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This chapter describes how to install and verify the operation of the supervisor engine and switching modules in the Catalyst 6000 family switches and is divided into the following sections:
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Warning Before you install, operate, or service the system, read the Site Preparation and Safety Guide. This guide contains important safety information you should know before working with the system. |
This section describes the tools and requirements you need to install the supervisor engine or switching modules.
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Note Before installing switching modules, you must install the Catalyst 6000 family switch chassis and at least one supervisor engine. For information on installing the switch chassis, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family Installation Guide. |
These tools are required to install switching modules in the Catalyst 6000 family switches:
Whenever you handle the supervisor engine or switching modules, always use a wrist strap or other grounding device to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). See the "Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage" section for more information.
This section describes how to install a supervisor engine or a switching module in the Catalyst 6000 family switches.
Both the Catalyst 6009 and 6509 switch chassis have nine slots (see Figure 3-1). The Catalyst 6006 and 6506 switch chassis have six slots.
Slot 1 is reserved for the supervisor engine. Slot 2 can contain an additional redundant supervisor engine in case the supervisor engine in slot 1 fails. If a redundant supervisor engine is not required, slots 2 through 9 (slots 2 through 6 on the 6-slot chassis) are available for switching modules. You should install switching-module filler plates (Cisco part number 800-00292-01), which are blank switching-module carriers in empty slots to maintain consistent airflow through the switch chassis.
To install a supervisor engine or switching module in the Catalyst 6000 family switch, perform these steps:
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Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. |
Step 2 Choose a slot for the supervisor engine or switching module.
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Note The supervisor engine must be installed in slot 1; a redundant supervisor engine can be installed in slot 2. If a redundant supervisor engine is not required, slots 2 through 9 (slots 2 through 6 on the 6-slot chassis) are available for switching modules. |
Step 3 Check that there is enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment that you will connect directly to the supervisor engine or switching-module ports.
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Note If possible, place switching modules between empty slots that contain only switching-module filler plates. |
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Warning Blank faceplates (filler panels) serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards and faceplates are in place. |
Step 4 Loosen the captive installation screws securing the switching-module filler plate (or the existing switching module) from the desired slot, if present.
Step 5 Remove the switching-module filler plate (or the existing switching module), if present.
Step 6 Hold the supervisor engine or switching module-handle with one hand, and place your other hand under the carrier to support the switching module. Do not touch the printed circuit boards or connector pins.
Step 7 Place the switching module in the slot. Align the notch on the sides of the switching-module carrier with the groove in the slot (see Figure 3-2).
Step 8 Keep the switching module at a 90-degree orientation to the backplane and carefully slide the switching module into the slot until the switching-module faceplate contacts the ejector levers (see Figure 3-3).
Step 9 Use the thumb and forefinger of each hand and simultaneously push in the left and right levers to fully seat the supervisor engine or switching module in the backplane connector.
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Caution Always use the ejector levers when installing or removing the supervisor engine or switching modules. A module that is partially seated in the backplane will cause the system to halt and subsequently crash. |
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Note If you perform a hot swap, the console displays the message "Module n has been inserted." This message does not appear, however, if you are connected to the Catalyst 6000 family switch through a Telnet session. |
Step 10 Use a screwdriver to tighten the captive installation screws on the left and right ends of the supervisor engine or switching module.
This section describes how to remove a supervisor engine or a switching module from the Catalyst 6000 family switch.
Before you remove a supervisor engine, you should first upload the current configuration to a server using the write {host file | network | terminal} command. This saves time when bringing the module back online. You can recover the configuration by downloading it from the server to the nonvolatile memory of the supervisor engine.
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Tips When you install a new supervisor engine, check the factory default configuration; you might need to reconfigure the system to your requirements. You can reconfigure the supervisor engine manually, or if you previously uploaded the original configuration to a server, you can download it to the new supervisor engine. Refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family Software Configuration Guide or Catalyst 6000 Family IOS Software Configuration Guide for additional information. |
To remove a supervisor engine or a switching module, perform these steps:
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Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself. |
Step 2 Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive installation screws at the left and right sides of the supervisor engine or switching module.
Step 3 Grasp the left and right ejector levers; simultaneously pull the left lever to the left and the right lever to the right to release the supervisor engine or switching module from the backplane connector.
Step 4 As you pull the module out of the slot, place one of your hands under the carrier to support it. Avoid touching the module itself.
Step 5 Carefully pull the module straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the carrier to guide it. Keep the module at a 90-degree orientation to the backplane (horizontal to the floor).
Step 6 Place the removed module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam.
Step 7 If the slot is to remain empty, install a module filler plate to keep dust out of the chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the module compartment. Other reasons include EMI, and to prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and current.
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Warning Blank faceplates (filler panels) serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards and faceplates are in place. |
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Note If you perform a hot swap, the console displays the message "Module n has been inserted." This message does not appear, however, if you are connected to the Catalyst 6000 family switch through a Telnet session. |
This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine console port from a terminal or modem.
The console port, located on the front panel of the supervisor engine, is shown in Figure 3-4.
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Note The accessory kit that shipped with your Catalyst 6000 family switch contains the necessary cable and adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the console port. |
To connect a terminal to the console port using the cable and adapters provided, place the console port mode switch in the in position (factory default). Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 DTE adapter or RJ-45-to-DB-9 DTE adapter (labeled "Terminal").
To connect a terminal using a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console cable, place the console port mode switch in the out position. Connect to the port using the Supervisor Engine III cable and the appropriate adapter for the terminal connection.
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:
This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine uplink ports.
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Note In a redundant configuration with two supervisor engines, the uplink ports on the redundant (standby) supervisor engine are active and can be used for normal traffic like any other ports in the chassis. |
To connect to the supervisor engine uplink ports, perform these steps:
Step 2 Remove the plugs from the SC-type connector (see Figure 3-5) on the fiber-optic cable. Insert the connector into the GBIC.
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Note When you plug the SC-type connector into the GBIC, make sure that both the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) fiber-optic cables are fully inserted into the SC-type connector. |
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Note If you are using the LX/LH GBIC with MMF, you need to install a patch cord between the GBIC and the MMF cable. See the "Patch Cord" section for details. |
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Caution Do not remove the plugs from the GBIC optical bores or the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs protect the GBIC optical bores and cable from contamination. |
This section describes how to install, remove, and maintain GBICs. Read the "Working with Lasers" section in the Site Preparation and Safety Guide before proceeding.
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Caution Unnecessary removal/insertion of a GBIC could lead to premature failure of the GBIC. A GBIC has a lifetime of 100 to 500 removals/insertions. |
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Caution When removing or inserting a GBIC, always wear an ESD wrist strap connected to the Catalyst 6000 family switch ESD wrist strap connector. |
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Note GBICs are hot-swappable. |
To install a GBIC, perform these steps:
Step 2 Verify that the GBIC is the correct type for your network by checking the part number. The number indicates whether it is 1000BaseSX, 1000BaseLX/LH, 1000BaseZX, or other.
Step 3 Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger; insert the GBIC into the slot on the front of the module (see Figure 3-6).
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Note GBICs are keyed to prevent incorrect slot insertion. |
Step 4 Slide the GBIC into the slot until you hear a click. The click indicates the GBIC is locked into the slot.
Step 5 When you are ready to attach the fiber-optic cable, remove the plugs from the GBIC and save for future use.
To remove a GBIC, perform these steps:
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Note Use the show port command to verify the type of GBIC that is installed. |
Step 2 Release the GBIC from the slot by simultaneously squeezing the plastic tabs (one on each side of the GBIC).
Step 3 Slide the GBIC out of the slot.
Step 4 Install the plugs in the GBIC optical bores, and place the GBIC in protective packaging.
Follow these GBIC care and handling guidelines:
This section describes how to insert and remove a (PCMCIA) Flash PC card. For additional information related to the Flash PC card, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family Software Configuration Guide or Catalyst 6000 Family IOS Software Configuration Guide.
The PCMCIA slot on the front panel of the supervisor engine is for additional Flash memory. You can use this Flash memory to store and run software images and configuration files, or to serve as an I/O device.
The supervisor engine has one PCMCIA slot, slot 0. The Flash PC cards are available in two sizes: 16 and 24 MB (cards are optional). You can insert and remove the Flash PC card with the power on.
Before you install a Flash PC card, verify that the card is set with write protection off. The write-protect switch is located on the front edge of the card (when the printing is right side up and the edge connector end is away from you). (See Figure 3-7.)
Use this procedure for installing and removing a Flash PC card:
Step 2 Insert the card into the slot until the card completely seats in the connector at the back of the slot and the eject button pops out toward you. Note that the card does not insert all the way inside the slot; a portion of the card remains outside the slot.
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Caution Do not attempt to force the card past this point, or you could damage the connector pins. |
Step 3 To eject a card, press the ejector button until the card is free of the connector at the back of the slot.
Step 4 Remove the card from the slot and place it in an antistatic bag.
This section describes how to verify the installation of a supervisor engine or switching modules.
To verify the installation of a Catalyst 6000 family switch running Cisco IOS, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family IOS Software Configuration Guide.
Use the show module or show port [mod_num/port_num] command to verify that the system acknowledges the new modules and has brought them online.
The following example shows the output of the show module command:
Console> show module Mod Slot Ports Module-Type Model Status --- ---- ----- ------------------------- -------------------- -------- 1 1 2 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-X6000 ok 2 2 3 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-X6000 standby 3 3 12 100BaseX Ethernet WS-X6412-LX-SC ok 4 4 48 10/100BaseTX Ethernet WS-X6248-TEL power-down . display text omitted . Console>
The following example shows the output of the show port command:
Console> show port 1/1
Port Name Status Vlan Duplex Speed Type
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1/1 connected 1 full 1000 1000BaseSX
Port Security Secure-Src-Addr Last-Src-Addr Shutdown Trap IfIndex
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1/1 disabled No disabled 3
Port Broadcast-Limit Broadcast-Drop
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1/1 - 0
Port Send FlowControl Receive FlowControl RxPause TxPause
admin oper admin oper
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1/1 desired on off off 0 0
Port Status Channel Admin Ch Neighbor Neighbor
Mode Group Id Device Port
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1/1 connected auto 123 0
Port Align-Err FCS-Err Xmit-Err Rcv-Err UnderSize
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1/1 0 0 0 0 0
Port Single-Col Multi-Coll Late-Coll Excess-Col Carri-Sen Runts Giants
----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
1/1 0 0 0 0 23 0 0
Last-Time-Cleared
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To check connectivity on any switching module port, perform these tasks:
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| ping host |
show interface |
For example, to ping a host named server1, enter this command:
Console> ping server1 server1 is alive Console>
After you verify the supervisor engine or switching module installation and check connectivity, you must configure the module. For complete information on configuring the supervisor engine and all modules, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family Software Configuration Guide or Catalyst 6000 Family IOS Software Configuration Guide. For information on all Catalyst 6000 family switch commands, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family Command Reference or Catalyst 6000 Family IOS Command Reference publications.
Posted: Tue Jun 27 14:14:42 PDT 2000
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