Cisco® Catalyst® Instant Access is a solution to dramatically simplify the campus network operations, a game changer for business transformation creating opportunities for innovation in the campus. It simplifies operation through a single point of operation and management for campus access and backbone. The solution is composed of a Cisco Catalyst 6500 or 6800 core switch and Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Switches (Figure 1). The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia access switches are connected to the Cisco Catalyst 6500 or 6800, and the entire configuration works as a single extended switch with a single management domain. This allows Catalyst 6500/6800 features to be extended to network access e.g. MPLS/EVN in access. This solution is optimized for wired devices with centralized wireless. The access switches can support Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+), and the access switches can be stacked together for higher port density and resiliency. IT has flexibility to deploy the Cisco Catalyst Instant Access solution on all or a subset of the campus network. IT can reuse existing network cabling infrastructure to deploy this solution.
Figure 1. Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Switches
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia solution offers network administrators the ability to look at buildings in a campus network as a single switch. The entire building can be viewed as a single management entity. The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia solution is managed by the parent Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 switch. The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia solution offers feature consistency across the access and distribution layers of the campus Ethernet network. The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia is an extension of the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 parent switch. The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia solution is very resilient with its support of multichassis EtherChannel and stacking. The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia solution does not use Spanning Tree Protocol in the links between the Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switch and the Cisco Catalyst 6500/6800 parent switch. The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia solution supports Virtual Switching System Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switches do not perform any local packet forwarding. All traffic originating from host ports (downlink ports) of a Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switch will be sent to an Instant Access parent, which makes all the switching and forwarding decisions for the traffic to be forwarded to the destination.
The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switch inherits the features and capabilities of its parent in an Instant Access solution. Consider the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Supervisor Engine 2T as an Instant Access parent switch. In this case the Cisco Catalyst 6800ia client switch will inherit all the features of the Supervisor Engine 2T, which includes Security Group Tags (SGT), Security Group Access Control List (SGACL), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), IPv6, mediatrace, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and so on:
• 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Integrated FlexStack-Plus capability, which provides up to 80 Gbps stack bandwidth
• Support of up to three members in a stack
• Two 10G Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) uplinks
• External RPS power redundancy for Cisco Catalyst 6800ia
• Mini USB and Ethernet ports for versatile console management
• All ports in Cisco Catalyst 6800ia series are MACsec hardware ready
• IEEE 802.3at-compliant PoE+ for up to 30W of power per port
• Up to 740W of combined PoE/PoE+ budget
• IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) enables dynamic power savings on all switch ports
• Dynamic power mapping to scale up to 740W PoE+ power
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
Switch Configurations
The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia family of switches ships with a built-in power supply specific to the model function. Table 1 shows the various PID configurations. All Cisco Catalyst 6800ia models support FlexStack-Plus capabilities. The power redundancy for Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switches is supported by an external RPS.
Table 1. Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Family Switches Configurations
Model
10/100/1000
Ethernet Ports
Uplink Interfaces
Cisco IOS Software Image
Available PoE Power
FlexStack-Plus Capability
Cisco Catalyst C6800IA-48FPD
48
2 SFP+ 10G
Integrated with IA parent
740W
Ö
Cisco Catalyst C6800IA-48TD
48
2 SFP+ 10G
Integrated with IA parent
-
Ö
Cisco FlexStack-Plus
Cisco FlexStack-Plus provides stacking of up to three Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switches through an integrated module. The Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switches only stack with other Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switches.
Cisco FlexStack-Plus and Cisco IOS® Software provide true stacking, with all switches in a stack acting as a single switch unit. FlexStack-Plus provides a unified data plane for all Ethernet traffic for all members of the stack.
Power over Ethernet Plus
Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switches support both IEEE 802.3af PoE and IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (up to 30W per port) to deliver lower total cost of ownership for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones, Cisco Aironet® wireless access points, or other standards-compliant PoE/PoE+ end devices. PoE removes the need to supply wall power to PoE-enabled devices and eliminates the cost of adding electrical cabling and circuits that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and WLAN deployments.
Table 2 shows the total PoE/PoE+ power available in Cisco Catalyst 6800ia models.
Table 2. Cisco Catalyst 6800ia PoE and PoE+ Power Capacity
Switch Model
Maximum Number of PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) Ports*
Maximum Number of PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Ports*
Available PoE Power (Single PS Source)
Cisco Catalyst C6800IA-48FPD
24 ports up to 30W
48 ports up to 15.4W
740W
* Intelligent power management allows flexible power allocation across all ports.
Power Management
IEEE 802.3az EEE is implemented in all Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Switches. The EEE enables all the Ethernet ports to dynamically sense idle periods between traffic bursts and quickly switch the interfaces into "low power idle" mode, reducing port power consumption. It automatically brings back full power to the port with resumption of the traffic. The EEE technology maintains the link health using "link refresh" during the "idle" periods, making sure that there is no link-status change.
Technical Specifications
Tables 3 through 6 describe Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series hardware, mechanical specifications, connectors and interfaces, and safety and compliance, respectively.
Table 3. Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Hardware
Hardware Specifications
Flash memory
128 MB
DRAM
512 MB
CPU
APM86392 600MHz dual core
Console ports
USB (Type-B), Ethernet (RJ-45)
Network management interface
10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45)
Table 4. Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Mechanical Specifications
• CAB-STK-E-0.5M FlexStack-Plus stacking cable with a 0.5 m length
• CAB-STK-E-1M FlexStack-Plus stacking cable with a 1.0 m length
• CAB-STK-E-3M FlexStack-Plus stacking cable with a 3.0 m length
Console
Cisco Catalyst 6800ia console cables:
• CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 Console cable 6 ft. with RJ-45
• CAB-CONSOLE-USB Console cable 6 ft. with USB mini-B connectors
Power
• The internal power supply is an auto-ranging unit and supports input voltages between 100 and 240V AC.
• Use the supplied AC power cord to connect the AC power connector to an AC power outlet.
• The Cisco RPS connector offers connection for an optional Cisco RPS 2300 that uses AC input and supplies DC output to the switch.
• Only the Cisco RPS 2300 (model PWR-RPS2300) should be attached to the redundant-power-system receptacle.
Table 6. Safety and Compliance
Specification
Description
Regulatory compliance
Products should comply with CE Marking per directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC
Safety
UL 60950-1 Second Edition
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition
EN 60950-1 Second Edition
IEC 60950-1 Second Edition
AS/NZS 60950-1
EMC: emissions
47CFR Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
CISPR22 Class A
EN55022 Class A
ICES003 Class A
VCCI Class A
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
KN22 Class A
CNS13438 Class A
EMC: immunity
EN55024
CISPR24
EN300386
KN24
Environmental
Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) including Directive 2011/65/EU
Telco
Common Language Equipment Identifier (CLEI) code
Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Switches come with a limited lifetime warranty (LLW). The LLW includes 10-day advance hardware replacement for as long as the original end user owns the product. Table 7 describes the Cisco limited lifetime hardware warranty.
Your formal warranty statement, including the warranty applicable to Cisco software, appears in the Cisco information packet that accompanies your Cisco product. We encourage you to review carefully the warranty statement shipped with your specific product before use.
Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy. For further information about warranty terms, visit cisco.com/go/warranty.
Table 7. Warranty Terms
Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Device covered
Applies to all Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Switches.
Warranty duration
As long as the original end user continues to own or use the product.
End-of-life policy
In the event of discontinuance of product manufacture, Cisco warranty support is limited to 5 years from the announcement of discontinuance.
Hardware replacement
Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a Cisco Catalyst 6800ia replacement part within 10 business days after receipt of the RMA request and confirmation that a replacement part is the appropriate response. Actual delivery times might vary depending on customer location.
Effective date
Hardware warranty commences from the date of shipment to customer (and in case of resale by a Cisco reseller, not more than 90 days after original shipment by Cisco).
TAC support
None
Cisco.com access
Warranty allows guest access only to Cisco.com.
Technical Support and Services
Table 8 describes available technical services.
Table 8. Technical Services Available for Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Switches
Technical Services
Cisco SMARTnet Service
• Around-the-clock, global access to the Cisco TAC
• Unrestricted access to the extensive Cisco.com knowledge base and tools
• Next-business-day, 8x5x4, 24x7x4, or 24x7x2 advance hardware replacement and onsite parts replacement and installation available1
• Ongoing operating system software updates within the licensed feature set2
• Proactive diagnostics and real-time alerts on Smart Call Home enabled devices
Cisco Smart Foundation Service
• Next-business-day advance hardware replacement as available
• Access to SMB TAC during business hours (access levels vary by region)
• Access to Cisco.com SMB knowledge base
• Online technical resources through Smart Foundation Portal
• Operating system software bug fixes and patches
Cisco Smart Care Service
• Network-level coverage for the needs of small and medium-sized businesses
• Proactive health checks and periodic assessments of Cisco network foundation, voice, and security technologies
• Technical support for eligible Cisco hardware and software through Smart Care Portal
• Cisco operating system and application software updates and upgrades2
• Next-business-day advance hardware replacement as available, 24x7x4 option available1
Cisco SP Base Service
• Around-the-clock, global access to the Cisco TAC
• Registered access to Cisco.com
• Next-business-day, 8x5x4, 24x7x4, and 24x7x2 advance hardware replacement; return to factory option available1
• Ongoing operating system software updates2
Cisco Focused Technical Support Services
Three levels of premium, high-touch services are available:
• Cisco High-Touch Operations Management Service
• Cisco High-Touch Technical Support Service
• Cisco High-Touch Engineering Service
Valid Cisco SMARTnet® or SP Base contracts are required on all network equipment.
1 Advance hardware replacement is available in various service-level combinations. For example, 8x5xNBD indicates that shipment will be initiated during the standard 8-hour business day, 5 days a week (the generally accepted business days within the relevant region), with next-business-day (NBD) delivery. Where NBD is not available, same day shipping is provided. Restrictions apply; review the appropriate service descriptions for details.
2 Cisco operating system updates include the following: maintenance releases, minor updates, and major updates within the licensed feature set.
Ordering Information
Tables 9 through 13 describe ordering information, accessories, redundant power supply options, SFP+ modules, and power cords, respectively.
Table 9. Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series Switches Ordering Information
Part Number
10/100/1000 Ethernet Interfaces
Uplink Interfaces
Cisco IOS Software Feature Set
Available PoE Power
FlexStack-Plus Stacking
C6800IA-48FPD
48
2 SFP+ 10G
Inherited from IA parent
740W
Integrated
C6800IA-48TD
48
2 SFP+ 10G
Inherited from IA parent
-
Integrated
Table 10. Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Accessories
Part Numbers
Description
CAB-STK-E-0.5M
FlexStack-Plus stacking cable with a 0.5 m length
CAB-STK-E-1M
FlexStack-Plus stacking cable with a 1.0 m length
CAB-STK-E-3M
FlexStack-Plus stacking cable with a 3.0 m length
CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45
Console cable 6 ft with RJ45
CAB-CONSOLE-USB
Console cable 6 ft with USB Type A and mini-B connectors
RCKMNT-1RU=
Spare rack-mount kit for Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series for 19- and 24-inch racks
RCKMNT-REC-1RU=
1 RU recessed rack-mount kit for Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Series
PWR-CLP
Power cable restraining clip
Table 11. Cisco Catalyst 6800ia Redundant Power Supply Options
Part Numbers
Description
PWR-RPS2300
Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 and blower, no power supply
BLNK-RPS2300=
Spare bay insert for Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 for Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switches
CAB-RPS2300-E=
Spare RPS2300 cable for Cisco Catalyst 6800ia switches
BLWR-RPS2300=
Spare 45 CFM blower for RPS 2300
C3K-PWR-750WAC=
RPS 2300 750W AC power supply spare for Cisco Catalyst 6800ia
