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Quick Start Hardware Installation Guide for
Cisco Media Experience Engine 3500
Revised: December 14, 2011, 78-19964-03
The Cisco Media Experience Engine (MXE) 3500 is an appliance that runs Cisco MXE 3500 Release
3.3 software.
This document provides an overview of the Cisco MXE 3500 hardware and instructions on how to enter
the initial software configuration. After completing the initial configuration, use the web user interface
(UI) to further configure the device.
For additional installation and configuration information, see the Cisco MXE 3500 documentation on
Cisco.com. For system requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved bugs, and
last-minute documentation updates, see the release notes, also on Cisco.com.
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Shipping Carton Contents
Verify the contents of the shipping carton to ensure that you have all items necessary to install the
Cisco MXE 3500. Save the packing material in case you need to repack the unit. If any item is missing
or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions.
The shipping carton includes these items:
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Shipping Carton Contents, page 1
Installation Overview, page 2
Powering and Configuring the Cisco MXE 3500, page 4
Next Steps, page 5
Related Documentation, page 5
4-post rail kit
Cisco MXE 3500
Keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) cable
RJ-45 straight-through Ethernet cable
RJ-45-to-DB-9 serial cable
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Summary of Contents for Cisco MXE 3500
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Page 1: Shipping Carton Contents
Verify the contents of the shipping carton to ensure that you have all items necessary to install the Cisco MXE 3500. Save the packing material in case you need to repack the unit. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Cisco representative or reseller for instructions. -
Page 2: Installation Overview
See the Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Media Experience Engine 3500 on Cisco.com for the following: Select and prepare an installation site that meet requirements. • Rack mounting instructions. The Cisco MXE 3500 occupies one rack unit. A 4-post rail kit is • included in the shipment. Caution We recommend that you use the supplied attachment hardware to rack-mount the system. - Page 3 Low-profile PCIe card slot USB 2.0 connectors (two) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port 1—use only port 1 to connect to the network Serial connector (DB9)—not used 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports—not used Quick Start Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco Media Experience Engine 3500 78-19964-03...
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Page 4: Powering And Configuring The Cisco Mxe 3500
The initial configuration enables the Cisco MXE 3500 to connect to the LAN. You can then access the Cisco MXE 3500 Web UI and Windows desktop at the Cisco MXE 3500 IP address for additional configuration. -
Page 5: Next Steps
Step 15 Click OK. You have completed initial configuration. You can now access the Cisco MXE 3500 web UI at this URL: http://mxe_IP_address/mxeui/. The user name is admin, and enter the password created in Step 11. Next Steps After initial configuration is completed, perform the following tasks: Install QuickTime—QuickTime is installed separately because of Apple licensing requirements. - Page 6 Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.