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  • Page 1 OmniAccess 6000 Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Copyright Copyright © 2005 Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Originated in the USA. Trademarks Alcatel AP60/61, Alcatel 70, Alcatel 6000, and Alcatel AOS-W, are trademarks of Alcatel in the United States and certain other countries.
  • Page 3 Electromagnetic Interference FCC - Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Laser Notice

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Warning—This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. EU - Class A This product complies with EN55022 Class A and EN55024 standards.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents To the Network Manager The Alcatel Wireless LAN ....Solution ..Deployment Summary viii Preface ..Overview of this Manual .
  • Page 6 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide The Power Supply ..Chapter 5 ....Features ..

  • Page 7: To The Network Manager

    To the Network Manager As with any full-featured network equipment, deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN solution requires a degree of planning. The process may involve multiple components as well as various individuals in your organization. As the network manager, you should become familiar with the components and deployment summary outlined in this section.

  • Page 8: Deployment Summary

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Deployment Summary This section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN solution, and indicates the document where appropriate instructions can be found. —Documents named below are included on the Alcatel Documentation Library CD-ROM.

  • Page 9: Monitoring And Maintenance

    Determine how many access points are needed and where they should be located. Simulate network failures and recovery characteristics, and adjust place- ment if necessary. The Alcatel AOS-W User Guide provides instructions. Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless Access Points This requires a trained technician.
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  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface The preface includes the following information: An overview of the sections in this manual A list of related documentation for further reading A key to the various text conventions used throughout this manual Alcatel support and service information Overview of this Manual This manual is for trained technicians responsible for installing the Alcatel 6000 series Wireless LAN Switch.

  • Page 12: Text Conventions

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Alcatel AP Installation Guide Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize important concepts: P-1 Text Conventions ABLE Type Style Description Italics This style is used to emphasize important terms and to mark the titles of books.

  • Page 13: Contacting Alcatel

    Contacting Alcatel Web Site Main Site http://www.Alcatel networks.com Support http://www.Alcatel networks.com/support E-mail Sales sales@Alcatel networks.com Support support@Alcatel networks.com Telephone Numbers Main 408-227-4500 408-227-4550 Sales 408-754-1201 Support In the U.S.: 800-WI-FI-LAN (800-943-4526) International:408-754-1200 Preface xiii...
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  • Page 15: Chapter 1 System Overview

    HAPTER System Overview The Alcatel 6000-series Wireless LAN Switch is an enterprise-class, modular switch which connects, controls, and intelligently integrates wireless Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into the wired LAN. This chapter introduces you to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. It describes the general features of the modular system and illustrates key physical elements.

  • Page 16: Physical Description

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide All modules are hot-swappable by trained technicians. Physical Description Card Slots Module Handles Mount Fan Tray Mount Holes Slot Holes Power Supply Slots 1-1 Alcatel 6000-series Wireless LAN Switch IGURE System —Figure 1-1 depicts an Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch with the minimum components required for operation.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Slot 3 This slot is for adding a second line card. Module Handles All module handles are used only for removing and inserting the individual modules. —Never use the module handles to lift or move the Alcatel AUTION Wireless LAN Switch chassis.
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  • Page 19: Installing The Chassis

    Mounting the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch in a rack Connecting power to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Pre-Installation Checklist You will need the following during installation: OmniAccess 6000 Wireless LAN Switch components (see “Minimum Switch Configuration” page OmniAccess 6000 rack mounting kit (see “Rack Mounting Kit”...

  • Page 20: Precautions

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Precautions —Dangerous voltage in excess of 240VAC is always present AUTION while the Alcatel Power Supply Module is plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove all rings, jewelry, and other potentially conductive material before working with this product.

  • Page 21: Requirements

    Chapter 2 Requirements Minimum Switch Configuration An OmniAccess 6000 Wireless LAN Switch must include the following basic components (as shown in Figure 1-1 page One modular Wireless LAN switch chassis One fan tray One supervisor card in Slot 0 One line card in Slot 2 Adequate power supplies —The number and type of power supplies required depends on the number and...

  • Page 22: Selecting A Location

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Selecting a Location The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch, like other network and computing devices, requires an “electronics friendly” environment. Reliable power Verify that your electrical outlet is compatible with the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch power supplies.

  • Page 23: Mounting The Chassis

    Chapter 2 Mounting the Chassis Verify that your rack environment meets requirements (see “Selecting a Location” page Attach the rack mounting brackets to the switch chassis as shown in Figure 2-2. 6-32 flat head screws 2-2 Attaching the Rack Mounting Brackets IGURE The bracket stamped with slot numbers is for the right-hand side of the switch.
  • Page 24 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Attach the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch to the rack. —To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment, get help AUTION for lifting and positioning the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. Also, do not install the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch in any fashion where instability or uneven mechanical loading may occur.

  • Page 25: Adding Modules

    Chapter 2 —Some cabinets require different screws which are not included. Verify that you use the correct screws or fasteners for your rack system. Adding Modules If you have received your modules separately from the chassis, or wish to expand the system with additional modules, see Part 2 of this manual for specific instructions on installing each module.
  • Page 26 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide —Use of a power line conditioner or Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) can decrease or mitigate problems caused by power service fluctuations. Ver- ify that the output of any power shaping device is compatible with the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch power supplies.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis...
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  • Page 29: Verifying The Installation

    HAPTER Verifying the Installation Once the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch is physically installed, run the following power-on test: Turn on all installed power supplies in quick succes- sion. For each power supply, place the power switch in the on (|) position.
  • Page 30 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide The fan tray Fan Status LED is still solid green. One the line card: The Power LED is still solid green. The Status LED is solid green. On the supervisor card: The power LED is still solid green.

  • Page 31: The Fan Tray

    HAPTER The Fan Tray The Alcatel 6000-series Fan Tray (OWA-6000-FT) promotes proper air circulation for cooling the specialized modules in the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and is required for their normal operation. This chapter describes the general features and physical characteristics of the fan tray, and provides instructions for replacing the module if necessary.

  • Page 32: Physical Description

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Physical Description The fan tray slot is located on the left side of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch chassis and extends from the front of the chassis to the back. SLOT SLOT STATUS 4-1 Alcatel 6000-series Fan Tray...

  • Page 33: Replacing A Fan Tray

    Chapter 4 Fan Status LED During operation, the Fan Status LED provides the following information: 4-1 Fan Status LED ABLE Status Description The fan tray is not operating. Green The fan tray is receiving power and all three fans are operating properly.
  • Page 34 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Prepare the New Fan Tray Unpack the new fan tray. Inspect the new fan tray to verify that it is undamaged. Place the new fan tray in a safe, accessible place near the switch, ready for prompt insertion.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4 Insert the New Fan Tray Pick up the new fan tray by the handle provided on its front panel. Carefully insert the fan tray into the chassis fan tray slot. Align the rear of the fan tray with the guide rails in the switch fan tray slot and slide it gently toward the backplane.The module should slide in easily most of the way.
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  • Page 37: The Power Supply

    HAPTER The Power Supply The Alcatel 6000-series Power Supply adapts electrical power for use with the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. The switch chassis has multiple slots that can hold individual power supplies to support load sharing and fault tolerance. This chapter describes the general features and physical characteristics of the power supply.
  • Page 38 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Load Sharing Load sharing occurs when more than one power supply of the same rating are installed in the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and turned on. Load sharing divides the total power load of the switch among all available power supplies.

  • Page 39: Physical Description

    Chapter 5 Physical Description 200 W Power Supply ( OWA-6000-PS200 4A MAX O.T.P DC OK AC OK 400 W Power Supply ( OWA-6000-PS400 6.5A MAX O.T.P DC OK AC OK 5-1 Alcatel 6000-series Power Supplies IGURE Module Fastening Screws These two captive fastening screws hold the power supply in place in the switch chassis.
  • Page 40 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Indicator LEDs 5-1 200 W Power Supply LEDs ABLE LED Name Position State Description Over Power supply temperature is okay. Temp. Amber Power supply fan has failed or Protection temperature is too high. DC Okay Middle Green DC power output is okay.

  • Page 41: Power Management

    Chapter 5 Power Input Socket The power input socket accepts a power cord with a standard IEC320 connector. For proper safety and performance, the power cord must be rated to 10 A and conform to grounded electrical standards in the country where the product is operated.
  • Page 42 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide 5-3 Alcatel 6000-series Power Requirements ABLE Model Power Number Power Component Name Number Rating of Units Subtotal Alcatel 6000-series Fan Tray OWA-6000- 12 W 12 W Alcatel 6000 Supervisor Card OWA-SC-2 50 W with Crypto Accelerator...

  • Page 43: Required Power Supplies

    Chapter 5 Required Power Supplies Once you’ve calculated the total power required by your Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch, you can easily determine the type and number of power supplies required: 5-4 Required Power Supplies ABLE Power Supplies Required for Total Power Required Required Redundancy 200 W or less...

  • Page 44: Inserting A Power Supply

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide 5-6 Maximum Load using 400 W Power Supplies ABLE Power Component Description Power Factor Subtotal Total power required (from worksheet on 1.25 page safety 400 W Power Supply 26 W units = (OWA-6000-PS400) overhead Maximum power load in Watts: Verify that the maximum power load does not exceed the capacity of your electrical circuits.
  • Page 45 Chapter 5 —When using more than one power supply, verify that they are all of the same type. Do not mix 200 W and 400 W power supplies in the same chas- sis. If replacing a previously installed power supply, first see “Removing a Power Supply”...
  • Page 46 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Secure the power cord (optional 400 W only). OWA-6000-PS400 When the power cord is attached, swing the power cord retaining clip to the right as shown in Figure 5-3. This will hold the plug in place and help prevent it from being removed accidentally.

  • Page 47: Removing A Power Supply

    Chapter 5 Removing a Power Supply —This procedure should be performed by a trained technician. AUTION Verify you understand the procedure and all precautions. Before beginning, read the entire procedure. Verify you understand all the precautions in these steps as well as those on page Verify the power switch on the power supply to be removed is in the Off ( ) position.
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  • Page 49: The Supervisor Card

    HAPTER The Supervisor Card The Alcatel OmniAccess Supervisor Card I The Alcatel 6000 Supervisor Card (OWA-SC-1) serves as a switching hub, performs the frame processing functions, and supervises the data switching functions of all the other modules in the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. This chapter describes the general features and physical description of the supervisor card, details the compatible cables and connectors, and covers the steps needed to insert and...

  • Page 50: Physical Description

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Upgradable Firmware The supervisor card firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are made available. Upgrades can be installed locally using the built-in PCMCIA drive or console or management port, or remotely using TFTP . See the Alcatel AOS-W User’s Guide for details.
  • Page 51 Chapter 6 Indicator LEDs 6-1 Supervisor Card LEDs ABLE State Description Power Green Module is receiving proper DC power. Module is powered off. Status Green Module has booted and is functioning properly. Module is loading software. Amber Module has loaded software and is initializing.
  • Page 52 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Serial Port This port is for connecting a local management console. It is required to access the text-based Command-Line Interface (CLI) for initial configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. It can also be used for management, troubleshooting, and to enable the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet management port for higher-level management functions.

  • Page 53: Port & Cable Specifications

    Chapter 6 See the Alcatel AOS-W User’s Guide for information on using the features available through this port. Utilization LEDs The supervisor card has a bank of five utilization LEDs. While booting, these LEDs light in sequential fashion. During operation, these LEDs light to indicate the level of activity in a functioning module.
  • Page 54 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Communication settings for the console port are specified in Table 6-4 6-4 Console Terminal Settings ABLE Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 None None —Do not connect Access Points to the serial console port.

  • Page 55: Inserting A Supervisor Card

    Chapter 6 FE Management Port The FE management port provides a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection to a management network. The RJ-45 female connector port pin-outs are shown Figure 6-4: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 Female Pin-Out ETH Tx+ ETH Tx– ETH Rx+ ETH Rx–...
  • Page 56 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Prepare the supervisor slot. The first supervisor card should be installed in Slot 0 of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch chassis. A second optional supervisor card can be installed in Slot 1 if desired. Supervisor cards cannot be installed in Slot 2 or Slot 3.

  • Page 57: Removing A Supervisor Card

    Chapter 6 Removing a Supervisor Card —This procedure should be performed by a trained technician. AUTION The supervisor card is hot-swappable and can be removed from the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch chassis while system power is on or off. Verify you understand the procedure and all precautions. Before beginning, read the entire procedure.

  • Page 58: The Alcatel Omniaccess Supervisor Card Ii

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide The Alcatel OmniAccess Supervisor Card II The Alcatel 6000 Supervisor Card (OWA-SC-2) is the same as the Alcatel 6000 Supervisor Card (OWA-SC-1) except the OWA-SC-2 crypto accelerator consists of 16 cores— compared with eight supported by the OWA-SC-1. The OWA-SC-2 supports 256 Mbytes of memory—compared with 128 Mbytes of...

  • Page 59: The Line Cards

    HAPTER The Line Cards Alcatel 6000 Line Cards provide network interfaces for connecting the Alcatel 6000 Wireless LAN Switch to Access Points (APs) and the wired LAN. The line cards aggregate and route traffic between the switch’s Ethernet ports under the direction of the switch’s supervisor card.

  • Page 60: Physical Description

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide When a compatible Power Over Ethernet (POE) device (such as the Alcatel Wireless Access Point) is connected to an FE+SPOE port, the port can provide operating power to that device through the connected Ethernet cable. This allows APs to be installed in areas where electrical outlets are unavailable, undesirable, or not permitted, such as in the plenum and air handling spaces.
  • Page 61 Chapter 7 24 FE Ports These ports are used to connect APs and wired LAN segments to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. These ports provide 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity, and in some cases, power and serial connectivity as well. See page 49 for port and cable specifications.
  • Page 62 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Module Indicator LEDs Power LED This LED is green when the line card is properly installed and the system is powered up. Status LED During operation, the Status LED provides the following information: 7-3 Line Card Status LED...

  • Page 63: Port & Cable Specifications

    Chapter 7 2 GE ports The GE ports can provide high-bandwidth uplinks between the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN. The GE port sockets accept a variety of Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) for versatility in selecting optical and electrical interfaces.

  • Page 64: Pin Outs

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Pin Outs The RJ-45 female connector pin-outs for each type of line card are shown in Figure 7-2: WS-5031 Line Card RJ-45 Female 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Pin-Out Rx– LNK/ Tx– LNK/ Direction Input Output WS-5032 Line Card...
  • Page 65 Chapter 7 Cables The type of cable required for each port depends on the device being connected: Direct connection to a SPOE compatible device On the SPOE Line Card ( OAW-LC-2G24F P), all ports support SPOE. This requires an 8-conductor Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 male connector.
  • Page 66 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Connection to a regular 10/100 Mbps Ethernet segment This requires a 4- or 8-conductor Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 male connector. The port detects MDI/MDX and automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables.
  • Page 67 Chapter 7 Replacing a GBIC Insert GBIC With Label Up Squeeze Release Tabs and Remove GBIC 7-3 GBIC Removal and Insertion IGURE Cables The following table lists the cable characteristics for approved GBICs: 7-8 GE Cable Characteristics ABLE GBIC Type Characteristics 1000BASE-T (copper) Cable:...

  • Page 68: Oaw-Lc-2G Features

    OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide 7-8 GE Cable Characteristics ABLE GBIC Type Characteristics Cable: 50 µm multimode fiber Connect SC-type fiber optic Up to 550 m (1800 feet) Range: 1000BASE-LX Cable: 9-10 µm singlemode fiber Connect SC-type fiber optic Up to 10km (6.21 miles)

  • Page 69: Physical Description

    Chapter 7 Physical Description POWER LNK/ LNK/ STATUS LNK/ Alcatel Line Card II Module Module Fastening Screws 2 GE ports Each GE port has its own LNK/ACT LED, located to the right of the port. During operation, these LEDs provide the following status information: 8 GE LNK/ACT LED ABLE Status...
  • Page 70 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Module Indicator LEDs Power LED This LED lights green when the line card is properly installed and the system is powered up. Status LED During operation, the Status LED provides the following information: 9 Line Card Status LED...

  • Page 71: Inserting A Line Card

    Chapter 7 Inserting a Line Card —This procedure should be performed by a trained technician. AUTION The line card is hot-swappable and can be inserted into the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch chassis while system power is on or off. However, removing a line card on a live switch is service affecting and all traffic processing will stop until the replacement line card is installed and operating.
  • Page 72 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide If the system is powered up, the module’s Power LED will light up green if the line card is inserted properly. Secure the line card. Use a #2 Phillips or cross-head screwdriver to push in the captive fastening screws and turn them clockwise until moderate resistance is felt.

  • Page 73: Removing A Line Card

    Chapter 7 Removing a Line Card —This procedure should be performed by a trained technician. AUTION The line card is hot-swappable and can be inserted into the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch chassis while system power is on or off. However, removing a line card on a live switch is service affecting and all traffic processing will stop until the replacement line card is installed and operating.
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  • Page 75: Appendix A Specifications

    PPENDIX Specifications Physical A-1 Physical Specifications ABLE Item Measurement Size Height 14.9 cm (5.85 inches) Width 44.2 cm (17.4 inches) Depth 31.8 cm (12.5 inches) Weight 26.5 KG (58 lbs.) maximum 6.3 KG (13.9 lbs.) chassis and fan tray 4.4 KG (9.6 lbs.) each power supply 1.8 KG (4 lbs.) each supervisor or line card Environment A-2 Environmental Specifications...
  • Page 76 OmniAccess 6000: Installation Guide Operation A-3 Operational Specifications ABLE Item Measurement Power Supplies Model OWA-6000-PS200— Input: 90-132/170-264 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 48 V, 8 A Model OWA-6000-PS400— Input: 85-264 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 48 V, 8 A Network HTML Web-browser interface...

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