Preface

Preface

This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide and provides information on how to obtain related documentation and technical assistance.

Audience

This guide is intended for technicians who will install a Catalyst 4500 E-series switch in a wiring closet rack. Only trained and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950 and AS/NZS3260) should install, replace, or service the equipment.

Organization

This publication is organized as follows:

 

Chapter
Title
Description

Chapter 1

Product Overview

Lists and describes the hardware features, components, interfaces, and specifications of the Catalyst 4500 E-series switches. The chapter also contains illustrations of the chassis.

Chapter 2

Preparing for Installation

Describes how to prepare your site for the installation of the switch.

Chapter 3

Installing the Switch

Describes how to install the Catalyst 4500 E-series switches in an equipment rack.

Chapter 4

Removal and Replacement Procedures

Describes how to remove and replace field-replaceable units (FRUs) such as power supplies and fan trays.

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting guidelines for the initial hardware installation and suggests steps to help isolate and resolve problems.

 

Power Supply Specifications

Provides illustrations and specification tables for the available Catalyst 4500 E-series switch AC-input and DC-input power supplies. Illustrations and specification tables are also provided for the supported AC power cords.

 

Repacking a Switch

Provides instructions for repacking your Catalyst 4500 E-series switch in the event that you need to move the chassis or have to return it to the factory.

 

Initial Configuration for the Switch

Provides a very minimal configuration process. For full configuration of features and interfaces, refer to the software configuration guide for your software release.

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

 

Convention
Description

boldface font

Commands, command options, and keywords are in boldface.

italic font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

[ ]

Elements in square brackets are optional.

{ x | y | z }

Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

[ x | y | z ]

Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.

string

A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.

screen font

Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

boldface screen font

Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.

italic screen font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.

^

The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control. For example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

< >

Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets.

Notes use the following conventions:

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.

Cautions use the following conventions:

Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warnings use the following conventions:

Statement 1071—Warning Definition

 

Warning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Waarschuwing

BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES

Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen.

BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES

Varoitus

TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA

Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla.

SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET

Attention

IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ

Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement.

CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS

Warnung

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.

BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.

Avvertenza

IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA

Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.

CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI

Advarsel

VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER

Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten.

TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE

Aviso

INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES

¡Advertencia!

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

Varning!

VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR

Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning.

SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aviso

INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES

Advarsel

VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER

Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed.

GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related Documentation

Although their release notes are unique, the Catalyst 4500, Catalyst 4900, Catalyst ME 4900, and Catalyst 4900M platforms use the same software configuration guide, command reference guide, and system message guide. Refer to the following home pages for additional information:

  • Catalyst 4500 Series Switch Documentation Home

http://www.cisco.com/go/cat4500/docs

  • Catalyst 4900 Series Switch Documentation Home

http://www.cisco.com/go/cat4900/docs

  • Cisco ME 4900 Series Ethernet Switches Documentation Home

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7009/tsd_products_support_series_home.html

Hardware Documents

Installation guides and notes including specifications and relevant safety information are available at the following URLs:

  • Catalyst 4500 Series Switches Installation Guide

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/installation/guide/78-14409-08/4500inst.html

  • Catalyst 4500 E-series Switches Installation Guide

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/catalyst4500e/installation/guide/Eseries.html

  • For information about individual switching modules and supervisors, refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide at:

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/configuration/notes/OL_25315.html

  • Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 4500 Series Switches

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/hardware/regulatory/compliance/78_13233.html

  • Installation notes for specific supervisor engines or for accessory hardware

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_installation_guides_list.html

  • Catalyst 4900 and Catalyst 4900M hardware installation information is available at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6021/prod_installation_guides_list.html

  • Cisco ME 4900 Series Ethernet Switches installation information

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps7009/prod_installation_guides_list.html

Software Documentation

Software release notes, configuration guides, command references, and system message guides are available at the following URLs:

  • Catalyst 4500 Series release notes

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/catalyst-4500-series-switches/products-release-notes-list.html

  • Catalyst 4948 Series and Catalyst 4948E release notes

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6021/prod_release_notes_list.html

  • Cisco ME 4900 Series Ethernet Switch release notes

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst4500/release/note/OL_11511.html

Software documents for the Catalyst 4500 Classic, Catalyst 4500 E-Series, Catalyst 4900, and
Cisco ME 4900 Series Ethernet Switches

  • Catalyst 4500 Series Software Configuration Guide

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/catalyst-4500-series-switches/products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html

  • Catalyst 4500 Series Software Command Reference

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps4324/prod_command_reference_list.html

  • Catalyst 4500 Series Software System Message Guide

http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/catalyst-4500-series-switches/products-system-message-guides-list.html

Cisco IOS Documentation

Platform-independent Cisco IOS documentation may also apply to the Catalyst 4500 and 4900 switches. These documents are available at the following URLs:

  • Cisco IOS configuration guides, Release 12.x

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html

  • Cisco IOS command references, Release 12.x

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/prod_command_reference_list.html

Command Lookup Tool

http://tools.cisco.com/Support/CLILookup/cltSearchAction.do

  • Cisco IOS system messages, version 12.x

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6350/products_system_message_guides_list.html

Error Message Decoder tool

http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Support/Errordecoder/index.cgi

  • MIB information

http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml

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