Chapter 3: Introduction; Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series - Avaya 4500 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 3: Introduction

This guide provides information and instructions to install a 4500 Series Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch.
For information about configuration and management of the switch, see the documentation included with
the switch and the product release notes.
You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver, an AC power cord that meets the requirements of the appropriate,
local electrical codes (see
cable and connector to match the male DTE connector (DB-9) on the switch to successfully accomplish
the installation procedures in this document:

Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series

The following table describes the 4500 Series of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches.
Table 1: 4500 Series Switch Platforms
4500 Series Switch Model
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
4526FX
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
4526T
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
4526T–PWR
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
4550T
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
4550T–PWR
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
4524GT
Installation
Table 13: International power cord specifications
24 100BaseFX ports (MTRJ connector) plus 2
10/100/1000 SFP combo ports
Redundant power slot for DC/DC converter installation.
24 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 ports plus 2 10/100/1000/
SFP combo ports
Redundant power slot for DC/DC converter installation.
24 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 ports with PoE plus 2
10/100/1000/SFP combo ports
Integrated redundant power connector for RPS 15 cable
Connection.
48 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 ports plus 2 10/100/1000 SFP
combo ports
Redundant power slot for DC/DC converter installation.
48 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 ports with PoE plus 2
10/100/1000 SFP combo ports
Integrated redundant power connector for RPS15 cable
connection.
24 10/100/1000Base TX RJ-45 ports and 4 shared SFP
ports
Redundant power slot for DC/DC converter installation.
on page 35), and a console
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