Chapter 3
Installing the Switch
Figure 3-3
What is Next
After installing the chassis in its location, complete the installation process by following these
procedures:
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Optional Installation Kits
There are no optional installation kits available for either the Catalyst 6503 or the Catalyst 6503-E
switch chassis.
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Installing a Catalyst 6503 or Catalyst 6503-E Switch Chassis in a Rack
WS-X6K -SUP2-2 GE
CONSOLE
PORT
MODE
CONSOLE
SUPERV ISOR2
OSM-4OC1 2 POS-SI
4 PORT OC-12 POS SM
IR
OSM-4OC1 2 POS-SI
4 PORT OC-12 POS SM
IR
Connecting the chassis to system ground. See
page
3-52.
Installing and connecting the Power Entry Modules (PEMs) and the power supplies to source power.
Go to Chapter 4 for information on how to install and cable the PEMs and the power supplies.
Connecting the network interface cables to the supervisor engine and modules. This may involve
installing transceivers before you attach the network interface cables. See
Cables" section on page
3-61.
Powering-up the chassis and verifying the installation. See
section on page
3-84.
Installing a Catalyst 6503 or Catalyst 6503-E Switch Chassis
Switch
Load
100%
PORT 1
PORT 2
PCMCIA
EJECT
1%
"Establishing the System Ground" section on
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Installation Guide
"Attaching the Interface
"Verifying Switch Chassis Installation"
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