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  • Page 1 Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide ATTENTION Clicking on a PDF hyperlink takes you to the appropriate page. If necessary, scroll up or down the page to see the beginning of the referenced section. NN47205-300 (322811-A)

  • Page 2: Restricted Rights Legend

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Nortel Networks does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 CE marking statement (Europe only) EN 55022 statement This is to certify that the Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series equipment is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55022 Class A (CISPR 22).
  • Page 4 National Safety Statements of Compliance EN 60950 statement This is to certify that the Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series equipment is in compliance with the requirements of EN 60950 in accordance with the Low Voltage Directive. Additional national differences for all European Union countries have been evaluated for compliance.

  • Page 5: National Environmental Statements Of Compliance

    flame-retardants in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment. Specifically, restricted materials under the RoHS Directive are Lead (including solder used in PCB’s), Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, and Bromine. Nortel declares compliance with the European Union (EU) RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC).

  • Page 6: Weee Directive Compliance Statement

    Treatment applied at end of life of these products in these countries shall comply with the applicable national laws implementing Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Nortel declares compliance with the European Union (EU) WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC).

  • Page 7: Revision History

    January 2007 1.03 Third Draft includes amendments resulting from TA phase reviewers’ comments. January 2007 2.01 Standard Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007 Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...
  • Page 8 8 Revision History Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007 Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Environmental requirements 17 Package contents 18 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series on a table or shelf 19 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series in an equipment rack 21 Cabling requirements for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 23...
  • Page 10 Switch LED state indicators 36 Port LED state indicators 37 Setting IP parameters for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 38 Setting IP parameters using the console port and CLI Quickstart 38 Setting IP parameters using the console port and CLI 40 Setting IP parameters using IP.CFG file on a USB memory device 42...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This guide provides information and instructions to install a 4500 Series Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch. For information about configuration and management of the switch, consult the documentation included with the switch and the product release notes. In addition, before you start the...

  • Page 12: Related Publications

    Integrated redundant power connector for RPS15 cable connection Related publications For more information about managing, configuring, and using the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series switches, see the publications listed in " Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Documentation and related information" (page 12).

  • Page 13: Finding The Latest Updates On The Nortel Web Site

    How to get help This section explains how to get help for Nortel products and services. Getting help from the Nortel Web site The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel Technical Support Web site: www.nortel.com/support This site provides quick access to software, documentation, bulletins, and tools to address issues with Nortel products.

  • Page 14: Getting Help Over The Phone From A Nortel Solutions Center

    Getting help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center If you do not find the information you require on the Nortel Technical Support web site, and have a Nortel support contract, you can also get help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center.

  • Page 15: Installing The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch

    " Environmental requirements" (page 17) • " Package contents" (page 18) • " Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series on a table or shelf" (page 19) • " Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series in an equipment rack"...

  • Page 16: Electrostatic Discharge

    To protect the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch against ESD damage, take the following preventive measures before you connect any data cables to the device: •...

  • Page 17: Environmental Requirements

    —End— Environmental requirements " Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series environmental requirements" (page 17) provides the environmental requirements for the individual switches in this series. Ensure that the area where you install the switch and where it will operate meets these requirements.

  • Page 18: Package Contents

    "Translations of safety messages" (page 53). Package contents "Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series package contents" (page 19) illustrates the components that are provided with each switch in the 4500 Series. If any components are missing, contact the switch vendor.

  • Page 19: Installing The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series On A Table Or Shelf

    Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series on a table or shelf 19 Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series package contents 1. Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 2. Rack-mounting hardware that includes • Rack-mount brackets • Screws to attach brackets to the switch •...
  • Page 20 20 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch To install a 4500 Series switch on a table or shelf, perform the following procedure. Step Action Attach the included rubber footpads on the bottom of the switch at the locations indicated in "Attaching the rubber footpads"...

  • Page 21: Installing The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series In An Equipment Rack

    Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series in an equipment rack 21 Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch on a desk or shelf —End— Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series in an equipment rack Before you start this procedure, ensure that the equipment rack meets these requirements: •...
  • Page 22 22 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Place the bracket with the round holes on the right side of the switch, where the round fan vents are located. Attaching switch brackets Slide the switch into the rack as illustrated in "Mounting the switch"...

  • Page 23: Cabling Requirements For The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series

    Installation and removal of SFP transceivers The following section describes how to install and remove SFP transceivers in the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series. For complete information about SFP transceiver use and designation, see Installing SFP and XFP Transceivers and GBICs (318034-D) Installation of SFP transceivers This section describes how to install SFP transceivers.

  • Page 24: Removal Of Sfp Transceivers

    24 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Step Action Remove the transceiver from the protective packaging. Verify that the transceiver is the correct model for the network configuration. Grasp the transceiver between your thumb and forefinger. Insert the transceiver into the proper module on the switch. Apply a light pressure to the transceiver until it clicks and locks into position in the module.

  • Page 25: Rj-45 Connector Pin Assignments

    —End— RJ-45 connector pin assignments The following section describes the connector pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectors in the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series switches. Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007 Copyright ©...

  • Page 26: Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4548Gt

    26 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Consult the appropriate section for specific information on an individual switch: "4548GT RJ45 connector pin assignments" (page 26) "4548GT-PWR RJ45 connector pin assignments" (page 27) "4550-T RJ45 connector pin assignments" (page 27) "4550T-PWR RJ45 connector pin assignments" (page 28)

  • Page 27: Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4548Gt-Pwr

    Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Note: The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT-PWR uses pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 for the purposes of Power over Ethernet (PoE). Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4550-T The following table describes the RJ-45 connector pin assignments in the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4550-T.

  • Page 28: Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4550T-Pwr

    Not applicable Console port pin assignments "Console port pin assignments" (page 29) describes the console port pin assignments in the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series. Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007 Copyright ©...

  • Page 29: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Ports

    Power specifications for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 29 Note: Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series supports only CLI Quickstart use on the console port. Console port pin assignments Pin Number Connector Signal Carrier detect (not used) Transmit Data (TXD)

  • Page 30: Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4548Gt, 4550T, And 4526Fx

    30 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch • "Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT-PWR and 4550T-PWR" (page The switches in the 4500 Series can use redundant power supplies (RPS). For information about power supplies and RPS, see the following topics: •...

  • Page 31: Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Redundant Power Supply 15 Power Specification

    The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Redundant Power Supply 15 (RPS 15) provides a secondary power source for Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series devices. In addition, when connected to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch, such as the 4548GT-PWR or the 4550T-PWR, the RPS 15 can supplement the amount of Direct to Ethernet (DTE) power to deliver up to 740 watts of PoE.

  • Page 32: Connecting Power To The Back Panel

    "Connecting AC power to the back panel" (page illustrates connecting the AC power cord to the switch back panel. Note: The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series has no AC power switch. When you connect the power cord to a suitable, energized AC power outlet, the switch powers up immediately.

  • Page 33: Checking Leds On The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series

    Checking LEDs on the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 33 Connecting AC power to the back panel WARNING Disconnecting the AC power cord is the only way to turn off AC power to the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series. Always connect the AC power cord in a quickly and safely accessible location in case of an emergency.

  • Page 34: Installation Guide

    34 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT-PWR 1. USB port 4. SFP Transceiver Ports (LEDs above ports) 2. Switch LEDs 5. Console Port 3. 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ports (LEDs above ports)

  • Page 35: Installation Guide

    Checking LEDs on the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 35 Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4550T-PWR 1. USB port 4. 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports (LEDs above ports) 2. Switch LEDs 5. SFP Transceiver Ports (LEDs above ports) 3. 10/100BaseTX ports (LEDs above 6.

  • Page 36: Switch Led State Indicators

    36 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Switch LED state indicators "Switch LED state indicators" (page 36) describes the main switch LED state indications provided by LED color and fluctuation cues. Switch LED state indicators Label Color and Description Status Green, steady The switch is receiving power.

  • Page 37: Port Led State Indicators

    Checking LEDs on the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 37 Port LED state indicators This section describes the port LED state indicators by color and fluctuation cues. The following list describes the three port LEDs: • Activity indicates the level of activity on the link.

  • Page 38: Setting Ip Parameters For The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series

    Setting IP parameters for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series After a Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series switch starts up and initializes all software modules, it begins switching operations. To manage the switch using Telnet or SNMP, or to perform TFTP operations, you must set certain IP parameters.

  • Page 39: Installation Guide

    Setting IP parameters for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 39 You can use any terminal or PC with an appropriate terminal emulator as the management station." Terminal emulation settings" (page 39) lists the parameters that you must use with any terminal emulation software used to connect to the switch.

  • Page 40: Setting Ip Parameters Using The Console Port And Cli

    —End— Note: Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series console port supports Nortel CLI only. When the switch is set to factory default parameters, the CLI Quickstart displays. Setting IP parameters using the console port and CLI If the switch is configured beyond factory default settings, perform the...

  • Page 41: Installation Guide

    Setting IP parameters for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 41 Connect to the switch using the terminal or terminal emulation application. After the Nortel banner appears, press CTRL + Y to display the main menu. Depending on whether the switch is stand-alone or in a stack configuration the stand-alone switch main menu or the stack...

  • Page 42: Setting Ip Parameters Using Ip.cfg File On A Usb Memory Device

    See also " Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports" (page 29) Setting IP parameters using bootp The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series switches are configured to obtain a management IP address using Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) by default. If the switch is connected to the network and an appropriate bootp server is configured, then the server assigns an IP address to the switch.

  • Page 43: Installation Guide

    Setting IP parameters for the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series 43 IP configuration screen Use the fields on the IP configuration screen to configure the IP parameters. All fields are divided into three columns: Configurable, In Use, and Last BootP. Use the Configurable column to configure a new value for the field.

  • Page 44: Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Stacking

    Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 series stacking The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series provides fail-safe stackability. You can connect up to eight 4500 Series devices in a stack to provide uninterrupted connectivity for up to 400 ports. The stack is managed as a single unit.

  • Page 45: Installation Guide

    46)). Note: To create a stack connection, order the appropriate Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series cascade cables to ensure fail-safe stacking. A 1.5 foot stacking cable is included with the switch. For stacking three or more units (maximum 8 units per stack), order the 5’, 10’, 14’...

  • Page 46: Initial Installation Unit Number Assignment

    46 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Connecting cascade cables 1. Base Unit 2. Cascade Cable (connected from Base Unit Cascade Down connector to Unit 2 Cascade Up connector) 3. Cascade Cable (connected from Unit 2 Cascade Down connector to...

  • Page 47: Temporary Base Unit

    Redundant cascade stacking The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series allows a stack of up to eight units into a dual-path cascade stack. If any single unit fails, or if a cable is accidently disconnected, other units in the stack remain operational.

  • Page 48: Replacing Or Adding A Stack Unit

    Note: Automatic Unit Replacment (AUR) for both configuration and software is enabled for all Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series platforms and software releases. This means that the agent code image, on a replacement unit, is automatically upgraded or downgraded to...

  • Page 49: Removing A Stack Unit

    (stack up) or cascade down (stack down). This designation depends on the stack cabling arrangement. Nortel recommends that you use Cascade Down configuration. (see "Cascade down"...

  • Page 50: Cascade Down

    2. Last Unit 3. Cascade Cable 4. Cascade Cable Note: Since many network management software packages assume a cascade down (stack down) configuration, Nortel recommends that you use a cascade down configuration. Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard...

  • Page 51: Cascade Up

    3. Cascade Down connector with cable connected 4. Cascade Cable Note: Because many network management software packages use a cascade down (stack down) configuration, Nortel recommends that you use a cascade down configuration. (See "Cascade down" (page 50) Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard...

  • Page 52: Installation Guide

    52 Installing the Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch Regardless of stack configuration, the following guidelines apply: • When you apply power to the stack, the base unit initializes, typically within 60 seconds, and the entire stack powers up as a single logical unit.

  • Page 53: Translations Of Safety Messages

    Ogni unità deve essere fissata al rack con le staffe di montaggio appropriate. Le staffe di montaggio non sono state progettate per supportare più unità. Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007 Copyright ©...

  • Page 54: Installation Guide Nn47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February

    Se nello slot non vengono installati moduli, assicurarsi di mantenere la piastra di copertura metallica in sede sopra lo slot. La rimozione della piastra impedisce la ventilazione e il corretto raffreddamento dell’unità. Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007...

  • Page 55: Installation Guide

    Para apagar el dispositivo debe desenchufar el cable. Conecte siempre el cable de alimentación a una toma segura y de fácil acceso por si se produjera alguna situación de emergencia. Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007...

  • Page 56: Installation Guide

    Senza un’adeguata messa a terra, chiunque tocchi lo switch corre il rischio di ricevere una scossa elettrica. L’assenza di un percorso per la messa a terra verso lo switch può comportare un eccesso di emissioni. Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007...

  • Page 57: Installation Guide

    Table installation 19 Preface 11 Translations of safety messages 53 Rack installation 21 USB ports 29 Related publications 12 Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007 Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 58: Installation Guide

    58 Index Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series Installation Guide NN47205-300 02.01 Standard 5.0 23 February 2007 Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks Nortel Networks Confidential...

  • Page 60: Installation Guide

    Sourced in Canada and the United States of America. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes in design or components as progress in engineering and manufacturing may warrant.

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