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Required Tools ...3-2 Unpacking the Switch ...3-2 Installing Optional Mini-GBICs ...3-3 Removing the Mini-GBIC ...3-6 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface ...3-7 Installing the Rubber Feet ...3-7 Guidelines for Flat Surface Installation ...3-8 Rack Mounting the Switch ...3-9 Guidelines for Rackmount Installation ...3-10 Attaching Brackets and Installing in Rack ...3-10...
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Configuring Switches in a Stack ...3-12 About SecureStack A2 Switch Operation in a Stack ...3-12 Recommended Procedures for New and Existing Stacks ...3-14 Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power ...3-15 AC Power ...3-15 C2RPS-SYS Redundant Power System ...3-17 Stack Initialization Overview ...3-18 Connecting to Console Port for Local Management ...3-18...
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Mini-GBIC with RJ45 Connector ...3-4 Mini-GBIC with MT-RJ Connector...3-5 Mini-GBIC with LC Connector ...3-6 Chassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement ...3-8 Area Guidelines for Switch Installation on Flat Surface ...3-9 Attaching the Rackmount Brackets ...3-10 Fastening the Switch to the Rack...3-11 Stacking Cable Connections ...3-12 Switch Rear View ...3-16...
MGBIC slots. Depending on the firmware version used in the A2H254-16 switch, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the SecureStack A2 to determine which features are supported.
How to Use This Guide How to Use This Guide Read through this guide completely to familiarize yourself with its contents and gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the stackable Ethernet switch. A general knowledge of data communications networks is helpful when setting up the switch. This preface provides an overview of this guide and the SecureStack A2 manual set, a brief summary of each chapter and defines the conventions used throughout this guide. To locate information concerning various subjects in this guide, refer to the following table: For... An overview of the SecureStack A2 features and how to obtain technical support Network requirements that must be met before installing the SecureStack A2...
Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide The following conventions are used in this guide: Note: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. Precaución: Contiene información esencial para prevenir dañar el equipo. Achtung: Verweißt auf wichtige Informationen zum Schutz gegen Beschädigungen.
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Conventions Used in This Guide xvi About This Guide...
This chapter introduces the A2H254‐16 stackable Fast Ethernet switch. Depending on the firmware version used in the SecureStack A2, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Release Notes shipped with the A2H254-16 to determine which features are supported. For information about... Overview...
De lo contrario, el dispositivo puede dañarse. Note: The 1000BASE-T built-in RJ45 stacking ports 17 and 18 on the A2H254-16 can be configured as standard 10/100/1000BASE-T switch ports, using the command “set switch stackport <ethernet | stack>” when the unit is in standalone mode (not stacked).
Figure 1-1 A2H254-16 Stackable Switch 1 DB9 RS232 Console port connector 2 Recessed password reset button 3 Stack Unit status LED 4 Status LEDs for ports 1-16 5 8 RJ45 ports (Odd numbered 1-15) 6 8 MT-RJ ports (Even numbered 2-16) Stack Connections The switch has front‐panel RJ45 ports 17 and 18 for connections in a stack configuration. ...
Connectivity Connectivity The SecureStack A2 switch connects to Ethernet networks or workstations via the fixed front panel MT‐RJ and RJ45 ports and the two SFP uplink ports that support optional Mini‐GBICs. At the time of this printing, the Mini‐GBICs that are available from Enterasys and supported by the A2 switch are described in Table 1‐1. These Mini‐GBICs meet or exceed the IEEE 802.3z‐1998 standard. Table 1-1 Description of Mini-GBICs Mini-GBIC MGBIC-LC01 MGBIC-LC03 MGBIC-LC09 MGBIC-MT01 MGBIC-08 MGBIC-02 1-4 Introduction Specification Provides one 1000BASE-SX compliant LC fiber-optic multimode port and a standard LC connector. For optical and operating range specifications, refer to “MGBIC-LC01/MGBIC-MT01 Specifications...
Management Management of the module can be either in‐band or out‐of‐band. In‐band remote management is possible using Telnet, Enterasys Networks’ NetSight application, or the WebView application. Out‐of‐band management is provided through the DB9 Console port connector on the front panel using a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator. Switch Configuration Using WebView Enterasys Networks’ HTTP‐based Web management application (WebView) is an intuitive web tool for simple management tasks. Switch Configuration Using CLI Commands The CLI commands enable you to perform more complete SecureStack A2 configuration management tasks. For CLI command set information and how to configure the module, refer to the SecureStack A2 Configuration Guide. Standards Compatibility The A2H254‐16 is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3‐2002, 802.3ae‐2002, 802.1D‐1998, and 802.1Q‐1998 standards. The SecureStack A2 provides IEEE 802.1D‐1998 Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against “loop” conditions. LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as an important troubleshooting aid by providing an easy way to observe the status of individual ports and overall network operations. Management ® management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide...
A description of your network environment (layout, cable type.) • Network load and frame size at the time of trouble, if known. • The device history (that is, have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem?) • Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers. 1-6 Introduction http://www.enterasys.com/support 1-800-872-8440 (toll-free in U.S. and Canada) For the Enterasys Networks Support toll-free number in your country: http://www.enterasys.com/support/gtac-all.html support@enterasys.com To expedite your message, please type [SWITCHING] in the subject line.
Failure to do so will produce poor network performance. Note: The SecureStack A2 Configuration Guide and the Cabling Guide referred to in the following sections can be found on the Enterasys Networks World Wide Web site: http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals For details about obtaining the manuals, refer to 10BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network When connecting a 10BASE‐TX segment to one of the fixed RJ45 ports (odd numbered ...
Category 5 UTP cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms for 100 Mbps operation. 1000BASE-T Twisted Pair Gigabit Ethernet Network The optional MGBIC‐02 supports 1000BASE‐T compliant RJ45 copper connections. When connecting a 1000BASE‐T segment, use Category 5 UTP cabling. The device at the other end of the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE 802.3‐2002 1000BASE‐T Gigabit Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at 1000 Mbps. When the A2 is in standalone mode (not stacked), the two stack ports 17 and 18 may be user‐configured to serve as a standard switch ports allowing Gigabit uplink to the network. 100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network The A2H254‐16 provides 8 ports that support 100 Mbps multimode fiber‐optic connectivity using the fixed front‐panel MT‐RJ ports (even numbered ports 2‐16). The MT‐RJ fixed front‐panel ports support 100BASE‐FX fiber‐optic cabling. The device at the other end of the fiber‐optic segment must meet 100BASE‐FX Fast Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps. IEEE 802.3u 100BASE‐FX characteristics for Multimode Fiber is a segment length of 412 meters (switched port) in ...
1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network The Mini‐GBIC port sockets 19 and 20 on the A2H254‐16 enable you to vary the type of 1‐Gbps port connection. At the printing of this document there were five Mini‐GBICs available that support fiber‐optic connections, as listed below, and one that supports a copper connection as described in “1000BASE‐T Twisted Pair Gigabit Ethernet Network” on page 2‐2: • MGBIC‐LC01 for a 1000BASE‐SX compliant LC fiber‐optic multimode connection • MGBIC‐LC03 for a 1000BASE‐SX Long Haul LC fiber‐optic multimode connection • MGBIC‐LC09 for a 1000BASE‐LX compliant LC fiber‐optic single‐mode connection • MGBIC‐08 for a 1000BASE‐ELX compliant LC fiber‐optic single‐mode connection • MGBIC‐MT01 for a 1000BASE‐SX compliant MT‐RJ fiber‐optic single‐mode connection The device at the other end of the fiber connection must meet the same Gigabit Ethernet requirements for the connected devices to operate at 1‐Gigabit speed. 1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide...
Riesgo Electrico: Solamente personal calificado debe realizar procedimientos de instalacion. Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: Installationen sollten nur durch ausgebildetes und qualifiziertes Personal vorgenommen werden. Read the Release Notes shipped with the switch to check for any exceptions to the supported features and operation documented in this guide. This chapter provides instructions to install the A2H254‐16. Follow the order of the sections listed below to correctly install the switch.
A Phillips screwdriver is required to install the switch into a rack. Unpacking the Switch Unpack the switch as follows: Open the box and remove the packing material protecting the switch. Verify that the contents of the carton contains the items listed in Table 3‐1. Table 3-1 Contents of Switch Carton Item A2H254-16 Switch Mounting kit (two mounting brackets and eight M3x6-mm screws for rack mounting) Rubber feet with adhesive backing for installation on a flat surface AC power cord (The type of power cord is country dependent.)
The Mini-GBIC and the device are sensitive to static discharges. Use an antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result in damage to the Mini-GBIC or the switch. Always leave the Mini-GBIC in the antistatic bag or an equivalent antistatic container when not installed.
Installing Optional Mini-GBICs Installation To install a Mini‐GBIC that has an RJ45 connector, refer to Figure 3‐1; for a Mini‐GBIC with an MT‐RJ connector, refer to Figure 3‐2; for a Mini‐GBIC with an LC connector, refer to Figure 3‐3; and proceed as follows: Hold the Mini‐GBIC with the top side positioned as shown, and the 7‐pin edge connector facing the port slot. Align the Mini‐GBIC with the port slot. If you are using the RJ45 Mini‐GBIC as in Figure 3‐1, be sure the release tab is in the up position. Push the Mini‐GBIC into the port slot until the Mini‐GBIC “clicks” and locks into place. Figure 3-1 1 SFP Slot 2 Mini-GBIC (MGBIC-02) 3-4 Hardware Installation Mini-GBIC with RJ45 Connector 3 Release tab 4 Link/Activity LED...
Mini-GBIC. This can damage the Mini-GBIC. The Mini-GBIC and its host switch are sensitive to static discharges. Use an antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could result in damaging the Mini-GBIC or host switch.
To remove a Mini‐GBIC from a port slot, refer back to Figure 3‐1, Figure 3‐2, or Figure 3‐3, and proceed as follows: Attach your antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions in your antistatic wrist strap package) before removing the Mini‐GBIC. Remove the cables connected to the Mini‐GBIC. Locate the release tab under the front end of the Mini‐GBIC. For the type of Mini‐GBIC shown in: Figure 3‐1, push down on the metal release tab above the connector as far as it will go to release the Mini‐GBIC from the port slot. b. Figure 3‐2, push in on the release tab as far as it will go to release the Mini‐GBIC from the port slot. Figure 3‐3, pull out on the release tab to release the Mini‐GBIC from the port slot. Grasp the sides of the Mini‐GBIC and pull it straight out of the port slot. If storing or shipping a Mini‐GBIC, which has a fiber‐optic connector, insert its protective dust cover to protect the ends of the fiber‐optic fibers from dust or contamination. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface When installing the switch on a flat surface, the installation of the rubber feet is recommended to prevent the switch from sliding on a flat surface. Installing the rubber feet is optional if you are installing the switch in a rack. To install the rubber feet, proceed to “Installing the Rubber Feet” instructions below. For instructions to rack mount the switch, proceed to “Rack Mounting the Switch” on page 3‐9. Installing the Rubber Feet To install the rubber feet, refer to Figure 3‐4 and proceed as follows: Place the switch on its back on a sturdy flat surface to gain access to the bottom of the chassis. Remove the four rubber feet from their plastic bag in the shipping box. Locate the four marked locations on the bottom four corners of the chassis. Remove the protective strip from the back of one rubber foot and position it on a marked location and press firmly into place. Repeat this procedure to install the remaining three rubber feet in the other three locations.
2 Locations to install the rubber feet (four locations) Note: If a number of switches are being installed in a stack, repeat steps 1 through 4 to install the rubber feet on each switch before continuing with the installation. Guidelines for Flat Surface Installation Locate the switch within 152 cm (5 ft) of its power source and on a surface as shown in ...
Caution: To ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating, leave a minimum clearance space of 5.1 cm (2.0 in.) at the left, right, and rear of the switch. Do not connect the switch to the AC power source until instructed to do so later in the installation process.
Note: To ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating, leave a minimum clearance space of 5.1 cm (2.0 in.) at the left, right, and rear of the switch. Warning: Before rack-mounting the switch, ensure that the rack can support it without compromising stability.
“Connecting Stacking Cables” on page 3‐11. Otherwise, proceed to “Connecting AC and RPS‐SYS Power” on page 3‐15. Connecting Stacking Cables The stack of switches can be connected in a closed loop or daisy chained. In a closed loop all the switches are connected in sequence and the last switch in the stack is connected back to the first switch. In a daisy chain configuration the cable that would return the connection back to the first switch in a closed loop is not installed. The advantage of the closed loop is redundancy, this configuration eliminates any single point of failure. Up to eight switches can be stacked together and connected by standard UTP Category 5 or better cables. The stacking cables allow the entire stack to operate with a single IP address. Figure 3‐8 shows an example of a four‐high stack connected in a closed loop configuration. All STACK DOWN and STACK UP connectors are used in the installation. The stacking cable connections are from the STACK DOWN connector of one switch to the STACK UP connector of the next switch up in the stack. A stacking cable connection from the STACK DOWN connector of the switch at the top of the stack to the STACK UP connector at the bottom of the stack closes the loop. In a daisy chain configuration, one cable connection is not made. Fastening the Switch to the Rack 2 Mounting screws (supplied by user) Connecting Stacking Cables SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-11...
STACK UP connector STACK DOWN connector After connecting the cables to the stacking ports, proceed to “Configuring Switches in a Stack” on page 3‐12 for instructions. Configuring Switches in a Stack The information in the following sections is important to understand A2 switch operation and installations in a stack installation. About SecureStack A2 Switch Operation in a Stack The SecureStack A2 products are stackable switches that can be adapted and scaled to help meet your network needs. These switches provide a management platform and uplink to a network backbone for a stacked group of up to eight A2 switches. 3-12 Hardware Installation Stacking Cable Connections STACK UP connector at top of stack STACK DOWN connector at bottom of stack...
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Once installed in a stack, the switches behave and perform as a single switch. As such, you can start with a single switch and add more switches as your network expands. You can also mix different products in the same family in a single stack to provide a desired combination of port types and functions to match the requirements of individual applications. In all cases, a stack of switches performs as one large product, and is managed as a single network entity. When switches are installed and connected as described back in “Connecting Stacking Cables” on page 3‐11, the following occurs during initialization: • The switch that will manage the stack is automatically established and is referred to as the Manager switch. • All other switches are established as Member switches in the stack. • The hierarchy of the switches that will assume the function of backup manager is also determined in case the current manager malfunctions, is powered down, or is disconnected from the stack. • The Console port on the manager switch remains active for out‐of‐band (local) switch management, but the Console port on each member switch is deactivated. This enables you to set the IP address and system password using a single Console port. Now each switch can be configured locally using only the manager’s Console port, or in‐band using a remote device and the CLI set of commands described in this section. For procedures used for various types of connections to the Console port, refer to “Connecting to Console Port for Local Management” on page 3‐18. Once a stack is created (more than one switch is interconnected), the following occurs: Switch (unit) IDs are arbitrarily assigned on a first‐come, first‐served basis. Switch IDs are saved against each module. Then, every time a board is power‐cycled, it will initialize with the same switch ID. This is important for port‐specific information (for example: fe.4.12 is the 12th Fast Ethernet port on switch number 4). The management election process uses the following precedence to assign a management switch: Previously assigned/elected management switch b. Management assigned priority (values 1–15) Hardware preference level d. Highest MAC Address Configuring Switches in a Stack...
The following procedures assume that all switches have a clean configuration from manufacturing. When adding a new switch to an already running stack, it is also assumed that the new switch is using the same firmware image version as other switches in the stack.
• Use clear config to clear config parameters without clearing stack switch IDs. This command WILL NOT clear stack parameters and avoids the process of re-numbering the stack. • Use clear config all when it is necessary to clear all config parameters, including stack switch IDs and switch priority values.
Note: If the CPU LED illuminates solid red, there was a critical failure. For more information about the LED indications and troubleshooting, refer to additional help, contact Enterasys Networks. Refer to details If the switch is a standalone switch, it will take approximately 30 seconds for the switch to start up. If the switch is a stack Manager, it can take up to 3 minutes or more to start up, depending on the number of Member switches in the stack. 3-16 Hardware Installation...
Accessing the RPS Connector RPS coverplate Retaining screws to fasten plate Caution: To prevent damaging the switch, DO NOT connect a Power over Ethernet-compliant Redundant Power System (C2RPS-POE) to the redundant power supply connector. The switch is only compatible with the SecureStack C2RPS-SYS redundant power supply system.
Note: When switches are connected in a stack configuration and all stacking cables are connected before powering up the switches, one switch in the stack will be automatically designated as the Manager of the stack and its Console port will remain active. All other switches will become Member switches and their Console ports will be deactivated.
Using a DTE modem DB9 female‐to‐DB25 male cable, you can connect products equipped with a DB9 DTE male console port to a Hayes compatible modem that supports 9600 baud. The cable used must connect the Console port Received Data, Pin 2 to the Transmitted Data pin at the other end of the cable. The connection from the Console port Transmitted Data, Pin 3 (must be connected) to the Received Data pin cable connection at the other end of the cable. The DB9 Console port pin assignments are shown in Figure 3‐11. Figure 3-11 DB9 Male Console Port Pinout Assignments Connecting to an IBM or Compatible Device To connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running the VT terminal emulation, to an Enterasys switch Console port (Figure 3‐12), proceed as follows: Connect the DB9 female connector at one end of the cable (not supplied) to the Console port on the Enterasys switch. (If there is a switch designated as the Manager, connect to its Console port.) Plug the DB9 female connector at the other end of cable into the communications port on the PC. Turn on the PC and configure your VT emulation package with the following parameters: Parameter Mode Transmit Bits Parity Stop Bit...
Connecting to Console Port for Local Management When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display. Proceed to “Connecting to the Network” on page 3‐23. Figure 3-12 1 DB9 female connector 2 Serial interface cable 3 DB9 male Console port connector Connecting to a VT Series Terminal To connect a VT Series terminal to an Enterasys switch Console port (Figure 3‐13), use a UTP serial interface cable terminated with a DB9 female connector and a DB25 female connector and proceed as follows: Connect the DB9 female connector at one end of cable to the Console port DB9 male connector on the Enterasys switch. (If there is a switch designated as the Manager, connect to its Console port.) Plug the DB25 female connector at the other end of the cable into the port labeled COMM on the VT terminal. Turn on the terminal and access the Setup Directory. Set the following parameters on ...
When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display. Proceed to “Connecting to the Network” on page 3‐23. Figure 3-13 Connecting a VT Series Terminal 1 DB9 female connector 2 Serial interface cable 3 DB9 male Console port connector Connecting to a Modem To connect a modem to an Enterasys Networks switch modem port (Figure 3‐14), use a UTP cable terminated with a DB9 female connector and a DB25 male connector, and proceed as follows: Connect the DB9 female connector at one end of the cable to the Console port DB9 connector on the Enterasys switch. (If there is a switch designated as the Manager, connect to its Console port.) Plug the DB25 male connector at the other end of the cable into the modem communications port. Turn on the modem and make sure the remote modem is ON. With your PC connected to the remote modem, configure your VT emulation package with the following parameters: Parameter Mode...
Connecting to Console Port for Local Management When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display. If the switches are in a stacked configuration, proceed to “Connecting to the Network” on page 3‐23. Figure 3-14 1 DB9 female cable connector 2 Serial interface cable 3 DB9 male Console port 4 DB25 male connector 3-22 Hardware Installation Connecting to a Modem Æ Å Ä 5 Local modem 6 Remote modem 7 PC with VT emulation application Ã...
MT‐RJ fixed front panel ports of the A2H254‐16 to the network or other devices. Each fiber‐optic link consists of two fiber‐optic strands within the cable: Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX). The transmit strand from an A2H254‐16 port connects to the receive port of a fiber‐optic 100BASE‐FX Ethernet device at the other end of the segment. The receive strand of the applicable MT‐RJ port on the switch connects to the transmit port of the fiber‐optic 100BASE‐FX Ethernet device. Note: An odd number of crossovers (preferably one) must be maintained between devices so that the transmit port is connected to the receive port of the other device and vice versa. To connect a fiber‐optic cable segment to the switch, refer to Figure 3‐15 and proceed as follows: Remove the protective covers (not shown) from the MT‐RJ front panel connector and ...
Connecting to the Network Caution: Do not touch the ends of the fiber-optic strands, and do not let the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Contamination of cable ends causes problems in data transmissions. If the ends of the fiber-optic strands become contaminated, use a canned duster to blow the surfaces clean.
Solche Hilfsmittel erhöhen die Gefahr von Sehschäden. Wenn sie den optischen Port überprüfen möchten stellen Sie sicher, dass die Komponente von der Spannungsversorgung getrennt ist. This section contains the procedures for connecting a 1000BASE‐SX multimode fiber‐optic segment from the network or other device to an MT‐RJ port connector in a Mini‐GBIC (MGBIC‐MT01). Each fiber‐optic link consists of two fiber‐optic strands within the cable: • Transmit (TX) • Receive (RX) The transmit strand from the MT‐RJ port connects to the receive port of a fiber‐optic Gigabit Ethernet device at the other end of the segment. The receive strand of the applicable MT‐RJ port connects to the transmit port of the fiber‐optic Gigabit Ethernet switch. Enterasys Networks recommends labeling fiber‐optic cables to indicate receive and transmit ends. Many cables are pre‐labeled, providing matching labels or tapes at both ends of each strand of cable. Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-25...
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Connecting to the Network To connect an MT‐RJ cable to a fixed MT‐RJ connector of a Mini‐GBIC: Remove the protective covers from the Mini‐GBIC MT‐RJ fiber‐optic port and from the connectors on each end of the cable. Note: Leave the protective covers in place when the connectors are not in use to prevent contamination. Caution: Do not touch the ends of the fiber-optic strands, and do not let the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants.
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to LC Mini-GBIC Ports Warning: Fiber-optic Mini-GBICs use Class 1 lasers. Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from the network adapter.
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Connecting to the Network To connect an LC cable connector to a fixed LC connector of a Mini‐GBIC: Caution: Do not touch the ends of the fiber-optic strands, and do not let the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Contamination of cable ends causes problems in data transmissions. If the ends of the fiber-optic strands become contaminated, use a canned duster to blow the surfaces clean.
Note: All RJ45 ports support Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. Category 3 cable may be used if the connection is going to be used only for 10 Mbps. To connect twisted pair segments to the switch, refer to Figure 3‐16 and proceed as follows: Ensure that the device to be connected at the other end of the segment is ...
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Connecting to the Network Verify that a link exists by checking that the Link/Activity LED is ON (solid green or blinking green). If the Link/Activity LED is OFF, perform the following steps until it is Verify that the cabling being used is Category 5 or better with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms with a maximum length of 100 meters (328 feet). b. Verify that the device at the other end of the twisted pair segment is on and properly connected to the segment. Verify that the RJ45 connectors on the twisted pair segment have the proper pinouts and check the cable for continuity. Typically, a crossover cable is used between hub devices. A straight‐through cable is used to connect between switches or hub devices and an end user (computer). Refer to Figure 3‐17 and Figure 3‐18 for four‐wire RJ45 connections. Refer to Figure 3‐19 and Figure 3‐20 for eight‐wire RJ45 connections. d. Ensure that the twisted pair connection meets the dB loss and cable specifications outlined in the Cabling Guide. Refer to “Related Documents” on page xiv for information on obtaining this document. If a link is not established, contact Enterasys Networks. Refer to “Getting Help” on page 1‐6 for details. Repeat all steps above until all connections have been made. 3-30 Hardware Installation...
Figure 3-17 Four-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100BASE-TX À à 1 RJ45 switch port 2 Other device port Figure 3-18 Four-Wire Straight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100BASE-TX À à 1 RJ45 switch port 2 Other device port  3 RJ45-to-RJ45 crossover cable 4 RX+/RX- and TX+/TX-connections These connections must share a common color pair.
Connecting to the Network Figure 3-19 1 RJ45 device port 2 Other device port Figure 3-20 1000BASE-TX 1 RJ45 device port 2 Other device port 3-32 Hardware Installation Eight-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100/1000BASE-TX À Â 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 crossover cable Eight-Wire Straight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100/ À...
Completing the Installation After installing the switch and making the connections to the network, access the switch management, as described below. Initial Logon to Switch Management To initially access switch management from your local PC, terminal, or modem connection, proceed as follows at the displayed startup screen: Enter ro (Read‐Only), rw (Read‐Write), or admin (superuser) for Username. At the Password prompt, press Enter (RETURN). For details on how to configure the switch using the command line interface, refer to the SecureStack A2 Configuration Guide. The CLI commands enable you to set a new password and perform more involved management configurations on the switch. One of many capabilities is to reconfigure the stack, reassigning the Manager function to another switch and configuring the order of Member switches that will take over the stack management functions in case the operating Manager is powered down, malfunctions, or is removed from the stack. After the initial configuration, you can also use WebView (Enterasys Networks’ embedded web server) for configuration and management tasks. All the guides associated with the switch are available online at: http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals Once you are confident that the installation is successful, route and secure your cables. If you require assistance, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the methods described in “Getting Help” on page 1‐6. Completing the Installation SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-33...
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This chapter provides information concerning the following: For information about... Using LANVIEW Troubleshooting Checklist Using the Reset Password Button This device contains a battery that is not considered a user replaceable part. If the battery needs to be replaced, contact customer service for repair. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. A used battery may be safely disposed in a municipal waste stream. Precaucion: Hay riesgo de explosion si la bateria se reemplaza con el typo incorrecto.
Using LANVIEW Using LANVIEW The A2H254‐16 supports the Enterasys Networks built‐in LANVIEW LED visual diagnostic and status monitoring system. The LANVIEW LEDs on the A2H254‐16 are located as shown in Figure 4‐1. These LEDs allow you to quickly observe network status for diagnosing switch and network problems. Figure 4-1 Recessed Password Reset Button Redundant Power Supply Active Unit selected as Stack Manager CPU and Power Indicator Note: The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in Flashing: LED is flashing randomly.
3. If the SecureStack A2 still does not power up, the system may have a fatal error. Contact Enterasys Networks for technical support. If the LED remains red for several minutes, the system may have a fatal error.
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1. Make sure the switch connected to the stackup connector is powered on. 2. Replace cable with a known good one. 3. If the problem still exists, contact Enterasys Networks for technical support. None. 1. Make sure the switch connected to the stackdown connector is powered on.
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AC power source. 2. Replace the power cord with a known good one. 3. If the problem persists, contact Enterasys Networks for technical support. None. Power on remote device. Use CLI to enable port.
Replace the power cord with a known good one. Connect to the console port and type “show switch”. If a code mismatch is the cause, the output of the above command will show “code version mismatch”. Disconnect the switch from the stack and load the necessary code to match the stack master.
Refer to the SecureStack A2 Configuration Guide for the IP address assignment procedure. This is normal if the switch is a Member in a stack. If operating as a standalone switch or as the Manager in a stack, enable the port.
Using the Reset Password Button Using the Reset Password Button If you forget the SecureStack A2 login password, use the Reset Password button as described in the following procedure. Figure 4-2 1 Reset Password button To reset the SecureStack A2 password, refer to Figure 4‐2 and proceed as follows: Note: Notify the system manager before changing the password. Press‐and‐hold the Reset Password button while the switch is operational. This change of the login password to the default password will be indicated via Local Management CLI only. This information will not show up in a Telnet session. Logon to switch management. You can now logon to the switch via the Console port and assign a new password using the command line interface (CLI). To access switch management from your local PC, terminal, or modem connection, refer to the SecureStack A2 Configuration Guide for instructions on how to log in and enter a new password. The guide is available online under the S category for Securestack at: http://www.enterasys.com/support/manuals If you require assistance, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the methods described in “Getting Help” on page 1‐6.
Console Port Pinout Assignments Regulatory Compliance Enterasys Networks reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice. Switch Specifications Table A‐1 provides the I/O ports, processors and memory, physical, and environmental specifications for the A2H254‐16. Table A-1 A2H254-16 Switch Specifications Item RJ45 odd numbered ports 1 through 15 MT-RJ even numbered ports 2 through 16 RJ45 ports 17 and 18 SFP ports 19 and 20...
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Switch Specifications Table A-1 A2H254-16 Switch Specifications (continued) Item Dimensions Approximate Weight Heat Dissipation (maximum) Power Amperage Power Consumption Processors/Memory Processor Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) FLASH Memory Physical Predicted hours for Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Environmental Operating Temperature...
Mini-GBIC Input/Output Specifications The Mini‐Gigabit Ethernet Card (Mini‐GBIC) port interface slots can support 1‐Gbps fiber‐optic connections as described in Table A‐2. The optional Mini‐GBICs are hot swappable. Table A-2 Mini-GBIC Input/Output Port Specifications Item MGBIC-LC01 MGBIC-LC03 MGBIC-LC09 MGBIC-MT01 MGBIC-08 MGBIC-02 Specification Provides one LC fiber-optic multimode port that is compliant with the 1000BASE-SX standard LC connector. Provides one LC Long Haul (up to 2 KM) fiber-optic multimode port that is compliant with the 1000BASE-SX standard LC duplex style connector.
Gigabit Ethernet Specifications MGBIC-08 Specifications (1000BASE-ELX) Table A-9 MGBIC-08 Optical Specifications Item Transmit Power (minimum) Receive Sensitivity Maximum Input Power Link Power Budget (Full Duplex Only) 1. The maximum drive distance (up to 70 km) depends on the quality of the installed single-mode fiber-optic cable segment.
Console Port Pinout Assignments The Console port is a DB9 serial communications port for local access to Local Management. Refer to Figure A‐1 for the Console port pin assignments. Figure A-1 Pin 2, Received Data (input) Pin 3, Transmitted Data (output) Regulatory Compliance The A2H254‐16 meets the safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements listed in Table A‐12: Table A-12 Compliance Standards Regulatory Compliance Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI) (Class A) Console Port Pinout Assignments Standards UL 60950, CSA 60950, EN 60950, EN 60825, IEC 60950, EN 60825, 21 CFR 1040.10 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, CSA C108.8, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, AS/NZS...
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Enterasys contacting Fiber budget Installation connecting to the network in a rack new stack new switch in existing stack stacking cables Installation site what is needed at the Installing Optional Mini-GBICs LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs introduction to LANVIEW LEDs Link LEDs...
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Stack Member automatic selection of 3-31 Stack Operation member switch selection 3-32 Stack System installation of a new switch in existing stack installation of new Stacking cables installation of Standalone Switches specifications for Standards compatibility Switch overview of...
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