Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless NX-5500 Installation Manual

Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless NX-5500 Installation Manual

Integrated services platform

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NX-5500 Integrated Services
Platform Installation Guide
9035182
Published November 2017

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  • Page 1 NX-5500 Integrated Services Platform Installation Guide 9035182 Published November 2017...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Legal Notice Extreme Networks, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document and its website without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult representatives of Extreme Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface............................4 Text Conventions...................................4 Platform-Dependent Conventions..........................4 Providing Feedback to Us..............................5 Getting Help.....................................5 Extreme Networks Documentation..........................6 Chapter 1: Overview........................7 Package Contents................................. 7 Power Supply Status LEDs...............................7 Power Protection...................................7 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation..................... 9 Warnings....................................9 Cautionary Statements..............................10 Safety Instructions for Rack Mount Installations....................
  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Text Conventions The following tables list text conventions that are used throughout this guide. Table 1: Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Alerts you to... General Notice Helpful tips and notices for using the product. Note Important features or instructions. Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of data.
  • Page 5: Providing Feedback To Us

    Ideas for improvements to our documentation so you can find the information you need faster. • Broken links or usability issues. If you would like to provide feedback to the Extreme Networks Information Development team about this document, please contact us using our short online feedback form.
  • Page 6: Extreme Networks Documentation

    Preface Extreme Networks Documentation To find Extreme Networks product guides, visit our documentation pages at: Current Product Documentation www.extremenetworks.com/documentation/ Archived Documentation (for earlier www.extremenetworks.com/support/documentation-archives/ versions and legacy products) Release Notes www.extremenetworks.com/support/release-notes Open Source Declarations Some software files have been licensed under certain open source licenses. More information is available at: www.extremenetworks.com/support/policies/software-licensing.
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Overview

    Overview Package Contents Power Supply Status LEDs Power Protection The NX-5500 Series Integrated Services Platform lets you centrally administer networks of up to 512 WLAN Access Points geographically dispersed over small or medium sized enterprise locations. WiNG Access Points intelligently handle the traffic flows, quality of service and security at remotely distributed locations, while the NX-5500 provides a single point for configuration, policy setting, and remote troubleshooting.
  • Page 8 Overview maintenance to ensure reliability. A UPS of the proper capacity for the data processing equipment must be purchased. NX-5500 Integrated Services Platform Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Warnings Cautionary Statements Safety Instructions for Rack Mount Installations Site Preparation NX-5500 Integrated Services Platform Installation Procedure The following figure represents the front of the NX-5500: To prepare for the installation: Match the model number on the purchase order with the model numbers in the packing list and on the NX-5500.
  • Page 10: Cautionary Statements

    Hardware Installation • Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunderstorms or other weather conditions that could cause a power surge. • Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and ambient temperatures meet equipment operation specifications.
  • Page 11: Site Preparation

    Hardware Installation Mechanical Loading Mounting the NX-5500 in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading. Circuit Overloading When connecting the NX-5500 to the supply circuit, ensure protection is provided to the NX-5500 and supply wiring to avoid circuit overloads.
  • Page 12 Hardware Installation 4 Connect the Ethernet cables and connect the NX-5500 to the network. 5 Using a standard RS-232 console cable, connect the serial port on the NX-5500 to a serial port on a separate computer (the “configuration computer”). Use the following parameters for the serial connection: Terminal Type VT 100 Port...
  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Basic Configuration Using The Management Interface

    Basic Configuration Using the Management Interface Once the NX-5500 hardware is installed and powered on, complete the following to access the Management Interface functions: Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the front of the NX-5500, and connect the other end to a computer with a working Web browser.
  • Page 14 Basic Configuration Using the Management Interface 7 Change the password. The Dashboard displays. You have now established a connection to the NX-5500 Management Interface. For software configuration, please see the current WiNG Controller and Service Platform Reference Guide available at www.extremenetworks.com/support/ NX-5500 Integrated Services Platform Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Nx-5500 Specifications

    NX-5500 Specifications Physical Specifications • Dimensions 1U, 19" rack mountable • 16.93 in W x 1.73 in. H x 12.63 in. D • 430 mm W x 44.2 mm H x 320.7 mm D Weight 10 lbs Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F/0°C to 40°C Storage Temperature -4°F to 167°F/-20°C to 70°C...
  • Page 16: Chapter 5: Regulatory Information

    This guide applies to the following Model Numbers: NX-55 devices. All Extreme Networks devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Local language translations are available at the following website: www.extremenetworks.com/documentation/.
  • Page 17: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    Statement of Compliance Extreme Networks hereby declares that this radio equipment is in compliance with all applicable Directives, 2014/30/EU, 2006/95/EC, and 2011/65/EU. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from www.extremenetworks.com.
  • Page 18: Turkish Weee Statement Of Compliance

    Turkish WEEE Statement of Compliance End-User Software License Agreement This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Extreme Networks, Inc., on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (“Extreme”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the “Licensed Materials”.
  • Page 19 Regulatory Information Application or other application licensed with conditional use parameters as defined in the Ordering Documentation. “Ordering Documentation” shall mean the applicable price quotation, corresponding purchase order, relevant invoice, order acknowledgment, and accompanying documentation or specifications for the products and services purchased, acquired or licensed hereunder from Extreme either directly or indirectly.
  • Page 20 Regulatory Information granted and the terms of this Agreement, Extreme reserves the right to charge You for all reasonable expenses related to such audit in addition to any other liabilities and overages applicable as a result of such noncompliance, including but not limited to additional fees for Concurrent Users, excess capacity or usage over and above those specifically granted to You.
  • Page 21 Regulatory Information and agents keep, any and all such information and data confidential, and shall not copy, publish, or disclose it to others, without Extreme’ prior written approval, and shall return such information and data to Extreme at its request. Nothing herein shall limit your use or dissemination of information not actually derived from Extreme or of information which has been or subsequently is made public by Extreme, or a third party having authority to do so.
  • Page 22 Regulatory Information 12 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Licensed Materials (i) were developed solely at private expense; (ii) contain “restricted computer software” End-User Software License Agreement AP-7562 Installation Guide 57 submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Extreme and/or its suppliers.
  • Page 23 Should You have any questions regarding this Agreement, You may contact Extreme at the address set forth below. Any notice or other communication to be sent to Extreme must be mailed by certified mail to the following address: Extreme Networks, Inc. 6480 Via Del Oro San Jose, CA 95119, USA...
  • Page 24: China Rohs Compliance

    Regulatory Information China RoHS Compliance NX-5500 Integrated Services Platform Installation Guide...

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