Enterasys Networks B3G124-48P, B3G124-24P 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 B3G124‐24P and B3G124‐48P stackable PoE Gigabit Ethernet switches.

For information about the Command Line Interface (CLI) set of commands used to configure and manage the B3G124‐24P or B3G124‐48P, refer to the Enterasys Networks® SecureStack B3 Configuration Guide.

This preface provides an overview of this guide and the SecureStack B3 manual set, and explains the symbols used throughout this guide.

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

Switch refers to both B3G124-24P and B3G124-48P, unless otherwise noted.

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

PoE refers to Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af).

Important Notice

Depending on the firmware version used in the switch, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the switch 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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Contents Enterasys SecureStack B3 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 Who Should Use This Guide About This GuideFor Refer to How to Use This GuideRelated Documents Following conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used in This GuideGetting Help Overview IntroductionB3G124-24P Stackable Switch B3G124-24P Stackable Switch B3G124-48P Stackable SwitchHigh-Speed Stack Connections B3G124-48P Stackable SwitchPowered Device Classifications PD Maximum Power Range Usage PoE Power over Ethernet SupportRedundant Power Supply Capability Connectivity Description of Mini-GBICs SpecificationSwitch Configuration Using CLI Commands Switch Configuration Using WebViewManagement Standards CompatibilityLanview Diagnostic LEDs Network Requirements 100BASE-TX Network 10BASE-TX Network1000BASE-FX Network 1000BASE-T NetworkHardware Installation Unpacking the Switch Considerations Prior to InstallationContents of Switch Carton Quantity Required ToolsPreparing to Install a Mini-GBIC Installing Optional Mini-GBICsMini-GBIC with MT-RJ Connector Installing a Mini-GBICRemoving a Mini-GBIC Mini-GBIC with LC ConnectorInstalling the Rubber Feet Installing the Switch on a Flat SurfaceChassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement Area Guidelines for Switch Installation on Flat Surface Guidelines for Flat Surface InstallationAttaching Brackets and Installing in Rack Rack Mounting the SwitchGuidelines for Rackmount Installation Attaching the Rackmount Brackets Connecting High-Speed Stacking Cables About SecureStack Switch Operation in a Stack Configuring Switches in a StackConfiguring Switches in a Stack Installing a New Stackable System of Up to Eight Switches Recommended Procedures to Install New and Existing StacksAC Power Connecting AC and PoE PowerConnecting AC Power and RPS Stack Manager Selection PoE Redundant Power SystemWhat Is Needed Connecting to Console Port for Local ManagementParameter Setting Connecting to an IBM or Compatible Device10 Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible Connecting to a VT Series Terminal11 Connecting a VT Series Terminal Connecting to a ModemConnecting UTP Cables Connecting to the Network13 Connecting a UTP Cable Segment to RJ45 Port 14 Four-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100BASE-TX TX1+ RX1 TX2+ TX3+ RX3 RX2 TX4+ RX4 Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to MT-RJ Ports Connecting to the Network Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to LC Ports 19 Cable Connection to LC Fiber-Optic Connectors Initial Logon to Switch Management Completing the InstallationUsing Lanview TroubleshootingStack UP LED CPU LEDStack Down LED B3G124-48P Lanview LEDs Color State Recommended Action Lanview LED Diagnostic IndicationsCPU DownRPS Mgbic Refer to the SecureStack B3 Configuration Guide for proper Troubleshooting ChecklistReset Switch Using the Reset SwitchUsing the Reset Switch Using the Reset Switch Troubleshooting Switch Specifications SpecificationsMtbf Table A-1 B3G124-24P and B3G124-48P SpecificationsTable A-2 Mini-GBIC Input/Output Port Specifications Mini-GBIC Input/Output SpecificationsMGBIC-LC03 Specifications 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet SpecificationsMGBIC-LC01/MGBIC-MT01 Specifications 1000BASE-SX MGBIC-LC09 Specifications 1000BASE-LX MGBIC-02 Specifications 1000BASE-T MGBIC-08 Specifications 1000BASE-ELXTable A-9 MGBIC-08 Optical Specifications Table A-11 MGBIC-02 SpecificationsRegulatory Compliance Console Port Pinout AssignmentsTable A-12 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance EMCRegulatory Compliance Specifications Numerics IndexMGBIC-LC01 A-4 MGBIC-LC03 A-4 MGBIC-LC09 A-5 MGBIC-MT01 A-4