Page 2 - Safety Information; Statement 372—Wireless LAN Products
2 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Compliance and Safety Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a...
Page 3 - Statement 191—VCCI Class A Warning for Japan; Controller Overview
3 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Controller Overview Statement 191—VCCI Class A Warning for Japan Controller Overview The Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller, designed for 802.11n performance and maximum scalability, supports up to 1000 access points and 12000...
Page 4 - Port Connections; USB Type A Port
4 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Controller Overview Figure 2 Back Panel Port Connections The controller has both EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous (RJ-45) and USB 5-pin mini Type B, 2.0 compliant serial console ports. The default parameters for the console ports are 960...
Page 5 - USB Mini-B Console Port; Wireless
5 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Controller Overview Cisco IOS software provides standard file system access to the flash device: read, write, erase, and copy, as well as the ability to format the flash device with a FAT file system. USB Mini-B Console Port The ...
Page 6 - Part Number
6 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Controller Overview 1/10G SFP+ Ports The SFP and SFP+ modules provide copper or fiber-optic connections to other devices. These transceiver modules are field-replaceable, providing the physical interfaces when installed in an SFP...
Page 9 - Controller’s System LEDs; Mode LED
9 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Controller Overview RJ-45 Console Port The RJ-45 console port connection uses an RJ-45-to-DB-9 female cable. Console port LED meanings: • Off—The RJ-45 console is inactive (the USB console is active). • Green—The RJ-45 console is...
Page 10 - Unpacking and Installing the Controller
10 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Unpacking and Installing the Controller Follow these steps to unpack the Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller and prepare it for operation: Step 1 Open the shipping container and carefull...
Page 11 - Box Contents; Required Tools and Information
11 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Box Contents Note Verify that you have received these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. Required Tools and Informati...
Page 12 - Initial System Configuration Information; Choosing a Physical Location
12 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller – VT-100 terminal emulator on CLI console (PC, laptop, or palmtop) – Null modem serial cable to connect CLI console and controller • Local TFTP server (required for downloading operating s...
Page 13 - SFP Module
13 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Warning To prevent airflow restriction, allow clearance around the ventilation openings to be at least: 4 in (10.16 cm) Statement 1076 • Make sure you can reach the controller and all cabl...
Page 15 - Installing the Chassis
15 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Installing the Chassis The controller ships with rack mounting brackets and the desktop or shelf mounting rubber feet in a separate bag. An adjustable rack-mount kit is included for mounti...
Page 17 - Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets
17 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets To install the controller in a rack, use four Phillips flat-head screws to attach the long side of the brackets to the controller for the front- or rear-m...
Page 19 - Mounting the Controller in a Rack
19 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Mounting the Controller in a Rack After the brackets are attached to the controller, use the supplied Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack ( Figure 5 ). Use the black...
Page 20 - Grounding the Chassis
20 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Grounding the Chassis Follow the grounding procedures at your site and observe these warnings: Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equ...
Page 21 - Preventing ESD Damage; Connecting the Controller’s Console Port
21 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Unpacking and Installing the Controller Step 5 Install the ground lug: a. Remove the first hex nut from the bracket and place the ground lug over the screw threads. b. Place the hex nut back on the screw threads and tighten. Ste...
Page 22 - Using the Startup Wizard; yes
22 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Using the Startup Wizard Note You can use either the RJ-45 console port or the USB console port. Note The first time that you connect a Windows PC to the USB console port, you are prompted to install the USB console driver. Foll...
Page 24 - Logging into the Controller; config prompt; config; Verifying Interface Settings and Port Operation; show interface summary
24 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Using the Startup Wizard Step 13 When prompted to verify that the configuration is correct, enter one of the following: • 0—Go to the IOS command prompt without saving this config. • 1—Return back to the setup without saving thi...
Page 25 - show port summary; Connecting Access Points; Power Supply Installation
25 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Power Supply Installation Step 2 Enter show port summary . The following information appears, showing the status of the controller’s distribution system ports, which serve as the data path between the controller and Cisco lightw...
Page 26 - Power Supply Module Overview
26 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Power Supply Installation One power supply unit is installed in slot 1 at the factory. You can order a second power supply unit and install it in slot 2. The power supplies do not have an on/off switch and can only be powered do...
Page 27 - Installation Guidelines; AC Power Supply Module LEDs
27 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Power Supply Installation Figure 10 Power Supply Slot Cover Table 6 describes the power supply modules status LEDs. Installation Guidelines Observe these guidelines when removing or installing a power supply or fan module: • Do ...
Page 28 - Installing or Replacing an AC Power Supply
28 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Power Supply Installation Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning Do not reach into a vacant slot when installing or removing a module. Exposed circuitry...
Page 29 - Finding the Power Supply Module Serial Number
29 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Power Supply Installation Figure 12 AC-Power Supply with Power Cord Retainer Step 7 Connect the power cord to the power supply and to an AC power outlet. Turn on the power at the power source. Step 8 Confirm that the power suppl...
Page 30 - Installing a Fan Module; Fan Module Installation
30 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Installing a Fan Module Installing a Fan Module This section describes how to install a fan module. • Fan Module Installation, page 30 • Finding the Fan Module Serial Number, page 31 The controller has four fan modules. Fan modu...
Page 31 - Finding the Fan Module Serial Number
31 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Installing a Fan Module Caution You should replace the fan module within 5 minutes to avoid overheating the controller. Step 2 Install the fan module in the fan slot, and firmly push it into the slot, applying pressure to the en...
Page 32 - Specifications; Environmental Ranges; Physical Specifications; Environmental Ranges
32 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Specifications Figure 16 Fan Module Serial Number Specifications Table 7 through Table 9 list the specifications for the controller and its power supply and fan modules. SN: XXXNNNNXXXX 33 4 3 2 8 ,7 8 1-00761-01 Table 7 Environ...
Page 33 - Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms; Information Packet Number
33 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period. Your formal...
Page 34 - Go; Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
34 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request Note You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files. You can download the reader from Adobe’s website: http://www.adobe.com 3. To read translated and local...
Page 35 - Related Documentation
35 Cisco 5700 Series Wireless Controller Installation Guide OL-28544-01 Related Documentation Subscribe to the What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a ...