Allied Telesis Switch Controller User's Manual
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1. CAM Quick Install Guide The CAM Quick Install Guide can be found on the SwitchBlade Documentation and Tools CD ROM or can be downloaded from www alliedtelesvn co nz C613 04031 01 REV B y 7 SwitchBlade Switch Controller Prepare the switch controller bay Remove the switch controller bay faceplate or existing switch controller To remove a bay s faceplate Loosen the faceplate s two Phillips mounting screws until they disengage from the chassis then remove the faceplate Keep the faceplate for future use If you should remove a switch controller replace the faceplate to prevent dust and debris from entering the chassis and to maintain proper airflow The switch may overheat or be damaged by dust and debris if bays are left uncovered To remove an existing switch controller Loosen the switch controller s two Phillips mounting screws until they disengage from the chassis Move the switch controller s ejector levers to the unlocked position see Figure 3 on page 6 Slide the switch controller out of the chassis keeping the controller in a straight alignment so it doesn t jam Figure 3 Ejector levers 8 Insert the new switch controller Make sure the switch controller s metal back panel is aligned with the card guides see Figure 4 on page 7 LE Switch Controllers are mounted vertically in the SwitchBlade 8 AT SB4108 chassis and horizontally in the SwitchBlade 4 AT SB4104 chassis With th2. ASVNO and the CLI 10 p SwitchBlade Switch Controller For instructions on using ASYNO and the CLI to change ETHO s IP address see the Graphical User Interface section in the Operations chapter of the SwitchBlade Software Reference 1 Connect a PC to ETHO Use a straight through Ethernet patch cable to connect your PC to ETHO on the master switch controller Two straight through Ethernet patch cables are supplied with each chassis The PC should be running Internet Explorer version 5 x with JavaScript enabled A copy of Internet Explorer can be found on the Documentation and Tools CD ROM that is bundled with every chassis and every switch controller If two switch controllers are installed and the switch has not yet been connected to a power supply the switch controller in Bay A will assume master controller status In all cases the master controller is the controller whose Master LED is lit 2 Access the GUI Assign the PC an IP address in the 192 168 242 0 subnet If you access the Internet through a proxy server set your browser to bypass the proxy for 192 168 242 242 Point your web browser at 192 168 242 242 3 Login At the log in prompt enter the log in name and password User Name manager Password friend The system status page appears and you can now use the GUI to configure the switch controller To ensure configuration settings are saved correctly use the GUI pages menus and buttons to n
3. QUICK INSTALL GUIDE SwitchBlade Switch Controller Quick Install Guide Document Number C613 04031 01 REV B Copvright O 2003 2002 Allied Telesvn International Corp 19800 North Creek Parkwav Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn Allied Telesyn International Corp reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice The information provided herein is subject to change without notice In no event shall Allied Telesyn be liable for any incidental special indirect or consequential damages whatsoever including but not limited to lost profits arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein even if Allied Telesyn has been advised of known or should have known the possibility of such damages All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Quick Install Guide C613 04031 01 REV B Documentation Roadmap SwitchBlade Safetv and Statutorv Information Booklet Hardware Reference Software Reference T7 General Customer Support DI lt A Visit www alliedtelesyn co nz for the latest documentation FAQs and support information Chassis amp Fan Tray Quick Install Guide Power Supply Unit Quick Install Guide Switch Controller Quick Install Guide L
4. The account has the log in name manager and the password is friend At the log in prompt enter the log in name and password Login manager Password friend The command prompt appears and you can now use the CLI to configure the switch controller Change the password as soon as possible Leaving the manager account with the default password is a serious security risk Make sure you remember the new password as there is no way to retrieve tt if it is lost Use the following command to change the account password set password 5 Load help files To access help enter set help help filename where heip filename is the name of a help file stored in flash To see a list of files stored in flash enter show file Help files have an HLP extension To displav a list of help topics enter help To display help on a specific topic enter help topic Alternatively type a question mark at the end of a partially completed command to see a list of valid options See the SwitchBlade Software Reference for more information on configuring the switch Using the GUI to configure a switch controller The GUI can be accessed through ETHO on the master switch controller ETHO has a default IP address of 192 168 242 242 and a mask of 255 255 255 0 If another device on your network already uses 192 168 242 242 do not connect ETHO to the network until you have changed the default address The address can be changed using
5. act your authorised Allied Telesyn distributor or reseller An ESD socket is provided on the front panel of the SwitchBlade chassis The socket is designed to be used in conjunction with an ESD wrist strap see Figure 1 on page 5 C613 04031 01 REV B Quick Install Guide 5 Figure 1 ESD socket on the SwitchBlade 8 chassis 5 Install the CPU memory pack Only Allied Telesyn supplied DIMMS have been tested and approved for use with SwitchBlade switch controllers Using DIMM that has not been approved may cause unreliable operation and will invalidate the switch controller s warranty In an antistatic environment a Lay the switch controller on a flat surface b Unpack the memory pack s two DIMMs c Holding a DIMM at an angle of about 30 degrees from horizontal align the notches on its connector strip with the notches on a DIMM slot see Figure 2 on page 5 d Insert the DIMM into the DIMM slot sliding it along the two guides until the retaining latches click into place The latches should hold the DIMM firmly in place e Repeat the process for the second DIMM LE For the switch to function both DIMMs must be installed giving 256 MBytes of DRAM per switch controller Figure 2 Installing DIMM on the AT SB4211 Switch Controller a Nil jed ih ra ME a MM DIMM slot 6 Install CAM If you purchased Content Addressable Memory CAM modules install them now by following the instructions in the
6. avigate not your browser s buttons As a security precaution change the password and default IP address as soon as possible To change the password select Management gt Users from the sidebar menu Select the Manager account and click Modify To change ETHO s IP address select Configuration gt System gt Management from the sidebar menu 4 To access context sensitive help Click on the Help Button Help on each page C613 04031 01 REV B Quick Install Guide C613 04031 01 REV B 11 Switch Controller LEDs The following LEDs will operate if the switch controller is receiving power Table 1 LEDs on the AT SB4211 Switch Controller LED Power Master Fault L A Link Activitv D C Duplex Collision State Green Amber Off Red 2 Flashes 3 Flashes 5 flashes 6 Flashes Slow flashing at startup Rapid flashing at startup Green Amber Flashing green Flashing amber Green Amber Flashing Function The switch controller is receiving power The switch controller is the master controller The switch controller is the slave controller The switch controller or management software is malfunctioning A fan trav fan has failed A PSU or PSU fan is malfunctioning The fan tray has been removed for more than 20 seconds The switch s internal temperature has exceeded the alarm threshold The SDRAM DIMM has not been detected The SDRAM DIMM is not compatible with the sw
7. ch when installing or removing switch controllers The switch will continue to operate as long as at least one functional switch controller remains in place although a brief pause in switching and routing may occur Follow these steps to install a switch controller 1 Read the safety information For safety information see the Safety and Statutory Information booklet A copy of this booklet is supplied with each switch controller A PDF version can be found on the CD ROM that ships with every switch controller and every chassis 2 Gather the tools and equipment you will need To loosen or secure the switch controller s mounting screws you will need a Phillips 2 screwdriver 3 Choose a bay for the switch controller The first switch controller to be installed in a chassis should be installed in switch controller bay A Do not attempt to install a switch controller in a line card bay bays 1 to 8 on the SwitchBlade 8 and bays 1 to 4 on the SwitchBlade 4 Attempting to install a switch controller in a line card bay is likely to damage the switch controller and chassis 4 Prepare the switch controller In an antistatic environment remove the switch controller from its packing material Be sure to observe ESD precautions Do not attempt to install a switch controller without observing correct antistatic procedures Failure to do so may damage the switch controller and chassis If you are unsure what the correct procedures are cont
8. e ejector levers in the unlocked position see Figure 3 on page 6 carefully slide the switch controller into the chassis The ejectors locking mechanisms should align with their slots in the chassis see Figure 5 on page 7 C613 04031 01 REV B Quick Install Guide 7 guides at an equal rate If a switch controller becomes tight it must not be forced Instead gently withdraw the controller and try again taking extra care to keep the controller aligned with the guides Forcing a misaligned or jammed switch controller is likely to damage the controller or chassis A When inserting a switch controller take care to slide the back panel along both Figure 4 Card guides on the SwitchBlade 8 chassis ik MA Fl 4 J Di t ie je jis p ae controller guide 9 Secure the switch controller Move the ejector levers to the locked position see Figure 3 on page 6 and tighten the switch controller s mounting screws 10 Check the switch controller is receiving power The switch controller s Power LED will light green if the controller is receiving power If the power LED fails to light For AC chassis models ensure that e The IEC power cords are plugged into the correct sockets on the chassis s rear panel The sockets should correspond to PSU bays that have PSUs installed e The IEC power cords are plugged into supply circuits that are receiving power and all switches are in the ON position e The standby s
9. ine Card Quick Install Guide Bandwidth Expander Quick Install Guide CAM Quick Install Guide m Models Covered By This Guide Printed IE Acrobat PDF R Website This Quick Install Guide includes information on installing the following card E AT SB4211 Switch Controller Information on installing line cards can be found in the SwitchBlade Line Card Quick Install Guide Quick Install Guide updates can be downloaded from www alliedtelesyn co nz support switchblade Package Contents The following items are included with each switch controller Contact your sales representative if any items are damaged or missing E One SwitchBlade Switch Controller E One CPU memory pack with two 128 MByte Dual In line Memory Modules DIMMs E One SwitchBlade Documentation and Tools CD ROM which includes the complete SwitchBlade Documentation Set and utilities One SwitchBlade Switch Controller Quick Install Guide E One Safety and Statutory Information booklet E One warranty card A SwitchBlade Switch Controller Related items that can be purchased separately E CPU memory pack 256 MByte DRAM 2 x 128 MByte DIMMs E SwitchCAM Content Addressable Memory for enhanced L2 L3 forwarding database table size 128 k entry modules E Blank faceplates for switch controller and line card bays AT SB4193 Installing A Switch Controller Switch controllers can be hot swapped There is no need to power down the swit
10. itch A 100 Mbps management port link is open A 10 Mbps management port link is open 100 Mbps activity is occurring through the management port 10 Mbps activity is occurring through the management port The management port is operating at full duplex The management port is operating at half duplex Collisions are occurring on the management port link The SwitchBlade Hardware Reference has further troubleshooting information including information on line card and power supply unit LEDs 12 SwitchBlade Switch Controller Documentation And Tools CD ROM The Documentation and Tools CD ROM bundled with everv switch controller and everv chassis contains the complete Documentation Set for vour switch and its expansion options as well as tools for managing the switch This includes E The SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information Booklet which provides safety and statutory information for the SwitchBlade and its accessories E The SwitchBlade Hardware Reference which provides detailed information on the switch and its hardware features E The SwitchBlade Software Reference which provides detailed information on configuring the switch and its software This Quick Install Guide E The SwitchBlade Line Card Quick Install Guide which outlines the procedure for installing line cards E The SwitchBlade Power Supply Unit Quick Install Guide which outlines the procedure for installing AC and DC power supply units E The Sw
11. itchBlade Chassis and Fan Tray Quick Install Guide which outlines the procedure for installing the chassis and its fan tray E The SwitchBlade Bandwidth Expander Quick Install Guide which outlines the procedure for installing bandwidth expanders E The CAM Quick Install Guide which outlines the procedure for installing Content Addressable Memory AT TFTP Server for Windows for downloading software releases m Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing online documentation E Microsoft Internet Explorer C613 04031 01 REV B
12. roller from Bay B and place it in Bay A before installing a new controller or hot swap the new controller into Bay A Using the CLI to configure a switch controller 1 Connect a terminal or PC to RS 232 ASYNO Use an RS 232 DB9 cable to connect your terminal or PC to the RS 232 Terminal Port ASX NO on the master switch controller Two RS 232 DB9 cables are supplied with each chassis If two switch controllers are installed and the switch has not yet been connected to a power supply the switch controller in Bay A will assume master controller status In all cases the master controller is the controller whose Master LED is lit 2 Set the communication parameters Set the communication parameters on your terminal or terminal emulation program to e Baud rate 9600 e Data bits 8 e Parity None e Stop bits 1 e Flow control Hardware See the SwitchBlade Hardware Reference for more information on configuring emulation software C613 04031 01 REV B Quick Install Guide C613 04031 01 REV B A 3 Check the power supply Ensure the chassis s standby switch is in the Run position and the switch controller is receiving power Power LED lights green 4 Login After the switch controller has booted the log in prompt appears If the log in prompt doesn t appear press Enter two or three times When the switch controller boots for the first time it automatically creates an account with manager privileges
13. witch on the chassis is in the Run position C613 04031 01 REV B SwitchBlade Switch Controller For DC chassis models ensure that e The correct DC terminal blocks on the chassis s rear panel are wired The blocks should correspond to PSU bays that have PSUs installed e The DC terminals are wired to the correct polarity e The circuit breaker supplying the DC supply circuit is On e The standby switch on the chassis is in the Run position Further troubleshooting information can be found in the SwitchBlade Hardware Reference Configuring The Switch Controller If this is the only switch controller installed in the chassis you will need to configure it in order to access the switch s advanced switching capabilities Switch controllers can be configured via the Command Line Interface CLI or Graphical User Interface GUI If a switch controller running the same software release and software licences is already installed in the chassis the second switch controller the slave will automatically replicate the first controller s the master s configuration If two switch controllers are installed and a system reset or power cycle occurs the controller in Bay A will assume master status Forcing a system reset or power cycle while installing a new controller in Bay A will therefore cause any configuration on a controller in Bay B to be overwritten To retain the configuration of a controller in Bay B either remove the cont
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