Installing the Switch, page 6 • Connecting to the Switch Ports, page 10 • Troubleshooting, page 11 • Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request, page 12 • Americas Headquarters: Cisco Systems, Inc., 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1706 USA...
Cisco.com. When you use the online publications, refer to the documents that match the Cisco IOS software version that is running on the switch. Look on the switch rear panel to locate the software version or enter the show version command from the CLI.
AC power switches: Plug the AC power cord into the switch power supply and into a grounded AC outlet. Set the power supply switch to ON. DC power switches: See the wiring instructions in the hardware installation guide on Cisco.com. Cisco ME 3600X-24CX Switch Getting Started Guide...
During POST, the System (SYST) LED blinks green. When POST is complete, the SYTEM LED is green. Troubleshooting: If the SYST LED blinks green, does not turn green, or turns amber, contact your Cisco representative or reseller. The switch failed POST. Step 7 Press Return or Enter at the prompt.
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If you want to save the configuration and use it the next time the switch reboots, save it in NVRAM by selecting option 2. Enter your selection [2]:2 Make your selection, and press Return. Cisco ME 3600X-24CX Switch Getting Started Guide OL-27508-01...
Managing the Switch through the CLI After you install the switch in your network, you can enter Cisco IOS commands and parameters through the CLI. Access the CLI either by connecting your PC directly to the switch console port or through a Telnet session from a remote PC or workstation.
Altitude at the installation site is not greater than 10,000 feet. Safety Warnings Translations of these warning statements appear in the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco ME 3600X-24CX Switch document. Before working on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove jewelry (including rings, Warning necklaces, and watches).
Attaching the Brackets Use four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets to the switches in one of mounting positions. Phillips flat-head screws Rear-mounting position Front-mounting position Mid-rack mounting position Cisco ME 3600X-24CX Switch Getting Started Guide OL-27508-01...
Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the cable guide to the left or right bracket and the supplied screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Black Phillips machine screw Cable guide and screw Cisco ME 3600X-24CX Switch Getting Started Guide OL-27508-01...
This section describes how to connect to the fixed switch ports and to the SFP module ports. The switch in the illustrations might be different from your switch, but the instructions apply to all Cisco ME 3800X and ME 3600X switches.
Connect an appropriate cable to the XFP module port. Connect the other cable end into the other device. For a list of supported modules, see the release notes on Cisco.com. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to XFP modules, see the XFP module documentation.
First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the hardware installation guide or the software configuration guide on Cisco.com. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of known hardware problems and extensive troubleshooting documentation.
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