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Installing the Switch
This chapter describes how to install a Catalyst 6880-X switch. Pointers within the overall chassis installation
procedures point to separate installation procedures that cover installing various components and assemblies.
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Installation Tasks
The process of installing the switch can be broken down into a series of tasks, which are described in the
following table.
Task
Unpacking the switch
Installing the switch
Connecting the chassis to system ground
Installing and cabling the power supply or supplies
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Installation Tasks, page 1
Safety Warnings, page 2
Rack-Mounting Guidelines, page 3
Unpacking the Switch, page 4
Chassis Installation Kits and Cable Guides, page 4
Installing the Switch Chassis, page 5
Description
Remove the switch from the packaging materials.
Save the packaging material for later use if
Note
you need to move the chassis.
Install the switch.
Construct and attach a system ground wire from the
building (earth) ground to the system ground point
on the chassis.
Power supplies that are ordered with the switch are
installed in the switch. If ordered separately, install
the power supplies. Connect the power supplies.
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Page 1: Installing The Switch
Installing the Switch This chapter describes how to install a Catalyst 6880-X switch. Pointers within the overall chassis installation procedures point to separate installation procedures that cover installing various components and assemblies. • Installation Tasks, page 1 • Safety Warnings, page 2 •... -
Page 2: Safety Warnings
Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. Statement 1034 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 Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... -
Page 3: Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor Warning before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over. Statement 1048 Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... -
Page 4: Unpacking The Switch
• Standard 19-inch rack-mount L brackets (factory-installed on the chassis). Associated rack-mounting hardware is included in the accessory kit. • 5 RU rack-mount shelf kit is included in the accessory kit. • Two cable management guides are included in the accessory kit. Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... -
Page 5: Installing The Switch Chassis
The switch chassis is shipped with two L brackets installed toward the front of each side of the chassis, as shown in the following figure. Figure 1: Brackets on the Switch Chassis Left L bracket Handhold (one on each side of chassis) Right L bracket Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... -
Page 6: Installing The Rack-Mount Shelf Kit
Installing Shelf Brackets and Crossbar in a Four-Post Rack with 17.5-inch (44.45 cm) Opening You have to rear-mount the shelf brackets and the crossbar in a rack with a 17.5-inch rail-to-rail opening. Important Perform these steps: Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... - Page 7 Position the front side of the support flanges of the shelf brackets on the fixed front-left and front-right posts of the rack and secure them by using the four EA screws (Two EA screws on each side). Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 8 Fixed front-right rack post Step 3 Adjust the adjustable rear-left and rear-right rack posts until it touches the shelf brackets flange surface and secure by using four EA screws, two EA screws on each side. Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 9 We recommend to assemble the shelf brackets rear flanges with rear rack posts by using four EA Note screws (two EA screws on each side) to avoid the shelf brackets from overhanging at the ends. Figure 4: Before adjusting the rear rack posts Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 10 You have to front-mount the shelf brackets and crossbar on a rack with a 17.75-inch rail-to-rail opening. Important Perform these steps: Before You Begin You will require: • Number 1 and Number 2 Phillips screwdrivers • 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver • Tape measure and level Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 11 Position the rear side of the support flanges of the shelf brackets on the front side of the fixed front-left and front-right posts of the rack. Align and secure the bracket to the rack by using the four EA screws (Two EA screws on each side). Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 12 Step 3 Adjust the adjustable rear-left and rear-right rack posts until it touches the shelf brackets flange surface and secure by using four EA screws, with two EA screws on each side. Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 13 We recommend to assemble the shelf brackets rear flanges with rear rack posts by using the four EA Note screws (two EA screws on each side) to avoid the shelf brackets from overhanging at the ends. Figure 8: Before adjusting the rear rack posts Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 14 You have to rear-mount the shelf brackets and the crossbar for a rack with a 17.5-inch rail-to-rail opening. Important Perform these steps: Before You Begin You will require: • Number 1 and Number 2 Phillips screwdrivers • 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver • Tape measure and level Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 15 Position the front side of the support flanges of the shelf brackets on the rear side of the left and the right posts of the rack. Align and secure the bracket to the rack by using the eight EA screws (four EA screws on each side). Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 16 Figure 11: Installing Shelf Brackets and Crossbar in a Two-Post Rack with 17.5-inch Opening Right rail Crossbar Left rail Four EA screws on each side, to secure the shelf brackets to the rack Shelf brackets Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 17 • Tape measure and level Procedure Step 1 Secure the crossbar to the shelf brackets by using two M4 screws, with one screw on each side. Figure 12: Securing the crossbar to the shelf brackets Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 18 Figure 13: Installing Shelf Brackets and Crossbar in a 17.75-inch Opening Right rail Crossbar Left rail Four EA screws on each side, to secure the shelf bracket to the rack Shelf brackets Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 19 • Original position - Left L bracket on the left side of the chassis and right L bracket on the right side of the chassis. The chassis is shipped with the L brackets installed, which is referred to as the original position. Note Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 20 - Left L bracket on the right side of the chassis and right L bracket on the left side of the chassis. Figure 14: Original position of L bracket Left L bracket Right L bracket Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 21 10-32 or 12-24 clip or cage nuts over the rack post holes to accept the installation screws. Clip nuts or cage nuts are not included as part of the accessory kit that comes with the chassis. You Note must obtain them yourself. Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 22 If you want to install one or both of the optional cable guide assemblies, position the cable guides so that the cable guide mounting holes are aligned with L bracket holes as shown in figure below. Figure 16: Installing the Cable Mount Guides Cable guide Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 23 Secure the chassis using fourteen screws through the holes in the L bracket and into the rack post holes. Figure 17: Chassis in a rack with L brackets at original position Figure 18: Chassis in a rack with L brackets at inverted position Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
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Page 24: Installing The Chassis In A Two-Post Rack
◦ Remove the screws in the L brackets. ◦ Reposition the L brackets to align with the second set of holes behind the holes where the L brackets were originally installed (see figure below). Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... - Page 25 Locate the rack post holes that align with the chassis L bracket holes. If the rack post holes are prethreaded, determine if the threads are 10-32 or 12-24. If the rack post holes are unthreaded, install eight or ten (four or Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 26 If you want to install one or both of the optional cable guide assemblies, position the cable guides so that the cable guide mounting holes are aligned with L bracket holes as shown in figure below. Figure 20: Installing the Cable Mount Guides Cable guide Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
- Page 27 Connecting the Switch Console Port, on page • Connecting to the uplink ports. Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Modules, on page 31 • Powering-up the chassis and verifying the installation. See Verifying Switch Chassis Installation, on page Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
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Page 28: Establishing The System Ground
6 AWG copper conductor is required for U.S. installations. Commercially available 6 AWG wire is recommended. The length of the grounding wire depends on the proximity of the switch to proper grounding facilities. • No. 1 Phillips screwdriver. Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... -
Page 29: Connecting The System Ground
Step 6 Prepare the other end of the grounding wire with a ring lug, and secure it to the rack with a screw. Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... -
Page 30: Installing The Power Supplies In The Switch Chassis
Check the terminal documentation to determine the baud rate. The baud rate of the terminal must match the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the console port. Set up the terminal as follows: • 9600 baud • 8 data bits • No parity • 1 stop bits Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... -
Page 31: Connecting The Uplink Ports
SFP module slot. The SFP modules have LC connectors for fiber-optic connections or RJ-45 connectors for copper connections. For Cisco SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules documentation, including compatibility matrixes, refer to this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_device_support_tables_list.html... - Page 32 If you are inserting the SFP transceiver module in the lower ports, you need to invert the module. Step 6 Remove the SFP dust plugs and save. Step 7 Connect the SFP cables. Figure 24: Port with SFP Transceiver Modules Installed Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02...
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Page 33: Removing Sfp Or Sfp+ Transceiver Modules
Refer to the “Online Diagnostics” section on page 3-19 for further information. When prestaging systems in a nonproduction environment, we recommend that you run all diagnostic tests, including the disruptive tests, to prescreen the systems for any failures. Catalyst 6880-X Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-30827-02... -
Page 34: Online Diagnostics
Installing the Switch Online Diagnostics Online Diagnostics The switch running Cisco IOS has many levels of online diagnostic capabilities. The online diagnostics are divided into four categories: • Bootup—Bootup diagnostics automatically run during bootup, module OIR, or switchover to a backup supervisor engine.