Installation and Configuration Note for Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E

Product Numbers: WS-X45-SUP9-E, WS-X45-SUP9-E=(Spare), WS-X45-SUP9-E/2(Redundant Supervisor)

This document describes the features of the Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E and provides information about how to correctly install and remove or replace the module.

Table 1. WS-X45-SUP9-E Chassis Compatibility Information

Compatibility Information

Description

Chassis compatibility

Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E is supported on the Catalyst 4503-E, Catalyst 4506-E, and Catalyst 4507R+E, Catalyst 4510R+E switch chassis.

Minimum software requirements

Cisco IOS XE Release 3.10.0E and ROMMON IOS Version 15.1(1r)SG14.

For the latest software release requirements, refer to the Cisco IOS Release Notes for the Catalyst 4500-E Series Switches at this location:http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/catalyst-4500-series-switches/products-release-notes-list.html .

Chassis slot restrictions

  • Catalyst 4503-E—Slot 1 only

  • Catalyst 4506-E—Slot 1 only

  • Catalyst 4507R+E—Slot 3 and slot 4 (redundant supervisor engines supported)

  • Catalyst 4510R+E—Slot 5 and slot 6 (redundant supervisor engines supported)

Bandwidth per slot

48 Gbps per slot—on all supported chassis.

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Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E Features

The following figure shows the front view of the supervisor engine, with the major features identified. See the corresponding callout number column in the table for a description of the feature

Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E
Call Out

Feature

Description

1

Model Number

The supervior engine model number

2

RESET switch (recessed)

The RESET switch is used to reset and restart the switch.

Note 
The reset switch is recessed into the front panel. Use a paper clip or a small, pointed object to press the RESET switch.

3

UID switch and LED

A combination push button switch and LED indicator. The blue LED can be turned on either by pressing the UID switch on the front panel or through software. The main purpose of the beacon LED is to enable identification from a remote location during configuration or troubleshooting. The ability to turn on/off the LED by pressing a switch allows you to walk to the other side of a fully populated rack and identify the switch. Pressing the blue beacon LED switch toggles the beacon LED on and off.

4

USB Type A Host Port

This USB port is a host port for an external USB disk drive. It supports USB version 2.0.

Note 
Only a FAT32 formatted USB drive is supported.

5

USB mini Type B Console Port

This USB connector is used as a console port allowing attachment to PCs that are not equipped with an RS-232 interface.

For more information about console ports, see Console Ports

6

Console port (RJ-45 connector)

This is a 10/100/1000 port that provides an RS-232 serial or console port for system management.

For more information about console ports, see Console Ports

7

10/100/1000 Ethernet Management Port (RJ-45 connector)

The Ethernet management port is a Layer 3 host port to which you can connect a PC. By default, the Ethernet management port is enabled. You can use the Ethernet management port instead of the switch console port for network management. This port is not active while the switch is operating normally.

Note 
When connecting a PC to the Ethernet management port, you must assign an IP address.

The port has a LINK LED to indicate port status. See Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E LEDs

For more information about the management port, see Ethernet Management Port

8

SECURE DIGITAL slot

A standard Secure Data (SD) memory card interface is provided on the front panel

The port has an LED that indicates if a card is inserted. See Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E LEDs

9

1-Gigabit Ethernet (GE) or 10-GE uplink ports

The supervisor engine has four 1-GE or 10-GE ports. These ports require either small form-factor pluggable (SFP) or SFP+ transceivers.

Ports are numbered 1 to 4 and have individual uplink status LEDs.

The ports also have ACTIVE LEDs that indicate the active port set. See Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E LEDs

For more information about uplink ports, see Uplink Ports

10 and 11

40-GE uplink ports

The supervisor engine has two 40-GE ports. These ports use QSFP+ transceivers.

Ports are numbered 1 and 2 and have individual LEDs that indicate uplink status.

The ports also have individual ACTIVE LEDs that indicate the active port. See Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E LEDs

For more information about uplink ports, see Uplink Ports

For physical and environmental specifications of the Supervisor Engine 9-E, refer to data sheet at the following URL:https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-4500-series-switches/nb-09-cat-4500e-sup-engine-ds-cte-en.html

Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-E LEDs

The following figure shows the front view of the supervisor engine, with the LEDs identified. See the corresponding callout number column in the table for a description of the LED.

Figure 2. Cisco Catalyst 4500 E-Series Supervisor Engine 9-ELEDs

Call Out

LED

LED Position or Color

Meaning

1

STATUS

Indicates the status of the supervisor engine.

Green

All diagniostic tests have passed after correct image booting

Orange

System boot or a diagnostic test is in progress.

This is the redundant supervisor engine (in redundant configurations).

Red

A diagnostic test failed.

Off

The supervisor engine is disabled or is not powered up.

2

UID LED and switch combination

Blue

A combination push button switch and LED indicator. The blue LED can be turned on either by pressing the UID switch on the front panel or through software. The main purpose of the beacon LED is to enable identification from a remote location during configuration or troubleshooting. The ability to turn on/off the LED by pressing a switch allows you to walk to the other side of a fully populated rack and identify the switch. Pressing the blue beacon LED switch toggles the beacon LED on and off.

3

DC STATUS

The DC status LED indicates the current status of the wireless daughter card.

Green

Normal operation

Blinking Green

The daughter card is booting

Blinking Orange

The system is waiting for user input

Orange

A diagnostic test failed

Off

No power to the daughter card

4

LINK

Indicates the status of the 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet management port.

Green

The link is operational

Off

No signal is detected.

5

SD

Indicates the status of the secure digital port.

Green

SD card is inserted

Off

SD card has been removed, or the SD card is bad

6

ACTIVE SUP

The active supervisor engine LED indicates whether the supervisor engine is active or in standby mode in redundant supervisor engine configurations.

Green

Supervisor engine is active (in redundant supervisor engine configurations)

Off

Supervisor engine is in standby mode (in redundant supervisor engine configurations)

7

UTILIZATION

Green

When the switch is operational, the eight CPU utilization LEDs indicate the current traffic load over the backplane as an approximate percentage value. Each LED lit green indicates approximately 12.5 percent of load.

8

UPLINK ACTIVE

Indicates if uplink ports 1 to 4 are active

Green

1-2 ACTIVE indicates ports 1 and 2 are active

3-4 ACTIVE indicates ports 3 and 4 are active

Off

Ports are not active

9

UPLINK STATUS

Indicates the status of uplink ports 1 to 4.

Green

The link is operational

Orange

The link is disabled by user

Flashing Orange

The power-on self-test indicates a faulty port

Off

No signal is detected or there is a link configuration failure

10

UPLINKS ACTIVE

Indicates if the QSFP+ uplink ports 1 and 2 are active

Green

Port is active

Off

Port is not active

11

UPLINK STATUS

Indicates the status of the QSFP+ uplink ports 1 and 2.

Green

The link is operational

Orange

The link is disabled by user

Flashing Orange

The power-on self-test indicates a faulty port

Off

No signal is detected or there is a link configuration failure

Removing and Installing the Supervisor Module

All Catalyst 4500E Series Switches support hot swapping, which lets you install, remove, replace, and rearrange supervisor engines and switching modules without powering the system off. When the system detects that a switching module has been installed or removed, it runs diagnostic and discovery routines automatically, acknowledges the presence or absence of the module, and resumes system operation with no operator intervention.


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Required Tools

These tools are required to perform the installation or removal of :

  • Antistatic mat or foam pad to support the removed supervisor engine.

  • 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver for the .

  • Your own ESD-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist strap included with all upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares.

Removing the Supervisor Engine


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Caution

To prevent ESD damage, handle supervisor engines by the carrier edges only.


Before you begin

You will need a blank module filler plate if the module slot is to remain empty.

Procedure


Step 1

Take the necessary precautions, to prevent ESD damage. Wear a grounded ESD wrist strap while handling the modules, and keep them in ESD-protective bags when they are not installed in a chassis.

Step 2

Disconnect any network interface cables attached to the ports on the supervisor engine that you intend to remove.

Step 3

If the module is equipped with removable optical transceivers, immediately install dust plugs into the transceiver’s optical bores. This prevents possible dust contamination, which can affect port performance.

Step 4

Loosen the two captive installation screws on either end of the supervisor engine faceplate.

Step 5

Grasp the left and right ejector levers at either end of the supervisor engine faceplate and simultaneously pivot the levers outward to disengage the supervisor engine from the backplane connector.

Step 6

Grasp the front panel of the supervisor engine with one hand and place your other hand under the carrier to support and guide it out of the slot. Do not touch the printed circuit boards or connector pins.

Step 7

Carefully slide the supervisor engine straight out of the slot, keeping your other hand under the carrier to guide it.

Step 8

Place the supervisor engine on an antistatic mat or in an antistatic bag, or immediately install the supervisor engine in another chassis slot.

Step 9

In a chassis configured with redundant supervisor engines, if the chassis slot is to remain empty, you must install a blank slot cover.

Warning 

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What to do next

Install the blank slot cover or a replacement supervisor engine.

Installing the Supervisor Engine


Warning

Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. Statement 1034

Caution

To prevent ESD damage, handle supervisor module by the carrier edges only.

Before you begin

  • Verify chassis compatibility and slot restrictions.

    • Catalyst 4503-E—Slot 1 only

    • Catalyst 4506-E—Slot 1 only

    • Catalyst 4507R+E—Slot 3 and slot 4 (redundant supervisor engines supported)

    • Catalyst 4510R+E—Slot 5 and slot 6 (redundant supervisor engines supported)

  • Verify that both the supervisor engines (in a redundant configuration) are of the same type.

Procedure


Step 1

Take the necessary precautions, to prevent ESD damage. Wear a grounded ESD wrist strap while handling the modules, and keep them in ESD-protective bags when they are not installed in a chassis.

Step 2

Ensure that you have enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment that you will connect directly to the supervisor module ports.

Step 3

Remove the existing module

  • If a switching module filler plate is present, loosen the two captive installation screws that secure the switching-module filler plate and remove it. Save it for future use.
  • If you are removing an existing supervisor engine, see Removing the Supervisor Engine.
Note 

In a redundant configuration, if you are replacing both supervisors with a different model, remove both supervisor engines before installing either one of the new models.

Step 4

Remove the new supervisor module from the shipping packaging, being careful to handle the module using only the module’s metal tray or the front panel. Do not touch the printed circuit board or the connector pins.

Step 5

Pivot the two module ejector levers out and away from the faceplate

Figure 3. Installing the Supervisor Engine in the Chassis (Catalyst 4507R+E Shown)
Step 6

Grasp the switching module's front panel with one hand and place your other hand under the carrier to support the supervisor module.

Step 7

Position the new module in the slot. Make sure that you align the sides of the module carrier with the slot guides on each side of the chassis slot.

Step 8

Carefully slide the supervisor module into the slot. Pivot both ejector levers in simultaneously.

When installed correctly

  • The notches on both the ejector levers engage the chassis sides.

  • Both the ejector levers are parallel with the supervisor module faceplate to fully seat the module in the backplane connector.

    Note 

    Always use the ejector levers when installing or removing a supervisor module. A module that is partially seated in the backplane will not function correctly.

Step 9

Use a screwdriver to tighten the two captive installation screws on the supervisor module. Do not over tighten the captive installation screws.

Step 10

Check the status of the module:

  1. Verify that the supervisor module STATUS LED is lit.

  2. Periodically check the STATUS LED.

    If the STATUS LED changes from amber to green, it means that the supervisor module has completed the boot process successfully, and is now online.

    If the STATUS LED remains amber or turns red, it means that the supervisor module has not completed the boot process successfully, and may have encountered an error.

  3. When the switch is online, enter the show module command. Verify that the system acknowledges the new supervisor module and that the module status is OK.

  4. If the module is not operational, reseat it. If the module is still not operational, contact your Cisco customer service representative.


What to do next

Install blank slot cover in empty slots, if any, to maintain consistent airflow through the switch chassis.

Module Interfaces

The supervisor module has the following interfaces or ports: USB ports, console port, management port, and uplink ports.


Warning

To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Statement 1021


Console Ports

The supervisor engine front panel provides two types of console ports:

  • USB Console Port—This is the USB mini Type B Console Port.

  • 10/100/1000 or RJ45 Console Port—This console port allows you to access the switch either locally (through a console terminal) or remotely (through a modem). The console is an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial connection with hardware flow control and an RJ-45 connector.

Only one of the consoles is active at a time. When a USB host (PC) is plugged into the USB console port the hardware automatically switches over to use the USB console. Only a PC which has the necessary USB console device driver causes the USB console to become active. Plugging in a PC that does not have the USB console driver support does not cause a switchover. When the USB Cable is removed or the PC deactivates the USB connection, or a host is not detected on the USB console, the hardware automatically switches to the RJ45 console port.

The console port allows you to perform the following functions:

  • Configure the switch from the CLI

  • Monitor network statistics and errors

  • Configure SNMP agent parameters

Ethernet Management Port

The supervisor module provides a standard 10/100/1000 BASET Ethernet management port. When managing a switch, connect the PC to the Ethernet management port of a Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series switch supervisor engine.

The Ethernet management port can be used (in ROMMON mode only) to recover a switch software image that has been corrupted or destroyed due to a network catastrophe.

The specific implementation of Ethernet management port depends on the redundancy model you are applying.

The switch cannot route packets from the Ethernet management port to a network port, and from the network port to the Ethernet port. To obtain these, the Fa1 interface is automatically placed in a separate routing domain (or VRF domain), called mgmtVrf. (Observe the ip Vrf forwarding mgmtVrf line in the running configuration when you boot.)

Uplink Ports

The supervisor engine has four uplink ports that use small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers or SFP+ transceivers and two uplink ports that use Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (QSFP+) transceivers.

These ports can be used to provide additional port capacity for a fully configured switch or can reduce the need to use a chassis slot for a module. These ports use hot-swappable optical transceivers.

SFP and SFP+ Ports

Ports are numbered 1 to 4.

These ports can be configured with either SFP transceivers for 1-GE operations or SFP+ transceivers for 10-GE operations. 1 and 10-GE uplink ports operate in full-duplex mode only. Both transceivers use LC-type connectors (optical) or RJ-45 (copper). The SFP transceivers have LC connectors to interface with multimode fiber (MMF) cable and single-mode fiber (SMF) cable and RJ-45 connectors for the copper interfaces.

Each SFP module has an internal serial EEPROM that is encoded with security information. This encoding provides a way for Cisco to identify and validate that the SFP module meets the requirements for the device.

QSFP+ Ports

Ports are numbered 1 and 2.

These ports use QSFP+ transceivers for 40-GE operations. QSFP+ transceivers use LC, copper, or MPO-12 connectors.

The 40-GE QSFP+ transceiver module is a hot-swappable, parallel fiber-optical module with four independent optical transmit and receive channels. These channels terminate in a 40-GE QSFP+ transceiver.


Note

The QSFP+ ports do not support breakout cables.


Installing Transceiver Modules and Cables

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Supported Transceiver Media

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Transceiver Cabling and Installation

Each port must match the wave-length specifications on the other end of the cable, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length. For cabling specifications and installation information, refer to these documents on Cisco.com:

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