Contacting Us, Warranty | Nortel Networks 700116, 700117, 700106

Alteon Web Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Contacting Us

For complete product support and sales information, visit the Nortel Networks website at the following URL:

http://www.nortelnetworks.com

See the contact information on this site for regional support and sales phone numbers and e-mailaddresses.

νIn North America, dial toll-free 1-800-4NORTEL.

νOutside North America, call 987-288-3700.

Warranty

Nortel Networks provides a limited warranty on all its switches for a period of one year from the date of shipment. Free technical support and free replacement of hardware is provided for the first 90 days after shipment. Nortel Networks provides a limited warranty on all its switch software for a period of 90 days from date of shipment. You may choose to purchase additional service and support from Nortel Networks. Please contact your local sales representative for more information.

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Nortel Networks 700116, 700117, 700106, 700107 manual Contacting Us, Warranty

Contents

Alteon Web SwitchTM Regulatory Compliance Safety Information Taiwan EMC Statement Contents Using the Console Port NContents How This Book Is Organized PrefaceWho Should Use This Book Warranty Contacting Us Alteon Web Switch Front Panels NChapter 1 The Alteon Web SwitchPhysical Description Alteon AD3 Front Panel Alteon AD4 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 Alteon Web Switch Rear Panel-AC Powered Models Rear Panel Included Items Installing the Switch HardwarePreparing for Installation Powering on the switch NChapter 2 Installing the Switch Hardware Installing the Switch Hardware n17 Installing the SwitchRack-Mounting the Web Switch Table-Mounting the Web Switch Rack-Mounted Alteon Web Switch Connecting Power Installing the Switch Hardware n19 Connecting Cables to Network Ports Gigabit Ethernet via the Fiber Optic SC Connector 10/100 Mbps Ethernet via the RJ-45 Connector1000Base-SX Link Characteristics Installing the Switch Hardware n21 Automatic Selection of Redundant Connections Using the Console Port Connecting a Serial CableConsole Configuration Parameters Parameter Value NChapter 3 Using the Console Port Pinouts for DB9 Serial ConnectorDB9 Serial Connector Pin Description Using the Console Port n25 Establishing a Console Connection Software Already Installed Serial UpgradeUpgrading Software Tftp Download Through CLI Troubleshooting Temperature Sensor Error MessageUsing the Console Port n27 Link LED Does Not Light Switch Will Not Boot Switch Will Not Accept Tftp Software Upgrade Specifications Port SpecificationsPort Connector Media Maximum Distance Supported Standards Physical Characteristics Power RequirementsAC Power DC Power Environmental Specifications Condition Operating Specification Storage SpecificationAppendix a Specifications n31 Certifications NAppendix a Specifications