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Cisco 8500 Manual

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Connecting a Console to the Switch
Before you create a network management connection for the switch or connect the switch to the network, you
must create a local management connection through a console terminal and configure an IP address for the
switch. The switch can be accessed using remote management protocols, such as SSH and Telnet. By default,
SSH is included in the software image. But telnet is not part of the software image. You must manually install
the telnet optional package to use it.
You also can use the console to perform the following functions, each of which can be performed through
the management interface after you make that connection:
• configure the switch using the command-line interface (CLI)
• monitor network statistics and errors
• configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent parameters
• initiate software download updates via console
You make this local management connection between the asynchronous serial port on a console device capable
of asynchronous transmission. Typically, you can use a computer terminal as the console device.
The images in this chapter are only for representation purposes, unless specified otherwise. The chassis' actual
appearance and size may vary.
Connecting a Console to the Switch, on page 1
Connect the Management Interface, on page 2
Transceivers, Connectors, and Cables, on page 3
Install and Remove Transceiver Modules, on page 4
Connect Interface Ports, on page 16
Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables, on page 17
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  • Page 1 Connect Switch to the Network Note The images in this chapter are only for representation purposes, unless specified otherwise. The chassis' actual appearance and size may vary. • Connecting a Console to the Switch, on page 1 • Connect the Management Interface, on page 2 •...
  • Page 2 Connect Switch to the Network Connect the Management Interface Note Before you can connect the console port to a computer terminal, make sure that the computer terminal supports VT100 terminal emulation. The terminal emulation software makes communication between the switch and computer possible during setup and configuration.

  • Page 3: Transceivers, Connectors, And Cables

    Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Information. To see the transceiver specifications and installation information, see Cisco Transceiver Modules Install and Upgrade Guides. RJ-45 Connectors The RJ-45 connector connects Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, Category 6, or Category 6A foil twisted-pair or unshielded twisted-pair cable from the external network to the following module interface connectors: •...
  • Page 4 Pin 8 Install and Remove Transceiver Modules This section provides the installation, cabling, and removal instructions for the Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable transceiver modules. Refer to the Cisco Optical Transceiver Handling Guide for additional details on optical transceivers. Note You must visually inspect the transceiver latch to ensure the transceiver module is not damaged so that when it is inserted into the switch port, it will not damage the ports.
  • Page 5 Connect Switch to the Network Install and Remove Transceiver Modules Figure 3: OSFP Transceiver Module Figure 4: QSFP Transceiver Module Pull-tab Transceiver body Electrical connection to the module circuitry Warning Statement 1079 Hot Surface This icon is a hot surface warning. To avoid personal injury, do not touch without proper protection. Connect Switch to the Network...
  • Page 6 Connect Switch to the Network Required Tools and Equipment Required Tools and Equipment You need these tools to install the transceiver modules: • Wrist strap or other personal grounding device to prevent ESD occurrences. • Antistatic mat or antistatic foam to set the transceiver on. •...
  • Page 7 Connect Switch to the Network Installing the Transceiver Module Caution Protect the transceiver ports by inserting clean dust caps (8000-QSFP-DCAP) into any ports not in use. Be sure to clean the optic surfaces of the fiber cables before you plug them back into the optical ports of another module.
  • Page 8 Connect Switch to the Network Installing the Transceiver Module Figure 5: Installing the QSFP Transceiver Module Connect Switch to the Network...
  • Page 9 Connect Switch to the Network Installing the Transceiver Module Figure 6: Installing the OSFP Transceiver Module Step 6 Press firmly on the front of the transceiver module with your thumb to fully seat the transceiver into the cage port (see the below figure). Connect Switch to the Network...
  • Page 10 Connect Switch to the Network Installing the Transceiver Module Figure 7: Seating the QSFP Transceiver Module Connect Switch to the Network...
  • Page 11 Connect Switch to the Network Attach the Optical Network Cable Figure 8: Seating the OSFP Transceiver Module Caution If the latch isn’t fully engaged, you might accidentally disconnect the transceiver module. Attach the Optical Network Cable Before you begin Before you remove the dust plugs and make any optical connections, follow these guidelines: •...
  • Page 12 Connect Switch to the Network Attach the Optical Network Cable Note The multiple-fiber push-on (MPO) connectors on the optical transceivers support network interface cables with either physical contact (PC) or ultra-physical contact (UPC) flat polished face types. The MPO connectors on the optical transceivers do not support network interface cables with an angle-polished contact (APC) face type.

  • Page 13: Removing The Transceiver Module

    Connect Switch to the Network Removing the Transceiver Module Figure 10: Cabling an OSFP Transceiver Module Removing the Transceiver Module Warning Statement 1055 Class 1/1M Laser Invisible laser radiation is present. Do not expose to users of telescopic optics. This applies to Class 1/1M laser products.
  • Page 14 Connect Switch to the Network Removing the Transceiver Module Warning Statement 1079 Hot Surface This icon is a hot surface warning. To avoid personal injury, do not touch without proper protection. Caution The transceiver module is a static-sensitive device. Always use an ESD wrist strap or similar individual grounding device when handling transceiver modules or coming into contact with modules.
  • Page 15 Connect Switch to the Network Removing the Transceiver Module Figure 11: Removing the QSFP Transceiver Module Connect Switch to the Network...
  • Page 16 Connect Switch to the Network Connect Interface Ports Figure 12: Removing the OSFP Transceiver Module Step 4 Slide the transceiver out of the cage port or socket. Step 5 Place the transceiver module into an antistatic bag. Connect Interface Ports You can connect optical interface ports with other devices for network connectivity.
  • Page 17 Connect Switch to the Network Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network Disconnect Optical Ports from the Network When you need to remove fiber-optic transceivers, you must first remove the fiber-optic cables from the transceiver before you remove the transceiver from the port. Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables Refer to Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections...
  • Page 18 Connect Switch to the Network Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables Connect Switch to the Network...