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    7.5x9-inch cover with bleed on 4 sides Secur eStack A2 Fast Ether net Switches Hardware Installation Guide A2H124-24FX P/N 9034174-01[...]

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    i Notice Enterasys Networks  reserv es  the  right  to  make  changes  in  specifica tions  and  other  information  contained  in  this  document  and  its  web  site  without  prior  notice.  The  reader  should  in  all  cases  consult  Enterasys Ne tworks [...]

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    ii REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS CO MM ISSION (FCC) NO TICE This  device  com plies  with  Par t  15  of  the  FC C  rules.  Operation  is  subject  to  the  foll owing  tw o  conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not  cause  harmful  interference, [...]

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    iii ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) This  product  complies  with  the  following :  47  CFR  Par t s  2  and  15,  CSA  C108.8,  89/336/EEC,  EN  55022,  EN  6100 0 ‐ 3 ‐ 2,  EN 61000 ‐ 3 ‐ 3,  EN  55024,  AS/NZS  CISPR  22,  VCCI  V ‐ 3.  COMPATIBILIDAD[...]

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    v VCCI NOTICE This  is  a  class  A  product  based  on  the  standard  of  the  Vo l u n t a r y  Control  Coun cil  for  Interference  by  Information  Te c h n o l o g y  Equipment  (VCCI).  If  this  equipm ent  is  used  in  a  domes tic  environmen t, ?[...]

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    vi DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application  of  Co uncil  Directiv e(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s  Na me: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer ’ s  Address: 50  Minuteman  Road Andover,  MA  01810 USA European  Representativ e  Address: Enterasys Networks,  Ltd. Nexus  House,  Newbury  Busi[...]

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    vii ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE  OPENING  OR  UTILIZING  THE  ENCL OSED  PRODUCT , CAREFULL Y  READ  THIS  LICENSE  AGREEMENT . This  document  is  an  agreement  (“ Agreement”)  betwee n  the  end  user  (“Y ou”)  and  Enterasys Network s, Inc.[...]

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    viii 3. APPLICABLE  LAW. This  Agreem ent  shall  be  interpret ed  and  governed  under  the  laws  and  in  the  state  and  federal  cour ts  of  the  Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts  wit hout  regard  to  its  conflicts  of  laws  prov isions.  You  [...]

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    ix THE  CUMULA TIVE  LIAB ILITY  OF  ENTERASYS  TO  YOU  FOR  ALL  CLAIMS  RELA TING  TO  THE  PROGRAM,  IN  CONTRACT ,  TORT  OR  OTHER WISE,  SHALL  NOT  EX CEED  THE  TOT AL  AMOUN T  OF  FEES  PA I D  TO  ENTERASYS  BY  YOU  FOR  THE  RIGHTS ?[...]

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    xi Contents About This Guide Who Should Use This G uide ........ ................... .................... ................... ................... ................ .......... xv How to Use This Guide ................ ................... .................... ................ ................... ............... ........... .. xvi Related Documents ...[...]

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    xii Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power .......... ................... ....................... ................... .................... ... 3 -16 AC Power ........................... ................... ................... ................. ................... ................. ............ 3-16 C2RPS-SYS Redundant Power System ............... ........[...]

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    xiii Figures 1-1 A2H124-24FX Stackable Switch ................... ................... .................... ................... ............... 1-3 3-1 Mini-GBIC with RJ45 Connector ......... .................... ...................... .................... ................... .. 3-4 3-2 Mini-GBIC with MT-RJ Connec tor ....... .................... ..[...]

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    SecureStack A2 Installation Guide xv About This Guide This  guide  provides  an  ov erview ,  installati on  and  troubleshooting  instructio ns,  and  specifications  for  the  Enterasys ®  SecureStack  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  stackable  Ethernet  switch. For  information  about  the  Com[...]

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    How to Use This Guide xvi 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.  A  genera[...]

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    Conventions Used in This Guide SecureStack A2 Installation Guide xvii 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. Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equ ipm[...]

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    Conventions Used in This Guide xviii About This Guide[...]

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    SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-1 1 Introduction This  chapter  introduces  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  stackable  switch. Import ant Notice Depending on th e firmware version used in the Secu reS tack A2, some features described in this document may not be supported. Refer to the Releas e Notes shipped with the A2H124-24FX to deter[...]

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    Overview 1-2 Introduction Overview The  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  is  a  stackable  Fast  Ethernet  switc h,  which  can  be  adapted  and  scaled  to  help  meet  you r  netw ork  needs.  This  switch  provides  a  management  platform  and  uplinks  to  a  network ?[...]

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    Overview SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-3 Figure 1- 1 A2H124-24FX S ta ckable Switch S tack Connections The  switch  has  front ‐ panel  RJ45  ports  25  and  26  for  connections  in  a  stack  configuration.  The  stacking  cables  used  for  the  connections  are  standa[...]

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    Connectivity 1-4 Introduction Connectivity The  SecureStack  A2  switch  connects  to  Ethernet  networks  or  w orkstations  by  wa y  of  the  fixed  front  panel  MT ‐ RJ  ports  and  two  uplink  ports  that  support  optional  Mini ‐ GBICs. At  the  time ?[...]

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    Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 1-5 Management Management  of  the  mod ule  can  be  either  in ‐ band  or  out ‐ of ‐ band.  In ‐ band  remote  management  is  possible  using  Te l n e t ,  Enterasys Networks’  NetSight ®  management  application,  or  the [...]

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    Getting Help 1-6 Introduction Getting Help For  additional  support  related  to  the  SecureStack  A2  or  this  document,  contact  Enterasys Networks  using  one  of  the  follow ing  methods: Before  contacting  Enterasys Networks  for  technical  support,  have  the [...]

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    SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 2-1 2 Network Requirements Before  inst alling  the  device,  review  the  requirements  and  spec ifications  in  this  chapter  concerning  the  following: 100BASE-FX Multimode Fiber-Optic Network The  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  provides  24  ports  that  support [...]

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    1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network 2-2 Network Requirements 1000BASE-FX Fiber-Optic Network The  Mini ‐ GBIC  port  sockets  27 and  28  on  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  enable  you  to  var y  the  type  of  1 ‐ Gbps  port  connection.  At  the  printing  of  this  document  ther[...]

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    SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-1 3 Hardware Installation This  chapter  provides  instructions  to  install  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX.  Follow  the  order  of  the  sections  listed  below  to  correctly  install  the  switch. Electrical Hazard: Only qualified perso nnel should perform in[...]

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    Considerations Prior to Installation 3-2 Hardware Installation Considerations Prior to Inst allation When  installing  the  switch,  note  the  fol lowing: •B e f o r e  starting  the  installation  procedure,  notify  the  network  administrator  of  the  installation. •F o l l o w  the [...]

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    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  27  and  28  on  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX.  It  is  recommended  that  the  optional  Mini ‐[...]

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    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 ;  for  a  Mini ‐ GBIC  with  a  MT ‐ RJ  connector,  re fer  to  Figure 3 ‐ 2 ;  for  a  Mini ‐ GBIC  wit[...]

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    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 27 28 A2H124-24FX 25 26 27 28 25/Up 26/Down Stack Á À Ã Â[...]

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    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 27 28 A2H124-24FX 25 26 27 28 25/Up 26/Down Stack  Á À à Caution: Do NOT remove a Mini-GBIC from a slot without relea sing the lockin[...]

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    Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-7 To  remove  a  Mi ni ‐ GBIC  from  a port  slot,  refer  back  to  Figure 3 ‐ 1 ,  Figure 3 ‐ 2 ,  and  Figure 3 ‐ 3 ,  and  proceed  as  follows: 1. Attach  you r  antistatic  wrist  strap  (refer [...]

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    Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 3-8 Hardware Installation Figure 3-4 Chassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placemen t 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 .  A  [...]

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    Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-9 If  you  are  installing  sev eral  switches  in  a  stack,  proceed  to  “ Connecting  Stacking  Cables ”  on  page 3 ‐ 11.  If  the  switch  is  being  installed  as  a  standalone  switch,[...]

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    Rack Mounting the Switch 3-10 Hardware Installation Rack Mounting the Switch To  install  the  switch  in  a  19 ‐ inch  ra ck,  yo u  need:  •T w o  rackmount  brackets  and  mounting  screws  (rackmount  kit)  shipped  with  the  switch. •F o u r  user ‐ supplied  screws[...]

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    Connecting Stacking Cables SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-11 Figure 3-6 Att aching the Rackmount Bracket s 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 .  Then[...]

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    Connecting Stacking Cables 3-12 Hardware Installation Figure 3 ‐ 8  shows  an  example  of  a  four ‐ high  stack  connected  in  a  closed  loop  configuration.  All  ST AC K  DOWN  and  ST ACK  UP  connectors  are  used  in  the  installation.  The  stacking  [...]

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    Configuring Switches in a Stack SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-13 Configuring Switches in a S t ack The  information  in  the  following  sections  is  important  to  understand  A2  switch  operation  and  installations  in  a  stack  installation. About SecureSt ack A2 Swi tch Operation i[...]

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    Configuring Switches in a Stack 3-14 Hardware Installation 3. The  management  election  process  uses  the  f ollowing  precedence  to  assign  a  management  switch: a. Previously  assigned/elected  manage ment  switch b. Management  assigned  priority  (v alues  1–15) c. Hardware  pre[...]

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    Configuring Switches in a Stack SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-15 3. Once  the  desired  master  swit ch  has  been  selected,  the  current  configuration  wil l  be  saved  and  the  stack  will  automatically  reset.  Yo u  must  now  move  the  console  cable [...]

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    Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power 3-16 Hardware Installation Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power AC Power To  connect  a  switch  to  the  AC  pow er  source,  refer  to  Figu re 3 ‐ 9  and  proceed  as  follows: 1. Plug  the  power  cord into  the  swit ch  AC  power  connector . 2. [...]

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    Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-17 Figure 3-9 Switch Rear Vi ew 3. Observe  the  pow er  CPU  LED  (not  shown),  located  on  the  front  panel.  During  the  initialization,  the  CPU  LED  will  start  by  illuminating  sol id  amber,  the[...]

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    Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power 3-18 Hardware Installation 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.  The  switch  is  co[...]

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    Connecting AC and RPS-SYS Power SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-19 S tack Initialization Overview When  you  install  and  connect  all  the  stacking  cables  to  the  switches  in  the  stack  before  applying  power  to  the  swi tches,  the  following  occurs: •T h e [...]

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    Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-20 Hardware Installation Connecting to Console Port for Local Management This  secti on  describes  how  to  connect  an  RS232  DTE  interface  cable  from  a  PC,  a  VT  series  terminal,  or  a  modem  to  an  A2H124 ‐ 24FX ?[...]

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    Connecting to Console Port for Local Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-21 Connecting to an IBM or Comp atible Device To  connect  an  IBM  PC  or  compatible  devi ce,  running  the  VT  terminal  emulation,  to  an  Enterasys  switch  Console  port  ( Figure 3 ‐ 12 ),  proc[...]

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    Connecting to Console Port for Local Management 3-22 Hardware Installation Connecting to a VT Series T erminal 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  fem[...]

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    Connecting to Console Port for Local Management SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-23 Connecting to a Modem To  connect  a  modem  to  an  Enterasys Netw orks  switch  modem  port  ( Figure 3 ‐ 14 ),  use  a  UTP  cable  terminated  with  a  DB9  female  connector  and  a  DB25[...]

  • Page 52

    Connecting to the Network 3-24 Hardware Installation 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  devices.  In  addition  this  section[...]

  • Page 53

    Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-25 2. Insert  the  MT ‐ RJ  cable  connector  into  the  MT ‐ RJ  front  panel  port  unti l  it  clicks  into  place. Figure 3-15 Connecting a Fiber-Opt ic Cable Segment to MT -RJ Port 3. V erify  tha t  a  link  exists  by[...]

  • Page 54

    Connecting to the Network 3-26 Hardware Installation Connecting Fiber-O ptic Cables to MT -RJ Min i-GBIC Port s This  section  contains  the  procedures  for  connecting  a  1000BASE ‐ SX  mult imode  fiber ‐ optic  segment  from  the  network  or  other  device  to  an  MT ‐ RJ  [...]

  • Page 55

    Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-27 2. Insert  the  MT ‐ RJ  cable  connector  into  the  MT ‐ RJ  connector  unti l  it  clicks  into  place. 3. Plug  the  other  end  of  the  cable  into  the  appropriate  port  on  the  other  devi [...]

  • Page 56

    Connecting to the Network 3-28 Hardware Installation Connecting Fiber-Optic Cabl es to LC Mini -GBIC Port s This  section  describes  how  to  connect  •a  1000BAS E ‐ SX  multimode  fiber ‐ optic  segment  from  the  netw ork  or  other  devices  to  an  LC  port  connector  o[...]

  • Page 57

    Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-29 1. Remove  the  protectiv e  covers  from  the  Mini ‐ GB IC  LC  fiber ‐ optic  po rt  and  from  the  connectors  on  each  end  of  the  cable. 2. Insert  the  LC  cable  connector  into  the  Mini ?[...]

  • Page 58

    Connecting to the Network 3-30 Hardware Installation Connecting UTP Cables to RJ45 Mini-GBIC Port s The  RJ45  Mi ni ‐ GBIC  (MGBIC ‐ 02)  ports  are10/100/1000  Mbps  ports  and  have  internal  crossovers.  When  connecting  a  works ta ti on  to  these  ports,  use  a  straight ?[...]

  • Page 59

    Connecting to the Network SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 3-31 Figure 3-16 Four-Wire Crossov er Cable RJ45 Pinouts f or 10/100BASE-TX Figure 3-17 Four-Wire S traight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100BASE-TX 1 RJ45 switch port 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 crossover cable 2 Other device port 4 RX+/RX- and TX+/TX-connecti ons These connections must share a c[...]

  • Page 60

    Connecting to the Network 3-32 Hardware Installation Figure 3-18 Eight-W ire Crossover Cabl e RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100/1000BASE-TX Figure 3-19 Eight-W ire Straight-Thr ough Cable RJ45 Pinout s for 10/100/ 1000BASE-TX 1 RJ45 device port 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 crossover cable 2 Other device port 1 RJ45 device port 3 RJ45-to-RJ45 straight-through cable 2 Othe[...]

  • Page 61

    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 . Initial Logon to Switch Management To  initially  access [...]

  • Page 62

    Completing the Installation 3-34 Hardware Installation[...]

  • Page 63

    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.  If  the  battery  needs  to  be  replaced,  contact  c[...]

  • Page 64

    Using LANVIEW 4-2 Troubleshooting Using LANVIEW The  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  supports  the  Enterasys Netw orks  built ‐ in  LANVIEW  LED  visual  diagnostic  and  status  monitoring  system.  The  LANVIEW  LEDs  on  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX  are  located  as  shown  in  Figure 4 ‐[...]

  • Page 65

    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). 2. Rep lace the pow er cord with[...]

  • Page 66

    Using LANVIEW 4-4 Troubleshooting DOWN Off No valid connection to sw itch stackup connector . 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, cont act Enterasys Networks for technical support. Green Solid . V alid connection to switch stackup connecto[...]

  • Page 67

    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. See Amber state below . None. Amber Solid .The switch inte[...]

  • Page 68

    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. T able 4-2 T roubleshoo[...]

  • Page 69

    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 . This is normal if the swi tch is a Member in a stack. If operating as a standalone sw itc[...]

  • Page 70

    Troubleshooting Checklist 4-8 Troubleshooting Port(s) goes into standby for no apparent reason. Loop condition detected. V erify that S panning T ree is e nabled. Refer to th e SecureS tack A2 Configuration Guide for the instructions to set the type of ST A. Review the network design and delete unnecessary loops. If the problem continues, contact E[...]

  • Page 71

    Using the Reset Password Switch SecureStack A2 Installation Guide 4-9 Using the Reset Password Switch If  you  forget  the  SecureSt ack  A2  login  passw ord,  use  the  Reset  Pas s w o rd  sw itch  as  described  in  the  following  procedure.  Figure 4-2 Reset Password Switch To  reset[...]

  • Page 72

    Using the Reset Password Switch 4-10 Troubleshooting[...]

  • Page 73

    SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-1 A Specifications This  appendix  provides  information  about  the  foll owing: Enterasys Networks  reserves  the  right  to  change  the  specifications  at  any  time  without  notice. For information about... Refer to page... Switch S pecificatio ns A-2 M[...]

  • Page 74

    Switch Specifications A-2 Specifications Switch S pecifications Ta b l e A ‐ 1  provides  the  I/O  ports,  processors  and  memo ry ,  physical,  and  envir onmental  specifications  for  the  A2H124 ‐ 24FX. T able A-1 A2H124-24FX Switch Spec ifications Item Specification MT -R J ports 1 through 24 T w[...]

  • Page 75

    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 .  The  o[...]

  • Page 76

    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  802.3z ‐ 1998  standard. MGBIC-LC01/MGBIC-MT01 S pec ifications (1000[...]

  • Page 77

    Gigabit Ethernet Specifications SecureStack A2 Installation Guide A-5 MGBIC-LC03 S pecific ations (1000BASE-SX) MGBIC-LC09 S pecific ations (1000BASE-LX) T able A-5 MGBIC-LC03 Optical Spec ifications Item 62.5/125 µm MMF 50/125 µm MMF T ransmit Power (minimum) -9.5 dBm -9.5 dBm T ransmit Power (maximum) -3 dBm -3 dBm Receive Sensitiv ity -20 dBm [...]

  • Page 78

    Gigabit Ethernet Specifications A-6 Specifications MGBIC-08 Specificati ons (1000BASE-ELX) MGBIC-02 Specifications (1000BASE-T) T able A-9 MGBIC-08 Optical Specificat ions Item 10 µm SMF T ransmit Power (minimum) -0 dBm, min. +2 dBm, typical +5 dBm, max. Receive Sensitivity -24 dBm, min. -26 dBm, typical Maximum Input Power -3 dBm Link Power Budge[...]

  • Page 79

    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.  Refer  to  Figure A ‐ 1  for  the  Console  port  pin  assignments. Fi[...]

  • Page 80

    Regulatory Compliance A-8 Specifications[...]

  • Page 81

    Index-1 Index Numerics 1000BASE-FX fiber-opitc Network 2-2 1000BASE-T twisted pair Gigabi t Ethernet Network 2-2 100BASE-FX multimode fiber-optic Netwo rk 2-1 A A2H124-24FX overview of 1-2 C Cable fiber budget A-3 CLI command introduction to 1-5 Configuring switches stack configuration 3-13 Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables from A2H124-24FX to the Netw[...]

  • Page 82

    Index-2 Redundant Power Supply Capability introduction to 1-3 Regulatory Compliance A-7 Related manua ls xvi Reset switch 4-9 S Safety requirements A-7 Specifications A-1 A2H124-24FX A-2 MGBIC-02 A-6 MGBIC-08 A-6 MGBIC-LC01 A-4 , A-5 MGBIC-LC03 A-5 MGBIC-LC09 A-5 MGBIC-MT01 A-4 , A-5 Mini-GBIC input/outputs A-3 Stack initia lization manager switch [...]