Chapter 3
Installing the Switch
Installing the Power Supplies in the Switch Chassis
The chassis secondary power supplies (AC or DC) are shipped separately from the switch chassis.
Remove the power supply from its shipping packaging, and then install and connect it to the site power
by referring to the
"Removing and Installing the DC-Input Power Supplies" section on page
correct power supply (AC-input or DC-input and the correct wattage) for your configuration.
AC-input and DC-input power supplies can be mixed in a chassis.
Note
Attaching the Interface Cables
This section provides general information on attaching interface cables to the supervisor engines and to
the modules.
Refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Guide for additional module information.
Note
Connecting the Supervisor Engine Console Port
This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine console port from a terminal or modem.
The console port on the supervisor engine allows you to perform the following functions:
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The console port, located on the front panel of the supervisor engine, is shown in
Figure 3-34
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"Removing and Installing the AC-Input Power Supplies" section on page 4-2
Configure the switch from the CLI.
Monitor network statistics and errors.
Configure SNMP agent parameters.
Download software updates to the switch, or distribute software images residing in flash memory to
attached devices.
Supervisor Engine Console Port Connector
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Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
Installing the Power Supplies in the Switch Chassis
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