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HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE EMS1G24F 24-PORT 1G IP NETWORK SWITCH 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM LINK 23 ACT Stack No. LINK SFP+ COMBO PORTS...
WARNING: This equipment contains optical transceivers, which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser radiation. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING: When no cable is connected, visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the optical transceiver ports. Avoid exposure to laser radiation. Do not stare into open apertures. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.1 INTRODUCTION The EMS1G24F is a low-cost switch for 1 Gbps fiber links to servers, 1G copper combo ports for campus network endpoints, and 10 Gbps fiber uplinks to core/aggregation switches. 2.2 FEATURES Twenty-four 100BASE-FX/1000BASE-X SFP ports ...
2-port 10GbE SFP+ hot swappable uplink module (1) fan tray Provides proper ventilation Full-duplex high-availability stacking architecture that allows (2) mini-SAS stacking ports management of up to 12 switches from a single IP address (1) power supply Provides redundant power 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
1.877.877.2269 2.6.3 LED INDICATORS The EMS1G24F includes LED displays on the I/O side of the switch. This section describes open networking installation environment (ONIE) LED behaviors. Some LED behaviors may change after you install your software. The following EMS1G24F switch LED behavior is seen during ONIE operations.
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• Solid green — Link on 1000 Mbps speed • Solid amber — Link on 100 Mbps speed ACT (Data transmission): (1) Combo SFP (1G) • Off — No link port ACT LED • Blinking green — Activity 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
Ground the equipment rack to the same ground point the power service in your area uses. The ground path must be permanent. 3.4 SWITCH GROUND Black Box recommends you ground your switch. Use the EMS1G24F in a common bond network (CBN). Connect the grounding cables as described in Install the Switch.
For proper ventilation, position the EMS1G24F in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around the exhaust vents. When you install two EMS1G24F switches near each other, to permit proper airflow, position the two chassis at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) apart.
OSP wiring. WARNING: If you install and connect the EMS1G24F switch to a commercial AC power source, you must connect the switch to an external special protection device (SPD).
Reliable earthing—Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to the supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit, for example: use of power strips. Do not mount the equipment with the rear panel facing in the downward position. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
5.2.2 RAILS SYSTEM INSTALLATION The rackmounting system is provided to easily configure your rack for installation of your EMS1G24F switch. You can install the rail system using the 1U tool-less method or one of three 1U tooled methods—two-post flush mount, two-post center mount or four-post threaded.
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2. Attach one rail to the front post flange with two user-supplied screws, item 2. 3. Slide the plunger bracket forward against the vertical post and secure the plunger bracket to the post flange with two user-supplied screws, item 3. 4. Repeat this procedure for the second rail. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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1. Slide the plunger bracket rearward until it clicks into place and secure the bracket to the front post flange with two user-supplied screws, item 1. FIGURE 5-3. TWO-POST CENTER-MOUNT CONFIGURATION 2. Slide the back bracket towards the post. Secure it to the post flange with two user-supplied screws, to item 2. 3. Repeat this procedure for the second rail. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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To remove the two screws from each flange ear and remove each casting, use a Torx driver, item 1. Retain the castings for future rack requirements. FIGURE 5-4. FOUR-POST THREADED CONFIGURATION 2. For each rail, attach the front and rear flanges to the post flanges with two user-supplied screws at each end, item 2. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
1U FRONT-RACK INSTALLATION Configure the rails that are attached to the switch. 1. Attach the inner chassis members switch rails to the EMS1G24F switch. Item 3 shows the detail for the front standoff with the locking tab. FIGURE 5-5. SWITCH RAILS ATTACHMENT 2.
When a master failure is detected, the standby unit initializes the control plane and enables all other stack units with the current configuration. The standby unit maintains a synchronized copy of the running configuration for the stack. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
3. Attach the one-hole lug to the chassis using the supplied 10–32 screw with the captive internal tooth lock washer. Torque the screw to 20 in-lbs. 4. Attach the other end of the ground cable to a suitable ground point. The rack installation ears are not a suitable grounding point. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
1.877.877.2269 5.6 OPTICS INSTALLATION The EMS1G24F has (24) 1G SFP optical ports and (2) 10G SFP+ optical uplink ports. Compatible SFP+ modules are listed in Section 2.5. CAUTION: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the EMS1G24F and its components.
• AC power supply with integrated fan The EMS1G24F switch includes an AC power supply with airflow from the I/O side to the PSU side. Two PSUs are required for full redundancy, but the switch can operate with a single PSU.
5. If you have a redundant PSU, repeat steps 1 through 4 above using the second PSU slot on the switch. NOTE: The switch powers up when you connect the cables between the power supply and the power source. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
NOTE: If a PSU fails, you must replace the entire unit. There are no field serviceable components in the PSU. To request a hardware replacement, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com NOTE: If you use a single PSU, install a blank plate in the other PSU slot. If you are only using one power supply, we recommend installing the power supply in the first slot (PSU1) and installing a blank plate in the second slot (PSU2).
CAUTION: Check the fans at six-month intervals and replace them as necessary. Regularly monitor the speeds of the fans to accurately determine replacement intervals. 7.1 COMPONENTS The following are the EMS1G24F fan components. • EMS1G24F Fan module 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
1. Slide the fan module out of the bay. 2. Slide the replacement module into the bay. 7.4 AFTER INSTALLING THE SWITCH After you have securely installed and powered on the switch, to configure your switch, see your ONIE-compatible operating system documentation. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the DTE terminal server. 3. Set the default terminal settings as follows. 9600 baud rate No parity Eight data bits One stop bit No flow control 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
Layer 2 mode. 1. Enable the interface. INTERFACE mode no shutdown 2. Place the interface in Layer 2 (switching) mode. INTERFACE mode switchport To view the interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the show interfaces switchport command in EXEC mode. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
Define a path from the switch to the network from which you will remotely access the system. Management routes are separate from IP routes; they manage the system through the management port. • Configure a management route to the network from which you will access the system. CONFIGURATION mode management route ip-address/mask gateway 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
To tag frames leaving an interface in Layer 2 mode, assign that interface as tagged to a port-based VLAN to tag it with that VLAN To move untagged interfaces from the default VLAN to another VLAN, use the untagged command. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
Configure an IP address and mask on the interface. 8.15 CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO THE NETWORK After you have completed the hardware installation and software configuration for the system, connect to your company network by following your company’s cabling requirements. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
If you determine that your switch is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: ...
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. WARNING: Use the AC power cords with Black Box equipment only. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009, Class A Canada: ICES-003, Issue-4, Class A Europe: EN55022 2006 (CISPR 22: 2006), Class A Japan: VCCI V-3/2011.04 Class A USA: FCC CFR47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
(WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
B.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Black Box logo type and mark are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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