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Chapter 2 Introducing the Cisco ISE-3300 Series Hardware
Product Overview
The ISE-3315 appliance is based on the IBM System x3250M2 server platform, and is normally
shipped with a rack-mount hardware kit that includes brackets or rails for mounting it in a 4-post
equipment rack. For more information, see
Mounting an ISE-3300 Series Appliance in a 4-Post
Rack, page 42
.
ISE-3355 and ISE-3395 Appliance Overview
The Cisco 3355 and Cisco 3395 (ISE-3315 and ISE-3395) are intended for the medium and large
network environments, respectively. Both these appliances are based upon the same physical platform,
and the following list provides some general physical, environmental, and feature information about the
ISE-3355 and ISE-3395 appliances (for more details, see
Table 2-1
):
•
Weight
—
from 28 lb (12.7 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) depending on what options are installed.
•
Dimensions
—
1.7 inches high x 17.3 inches wide x 28.0 inches deep (43 mm x 440.0 mm x
711.4 mm); these dimensions do not include the rack handles.
•
Cooling fans
—
six for single-processor (ISE-3355) or dual-processor (ISE-3395).
•
Rack mounting
—
Uses slide-rails (see
Installing the Slide Rails in a Rack, page 44
); mounts in a
standard 19-inch (48.3 cm), 4-post equipment rack (using the provided rack-mount brackets).
•
Maximum operating altitude—7,000 feet (2,133 meters).
•
Operating temperature range
—
50 to 90° F (10 to 35° C) up to 3,000 feet (914.4 meters); 50 to 90° F
(10 to 32° C) 3,000 to 7,000 feet (914.4 to 2,133 meters).
•
Power
—
configured for AC-input power; has dual redundant auto-switching power supplies.
•
Front-panel features:
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Power button with LED (bi-color, green and amber)
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Power button switch cover
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Two HDDs (bay 0 and 1)
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Four empty HDDs bays
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USB port 1 and port 2
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CD-ROM/DVD drive
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Operator information panel
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Operator information panel release switch
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Video port
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HDD activity LED
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HDD status LED
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Ethernet interfaces status LED
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Ethernet interface activity LEDs (NIC 1 and NIC 2)
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Ethernet interface activity LEDs (NIC 3 and NIC 4)
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Information LED
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System health LED
–
Locator button/LED
For the location of the front panel features, see
ISE-3355 Front Panel Features, page 210
or
ISE-3395 Front Panel Features, page 214
.