Enterasys Networks C2H124-48P, C2G124-48P 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 C2G124‐48P and C2H124‐48P stackable Gigabit Ethernet switches.

For information about the Command Line Interface (CLI) set of commands used to configure and manage the C2G124‐48P or C2H124‐48P, refer to the Enterasys Networks® SecureStack C2 Configuration Guide.

This preface provides an overview of this guide and the SecureStack C2 manual set, and explains the symbols used throughout this guide.

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

Switch refers to both C2G124-48P and C2H124-48P, 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.

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 C2 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 GuideRelated Documents How to Use This GuideFollowing conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used in This GuidePage Overview IntroductionC2G124-48P Stackable Switch C2G124-48P Stackable Switch C2H124-48P Stackable SwitchHigh-Speed Stack Connections C2H124-48P Stackable SwitchPowered Device Classifications Usage PD Maximum Power Range PoE Power over Ethernet SupportRedundant Power Supply Capability Connectivity Switch Configuration Using WebViewManagement Description of Mini-GBICsSwitch Configuration Using CLI Commands Lanview Diagnostic LEDsStandards Compatibility Getting HelpGetting Help Network Requirements 1000BASE-FX Network 10BASE-TX Network100BASE-TX Network 1000BASE-T Network 1000BASE-T Network Network Requirements Hardware 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 Mini-GBIC with LC Connector Removing a Mini-GBIC Installing the Switch on a Flat SurfaceChassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement Installing the Rubber FeetArea 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 CablesHigh-Speed Stacking Cable Connections About SecureStack C2 Switch Operation in a Stack Configuring Switches in a StackInstalling a New Stackable System of Up to Eight Switches Recommended Procedures to Install New and Existing StacksImportant Considerations About Using Clear Config in a Stack Switch Rear View Connecting AC and PoE PowerStack Initialization Overview PoE PowerWhat 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 C2G124 Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to LC Ports Connecting to the Network 19 Cable Connection to LC Fiber-Optic Connectors Initial Logon to Switch Management Completing the InstallationTroubleshooting C2G124-48P Lanview LEDs Using LanviewC2H124-48P Lanview LEDs Color State Recommended Action Lanview LED Diagnostic IndicationsRPS Mgbic Refer to the SecureStack C2 Configuration Guide for the IP Troubleshooting ChecklistReset Button Using the Reset ButtonUsing the Reset Button Using the Reset Button Troubleshooting Table A-1 Switch Specifications ItemSpecification C2G124-48P/C2H124-48P Switch SpecificationsProcessors/Memory Table A-1 Switch Specifications C2H124-48PTable A-2 Mini-GBIC Input/Output Port Specifications Mini-GBIC Input/Output SpecificationsMGBIC-LC03 Specifications 1000BASE-LX 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 SpecificationsTable A-12 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance Console Port Pinout AssignmentsRegulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Specifications Index Index-2