Nortel Networks 700117, 700116, 700106, 700107 manual Contents

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Contents

Preface 7

Who Should Use This Book 7

How This Book Is Organized 7

Contacting Us 8

Warranty 8

Chapter 1: The Alteon Web Switch 9

Physical Description 10

Front Panels 10

Alteon 180 Series Web Switches 10

Alteon AD series Web Switches 11

Ports 12

Rear Panel 14

AC Power 14

DC Power 14

Chapter 2: Installing the Switch Hardware 15

Included Items 15

Preparing for Installation 15

Installing the Switch 17

Rack-Mounting the Web Switch 17

Table-Mounting the Web Switch 18

Connecting Power 19

AC Power 19

DC Power 19

Connecting Cables to Network Ports 20

Gigabit Ethernet via the Fiber Optic SC Connector 21

10/100 Mbps Ethernet via the RJ-45 Connector	21
Automatic Selection of Redundant Connections	22

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Contents Alteon Web SwitchTM Regulatory Compliance Safety Information Taiwan EMC Statement Contents NContents Using the Console PortHow This Book Is Organized PrefaceWho Should Use This Book Contacting Us WarrantyAlteon Web Switch Front Panels NChapter 1 The Alteon Web SwitchPhysical Description Alteon AD4 Front Panel Alteon AD3 Front PanelAlteon 180e Alteon AD3 Alteon AD4 PortsPorts of the Alteon 180 and Alteon AD Series State Description Alteon Web Switch n13Front Panel Port LEDs Rear Panel Alteon Web Switch Rear Panel-AC Powered ModelsIncluded Items Installing the Switch HardwarePreparing for Installation NChapter 2 Installing the Switch Hardware Powering on the switchInstalling the Switch Hardware n17 Installing the SwitchRack-Mounting the Web Switch Rack-Mounted Alteon Web Switch Table-Mounting the Web SwitchInstalling the Switch Hardware n19 Connecting PowerConnecting Cables to Network Ports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet via the RJ-45 Connector Gigabit Ethernet via the Fiber Optic SC Connector1000Base-SX Link Characteristics Installing the Switch Hardware n21Automatic Selection of Redundant Connections Connecting a Serial Cable Using the Console PortConsole Configuration Parameters Parameter ValueNChapter 3 Using the Console Port Pinouts for DB9 Serial ConnectorDB9 Serial Connector Pin Description Establishing a Console Connection Using the Console Port n25Serial Upgrade Software Already InstalledUpgrading Software Tftp Download Through CLITemperature Sensor Error Message TroubleshootingUsing the Console Port n27 Link LED Does Not LightSwitch Will Not Accept Tftp Software Upgrade Switch Will Not BootPort Specifications SpecificationsPort Connector Media Maximum Distance Supported StandardsPower Requirements Physical CharacteristicsAC Power DC PowerCondition Operating Specification Storage Specification Environmental SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications n31 CertificationsNAppendix a Specifications