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Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide
Operator Information Panel Components 1-20
Light Path Diagnostics Panel 1-20
Light Path Diagnostics Panel Components 1-21
Rear Panel 1-24
Rear Panel Components 1-24
Power-supply LEDs 1-27
Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller Power Features 1-29
Turning on the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-30
Turning off the Cisco 8500 Series Wireless Controller 1-30
Grounding the Chassis 1-30
Preventing ESD Damage 1-30
Replacing a Failed Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive 1-31
Replacing a Hot-Swap AC Power Supply 1-32
Replacing a Hot-Swap -48 VDC Power Supply 1-33
Safety Information 1-37
Removing DC Power Supply from Controller 1-39
Connecting the Cables 1-40
Connecting and Using the CLI Console 1-40
Powering On the Controller 1-41
Connecting the AC Version of the 8500 [AIR-CT8510-K9] to a Power Source 1-41
Connecting the DC Version of the 8500 [AIR-CT85DC-K9] to a Power Source 1-41
Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test 1-41
Using the Startup Wizard 1-43
Logging into the Controller 1-47
Verifying Interface Settings and Port Operation 1-47
Connecting the Network (Distribution System) 1-49
Connecting the Controller’s Service Port (Optional) 1-49
Connecting Access Points 1-49
Controller Specifications 1-50
Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms 1-50
Safety Considerations and
Translated Safety Warnings A-1
Safety Considerations A-2
Warning Definition A-2
More Than One Power Supply A-5
Installation Instructions A-7
Ground Conductor Warning A-9