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Rapier 48w Switch
Installation and Safety Guide
Rapier 48w
Rapier 48w-B
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Rapier 48w Switch Installation and Safety Guide Rapier 48w Rapier 48w-B Download the complete document set from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software
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Rapier 48w Switch Rapier 48w Switch Installation and Safety Guide Document Number 613-000757 REV C © 2007-2011 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications and other information in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesis,
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Installation and Safety Guide Contents Switches Covered By This Guide ................................................................................. 4 Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 5 Selecting a Site ................................................................................................................... 6 Installing the Switch ............................................................
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Rapier 48w Switch Switches Covered By This Guide This document includes information on the following switches: ■ Rapier 48w (DC model) ■ Rapier 48w-B (AC and DC models) The Rapier 48w and 48w-B switches have the same features, however the physical connection between the switch and NSMs is different. The compatible NSMs for each model are: ■ Rapier 48w: AT-AR040, AT-AR048 ■ Rapier 48w-B: AT-AR040-B, AT-AR048-B In this guide, the product name Rapier 48w refers to both the Rapier 48w and the Ra
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Installation and Safety Guide Package Contents These items are included with each Rapier 48w switch. Contact your authorised distributor or reseller if any items are damaged or missing. AC model package contents ■ one serial cable for connecting the switch to a terminal or PC ■ one AC power cord ■ two 19 inch rack-mount brackets, two 23 inch rack-mount brackets and eight M4 flat head screws, for mounting the switch in a rack ■ this Installation and Safety Guide ■ one CD-ROM with complete docum
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Rapier 48w Switch Selecting a Site Before you install the switch, review the following considerations about its location. ■ The Rapier 48w switch requires an ambient temperature from 0º C to 50ºC (32º F to 122º F). ■ There should be adequate front-to-back airflow around the switch and its vents. ■ The site should be dust-free and without moisture. ■ Humidity can be from 5% to 80% non-condensing. ■ You need a reliable and earthed (grounded) power supply source, preferably dedicated and filter
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Installation and Safety Guide Installing the Switch You can install the switch on a level surface, such as a desktop or bench, in a standard 19-inch rack, or in a 23-inch rack. The ports on the switch must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to Outside Plant or its wiring (NEBS requirement). Before you begin ■ Read the safety information. For your well-being and that of the equipment, read the safety information in this document. You can also download this document from
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Rapier 48w Switch Rack-mount the switch 1. Ensure the rack has sufficient space for the switch and its cables. For the switch’s requirements, see “Selecting a Site” on page 6. 2. Install cage nuts, if required, so they are ready for the rack-mount screws in the following steps. The Rapier 48w can be front, center, or rear mounted. 3. Unpack the switch. 4. Screw one bracket to each side of the switch using the M4 screws provided. 5. Mount the switch into the rack, and tighten the 4 rack-mount s
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Installation and Safety Guide Install the air filters (NEBS installation only) Rapier 48w DC switches are shipped with air filters that you must install in each of the fan units for Network Equipment Building System (NEBS) compliance. To install an air filter: 1. Using a flat screwdriver, undo the captive screws on the front of the fan unit. 2. Slide the fan unit out of its cage. The internal power connection is quite solid, so pull firmly on the captive screws. 3. Insert the air filter into
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Rapier 48w Switch Applying Power to the Switch The specific power supply requirements for the Rapier 48w are clearly displayed on the rear of the switch. If the supply is outside the accepted range for the switch, the switch may not operate or damage to the switch may result. Warning All versions of this equipment must be earthed. Rapier 48w AC switch Follow these instructions when powering the AC switch variant. 1. Plug the provided AC power cord into the power inlet. 2. Connect the power co
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Installation and Safety Guide Rapier 48w DC switch Follow these instructions when connecting the DC switch variant. Read “Safety” on page 23 of this document before connecting a DC power supply. Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should connect a DC power supply. For centralised DC power connection, the switch should be installed in restricted access areas only (such as dedicated equipment rooms or equipment closets) in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the
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Rapier 48w Switch Connect the switch to ground The protective earth connection should be connected before proceeding with the following power connections. The primary ground for the equipment is a two stud grounding block (bearing the grounding symbol) located on the left rear of the chassis, adjacent to the DC power connector. To connect the switch to ground: 2 1. Using a 10 AWG (5mm cross sectional area) grounding cable (green with yellow stripe), connect the chassis grounding stud to the
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Installation and Safety Guide 3. Connect the A feed -48 V wire to the screw terminal labelled “A -” on the rear panel of the switch, and use a flat screwdriver to tighten the screw to a torque of 0.5 to 0.8 Nm (4.4 to 7.1 lbf in). Ensure no wire strands protrude from the terminal. WARNING This unit might have more than one power input. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect all power inputs before servicing unit. FOR CENTRALIZED DC POWER CONNECTION, INSTALL ONLY IN A 40-60
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Rapier 48w Switch Connecting Data Cables to the Switch Once initial configuration is complete, connect the switch to the network. Warning The Ethernet, DS3, T1, and management/asyn ports of the equipment are suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. These ports must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described
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Installation and Safety Guide The SFP transceiver must be inserted the right way in the slot: ■ To install an SFP in port 49 (upper), the release lever hinge must be at the bottom. ■ To install an SFP in port 50 (lower), the release lever hinge must be at the top. SFP Transceiver Release Lever 48w_SFP To insert an SFP transceiver, slide the transceiver into the SFP socket, and firmly press it until it engages. To remove an SFP transceiver, first release it by gently pulling the release lever
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Rapier 48w Switch Configuring the Switch The Rapier 48w switch can be configured with the Command Line Interface (CLI). Before configuring the switch, you must make some basic connections explained in the following procedure. Before starting the procedure, ensure that the switch is installed and operating. Using the CLI to configure the switch 1. Connect a terminal or PC to a console port. The Rapier 48w has two identical asynchronous serial RS-232 console ports with DB9 connectors on the fr
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Installation and Safety Guide 4. Change the password. Change the password as soon as possible because a manager account with the default password is a serious security risk. Remember the new password because there is no way to retrieve it if you forget it. To change the account password, use the set password command. 5. Configure the online help. To use online help you must first configure the help file, by using the command: set help=.hlp Help files have a .hlp extension. To see a
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Rapier 48w Switch Checking LEDs The following tables describe how the switch and expansion modules report faults and operational activities. Expansion modules are optional and must be purchased separately. Contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributer or reseller, or visit www.alliedtelesis.com for more information on purchasing expansion modules. Status LEDs LED State Description FAULT Off Switch operation is normal. Red The switch or management software is malfunctioning. 1 flash A s
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Installation and Safety Guide RJ-45 Port LEDs (Ports 1- 48) LED State Description L/A Green 100 M Link established Flashing 100 M Link activity Amber 10 M Link established Flashing 10 M Link activity Off No link D/C Green Full Duplex Flashing N/A Amber Half Duplex Flashing Collisions Off No link SFP Port LEDs (Ports 49 - 50) LED State Description L/A Green 1000 M Link established. Flashing 1000 M Link activity. Off No link. SFP Amber SFP installed. Flashing SFP installed, but indicating a tran
