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Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide September 2006 Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 526-4100 Text Part Number: OL-10071-01...
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You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the Cisco equipment or one of its peripheral devices. If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: •...
Front Panel Description Console Port Management Port SFP Module Ports LEDs Rear Panel Description Power Supplies OL-10071-01 viii viii xvii xviii xviii Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide C O N T E N T S xvii xviii...
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Connecting the Power Supply C H A P T E R Grounding Requirements Connecting AC Power to the Cisco ME 4924-10GE Switch Connecting DC Power to the Cisco ME 4924-10GE Switch Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-10...
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A P P E N D I X Connecting to the Switch Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software Connecting to a Power Source Entering the Initial Configuration Information IP Settings Performing the Initial Configuration N D E X OL-10071-01 Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide Contents...
LEDs. Chapter 2, “Switch Installation,” switch on a wall, a table, or a shelf, stack the switches, install the switch in a rack, on a wall, on a table, or shelf,, and how to make port connections.
BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide viii describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that provides a quick step-by-step installation and setup...
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For upgrading information, see the “Downloading Software” section in the release notes. • You can order printed copies of documents with a DOC-xxxxxx= number from the Cisco.com sites and from the telephone numbers listed in the 4924-10GE switch shares software with the Catalyst 4500 series switches, and the software is documented in books that are mostly aimed at Catalyst 4500 users.
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Product Overview The Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet switch, also referred to as the switch, is a metro Ethernet switch that can be used as user facing provider edge aggregation equipment to connect to service provider customer routers, switches, or other devices. This chapter provides a functional overview of the switch: Features, page 1-1 •...
Hardware-based access lists • Storm control in hardware • Software Features This switch uses software developed for Catalyst 4500 series switches. The Cisco ME 4924-10GE software provides: Support for 55,000 MAC addresses for Layer 2 switching • • Support for 4,096 VLANs and 4,096 VLAN IDs IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging on all ports...
(left to right). The X2 module ports are numbered 29 and 30 (left to right). Console Port You can connect the switch to a PC by means of the console port and the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 female cable. If you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal, you need to provide an RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter.
Management Port The management port is used (in ROMMON mode only) to recover a switch software image that has been corrupted or destroyed due to a network catastrophe. This port is not active while the switch is operating normally. You should designate one of the normalports on your switch as a management port, used for configuration and monitoring traffic.
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Management port Uplink SFPs X2 ports Management port LED The LEDs on the front panel of the Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch (see status information as follows: • STATUS LED indicates the operating state of the Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch. •...
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It may be necessary to interrogate the system for further status using the CLI. Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide Description At startup, the Cisco ME 4924-10GE...
(Output OK) currents. A power cord is used to connect the power supplies to the site AC power source. There is a power switch on the AC Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch power supplies; AC power is present when a power cord is plugged into a power supply and the switch is set to the On position. DC power...
The Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch senses the operating condition of the power supply and reports status through software. Power Management for the Cisco ME 4924-10GE Switch You can select AC or DC power supplies for your switch. The Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch supports the following power supplies: 300 W AC •...
Network Configurations Refer to the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com for network configuration concepts and examples of using the switch to create dedicated network segments and interconnecting the segments through Gigabit Ethernet connections.
These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information Guide for the Cisco ME 4924-10GE Switch, which ships with the switch. Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, Warning necklaces, and watches).
Warning 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 Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 2 Switch Installation...
Carefully remove the contents from the shipping container, and check each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for support. Return all packing material to the shipping container, and save it.
Verifying Switch Operation Before installing the switch in a rack, on a wall, or on a table or shelf, you should power the switch and verify that the switch passes POST. These sections describe the steps required to connect a PC to the...
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If you are using an AC power supply, connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power connector Step 2 on the switch, and then connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power outlet. If you are using a DC power supply, see the...
Rack-Mounting the Switch As the switch powers on, it begins POST, a series of tests that run automatically to ensure that the switch functions properly. When the switch begins POST, the STATUS LED flashes amber for a minute, then turns green when successfully completed. If POST fails, the STATUS LED stops flashing and stays a steady Amber.
See the SFP connections. Use only Cisco SFP modules on the Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch. Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the switch.
Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary. Refer to the Installation Notes for the Cisco Small Form-Factor Pluggable Modules on cisco.com for Note instructions to install SFPs that use other types of latches.
OL-10071-01 Installing an SFP Module into an SFP Module Port P S 1 P S 2 FA N SFP module Figure Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide Installing and Removing SFP Modules 2-6.
Insert one end of the fiber-optic cable into the SFP module port (see Insert the other cable end into a fiber-optic receptacle on a target device. Step 3 Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 Removing a Bale-Clasp Latch SFP Module by Using a Flat-Blade Screwdriver...
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Observe the port status LED. Step 4 The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. If the LED is amber or off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be problem with the adapter installed in the target device.
If necessary, reconfigure and restart the switch or target device. Step 4 X2 Module Handling Guidelines and Installation An X2 module (see Ethernet port of the Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch and links the switch with a fiber-optic network. Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 2-8.)
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Up to 10 km (6.2 miles) SC Duplex +0.5 dBm –14.4 dBm 89.05 mm x 40.05 mm x 19.25 mm (3.5 in x 1.58 in x 0.76 in) Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide Connecting to an SFP Module 2-13...
Check the label on the module to verify that it is the correct model for your network. Step 3 Step 4 Insert the module with the cooling fins up. (See Figure 2-10 Installing the 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Module Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-14 Figure 2-10.) C i s...
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Remove the dust plugs from the module optical bores. Step 7 Immediately attach the network interface cable SC connectors to the module. Step 8 OL-10071-01 Installing the 10-Gigabit Ethernet X2 Module Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-15...
To prevent ESD damage, follow normal handling procedures. • When the module is stored or when a fiber-optic cable is not plugged in, always keep plugs in the • optical bores. Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 Figure 2-11.) C i s...
Use a magnifying glass or inspection microscope to inspect the ferrule at an angle. Do not look directly into the aperture. Repeat the process if any contamination is detected. OL-10071-01 Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-17...
Start an SNMP application such as the CiscoView application. Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 and refer to the switch command reference on Cisco.com for information on using the Chapter 2 Switch Installation Appendix C, “Initial Configuration for...
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Warning Statement 1030 If you use only one power supply in your switch, always cover the other power bay with the bay cover. Caution Grounding Requirements Grounding is recommended on all AC or DC installations, using only approved copper connectors.
Connecting AC Power to the Cisco ME 4924-10GE Switch Follow these steps and warnings when connecting power to the Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch: Prior to connecting the power supply to a power source, ensure that all of the site power and grounding...
“Troubleshooting the Installation,” Connecting DC Power to the Cisco ME 4924-10GE Switch Follow these steps and warnings when connecting DC power to the Cisco 4924-10GE switch: Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
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Connect the other end of the power cables to an DC-power input source. If both power supplies will be Step 6 used, make sure they are on different circuits. Turn on the power from the power source. The DC supply does not have an on/off switch. Step 7 Step 8 Verify power supply operation by looking at the front panel power supply LEDs: The PS1 or PS2 LED is green when the power supply is functioning normally.
Understanding POST Results When the switch powers on the PS1, PS2, and FAN LEDs should all be green. If one of the power supplies is off or has insufficient power to work, its LED will be red. If the fan tray has a problem the FAN LED will be red.
Table 4-1 Symptom Poor performance or excessive errors No connectivity Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide Common Problems and Solutions Possible Cause Duplex autonegotiation mismatch. Cabling distance exceeded Port statistics show excessive •...
Switch does not recognize the SFP module Troubleshooting the Hardware Components This chapter describes how to troubleshoot the Cisco ME 4924-10GE-10GE switch hardware and contains these sections: Getting Started, page 4-4 • Problem Solving to the System Component Level, page 4-4 •...
Identifying Startup Problems When you connect the power cords to the Cisco ME 4924-10GE, follow these steps: Step 1 Flip the power switches to the on position (AC powered systems only ).
Verify that the LEDs on the front panel are lit: Step 2 The STATUS LED flashes amber during diagnostic boot tests. It is green when the switch is • operational (online). If the system software is unable to start up, this LED stays orange.
Troubleshooting the Power Supply Follow these steps to help isolate a power subsystem problem: Verify that the power supply is plugged in and that the on/off switch is set to ON (if the power supply is Step 1 an AC supply).
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Connector and Cable Specifications This appendix describes the Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch ports and the cables and adapters that you use to connect the switch to other devices. Connector Specifications These sections describe the connectors used with the switch. Connecting to 1000BASE-T Devices...
The console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector, which is described in Table B-2 on page the switch to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter if you want to connect the switch console port to a terminal. You can order a kit (part number ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing that adapter from Cisco.
Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications These sections describe the cables and adapters used with the Cisco ME 4924-10GE switch. Adapter Pinouts Table B-1 lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, and the console device.
The console port is an RJ-45 receptacle. The Request to Send (RTS) signal tracks the state of the Clear to Send (CTS) input. Table B-3 Console Port Pinouts Signal Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide Console Port Signaling Using a DB-25 Adapter (continued) RJ-45-to-DB-25 Console Terminal Adapter...
Ethernet devices. Connecting to the Switch You must use the console port to perform the initial configuration. To connect the switch console port to a PC, use the supplied RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable. Follow these steps to connect the PC or terminal to the switch:...
Figure C-1 Switch Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software Before you power on the switch, start the terminal-emulation session so that you can see the output display from the power-on self-test (POST). The terminal-emulation software—frequently a PC application such as Hyperterminal or ProcommPlus—makes communication between the switch and your PC or terminal possible.
If you are using an AC power supply, connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the power Step 1 connector on the switch rear panel, and then connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded AC outlet. (See...
Entering the Initial Configuration Information Entering the Initial Configuration Information To set up the switch, you need to assign an IP address and other configuration information necessary for the switch to communicate with the local routers and the Internet. The minimal configuration provided here does not cover most of the features, it simply allows you to preform other configuration tasks using a telnet connection from your management network.
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Verify the IP information by using the show ip interface brief and show ip route commands. Step 14 Switch1# show ip interface brief Interface Vlan1 OL-10071-01 IP-Address Method 172.16.1.2 manual Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide Entering the Initial Configuration Information Status Protocol...
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You have now completed the initial configuration of the switch. To use the CLI to perform additional configuration or management tasks, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console port by using a terminal program or through the network by using Telnet.
1000BASE-T GBIC module ports connectivity problems customer service diagnosing problems Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide I N D E X guide 2-4, B-2, D-1 2-10, 2-12 2-18 B-2 to B-4 2-4, D-1...
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HP OpenView initial configuration See also getting started guide and hardware installation guide installation connecting to a power source Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide IN-2 rack-mounting starting the terminal-emulation software See also procedures installation instructions warning installing SFP modules...
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DC grounding requirement SNMP platforms software switch management specifications AC Power DC Power Cisco ME 4924-10GE Ethernet Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-3, 3-1 1-3, 1-7 2-9 to 2-10 2-5, B-2 to B-3 2-10, 2-12 2-8 to 2-9 Index...
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