Cisco 6800IA - Manual

C H A P T E R 1 Product Overview The Catalyst 6800IA switches are Ethernet switches to which you can connect devices such as Cisco IPPhones, Cisco Wireless Access Points, workstations, and other network devices such as servers, routers, andother switches. The switches support stacking through the Ci...

Front Panel This section describes the front panel components: • 48 downlink ports of one of these types: ◦ 10/100/1000 ◦ 10/100/1000 PoE+ • SFP+ ports • USB mini-Type B (console) port • Ethernet management port • RJ-45 console port • LEDs • Mode button The Catalyst 6800IA-48FPD switch is shown here...

PoE and PoE+ Ports The ports provide PoE+ support for devices compliant with IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, and ePoE and alsoprovide Cisco prestandard PoE support for Cisco IP Phones and Cisco Aironet Access Points. The maximum switch power output is 740 W. Intelligent power management allows flexible ...

If you use the USB mini-Type B console port, the Cisco Windows USB device driver must be installed onany PC connected to the console port (for operation with Microsoft Windows). Mac OS X or Linux do notrequire special drivers. The 4-pin mini-Type B connector resembles the 5-pin mini-Type B connector...

2 RPS = redundant power system3 IRPS = inline redundant power system4 only on switch models that support PoE. System LED Table 2: System LED System Status Color System is not powered on. Off System is operating normally. Green POST in progress. Blinking green System is receiving power but is not fun...

Meaning Port LED Color Port Mode 10/100/1000 ports SPEED Port is operating at 10 Mb/s. Off Port is operating at 100 Mb/s. Green Port is operating at 1000 Mb/s. Blinking green SFP+ module ports Port is not operating. Off Port is operating at 10 Gb/s. Blinking green Port is operating at 1 Gb/s. Green ...

This figure shows the LEDs on the first switch, which is stack member number 1. Figure 4: STACK LED Stack member 3 3 Stack member 1 1 Stack member 2 2 When you select the STACK LED, the respective STACK LEDs are green when the stack ports (on the switchrear panel) are up, and the respective Stack LE...

Description Color LED USB console port is active. When this LED is on, the RJ-45 console port LED is off. Green USB console port The port is not active, and the RJ-45 console port is active. Off Ethernet Management Port LED Table 9: Ethernet Management Port LED Description Color Active link to PC. G...

FlexStack-Plus Ports and LEDs The Catalyst 6800IA switches support stacking with the FlexStack-Plus ports on the switch rear panel and a0.5-meter FlexStack cable. Figure 7: FlexStack-Plus Ports LED for Stack port 2 2 LED for Stack port 1 1 Table 10: FlexStack-Plus Port LEDs Description Color Port is...

Attach only the following Cisco RPS model to the RPS receptacle: RPS2300. Statement 370 Warning Connect the switch and the redundant power system to different AC power sources. Use this cable for the RPS: CAB-RPS2300-E. Cisco RPS 2300 The Cisco RPS 2300 is a redundant power system that can support s...

C H A P T E R 2 Switch Installation • Safety Warnings, page 17 • Tools and Equipment, page 20 • Installation Guidelines, page 20 • Verifying Switch Operation, page 21 • Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional), page 22 • Installing the Switch, page 25 • Connecting the FlexStack Cables (Opti...

Voltages that present a shock hazard may exist on Power over Ethernet (PoE) circuits if interconnectionsare made using uninsulated exposed metal contacts, conductors, or terminals. Avoid using suchinterconnection methods, unless the exposed metal parts are located within a restricted access location...

• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C). If the switch is installed in a closed ormultirack assembly, the temperature around it might be greater than normal room temperature. • Humidity around the switch does not exceed 95 percent. • Altitude at the installation site is not greate...

Planning and Installing a Switch Stack (Optional) Stack Guidelines • Order the appropriate cable from your Cisco sales representative. The length of FlexStack cable dependson your configuration. These are the different sizes available: ◦ CAB-STK-E-0.5M= (0.5-meter cable) ◦ CAB-STK-E-1M= (1-meter cab...

Stack Cabling These figures show the switches stacked in a vertical rack or on a table. The connections are redundant.ACatalyst 6800IA-48FPD switch is shown in the examples, the Catalyst 6800IA-48FPDR switch can be stackedthe same way. Figure 8: Stacking Switches with the 0.5-meter FlexStack Cable F...

Stack Bandwidth and Partitioning Examples This figure shows a stack that provides full bandwidth with redundant connections. Figure 10: Stack with Full Bandwidth Connections This figure shows a stack with incomplete stack cabling connections. This stack provides only half bandwidthand does not have ...

This figure shows a stack with a bad link B. This stack partitions into two stacks, and switch 1 and switch 3are stack masters. Figure 13: Partitioned Stack with a Failover Condition Power-On Sequence for Switch Stacks Consider these guidelines before you power on the switches in a stack: • The sequ...

Attaching the Rack-Mount Brackets Procedure Use two Phillips flat-head screws (for Catalyst 6800IA-48FPD and 6800IA-48TD) or four Phillips flat-headscrews (for Catalyst 6800IA-48FPDR) to attach the long side of the bracket to each side of the switch. Figure 15: Attaching Brackets for 19-inch Racks (...

Mid-mounting position 3 Front-mounting position 1 Rear-mounting position 4 Number-8 Phillips flat-head screws (48-2927-01) 2 Mounting in a Rack Procedure Step 1 Use the four supplied Phillips machine screws to attach the brackets to the rack. Step 2 Use the black Phillips machine screw to attach the...

Wall-Mounting Read the wall-mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correcthardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damageto the system. Statement 378 Warning Attaching the Brackets for Wall-Mounting Pr...

Procedure If you are not using an RPS with your switch, use the two Phillips pan-head screws to attach the RPS connectorcover to the back of the switch. Figure 18: Attaching the RPS Connector Cover RPS connector 3 Phillips pan-head screws (48-0482-01) 1 RPS connector cover 2 Mounting on a Wall For t...

Installing the Switch on a Table or Shelf Procedure Step 1 To install the switch on a table or shelf, locate the adhesive strip with the rubber feet in the mounting-kitenvelope. Step 2 Attach the four rubber feet to the four circular etches on the bottom of the chassis. Step 3 Place the switch on th...

When you connect the FlexStack cable to the STACK 1 port, the tab should be above the connector.When you connect the FlexStack cable to the STACK 2 port, the tab should be below the connector. Note Step 3 Replace the dust covers when you remove the FlexStack cables from the connectors. Removing and ...

Installing the Power Cord Retainer (Optional) This section applies only to the Catalyst 6800IA-48FPD and 6800IA-48TD switches. Note The power cord retainer is optional (part number [PWR-CLP=]). You can order it when you order your switch,or you can order it later from your Cisco representative. Proc...

Step 5 (Optional) Use the small sleeve for thin power cords. Use the small sleeve to provide greater stability for thincords. Detach the sleeve, and slide it over the power cord. Figure 23: Sleeve Around the Power Cord AC power cord 2 Sleeve for thin power cords 1 Step 6 Secure the AC power cord by ...

For information about installing, removing, cabling, and troubleshooting SFP modules, see the moduledocumentation that shipped with your device. Installing an SFP or SFP+ Module Before You Begin When installing SFP or SFP+ modules, observe these guidelines: • Do not remove the dust plugs from the mo...

Step 3 If the module has a bale-clasp latch, move it to the open, unlocked position. Step 4 Align the module in front of the slot opening, and push until you feel the connector snap into place. Step 5 If the module has a bale-clasp latch, close it. Step 6 For fiber-optic SFP or SFP+ modules, remove ...

Connecting to SFP and SFP+ Modules Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP and SFP+ Modules Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 Warning Do not remove the rubber plugs from the SFP or SFP+ module port or the rubber caps from the fiber-opticcable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs and caps pr...

If the LED is off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might beproblem with the adapter installed in the target device. Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP When connecting to a 1000BASE-T device, be sure to use a four twisted-pair, Category 5 or higher cable. ...

Procedure Step 1 Connect one end of the cable to the switch PoE port. Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 connector on the other device. The port LED turns on whenboth devices have established link.The port LED is amber while STP discovers the topology and searches for loops. This ...

Straight-Through Cable Crossover Cable 5 Device Yes No Switch to computer or server Yes No Switch to router Yes No Switch to IP phone 5 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T traffic requires twisted four-pair, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 cable. 10BASE-T traffic can use Category 3 or Category 4 cable....

C H A P T E R 3 Power Supply Installation This chapter applies only to the Catalyst 6800IA-48FPDR switch. It contains these topics: • Power Supply Module Overview, page 45 • Installation Guidelines, page 47 • Installing or Replacing an AC Power Supply, page 48 • Finding the Serial Number, page 49 Po...

If a Cisco external power system is not connected to the switch, install the provided connector cover onthe back of the switch. Statement 386 Warning Installing or Replacing an AC Power Supply Procedure Step 1 Turn off the power at its source. Step 2 Remove the power cord from the power cord retaine...

Step 6 (Optional) Make a loop in the power cord and thread it through the power cord retainer. Figure 31: 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 powersource. Step 8 Confirm that the power supply A...

C H A P T E R 4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains these topics: • Diagnosing Problems, page 51 • Finding the Serial Number, page 55 Diagnosing Problems The LEDs on the front panel provide troubleshooting information about the switch. They show POST failures,port-connectivity problems, and overal...

10/100/1000 PoE+ Port Connections A powered device connected to a PoE port does not receive power: • Use the Mode button to show the PoE status for all ports. • Use the show interfaces privileged EXEC command to see if the port is in error-disabled, disabled, or shutdown. Reenable the port if necess...

Ping End Device Ping from the directly connected switch first, and then work your way back port by port, interface by interface,trunk by trunk, until you find the source of the connectivity issue. Make sure that each switch can identifythe end device MAC address in its Content-Addressable Memory (CA...

Cabling Distance If the port statistics show excessive FCS, late-collision, or alignment errors, verify that the cable distancefrom the switch to the connected device meets the recommended guidelines. Finding the Serial Number If you contact Cisco Technical Assistance, you need to know the switch se...

A P P E N D I X A Technical Specifications This appendix contains these topics: • Environmental Specifications, page 57 • Specifications for the Catalyst 6800IA Switches, page 58 Environmental Specifications This table describes the environmental specifications. Table 16: Environmental Specification...

10-95% (non-condensing) Relative humidity Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) Altitude PWR-C2-1025WAC: 3.4 lb (1.6 kg) Weight PWR-C2-1025WAC: 1.58 x 11.72 x 3.75 in. (3.5 x 29.8 x 9.53 cm) Dimensions shown exclude the extraction handle, which measures1.55 in. (3.9 cm). Note Dimensions Specifications for the C...

A P P E N D I X B Connector and Cable Specifications This appendix contains these topics: • Connector Specifications, page 61 • Cables and Adapters, page 62 Connector Specifications 10/100/1000 Ports (Including PoE) All 10/100/1000 ports use standard RJ-45 connectors and Ethernet pinouts. Figure 35:...

SFP Module Connectors Figure 36: Duplex LC Cable Connector Figure 37: Simplex LC Cable Connector Figure 38: Copper SFP Module RJ-45 Connector Cables and Adapters SFP Module Cables For cabling specifications, refer to the Cisco SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Module Installation Notes . Catalyst 6800IA Swit...

Cable Pinouts Figure 39: Four Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic Figure 40: Four Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic Figure 41: Two Twisted-Pair Straight-Through Cable Schematic Figure 42: Two Twisted-Pair Crossover Cable Schematic Catalyst 6800IA Switch Hardware Installation Guide 64 ...

Figure 43: Identifying a Crossover Cable Console Port Adapter Pinouts The RS-232 console port uses an 8-pin RJ-45 connector. Use an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable to connect theswitch console port to a console PC. You need to provide a RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter to connectthe switch console port...