Alcatel OmniStack 8008 Getting Started Manual

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Part No. 060118-10, Rev. A
December 2000
OmniStack
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8008

Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1: Getting Started Guide

    Part No. 060118-10, Rev. A December 2000 OmniStack ® 8008 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 Additionally, with 24-hour-a-day access to Alcatel’s Service and Support web page, you’ll be able to view and update any case (open or closed) that you have reported to Alcatel’s technical support, open a new case or access helpful release notes, technical bulletins, and manuals.
  • Page 3 Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Installing the Switch Package Contents Description of Hardware Mounting the Switch Stacking Switches on a Flat Surface Mounting Switches in a Rack Connecting the Switch System Connecting to a Gigabit Port Powering On the Switch Verifying Port Status Verifying System Operation Applications Product Specifications...
  • Page 6 Contents...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    With 16 Gigabits of aggregate bandwidth, this Alcatel switch provides the quickest solution to meeting the growing demands on your network’s limited resources. Each...
  • Page 8: Installing The Switch

    Before installing the switch verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local Alcatel distributor. Also be sure you have all the necessary tools and cabling before installing the switch.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Switch

    Installing the Switch Mounting the Switch This switch can be placed directly on your desktop, or mounted in a rack. Before you start installing the switch, make sure you can provide the right operating environment, including power requirements, sufficient physical space, and proximity to other devices that are to be connected.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Switch System

    ® 8008 Omnistack Connecting the Switch System ® The OmniStack 8008 provides 8 SC-type fiber optic ports. Each of these ports support connection to 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet. Connecting to a Gigabit Port When connecting fiber cable to a 1000BASE-SX port on the switch, be sure you use an SC-type connector.
  • Page 11: Powering On The Switch

    Installing the Switch Powering On the Switch Plug the power cord into the power socket on the rear of the switch, and the other end into a power outlet. (If you have purchased a redundant power supply, plug it into the “DC INPUT”...
  • Page 12: Applications

    ® 8008 Omnistack Applications This switch segments your network, significantly increasing both bandwidth and throughput. Each port on the switch can be attached to any IEEE 802.3z-compliant Gigabit Ethernet device, such as another switch, full-duplex repeater, or a server’s network adapter. All switch ports can operate at 1 Gbps full duplex, providing 2 Gbps of bandwidth to the attached device.
  • Page 13: Product Specifications

    Web-based management via HTTP protocol to access embedded management program; Full-featured SNMP/RMON management using network management software Management Agent MIB support: MIB II (RFC1213), Bridge MIB (RFC 1493), Ethernet-like MIB (RFC1643), RMON MIB (RFC1757), and Alcatel’s private MIB RMON Groups 1,2,3,9 (Statistics, History, Alarm, Event)
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Solution:Check the power outlet by plugging in another device that is functioning properly. Check the power cord with another device. If these measures fail to resolve the problem, contact Alcatel Technical Support. Power and Cooling Problems If the power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or internal power supply as explained in the previous section.
  • Page 15: Emi Certification

    Note: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, Alcatel requires that you use a quality interface cable when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Alcatel could void the user’s authority to operate...
  • Page 16: Bsmi Class A (Taiwan)

    ® 8008 Omnistack BSMI Class A (Taiwan) VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) CE Mark Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that this product complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014. It conforms to the following specifications: EMC:EN55022(1988)/CISPR-22(1985) Class B EN 61000-4-2(1996) 4 kVCD, 8 kVAD EN 61000-4-3(1996)
  • Page 17: Safety Compliance

    Safety Compliance Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety When using a fiber optic port, never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on. Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité...
  • Page 18: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)

    ® 8008 Omnistack Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany) Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.
  • Page 19 Internetworking, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the expressed written permission of Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. Alcatel ® and the Alcatel logo are registered trademarks of Alcatel. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. P/N 060118-10, Rev. A 12/00 150515-101...

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