Configuring The Switch - Allied Telesis Rapier Switch Quick Install Manual

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Quick Install Guide

Figure 2: DC Power inlet terminals on a Rapier 24.

FOR CENTRALIZED DC

POWER CONNECTION,

INSTALL ONLY IN A

RESTRICTED AREA

INPUT

38-75VDC

, 2A

DC Power inlet

Software Release 2.3.1

C613-04017-01 REV D

d) At the switch, connect the positive feed to the + (positive) terminal and

the negative feed to the - (negative) terminal. Tighten the terminals to

between 0.6 and 0.8 Nm (0.041 to 0.055 pound-force per foot)

e) Ensure that there are no exposed conductor strands

Secure the supply cable (to the rack framework or similar object) so that

the connections are isolated from any forces applied to the cable

g) Ensure that the circuit breaker is in the Off position

h) Connect the supply-cable wires to the circuit breaker

Energise the circuit breaker

The Fault LED should flash for approximately 10 seconds as the switch

runs internal tests. If the LED continues to flash or remains lit, refer to the

Rapier Switch Hardware Reference for troubleshooting information.

Check that the Power LED on the switch's front panel lights green

If the LED fails to light, refer to the Rapier Switch Hardware Reference for

troubleshooting information.

10. Connect the Redundant Power Supply (Optional)

AC models of Rapier Switches have a Redundant Power Supply (RPS)

connector on their rear panel.

The Switch is designed to operate with the AT-PWR8000 RPS, which can be

purchased separately. Contact your authorised Allied Telesyn distributer

or reseller for more information.

11. Connect the data cables

Make sure that each cable connection is secure. The switch will now

perform basic Layer 2 switching functions.