Enterasys Networks A2H124-24FX manual About This Guide, Who Should Use This Guide

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About This Guide

This guide provides an overview, installation and troubleshooting instructions, and specifications for the Enterasys® SecureStack A2H124‐24FX stackable Ethernet switch.

For information about the Command Line Interface (CLI) set of commands used to configure and manage the switch, refer to the Enterasys Networks® SecureStack A2 Configuration Guide.

Note: In this guide, the following terms are used:

Switch refers to an A2H124-24FX unless otherwise noted.

MGBIC (Mini-Gigabit Interface Card) refers to optional small form plugable (SFP) interface modules that plug into the fixed front panel MGBIC slots.

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the A2H124-24FX switch, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the SecureStack A2 to determine which features are supported.

Who Should Use This Guide

This guide is intended for a network administrator responsible for installing and setting up the stackable switches.

Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.

Riesgo Electrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion.

Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden.

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SecureStack A2 Page Page Regulatory Compliance Information Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Page Vcci Notice Declaration of Conformity Enterasys NETWORKS, INC Firmware License Agreement Viii Page Page Contents Troubleshooting Figures Xiv Who Should Use This Guide About This GuideRelated Documents How to Use This GuideFollowing conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used in This GuideConventions Used in This Guide Xviii About This Guide Introduction A2H124-24FX OverviewStack Connections Redundant Power Supply CapabilityDescription of Mini-GBICs ConnectivitySwitch Configuration Using WebView Lanview Diagnostic LEDsSwitch Configuration Using CLI Commands ManagementSupport@enterasys.com Getting Help100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network Network Requirements1000BASE-T Twisted Pair Gigabit Ethernet Network 1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic NetworkHardware Installation Required Tools Considerations Prior to InstallationUnpacking the Switch Preparation Installing Optional Mini-GBICsInstallation Mini-GBIC with MT-RJ Connector Removing the Mini-GBIC Mini-GBIC with LC ConnectorInstalling the Rubber Feet Installing the Switch on a Flat SurfaceChassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement Guidelines for Flat Surface InstallationArea Guidelines for Switch Installation on Flat Surface Attaching Brackets and Installing in Rack Rack Mounting the SwitchGuidelines for Rackmount Installation Attaching the Rackmount Brackets Connecting Stacking CablesStacking Cable Connections About SecureStack A2 Switch Operation in a Stack Configuring Switches in a StackInstalling a New Stackable System of Up to Eight Switches Recommended Procedures for New and Existing StacksImportant Considerations About Using Clear Config in a Stack AC Power Connecting AC and RPS-SYS PowerSwitch Rear View RPS coverplate Screw holes for coverplate C2RPS-SYS Redundant Power SystemStack Initialization Overview What Is Needed Connecting to Console Port for Local ManagementDB9 female connector Serial interface cable Connecting to an IBM or Compatible Device13 Connecting a VT Series Terminal Connecting to a VT Series Terminal14 Connecting to a Modem Connecting to a ModemConnecting to the Network 15 Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable Segment to MT-RJ Port Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to MT-RJ Mini-GBIC Ports SecureStack A2 Installation Guide Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to LC Mini-GBIC Ports Connecting to the Network Connecting UTP Cables to RJ45 Mini-GBIC Ports 16 Four-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100BASE-TX TX1+ RX1 TX2+ TX3+ RX3 RX2 TX4+ RX4 Initial Logon to Switch Management Completing the InstallationCompleting the Installation Hardware Installation Troubleshooting Lanview LEDs of A2H124-24FX Using LanviewLED Down RPS Configuration Guide for proper setup Troubleshooting ChecklistConfiguration Guide for the IP address Refer to the SecureStack A2 Reset Password Switch Using the Reset Password SwitchUsing the Reset Password Switch Troubleshooting Specifications Table A-1 A2H124-24FX Switch Specifications Switch SpecificationsTable A-1 A2H124-24FX Switch Specifications Environmental Mini-GBIC Input/Output SpecificationsMGBIC-LC01/MGBIC-MT01 Specifications 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet SpecificationsMGBIC-LC09 Specifications 1000BASE-LX MGBIC-LC03 Specifications 1000BASE-SXMGBIC-02 Specifications 1000BASE-T MGBIC-08 Specifications 1000BASE-ELXRegulatory Compliance Console Port Pinout AssignmentsRegulatory Compliance Specifications Index Index-2