Page 3 - iii; C O N T E N T S; Preface; Product Overview
iii Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 C O N T E N T S Preface vii Audience vii Purpose vii Organization vii Conventions viii Related Publications ix Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines x C H A P T E R 1 Product Overview 1-1 Se...
Page 4 - iv; Switch Installation
Contents iv Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Power Supply Features 1-13 Cisco ME AC Switch Power Supply 1-14 Cisco ME DC Switch Power Supply 1-14 Management Options 1-14 Network Configurations 1-14 C H A P T E R 2 Switch Installation 2-1 Preparing for Insta...
Page 5 - Troubleshooting; Connector and Cable Specifications; Technical Specifications; Connecting to DC Power
Contents v Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 C H A P T E R 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Diagnosing Problems 3-1 Check Switch POST Results 3-1 Check Switch LEDs 3-2 Check Switch Connections 3-2 Bad or Damaged Cable 3-2 Ethernet and Fiber Cables 3-2 Link Status 3-2 S...
Page 6 - Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program
Contents vi Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Preparing the Ground Wire C-2 Connecting the Grounding Wire to Earth Ground C-5 Wiring the DC-Input Power Source C-6 Cisco ME 3400-24TS Switches C-7 Cisco ME 3400G-12CS Switches C-7 All Cisco ME 3400 Switches C-7...
Page 7 - vii; Audience; Purpose
vii Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Preface Audience This guide is for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing the Cisco Metro Ethernet (ME) 3400 Series Ethernet Access switch, also known as the switch. We assume that you are famil...
Page 8 - viii; Conventions
viii Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Preface Conventions Appendix A, “Connector and Cable Specifications,” describes the connectors, cables, and adapters that can be used to connect to the switch. Appendix B, “Technical Specifications,” lists the physical ...
Page 9 - ix; Related Publications
ix Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Preface Related Publications Related Publications You can order printed copies of documents with a DOC-xxxxxx= number. For more information, see the “Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines” se...
Page 11 - Setting up the Switch; Switch Models
C H A P T E R 1-1 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 1 Product Overview The Cisco Metro Ethernet (ME) 3400 Ethernet Access switch—referred to as the switch —is an Ethernet access switch to which you can connect other network devices, such as routers, other sw...
Page 12 - Front Panel Description; Switch Model
1-2 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description Table 1-1 describes the switch models. Front Panel Description The switch front panel includes the 10/100 ports or dual-purpose ports (that you can configure as either 1...
Page 13 - Cisco ME 3400-24TS AC and DC Switches Front Panel
1-3 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description Cisco ME 3400-24TS AC and DC Switches Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the Cisco ME 3400G-24TS AC switch front panel. Figure 1-2 shows the Cisco ME 3400G-24TS DC switch fron...
Page 14 - Cisco ME 3400-24FS Switch AC Switch Front Panel; Cisco ME 3400G-12CS AC and DC Switches Front Panel
1-4 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description Cisco ME 3400-24FS Switch AC Switch Front Panel The Cisco ME 3400-24FS AC switch has 24 100BASE-FX SFP module ports and 2 Gigabit Ethernet SFP module ports, as shown in ...
Page 15 - Cisco ME 3400G-2CS Switch Front Panel
1-5 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description Figure 1-5 Cisco ME 3400G-12CS-DC Ethernet Access Switch Front Panel Cisco ME 3400G-2CS Switch Front Panel The Cisco ME 3400G-2CS switch has two dual-purpose ports, numb...
Page 17 - SFP Module Ports; SFP Modules
1-7 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description SFP Module Ports The Cisco ME switch supports Gigabit Ethernet and 100 megabit Ethernet, field-replaceable SFP transceiver modules to establish fiber-optic and copper co...
Page 18 - LEDs; System LED
1-8 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description Use only Cisco SFP modules on your switch. Each SFP module has an internal serial electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) that is encoded with secur...
Page 20 - Port LEDs; Color; LED Color
1-10 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description The System LED shows whether the system is receiving power and is functioning properly. Table 1-2 lists the LED colors and their meanings. Power Supply LEDs (Only Cisco...
Page 21 - Dual-Purpose Port LEDs; Console Port
1-11 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Front Panel Description Dual-Purpose Port LEDs The LEDs on the Cisco ME 3400G-12CS switch dual-purpose ports, as shown in Figure 1-12 , show which is connected: either an RJ-45 connector or an...
Page 22 - Rear Panel Description
1-12 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Rear Panel Description Rear Panel Description The Cisco ME switches rear panels are described in these sections: • Cisco ME 3400-24TS Switch Rear Panel, page 1-12 • Cisco ME 3400-24FS Switch R...
Page 23 - Power Supply Features
1-13 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Power Supply Features Cisco ME 3400G-12S Switch Rear Panel The rear panel on the Cisco ME 3400G-12CS switch has a cable lock, two exhaust fans, and a ground connector. (See Figure 1-15 .) The ...
Page 24 - Cisco ME AC Switch Power Supply; Management Options; Network Configurations
1-14 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 1 Product Overview Management Options Cisco ME AC Switch Power Supply The Cisco ME AC switch is powered through an internal power supply. The AC power supply is an autoranging unit that supports input voltages b...
Page 25 - Preparing for Installation; Warnings
C H A P T E R 2-1 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 2 Switch Installation This chapter describes how to start your Cisco Metro Ethernet (ME) switch and how to interpret the power-on self-test (POST) that ensures proper operation. It also describes how to ins...
Page 28 - Installation Guidelines
2-4 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Preparing for Installation Note The grounding architecture of this product is DC-isolated (DC-I). You can use the grounding lug to attach a wrist strap for ESD protection during servicing. C...
Page 29 - Verifying Switch Operation; Powering Off the Switch; Installing the Switch
2-5 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Verifying Switch Operation • Before you connect the switch to a power source, note these power consumption specifications: – Cisco ME 3400G-12CS-AC switch: 65 W (typical), 80 W (maximum), 22...
Page 30 - Removing Screws from the Switch
2-6 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing the Switch Rack-Mounting To install the switch in a 19-inch, 23-inch, 24-inch rack, or a European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) rack (24-inch racks and ETSI racks ...
Page 31 - Attaching Brackets to the Switch
2-7 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing the Switch Attaching Brackets to the Switch The bracket orientation and the brackets that you use depend on whether you are attaching the brackets for a 19-inch, 23-inch, 24-inch,...
Page 34 - Attaching Brackets for 23-Inch Racks
2-10 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing the Switch Attaching Brackets for 23-Inch Racks Figure 2-5 shows how to attach brackets for 23-inch racks on all except the Cisco ME 3400G-2CS switch: Figure 2-5 Attaching Bracke...
Page 37 - Mounting the Switch in a Rack
2-13 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing the Switch Mounting the Switch in a Rack After the brackets are attached to the switch, use the four supplied number-12 Phillips machine screws to securely attach the brackets to...
Page 38 - Attaching the Brackets to the Switch for Wall-Mounting
2-14 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing the Switch After the switch is mounted in the rack, you need to do these tasks to complete the installation: • Power on the switch. See the “Verifying Switch Operation” section o...
Page 40 - Installing and Removing SFP Modules
2-16 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing and Removing SFP Modules Table- or Shelf-Mounting Follow these steps to install the switch on a table or shelf: Step 1 Place the switch on the table or shelf near an AC power sou...
Page 41 - Installing SFP Modules
2-17 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing and Removing SFP Modules Installing SFP Modules Figure 2-12 shows an SFP module that has a bale-clasp latch. Caution We strongly recommend that you do not install or remove fiber...
Page 42 - Removing SFP Modules
2-18 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Installing and Removing SFP Modules Step 5 For fiber-optic SFP modules, remove the dust plugs from the optical ports, and store them for later use. Caution Do not remove the dust plugs from...
Page 43 - Inserting and Removing the SFP Module Patch Cable
2-19 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Inserting and Removing the SFP Module Patch Cable Step 5 For fiber-optic SFP modules, insert a dust plug into the optical ports of the SFP module to keep the optical interfaces clean. Step ...
Page 44 - mdix auto
2-20 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports Connecting to the 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ports The switch 10/100 and 10/100/1000 ports configure themselves to operate at the speed of attache...
Page 45 - Connecting to SFP Modules; Connecting to Fiber-Optic SFP Modules
2-21 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Connecting to SFP Modules Step 3 Reconfigure and reboot the connected device, if necessary. Step 4 Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to connect each device. Connecting to SFP Modules This section de...
Page 46 - Connecting to 1000BASE-T SFP Modules
2-22 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Connecting to SFP Modules Step 4 Observe the port status LED. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. The LED turns amber while the STP discovers...
Page 47 - Connecting to Dual-Purpose Ports; media typ
2-23 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Connecting to Dual-Purpose Ports Step 3 Observe the port status LED. The LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. The LED turns amber while the STP di...
Page 48 - Where to Go Next
2-24 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 2 Switch Installation Where to Go Next Where to Go Next If the default configuration is satisfactory, the switch does not need further configuration. You can use any of these management options to change the def...
Page 49 - Diagnosing Problems; Check Switch POST Results
C H A P T E R 3-1 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes these topics for troubleshooting problems: • Diagnosing Problems, page 3-1 • How to Clear the Switch IP Address and Configuration, page 3-4 • Locating the Switch Ser...
Page 50 - Check Switch LEDs; Check Switch Connections; Bad or Damaged Cable; Ethernet and Fiber Cables; Link Status
3-2 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems Check Switch LEDs You must have physical access to the switch to do this. Look at the port LEDs for troubleshooting information about the switch. See the “LEDs” section on pa...
Page 51 - SFP Module Port Issues; Port and Interface Settings; show interfaces; Ping the End Device
3-3 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Diagnosing Problems • Verify that you are using the correct cable type. See Appendix A, “Connector and Cable Specifications,” for more information. • Check for loose connections. Sometimes a cab...
Page 52 - Check Switch Performance; Autonegotiation and NIC Cards; How to Clear the Switch IP Address and Configuration
3-4 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting How to Clear the Switch IP Address and Configuration Check Switch Performance Review this section when you troubleshoot switch performance problems. Speed, Duplex, and Autonegotiation If the por...
Page 53 - Locating the Switch Serial Number
3-5 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Locating the Switch Serial Number Caution This procedure clears the IP address and all configuration information stored on the switch. Do not follow this procedure unless you want to completely ...
Page 55 - Connector Specifications
A-1 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 A P P E N D I X A Connector and Cable Specifications This appendix describes the Cisco ME switch ports and the cables and adapters that you use to connect the switch to other devices and includes these topics: • Connecto...
Page 58 - Cable and Adapter Specifications; SFP Module Cable Specifications; SFP Module
A-4 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications These sections describe the cables and adapters used with Cisco ME switches: • SFP Module Cable Specificatio...
Page 59 - Two Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts
A-5 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Note When using shorter distances of single-mode fiber-optic cable, you might need to insert an inline optical attenuator in the link to avoi...
Page 60 - Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports; Crossover Cable and Adapter Pinouts; Identifying a Crossover Cable
A-6 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Four Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts for 1000BASE-T Ports Figure A-6 and Figure A-7 show the schematics of four twisted-pair cables for 1000BASE-T...
Page 61 - Adapter Pinouts
A-7 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix A Connector and Cable Specifications Cable and Adapter Specifications Figure A-8 Identifying a Crossover Cable Adapter Pinouts Table A-2 lists the pinouts for the console port, the RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter cable, a...
Page 63 - Environmental Ranges
B-1 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 A P P E N D I X B Technical Specifications This appendix lists the switch technical specifications: • Table B-1 , Technical Specifications for the Cisco ME 3400-24TS AC and DC Ethernet Access Switch • Table B-2 , Technic...
Page 65 - Physical Dimensions
B-3 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical Dimensions Weight Cisco ME 3400G-12CS-AC switches:9.3 lb (4.2 kg) Cisco ME 3400G-12CS-DC switches:9 lb (4.1 kg) Dimensions (H x D x W) 1.75 x 11 x 17.5 in. (4.45 x 27.9 x 44.5...
Page 68 - Grounding the Switch; Preparing the Ground Wire
C-2 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix C Connecting to DC Power Grounding the Switch • 6-gauge copper ground wire (insulated or noninsulated) • Four leads of copper wire • The DC terminal block ( Figure C-13 ) • 12-28 AWG copper wire • Wire-stripping...
Page 71 - Connecting the Grounding Wire to Earth Ground
C-5 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix C Connecting to DC Power Grounding the Switch Connecting the Grounding Wire to Earth Ground Next you must connect the other end of the grounding wire to an appropriate grounding point at your site or to the telc...
Page 72 - Wiring the DC-Input Power Source
C-6 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix C Connecting to DC Power Wiring the DC-Input Power Source Complete these steps: Step 1 Remove all paint or oxidation from the rack at the point of the grounding connection. Step 2 Use a 3/16-inch flat-head screw...
Page 73 - Switches
C-7 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix C Connecting to DC Power Wiring the DC-Input Power Source If you want to receive an alert if an external power supply fails, do not connect feeds to one terminal block and from there connect feeds to the second ...
Page 79 - Accessing the CLI Through the Console Port; Starting the Terminal-Emulation Software
D-1 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 A P P E N D I X D Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program This appendix provides a command-line interface (CLI)-based setup procedure for a standalone switch. Before connecting the switch to a power sourc...
Page 80 - Entering the Initial Configuration Information; IP Settings; Yes; Return
D-2 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix D Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information To power on the switch, connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power connector on the switch, and ...
Page 82 - dual
D-4 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 Appendix D Configuring the Switch with the CLI-Based Setup Program Entering the Initial Configuration Information ! interface FastEthernet1/0/2 interface FastEthernet1/0/3 ! ...<output abbreviated> end Step 10 Thes...
Page 83 - I N D E X; Numerics
IN-1 Cisco ME 3400 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide OL-7677-04 I N D E X Numerics 10/100/1000 ports 1-4 to 1-6, 1-11, B-3 10/100 ports cable lengths 2-4 connecting to 2-20 connectors and cables B-1 to B-2 described 1-6 illustrated 1-2 1000BASE-BX SFP module 1-7 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP m...