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Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide

CONTENTS

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide 1-1

About this Guide 1-1

Obtaining Related Documentation 1-2

Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-2

What is in the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-3

Integrated Management Module 1-3

Light path diagnostics 1-3

Compliance and Safety Information 1-4

FCC Safety Compliance Statement 1-4

General Warnings, Regulatory and Safety 1-4

Conventions 1-4

Warnings 1-5

Regulatory and Safety 1-5

Required Tools and Information 1-5

Required Hardware 1-5

CLI Console Requirements 1-6

System Configuration Parameters 1-6

Choosing a Physical Location for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-7

General Precautions 1-7

Laser Devices 1-7

Space and Airflow Requirements 1-8

Temperature Requirements 1-8

Power Requirements 1-9

Power Supplies on the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-9

Batteries 1-9

Electrical Grounding Requirements 1-10

Rack Warnings 1-10

Unpacking the Controller 1-10

Package Contents 1-11

Mounting the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller in a Rack 1-11

Installing the Controller Into the Rack Cabinet Using Universal Rack Mount Kit 1-11

Front Panel 1-18

Front Panel Components 1-18

Operator Information Panel 1-19

Contents

Main Page CONTENTS Page Page Page CHAPTER Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide About this Guide Obtaining Related Documentation Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller What is in the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Integrated Management Module Light path diagnostics Drive bay 2 (Not used) Compliance and Safety Information FCC Safety Compliance Statement General Warnings, Regulatory and Safety Conventions Warnings Required Tools and Information Required Hardware CLI Console Requirements System Configuration Parameters Choosing a Physical Location for the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller General Precautions Laser Devices Space and Airflow Requirements Temperature Requirements Power Requirements Power Supplies on the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Batteries Electrical Grounding Requirements Rack Warnings Unpacking the Controller Package Contents Mounting the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller in a Rack Installing the Controller Into the Rack Cabinet Using Universal Rack Mount Kit Page Page Page Page Page Page Front Panel Front Panel Components Operator Information Panel Operator Information Panel Components Light Path Diagnostics Panel Light Path Diagnostics Panel Components Operator information panel Light path diagnostics LEDs Release latch Page Page Rear Panel Rear Panel Components Page -48V return Ground -48V Power input LED Power output LED Power error LED Power-supply LEDs AC LED (green) DC LED (green) Power-supply error LED (amber) Page Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Power Features Turning on the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Turning off the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Grounding the Chassis Preventing ESD Damage Replacing a Failed Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive Drive-tray assembly Drive handle Replacing a Hot-Swap AC Power Supply Replacing a Hot-Swap -48 VDC Power Supply Page Page Page Safety Information Page Removing DC Power Supply from Controller Connecting the Cables Connecting and Using the CLI Console Video USB 1 USB 2 Powering On the Controller Connecting the AC Version of the 8500 [AIR-CT8510-K9] to a Power Source Connecting the DC Version of the 8500 [AIR-CT85DC-K9] to a Power Source Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test Page 1-43 you for basic configuration input. Using the Startup Wizard Page Page Page Logging into the Controller Verifying Interface Settings and Port Operation Page Connecting the Network (Distribution System) Connecting the Controllers Service Port (Optional) Connecting Access Points Controller Specifications Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Page Page APPENDIX A Safety Considerations and Translated Safety Warnings A-2 Safety Considerations Keep these guidelines in mind when installing mobility services engine: account the elevated temperatures that occur when they are installed in a rack. source is sufficiently rated to safely run all of the equipment in the rack. Warning Definition A-3 A-4 A-5 More Than One Power Supply A-6 A-7 Installation Instructions Page A-9 Ground Conductor Warning A-10 A-11 Chassis Warning for Rack-Mounting and Servicing A-12 A-13 A-14 Page Page A-17 Page Page A-20 Equipment Installation Warning A-21 Page A-23 Battery Handling Page A-25 Product Disposal Page Page A-28 Class 1 Laser Product Page Page APPENDIX B Regulatory Information FCC Statement for Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) B-2 Statement 191VCCI Class A Warning for Japan