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Mid-Span Power Hub
24-Port
User’s Guide
P/N 9033926
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Electrical Hazard: 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 and its web site 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 document is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERASYS NETWORK
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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. VCCI NOTICE This
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ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between the end user (“You”) and Enterasys Networks, Inc. on behalf of itself and its Affiliates (as hereinafter defined) (“Enterasys”) that sets forth Your rights and obligations with respect to the Enterasys software program/firmware installed on the Enterasys product (including any accompanying documentation
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3. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state and federal courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts courts. None of the 1980 United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the United Nations Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods, and the Unif
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8. AUDIT RIGHTS. You hereby acknowledge that the intellectual property rights associated with the Program are of critical value to Enterasys and, accordingly, You hereby agree to maintain complete books, records and accounts showing (i) license fees due and paid, and (ii) the use, copying and deployment of the Program. You also grant to Enterasys and its authorized representatives, upon reasonable notice, the right to audit and examine during Your normal business hours, Your books, records,
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 50 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810 USA European Representative Address: Enterasys Networks Ltd. Nexus House, Newbury Business Park London Road, Newbury Berkshire RG14 2PZ, England Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC EC Directive 73/23/EEC EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 60950 EN 60825 Equipment Type/Environment: Network
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Contents About This Guide Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ ix Who Should Use This guide ................................................................................................................ ix Document Conventions ........................................................................................................................ ix Getting Help ..................
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About This Guide Purpose This guide provides information and procedures on hardware installation, setup, configuration, and management of the Enterasys Networks 24-Port Mid-Span Power Hub (BL-69524ENT). Who Should Use This guide Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should perform the installation procedures described in this guide. This guide is intended for administrative and technical personnel responsible for installing and managing Enterasys Networks products. To use this guide ef
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Getting Help For additional support related to the Mid-Span Power Hub or this document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of the following methods: World Wide Web http://www.enterasys.com Phone 603-332-9400 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 Internet mail support@enterasys.com To send comments or suggestions concerning this document to the Technical Writing Departm
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1 Introduction Functions and Features The BL-69524ENT, Enterasys Networks’ 24-port Mid-Span Power Hub, supports applications in which AC power is difficult to access, such as VoIP phones, wireless LAN access points, or IP network cameras. The Enterasys 24-port Mid-Span Power Hub acts as a “patch panel” and adds ~48 VDC to unused (non-data) wires in standard Category 5, 5e, or 6 Ethernet cable. The power unit delivers both data and power over a single standard Ethernet cable. Main features of
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2 Installation and Connection Electrical Hazard: Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit. Verifying the Kit Unpack the unit and verify that you have all of the following items (see Figure 2-1): • Enterasys’ 24-port Mid-Span Power Hub •Power Cord •User’s Guide Mid-Span Power Hub 24-Port User’s Guide 2-1
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User’s Guide Kit Contents Kit Contents Figure 2-1 Contents of the BL-69524ENT Kit BL-69524ENT 24-Port Mid-Span Power Hub Power Cord 2-2 Installation and Connection
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Technical Considerations Technical Considerations The Enterasys Networks 24-port Mid-Span Power Hub may be placed on a shelf or mounted in a standard 48.26-centimeter (19-inch) rack. Before you mount the unit to a fixed location, consider the following: • Determine optimal placement. • Collect and document network information as required. • Ensure that the length of cable from the Ethernet network source to the powered device does not exceed 100 meters. Note: The unit is not a repeater and do
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Configuration for the 24-Port Mid-Span Power Hub Configuration for the 24-Port Mid-Span Power Hub Figure 2-2 shows a typical configuration for the Enterasys 24-port Mid-Span Power Hub operating with 802.3af appliances. To ensure EMC compliance and compliance with Class A requirements, use Category 5, 5e, or 6 shielded twisted pair straight-through cables. Figure 2-2 Typical Configuration for a 24-Port Mid-Span Power Hub 2-4 Installation and Connection
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Powering Up Powering Up Simply plug one end of the power cord into the unit, and the other end into a grounded AC power source. Units are typically connected to a power strip or other power outlet that may be cycled on and off. An uninterruptible power supply may also be used. Check to make sure each module installed displays a green Power LED (see Figure 2-3). Verify that any module that does not display a green Power LED is properly seated in the chassis backplane. If problems exist, refer
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