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Catalyst 6500 Ethernet Module Installation Guide
Installing Ethernet Switching Modules
This chapter describes how to safely install, remove, and verify the operation of the Ethernet switching modules in the Catalyst 6500 series switches, and it contains these sections:
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Installing an Ethernet Switching
Module
•Removing an Ethernet Switching
Module
•Installing Pluggable
Transceivers
•Attaching the Network Interface
Cables
•What To Do After Installing
Modules and Verifying Connectivity
Safety
Safety warnings appear throughout this publication in procedures that may harm you if performed incorrectly. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement. The warnings below are general warnings that are applicable to the entire publication.
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Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008
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Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed
to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
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Warning Before opening the unit, disconnect the
telephone-network cables to avoid contact with telephone-network
voltages. Statement 1041
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Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from
disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view
directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
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Installing an Ethernet Switching Module
This section describes how to safely install and verify the operation of the Ethernet switching modules.
Required Tools
These tools are required to install switching modules in the chassis:
•Small flat-blade screwdriver
•No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
•Antistatic mat or foam pad to support an unpackaged
module
•Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable
grounding wrist strap included with the module
Chassis Slot Filler Restrictions for WS-X68xx and WS-X69xx Modules
If you are installing one or more of the WS-X68xx or WS-X69xx modules in your chassis, the slots directly adjacent to these modules (above and below or to the left and to the right) must contain either another module or switching-module filler plates (Cisco part numbers WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR-E or SLOTBLANK-09). If either adjacent slot is unused and currently has a blank slot cover (Cisco part number WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR) installed, you must remove the blank slot cover and replace it with a switching-module filler plate for NEBS compliance.
Installing an Ethernet Switching Module
To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier
edges only. To install an Ethernet switching module in the chassis, follow these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD grounding strap to your wrist and to
ground.
Note If you are unsure about the correct way to attach an
ESD grounding strap, see the
"Attaching Your ESD Grounding Strap" section for instructions.
Step 2 Choose a slot for the module.
Note Refer to your software release notes or to Chapter 2
for any information on slot or chassis restrictions for the module
that you are installing.
Step 3 If you are installing either a WS-X68xx or WS-X69xx
module, verify that the two slots adjacent to the slot where you
are installing the module have either a module installed in them or
a switching-module filler plate installed (Cisco part numbers
SLOTBLANK-09 or WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR-E) if either slot is unused. If
either slot has a blank slot cover (Cisco part number
WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR), you need to remove the blank slot cover and
replace it with a switching-module filler plate for NEBS
compliance.
Step 4 Verify that there is enough clearance to accommodate
any interface equipment, such as pluggable transceivers, that you
will install directly to the module ports. If possible, install
modules between empty slots that contain only module filler plates.
Step 5 Verify that you have adequate cable guides installed
on the chassis to accept the additional network interface cables
for the new module.
Step 6 Verify that the captive installation screws are
tightened on all modules installed in the chassis.
Note This action assures that the EMI gaskets on all of the
modules are fully compressed in order to maximize the opening space
for the new or replacement module. If the captive installation
screws are loose, the EMI gaskets on the installed modules will
push adjacent modules toward the open slot, reducing the opening
size and making it difficult to install the module.
Step 7 Remove the module filler plate covering the selected
slot by removing the two Phillips pan-head screws from the filler
plate.
Note If you must remove an existing module, refer to
"Removing an Ethernet Switching Module"
section.
Step 8 Remove the new module from its shipping packaging and
from the antistatic shipping bag.
To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier
edges only. Step 9 Fully open both ejector levers on the new module. (See
Figure 3-1.)
Step 10 Depending on the orientation of the slots in the
chassis (horizontal or vertical), perform one of the following two
sets of steps:
Chassis with horizontal slots
a. Position the new module in the slot. (See Figure 3-1.) Make sure that you align the sides of
the module carrier with the slot guides on each side of the chassis
slot.
b. Carefully slide the module into the slot until the EMI
gasket along the top edge of the module makes contact with the
module or cover plate in the slot above it and the module ejector
levers have both closed to approximately 45 degrees with respect to
the module faceplate. (See Figure 3-2.)
Figure 3-1 Positioning the Module in a Horizontal Slot Chassis
c. Using the thumb and forefinger of each hand, grasp the
two ejector levers and gently press down to create a small 0.040
inch (1 mm) gap between the module's EMI gasket and the module or
cover plate above it. (See Figure 3-2.)
Note Do not press down too forcefully on the levers because
they will bend and get damaged.
Figure 3-2 Clearing the EMI Gasket in a Horizontal Slot Chassis
d. While gently pressing down, simultaneously close the
left and right ejector levers to fully seat the module in the
backplane connector. The ejector levers are fully closed when they
are flush with the module faceplate. (See Figure 3-3.)
Note Failure to fully seat the module in the backplane
connector can result in error messages.
e. Tighten the two captive installation screws on the
module.
Note Make sure the ejector levers are fully closed before
tightening the captive installation screws.
f. Verify that the module STATUS LED is lit.
g. Periodically check the STATUS LED:
•If the STATUS LED changes from orange to green, the
module has successfully completed the boot process and is now
online.
•If the STATUS LED remains orange or turns red, the
module has not successfully completed the boot process and may have
encountered an error. For more information about the orange or red
STATUS LED states, see the LED table for your specific module in
Chapter 2.
Note You should install switching-module filler plates
(Cisco part number 800-00292-01) in any empty slots to maintain
consistent airflow through the switch chassis.
Figure 3-3 Closing the Ejector Levers in a Horizontal Slot Chassis
Chassis with vertical slots
a. Position the module in the slot. (See Figure 3-4.) Make sure that you align the sides of
the switching-module carrier with the slot guides on the top and
bottom of the chassis slot.
b. Carefully slide the module into the slot until the EMI
gasket along the right edge of the module makes contact with the
module or cover plate in the slot adjacent to it and the module
ejector levers have both closed to approximately 45 degrees with
respect to the module faceplate. (See Figure
3-5.)
Figure 3-4 Positioning the Module in a Vertical Slot Chassis
Figure 3-5 Clearing the EMI Gasket in a Vertical Slot Chassis
c. Using the thumb and forefinger of each hand, grasp the
two ejector levers and exert a slight pressure to the left,
deflecting the module approximately 0.040 inches (1 mm) creating a
small gap between the module's EMI gasket and the module or cover
plate adjacent to it. (See Figure 3-5.)
Note Do not exert too much pressure on the ejector levers
because they will bend and get damaged.
d. While gently pressing down on the ejector levers,
simultaneously close both levers to fully seat the module in the
backplane connector. The ejector levers are fully closed when they
are flush with the module faceplate. (See Figure 3-6.)
Figure 3-6 Closing the Ejector Levers in a Vertical Slot Chassis
e. Tighten the two captive installation screws on the
module.
Note Make sure that the ejector levers are fully closed
before tightening the captive installation screws.
f. Verify that the module STATUS LED is lit.
g. Periodically check the STATUS LED:
•If the STATUS LED changes from orange to green, the
module has successfully completed the boot process and is now
online.
•If the STATUS LED remains orange or turns red, the
module has not successfully completed the boot process and may have
encountered an error. For more information about the orange or red
STATUS LED states, see the LED table for your specific module in
Chapter 2.
Removing an Ethernet Switching Module
This section describes how to remove an Ethernet switching module from the Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis.
Note The WS-X6904-40G Ethernet module has a blue ID beacon
LED. This led can be turned on and off by the user through CLI
commands. Turning the beacon on helps to identify the module to
servicing personnel.
During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to
avoid ESD damage to the module. |
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from
disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view
directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
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To remove a module from the chassis, perform these steps:
Step 1 Attach an ESD grounding strap to your wrist and to
ground.
Note If you are unsure about the correct way to attach an
ESD grounding strap, see the
"Attaching Your ESD Grounding Strap" section for instructions.
Step 2 Disconnect any network interface cables attached to
the module.
Step 3 Verify that the captive installation screws on all of
the modules in the chassis are tight.
Note This step ensures that the space created by the
removed module is maintained. If the captive installation screws
are loose, the EMI gaskets on the installed modules will push the
modules toward the open slot, reducing the opening size and making
it difficult to remove the module.
Step 4 Loosen the two captive screws on the module. Make sure
that the two captive screws are completely unscrewed from the
chassis.
Step 5 Depending on the orientation of the slots in the
chassis (horizontal or vertical), perform one of the following two
sets of steps:
Horizontal slots
a. Place your thumbs on the left and right ejector levers
and simultaneously rotate the levers outward to unseat the module
from the backplane connector.
b. Grasp the front edge of the module and slide the
module part of the way out of the slot. Place your other hand under
the module to support the weight of the module. Do not touch the
module circuitry.
Vertical slots
a. Place your thumbs on the ejector levers located at the
top and bottom of the module, and simultaneously rotate the levers
outward to unseat the module from the backplane connector.
b. Grasp the edges of the module, and slide the module
straight out of the slot. Do not touch the module circuitry.
Step 6 Place the removed module on an antistatic mat or in an
antistatic bag, or immediately reinstall it in another slot.
Step 7 If the slot is to remain empty and is adjacent to
either a WS-X68xx or WS-X69xx module, you must install a module
filler plate (Cisco part numbers SLOTBLANK-09 or WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR-E)
to maintain proper air flow through the chassis. Do not install a
blank slot cover (Cisco part number WS-X6K-SLOT-CVR) over the
unused slot.
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Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from
disconnected fibers or connectors. Do not stare into beams or view
directly with optical instruments. Statement 1051
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Installing Pluggable Transceivers
Some Catalyst 6500 Ethernet modules require that pluggable transceivers be installed in the module port sockets. These transceivers are normally shipped separately from the module and must be installed after the module is installed in the chassis slot. This section provides references to installation procedures for the various kinds of pluggable transceivers. Table 3-1 lists the transceiver installation documents located on http://www.cisco.com.
Table 3-1 Transceiver Installation Procedure Documentation and Links
Note The WS-X6904-40G Ethernet module can support both
40-Gigabit CFP transceiver modules and 10-Gigabit SFP+ transceiver
modules simultaneously.
Attaching the Network Interface Cables
This section describes how to attach network interface cables (optical and copper) to the modules.
Attaching Optical Network Interface Cables
Before you remove the dust plugs from the connector optical bores and make any connections, observe the following guidelines:
•Always keep the protective dust plugs on the unplugged
fiber-optic cable connectors and the transceiver optical bores
until you are ready to make a connection.
Do not remove the plugs from the transceiver optical
bores or the fiber-optic cable until you are ready to connect the
cable. The plugs protect the transceiver optical bores and cable
from contamination. •Always inspect and clean the SC or the LC connector
end-faces just before making any connections. Refer to the Tip on
inspecting and cleaning fiber-optic connections for a pointer to a
fiber-optic inspection and cleaning document.
•Always grasp the SC or the LC connector housing rather
than the fiber-optic cable to plug or unplug the fiber-optic cable.
To install the optical interface cables, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Remove the dust plugs from the network interface cable
optical connectors. Save the dust plugs for future use.
Step 2 Immediately inspect and clean the optical connector's
fiber-optic end-faces.
Tip For complete information on inspecting and cleaning
fiber-optic connections, see the document at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk482/tk607/technologies_white_paper09186a0080254eba.shtml
Step 3 Remove the dust plugs from the transceiver optical
bores.
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.
Note The Read-Only WDM GBIC (WDM-GBIC-REC=) has only one
optical bore (receive).
Step 4 Immediately attach the network interface cable optical
connector to the transceiver.
Mode-Conditioning Patch Cord
A mode-conditioning patch cord is recommended for use with an LX/LH GBIC or an LX/LH SFP transceiver and MMF to allow reliable laser transmission.
When an unconditioned laser source designed for operation on single-mode optical fiber is directly coupled to a multimode optical fiber cable, an effect known as differential mode delay (DMD) might result in a degradation of the modal bandwidth of the optical fiber cable.
This degradation results in a decrease in the link span (the distance between a transmitter and a receiver) that can be supported reliably. The effect of DMD can be overcome by conditioning the launch characteristics of a laser source. A practical means of performing this conditioning is to use a device called a mode-conditioning patch cord.
A mode-conditioning patch cord is an optical fiber cable assembly that consists of a pair of optical fibers terminated with connector hardware. Specifically, the mode-conditioning patch cord is composed of a single-mode optical fiber permanently coupled off-center (see Offset in Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8) to a graded-index multimode optical fiber. Figure 3-7 and Figure 3-8 show a diagram of the mode-conditioning patch cord assembly.
Figure 3-7 Mode Conditioning Patch Cord with SC (GBIC Transceiver) Connector
Figure 3-8 Mode Conditioning Patch Cord with LC (SFP Transceiver) Connector
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Gray color identifier |
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To gigabit Ethernet interface |
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Blue color identifier |
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Multimode fiber |
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Single-mode fiber |
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Offset junction |
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Beige color identifier |
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To cable plant |
The mode-conditioning patch cord assembly is composed of duplex optical fibers, including a single-mode-to-multimode offset launch fiber connected to the transmitter, and a second conventional graded-index multimode optical fiber connected to the receiver. The use of a plug-to-plug patch cord maximizes the power budget of multimode 1000BASE-LX/LH links.
Note The mode-conditioning patch cord is required to comply
with IEEE standards. The IEEE found that link distances could not
be met with certain types of fiber-optic cable cores. The solution
is to launch light from the laser at a precise offset from the
center, which is accomplished by using the mode-conditioning patch
cord. At the output end of the patch cord, the GBIC-LX/LH is
compliant with the IEEE 802.3z standard for 1000BASE-LX.
Connecting Transceivers to a Copper Network
To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding lightning
immunity requirements, you must use grounded, shielded,
twisted-pair Category 5 cabling. To connect transceivers to a copper network, follow these steps:
Step 1 Insert the network cable RJ-45 connector into the
RJ-45 connector on the transceiver.
Note When connecting to a 1000BASE-T-compatible switch or
repeater, use four-twisted-pair, crossover Category 5 cabling.
Step 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into an
RJ-45 connector on a 1000BASE-T-compatible target device.
Verifying the Installation
This section describes how to verify the installation of a supervisor engine or switching module.
To verify the installation of a Catalyst 6500 series switch running Cisco IOS software, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch IOS Software Configuration Guide.
This section contains the following topics:
•Verifying Newly Installed
Modules
Verifying Newly Installed Modules
Enter 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.
This example shows the output of the show module command:
Console> show module
Mod Slot Ports Module-Type Model Sub Status
--- ---- ----- ------------------------- ------------------- --- --------
1 1 2 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE yes ok
15 1 1 Multilayer Switch Feature WS-F6K-MSFC no ok
3 3 2 Network Analysis Module WS-X6380-NAM no ok
5 5 48 10/100BaseTX Ethernet WS-X6248-RJ-45 no ok
Mod Module-Name Serial-Num
--- ------------------- -----------
1 SAD03392376
15 SAD03366264
3 JAB0343055Y
5 SAD03181291
Mod MAC-Address(es) Hw Fw Sw
--- -------------------------------------- ------ ---------- -----------------
1 00-30-96-29-9f-84 to 00-30-96-29-9f-85 1.0 5.2(1) 6.1(0.128)ORL
00-30-96-29-9f-86 to 00-30-96-29-9f-87
00-50-3e-8d-64-00 to 00-50-3e-8d-67-ff
15 00-d0-bc-ed-6b-2c to 00-d0-bc-ed-6b-6b 1.2 12.0(7T)XE 12.0(7T)XE1(2.07)
3 00-90-2b-00-a7-ca to 00-90-2b-00-a7-cb 0.201 4B4LZ0XA 1.1(0.20)
5 00-50-f0-ac-30-54 to 00-50-f0-ac-30-83 1.0 4.2(0.24)V 6.1(0.128)ORL
Mod Sub-Type Sub-Model Sub-Serial Sub-Hw
--- ----------------------- ------------------- ----------- ------
1 L3 Switching Engine WS-F6K-PFC SAD03365068 1.0
Console>
This example shows the output of the show port command:
Console> show port 1/1
Port Name Status Vlan Duplex Speed Type
----- ------------------ ---------- ---------- ------ ----- ------------
1/1 connected 1 full 1000 1000BaseSX
Port Security Secure-Src-Addr Last-Src-Addr Shutdown Trap IfIndex
----- -------- ----------------- ----------------- -------- -------- -------
1/1 disabled No disabled 3
Port Broadcast-Limit Broadcast-Drop
-------- --------------- --------------------
1/1 - 0
Port Send FlowControl Receive FlowControl RxPause TxPause
admin oper admin oper
----- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- ----------
1/1 desired on off off 0 0
Port Status Channel Admin Ch Neighbor Neighbor
Mode Group Id Device Port
----- ---------- --------- ----- ----- ----------------------------------- -----
1/1 connected auto 123 0
Port Align-Err FCS-Err Xmit-Err Rcv-Err UnderSize
----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
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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Fri March 2 2003, 20:41:52
Console>
Checking Connectivity
To check connectivity on any switching module port, perform these tasks:
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Ping a host. |
ping host |
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If the host is unresponsive, check the IP address of the switch and default IP route, if appropriate. |
show interface |
For example, to ping a host named server1, enter this command:
Console> ping server1
server1 is alive
Console>
What To Do After Installing Modules and Verifying Connectivity
After you verify the switching module installation and check connectivity, you must configure the module. For complete information on configuring the modules, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide. For information on all Catalyst 6500 series switch commands, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference publications.