Alteon Web Switch | Nortel Networks 700117, 700116, 700106, 700107

CHAPTER 1

The Alteon Web Switch

An Alteon Web switch attaches to the network backbone and interconnects servers using

10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1,000 Mbps Ethernet connections. This flexibility off loads server-to- server traffic from the backbone, frees backbone bandwidth, and accelerates client-server performance.

This chapter describes the operational and physical features of the Alteon Web switch hardware.

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Contents

Alteon Web SwitchTM Regulatory Compliance Safety Information Taiwan EMC Statement Contents NContents Using the Console Port Preface Who Should Use This BookHow This Book Is Organized Contacting Us Warranty Alteon Web Switch NChapter 1 The Alteon Web Switch Physical DescriptionFront Panels Alteon AD4 Front Panel Alteon AD3 Front Panel Ports Ports of the Alteon 180 and Alteon AD SeriesAlteon 180e Alteon AD3 Alteon AD4 Alteon Web Switch n13 Front Panel Port LEDsState Description Rear Panel Alteon Web Switch Rear Panel-AC Powered Models Installing the Switch Hardware Preparing for InstallationIncluded Items NChapter 2 Installing the Switch Hardware Powering on the switch Installing the Switch Rack-Mounting the Web SwitchInstalling the Switch Hardware n17 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 Pinouts for DB9 Serial Connector DB9 Serial Connector Pin DescriptionNChapter 3 Using the Console Port 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