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Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch Part No. 302283-E Rev 00 August 2001 600 Technology Park Drive Billerica, MA 01821-4130...
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Nortel Networks Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Nortel Networks Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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EN 55 022 statement (Class A) This is to certify that the Nortel Networks Contivity VPN Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).
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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Contivity VPN Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L'entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch...
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Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d'énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d'eau métalliques, s'il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même;...
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FCC. 4. If you experience trouble with the unit, please contact the Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Center in your area for service or repairs. Repairs should be performed only by service personnel authorized by Nortel Networks.
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Software is provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date Software is first shipped to Licensee. Nortel Networks will replace defective media at no charge if it is returned to Nortel Networks during the warranty period along with proof of the date of shipment.
This document describes how Nortel Networks* trained service personnel can install or replace hardware components for models 4600, 4500, 4000, 2600, 2500, 2000, 1600, and 600 of the Contivity* products. The options include: • Installing LAN and WAN option cards •...
This guide refers to the Contivity 4600, 4500, 4000, 2600, 2000, 1600, and 600 as the switch. It assumes that you are familiar with Web browsers and their general operation. Related publications The following list shows the associated documentation that you will need to configure and manage the switch.
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( -> ) Shows menu paths. Example: Protocols > IP identifies the IP option on the Protocols menu. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch , you must enter either show ip routes show ip interface and as many...
vertical line ( asterisk (*) Acronyms This guide uses the following acronyms: CSU/DSU DIMM HSSI HTTP IPMI SCSI SNMP 302283-E Rev 00 Separates choices for command keywords and arguments. Enter only one of the choices. Do not type the vertical line when entering the command. Example: If the command syntax is show ip {alerts|routes} show ip alerts or show ip routes...
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18 Preface An Express Routing Code (ERC) is available for many Nortel Networks products and services. When you use an ERC, your call is routed to a technical support person who specializes in supporting that product or service. To locate an ERC for your product or service, go to the www12.nortelnetworks.com/...
Contivity 4600. Caution: Wear an antistatic band when handling electronic components for the switch to avoid damaging them. Warning: Turn off the switch and unplug both power cords before installing LAN and WAN cards or system memory. Opening the Contivity 4600 To replace power supplies, replace hard disk drives, or access the diskette drive for system recovery operations, you must remove the switch’s front bezel.
Figure 1 You do not need to turn off the switch to remove the front bezel when installing a power supply or hard disk drive. Figure 1 Removing the Contivity 4600 front bezel Using a phillips screwdriver, rotate screws a quarter turn...
Contivity 4600 system board layout This section shows the Contivity 4600 system board. Warning: Only Nortel Networks trained service personnel should change existing hardware configurations. Improper handling of internal components or assemblies, with the power connected, could cause severe injury.
This section describes how you install option cards in the switch option card slide-out tray. The following procedure is for Nortel Networks trained service personnel only. Turn off the switch and unplug both power cords from the power source.
Plug in both power cords to the power source and turn on the switch. Caution: Be careful when inserting option cards into the Contivity 4600, because the slide-out tray is not fully supported once pulled out. You should support the back of the tray with your hand while inserting an option card.
To remove the power supply: Remove the front bezel as shown in Use a flat-head screwdriver to unscrew the top and bottom power supply screws, as shown in Alignment Keys Locking lever Figure Figure Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch CS460009A...
Figure 6 Removing a Contivity 4600 power supply Grab the handle and pull the power supply firmly, until the device disengages. Be careful of the sharp sheet-metal edges. Insert the new power supply. Make sure it seats firmly in its socket and is locked in.
First save any data that has not yet been saved to the hard disk from the disk cache: Use your Web browser to navigate to the switch, and go to the Admin!File System display. Click the button “Prepare selected device for removal.”...
Figure 7 Removing a Contivity 4600 hard disk drive Insert and turn key, then remove hard disk by handle. Insert the replacement hard drive fully, and lock it by turning the key clockwise. Make sure the hard disk drive LED shows the proper drive number.
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Software Enable the switch by following these steps: Use your Web browser to navigate to the switch, and go to the Admin!File System display. Click on the drive and click the Enable button. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch...
To install LAN or WAN cards, or install additional memory, you must remove the front bezel and then remove the switch’s top cover as well. Removing the Contivity 4500 front bezel Note: Removing the front bezel on the Contivity 4500 system activates the chassis intrusion alarm only if the switch is turned on.
Figure 8 Removing the Contivity 4500 front bezel Using a screwdriver seperate ball stud on bezel from socket on chassis (4 corners) 302283-E Rev 00 shows you how to remove the front bezel from the switch. You do not...
• Replace a hard disk drive. • Insert the recovery diskette. Figure 9 shows the Contivity 4500 front components. Figure 9 Contivity 4500 front components Disk drives Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch 3.5" floppy drive Power supplies...
Contivity 4500 system board layout This section describes installing option cards onto the system board. Warning: Only Nortel Networks trained service personnel should change existing hardware configurations. Improper handling of internal components or assemblies, with the power connected, could cause severe injury.
Figure 10 shows the Contivity 4500 system board, in particular the DIMMs and option card slots. Figure 10 Sample Contivity 4500 system board DIMM slots Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch slots...
This section describes how you install option cards into the Contivity 4500 option card slide-out tray. The following procedure is for Nortel Networks trained service personnel only. Turn off the switch and unplug both power cords from the power source.
Contivity 4500. You can use the 6 slots for any mix of LAN and WAN or hardware accelerator cards; however, you must populate the slots from bottom to top, in that order. Figure 11 Installing 4500 LAN/WAN and hardware accelerator option cards Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch...
Contivity 4500, and remove or install a DIMM. Install a DIMM in the next available slot (for example, if the DIMM #1 slot is populated, then add the next DIMM to the DIMM #2 slot). Figure 12 Installing Contivity 4500 DIMMs Rear panel of switch Rear Phillips screw Alignment keys...
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Caution: Be careful when inserting option cards into the Contivity 4500, because the slide-out tray is not fully supported once pulled out. You should support the back of the tray with your hand while inserting an option card. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch...
Replacing a Contivity 4500 power supply Figure 13 shows you how to replace a hot-swappable power supply for the Contivity 4500. Figure 13 Removing a Contivity 4500 power supply To remove the power supply: Remove the front bezel as shown in Use a flat-head screwdriver to unscrew the top and bottom power supply screws.
Replacing a Contivity 4500 hard disk drive Warning: Contivity 4500 hard disks are not hot-swappable. When swapping a disk drive, you must first perform the steps listed below to ready the switch for the swap. This process is referred to as “warm-swapping” a disk drive. Software...
Installing the Contivity 4600 for more information on using the recovery diskette. Software Enable the switch by following these steps: Use your Web browser to navigate to the switch, and go to the Admin!File System display. Click on the drive and click the Enable button. 302283-E Rev 00...
To access the Contivity 2500/2000/4000 disk drive for system recovery operations, you must first remove the switch’s front bezel. how to remove the front bezel and top cover from the Contivity 2500/2000/4000. Note: You do not need to turn off the switch to remove the front bezel.
Figure 15 Removing the Contivity 2500/2000/4000 front bezel The first few times you remove the front bezel it will be rather difficult to remove. This is because the ball stud and sockets are new. After a few times, removal is easier.
Removing the Contivity 2500/2000/4000 top cover Figure 16 shows you how to remove the top cover from the Contivity 2500/2000/ 4000. You must remove the cover to: • Install LAN, WAN, or hardware accelerator cards • Install additional memory Figure 16 Removing the Contivity 2500/2000/4000 top cover To remove the Contivity 2500/2000/4000 top cover: Turn off the switch's power and unplug it.
Contivity 2500/2000/4000 system board layout Figure 17 shows the Contivity 2500/200 system board, in particular the DIMMs, option card slots, and the CPU cooling fan. The Contivity 4000 system board is similar, but has two CPUs as shown in Figure 17 Sample Contivity 2500/2000 system board...
Figure 19 shows you how to install LAN or WAN option cards into a Contivity 2500/2000/4000. You can use Slots 1 to 3 for any mix of LAN and WAN cards. Note that Slot 4 is not supported. Figure 19 Installing 2500/2000/4000 LAN/WAN option cards...
Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) in a Contivity 2500/2000/4000, and remove or install a DIMM. Install a DIMM in the next available slot (for example, if the DIMM #1 slot is populated, add the next DIMM to the DIMM #2 slot).
Figure 20 Installing Contivity 2500/2000/4000 DIMMs Alignment keys To remove DIMMs, pull back locking lever and pull out DIMM. To install DIMMs, pull back locking levers and push in DIMM Replacing a Contivity 4000 power supply Figure 21 shows you how to replace a power supply for a Contivity 4000.
Figure 21 Removing a Contivity 4000 power supply To remove a Contivity 4000 power supply, remove the switch’s front bezel, then follow these steps: Press the button down to turn off the power supply. Press down on the release button.
First save any data that has not yet been saved to the hard disk from the disk cache: Use your Web browser to navigate to the switch, and go to the Admin!File System display. Click the button “Prepare selected device for removal.”...
Replace the front bezel. Reload the software on the disk. Refer to “Using the Recovery Diskette” in Installing the Contivity 4600 for more information on using the recovery diskette. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch D rive 0 D rive 1...
Software Enable the switch by following these steps: Use your Web browser to navigate to the switch, and go to the Admin!File System display. Click on the drive and click the Enable button. Installing Contivity 2500/2000/4000 DIMMs Figure 23 shows you how to unlock a Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) and remove or install the DIMM in the next available slot (for example, if the DIMM #1 slot is populated, add the next DIMM to the DIMM #2 slot).
Replace the top cover. 10 Replace the front bezel. Memory option The Contivity 2500/2000/4000 ships with 128 Mbits of memory installed. An additional 128 Mbits can be installed. To increase the memory, contact Nortel Networks Customer Support. Figure...
PCI cards, install additional memory, replace power supplies, or replace hard disk drives, you must remove the front bezel and then remove the switch’s top cover. You may find it easier to work on the system when it has been removed from the rack.
Caution: When handling the switch outside of the rack-mount shelf, do not use the part labeled with the Nortel Networks logo and the LEDs as a handle. Figure 24 Removing the Contivity 2600 front bezel...
Removing the Contivity 2600 top cover To remove the cover to install LAN, WAN, or hardware accelerator cards or to install additional memory, you must remove the switch’s front bezel and then you must remove the switch’s top cover. cover from the switch.
Figure 25 Removing the Contivity 2600 top cover ➨ Slide the top cover forward approximately 1/4 inch, then lift the lid 2 to 3 inches and move it away from the chassis. Contivity 2600 system board layout Figure 26 shows the Contivity 2600’s system board, in particular the DIMMs, option card slots, and the CPU cooling fan.
Danger: In spite of the above warning, which is mandated for regulatory approval, you should not change the battery. If you suspect a dead battery, contact Nortel Networks Customer Support. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch 4 Option card slots...
Figure 27 shows you how to install LAN, WAN, or hardware accelerator option cards into the switch. You can use Slots 1 to 4 for any mix of LAN and WAN cards. Figure 27 Installing LAN/WAN or hardware accelerator cards...
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Caution: Be careful when inserting option cards into the Contivity 2600, as the slide-out tray is not fully supported once pulled out. You should support the back of the tray with your hand while inserting an option card. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch Figure Figure...
Installing Contivity 2600 DIMMs Figure 28 shows you how to unlock a Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) and remove or install the DIMM in the next available slot (for example, if the DIMM #1 slot is populated, add the next DIMM to the DIMM #2 slot). Figure 28 Installing Contivity 2600 DIMMs Alignment keys...
Replace the top cover. 10 Replace the front bezel. Memory option The Contivity 2600 ships with 128 Mbits of memory installed. An additional 128 Mbits can be installed. To increase the memory, contact Nortel Networks Customer Support. Figure Figure Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch...
Chapter 5 Contivity 1600 Option Installation This chapter describes how Nortel Networks trained service personnel can change existing hardware configurations, including installing LAN and WAN cards and how to add memory for the Contivity 1600. Warning: Wear an antistatic band when handling electronic components for the Contivity switch to avoid damaging them.
Contivity switch. Warning: When handling the Contivity switch outside of the rack-mount shelf, do not use the part labeled with the Nortel Networks logo and the LEDs as a handle.
Turn each of the two screws on the front bezel a quarter turn counter-clockwise. Grip the two handles and firmly pull the bezel towards you to unsnap it from the chassis. Do not use the part labeled with the Nortel Networks logo and the LEDs as a handle. Power cable...
Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the cover to the chassis, as shown in Figure 31 Removing the Contivity 1600 top cover Slide the top cover forward approximately 1/4 inch, then lift the lid 2 to 3 inches, and move it away from the chassis.
Danger: In spite of the above warning, which is mandated for regulatory approval, you should not change the battery. If you suspect a dead battery, contact Nortel Networks Customer Support. Option card slots (only two are usable)
Installing Contivity 1600 option cards This section shows you how to install LAN or WAN option cards in the Contivity 1600. Turn off the switch. Remove the power cord, as shown in Figure 33 Removing the Contivity 1600 power cord...
Slide the option card into the intended slot, as shown in Make sure the card seats firmly and evenly into the card slot. If the card is not seated properly, it will not work. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch Figure Option card...
Figure 35 Installing Contivity 1600 option cards Replace the card and screw. Replace the top cover. Replace the front bezel. 10 Reconnect the power cord. 11 Turn on the switch. 302283-E Rev 00 Option card Option card slot Motherboard CS160019A...
Figure 36 Installing Contivity 1600 DIMMs Alignment keys To remove DIMMs, pull back locking levers and pull out DIMM. To install DIMMs, pull back locking levers and push in DIMM. Locking lever CS160008A Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch...
11 Reconnect the power cord. 12 Turn on the switch. Memory option The Contivity 1600 ships with 64 Mbits of memory installed. An additional 64 Mbits can be installed. To increase the memory, contact Nortel Networks Customer Support. 302283-E Rev 00 Figure...
Chapter 6 Contivity 600 Option Installation This chapter describes how Nortel Networks trained service personnel can change existing hardware configurations, including installing LAN and WAN cards for the Contivity 600. Note: The expansion slot is renamed to Slot 2 by the Contivity 600 software.
You need a Phillips screwdriver to access the system. Unplug the switch’s power cord from the back of the chassis and all the signal cables. Turn the switch over to see the bottom of the box.
Figure 38 Removing the system from the chassis I/ O E X P C O N S O Contivity 600 system board layout Figure 39 shows the Contivity 600 system board, in particular the option card slot, DIMM memory, and the CPU cooling fan. 302283-E Rev 00 A N S IO N B A Y...
Danger: In spite of the above warning, which is mandated for regulatory approval, you should not change the battery. If you suspect a dead battery, contact Nortel Networks Customer Support. Installing Contivity 600 option cards This section shows you how to install LAN or WAN option cards in the Contivity 600.
Remove the blank PCI bracket by inserting a Phillips screw driver into the slot at the right of the blank PCI bracket and rotating the screw counter-clockwise. Lift out the blank PCI bracket, and slide the replacement card into the intended slot.
Chapter 6 Contivity 600 Option Installation 83 Memory option The Contivity 600 ships with 64 Mbits of memory installed. No additional memory can be installed. Installing Hardware Options for the Contivity VPN Switch...