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ALAXALA AX8600R

Quick Start Guide

AX86R-Q001-10X
Reading and storing this guide
- Before you use the equipment, carefully read the guide and make sure that you understand all safety precautions.
- After reading this guide, keep it in a convenient place for easy reference.

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    ALAXALA AX8600R Quick Start Guide AX86R-Q001-10X Reading and storing this guide - Before you use the equipment, carefully read the guide and make sure that you understand all safety precautions. - After reading this guide, keep it in a convenient place for easy reference.
  • Page 2 This manual applies to the models in the AX8600R series of devices.  Export restrictions In the event that any or all ALAXALA products (including technologies, programs and services) described or contained herein are controlled under any of applicable export control laws and regulations (including the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law of Japan and United States export control laws and regulations), such products shall not be exported without obtaining the required export licenses from the authorities concerned in accordance with the above laws.
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing this AX8600R series device (ALAXALA terabit router). This guide describes the procedures for the AX8600R series device, from unpacking to the basic configurations. In addition, this guide also explains how to use the AX8600R series manuals to ensure stable operation of the Device.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information The following indications are used as headings for the notes regarding safety. Phrases such as WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE are used in combination with the safety precaution symbol to indicate different levels of precautions. This symbol is the safety precaution symbol. It is used to call attention to potential dangers to the user.
  • Page 6 Safety Information (continued) WARNING  If anything seems wrong, immediately turn off the power. If smoke or an unusual smell is coming from the Device, or if liquid is spilled into the Device or a foreign object falls into the Device, immediately turn off power to the Device as described below. Continuing operation might result in a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 7 Safety Information (continued) WARNING  Ensure that the capacity for incoming current to the distribution board is greater than the operating current of the power facility circuit breaker. Ensure that the capacity for incoming current to the distribution board is greater than the operating current of the power facility circuit breaker.
  • Page 8 Safety Information (continued) WARNING  Installing and carrying the main unit must be performed by trained personnel or a professional carrier. The maximum weight of the main units is as shown in the table below. Installing and carrying the main unit must be performed by trained personnel or a professional carrier.
  • Page 9 Safety Information (continued) WARNING  Do not overload the power outlet. Do not overload the power outlet by connecting multiple power plugs to the same outlet. Overloading the outlet causes the codes and outlet to overheat, and might result in a fire or in the power facility circuit breaker tripping due to excessive power used.
  • Page 10 Safety Information (continued) CAUTION  Do not install the Device in a dusty or humid location. Do not install the Device in a dusty or humid location. Doing so might result in a fire or electric shock.  If you move the Device to a location that has a significant temperature difference from the previous location, do not use the Device immediately after you move it.
  • Page 11 Safety Information (continued) CAUTION  When moving the Device, do not hold the handle of an optional module. When moving the Device, do not hold the handle of the fan unit or power input unit, or the lever of the power supply unit.
  • Page 12 Safety Information (continued) CAUTION  Do not touch the SFP-T transceiver during operation or just after operation has stopped. During operation and when a link is being established, the temperature of the SFP-T transceiver can rise to 65 C. Do not touch the SFP-T transceiver while it is operating and just after it has stopped.
  • Page 13 Safety Information (continued) CAUTION  Lithium battery The Device has a lithium battery for the real-time clock. Do not replace the lithium battery of the Device. Keep the points below in mind. Incorrect handling of the lithium battery might cause heat generation, rupture, or ignition, resulting in injury.
  • Page 14 The transceivers have labels to certify that they are standard products of the manufacturer or ALAXALA Networks Corporation. However, such labels are attached where they do not interfere with heat dissipation from the transceiver or with the mechanism that prevents the transceiver from coming loose from the cage.
  • Page 15 Safety Information (continued) NOTICE  When removing optional modules, attach blank panels. Attach a blank panel to a slot where an optional module is not mounted. If you use the Device without attaching a blank panel, airflow through the Device cannot be maintained. If airflow is not maintained, the temperature inside the Device rises, resulting in failures.
  • Page 16 Safety Information (continued) NOTICE  Keep the Device away from magnetism. Keep the Device away from anything that generates magnetism such as magnets or audio speakers. Keeping the Device near magnetism might result in a malfunction of the Device.  Do not use a TV or a radio near the Device. Placing the Device near a TV or a radio might affect both devices.
  • Page 17 Safety Information (continued) NOTICE  Maintenance Clean any dirty areas on the exterior of the device with a clean, dry cloth, or a cloth damp with (but not soaked with) water or a neutral detergent. Do not use volatile organic solutions (such as benzene or paint thinner), chemicals, chemically treated cloths, or pesticides because these substances might deform, discolor, or damage the device.

  • Page 18: Warning Labels

    Safety Information (continued) Warning Labels The warning labels that are attached to parts of the devices as shown in the figures below. Read through the contents of the labels before handling the Device. Do not remove the labels or allow them to become soiled. The Device (rear side) Safety-14...
  • Page 19 Safety Information (continued) Warning Labels Fan unit Basic control unit Packet routing unit Power supply unit Safety-15...
  • Page 20 Safety Information (continued) Warning Labels Power supply unit The bottom rear side of the power supply unit might be hot. SFP-T Safety-16...

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Safety Information Safety- 1 Preparations 1.1 Reading sequence of the AX8600R series manuals 1.2 Verifying supplied components 1.3 Preparing the necessary items Installing the Device 2.1 Installing the Device 2.1.1 Overview of the installation steps 2.1.2 Details of the installation steps 2.2 Other preparations...

  • Page 23: Preparations

    Preparations This chapter describes the preparations required to use the Device. It also describes the manual organization for AX8600R series devices, where this guide fits into the manual organization, and how to use the manuals. 1.1 Reading sequence for the AX8600R series manuals 1.2 Verifying supplied components...

  • Page 24: Reading Sequence Of The Ax8600R Series Manuals

    1.1 Reading sequence of the AX8600R series manuals The figure below shows the reading sequence for the AX8600R series manuals. This guide explains only the operations from unpacking the Device to setting it up for basic operation. Note that this guide provides only a minimum amount of information. To take advantage of the wealth of functions provided by AX8600R series devices, see the following manuals.

  • Page 25: Verifying Supplied Components

    1.2 Verifying supplied components Use the packing list included in the shipping package to make sure that all of the components and accessories were received.

  • Page 26: Preparing The Necessary Items

    1.3 Preparing the necessary items To set up the Device, prepare the following in addition to the main unit, components, and accessories. Operation terminal Prepare a personal computer or a workstation that supports the specifications in the following table. Table 1-1 Operation terminal (for connecting to the console port) Item Specifications Communication port...

  • Page 27: Installing The Device

    Installing the Device This chapter describes the procedure for connecting the power and interface cables to the main unit, and then turning on the power. 2.1 Installing the Device 2.2 Other preparations...

  • Page 28: Installing The Device

    2.1 Installing the Device This section describes how to install the Device. 2.1.1 Overview of the installation steps AX8616R (when an AC power supply unit is mounted) Figure 2-1 Schematic view of AX8616R (front side) Step 6. Check the LED Step 2.
  • Page 29 AX8616R (when a DC power supply unit is mounted) Figure 2-3 Schematic view of AX8616R (front side) Step 6. Check the LED Step 2. Attach the wrist strap Step 4. Connect the interface cables Step 3. Connect the operation terminal Figure 2-4 Schematic view of AX8616R (rear side) Step 1.
  • Page 30 AX8632R (when an AC power supply unit is mounted) Figure 2-5 Schematic view of AX8632R (front side) Step 6. Check the LED Step 4. Connect the interface cables Step 2. Attach the wrist strap Step 3. Connect the operation terminal Figure 2-6 Schematic view of AX8632R (rear side) Step 1.
  • Page 31 AX8632R (when a DC power supply unit is mounted) Figure 2-7 Schematic view of AX8632R (front side) Step 6. Check the LED Step 4. Connect the interface cables Step 2. Attach the wrist strap Step 3. Connect the operation terminal Figure 2-8 Schematic view of AX8632R (rear side) Step 1.

  • Page 32: Details Of The Installation Steps

    2.1.2 Details of the installation steps [Step 1] Connecting a power cable When using the Device with AC power Connect the 100 V AC or 200 V AC power cable to the power connector of the power input unit that corresponds to the mounted power supply unit. For details about the installation location of the power input units corresponding to the power supply units, see the following table.
  • Page 33 [Step 2] Attaching the wrist strap Attach the anti-static wrist strap to the wrist strap terminal. The wrist strap terminal on the Device is designed to use a 4-mm banana plug. NOTE Use a wrist strap with a 4-mm banana plug terminal. [Step 3] Connecting the operation terminal Connect the operation terminal to the console port.
  • Page 34 [Step 6] Checking the LED If the STATUS LED of the basic control unit turns green, the Device is running. Basic control unit The following describes the process up until the Device starts. Powered on Started Self-diagnosis and software loading Running Blinking Always green...

  • Page 35: Other Preparations

    2.2 Other preparations Installing and removing optional modules For details about how to install or remove an optional module such as a fan unit, power input unit, power supply unit, basic control unit, switch fabric unit, packet routing unit, network interface board, memory card, or transceiver, see the AX8600R Hardware Instruction Manual.

  • Page 37: Operations Required For Initial Installation

    Operations Required for Initial Installation This chapter describes the operations required when you first install the Device, such as setting the administrator mode password, adding and deleting user accounts, and setting the time. 3.1 Overview of the command input modes 3.2 Overview of initial setup operations 3.3 Login 3.4 Setting the administrator mode password...

  • Page 38: Overview Of The Command Input Modes

    3.1 Overview of the command input modes The command line interface (CLI) for the Device has the following command input modes: user mode, administrator mode, and configuration command mode. To set up or change the Device configuration or view the Device status, you need to switch to the appropriate command input mode and enter a configuration or operation command.

  • Page 39: Overview Of Initial Setup Operations

    3.2 Overview of initial setup operations This section provides an overview of the operations required when you first install the Device. For detailed operations, see the subsequent sections. The operations below are the minimum requirements for initial installation. NOTE For details about the operations after the initial operations, see the manuals listed in 4.1 operation management and configuration settings.

  • Page 40: Login

    Device. login: operator ... Enter the user name operator Copyright (c) 2013 ALAXALA Networks Corporation. All rights reserved. > Although the screen shots provided in the following explanations might differ NOTE depending on the software version, the basic operations are the same.

  • Page 41: Setting The Administrator Mode Password

    3.4 Setting the administrator mode password Specify the password for administrator mode. > enable ... Switch to administrator mode. # configure ... Switch to configuration command mode. (config)# enable password input ... Enable the administrator mode password setting. ******** New password: ...

  • Page 42: Adding A User Account And Deleting The User Account "Operator

    ... Log in with the user name newuser that you registered. Password: ******** ... Enter the login password (the password you set in step 1). Copyright (c) 2013 ALAXALA Networks Corporation. All rights reserved. > enable ... Switch to administrator mode. Password: ******** ...

  • Page 43: Setting The Time

    3.6 Setting the time Set the time zone. The following example shows the procedure for setting the time zone to Japan and the time to March 22nd, 2013, at 15:30. # configure ... Switch to configuration command mode. (config)# clock timezone JST +9 ...

  • Page 45: Operations After Installation

    Operations After Installation This chapter describes the manuals you need to reference to specify advanced settings for the Device, check the operating status, and troubleshoot any problem that might occur. 4.1 Operation management and configuration settings 4.2 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 46: Operation Management And Configuration Settings

    4.1 Operation management and configuration settings For details about operation management and configuration settings, see the manuals below. (Numbers in parentheses indicate the manual number.)  Manuals for operation management and configuration settings: - Software Manual Configuration Guide Vol. 1 (AX86R-S001X) - Software Manual Configuration Guide Vol.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    4.2 Troubleshooting For details about how to troubleshoot when a problem occurs, see the corresponding manual shown below. (Numbers in parentheses indicate the manual number.) - Troubleshooting Guide (AX86R-T001X)

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