Feature, Description, Product Overview

This chapter describes the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet switches and contains these sections:

Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S)

	The ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) is a member of the Cisco ME 6500 series Ethernet
	switches. The Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) is a 1.5 RU horizontal chassis with
	24 SFP downlink ports and 8 SFP uplink ports. Table 1-1lists the features of the Cisco ME 6524
	Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) chassis. Table 1-2lists the specifications of the Cisco ME 6524
	Ethernet switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) chassis. Table 1-3lists the front panel LEDs and their meanings.
	Figure 1-1shows the front view of the chassis with the major features identified; Figure 1-2shows the
	rear view of the chassis with the major features identified.
Table 1-1	Cisco ME 6524 Ethernet Switch (ME-C6524GS-8S) Features

Feature		Description

Chassis		1.5 RU height, fixed configuration chassis

Modules		Fixed configuration chassis; modules cannot be installed in the chassis.

Fan Tray		• Supports one hot swappable fan tray (FAN-C6524). The fan tray
		contains seven fans for chassis cooling. The individual fans are not
		replaceable.
		• Fan tray FAN LED
		– Green—Fan tray is operating normally.
		– Red—One or more individual fans have failed.

Power Supplies		• Supports one or two power supplies. The following power supplies are
		supported:
		– PWR-400W-DC (400 W DC-input power supply)
		• Power supply LEDs—Refer to Table A-1 on page A-1for LED colors
		and their meanings.

Cisco ME 6500 Series Ethernet Switch Installation Guide

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