Enterasys Networks B2G124-24 manual How to Use This Guide, Related Documents, For Refer to

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How to Use This Guide

How to Use This Guide

Read through this guide completely to familiarize yourself with its contents and gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the stackable Ethernet switches. A general knowledge of data communications networks is helpful when setting up the switches.

This preface provides an overview of this guide and the SecureStack B2 manual set, a brief summary of each chapter and defines the conventions used throughout this guide. To locate information concerning various subjects in this guide, refer to the following table:

For...

Refer to...

 

 

An overview of the switch features and how to

Chapter 1, Introduction

obtain technical support

 

 

 

Network requirements that must be met before

Chapter 2, Network Requirements

installing the switch

 

 

 

Instructions to install the switch on a flat surface

Chapter 3, Hardware Installation

or in a standard 19-inch rack and configure the

 

switch in a stacked configuration

 

 

 

Troubleshooting installation problems and

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting

diagnosing network/operational problems using

 

the LANVIEW LEDs

 

 

 

Specifications, environmental requirements, and

Appendix A, Specifications

physical properties of the switch and optional

 

Mini-GBICs

 

 

 

Related Documents

The manuals listed above can be obtained from the World Wide Web in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site:

http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals

SecureStack B2 Configuration Guide describes how to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) to set up and manage the B2 switches.

Cabling Guide provides information concerning network cabling, dB loss, and other cabling specifications and usage.

Unlike the SecureStack B2 Configuration Guide, the Cabling Guide is not listed alphabetically on the web site. Instead, it is under the Overview Guides link.

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Contents Enterasys SecureStack B2 Page Page Regulatory Compliance Information Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Supplement to Product Instructions Vcci Notice Declaration of Conformity Enterasys NETWORKS, INC Firmware License Agreement Viii Page Page Contents Troubleshooting Figures Xiv About This Guide Who Should Use This GuideHow to Use This Guide Related DocumentsFor Refer to Conventions Used in This Guide Following conventions are used in this guideConventions Used in This Guide Xviii About This Guide Introduction For information about Refer toOverview B2G124-24 and B2G124-48B2G124-24 Stackable Switch B2H124-48 Stackable Switch B2H124-48Redundant Power Supply Capability ConnectivityHigh-Speed Stack Connections Description of Mini-GBICs Specification MGBIC-LC01Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands Lanview Diagnostic LEDsSwitch Configuration Using WebView ManagementGetting Help Support@enterasys.comNetwork Requirements 10BASE-T Network100BASE-TX Network 1000BASE-FX Network1000BASE-T Network Hardware Installation Contents of Switch Carton Quantity Considerations Prior to InstallationUnpacking the Switch Required ToolsInstalling Optional Mini-GBICs PreparationInstallation Removing the Mini-GBIC Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the Rubber FeetChassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement Guidelines for Flat Surface Installation Area Guidelines for Switch Installation on Flat SurfaceRack Mounting the Switch Guidelines for Rackmount InstallationAttaching Brackets and Installing in Rack Connecting High-Speed Stacking Cables Attaching the Rackmount BracketsConnecting High-Speed Stacking Cables Configuring Switches in a Stack About SecureStack B2 Switch Operation in a StackConfiguring Switches in a Stack Recommended Procedures for New and Existing Stacks Installing a New Stackable System of Up to Eight SwitchesConnecting AC and RPS-SYS Power AC PowerSwitch Rear View C2RPS-SYS Redundant Power System Stack Initialization OverviewConnecting to Console Port for Local Management What Is NeededConnecting to an IBM or Compatible Device Parameter SettingConnecting to a VT Series Terminal 10 Connecting an IBM PC or CompatibleConnecting to a Modem 11 Connecting a VT Series TerminalConnecting to the Network Connecting UTP Cables13 Connecting a UTP Cable Segment to RJ45 Port 14 Four-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100BASE-TX TX1+ 1 RX1- 2 TX2+ 3 TX3+ 4 RX3- 5 RX2- 6 TX4+ 7 RX4 Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to MT-RJ Ports B2G124-24 Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to LC Ports Connecting to the Network 19 Cable Connection to LC Fiber-Optic Connectors Completing the Installation Initial Logon to Switch ManagementCompleting the Installation Hardware Installation Troubleshooting Using Lanview Lanview LEDs of B2G124-24 and B2G124-48 B2G124-24 shownLanview LEDs of B2H124-48 Lanview LEDs Color State Recommended ActionRPS Troubleshooting Checklist Refer to the SecureStack B2 Configuration Guide for properRefer to the SecureStack B2 Configuration Guide for Using the Reset Switch Reset SwitchSpecifications Switch SpecificationsTable A-1 Switch Specifications ItemSpecification B2G124-24 Table A-1 Switch Specifications ItemSpecification B2G124-48 B2H124-48Physical Table A-1 Switch Specifications EnvironmentalMGBIC-LC01/MGBIC-MT01 Specifications 1000BASE-SX Mini-GBIC Input/Output SpecificationsGigabit Ethernet Specifications Table A-2 Mini-GBIC Input/Output Port SpecificationsMGBIC-LC03 Specifications 1000BASE-SX Table A-9 MGBIC-08 Optical Specifications MGBIC-LC09 Specifications 1000BASE-LXMGBIC-08 Specifications 1000BASE-ELX Table A-10 MGBIC-08 Operating Range 1550 nmMGBIC-02 Specifications 1000BASE-T Table A-11 MGBIC-02 SpecificationsConsole Port Pinout Assignments Regulatory Compliance Table A-12 Compliance Standards Regulatory ComplianceIndex NumericsPinout assignments console port A-7