Enterasys Networks B3G124-24P, B3G124-48P 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 switch. A general knowledge of data communications networks is helpful when setting up the switch.

This guide provides information about the following:

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. A description of

 

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is also provided.

 

 

 

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 following documents can help you to set up and manage the switch:

SecureStack B3 Configuration Guide

Cabling Guide

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

Unlike the SecureStack B3 Configuration Guide, click on Overview Guides at the manuals web site to find the Cabling Guide.

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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 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 guideGetting Help Introduction OverviewB3G124-24P Stackable Switch B3G124-48P Stackable Switch B3G124-24P Stackable SwitchB3G124-48P Stackable Switch High-Speed Stack ConnectionsPoE Power over Ethernet Support Redundant Power Supply CapabilityPowered Device Classifications PD Maximum Power Range Usage Description of Mini-GBICs Specification ConnectivityManagement Switch Configuration Using WebViewSwitch Configuration Using CLI Commands Standards CompatibilityLanview Diagnostic LEDs Network Requirements 1000BASE-FX Network 10BASE-TX Network100BASE-TX Network 1000BASE-T NetworkHardware Installation Contents of Switch Carton Quantity Considerations Prior to InstallationUnpacking the Switch Required ToolsInstalling Optional Mini-GBICs Preparing to Install a Mini-GBICInstalling a Mini-GBIC Mini-GBIC with MT-RJ ConnectorMini-GBIC with LC Connector Removing a Mini-GBICInstalling 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 Attaching the Rackmount Brackets Connecting High-Speed Stacking Cables Configuring Switches in a Stack About SecureStack Switch Operation in a StackConfiguring Switches in a Stack Recommended Procedures to Install New and Existing Stacks Installing a New Stackable System of Up to Eight SwitchesConnecting AC and PoE Power AC PowerConnecting AC Power and RPS PoE Redundant Power System Stack Manager SelectionConnecting 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+ 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 Completing the Installation Initial Logon to Switch ManagementTroubleshooting Using LanviewCPU LED Stack Down LEDStack UP LED B3G124-48P Lanview LEDs CPU Lanview LED Diagnostic IndicationsColor State Recommended Action DownRPS Mgbic Troubleshooting Checklist Refer to the SecureStack B3 Configuration Guide for properUsing the Reset Switch Reset SwitchUsing the Reset Switch Using the Reset Switch Troubleshooting Specifications Switch SpecificationsTable A-1 B3G124-24P and B3G124-48P Specifications MtbfMini-GBIC Input/Output Specifications Table A-2 Mini-GBIC Input/Output Port SpecificationsGigabit Ethernet Specifications MGBIC-LC01/MGBIC-MT01 Specifications 1000BASE-SXMGBIC-LC03 Specifications 1000BASE-SX MGBIC-LC09 Specifications 1000BASE-LX Table A-9 MGBIC-08 Optical Specifications MGBIC-08 Specifications 1000BASE-ELXMGBIC-02 Specifications 1000BASE-T Table A-11 MGBIC-02 SpecificationsTable A-12 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance Console Port Pinout AssignmentsRegulatory Compliance EMCRegulatory Compliance Specifications Index NumericsMGBIC-LC01 A-4 MGBIC-LC03 A-4 MGBIC-LC09 A-5 MGBIC-MT01 A-4