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About This Manual Related Documentation In addition to this manual, each H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches documentation set includes the following: Manual Content It is used for assisting the users H3C S3100 Series Ethernet in data configurations and Switches Operation Manual typical applications.
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Chapter Contents Introduces the procedures to install an S3100 Series Ethernet Switch, 3 Installation including the setup of the mainframe, cards and cables. 4 Lightning Protection of the Introduces lightning protection of Switch S3100 Series Ethernet Switches. Conventions The manual uses the following conventions: I.
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Convention Description Means reader careful. Improper operation may cause data loss or damage Caution to equipment. Note Means a complementary description. Environmental Protection This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on environmental protection. For the proper storage, use and disposal of this product, national laws and regulations must be observed.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ............1-1 1.1 Overview ................1-1 1.1.1 S3100-SI Series Ethernet Switches ......1-2 1.1.2 S3100-EI Series Ethernet Switches ......1-3 1.2 Introduction to Front Panel Power LEDs ......1-5 1.3 Technical Specifications ............1-6...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Table of Contents 3.2 Installing an Expansion Interface Module ......3-23 3.3 Connection of Power Cord and Grounding Cable ...3-24 3.3.1 Connecting AC Power Cord ........3-24 3.3.2 Connecting DC Power Cable ........3-27 3.3.3 Connecting Grounding Cable ........3-33...
H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches are high-performance, high-density, easy-to-install, NMS-manageable intelligent Ethernet switches which support wire-speed Layer 2 switching. Table 1-1 lists the models of H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches. Table 1-1 Models of H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Name...
H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1.1 S3100-SI Series Ethernet Switches Currently, S3100-SI Series Ethernet switches include S3100-T-SI and S3100-C-SI, as listed in Table 1-2 and Table 1-3. Table 1-2 H3C S3100-T-SI Series Ethernet switches Number Number Number Power...
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Note: For details about each model, refer to H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Installation Manual (For Japan). 1.1.2 S3100-EI Series Ethernet Switches Currently, the H3C S3100-EI Series Ethernet Switches include...
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2 Combo S3100-16T ports P- PWR-EI AC input 1 Combo S3100-8T port P- PWR-EI Table 1-5 Models of the H3C S3100-C-EPON-EI Series Ethernet Switches Number Number of 1000 Number Numb of 10/100 Power Mbps er of Model...
H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Note: For details about each model, refer to H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Installation Manual (For Japan). 1.2 Introduction to Front Panel Power LEDs Table 1-6 Description of the power LED on S3100 series...
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.3 Technical Specifications 1.3.1 S3100-SI Series Ethernet Switch I. S3100-T-SI Series Table 1-7 Technical specifications for S3100-T-SI Series Ethernet switches Model S3100-26T-SI S3100-16T-SI S3100-8T-SI Physical 42 x 436 x 240...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Model S3100-26T-SI S3100-16T-SI S3100-8T-SI PoE (as powered Not supported Not supported Not supported device) System power consumption 20 W 12 W 10 W (full load) None None...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Model S3100-26C-SI S3100-16C-SI S3100-8C-SI Number of expansion slots Number of management 1 x Console port port 10/100/1000BASE-T interface module with max transmission distance of 100 m (328.1 feet) 100BASE-SX (SC, 2 km (1.2 mi))
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Model S3100-26C-SI S3100-16C-SI S3100-8C-SI Both DC-powered switch and AC-powered switch are available to each model. The AC-powered switch supports only AC input. and the DC-powered switch supports only DC input.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Note: Only S3100-16C-SI DC-powered switch or S3100-8C-SI DC-powered switch supports 100BASE-TX PD interface module. Notice that S3100-16C-SI DC-powered switch can accommodate only one PD interface module. The PoE configuration is on the remote power source device, on...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S3100-26TP- S3100-16TP- S3100-8TP-EI Model EI-W EI-W Weight <3.5 kg (7.7 lb) <2.5 kg (5.5 lb) <1.8 kg (4 lb) 24 x 16 x auto-sensing auto-sensing auto-sensing 10/100BASE-...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S3100-26TP- S3100-16TP- S3100-8TP-EI Model EI-W EI-W Operating 0°C to 45°C (30°F to 113°F) temperature Relative humidity (non- 10% to 90% condensing) Caution: Only the recommended 12V-RPS DC power supply can be used for S3100-26TP-EI Ethernet switches.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S3100-26TP- S3100-16TP- S3100-8TP- Model PWR-EI PWR-EI PWR-EI 24 x 16 x 10/100BASE- 10/100BASE- 10/100BASE- Number of fixed auto-sensing auto-sensing auto-sensing ports Ethernet port Ethernet port Ethernet port...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S3100-26TP- S3100-16TP- S3100-8TP- Model PWR-EI PWR-EI PWR-EI Number of fans Operating 0°C to 45°C (30°F to 113°F) temperature Relative humidity (non- 10% to 90% condensing) Note: S3100-26TP-PWR-EI,...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview III. S3100-C-EPON-EI Series Table 1-11 Technical specifications for S3100-C-EPON-EI Series Ethernet switches S3100-26C-E S3100-16C-E S3100-8C-EP Model PON-EI PON-EI ON-EI Physical 42 x 436 x 240 42 x 436 x 200...
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S3100-26C-E S3100-16C-E S3100-8C-EP Model PON-EI PON-EI ON-EI PoE (as powered Not supported Not supported Not supported device) System power consumption 20 W 13 W 11 W (full load)
1000 Mbps BIDI module SFP-GE-LX-SM1490-BIDI Note: The types of SFP modules may vary over time. Consult H3C marketing personnel or technical support personnel to obtain the latest information about SFP modules. For specifications of SFP modules, refer to H3C Low End Series Ethernet Switches Pluggable Module Manual.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-13 ONU module support of the S3100 series Number Required ONU module Switch model of ONU model modules optional S3100-8C-SI Optional 1000Base-PX10 (LS6M1PU1SA) S3100-16C-SI Optional 1000Base-PX20...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview (1): Fastening screws (2): 1000 Mbps PON port (3): ACT LED of the PON port (4): LINK LED for the PON port Figure 1-2 Front panel of the LS6M2PU1SB The ONU module provides one 1000 Mbps uplink PON port.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-15 Description of ONU module LEDs Status Meaning The port is connected properly. LINK The port has no connectivity or is incorrectly connected. The port is in active state and there is traffic Blinking on it.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 2 Installation Preparation Chapter 2 Installation Preparation 2.1 Precautions To avoid any device impairment and body injury resulting from improper use, please take the following precautions: Before cleaning the switch, disconnect the power. Do not clean the switch with wet cloth or liquid.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 2 Installation Preparation Enough space is reserved near the air-intake hole and the ventilation hole of the switch for heat dissipation of the switch chassis. The cabinet or the workbench takes good ventilation and heat dissipation system.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 2 Installation Preparation 2.2.2 Cleanness Requirements Dust is a potential hazard to the safe operation of the switch. Falling on the equipment, it may cause electrostatic adsorption, and hence result in poor contact of the metal connectors or connection points.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 2 Installation Preparation Table 2-2 Limits on harmful gas in the equipment room Max content (mg/m³) 0.006 0.05 0.01 2.2.3 Anti-interference Requirements A switch in use may be affected by the interference from outside...
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 2 Installation Preparation 2.2.4 Laser Usage Security S3100 series are category-1 laser equipment. When an optional optical interface card of the S3100 series is operating, it is prohibited to stare into the optical interface because the laser beam emitted from the optical fiber takes high energy and may hurt your retina.
Caution: On a mounting screw of the chassis of H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches, there is a seal labeled with H3C. You must keep it intact before asking the agent to maintain the switch. You must get the permission of the local agent before you can open the chassis.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Table 3-1 Installation methods for a switch with a width of 440 or 436 mm (17.3 or 17.2 in) Use front Use front Use front Use front Method...
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Guide rails purchased from H3C apply only to standard cabinets 1,000 mm (39.4 in) deep. Use other supports to substitute for guide rails in the case of other cabinet depths.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Figure 3-2 shows the appearance of a rear mounting ear. (1) Screw hole used to fix the mounting ear to the cabinet (Use one M6 screw) Figure 3-2 Appearance of a rear mounting ear...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Table 3-3 Selection of mounting ear for S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Configur Configurati ation Physical on type of type of Model dimensions (H x W front rear x D)
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Configur Configurati ation Physical on type of type of Model dimensions (H x W front rear x D) mounting mounting 43.6 x 300 x 260 mm S3100-16TP- Optional —...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Place the switch horizontally in a proper position, and fix the other end of mounting ears to the front brackets with screws and captive nuts, as shown in Figure 3-4.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Place the switch on the tray horizontally, slide the tray into the cabinet, and fix the other end of mounting ears to the front brackets with crews and captive nuts, as shown in Figure 3-4.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Note: There are three positions to mount a load-bearing screw on both sides of a switch. You should select a proper position according to the actual requirements. The rear mounting ears tightly contacted with the load-bearing screws can support the switch.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Hold the bottom of the switch with one hand and the front part of the switch with the other hand, and push the switch into the cabinet gently, as shown in Figure 3-7.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Screw 1: Load-bearing screw Figure 3-8 Effect diagram of front and rear mounting ear installation (1) Fix the other end of the front mounting ears to the front...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Screw 1: Load-bearing screw Figure 3-9 Effect diagram of front and rear mounting ear installation (2) V. Use front mounting ears and guide rails Introduction to guide rail Figure 3-10 shows the appearance of a guide rail.
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Slotted hole 2: Used to fix the guide rail to the front bracket Figure 3-10 Appearance of a guide rail Note: Guide rails purchased from H3C apply only to standard cabinets 1,000 mm (39.4 in) deep. Use other supports to substitute for guide rails in the case of other cabinet depths.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Take out the screws packed together with the front mounting ears and fix one end of the front mounting ears to the switch, as shown in Figure 3-3.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Figure 3-12 Install front mounting ears and guide rails Fix the other end of front mounting ears to the front brackets of the cabinet with M6 screws and captive nuts and ensure that the front mounting ears and guide rails have fixed the switch in the cabinet securely, as shown in Figure 3-13.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Note: No guide rails are delivered with the device. Ensure a clearance of 1U (44.45 mm, namely, 1.75 inches) between devices for the purpose of heat dissipation. 3.1.2 Desk Mounting When a 19-inch standard cabinet is not available, you can simply place the switch on a clean desk.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation (1) Outside edge of anchor kit Figure 3-15 Anchor kit II. Installation procedure The wall-mounting procedure is as follows: As shown in Figure 3-16, drill two holes 5 mm across in the wall on the same horizontal line, with a distance of X mm.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Drive screws into the anchor kits, keeping the inside of screw head at least 1.5 mm (0.06 in) away from the edge of the anchor kit so that the switch could hang on the screws securely.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation 3.1.4 Magnet Mounting The following four models support magnet mounting: S3100-8TP-EI-W S3100-8TP-PWR-EI S3100-16TP-EI-W S3100-16TP-PWR-EI I. Introduction to magnetic accessories A set of magnetic mounting accessories consists of one permanent magnets and one M3*6 countersunk head screws, as shown in Figure 3-17.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation dent of the switch bottom, and ensure that the permanent magnet and the switch are fastened reliably. Note: Remove the cushion, if any, from the dent before installation.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Caution: Apply magnet mounting to only the above four models. Otherwise, a falloff or mis-operation may occur. Select the installation location carefully. In the case of poor surface, magnet mounting may not be reliable.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation 3.2 Installing an Expansion Interface Module I. Installation procedure Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure that the ESD-preventive wrist strap is properly grounded. Then take the expansion interface module out of the package.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Caution: Do not apply excessive force to install/remove an expansion interface module, and do not touch the surface-mounted components directly with your hands. After removing an expansion interface module, if no new module is to be installed, install the filler panel in time to prevent dust and ensure normal ventilation in the switch.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation II. Connecting AC power cord Connect one end of the chassis grounding cable (coming with the switch) to the grounding screw on the rear of the chassis and the other end to the ground nearby.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Note: Currently, only the S3100-TP-PWR-EI series Ethernet Switches are equipped with an AC power cord retainer to prevent the power cord from accidentally falling off. The location of the power cord retainer holder varies with S3100-TP-PWR-EI series Ethernet Switches.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation 3.3.2 Connecting DC Power Cable I. DC power cable connection for S3100-C-SI DC-powered Ethernet switch (1) Screw 1 (2) Screw 2 (3) RTN (+) terminal (4) NEG(-) terminal (–48 V to –60 V)
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Use a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the DC input terminal blocks. Connect the power ground return cable to the RTN(+) terminal and the power output cable to the NEG(-) terminal.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Connect one end of the grounding cable (delivered with the switch) to the grounding screw and the other end to the ground nearby. Assemble the DC power connector as follows:...
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Figure 3-24 Fix the RPS DC power connector to the chassis Insert the connector into the DC socket directly. Use the flat-blade screwdriver to fix the connector with screw 1 and screw 2 (delivered with the switch), as shown in Figure 3-24.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Caution: Before powering on the switch, you must properly connect the grounding cable. The DC power cable should be less than 3 meters long. Only the recommended RPS can be used for S3100-26TP-PWR-EI Ethernet switches.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Connect the 12V-RPS DC power supply as follows: As shown in Figure 3-26, loosen the fastening screws and remove the air filter from the 12V-RPS DC power socket. (In the case of no 12V-RPS DC power supply, re-install the air filter.)
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Connect one end of the delivered AC power cable to the power socket of the RPS power module and the other end to the socket of an external AC power supply.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation so-called chassis ground (commonly known as PGND). This chassis ground must be securely connected to the earth so that the faradism and leakage electricity can be safely released to the earth, enhancing the EMS capability of the switch.
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Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation cable of the switch welded onto the angle steel/steel pipe and the jointing point being processed against erosion. ( 2 ) ( 2 ) ( 2 ) ( 2 )
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation 3.4 Connecting Optical Fiber Caution: After a switch starts, the optical port may emit invisible radial when there is no optical connector connected to it and the protective cap is removed from it.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation 3.5 Connection of Console Cable 3.5.1 Console Cable The console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. At one end of the cable is a crimped RJ45 connector to be connected to the console port of the switch;...
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation RJ-45 Signal Direction DB-9 → → 3.5.2 Connecting Console Cable Follow these steps to connect a terminal device, a PC for example, to the switch: Step 1: Connect the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC or the terminal device used to configure the switch.
Quick Start (For Japan) H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Note: When connecting a PC to a powered-on switch, you are recommended to connect the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the PC before connecting the RJ45 connector to the switch. When...
Quick Start (For Japan) Chapter 4 Lightning Protection H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches of the Switch Chapter 4 Lightning Protection of the Switch 4.1 Installation of Lightning Arrester for AC Power (Socket Strip with Lightning Protection) Caution: Lightning arrester will not be shipped with the switch. You should purchase it by yourself if needed.
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Quick Start (For Japan) Chapter 4 Lightning Protection H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches of the Switch G rounding and polarity indicator (red) : O n m eans that the lines are w rongly connected (either the ground w ire is not w ell connected, or the live and zero lines are w rongly connected).
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Quick Start (For Japan) Chapter 4 Lightning Protection H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches of the Switch Caution: Make sure that the arrester is well grounded before using the lightning arrester for power. After inserting AC power cord plug of switch into the socket of...
Quick Start (For Japan) Chapter 4 Lightning Protection H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches of the Switch 4.2 Installation of Lightning Arrester for Network Port Note: Lightning arrester for network port is specially designed for the Ethernet port of 10/100M electrical interface (RJ-45 connector is adopted in this case).
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Quick Start (For Japan) Chapter 4 Lightning Protection H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches of the Switch II. Installation procedure Step 1: Tear the protection paper at one side of the double faced adhesive tape apart from the tape, and stick the tape on the surface of the arrester.
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Quick Start (For Japan) Chapter 4 Lightning Protection H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches of the Switch Network cable indoors Network cable led into from outdoor Lightning arrester for network port Switch (attached onto the chassis) Ground wire of lightning arrester...
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Quick Start (For Japan) Chapter 4 Lightning Protection H3C S3100 Series Ethernet Switches of the Switch The lightning arrester for the network port is not installed completely. If the switch has more than one network ports to interconnect with other devices via cables outdoor, you should install lightning arresters for all these network ports for protection.
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