Cisco ME 6500 User manual

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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch
Installation Note
This publication contains the procedures for installing, cabling, and powering up the Cisco ME 6500
series Ethernet switch. For complete information about installing the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet
switch, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide on Cisco.com. For
configuration information, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Software Configuration
Guide.
Note For the latest Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switch software release notes, including caveats and
updates, refer to the release notes for the latest maintenance release in your software release. You can
access release notes at the World Wide Web locations listed in the “Obtaining Documentation” section.
Contents
This publication contains these sections:
•Overview, page 2
•Safety Overview, page 4
•Installing the Switch, page 12
•Connecting the System Ground, page 15
•Connecting the Power Supplies, page 16
•Connecting the Switch Ports, page 20
•Starting the System, page 23
•Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 24

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Overview
Overview
The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch is an Ethernet access switch in a 1.5 RU standalone chassis. There
are two models of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch:
•ME-C6524GS-8S—This model of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch has 24 Ethernet SFP
downlink ports and 8 Ethernet SFP uplink ports. SFP transceivers must be installed in the port
sockets for the ports to be active.
•ME-C6524GT-8S—This model of the Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch has 24 10/100/1000
downlink ports and 8 Ethernet SFP uplink ports. Only the uplink ports require that SFP transceivers
be installed in the port sockets for the ports to be active.
Chassis features for both chassis are identified in the following three figures. Figure 1 identifies the front
panel features of the ME-C6524GS-8S chassis. Figure 2 identifies the front panel features of the
ME-C6524GT-8S chassis. Figure 3 identifies the rear panel features that are common to both chassis.
Figure 1 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Front Panel Features
1Status LEDs and RESET switch 6Uplink port status LEDs
2CONSOLE port (RJ-45 connector) 7ESD ground strap connector
3Downlink port status LEDs 88 uplink ports (SFP transceivers required)
4USB ports 924 downlink ports (SFP transceivers required)
5PCMCIA connector
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Figure 2 Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GT-8S) Front Panel Features
Figure 3 Chassis Back Panel Features
1Status LEDs and RESET switch 6Uplink port status LEDs
2CONSOLE port (RJ-45 connector) 7ESD ground strap connector
3Downlink port status LEDs 88 uplink ports (SFP transceivers required)
4USB ports 924 10/100/1000 downlink ports
5PCMCIA connector
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Safety Overview
Safety Overview
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed
incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Waarschuwing
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die
lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat
werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen
betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken
om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring
onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij
het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen.
BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES
Varoitus
TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia
vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien
käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin
ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen
mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta
varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla.
SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET

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Attention
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une
situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant
de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits
électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées
pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des
avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui
accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la
fin de chaque avertissement.
CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die
zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit
den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur
Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung
angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den
übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät
ausgeliefert wurden.
BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
Avvertenza
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe
causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi
apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti
elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti.
Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per
individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.
CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
Advarsel
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade
på person. Før du begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være
oppmerksom på farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til
standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver
advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som
fulgte med denne enheten.
TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE

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Aviso
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá
ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer
equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de
circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de
acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para
localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham
este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
¡Advertencia!
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física.
Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente
eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de
accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará
a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña
a este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
Varning!
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan
leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara
medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att
förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för
att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer
denna anordning.
SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

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Aviso
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em
que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer
equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e
familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o
número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua
tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
Advarsel
VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER
Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko
for legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være
opmærksom på de involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du
skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgåelse af ulykker. Brug
erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de
oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed.
GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER

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Installation Warning Statements
This section includes the basic installation warning statements. Translations of these warning statements
appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet
Switch document that shipped with the chassis.
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 148
Warning To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C). To prevent airflow restriction, allow at least
3 inches (7.6 cm) of clearance around the ventilation openings. Statement 17
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074

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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 This equipment is intended to be grounded. Ensure that the host is connected to earth ground during
normal use. Statement 39
Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
Warning Hazardous voltage or energy may be present on DC power terminals. Always replace cover when
terminals are not in service. Be sure uninsulated conductors are not accessible when cover is in
place. Statement 1075
Warning When removing the fan tray, keep your hands and fingers away from the spinning fan blades. Let the
fan blades completely stop before you remove the fan tray. Statement 258
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
Installing the Switch
The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch is installed in a standard 19-inch rack. This section provides
procedures that you can use to install the switch chassis in the rack. For additional installation
information, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide on Cisco.com.
Note The chassis is designed to be mounted in equipment racks that meet ANSI/EIA 310-D and ETS 300-119
standards.
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Required Tools
You need a number-2 Phillips screwdriver to rack-mount the switch. A level and a tape measure are
recommended optional tools.
Installation Guidelines
When determining where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:
•Cooling air is drawn into the chassis from the right side and exhausted through the left side (viewed
from the front of the chassis).
•Make sure that the airflow around and through the switch and through the rack enclosure vents is
unrestricted.
•Verify that the clearance to the switch front and rear panels meets these conditions:
– The chassis front-panel LEDs can be easily read.
– Access to ports is adequate for unrestricted cabling.
•On DC-input power supply equipped chassis, make sure that the DC power cables can reach from
the source DC power outlet to the DC power supply terminal block on the switch rear panel.
•On AC-input power supply equipped chassis, make sure that the AC power cords can reach from the
source AC power outlet to the AC-in connector on the AC power supply.
•Verify that the cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and
fluorescent lighting fixtures.
•The cabling lengths for small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers vary. Refer to the Cisco
ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches Installation Guide for further information.
•Make sure that temperature around the switch does not exceed 104°F (40°C).
•Make sure that the humidity around the switch does not exceed 85 percent.
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Installing the Switch
Attaching the L Brackets
Use eight M4 Phillips countersunk-head screws to attach the long side of the L brackets to the
Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch chassis. The L brackets can be attached to the chassis in two mounting
positions: either at the front of the chassis or at the rear of the chassis. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4 Installing the L Brackets
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Installing the Switch
Rack-Mounting the Switch
Use six 10-32 x 3/4-inch or 12-24 x 3/4-inch Phillips machine screws to attach the L brackets to the
rack. (See Figure 5.)
Figure 5 Rack-Mounting the Switch
Desktop-Mounting (Optional)
If you are installing the ME 6524 chassis as a free-standing unit instead of rack-mounting the chassis,
you need to install the four rubber feet that shipped with the chassis. To install the four rubber feet,
follow these steps:
Step 1 Place the switch chassis upside down on a flat surface.
Step 2 Attach the four adhesive-backed rubber pads (included in the accessory kit) to the recessed areas on the
bottom of the switch chassis. (See Figure 6.)
Step 3 Place the switch chassis right-side up and position the chassis as close as possible to where the DC
source and the system ground are located.
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Connecting the System Ground
Figure 6 Installing the Rubber Feet
Connecting the System Ground
The system (NEBS) ground provides additional grounding for EMI shielding requirements and is
intended to satisfy the Telcordia Technologies NEBS requirements for supplemental bonding and
grounding connections.
Note The ground lug and the ground lug screws are supplied as part of the accessory kit. The ground wire and
the required tools are not supplied as part of the accessory kit.
To assemble and connect the system ground, you need the following tools and materials:
•Ground lug—A two-hole standard 90-degree barrel lug. Supports up to 6 AWG wire.
•Ground screws—Two M4 x 8-mm pan-head screws.
•Ground wire—The ground wire should be sized according to local and national installation
requirements. Commercially available 12 AWG to 6 AWG wire is recommended. The length of the
ground wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities.
•Number 1 Phillips screwdriver.
•Wire-stripping tool to remove the insulation from the ground wire.
•Crimping tool to crimp the ground wire to the ground lug.
To assemble the ground lug and cable and attach them to the ground pad (see Figure 7), follow these
steps:
Step 1 Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inch (19 mm) of the covering from the end of
the ground wire.
Step 2 Insert the stripped end of the ground wire into the open end of the ground lug and crimp the barrel of the
ground lug. Verify that the ground wire is secure in the ground lug.
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Step 3 Place the ground lug against the ground pad, making sure that there is solid metal-to-metal contact, and
secure it to the chassis with two M4 screws. Ensure that the ground lug and the ground wire do not
interfere with other cables or equipment.
Step 4 Prepare the other end of the system ground wire and connect it to an appropriate ground point in your
site to ensure adequate earth ground for the switch.
Figure 7 Attaching the System Ground
Connecting the Power Supplies
The ME 6524 switch chassis can physically accommodate two power supplies. Two types of power
supplies are currently available:
•A 400 W DC-input power supply
•A 400 W AC-input power supply
The ME 6524 chassis supports the following power supply configurations:
•Two AC-input power supplies
•Two DC-input power supplies
•One AC-input power supply and one DC-input power supply
The next two sections provide cabling instructions for both types of power supplies.
Connecting a DC-Input Power Supply
If your chassis is equipped with DC-input power supplies, you need to run power cables from source DC
to the terminal block on the DC-input power supply.
Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC
circuits. To ensure that all power is removed, locate the circuit breakers or fuses on the DC power
lines that service the DC circuits. Turn OFF the DC power line circuit breakers and remove the DC
power line fuses. Statement 322
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Warning When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and
disconnected last. Statement 1046
To attach source DC power cables to the DC-input power supply (see Figure 8), follow these steps:
Step 1 Verify that the system (NEBS) ground connection has been installed.
Step 2 Verify that power is off to the DC circuit that feeds the power supply that you are installing. As an added
precaution, place the appropriate safety flag and lockout devices at the source power circuit breaker, or
place a piece of adhesive tape over the circuit breaker handle to prevent accidental power restoration
while you are working on the circuit.
Step 3 Verify that the power switch is in the off (0) position on the power supply that you are connecting.
Step 4 Remove the clear plastic cover from the power supply terminal block and set it aside.
Step 5 Attach the appropriate size and style connectors to the source DC-input wires. The wire gauge size and
the connector size and type are determined by national and local electrical codes.
Note Either insulated crimp-on spade lugs or insulated crimp-on ring connectors can be used.
Step 6 Loosen the three terminal block screws and position the DC-input connectors under the screws in the
following order:
•Ground wire to the power supply ground terminal
•Negative (–) source DC cable to the power supply negative (–) terminal
•Positive (+) source DC cable to the power supply positive (+) terminal
Step 7 Tighten the three terminal block connections.
Step 8 Reinstall the power supply terminal block cover.
Caution To prevent a short circuit or shock hazard after wiring the DC-input power supply, you must reinstall the
terminal block cover.
Caution In a system with dual power supplies, connect each power supply to a separate power source. In case of
a power source failure to one supply, the second power source should still be available.
Step 9 Remove any safety flag and lockout devices or any tape from the circuit breaker switch handle, and
restore power by moving the circuit breaker switch handle to the on (|) position.
Note If a second power supply is not installed in the chassis, verify that the empty power supply bay has a
blank power supply filler plate (Cisco part number 800-27613-xx) installed over the opening, and that
the cover’s two captive installation screws are tightened.

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Figure 8 Cabling the DC-Input Power Supply

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Connecting the Power Supplies
Connecting an AC-Input Power Supply
If your chassis is equipped with AC-input power supplies, you need to run the AC power cord from the
source AC to the AC-in connector on the AC-input power supply.
To attach the AC power cord between source AC and the AC-input power supply (see Figure 9), follow
these steps:
Step 1 Verify that the system (NEBS) ground connection has been installed.
Step 2 Remove the AC power cord from its packaging.
Step 3 Verify that the AC power cord plug is the correct one for your installation site. There are nine different
AC power cords available. For AC power cord details, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switches
Installation Guide.
Step 4 Verify that the power supply is completely seated in the chassis and that the captive installation screws
are tight.
Step 5 Verify that the power supply power on/off switch is off.
Step 6 Connect the C15 appliance plug to the AC-in receptacle on the power supply.
Step 7 Connect the power cord plug to the source AC outlet.
Figure 9 Installing an AC-Input Power Supply
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Connecting the Switch Ports
The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch has 1 console port, 24 downlink ports, and 8 uplink ports. This
section describes how to connect to the console port, downlink ports, and uplink ports.
Connecting the Console Port
A console port cable equipped with RJ-45 connectors is included in the accessory kit. Plug one end of
the cable into the RJ-45 CONSOLE port connector on the switch chassis front panel. Connect the other
end of the cable to either a terminal or a modem. (See Figure 10.)
Figure 10 Cabling the Console Port
Connecting the Downlink and the Uplink Ports
The 24 Ethernet downlink ports differ between the two chassis models. The ME-C6524GS-8S chassis
requires that you install an SFP transceiver in each downlink port socket; the ME-C6524GT-8S chassis
has fixed configuration 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 downlink ports and does not require SFP
transceivers. The eight Ethernet uplink ports on both chassis require that you install SFP transceivers.
For a list of supported SFP transceivers, see the Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation
Guide on Cisco.com. For additional instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP
transceivers, see the documentation that came with the SFP transceivers.
Caution We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove the SFP transceivers with fiber-optic cable
attached to it because of the potential damage to the cables, the connector, or the optical interfaces in the
SFP transceiver. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing an SFP transceiver.
Caution Removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP
transceivers more often than is absolutely necessary.
Caution The SFP transceivers are static-sensitive devices. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual
grounding device when handling SFP transceivers.
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