The following table describes the Cisco 8501 switch components, and the supported quantity.
Table 1: Cisco 8501 Switch Components
QuantityComponent
64Ports
8Fan Modules
2 (if AC)
1 (if DC)
Power Modules
1System Control Module
1Switch Main Board
System Control Module Overview
The System Control Module (85-RP-O) manages all switching operations on the Cisco 8500 Switches.
Figure 5: System Control Module
Management Ethernet (10/100/1000-Mbps) RJ-45 (Copper) LAN port1
Debug port (Unused)2
Note
The RJ45 port must always be covered with a cap.
Console RS232 RJ45 port3
Type-A USB2.0 port4
SSD Card
The switch has a removable Solid State Drive (SSD) card. We recommend to remove the SSD card before
shipping the hardware for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request. Removal of the SSD card
enforces customer data security while performing an RMA.
You can access the SSD card in the SCM. To remove the SSD card, do the following:
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8500 Switches
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Cisco 8500 Switch Overview
System Control Module Overview
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