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VERTICAL HORIZON
VH-4802
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
USER GUIDE
9033630
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page i Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Notice Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. NOTICE Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page ii Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Notice FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rul
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page iii Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Notice 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA). IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission). CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization). When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1 accessible emission limit of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not consid
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page iv Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Notice SAFETY INFORMATION WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE (GERMANY) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. 4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page v Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Notice ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Enterasys software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or ot
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page vi Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Notice 5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Enterasys and/or its suppliers. For Dep
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page vii Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Notice DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Mr. J. Sims European Representative Address: Enterasys Networks Limited Nexus House, Newbury Business Park London Road, Newbury Berkshire RG14 2PZ, England Conformance to Directive(s)/Product
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page viii Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Notice viii 9033630
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page ix Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XI Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page x Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Remote Management via the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 In-Band Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Powering the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Network Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page xi Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM PREFACE Purpose This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-4802 switch system. Audience This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Systems (MIS) personnel with the following background: Working knowledge of Ethernet LANs Familiarity with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page xii Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Other Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Initial Caps Menu titles and console menu selections. [Enter] Used to designate the Enter or Return key. courier font Screen messages and user prompts. Selection Describes a user-configurable user interface item. Field Describes a read-only information item. Organization Chapter 1. Product Overview: Describes the features of the switch, front an
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page 1 Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW This chapter provides the following information: Product Description Features Front and Rear Panel Component Descriptions Feature Summaries Application Example Description This installation guide describes Enterasys Networks’ Vertical Horizon VH-4802 Fast Ethernet switch. The switch provides 48 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports, plus two slots for optional slide-in 100Base-FX, 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX mod
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page 2 Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM The VH-4802 switch is desktop or rack-mountable. LEDs on the front panel provide information about the operating status of the switch. The rear panel contains the power connector, redundant power connector, serial console port, and two slots for the optional modules. The side panel includes two fans that maintain ventilation and cooling for internal switch components. Features Ports: - 48 dual-speed 10Base-T/100Base-TX por
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page 3 Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Network Management: - SNMP compliant agent: MIB II (RFC 1213); Bridge MIB (RFC 1493); Ethernet-like MIB (RFC 1643); RMON - Statistics, History, Alarm and Event groups (RFC 1757); Interface Evolution MIB (RFC 1573); Q-MIB (IEEE 802.1Q); private MIB extensions - Access via in-band, Internet browser, or Telnet - Console port (RS-232, male DB-9 connector, null modem) supports access via direct or modem connection - BootP for IP
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page 4 Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-4802. Table 1-1 defines the VH-4802 front panel components. Figure 1-1. VH-4802 Front Panel Table 1-1. Front Panel Components Name Function Power LED Lights steady green to indicate power is supplied to the switch. Off indicates no power is supplied to the switch. RDP LED Lights steady to indicate that a redundant power unit is attache
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page 5 Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Optional Modules Figure 1-2 shows the optional modules available for the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-4802. Table 1-2 defines the optional module components. Figure 1-2. Optional Modules Table 1-2. Optional Module Components Module Components 100Base-FX (MMF) Ports: Two multi-mode fiber ports using SC connectors for uplink. (See 100Base-FX/1000Base-SX/LX Fiber Ports on page 26 for a detailed description.) 100Base
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ELS100-48tx2m.book Page 6 Thursday, November 16, 2000 4:59 PM Rear Panel Figure 1-3 shows the VH-4802 rear panel and Table 1-3 defines the rear panel components. Figure 1-3. VH-4802 Rear Panel Table 1-3. Rear Panel Components Name Function Power Connector Provides AC power to the switch. Redundant Power This connector is provided for the option of adding an Connector additional DC redundant power unit (RPU) which can supply power to the switch if its primary power supply fails. (Refer
