off the system power.
Avoiding Problems When Inserting and Removing Modules
The ejector levers on the supervisor engine align and seat the supervisor engine connectors in the
backplane. (See Figure 3.) If you fail to use the ejector levers to insert the supervisor engine, you can
disrupt the order in which the pins make contact with the backplane. When removing a supervisor

8Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine III G Installation and Configuration Note
Removing and Replacing the Supervisor Engine
engine, use the ejector levers to ensure that the supervisor engine connector pins disconnect from the
backplane properly. Any supervisor engine or switching supervisor engine that is only partially
connected to the backplane can disrupt the system.
Figure 3 Ejector Levers and Captive Installation Screws
Removing the Supervisor Engine
Before you remove a supervisor engine, you should first upload the current configuration to a server.
This saves time when bringing the supervisor engine back online. Enter the write network
command to upload the configuration file to the network. Enter the copy command to download the
current configuration to a Flash memory device on the new supervisor engine.
To remove the supervisor engine from the switch, follow these steps:
Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle switching modules by the carrier edges only.
Caution When removing or inserting a switching module, always wear an ESD wrist strap
connected to the Catalyst 5000 series switch ESD wrist strap connector.
Step 1 Take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage, as described in the “Preventing
ESD Damage” section on page 7.
Step 2 If you do not plan to immediately reinstall the supervisor engine you are removing,
disconnect any network interface cables attached to the module ports.
Step 3 Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws at the left and right sides of the
module.
Step 4 Grasp the left and right ejector levers. Simultaneously pull the left lever to the left and the
right lever to the right to release the module from the backplane connector.
Step 5 Grasp the handle of the module with one hand and place your other hand under the carrier
to support and guide the module out of the slot. Avoid touching the module itself.
Step 6 Carefully pull the module straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the
carrier to guide it. Keep the module at a 90-degree orientation to the backplane.
Step 7 Place the removed supervisor engine on an antistatic mat, foam, or bag.
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SYSTEM
STATUS
100%
RESET
FAN
SWITCH
LOAD
1%
ACTIVE
PS1
PS2
SUPERVISOR ENGINE III G-SERIES
WS-X5550
LINK
PORT 1 PORT 2
LINK
CONSOLE
CONSOLE
PORT MODE
RSFC CONSOLE
Captive
installation
screws
Ejector lever

Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine III G Installation and Configuration Note 9
Installing the Supervisor Engine
Step 8 If the slot is to remain empty, install a module filler plate to keep dust out of the chassis
and to maintain proper airflow through the module compartment.
Caution Always install a switching module filler plate in empty switching module slots to maintain the
proper flow of cooling air across the modules.
Note When you remove and replace the supervisor engine, the system provides status messages on
theconsole screen.The messagesare for informationonly.Enter theshow systemandshowmodule
commandsto viewspecific information.Foradditional information, referto theCatalyst 5000 Series
Software Configuration Guide and the Catalyst 5000 Series Command Reference publication.
Installing the Supervisor Engine
When installing the supervisor engine, note that it must go in a specific slot:
•Catalyst 5000—slot 1
•Catalyst 5505, 5509, and Catalyst 5500—slot 1 (if a second, redundant supervisor is installed, it
goes in slot 2)
•Catalyst 5002—slot 1
To install the supervisor engine, follow these steps:
Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle switching modules by the carrier edges only.
Caution When removing or inserting a switching module, always wear an ESD wrist strap
connected to the Catalyst 5000 series switch ESD wrist strap connector.
Step 1 Take the necessary precautions to prevent ESD damage, as described in the “Preventing
ESD Damage” section on page 7.
Step 2 To install the supervisor engine, hold the front panel with one hand, and place your other
hand under the carrier to support the supervisor engine. Do not touch the printed circuit
boards or connector pins.
Step 3 Align the edges of the supervisor engine carrier with the slot guides on the sides of the
switch chassis.
Step 4 Pivot the two module ejector levers out away from the faceplate. The ejector levers are
shown pivoted out in Figure 4.

10 Catalyst 5000 Series Supervisor Engine III G Installation and Configuration Note
Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port
Figure 4 Module Ejector Lever Operation
Step 5 Keeping one hand under the carrier to guide the supervisor engine, carefully slide it into
the slot on the Catalyst 5000 series switch until the ejector levers click into place on the
chassis. Be sure to keep the module horizontal to the backplane and avoid touching any
of the components on the module.
Step 6 Using the thumb and forefinger of each hand, simultaneously pivot in both ejector levers,
as shown in Figure 4, to fully seat the switching module in the backplane connector.
Caution Always use the ejector levers when installing or removing switching modules. A module
that is partially seated in the backplane will cause the system to halt and subsequently crash.
Step 7 Use a screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws at the left and right sides of
the module.
Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port
Connect the terminal using a thin, flat, RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable (looks like a telephone cable) and an
RJ-45-to-DB-9, RJ-45-to-D-subminiature female, or RJ-45-to-D-subminiature male adapter.
Note An RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and adapters are provided in the console port accessory kit shipped
with your Supervisor Engine III.
See the next section, “Configuring a Terminal for Attachment to the Console Port,” for port
configuration details. Table 2 lists the pinouts for the console port.
24252
SYSTEM
STATUS
100%
RESET
FAN
SWITCH
LOAD
1%
ACTIVE
PS1
PS2
SUPERVISOR ENGINE III G-SERIES
WS-X5550
LINK
PORT 1 PORT 2
LINK
CONSOLE
CONSOLE
PORT MODE
RSFC CONSOLE
Ejector lever
Captive
installation
screw