
Overview
Figure 2  | Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch   | 
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1  | Status LEDs and RESET switch  | 6  | Uplink port status LEDs  | |
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2  | CONSOLE port   | 7  | ESD ground strap connector  | |
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3  | Downlink port status LEDs  | 8  | 8 uplink ports (SFP transceivers required)  | |
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4  | USB ports  | 
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5  | PCMCIA connector  | 
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Figure 3  | Chassis Back Panel Features | 
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OUTPUT  | INPUT  | FAN  | 
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1  | System ground pad  | 
  | 4  | Power supply status LEDs  | 
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2  | Power supplies   | 
  | 5  | Terminal block   | 
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3  | Fan tray  | 
  | 6  | Power supply on/off switch  | 
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Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Note
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