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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Switches...
  • Page 2 The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from LANCOM Systems. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
  • Page 3: Switch Architecture

    Installation Guide Switches Introduction Overview LANCOM switches are the foundation for a reliable infrastructure. These switches deliver multiple intelligent features for improving the availability of your critical business applications, protecting your data, and optimizing your network bandwidth to deliver information and applications more effectively.
  • Page 4: Network Management

    This port can be used for connecting a null-modem cable to a PC for configuration and monitoring purposes. A LANCOM switch automatically contacts the LMC for 24 hours after startup (boot / reset) to successfully terminate the coupling. This enables zero-touch deployment for operation with the LMC.
  • Page 5 Before commissioning the device, be sure to study the Quick Reference Guide supplied with the hardware. These can also be downloaded from the LANCOM website (www.lancom-systems.com). Any warranty and liability claims against LANCOM Systems are excluded following any usage other than the intended use described below. Environment...
  • Page 6: Power Supply

    Installation Guide Switches Power supply Please observe the following before installation, as improper use can lead to personal injury and damage to property, as well as voiding the warranty: → Use only the power adapter / IEC power cable mentioned in the Quick Reference Guide.
  • Page 7: General Safety

    Installation Guide Switches General safety → Under no circumstances should the device housing be opened and the device repaired without authorization. Any device with a case that has been opened is excluded from the warranty. → Notes on the individual interfaces, switches, and displays on your device are available in the supplied Quick Reference Guide.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Guide Switches Installation For safe and secure installation of your LANCOM device, please observe the safety instructions and intended use. Selecting a site The switch can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
  • Page 9: Ethernet Cabling

    → Safe connections with no damaged cables, connectors or shields Package content and accessories Before beginning with the installation, please check that nothing is missing from your package. Along with the LANCOM switch the box should contain the following accessories: → Power cord →...
  • Page 10 → LAN connection – Connect the network devices to the ports of the LANCOM switch by means of a suitable twisted-pair cable (TP cable). The connectors automatically detect the available data transfer speeds and the pin assignment (autosensing).
  • Page 11 This configuraton option is only available if you have network access to the device’s IP address from your computer. → Via a graphical user interface in a browser (LANCOM Management Cloud – LMC): This configuration option is only available if you have network access and both your device for configuration and the switch have a connection to the LANCOM Management Cloud.
  • Page 12 (e. g. LANconfig) or via DHCP server. If the DHCP server is a LANCOM device, the IP address of the LANCOM switch can be read out from the DHCP table. If this is the case, the LANCOM switch can be accessed from any network computer that receives its IP address from the same DHCP server.
  • Page 13 If you have purchased a LANCOM switch that was shipped with LCOS SX (formerly LANCOM Switch OS) 3.30 or later – i.e. it is already “Cloud-ready” – all you have to do is simply add the device to a project in the LANCOM Management Cloud (Public).
  • Page 14 In the next window, enter the serial number and Cloud PIN of the device. Then confirm with the button Add new device. The next time the LANCOM device has contact with the LANCOM Management Cloud (Public), it will be paired automatically. A LANCOM switch automatically contacts the LMC for 24 hours after startup (boot / reset) to successfully conclude the pairing.
  • Page 15 Installation Guide Switches To start the Rollout Assistant, just enter the URL cloud.lancom.de/rollout into a browser. The Rollout Assistant opens with this login screen: You select the desired language and login to the LMC using your credentials. On the next page, you select the project that new devices are added to.
  • Page 16 LANCOM devices simultaneously into the LANCOM Management Cloud. Create an activation code In the LANCOM Management Cloud, open the Devices view and click Add new device, then select the desired method, here Activation code. Create an activation code by following the instructions in the dialog. This activation code allows you to integrate the LANCOM device into this project at a later time.
  • Page 17 Zero-touch & auto configuration A LANCOM device in its factory settings will initially try to contact the LMC. If it succeeds, i.e. the device has Internet access, then the LMC can check whether the device is already assigned to a project. In this case, it rolls out the auto-configuration created by software-defined networking (SDN) to the device.
  • Page 18 If you do not know the IP address of the managed switch, you can use the command line interface via a serial connection. → Use the serial configuration cable to connect the LANCOM switch to the configuration computer (see “Mounting and connecting the LANCOM switch”).
  • Page 19 Online The LANCOM Knowledge Base is always available via our website: www.lancom-systems.com/knowledgebase In addition you can find explanations of all features of your LANCOM device in the LCOS reference manual: www.lancom-systems.com/publications We offer free end-customer support for selected devices: www.lancom-systems.com/supportrequest...
  • Page 20 For more Information, please refer to the General Warranty Conditions at: www.lancom-systems.com/warranty-conditions The warranty period depends on the device type: → 2 years for all LANCOM unmanaged switches as well as accessories → 3 years for all routers, gateways, Unified Firewalls, WLAN controllers, and access points →...
  • Page 21 LANCOM, LANCOM Systems, LCOS, LANcommunity and Hyper Integration are registered trade- marks. All other names or descriptions used may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners. This document contains statements relating to future products and their attributes. LAN- COM Systems reserves the right to change these without notice.

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