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Switch Installation
Read the topics and perform the procedures in this order:
•Warnings, page 2-1
•Installation Guidelines, page 2-4
•Verifying Switch Operation, page 2-5
•Installing the Switch, page 2-5
•Installing and Removing SFP Modules, page 2-19
•Inserting and Removing the SFP Module Patch Cable, page 2-21
•Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports, page 2-22
•Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules, page 2-24
•Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules, page 2-25
•Connecting to Dual-Purpose Ports, page 2-26
•Where to Go Next, page 2-26
Warnings
These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for the Cisco ME 3400E Ethernet Access Switches document that ships with the switch.
These warning statements apply to all the switches:
Warning Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, 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. Statement 43
Warning Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury
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Warnings
Warning Blank faceplates (filler panels) serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous
voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might
disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate
the system unless all cards and faceplates are in place. Statement 156
Warning Ethernet cables must be shielded when used in a central office environment. Statement 171
Note Ethernet cables must be shielded and grounded at both ends when they are used in a central office
environment.
Warning Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people
and damage to the system. Statement 378
Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Statement 1001
Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
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Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
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 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
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Warnings
Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device. Statement 1019
Warning This equipment must be grounded. 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. Statement 1024
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Statement 1040
Warning For connections outside the building where the equipment is installed, the following ports must be
connected through an approved network termination unit with integral circuit protection.
10/100/1000 Ethernet Statement 1044
Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last. Statement 1046
Warning No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open. Statement 1073
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
Caution To comply with the Telcordia GR-1089 Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) standard for
electromagnetic compatibility and safety, connect the Ethernet cables only to intrabuilding or
nonexposed wiring or cabling.
Note The grounding architecture of this product is DC-isolated (DC-I).
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Installation Guidelines
These warning statements apply to the Cisco ME 3400E-24TS-M and the Cisco ME 3400EG-12CS-M:
Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of:
149°F (65°C) Statement 1047
Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to
de-energize the unit. Statement 1028
This warning statement applies to the Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A:
Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of:
140°F (60°C) Statement 1047
Installation Guidelines
Before installing the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
•For Ethernet ports, including the 10/100, the 10/100/1000 dual-purpose, and 1000BASE-T SFP
module ports, cable lengths from the switch to connected devices can be up to 328 feet (100 meters).
•For cable requirements for SFP module connections, see the “Cable Pinouts” section on page B-6.
•Operating environment is within the ranges listed in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”
•Front-panel indicators can be easily read, and access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.
•AC-power cord reaches from the power outlet to the connector.
•Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent
lighting fixtures. Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage
the cables.
•Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
Note If the switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature around it might be
greater than normal room temperature.
•Before you connect the switch to a power source, note the power consumption specifications in
Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”

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Verifying Switch Operation
Verifying Switch Operation
Before installing the switch in a rack, on a wall, on a table, or on a shelf, you should power the switch
and verify that the switch passes the power-on self-test (POST).
•To power on the Cisco ME 3400E-24TS-M and Cisco ME 3400EG-12CS-M, see Chapter 3,
“Installing and Removing AC- and DC-Power-Supply Modules.”
•To power on the Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A, connect one end of the AC- power cord to the AC-power
connector on the switch, and connect the other end of the power cord to an AC-power outlet. (See
Figure 2-1.)
Figure 2-1 Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A Rear Panel
When the switch begins POST, the System LED blinks green, and the other LEDs remain solid green.
When the switch passes POST, the System LED becomes solid green. The other LEDs turn off and return
to their operating status. If the switch fails POST, the System LED is solid amber.
Note Contact Cisco Systems immediately if your switch fails POST.
Powering Off the Switch
After a successful POST, disconnect the power cord from the switch. Install the switch in a rack, on a
wall, on a table, or on a shelf as described in the “Installing the Switch” section on page 2-5.
Installing the Switch
•Rack-Mounting, page 2-6
•Wall-Mounting, page 2-14
•Table- or Shelf-Mounting, page 2-19
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Installing the Switch
Rack-Mounting
To install the switch in a 19-inch, 23-inch, 24-inch rack, or a European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI) rack, follow these instructions. (The 24-inch racks and the ETSI racks require optional
mounting hardware.)
•Removing Screws from the Switch, page 2-6
•Attaching Brackets to the Switch, page 2-7
•Mounting in a Rack, page 2-13
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Note Installing the switch in a 24-inch rack requires an optional bracket kit that is not included with the
switch. You can order a kit containing the 24-inch rack-mounting brackets and hardware from Cisco.
The kit part number is RCKMNT-1RU= (700-12398-XX).
Removing Screws from the Switch
First remove the screws in the switch chassis so that the mounting brackets can be attached (Figure 2-2).
Figure 2-2 Removing Screws from the Switch
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
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Installing the Switch
Attaching Brackets to the Switch
The bracket orientation and the brackets that you use depend on whether you are attaching the brackets
for a 19-inch, 23-inch, 24-inch, or an ETSI rack. Figure 2-3 shows the standard types of mounting
brackets.
Figure 2-3 Rack-Mounting Brackets
•For 19-inch racks, use part number RCKMNT-19IN-1RU (700-08209-XX) on all except the
Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A, and see Figure 2-4 on page 2-8. For the
Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A, use RCKMNT-19-CMPCT= (700-23401-XX), and see Figure 2-5 on
page 2-9.
•For 23-inch racks, use part number RCKMNT-23IN-1RU (700-21646-XX) on all except the
Cisco ME 33400EG-2CS-A, and see Figure 2-6 on page 2-10. For the
Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A, use RCKMNT-23-CMPCT= (700-23402-01).
119-inch brackets 324-inch rack-mounting brackets
223-inch mounting brackets 4ETSI-rack brackets
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Installing the Switch
•For 24-inch racks, use part number RCKMNT-24IN-1RU (700-13248-XX), and see Figure 2-7 on
page 2-11.
•For ETSI racks, use part number RCKMNT-ETSI-1RU= (700-19781-XX), and see Figure 2-8 on
page 2-12. The Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A does not support the ETSI racks.
Attaching Brackets for 19-Inch Racks
Figure 2-4 shows how to attach brackets for 19-inch racks on all switches except the
Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A.
Figure 2-4 Attaching Brackets for 19-Inch Racks
1Phillips flat-head screws 3Rear-mounting position
2Front-mounting position 4Mid-mounting position
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Installing the Switch
Attaching Brackets on Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A for 19-Inch, 23-Inch, and 24-Inch Racks
Figure 2-5 shows how to use the tab on the bracket and the Phillips flat-head screw to attach the short
side of each bracket to the switch.
Figure 2-5 Attaching Brackets for 19-Inch, 23-Inch, and 24-Inch Racks
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Installing the Switch
Attaching Brackets for 23-Inch Racks
Figure 2-6 shows how to attach brackets for the 23-inch racks on all switches except the
Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A.
Figure 2-6 Attaching Brackets for 23-Inch Racks
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2Front-mounting position 4Mid-mounting position
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Installing the Switch
Attaching Brackets for 24-Inch Racks
Figure 2-7 shows how to attach brackets for the 24-inch racks on all switches except the
Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A.
Figure 2-7 Attaching Brackets for 24-Inch Racks
1Phillips flat-head screws 3Rear-mounting position
2Front-mounting position 4Mid-mounting position
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Installing the Switch
Attaching Brackets for ETSI Racks
Figure 2-8 shows how to attach brackets for the ETSI racks on all switches except the
Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A.
Figure 2-8 Attaching Brackets for ETSI Racks
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2Front-mounting position 4Mid-mounting position
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Installing the Switch
Mounting in a Rack
After the brackets are attached on the switch, use the four supplied number-12 Phillips machine screws
to securely attach the brackets to the rack. See Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9 Mounting in a Rack
Figure 2-10 Mounting Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A in a Rack
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Installing the Switch
After the switch is mounted in the rack, you need to do these tasks to complete the installation:
•Power on the switch. See the “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 2-5.
•Connect to the RJ-45 connector of a dual-purpose port, and run the initial configuration dialog.
See the Cisco ME 3400E Ethernet Access Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions.
•Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports” section
on page 2-22, the “Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules” section on page 2-24, and the
“Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules” section on page 2-25 to complete the installation.
•We recommend attaching the cable guide to prevent the cables from obscuring the front panel of the
switch and the other devices installed in the rack. Use the supplied black screw shown in Figure 2-9
to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket.
For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, go to Appendix C, “Configuring the
Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.”
Wall-Mounting
•Attaching Brackets for Wall-Mounting, page 2-14
•Mounting the Switch on a Wall, page 2-15
Note Wall-mounting has not been evaluated for NEBS applications.
Attaching Brackets for Wall-Mounting
Figure 2-11 Attaching 19-inch Bracket to Wall-Mount Cisco ME 3400EG-12CS-M or
Cisco ME 3400E-24TS-M
Follow the same steps to attach the second bracket to the opposite side.
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Installing the Switch
Figure 2-12 Attaching 19-inch Brackets to Wall-Mount Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A
Mounting the Switch on a Wall
For the best support of the switch and cables, make sure that the switch is attached securely to wall studs
or to a firmly attached plywood mounting backboard.
Warning Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the
correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people
and damage to the system. Statement 378
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Installing the Switch
Cisco ME 3400EG-12CS-M
Mount the switch with the front panel facing down (Figure 2-13).
Figure 2-13 Mounting Cisco ME 3400EG-12CS-M on a Wall
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Installing the Switch
Cisco ME 3400E-24TS-M
Mount the switch with the side panel facing up (Figure 2-14).
Figure 2-14 Mounting Cisco ME 3400E-24TS-M on a Wall
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Installing the Switch
Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A
Mount the switch with the side panel facing up (Figure 2-15).
Caution The side that has the air vents must face up.
Figure 2-15 Mounting the Cisco ME 3400EG-2CS-A on a Wall
You need to do these tasks to complete the installation:
•Power on the switch. See the “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 2-5.
•Connect to a 10/100 port or to the RJ-45 connector of a dual-purpose port, and run the initial
configuration dialog. See the Cisco ME 3400E Ethernet Access Switch Getting Started Guide for
instructions.
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Installing and Removing SFP Modules
•Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports” section
on page 2-22, the “Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules” section on page 2-24, and the
“Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules” section on page 2-25 to complete the installation.
For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, go to Appendix C, “Configuring the
Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.”
Table- or Shelf-Mounting
Follow these steps to install the switch on a table or a shelf:
Step 1 Place the switch on a table or a shelf near an AC-power source.
Step 2 After the switch is placed on the table or shelf, you need to do these tasks to complete the installation:
•Power on the switch. See the “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 2-5.
•Connect to a 10/100 port or to the RJ-45 connector of a dual-purpose port, and run the initial
configuration dialog. See the Cisco ME 3400E Ethernet Access Switch Getting Started Guide for
instructions.
•Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports” section
on page 2-22, the “Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules” section on page 2-24, and the
“Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules” section on page 2-25 to complete the installation.
For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, go to Appendix C, “Configuring the
Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.”
Note When the connectors are not being used, replace the dust covers on them for protection.
Installing and Removing SFP Modules
Installing SFP Modules
Figure 2-16 shows an SFP module that has a bale-clasp latch.
Caution We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove fiber-optic SFP modules with cables attached
because of the potential damage to the cables, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces in the SFP
module. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP module.
Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP
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Figure 2-16 SFP Module with a Bale-Clasp Latch
Step 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and to a bare metal surface.
Step 2 Find the send (TX) and receive (RX) markings that identify the top side of the SFP module.
On some SFP modules, the send and receive (TX and RX) markings might be replaced by arrows that
show the direction of the connection, either send or receive (TX or RX).
Step 3 Align the SFP module in front of the slot opening and push until you feel the connector on the module
snap into place in the rear of the slot (see Figure 2-17).
Figure 2-17 Installing an SFP Module into an SFP Module Slot
Step 4 For fiber-optic SFP modules, remove the dust plugs from the optical ports, and store them for later use.
Caution Do not remove the dust plugs from the fiber-optic SFP module port or the rubber caps from the
fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps protect the SFP module
ports and cables from contamination and ambient light.
Step 5 Insert the cable connector into the SFP module:
•For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert the LC or MT-RJ cable connector into the SFP module.
•For copper 1000BASE-T SFP modules, insert the RJ-45 cable connector into the SFP module.
Note When connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP modules, be sure to use a twisted four-pair, Category 5 or
higher cable.
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