Enterasys RoamAbout RBT-8100 Quick Start Manual

Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should
perform installation procedures.

Specifications

The physical specifications for the RBT‐8100 Wireless Switch are
listed in Table 1.
Table 1 Physical Specifications
Parameter Width Height Depth
Approximate 430 mm 87.5 mm 672 mm
Specification (16.93 in.) (3.445 in.) (26.457 in.)
Ensure that the environmental requirements are within the ranges
described in Table 2.
Table 2 Environmental Specifications
Parameter Description
Operating Temp. 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with the maximum
rate of change not to exceed 10°C per hour
Non-Operating Temp. 40°C to +70°C (104°F to 158°F)
Altitude -60 meters (-197 feet) below sea level to 4000
meters (13,123 feet) above sea level
Non-Operating Humidity 90%, non-condensing @ 35°C (95°F)
Acoustic noise Sound Pressure: 55 dBA (Rackmount) in an idle
state at typical office ambient temperature (23
+/- degrees C)
Sound Power: 7.0 BA in an idle state at typical
office ambient temperature (23 +/- 2 degrees C)
Operating Shock No errors with a half sine wave shock of 2G
(with 11 millisecond duration)
Package Shock Operational after a 24-inch free fall, although
cosmetic damage may be present (Chassis
Weight 40–80 lbs)
ESD +/-15kV per Intel Environmental test
specification
System Cooling 1826 BTU/hour
Requirement in BTU/Hr
Chassis and Software Installation Information
This document is only intended as a quick start. Refer to the
RoamAbout RBT‐8100 Wireless Switch Installation Guide for
hardware (specifications, regulatory) and software installation
information.
The latest RoamAbout documentation is available from
http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals.
Caution: Changes or modifications made to this device which are
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution: Ensure that you wear the ESD (Electrical Static
Discharge) strap during the installation.

Connecting the Cables

Connect your I/O cables as shown in Figure 1 and press the power
button. Refer to the RoamAbout RBT‐8100 Wireless Switch
Installation Guide for additional instructions on setup.
Figure 1 Back I/O Ports and Features
A. AC power connector F. (Not supported)
B. (Not supported) G. NIC 1 connector (1 Gbit)
C. (Not supported) H. NIC 2 connector (10/100 Mbit)
D. (Not supported) I. PCI card bracket (full height)
E. Serial port A

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front panel LED indicators and their descriptions are shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2 Front Panel Indicators
A. Power button and power
LED
B. Network activity LEDs
(NIC 1, NIC 2)
C. System fault LED
D. Hard drive activity LED
E. Reset button

Mounting in a Four-Post System

The bracket kit allows you to install the RBT‐8100 Wireless Switch
into most four‐post rack and cabinet systems. The only tool
required is a Phillips screwdriver.
For instructions on mid‐mounting in a two‐post rack system, refer
to the RoamAbout RBT‐8100 Wireless Switch Installation Guide.
1. Attach the chassis brackets to the chassis as in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Installing Bracket in Front-Mount Position
C
A. Chassis bracket in front mount position
A
B. Bracket holes
C. Chassis tabs
D. #6-32 x 3/16-inch screw
2. Attach disks to chassis as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Attaching Disk to Chassis
A
A. Chassis disk
B. #6-32 x 3/16-inch screw
3. Attach rear brackets to rear posts as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 Attaching Rear Bracket to Rear Post
C
A
B
A. #10-32 x 1/2-inch screw
B. Nut bar
C. Rear bracket
4. Install the chassis in rack as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Installing Chassis in Rear Brackets
B
B
A
D
A.Chassis disk
B.Rear bracket
5. Attach the chassis brackets to the front posts as shown in
Figure 7.
Figure 7 Attaching Front Bracket to Front Post
B
A. Front post
B. Screw
C. Spacer
B

Initial Configuration

Once your RBT‐8100 is physically installed, you can configure it
quickly using the quickstart command, which runs an interactive
script that prompts you for required information and lists the
default if applicable. Refer to the RoamAbout RBT‐8100 Wireless
Switch Installation Guide for information about other initialization
options.
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A