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7.5x9-inch cover with bleed on 4 sides Secur eStack A2 Fast Ether net Switches Hardware Installation Guide A2H254-16 P/N 9034173.
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ix Contents About This Guide Who Should Use This G uide ........ ................... .................... ................... ................... ................ .......... xiii How to Use This Guide ................ ................... .............
x Configuring Switches in a Stack .................. ................... .................... ................... ................... .... ... 3-12 About SecureStack A2 Switch Op eration in a Stack ................. ................... ...............
xi Figures 1-1 A2H254-16 Stackable Switch..... ................... ....................... ................... ................... ............ 1 -3 3-1 Mini-GBIC with RJ45 Connector ......... .................... ...................... ..............
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SecureStack A2 Inst allation Guide xiii About This Guide This guide provides an ov erview of installation, troubleshooting, and specificat ions for the Enterasys ® SecureStack A2H254 ‐ 16 stackable Ethernet switch.
How to Use This Guide xiv About This Guide How to Use This Guide Read through this guide completely to familiarize you rs el f with its contents and gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the stackable Ethernet switch.
Conventions Used in This Guide SecureStack A2 Installation Guide x v 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 import ance.
Conventions Used in This Guide xvi About This Guide.
SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the A2H254 ‐ 16 stackable Fast Ethernet switch.
Overview 1-2 Introduction The switch also suppo rts the use of a redundant DC power supply to help prev ent downtime due to an internal pow er supply failure in the switch or AC power source.
Overview SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1- 1 A2H254-16 S ta ckable Switch S tack Connections The switch has front ‐ panel RJ45 ports 17 and 18 for connections in a stack configuration.
Connectivity 1-4 Introduction Connectivity The SecureStack A2 switch connects to Ethernet networks or w orkstations via the fixed front panel MT ‐ RJ and RJ45 ports and the tw o SFP uplink ports that support optional Mini ‐ GBICs.
Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-5 Management Management of the mod ule can be either in ‐ band or out ‐ of ‐ band.
Getting Help 1-6 Introduction Getting Help For additional support related to the SecureStack A2 or this document, contact Enterasys Netw orks us.
SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 2-1 2 Network Requirements Before inst alling the device, review the requirements and spec ifications in this chapter .
100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network 2-2 Network Requirements 100BASE-TX T wisted Pair Network When connecting a 100BASE ‐ TX segment to one of the fixed RJ45 ports (odd numbered ports 1 ‐ 15), use Category 5 UTP cabling.
1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 2-3 1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network The Mini ‐ GBIC port sockets 19 and 20 on the A2H254 ‐ 16 enable yo u to va r y the type of 1 ‐ Gbps port connection.
1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network 2-4 Network Requirements.
SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-1 3 Hardware Installation This chapter provides instructions to install the A2H254 ‐ 16. Follow the order of the sections listed below to correctly install the switch .
Considerations Prior to Installation 3-2 Hardware Installation Considerations Prior to Inst allation When installing the switch , note the following : •B e f o r e starting the installation procedure, notify the network administrator of the installation.
Installing Optional Mini-GBICs SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-3 Inst alling Optional Mini-GBICs This section describes how to install Mini ‐ GBICs in the SFP port slots 19 and 20 on the A2H254 ‐ 16.
Installing Optional Mini-GBICs 3-4 Hardware Installation Inst allation To install a Mini ‐ GBIC that has an RJ45 connector, refer to Figure 3 ‐ 1 ; .
Installing Optional Mini-GBICs SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-5 Figure 3-2 Mini-GBIC with MT -RJ Connector 1 SFP Slot 3 Release tab 2 Mini-GBIC (MGBIC-MT01) 4 Link/Activity LED.
Installing Optional Mini-GBICs 3-6 Hardware Installation Figure 3-3 Mini-GBIC with LC Connector Removing the Mini-GBIC 1 SFP Slot 3 Release tab 2 Mini-GBIC (MGBIC-LC01,-LC03, -LC09, MGBIC-08) 4 Link/Activity LED Caution: Do NOT remove a Mini-GBIC from a slot without relea sing the locking tab located under the front bottom end of the Mi ni-GBIC.
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-7 To re move a Mini ‐ GBIC from a port slot, refer back to Figure 3 ‐ 1 , Figure 3 ‐ 2 , or Figure 3 ‐ 3 , and proceed as follows: 1.
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 3-8 Hardware Installation Figure 3-4 Chassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement Guidelines for Flat Surface Inst allation Locate the switch within 152 cm (5 ft) of its pow er source and on a surface as shown in Figure 3 ‐ 5 .
Rack Mounting the Switch SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-9 If you are installing sev eral switch es in a stack, proceed to “ Connecting Sta cking Cables ” on page 3 ‐ 11.
Rack Mounting the Switch 3-10 Hardware Installation Guidelines for Rackmount Inst allation The installation site must be withi n reach of the network cablin g .
Connecting Stacking Cables SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-11 2. With the mou nting brackets attached, position the switch between the vert ical frame members of the 19 ‐ inch rack as shown in Figure 3 ‐ 7 .
Configuring Switches in a Stack 3-12 Hardware Installation Figure 3-8 S tacking Cable Conn ections 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 SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-13 Once installed in a stack, the switches behave and perform as a single switch.
Configuring Switches in a Stack 3-14 Hardware Installation Recommended Procedures for New and Existing S tacks Inst alling a New St ackable Syst em of Up to Eight Switches Use the following procedure to install a new stack of up to eight switches out of the box.
Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-15 Adding a New Switch to an Existing St ack Use the following procedure to install a new switch to an existing stack configuration.
Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power 3-16 Hardware Installation Figure 3-9 Switch Rear V iew 3. Observe the pow er CPU LED (not shown), located on the front panel.
Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-17 C2RPS-SYS Redundant Power System If you are installing an optional re dundant power system (C2RPS ‐ SYS), refer to the installation instructions supplied with the Secure Stack RPS.
Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-18 Hardware Installation S tack Initialization Overview When you install and connect all the stacking cables to .
Connecting to Console Port for Local Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-19 Using a DTE modem DB9 female ‐ to ‐ DB25 female cable, you can connec.
Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-20 Hardware Installation When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display . Proceed to “ Connecting to the Network ” on page 3 ‐ 23 .
Connecting to Console Port for Local Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-21 When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display . Proceed to “ Connecting to the Network ” on page 3 ‐ 23 .
Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-22 Hardware Installation When these parameters are set, the Startup screen will display .
Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-23 Connecting to the Network This section provides the procedure to connect fiber ‐ optic cables from the fi xed front panel MT ‐ RJ ports to the network or other devi ces.
Connecting to the Network 3-24 Hardware Installation 2. Insert the MT ‐ RJ cable connector into the MT ‐ RJ front panel port unti l it clicks into place.
Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-25 3. V erify that a link exists by chec king that the Link/Act ivity LED is ON (solid green or blinking green).
Connecting to the Network 3-26 Hardware Installation To connect an MT ‐ RJ cable to a fixed MT ‐ RJ connector of a Mini ‐ GBIC: 1.
Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-27 Connecting Fiber-Optic Cabl es to LC Mini -GBIC Port s This section describes how to connect •a 100 0BASE.
Connecting to the Network 3-28 Hardware Installation To connect an LC cable connector to a fixed LC connector of a Mi ni ‐ GBIC: 1.
Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-29 Connecting UTP Cabl es to RJ45 Port s The fixed RJ4 5 front panel 10/100 Mbps ports and the RJ45 Mini ‐ GBIC (MGBIC ‐ 02) Gigabit ports are both internally crossed.
Connecting to the Network 3-30 Hardware Installation 3. V erify that a link exists by chec king that the Link/Act ivity LED is ON (solid green or blinking green).
Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-31 Figure 3-17 Four-Wire Crossov er Cable RJ45 Pinouts f or 10/100BASE-TX Figure 3-18 Four-Wire S traight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinout s for .
Connecting to the Network 3-32 Hardware Installation Figure 3-19 Eight-W ire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100/1000BASE-TX Figure 3-20 Eight-W ire Straight- Through Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/1.
Completing the Installation SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-33 Completing the Inst allation After installing the switch and making the connections to the net work, access the switch management, as described below .
Completing the Installation 3-34 Hardware Installation.
SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-1 4 T roubleshooting This chapter provides information concerning the following: This device contains a battery that is not considered a user replaceable part.
Using LANVIEW 4-2 Troubleshooting Using LANVIEW The A2H254 ‐ 16 supports the Enterasys Netw orks bui lt ‐ in LANVIEW LED visual diagnostic and status monitoring system.
Using LANVIEW SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-3 T able 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Acti on CPU Off Power disconnected. If the LED remains off after connecting AC power or DC power from an RPS, check the following: 1. Make sure there is power at the power source (AC source and RPS if applicable).
Using LANVIEW 4-4 Troubleshooting DOWN Off No valid connection to switch stackup connector . 1. Make sure the switch connected to the stackup connector is powered on. 2. Replace cable with a known goo d one. 3. If the problem still exists, contact Enterasys Networks for technical support.
Using LANVIEW SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-5 RPS Off The RPS LED remains off regardless if the RPS is atta ched or not. The L ED being in its off st ate is not a n indication that the RPS is not functioning properly and won’t supply power in the event of an AC power supply failure.
Troubleshooting Checklist 4-6 Troubleshooting T roubleshooting Checklist If the device is not work in g properly , refer to Ta b l e 4 ‐ 2 for a checklist of problems, possible causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem.
Troubleshooting Checklist SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-7 Cannot contact the SecureS tack A2 through in-band management. IP address not assigned. Refer to the SecureSt ack A2 Configuration Guide for the IP address assignment procedure. Port is disabled .
Using the Reset Password Button 4-8 Troubleshooting Using the Reset Password Button If you forget the SecureSt ack A2 login passw ord, use the Reset Pas s w o rd button as described in the following procedure.
SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-1 A Specifications This appendix provides information about the foll owing: Enterasys Netw orks reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice.
Switch Specifications A-2 Specifications Dimensions 44.1 cm (17.36 in.) W x 4.4 cm (1.73 in.) H x 21.0 cm (8. 27 in.) D Approximate Weight Gross: Net: 3.5 kg (7.68 lb) (shipping carton containing one module) 2.7 kg (5.94 lb) (one module without packaging) Heat Dissipation (maximum) 174 BTU/HR Power Amperage 1 10 V/0.
Mini-GBIC Input/Output Specifications SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-3 Mini-GBIC Input/Output S pecifications The Mini ‐ Gigabit Ethernet Card (Mini ‐ GBIC) port interface slots can support 1 ‐ Gbps fiber ‐ optic connections as described in Ta b l e A ‐ 2 .
Gigabit Ethernet Specifications A-4 Specifications Gigabit Ethernet S pecifications The following specifications for the Mini ‐ GBICs shown in Ta b l e A ‐ 3 through Ta b l e A ‐ 11 meet or exceed the IEEE 802.
Gigabit Ethernet Specifications SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-5 MGBIC-LC09 S pecific ations (1000BASE-LX) T able A-6 MGBIC-LC03 Operating Range Item Modal Bandwid th @ 1310 nm Range 62.5 µm MMF 160 MHz/km 2,000 Meters 50 µm MMF 400 MHz/km 2,000 Meters T able A-7 MGBIC-LC09 Optical S pecifications Item 62.
Gigabit Ethernet Specifications A-6 Specifications MGBIC-08 Specificati ons (1000BASE-ELX) MGBIC-02 Specifications (1000BASE-T) T able A-9 MGBIC-08 Optical Spec ifications Item T ransmit Power (minimum) -0 dBm, min. +2 dBm, typical +5 dBm, max. Receive Sensitivity -24 dBm, min.
Console Port Pinout Assignments SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-7 Console Port Pinout Assignment s The Console port is a DB9 serial communications port for local access to Local Management.
Regulatory Compliance A-8 Specifications.
Index-1 Index Numerics 1000BASE-FX requirements 2-3 1000BASE-T requirements 2-2 100BASE-FX requirements 2-2 100BASE-T requirements 2-2 10BASE-T requirements 2-1 A A2H254-16 overview of 1-2 C Cable fib.
Index-2 P Pinout assignments UTP 4-wire crossover cable 3-3 1 UTP 4-wire straight-through cable 3-31 UTP 8-wire crossover cable 3-3 2 UTP 8-wire straight-through cable 3-32 Power connection AC 3-15 RP.
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