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Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch
Hardware Installation Guide
October 2010
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
Text Part Number: OL-22168-01

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  • Page 1 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide October 2010 Americas 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: 408 527-0883 Text Part Number: OL-22168-01...
  • Page 2 DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
  • Page 3 Preface Audience This guide is for the person installing the Cisco Metro Ethernet (ME) 3800X and ME 3600X Series switch, also known as the switch. Purpose This guide describes the hardware features of the switch. It describes the physical and performance characteristics of the switch, explains how to install it, and provides troubleshooting information.

  • Page 4: Related Publications

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The safety warnings for this product are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switches on Cisco.com. The EMC regulatory statements are also included in that guide.

  • Page 5: Obtaining Documentation And Submitting A Service Request

    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, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html...
  • Page 6 Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    • Setting Up the Switch See the Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Getting Started Guide on Cisco.com for instructions on how to initially configure your switch. The getting started guide also covers switch management options, basic rack-mounting procedures, port and module connections, power connection procedures, and troubleshooting.

  • Page 8: Switch Models

    (10 Gigabit) uplink ports; supports removable, hot-swappable AC and DC input power supply and fan modules. Front Panel The front panel is the same for the Cisco ME 3800X-24FS-M and Cisco ME 3600X-24FS-M. Note Figure 1-1 shows the Cisco ME 3800X-24FS-M front panel.

  • Page 9: Alarm Input Port

    When a condition triggers an alarm, the console displays an alarm message, and the corresponding Alarm LED responds (see the “Alarm LEDs Description” section on page 1-9). Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 10 The SFP+ module slots support SFP+ and 1000BASE-X SFP modules. The SFP+ module slots do not support 100BASE-X and 1000BASE-T modules. Use only Cisco SFP+ or SFP modules on the switch. Each Cisco module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information.
  • Page 11 For more information about SFP+ and SFP modules, see your SFP+ and SFP module documentation and “Installing and Removing SFP+ and SFP Modules” section on page 2-15. For cable specifications, Appendix B, “SFP and SFP+ Module Connectors.” Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 12 The switch has an SD (secure digital) memory slot for additional non-volatile storage. You can save configurations or Cisco IOS images and transfer them to other systems. The memory slot supports standard SD (1 MB and 2 GB) memory cards or SDHC (4 GB) memory cards.
  • Page 13 System is not powered on. Blinking green POST is in progress. Green System is operating normally. Amber System is receiving power but is not functioning properly. 1. POST = power-on self-test. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 14 1. CRC = cyclic redundancy check. 2. Jabber errors occur when data packets exceed the prescribed lengths. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 15 SD Card LEDs Color System Status SD card is not installed. Green SD card is installed. Amber Error accessing the SD card. Blinking Green SD data transfer in progress. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    STP checks the switch for possible loops. Rear Panel The rear panel is the same for the Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X switches. Note The rear panel on the switch has two power supply module slots and a ground connector. Power supply module slots can accept AC or DC input power supply or a fan module.

  • Page 17: Power Supply Module Features

    Power Supply Module Features The Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X switches support two power supply modules, either AC or DC input. You can install two AC or DC input power supply modules, a mix of AC and DC input power supply modules, or one power supply and one fan module.

  • Page 18: Fan Module

    Each fan module contains three fans. The switch can operate safely if one fan fails. A fan failure triggers an alarm. When a fan fails, replace the fan module immediately. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-12...

  • Page 19: Management Options

    You can fully configure and monitor the switch from the CLI. You can access the CLI either by connecting your management station directly to the switch console port or by using Telnet from a remote management station. See the switch command reference on Cisco.com for more information. For setup instructions that use the CLI, go to Appendix C, “Configuring the Switch with the...

  • Page 20: Network Configurations

    Network Configurations See the switch software configuration guide on Cisco.com for an explanation of network configuration concepts. The software configuration guide also provides examples of network configurations that use the switch to create dedicated network segments that are interconnected through Ethernet connections.

  • Page 21: Switch Installation

    • Warnings These warnings are translated into several languages in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X 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).
  • Page 22 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 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 23 122•F (50•C) Statement 1047 This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to Warning de-energize the unit. Statement 1028 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 24: Installation Guidelines

    POST, the System LED becomes green. The other LEDs turn off and return to their operating status. If the switch fails POST, the System LED is amber. Contact Cisco Systems immediately if your switch fails POST. Note Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 25: Powering Off The Switch

    • If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in Statement 1006 the rack. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 26: Attaching Brackets To The Switch

    For ETSI racks, use part number RCKMNT-ME3KX-ETSI (see Figure 2-4 on page 2-9). • For 23-inch racks using the angle bracket, use part number RCKMNT-ME3KX-ANG • (see Figure 2-5 on page 2-10). Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 27 Figure 2-2 shows how to attach brackets for 19-inch racks on the switch. Figure 2-2 Attaching Brackets for 19-Inch Racks Phillips flat-head screws Rear-mounting position Front-mounting position Mid-mounting position Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 28 Figure 2-3 shows how to attach brackets for the 23-inch racks on the switch. Figure 2-3 Attaching Brackets for 23-Inch Racks Phillips flat-head screws Rear-mounting position Front-mounting position Mid-mounting position Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 29 Figure 2-4 shows how to attach brackets for the ETSI racks on the switch. Figure 2-4 Attaching Brackets for ETSI Racks Phillips flat-head screws Rear-mounting position Front-mounting position Mid-mounting position Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 30 Use the holes marked R to install the bracket on the right side; use the holes marked L to install the bracket on the left side. Figure 2-5 Attaching Angle Brackets for 23-Inch Racks Phillips flat-head screws Mid-mounting position Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-10 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 31 “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 2-4. • Connect to the console port, and run the initial configuration. See the Cisco ME 3800X and • ME 3600X Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions. Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports”...
  • Page 32 The front of the switch extends approximately 5 inches from the front of the rack (including space for cables), and the rear of the switch extends approximately 10 inches into the rack. Figure 2-7 Mounting the Switch Phillips machine screws Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-12 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 33 “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 2-4. • Connect to the console port, and run the initial configuration. See the Cisco ME 3800X and • ME 3600X Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions. Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports”...

  • Page 34: Mounting The Switch On A Wall

    “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 2-4. • Connect to the console port, and run the initial configuration. See the Cisco ME 3800X and ME • 3600X Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions. Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports”...
  • Page 35 “Verifying Switch Operation” section on page 2-4. • Connect to the console port, and run the initial configuration. See the Cisco ME 3800X and ME • 3600X Switch Getting Started Guide for instructions. Connect to the front-panel ports. See the “Connecting to the 10/100/1000 Ports”...
  • Page 36 Insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP+ or SFP module to keep the optical interfaces clean. Step 3 Pull the bale out and down to eject the module. Step 4 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-16 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 37 Insert the SFP+ module patch cable into the slot until you feel the connector on the cable snap into place Step 2 in the rear of the slot (see Figure 2-13). Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-17 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 38 ALA RM S C O NS O To remove an SFP+ module patch cable from the SFP+ module slot, release the connector, and pull it from the SFP+ module slot. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-18 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 39 Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting,” for solutions to cabling problems. Reconfigure and reboot the connected device, if necessary. Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to connect each device. Step 4 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-19 OL-22168-01...

  • Page 40: Where To Go Next

    Where to Go Next You can use the default configuration or use any of the management options described in the “Management Options” section on page 1-13 to change the switch settings. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 2-20 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 41 This chapter provides the installation and removal instructions for the AC and DC input power supply and fan modules for the Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X switches. Your switch ships with at least one power supply module installed, either AC or DC, depending on your order. The power supply and fan modules are field-replaceable units (FRUs).
  • Page 42 DC Input Power Supply Module Handle Side P S U O K DC input power supply module 4 Extraction handle Power supply module LED DC input power terminal block Power input LED Power switch Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 43 Fan module status LED Connector-Side Description Figure 3-4 shows the connector side of the power supply and fan module, which connects to the switch rear panel through its power supply module slot. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 44: Equipment That You Supply

    Do not reach into a vacant slot or chassis while you install or remove a module or a fan. Exposed Warning circuitry could constitute an energy hazard. Statement 206 Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Warning Statement 1030 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 45: Installing An Ac Power Supply Module

    Align the two captive screws with the screw holes in the panel. Use a ratcheting torque screwdriver to Step 3 torque each screw to 10 in-lb. Connect the AC power cord to the power supply module and to an AC power outlet. Step 4 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 46 - 90 seconds in all other conditions. Caution Wait 5 minutes prior to reopening a power supply slot. Step 5 Remove the power supply module from the power slot by pulling on the extraction handle. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 47: Preparing For Installation

    • Crimping tool Wire-stripping tools. • Copper ground wire (6 AWG, insulated or noninsulated) for the ground connection. • Two leads of 14 or 16 AWG copper wire. • Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 48: Grounding The Switch

    Slide the open end of the ground lug over the exposed area of the wire. Step 3 Crimp the ground lug to the wire (see Figure 3-9). Step 4 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 49 Use a ratcheting torque Phillips-head screwdriver to torque the ground-lug screws to 32 in-lb. Step 6 Connect the other end of the grounding wire to an appropriate grounding point at your site or to the rack. Step 7 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 50 The DC power supply module voltage should be within 18 to 32 VDC or 36 to 72 VDC. If the supply Caution voltage is not in this range, the switch might not operate properly or might be damaged. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-10 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 51 Use a ratcheting torque Phillips-head screwdriver to torque the terminal-block screw to 14 in-lb. Step 6 Caution Do not overtorque the terminal-block screws. The recommended maximum torque is 14 in-lb. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-11 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 52 To prevent overheating and to maintain proper air flow, either a power supply module or a fan module must be installed in each power supply module slot at all times. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-12...

  • Page 53: Installing A Fan Module

    “Fan Module LED” section on page 1-13 for a description of the fan module LED. See the “Switch LED Panels” section on page 1-7 for system LED descriptions. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-13 OL-22168-01...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Installing and Removing AC and DC Input Power Supply and Fan Modules Power Supply and Fan Module Installation Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide 3-14 OL-22168-01...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    (POST) failures, port-connectivity problems, and overall switch performance. You can also get statistics from the CLI or from an SNMP workstation. See the software configuration guide and the switch command reference on Cisco.com or the documentation that came with your SNMP application for more information.

  • Page 56: Switch Leds

    Connect the cable from the switch to a known good device. • Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected to the correct ports. Verify that both devices have power. • Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 57 SFP+ and SFP Module Port Issues Use only Cisco SFP+ and SFP modules on the switch. Each Cisco 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 module meets the requirements for the switch.

  • Page 58: Switch Performance

    You want to clear all the configuration settings from the switch and assign a new IP address. This procedure clears the IP address and all configuration information stored on the switch. Do not Caution follow this procedure unless you want to completely reconfigure the switch. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 59: Finding The Switch Serial Number

    Appendix C, “Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program.” Finding the Switch Serial Number If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance, you need to know the serial number of your switch. Use these figures to locate the serial number location. You can also use the show version privileged EXEC command or the show inventory user EXEC command to get the serial number.
  • Page 60 Appendix 4 Troubleshooting Finding the Switch Serial Number Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    SFP-10G-LRM SFP+ module can only be used from 32° to 122°F (0º to 50ºC). 3. Not to exceed more than 96 consecutive hours, 360 total hours, or 15 occurrences in a 1-year period. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 62 Minimum: 129 W (48 VDC, no cables or SFP modules installed). If you install one AC and one DC power supply module in a switch, the power specifications are similar Note to two installed DC power supply modules. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 63 Minimum: 129 W (48 VDC, no cables or SFP modules installed). If you install one AC and one DC power supply module in a switch, the power specifications are similar Note to two installed DC power supply modules. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 64 Minimum: 124 W (48 VDC, no SFP modules installed). If you install one AC and one DC power supply module in a switch, the power specifications are similar Note to two installed DC power supply modules. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 65 15 A maximum at maximum input voltage 72VDC For DC input, a 25A fuse is recommended. Note Maximum output ratings 12 V @ 32.5 A Total input BTU 1840 BTUs per hour Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 66 Appendix A Technical Specifications Environmental and Technical Specifications for the Power Supply and Fan Modules Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 67: Connector And Cable Specifications

    The 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports use standard RJ-45 connectors and Ethernet pinouts. Figure B-1 10/100/1000 Port Pinouts Label 4 5 6 7 8 TP0+ TP0- TP1+ TP2+ TP2- TP1- TP3+ TP3- Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 68 B-3, and Figure B-4 show the SFP module connectors. The Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X switches support the SFP module patch cable, a 0.5-meter, copper, passive cable with SFP module connectors at each end (Figure B-5). The patch cable can connect two Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X switches in a cascaded configuration.
  • Page 69 The alarm input port uses a standard RJ-45 connector. See “Alarm Input Port” section on page 1-3 more information. We recommend using a shielded cable grounded at both ends for NEBS. Note Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 70 Table B-1 BITS RJ-45 Receptacle Pinouts Signal Direction Description RX Ring Input Receive ring RX TIP Input Receive (T1/E1) TX Ring Output Output ring TX TIP Output Output (T1/E1) Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 71: Cables And Adapters

    32,810 feet (10 km) 1000BASE-ZX 1550 G.652 — 43.4 to 62 miles (GLC-ZX-SM (70 to 100 km) CWDM 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, G.652 — 62 miles (100 km) 1550, 1570, 1590, 1610 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 72 When the fiber-optic cable span is less than 15.43 miles (25 km), you should insert a 5-decibel (dB) or Note 10-dB inline optical attenuator between the fiber-optic cable plant and the receiving port on the 1000BASE-ZX SFP module at each end of the link. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 73: Cable Pinouts

    1 TP0+ 2 TP0- 2 TP0- 3 TP1+ 3 TP1+ 6 TP1- 6 TP1- 4 TP2+ 4 TP2+ 5 TP2- 5 TP2- 7 TP3+ 7 TP3+ 8 TP3- 8 TP3- Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 74: Console Port Adapter Pinouts

    PC. You need to provide an 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. For console port and adapter pinout information, see...
  • Page 75 Note ACS-DSBUASYN=) containing this adapter from Cisco. Table B-4 Console Port Signaling Using a DB-25 Adapter Switch Console RJ-45-to-DB-25 Console Port (DTE) Terminal Adapter Device Signal DB-25 Pin Signal Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 76 Appendix B Connector and Cable Specifications Cables and Adapters Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide B-10 OL-22168-01...

  • Page 77: Accessing The Cli Through The Console Port

    Configure the baud rate and character format of the PC or terminal to match these console port default Step 2 characteristics: 9600 baud or 115200 baud (suggested rate) • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • No parity • None (flow control) • Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

  • Page 78: Entering The Initial Configuration Information

    On a command switch, the host name is limited to 28 characters; on a member switch to 31 characters. Do not use -n, where n is a number, as the last character in a host name for any switch. Enter host name [Switch]: host_name Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 79 Return. For this release, always use vlan1 as that interface. Enter interface name used to connect to the management network from the above interface summary: vlan1 Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...
  • Page 80 CLI. To use the CLI, enter commands at the Switch> prompt through the console. Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-22168-01...

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