Hardware Installation | Enterasys Networks A2H124-24P, A2H124-48P

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Hardware Installation

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.

Important Notice

Read the Release Notes shipped with the switch to check for any exceptions to the supported features and operation documented in this guide.

This chapter provides instructions to install the A2H124‐24P and A2H124‐48P. Unless otherwise noted, the instructions apply to all switches. Follow the order of the sections listed below to correctly install the switch.

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Considerations Prior to Installation	3-2

Required Tools	3-2

Unpacking the Switch	3-2

Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface	3-3

Connecting Stacking Cables	3-7

Configuring Switches in a Stack	3-9

Connecting AC and PoE Power	3-12

Connecting to Console Port for Local Management	3-14

Connecting to the Network	3-19

Installing Optional Mini-GBICs	3-22

Completing the Installation	3-32

SecureStack A2 PoE Installation Guide 3-1

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Enterasys Networks A2H124-24P, A2H124-48P manual Hardware Installation

Contents

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 MGBIC-08 Who Should Use This Guide About This Guide Related Documents How to Use This Guide Following conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide Xviii About This Guide Introduction A2H124-24P and A2H124-48P Overview Back A2H124-24P Stackable Switch Redundant Power Supply Capability PoE Power over Ethernet SupportStack Connections Connectivity Power Device Classifications UsageDescription of Mini-GBICs Standards Compatibility Switch Configuration Using WebViewSwitch Configuration Using CLI Commands Management Getting Help Lanview Diagnostic LEDs Getting Help Introduction 10BASE-T Network Network Requirements 1000BASE-FX Network 100BASE-TX Network1000BASE-T Network Hardware Installation Required Tools Considerations Prior to InstallationUnpacking the Switch Contents of Switch Carton Installing the Rubber Feet Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Chassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement Area Guidelines for Switch Installation on Flat Surface Guidelines for Flat Surface Installation Guidelines for Rackmount Installation Rack Mounting the SwitchAttaching Brackets and Installing in Rack Fastening the Switch to the Rack Connecting Stacking Cables Stacking Cable Connections About SecureStack A2 Switch Operation in a Stack Configuring Switches in a Stack Installing a New Stackable System of Up to Eight Switches Recommended Procedures for New and Existing Stacks Important Considerations About Using Clear Config in a Stack AC Power Connecting AC and PoE Power Accessing the RPS connector C2RPS-PoE Redundant Power System Stack Initialization Overview Connecting to Console Port for Local Management DB9 Male Console Port Pinout Assignments What Is Needed Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible Connecting to an IBM or Compatible Device 10 Connecting a VT Series Terminal Connecting to a VT Series Terminal 11 Connecting to a Modem Connecting to a Modem Connecting UTP Cables Connecting to the Network 12 Connecting a UTP Cable Segment to RJ45 Port 13 Four-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100BASE-TX Installing Optional Mini-GBICs Preparation 17 Mini-GBIC with RJ45 Connector 18 Mini-GBIC with MT-RJ Connector Removing the Mini-GBIC 19 Mini-GBIC with LC Connector Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to MT-RJ Ports Installing Optional Mini-GBICs A2H124-24P Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to LC Ports 21 Cable Connection to LC Fiber-Optic Connectors Initial Logon to Switch Management Completing the Installation Troubleshooting Lanview LEDs of A2H124-24P Using Lanview Color State Recommended Action Lanview LEDs Down RPS LED Configuration Guide for proper setup Troubleshooting Checklist Configuration Guide for the IP address Reset Password Switch Using the Reset Password Switch Using the Reset Password Switch Troubleshooting Table A-1 A2H124-24P Switch Specifications Switch Specifications Environmental Physical Table A-2 A2H124-48P Switch Specifications Table A-3 Mini-GBIC Input/Output Port Specifications Mini-GBIC Input/Output SpecificationsGigabit Ethernet Specifications MGBIC-LC01/MGBIC-MT01 Specifications 1000BASE-SX MGBIC-LC03 Specifications 1000BASE-SX Table A-11 MGBIC-08 Operating Range 1550 nm MGBIC-LC09 Specifications 1000BASE-LXMGBIC-08 Specifications 1000BASE-ELX Table A-10 MGBIC-08 Optical Specifications 10 µm SMF Table A-12 MGBIC-02 Specifications MGBIC-02 Specifications 1000BASE-TConsole Port Pinout Assignments Table A-13 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance Index Pinout assignments console port A-7