Installing the Switch | Nortel Networks 700117, 700116, 700106

Alteon Web Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Installing the Switch

Always observe the precautions outlined in the manuals for this and all other equipment you are installing.

Determine whether the unit will be mounted into an equipment rack, or placed free-standing on a shelf or tabletop. The following sections detail each type of installation.

Rack-Mounting the Web Switch

The following instructions are for both the AC and DC powered Alteon switches. There are additional precautions for installing switches equipped with “DC Power” on page 19.

NOTE – Do not use the rubber feet for a rack installation.

1.Connect the two mounting brackets to the switch using the supplied screws as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7 Position Mounting Brackets for Rack Mount

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Contents

Alteon Web SwitchTM Regulatory Compliance Safety Information Taiwan EMC Statement Contents NContents Using the Console Port How This Book Is Organized PrefaceWho Should Use This Book Contacting Us Warranty Alteon Web Switch Front Panels NChapter 1 The Alteon Web SwitchPhysical Description Alteon AD4 Front Panel Alteon AD3 Front Panel Alteon 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 Models Included Items Installing the Switch HardwarePreparing for Installation NChapter 2 Installing the Switch Hardware Powering on the switch Installing the Switch Hardware n17 Installing the SwitchRack-Mounting the Web Switch Rack-Mounted Alteon Web Switch Table-Mounting the Web Switch Installing the Switch Hardware n19 Connecting Power Connecting 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 n21 Automatic Selection of Redundant Connections Connecting a Serial Cable Using the Console PortConsole Configuration Parameters Parameter Value NChapter 3 Using the Console Port Pinouts for DB9 Serial ConnectorDB9 Serial Connector Pin Description Establishing a Console Connection Using the Console Port n25 Serial Upgrade Software Already InstalledUpgrading Software Tftp Download Through CLI Temperature Sensor Error Message TroubleshootingUsing the Console Port n27 Link LED Does Not Light Switch Will Not Accept Tftp Software Upgrade Switch Will Not Boot Port Specifications SpecificationsPort Connector Media Maximum Distance Supported Standards Power Requirements Physical CharacteristicsAC Power DC Power Condition Operating Specification Storage Specification Environmental SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications n31 Certifications NAppendix a Specifications