Power Supply LED Power Supply Fans Serial Number and PID/VID Label Location C H A P T E R 2 Preparing Your Site for Installation Prerequisites and Preparation Site Planning Checklist Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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Installing the Router on a Standalone Equipment Shelf Guidelines for Rack Installation Verifying Rack Dimensions Attaching the Front Rack-Mount Brackets Attaching the Rear Rack-Mount Brackets Mounting the Router in the Rack Two-Post Rack Installation Four-Post Rack Installation Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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Install and Remove SFP and SFP+ Modules Laser Safety Guidelines Remove Small Form Pluggable Modules Installation and Removal of Air Filter Installing the Air Filter Removing the Air Filter Repacking the Router Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Document Revision History The following table records the changes made to this document. Document Objectives This publication describes the installation of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms and 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.
Timesaver. Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide viii...
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Preface Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
C H A P T E R Overview The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms are well suited for medium-sized and large enterprise branch offices for high WAN IPSec performance with integrated SD-WAN services. The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms target these use cases: •...
Overview Hardware Features Hardware Features Table 1: Hardware Features for Cisco 8500 Series Catalyst Edge Platforms Feature C8500-12X4QC C8500-12X C8500-20X6C Rack Units Three 480 GB SSD hard drive 480 GB SSD hard drive 480 GB SSD hard drive Management RJ-45 console port...
Power LED Bay 1 : Configurable 100G or 40G Status LED Bay 2 : Configurable 1x100G or 3x40G Alarm LED USB 1 Management Interface LED USB 0 Link Status LED Management Interface Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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Figure 3: Cisco C8500-12X4QC Router LEDs Power LED Speed LED Off : No power to chassis. Yellow : Power On, one power supplyhas failed or is not plugged in. Green : All power is within specifications Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Figure 4: Cisco C8500-12X Front View Power LED USB 1 Status LED USB 0 Alarm LEDs Management Interface Management Interface LEDs Micro-USB Console Bay 0 : 12x 1/10GE SFP+ ports Console RJ-45 Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Overview Cisco C8500-20X6C Chassis Views The following figure shows the rear view of Cisco C8500-12X Figure 5: Cisco C8500-12X Rear View Fans Power Switch Power supply AC input LED Power supply failure LED PEM 0, PEM 1 — Cisco C8500-20X6C Chassis Views...
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Micro-USB LED 7,8, Alarm LED : Minor, Major, Critical Left LED On indicates that USB console is active Console RJ-45 LED — Right LED On indicates that RJ-45 console is active Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Figure 11: Bay Configuration - C8500-12X4 Bay 0 : 12XSFP+: Individually configurable as 12X10G/1G Bay Configuration - C8500-20X6C The C8500-20X6C has two bays that are configurable and supports up to 400G of bandwidth. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
• 100G • a mix of 1G and 10G • a mix of 40G and 100G AC Power Supply Figure 13: AC Power Supply Used in the Cisco C8500-12X4QC Router Fail and OK LEDs AC power connector Handle Retaining latch...
Overview DC Power Supply Figure 14: AC Power Supply Used in the Cisco C8500-20X6C Router Fail and OK LEDs Handle AC power connector Retaining latch 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 (+) and negative (–).
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Overview DC Power Supply Figure 15: DC Power Supply Fail LED OK LED Handle Retaining latch Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
The following table describes the power supply LED. Table 2: AC and DC Power Supply LED Power Supply Condition Green (OK) LED Status Amber (FAIL) LED Status No AC power to all power supplies Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Standby position. 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 Series Edge Platforms. Figure 17: Cisco C8500-12X4QC and C8500-12X Serial Number and PID/VID Label Location...
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Overview Serial Number and PID/VID Label Location On C8500-20X6C, the PID/VID label is located on top of the chassis. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
C H A P T E R Preparing Your Site for Installation This chapter contains important safety information you should know before working with working with the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms and guides you through the process of preparingyour site for router installation. •...
• Router should always be transported or stored in its shipping package in the upright position. • Keep the router in the shipping container until you have determined the installation site. Note Inspect all items for shipping damage. If an item appears damaged, contact a Cisco customer service representative immediately. Site Planning Checklist Use the following checklist to perform and account for all the site-planning tasks described in this chapter: •...
Safety Recommendations The following guidelines will help to ensure your own safety and protect your Cisco equipment. This list does not cover all potentially hazardous situations, so be alert. • Cisco safety policy mandates that all its routers must conform to the requirements of IEC 60950-1 and IEC 62368-1, with appropriate national deviations, as a minimum.
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The equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes provided the neighboring devices are fully operational. Note Statement 8015 Installation Location Network Telecommunications Facilities This equipment is suitable for installation in network telecommunications facilities. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Use the statement number at the beginning of each warning statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings for this device. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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• 30 A U.S. Warning Statement 1045 Short-Circuit Protection 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. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. Warning Statement 1055 Class 1/1M Laser Warning – Invisible Laser Radiation. Do not expose users of telescopic optics. Class 1/1M Laser Products. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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Warning Statement 1047 Overheating Prevention To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of: 104° F (40° C) Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3 as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Site Planning This section contains site-planning information, and will help you plan for the installation of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms.
This section contains guidelines for wiring and cabling at your site. When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms, consider the type of cable required for each component, and the cable limitations. Consider the distance limitations for signaling, EMI, and connector compatibility.
Strong EMI can destroy the signal drivers and receivers in the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms and even create an electrical hazard by causing power surges through power lines into installed equipment. These problems are rare, but could be catastrophic.
Lightning 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.
• Do not step or stand on any component or system when servicing other systems or components in a rack. • When mounting the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the 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 hardware.
Locating for Safety If the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms is the heaviest or the only piece of equipment in the rack, consider installing it at or near the bottom to ensure that the rack’s center of gravity is as low as possible.
The following tools and equipment are recommended as the minimum necessary equipment to install the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms. You may need additional tools and equipment to install associated equipment and cables. You may also require test equipment to check electronic and optical signal levels, power levels, and communications links.
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 you move or have to ship the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms in the future.
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Accessories Kit (C8500-ACCKIT-23) • Two front rack-mount brackets (6 screws for each bracket) • Two cable-management brackets ( 1 mounting screw for each Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms brackets) • Ground Lug kit with 2 screws Accessories Kit (C8500-4PT-KIT) Two sets of screws, one each for: •...
C H A P T E R Installing the Router This chapter provides procedures for installing the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform on an equipment shelf, tabletop, or in an equipment rack. • Installation Instructions, on page 33 •...
5.25 inches (13.335 or 13.34 cm) of clearance at the inlet and exhaust vents (the front and rear sides of the chassis) for installing on a tabletop. The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms requires a minimum of 1.75 inches or 4.45 cm rack units of vertical rack space. Measure the proposed rack location before mounting the chassis in the rack.
When planning your rack installation, consider the following guidelines: • The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms requires a minimum of 1.75 inches or 4.45 cm rack units of vertical rack space. The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms requires a minimum of 3.5 inches or 8.9 cm rack units of vertical rack space.
• 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 and use the cable-management brackets included with the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms to keep cables organized and out of the way of the cards and processors. Ensure that cables from other equipment already installed in the rack do not impair access to the cards or require you to disconnect cables unnecessarily to perform equipment maintenance or upgrades.
Locate the threaded holes on the side of the chassis. Ensure that you hold the front rack-mount bracket with the ear and holes facing outward and towards the front of the chassis. The following figures show where to attach the front rack-mount brackets to the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms.
Installing the Router Attaching the Rear Rack-Mount Brackets Figure 19: Attaching the Front Rack-Mount Brackets to the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform Step 2 Position the front rack-mount bracket top hole with the chassis, first top hole behind the side vent holes.
Locate the threaded holes on the side of the chassis. Ensure that you hold the rear rack-mount bracket with the ear and holes facing outward and towards the rear of the chassis. The following figures show where to attach the rear rack-mount brackets to the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms.
Step 3 (Optional) Install a shelf in the rack to support the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms. If you use a shelf, it helps support the chassis while you secure it to the rack.
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Tighten all the screws on each side to secure the chassis to the equipment rack. The following figures show the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform on a two-post equipment rack. Figure 21: Cisco C8500 Series Catalyst Edge Router Installed on a Two-Post Equipment...
Tighten all the screws on each side to secure the chassis to the equipment rack. Figure 22: C8500-12X4QC and C8500-12X in a Four-Post Rack Front and Rear Rack-Mounting Rear rack equipment rail Front rack mount bracket ear and screws Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
(parallel with card orientation). These brackets are screw-mounted to the rack-mount brackets to allow easy installation and removal of cables. The cable-management brackets for the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform contain one independent cable-management U-type feature with two screws for each bracket.
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Attaching the Cable Management Bracket Procedure Step 1 Align the cable-management bracket to the rack-mount bracket on one side of the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform. The cable-management bracket aligns to the top hole of the chassis rack-mount bracket. Step 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver, insert one screw through the top screw hole of the cable-management bracket and into the chassis rack-mount bracket and tighten the screw.
Installing the Router Chassis Ground Connection Chassis Ground Connection Connecting the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform chassis to ground is required for all DC powered installations and any AC powered installation where compliance with Telcordia grounding requirements is necessary.
Grounding lug 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. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Connect the opposite end of the grounding wire to the appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure an adequate chassis ground. Connecting Cables Keep the following guidelines in mind when connecting any external cable to the Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform: • To reduce the chance of interference, avoid crossing high-power lines with any interface cables.
The default parameters for the interface are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. For operation with a Microsoft Windows OS version older than Windows 7, the Cisco Windows USB Console Driver must be installed on any PC connected to the interface. If the driver is not installed, prompts guide you through a simple installation process.
C H A P T E R Removing and Replacing FRUs This chapter describes procedures for removing and replacing field-replaceable units (FRUs) from Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform. • Installing an SSD, on page 49 • Removing an SSD, on page 51 •...
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Removing and Replacing FRUs Installing an SSD each side. Top cover of the chassis after removing screws from the top and side Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Step 5 Re-install the cover and replace all screws that were removed in step 1. Removing an SSD Before you begin Ensure that you follow the guidelines in Preventing ESD Damage Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
After the screw is removed, the SSD module will automatically spring up. Step 4 Remove the SSD from the socket. Installing AC Power Supplies Note Do not install the power supplies with the chassis cover off. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Installing DC Input Power Supplies Warning Statement 1003 Power Disconnection To reduce risk of electric shock, before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the system. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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To avoid hazardous conditions, all components in the area where DC input power is accessible must be properly insulated. Therefore, before installing the DC cable lugs, be sure to insulate the lugs according to the manufacturer's instructions. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
It is not required to place the power switch in the Standby position if you want to hot-swap a single power supply. Step 3 Use a wire-stripping tool to remove approximately 0.75 inch (19 mm) of the covering from the end of the wire. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Replace the snap on cover on the terminal block of the DC power supply. Removing DC Power Supplies The DC power supply has a terminal block that is installed into the power supply terminal block header. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Step 2 To replace a Cisco USB Flash memory stick, insert the module into USB port 0 or 1. The Flash memory stick can be inserted only in one way, and can be inserted or removed regardless of whether the router is powered up or not.
32 GB Removing a DIMM Before you begin Perform the following steps before you begin the process of removing and replacing a DIMM from a Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platform: • Use an ESD-preventive wrist strap. • Back up the data that you want to save.
Removing and Replacing FRUs Replacing a DIMM Figure 29: DIMM Location in Cisco C8500 Series Catalyst Edge Router C8500 Series Catalyst Edge Router DIMM location slot Step 4 Pull down the DIMM module spring latches to release the corresponding DIMM from the socket.
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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 chassis and power up the router. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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 chassis. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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 2 Press the finger tab on the fan latch and pull the fan module straight out to remove the fan. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
• Removing and installing an SFP and SFP+ module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert any SFP/SFP+ module more often than is necessary. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Statement 1255. To install an SFP module in your device, perform these steps: Procedure Step 1 Read the Safety Warnings section and disconnect the power supply before you perform any module replacement. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
SFP modules use various latch designs to secure the module in the SFP port. Latch designs are not linked to SFP model or technology type. For information on the SFP technology type and model, see the label on the side of the SFP. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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Use a pen, screwdriver, or other small straight tool to gently release a bale-clasp handle if you cannot reach it with your fingers. Step 4 Grasp the SFP on both sides and remove it from the device. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Installation and Removal of Air Filter Installation and Removal of Air Filter Figure 34: Side View and Front view of Chassis with Air Filter and Cable Management a c k Cable Exit Areas Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Power on the chassis. Step 6 Carefully slide the air filter over the mounting brackets and secure the air filter by tightening the thumb screws on the air filter to the mounting brackets. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
Fully loosen the two thumbscrews (as shown in the above figure) on the front of the filter by turning them counter clockwise. Step 2 Pull the air filter straight off the air filter mounting brackets. Step 3 Discard the used air filter. Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms Hardware Installation Guide...
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...
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