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Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router First Published: 2023-12-08 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
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Network Interfaces Interface Naming USB Console Online Insertion and Removal Supported Transceiver Modules C H A P T E R 3 Prepare for Installation General Precautions Site Planning Checklist Environmental Requirements Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Install and Remove SFP Modules Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module Install a Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module Remove a Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module Connect Interface Ports Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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SFP and SFP+ Port LEDs Management Port LEDs System Specifications RJ45 Connectors Transceiver and Cable Specifications Console Port Pinouts USB Port Console Pinouts USB Port Memory Pinouts Management Ethernet Port Pinouts Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Contents Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/AC adapters. Warning Statement 1003 DC Power Disconnection To reduce risk of electric shock or personal injury, disconnect DC power before removing or replacing components or performing upgrades. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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To reduce the risk of bodily injury, mount the chassis on a rack that is permanently affixed to the building. Warning Statement 9001 Product Disposal Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• When working under conditions that may be hazardous to your eyes, wear safety glasses. Safety Precautions for Module Installation and Removal Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when you work on the chassis. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
There are no serviceable parts inside. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not open. Safety with Electricity Warning Statement 1003 DC Power Disconnection To reduce risk of electric shock or personal injury, disconnect DC power before removing or replacing components or performing upgrades. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Statement 2004 Grounded Equipment This equipment is intended to be grounded to comply with emission and immunity requirements. Ensure that the switch functional ground lug is connected to earth ground during normal use. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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• When installing or modifying telephone lines, use caution. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is designed to handle such locations. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Check the power at your site to ensure that you are receiving clean power (free of spikes and noise). If necessary, install a power conditioner. Power Connection Guidelines This section provides guidelines for connecting the device power supplies to the site power source. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the device, which can have substantial current-draw fluctuations due to bursty data traffic patterns. Determining power requirements is useful for planning the power distribution system to support the device. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• Never attempt to remove the printed circuit board from the metal carrier. For the safety of your equipment, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic wrist strap. Maintain the value between 1 and 10 Mohm. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Safety Warnings Preventing ESD Damage Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
This unit is intended for indoor and outdoor applications. While installing in outdoor environment, we recommend you to have an IP66 sealed cabinet with heat exchanger complying with Telcordia GR487. For more information about the router features and benefits, see the Cisco 8010 Series Router Data Sheet. •...
Temperature and Physical Specification Temperature and Physical Specification For temperature and physical specifications, see the Cisco 8010 Series Router Data Sheet. Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router Features Figure 1: Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router Components on Front View...
• OneGigE— 0/0/0/0 to 0/0/0/1 USB Console A single USB 2.0 Type-A receptacle on the front panel of the router provides console access to uboot, Cisco software and diagnostics. While it uses the Type-A connector, it operates as a USB peripheral only for connection to an external host computer.
Supported Transceiver Modules For more information on the supported transceiver modules, see Transceiver Module Group (TMG) Compatibility Matrix. In the Begin your Search search box, enter the keyword 8011 and click Enter. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Always follow your local and national wiring rules. • If you turn off your system, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again to avoid damage to the system components. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• 32 to 131°F (0 to 55°C) • 5% to 85% RH For more information on Environmental properties and Regulatory standards, see the Cisco 8010 Series Router Data Sheet. Airflow Guidelines Cool air is circulated through the router by fans that are located along the rear side of the router. The internal fans maintain acceptable operating temperatures for the internal components by drawing in cool air through the vents, and circulating the air through the router.
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Consider how the air flows through the router; the airflow direction is front to back, with ambient air drawn in from the vents located on the front panel of the router. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
The DC PSU requires external surge protection devices for installations where electrical surges higher than 2KV common mode and 1KV differential mode are expected. Failure to do so can result in permanent damage to the product. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
When wires are run for any significant distance, there is a risk that stray signals will be induced on the wires as interference. If interference signals are strong, they may cause data errors or damage to the equipment. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• Console terminal (an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software) that is configured for 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, no flow control, and 1stop bit Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
ESD wrist straps are the primary means of controlling static charge on personnel. Note: These images are for only representation purposes. The chassis' actual appearance and size would vary. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Equipment intended for installation in outside plant (OSP) areas must have sealed cabinets with heat exchanger that meet the NEMA -4 or IP66 protection and low average yearly levels of concentration of contaminants inside the cabinet. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Unpack the Cisco 8011 Router Ensure that there is sufficient room around the chassis pallet for unpacking. 1. Remove the accessory tray and the packing material. 2. Carefully set the packing material aside. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Be sure to save the packaging in case you need to return any of the components products. Note These images are for only representation purposes. The chassis' actual appearance and size would vary. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Prepare for Installation Unpack the Cisco 8011 Router Figure 7: Unpacking the Device Regular Slotted Container (shipping box) 2, 6 Foam end caps Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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RCKMT-23-V1 RCKMT-ETSI-V1 53-101650-01 CBL-BRKT-V1 Caution If the product is not in use, store the device in the initial packaged condition or in an ESD PE sealed bag with silica gel. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
The installation instructions of the Cisco 8010 Series Routers are similar, and any differences between the router variants are specifically called out. The illustrations are for reference purpose only, the actual router may vary based on your variant of Cisco 8010 Series Routers.
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18.31 inches (46.5 19 inches (48.2 centimeters) centimeters) centimeters) centimeters) 2 Post 4 Post 23 inches (58.4 21.75 inches (55.24 22.31 inches (56.6 23 inches (58.4 centimeters) centimeters) centimeters) centimeters) 2 Post Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Install the Device Rack Mounting the Router Figure 9: Four Post Rack Type Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Repeat Steps 1b and 1c with the other rack-mount bracket on the other side of the router. e. Use four No. 12-24 screws and mount the router to the rack. Figure 11: Installing 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front Mount Bracket Screw Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Figure 12: Installing Cable Management and 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front Cable Management Cable Management Screw Mount Bracket Screw Figure 13: Installing 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle Cable Management Bracket Mount Bracket Screw Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Figure 14: Installing Cable Management and 19 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle Cable Management Cable Management Screw Mount Bracket Screw Figure 15: Installing 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front Mount Bracket Screw Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Figure 16: Installing Cable Management and 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front Cable Management Cable Management Screw Mount Bracket Screw Figure 17: Installing 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle Cable Management Bracket Mount Bracket Screw Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Figure 18: Installing Cable Management and 23 inch Rack-Mount Brackets in the Middle Cable Management Cable Management Screw Mount Bracket Screw Figure 19: Installing ETSI Rack-Mount Brackets in the Front Mount Bracket Screw Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Install Wall Brackets 1. Remove the wall mounting brackets from the accessory kit and position them beside the device. Note You can install the brackets as shown in the figure. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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You can install the brackets as shown in the figure. 2. Secure the bracket to the device with the recommended maximum torque of 13.3 inch-pounds (1.5 newton meters) using M4 flat head screws. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
6 AWG ground cable. To ground the device: 1. Verify that the ground cable is connected to the top of the rack and according to local site practice. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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(SCR,M,PAN,PH,SEX,10-32x0.365"L,CSwZN,NICKEL ALLOY) Warning Use only Cisco supplied screws for mounting the grounding lugs. If procured from local market or from outside other source, ensure that the grounding lug screw length should not exceed 0.365 inches (9.27 mm). Using excessive length screw for mounting the grounding lug may cause short-circuit as it may come in contact with parts inside the router.
Figure 23: Attach the AC Power Cables Note These images are for representation purpose only. Certain Cisco 8010 Series Routers may not include a tie for the power supply cord. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• We recommend you to use a circuit breaker or a fast acting fuse with a maximum DC rating, based on the router variants for over current protection. Figure 24: DC Connector with In built Screw 0.97 in. (2.4 cm) 0.27 in. (0.68 cm) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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If you are connecting a redundant DC power supply, ensure that each power supply is connected to a separate power source in order to prevent power loss in the event of a power failure. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
You also can use the console to perform the following functions (each of which can be performed through the management interface after you make that connection): • Configure the router using the command-line interface (CLI). Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
The management Ethernet port provides out-of-band management, which enables you to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to manage the router by its IP address. This port uses a 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection with an RJ45 interface. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack. Warning Statement 1008 Class 1 Laser Product This product is a Class 1 laser product. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Protect the line card by inserting a clean SFP/SFP+ module cage cover (shown in the following figure) into the optical module cage when there is no SFP or SFP+ module installed. The SFP/SFP+ module cage cover is not a standard part of the accessories kit. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
SFP or SFP+ module. Bale Clasp SFP or SFP+ Module The bale clasp SFP or SFP+ module has a clasp that you use to remove or install the module. (See the figure below.) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
3. Line up the SFP module with the port and slide it into the port. (See the figure below.) Figure 29: Installing a Bale Clasp SFP Module into a Port Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
4. Grasp the SFP module between your thumb and index finger and carefully remove it from the port, as shown in the figure below. Note This action must be performed during your first instance. After all ports are populated, this may not be possible. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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6. Protect your line card by inserting a clean SFP module cage covers into the optical module cage when there is no SFP module installed. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• Inspect routinely for dust and damage. Clean and then inspect fiber ends under a microscope to determine whether any damage has occurred. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Install the Device Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Step 2 When the system is booted up for the first time, a new username and a password is to be created. The following prompt appears: Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
When you enter the same password, the software accepts the password. Verify Device Installation After installing the Cisco router, you use the show commands to verify the installation and configuration. If any issue is detected, take corrective action before continuing with further configurations.
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Displays the power usage information for the entire router. Example: #show environment power 5. show environment voltage Displays the voltage for the entire router. Example: #show environment voltage 6. show environment current Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Displays current for different voltage rails of the router. Example: #show environment current 7. show environment fan Displays the speed of all the fans including the fan in PSU. Example: #show environment fan Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• Power Module Generic Fault • Power Module Error • Power Group Redundancy Lost • Remove the DC Power Supply Module, on page 58 • Install the DC Power Supply Module, on page 58 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Grasp the power supply handle with one hand. Place your other hand underneath the power supply. Slide the power supply into the power supply bay. Make sure that the power supply is fully seated in the bay. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Disconnect the power cord from the power source. Do not touch any metal on the power cord when it is still connected to the power supply. Step 2 Loosen the tie and remove the power cord from the tie-and holder. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Slide the AC power supply cord inside the tie of the tie-and-holder and tighten the tie around the power supply cord. Step 5 Plug the power supply cord into the AC power supply. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
• System Specifications, on page 64 LEDs The Cisco 8011 Router LEDs are similar for most of the variants, and any differences between the routers are specifically called out. Router LEDs All the data port LEDs in the Cisco router are at the front panel.
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Time core is synchronized to an external source including IEEE1588. Flashing Green System is in Synchronous Ethernet mode. Amber Acquiring state or Holdover: Time core is in acquiring state or holdover mode. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Fan Assembly LEDs Fan Assembly LEDs Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L router has 4 fixed fans at the back panel. There is an LED on the front panel of the router that reflect the different status of the fans. Table 8: Fan Assembly LEDs...
Right LED Green Link is up in half duplex System Specifications For more information on the weight, power consumption, environmental specifications, and other details, see Cisco 8010 Series Router Data Sheet. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
OSP wiring system. The following figure shows the RJ45 connector. Figure 34: RJ45 Connector Transmit data (bidirectional) NC (Not Connected) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Aux Consoles receive input, RS232 USB Port Console Pinouts This table summarizes the USB port console pinouts: Table 14: USB Port Console Pinouts Signal Name Description +5 VDC D– Data– Data+ Ground Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
Data+ Ground Management Ethernet Port Pinouts This table summarizes the management ethernet port pinouts: Table 16: Management Ethernet Port Pinouts Signal Name TRP0+ TRP0– TRP1+ TRP2+ TRP2– TRP1– TRP3+ TRP3– Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...
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Appendix Management Ethernet Port Pinouts Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco 8011-2X2XP4L PLE Service Endpoint Router...