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Hardware Features

Table 1: Hardware Feature for Cisco 8500 Series Catalyst Edge Platforms

C8500-12X

C8500-12X4QC

Feature

One

Rack Units

Support for a 480 GB SSD hard
drive

SSD

RJ-45 console port

RJ-45

Micro-USB console port

Micro

32 GB internal boot flash storage

Boot flash Storage

Two USB 3.0 ports for USB flash
sticks

USB Ports

12x SFP+

12x SFP+, 4x QSFP

Supported Transceivers

10 Mb Ternary Content-
Addressable Memory (TCAM)

80 Mb Ternary Content-
Addressable Memory (TCAM)

TCAM

AC (PWR-CH1-750WACR)

DC (PWR-CH1-950WDCR)

AC (PWR-CH1-750WACR)

DC (PWR-CH1-950WDCR)

Power Supplies

16GB default (2 DIMMS), can be
upgraded to 64GB total

DIMM

Bay 0 - Ports TE0 - TE11
(SFP/SFP+)

Bay 0 - Ports TE0 -TE7
(SFP/SFP+)

Bay 1 - TE0 - TE3 (SFP/SFP+)

Bay 1 - If Bay1 Q0 is 40G, then
Bay 1 TE0-TE3 are disabled.

If Bay1 Q0 is 100G, then all Bay 0
and Bay1 TE ports are disabled.

Bay 2 - Q0, Q1, Q2 40G each; or
Q0 100G (Q1, Q2 disabled)

Number of Bays

Two post and four post

Rack Installation

Front and Rear View Of Cisco C8500-12X4QC

Bay 1 – Configurable
100G or 40G

Power LED

Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide

Overview

Hardware Features

Summary of Contents for Catalyst 8500 Series

Page 1: ...Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide First Published 2020 10 30 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 527 0883 ...

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Page 3: ... C8500 12X 4 Bay Configuration C8500 12X4QC 5 Bay Configuration C8500 12X4 5 AC Power Supply 6 DC Power Supply 6 Power Supply LEDs 7 Power Supply Fans 8 Serial Number and PID VID Label Location 8 Preparing Your Site for Installation 9 C H A P T E R 2 Prerequisites and Preparation 9 Site Planning Checklist 10 Safety Guidelines 10 Safety Warnings 10 Safety Recommendations 11 Cautions and Regulatory ...

Page 4: ... Contents 23 Checking the Shipping Container Contents 23 Installing the Router 25 C H A P T E R 3 Installation Instructions 25 Guidelines for Installation 26 Installing the Router on a Standalone Equipment Shelf or Tabletop 27 Guidelines for Rack Installation 27 Verifying Rack Dimensions 28 Attaching the Front Rack Mount Brackets 29 Attaching the Rear Rack Mount Brackets 30 Mounting the Router in ...

Page 5: ... Supplies 37 Installing AC Power Supplies 38 Removing DC Power Supplies 38 Installing DC Input Power Supplies 39 Wiring the DC Input Power Source 40 Removing and Replacing Micro USB 42 Removing and Replacing a DIMM 42 Removing a DIMM 42 Replacing a DIMM 44 Removing and Replacing Fans 45 Removing the Fans 45 Repacking the Router 47 Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Gui...

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Page 7: ...d replacement or upgrade of field replaceable units FRUs Audience This publication is primarily designed for persons responsible for installing maintaining and troubleshooting the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms The users of this guide should Be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices Have experience working as electronic or electromechanical technicians Have experience i...

Page 8: ...use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks string Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets An exclamation point or a pound sign at the beginning of a line of code indicates a comment line Means reader take note Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not co...

Page 9: ...his device SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request For information on obtaining documentation submitting a service request and gathering additional information see the monthly What s New in Cisco Product Documentation which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation Subscribe to the What s New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Re...

Page 10: ...Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide x Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request ...

Page 11: ...ghput and router scale at lower costs This document covers only hardware installation specific details for the following models C8500 12X4QC C8500 12X For more information on the features and specifications of Cisco 8500 Series Catalyst Edge Platform refer the Cisco 8500 Series Catalyst Edge Platform datasheet Hardware Features on page 2 Front and Rear View Of Cisco C8500 12X4QC on page 2 Front an...

Page 12: ...ry TCAM 80 Mb Ternary Content Addressable Memory TCAM TCAM AC PWR CH1 750WACR DC PWR CH1 950WDCR AC PWR CH1 750WACR DC PWR CH1 950WDCR Power Supplies 16GB default 2 DIMMS can be upgraded to 64GB total 16GB default 2 DIMMS can be upgraded to 64GB total DIMM Bay 0 Ports TE0 TE11 SFP SFP Bay 0 Ports TE0 TE7 SFP SFP Bay 1 TE0 TE3 SFP SFP Bay 1 If Bay1 Q0 is 40G then Bay 1 TE0 TE3 are disabled If Bay1 ...

Page 13: ... 2 PEM 0 PEM 1 3 and 4 Link LED 8 Power LED OFF No power to chassis Yellow Power On one power supplyhas failed or is not plugged in Green All power is within specifications 1 Management Interface LED s L Link LED Off no link On Link is up S Speed LED One blink 10Mbps Two blinks 100Mbps Three blinks 1000Mbps 9 and 10 Status LED OFF System not booted Red System Failure Yellow System booted to Rommon...

Page 14: ...USB 1 9 Power LED 1 USB 0 10 Status LED 2 Management Interface 11 Alarm LED s 3 4 and 5 Console USB 12 Management Interface LEDs 6 and 7 Console RJ 45 13 Bay 0 12x 1 10GE SFP ports 8 The following figure shows the rear view of of Cisco C8500 12X Figure 2 Cisco C8500 12X Rear View Power Switch 5 Fans 1 Power supply failure LED 6 Power supply input LED 2 PEM 0 PEM 1 3 and 4 Cisco Catalyst 8500 Serie...

Page 15: ...G or 3x 40G 2 USB 3 0 Interfaces Management Ethernet 1 Bay 0 8xSFP Configurable as 8x 10 1G 4 Bay 1 4xSFP 1xQSFP Configurable as 1x 100G or 1x 40G or 4x 10 1G 3 Bay Configuration C8500 12X4 The C8500 12X4 has one bay with twelve confgurable p o r Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide 5 Overview Bay Configuration C8500 12X4QC ...

Page 16: ...ning latch 4 Handle 2 DC Power Supply The DC PWR CH1 950WDCR input connector is a two wire connector with connection polarity from left to right when facing the unit of positive negative The power supply has a handle to be used for insertion and extraction The module must be supported with one hand because of its length Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide 6 Overvi...

Page 17: ...ns 1 Retaining latch 4 Handle 2 Power Supply LEDs The following table describes the power supply LEDs Table 2 AC and DC Power Supply LEDs Amber FAIL LED Status Green OK LED Status Power Supply Condition OFF OFF No AC power to all power supplies ON OFF Power Supply Failure includes over voltage over current over temperature and fan failure Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installa...

Page 18: ... do not depend on the system level fans for cooling Fan failure is determined by fan rotation sensors The fans in the power supply modules will run as soon as the power supply is plugged in even if the power switch is in the Standby position Note Serial Number and PID VID Label Location The following figure show the location of the serial number and the PID VID label on the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Ser...

Page 19: ...guidelines in the next section and review the electrical safety and ESD prevention guidelines in this guide Ensure that you have all of the necessary tools and equipment see the Tools and Equipment section Ensure that you have access to the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Software Configuration Guide an online document that is available for viewing or download at Cisco com during the ins...

Page 20: ...ed according to TIA EIA 232F The Ethernet cabling distances are within limitations The equipment rack in which you plan to install the router chassis complies with requirements Careful consideration has be given to safety ease of maintenance and proper airflow in selecting the location of the rack Safety Guidelines Before you begin the installation or replacement procedure review the safety guidel...

Page 21: ...installing configuring or maintaining the router Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you to lift by yourself Always turn all power supplies off and unplug all power cables before opening the chassis Always unplug the power cable before installing or removing a chassis Keep the chassis area clear and dust free during and after installation Keep tools and chassis components a...

Page 22: ...ish a metal to metal contact Any paint or other nonconductive coatings shall be removed on the surfaces between the mounting hardware and the enclosure or rack The surfaces shall be cleaned and an antioxidant applied before installation The grounding architecture of this product is DC isolated DC I DC powered products have a nominal operating DC voltage of 48 VDC Minimal steady state DC operating ...

Page 23: ...n the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than AC 20 A U S maximum DC 30 A U S maximum 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 Warning This unit might have more than o...

Page 24: ...le grounding is available Warning Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating Use caution when servicing Warning Class 1 laser product Warning Class 1 LED product Warning Laser radiation is present when the system is open Warning Do not stare into the laser beam Warning Warning Invisible Laser Radiation Do not expose users of telescopic optics Class 1 1M La...

Page 25: ...the system from overheating do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 104 F 40 C Warning Blank faceplates and cover 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 t...

Page 26: ...or data service units DSUs Before you install the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms have all the additional external equipment and cables at hand For ordering information contact a Cisco customer service representative The extent of your network and the distances between network interface connections depend in part on the following factors Signal type Signal speed Transmission medium The d...

Page 27: ...describe sources of interference and how to minimize its effects on the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Electromagnetic Interference All the equipment powered by AC current can propagate electrical energy that can cause electromagnetic interference EMI and possibly affect the operation of other equipment The typical sources of EMI are equipment power cords and power service cables from e...

Page 28: ...tning and AC Power Fault Interference If signal wires exceed recommended cabling distances or if signal wires pass between buildings you should consider the effect that a lightning strike in your vicinity might have on the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms The electromagnetic pulse EMP generated by lightning or other high energy phenomena can couple enough energy into unshielded conductors...

Page 29: ...onsider installing the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms in a rack with the following features NEBS compliant 19 in 48 3 cm wide rack EIA or ETSI hole patterns in the mounting rails Required mounting hardware is shipped with the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms If the rack that you plan to install the system in has metric threaded rails you must provide your own metric mounting ha...

Page 30: ...tem maintenance At the top of the chassis At least 3 in 7 6 cm In front of the chassis 3 to 4 ft 91 44 cm to 121 92 cm To avoid problems during installation and ongoing operation follow these general precautions when you plan the equipment locations and connections Use the show environment all and the show facility alarm status commands regularly to check the internal system status The environment...

Page 31: ...t strap protects the card from ESD voltages only on the body ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage When transporting a sensitive component place it in an antistatic container or packaging Handle all sensitive components in a static safe area If possible use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads For safety periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap The measurement ...

Page 32: ...ifting Guidelines The chassis is not intended to be moved frequently Before you install the system ensure that your site is properly prepared so that you can avoid having to move the chassis later to accommodate power sources and network connections Each time you lift the chassis or any heavy object follow these guidelines Ensure that your footing is solid and balance the weight of the chassis bet...

Page 33: ...acking list as a guide verify that you have received all the equipment listed in your order and ensure that the configuration matches the packing list Checking the Shipping Container Contents Use the components list shown in the following table to check the contents of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms shipping container Do not discard the shipping container You need the container if y...

Page 34: ...talyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms brackets Two cable management brackets with U feature design devices attached 1 RJ 45 to RJ 45 crossover cable One disposable wrist strap ESD Wrist Strap disposable Pointer Doc Documentation Power cord if an AC power supply was shipped There are none for the DC power supply units Optional Equipment Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Gu...

Page 35: ...tion Instructions 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 saf...

Page 36: ...efore mounting the chassis in the rack The chassis should be installed off the floor Dust that accumulates on the floor is drawn into the interior of the router by the cooling fans Excessive dust inside the router can cause overtemperature conditions and component failures There must be approximately 19 inches 48 3 cm of clearance at the front and rear of the chassis to install and replace FRUs or...

Page 37: ...crews for each cable management bracket Use a screw from the package of four screws Ensure that the cable management U feature device has the open end pointing outwards when you attach it to the chassis Note Step 9 Check that all the screws are securely tightened Guidelines for Rack Installation The Cisco Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms can be installed in the following rack types Two po...

Page 38: ...ter the inlet air vents and cause an overtemperature condition inside the router To prevent chassis overheating never install a Cisco Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms in an enclosed space that is not properly ventilated or air conditioned Caution Always install heavier equipment in the lower half of a rack to maintain a low center of gravity to prevent the rack from falling over Install a...

Page 39: ...m up or the center of the rack The following figure shows the brackets attached to the chassis Depending on the bracket holes you use the chassis may protrude in the rack The cable management brackets are attached to the chassis after you install the chassis rack mount brackets on the chassis and mount the chassis in the rack Note Procedure Step 1 Locate the threaded holes on the side of the chass...

Page 40: ...to the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Step 2 Position the rear rack mount bracket with the chassis Step 3 Insert the black screws on one side Do not fully tighten the screws The rear bracket holes are slotted to allow for adjustment Do not fully tighten the screws until the chassis is installed in the four post rack Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 on the other side of the chassis Us...

Page 41: ... If you are using a shelf place the chassis on the shelf and slightly raise the front of the chassis to align the mounting bracket holes with the rack post holes while allowing the bottom of the chassis to rest on the shelf Note Step 4 With two people lift the chassis into position between the rack posts Step 5 Align the mounting bracket holes with the rack post holes and attach the chassis to the...

Page 42: ...sition against the mounting rails while the second person finger tightens a screw to the rack rails on each side of the chassis Step 5 Finger tighten screws to the rack rails on each side of the chassis Step 6 Tighten all the screws on each side to secure the chassis to the equipment rack Step 7 Use a level to verify that the tops of the two brackets are level or use a measuring tape to verify tha...

Page 43: ... is necessary This equipment must be grounded To reduce the risk of electric shock 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 Warning Before you connect power or turn on power to your chassis you ...

Page 44: ...he two screws through the holes in the grounding lug The following figure shows how to attach a grounding lug to the chassis ground connector Step 6 Use the Number 2 Phillips screwdriver to carefully tighten the screws until the grounding lug is held firmly to the chassis Do not over tighten the screws Step 7 Connect the opposite end of the grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your...

Page 45: ...ports devices connected to this ports must be capable of asynchronous transmission Baud rates for the RJ 45 console port are 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 bps Before connecting to the console interface on the router using a terminal or PC perform the following steps Procedure Step 1 Before connecting a terminal to the console port configure the terminal to match the chassis cons...

Page 46: ...on older than Windows 7 the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be installed on any PC connected to the console port If the driver is not installed prompts guide you through a simple installation process The Cisco Windows USB Console Driver allows plugging and unplugging the USB cable from the console port without affecting Windows HyperTerminal operations No special drivers are needed for Mac O...

Page 47: ...epacking the Router on page 47 Removing AC Power Supplies Procedure Step 1 Ensure that the chassis power switch is in the Standby position It is not required to place the chassis power switch in the Standby position if you want to hot swap a single power supply Note Step 2 Unplug the power cable from the power supply Step 3 Press the retaining latch towards the pull handle grasp the handle with on...

Page 48: ...ep 1 press the power switch to the On position The power supply LEDs are illuminated green Removing DC Power Supplies The DC power supply has a terminal block that is installed into the power supply terminal block header Procedure Step 1 Turn off the circuit breaker from the power source Step 2 Ensure that the chassis power switch is in the Standby position It is not required to place the chassis ...

Page 49: ... in the Chassis Ground Connection section For DC input power cables the wire gauge is based on the National Electrical Code NEC and local codes for 26 amp service at nominal DC input voltage 40 72 VDC One pair of cable leads source DC and source DC return are required for each power distribution unit PDU These cables are available from any commercial cable vendor All DC input power cables for the ...

Page 50: ...tion must always be made first and disconnected last Warning Procedure Step 1 Turn off the circuit breaker from the power source Step 2 Ensure that the chassis power switch is in the Standby position It is not required to place the power switch in the Standby position if you want to hot swap a single power supply Note Step 3 Use a wire stripping tool to remove approximately 0 75 inch 19 mm of the ...

Page 51: ... wire against the terminal block making sure there is solid metal to metal contact Step 7 Secure the lug to the chassis with two M4 screws Ensure that the lug and the wire will not interfere with other switch hardware or rack equipment Step 8 Replace the snap on cover on the terminal block of the DC power supply Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide 41 Removing and ...

Page 52: ...wered up or not Removing and Replacing a DIMM The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform has two DIMM slots and supports 16 GB configuration by default Table 5 Supported Slots for Inserting the DIMMs Memory Channel B Memory PID Option Slot 2 U1DB0 Slot 0 U1DA0 8 GB 8 GB MEM C8500 16GB 16 GB 16 GB MEM C8500 32GB 32 GB 32 GB MEM C8500 64GB Removing a DIMM Before you begin Perform the following ste...

Page 53: ...nd five screws from the right side of the chassis c After removing the screws lift off the chassis cover Step 3 Locate the DIMMs on the router Figure 10 DIMM Location in Cisco C8500 Series Catalyst Edge Router C8500 Series Catalyst Edge Router DIMM location slot 1 Step 4 Pull down the DIMM module spring latches to release the corresponding DIMM from the socket Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platf...

Page 54: ...ile wearing an antistatic device such as a wrist strap DIMMs are sensitive components that can be shorted by mishandling they are susceptible to ESD damage Handle the DIMM by the edges only and avoid touching the pins Caution Step 2 Remove the new DIMM from the antistatic bag Step 3 Locate the polarization notch and align the DIMM with the socket before inserting it Figure 12 DIMM Polarization Not...

Page 55: ...be seated properly If the DIMM appears misaligned carefully remove it according to the removal procedure and then reseat it in the socket Push the DIMM firmly back into the socket until the release levers are flush against the sides of the DIMM socket Step 7 Replace the chassis top cover Install the top surface screws side screws and tighten them slightly Step 8 Install the power supplies into the...

Page 56: ...t the chassis cover Step 2 Position the chassis so that you have the most comfortable access to the chassis to remove the fans The fans are located at the rear of the chassis Step 3 Unplug the six fan connectors from the motherboard Step 4 Remove the three screws from the rear of the chassis as shown in the following figure Step 5 Rotate the fan tray slightly forward and then lift it out of the ch...

Page 57: ...prior to powering up the chassis Repacking the Router If your system is damaged you must repack it for return shipment Before you return the router or move the router to a different location repack the system using the original packaging material Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide 47 Removing and Replacing FRUs Repacking the Router ...

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