Cisco Catalyst 4500e Series User Manual

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Catalyst 4500 E-Series Switches Installation Guide
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Installing the Switch in a Rack
Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be
accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Statement 1030
Warning To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed
to support the weight of the unit. Statement 1032
This chapter describes how to install Catalyst 4500 E-series switches in a rack. For first-time
installations, perform the procedures in the following sections in the order listed:
• Checking the Shipping Container Contents, page 3-1
• Rack-Mounting the Switch, page 3-2
Note Before starting the installation procedures in this chapter, complete the site-planning checklist in
Table 2-2 of Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation.”
Note For information on installing the supervisor engine and switching modules and verifying switch
operation, refer to the Catalyst 4500 Series Module Installation Guide. For information on configuring
the switching modules, refer to the software configuration guide for your switch and software release.
Checking the Shipping Container Contents
Note Do not discard the shipping cartons and poly bag when you unpack the switch. Flatten and store them.
You will need the containers if you need to move or ship the switch in the future. Repacking instructions
are provided in Appendix B, “Repacking a Switch.”

Cisco Catalyst 4500e Series Specifications

General

Series	Catalyst 4500E Series
Stackable	No
Chassis Options	3-slot, 6-slot, 7-slot, 10-slot
Power Supply Options	AC, DC
Redundancy	Power supply redundancy, supervisor engine redundancy (1+1)
Layer Support	Layer 2
Virtualization	Yes (Virtual Switching System - VSS)
Form Factor	Modular
Ports	Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet options depending on the line cards
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Features	Flexible NetFlow, TrustSec
Maximum Port Density	Up to 384 ports per chassis
Operating System	Cisco IOS XE
Management	CLI, SNMP, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco DNA Center
Security Features	802.1X
VLAN Support	Up to 4096 VLANs
QoS Support	Yes
Supervisor Engine Options	Sup8-E