Alaxala AX6300S series User manual

ALAXALA AX6300S
Quick Start Guide
AX63S-Q001-50X
Reading and storing this manual:
zBefore you use the equipment, carefully read the manual and make sure that you
understand all safety precautions.
zAfter reading the manual, store it in a convenient place for easy reference.

Relevant products
This guide applies to AX6304S and AX6308S model Switches.
Export restrictions
If you export this product, please check all restrictions, such as Japan's Foreign Exchange and Foreign
Trade Law and USA export control laws and regulations, and carry out all required procedures. If you
require more information, please contact an ALAXALA Networks Corporation sales representative.
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- Other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Reading this guide carefully and storing it in a safe place
Before you use the equipment, carefully read the manual and make sure that you understand all safety
precautions. After reading the guide, keep it in a convenient place for easy reference.
Note
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Radio interference
This is a Class A product that supports the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
Technology Equipment standard. In a home environment, this product might cause radio interference, in
which case the user might be required to take appropriate measures.
Limits for harmonic current emissions
Products to which the harmonic current emissions standard JIS C 61000-3-2 applies: AX6304S AX6308S
Edition history
April 2009 (Edition 6), AX63S-Q001-50X
Copyright
Copyright (c) 2009, ALAXALA Networks Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Preface
Thank you for choosing an ALAXALA AX6300S series Switch, a multi-layer Switch.
This guide describes the procedures from unpacking to the basic configuration of an
AX6300S series Switch.
In addition, the guide also explains how to use the manuals for the AX6300S series
Switches to ensure stable operation of the Switch.
Guide overview
Set up your Switch by referring to the following flow of operations.
Intended readers
This guide is intended for the technical personnel responsible for setting up and
handling AX6300S series Switches. Readers are therefore required to have a
knowledge of electric circuits, wire connections, and network systems.

Preface
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Contents
Preface........................................................................................................................................... I
Safety Information....................................................................................................................... 1
1. Preparation .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Reading sequence of AX6300S series manuals........................................................... 2
1.2 Verifying supplied components ..................................................................................... 3
1.3 Preparing required items............................................................................................... 4
2. Installing a Switch................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Installing a Switch ......................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Installation procedure overview ....................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Detailed installation procedure ...................................................................... 12
2.2 Other operations ......................................................................................................... 16
3. Required Operations When Installing a Switch................................................................. 17
3.1 Overview of the command input modes...................................................................... 18
3.2 Overview of initial setup operations ............................................................................ 20
3.3 Login ........................................................................................................................... 21
3.4 Setting the administrator mode password................................................................... 22
3.5 Adding a user ID and deleting the operator user ID.................................................... 23
3.6 Setting the time ........................................................................................................... 24
4. Miscellaneous Operations ................................................................................................... 25
4.1 Operation management and configuration settings .................................................... 26
4.2 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 27
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Contents
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Safety Information
Safety Information
Using AX6300S series Switches correctly and safely
zThis guide provides important information for ensuring safe use of AX6300S series
Switches. Please read this guide completely before using your Switch.
zKeep this manual handy after finishing it, so that it is available for later reference.
zOperate the Switch according to the instructions and procedures provided in this
manual.
zHeed all warnings and cautions on the Switch in this manual. Failure to do so could
result in injury or damage to the Switch.
Before using the Switch
zCaution indications
These indications are intended to ensure safe and correct use of the Switch and to
prevent serious injury, and equipment and property damage. Caution information in
this manual and on the Switch is preceded by the indications shown below. Make
sure you fully understand the meaning of the indications before continuing with the
main body of this manual.
Ignoring instructions preceded by this indication and using the Switch
incorrectly could result in death or serious injury to yourself and others.
Ignoring instructions preceded by this indication and using the Switch
incorrectly could result in serious injury to yourself and others.
CAUTION Ignoring instructions preceded by this indication and using the Switch
incorrectly could result in serious damage to the Switch or nearby
property.
NOTE Information preceded by this indication is supplementary information that,
if ignored, will not result in physical injury or serious damage to the
Switch.
Unauthorized operations
zDo not attempt to perform any operations that are not described in this guide.
In the event of a Switch problem, perform the following operations, and contact
maintenance personnel.
zFor a Switch with an AC power supply unit installed, turn off the Switch power
before unplugging the power cable from the outlet.
zFor a Switch with a DC power supply unit installed, turn off the Switch power,
and then set the circuit breaker of the power supply facility to OFF.
Using common sense
The warnings and cautions provided on the Switch and in this guide have been
selected after careful consideration.
Nevertheless, there is always the possibility of the unexpected occurring. Therefore,
while using a Switch, in addition to the following instructions, stay alert and use
common sense.
Safety-1

Safety Information
If anything seems wrong, immediately turn off the power.
zIf smoke or an unusual smell is emanating from the Switch, or if liquid is spilled into
the Switch or a foreign object falls into the Switch, immediately turn off Switch power
as described below. Continuing operation could result in fire or electric shock.
zFor a Switch with an AC power supply unit installed, turn off the Switch power
before unplugging the power cable from the outlet.
zFor a Switch with a DC power supply unit installed, turn off the Switch power,
and then set the circuit breaker of the power supply facility to OFF.
Do not place the Switch in an unstable location.
zWhen installing the Switch on a table, position the Switch horizontally on a
worktable strong enough to bear the weight of the Switch. Placing the Switch in an
unstable location, such as on an unsteady or tilting surface, might cause the Switch
to fall, resulting in injury.
Do not remove the Switch cover.
zDo not remove the Switch cover. Doing so could result in electric shock.
Do not allow any foreign objects to get into the Switch
zDo not insert or drop any foreign objects, such as anything metallic or flammable,
through the Switch's ventilation slots. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not modify the Switch.
zDo not modify the Switch. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not subject the Switch to shocks
zIn the event that the Switch is dropped or any of its components is damaged, turn off
the power, unplug the power cable, and contact maintenance personnel.
Discontinue using the cable to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not place any objects on the Switch.
zDo not place any metallic object such as a small pin or a paper clip or any container
with a liquid, such as a vase or a flower pot, on the Switch. Liquid or metallic objects
falling into the switch could result in fire or electric shock.
Use the Switch only with the indicated power supply.
zDo not use the Switch at any voltage other than the indicated voltage. Doing so
could result in fire or electric shock.
Safety-2

Safety Information
Ensure that the capacity for incoming current to the distribution board is
greater than the operating current of the circuit breaker.
zEnsure that the capacity for incoming current to the distribution board is greater
than the operating current of the circuit breaker. If it is not, the circuit breaker might
not operate properly in the event of a failure, which could result in fire.
Ground the Switch.
zEach Switch has at most 3.5 mA of leakage current. To connect a Switch to an AC
power supply, always use a grounded power outlet for the Switch. Using the Switch
without grounding could result in electric shock or failures due to electrical noise.
zIf you use a DC power supply, always connect the ground terminals. Using the
Switch without grounding could result in electric shock or failures due to electrical
noise.
Connecting and disconnecting a DC power cable must be performed by
a trained technician or maintenance personnel.
zConnecting and disconnecting a DC power cable must be performed by a trained
technician or maintenance personnel. Terminal connections are required for
connection of the DC power cable. For this reason, incorrect handling of the DC
power cable could result in fire or electric shock.
Set the circuit breaker of the power supply facility to OFF before
connecting or disconnecting a DC power cable.
zMake sure the circuit breaker of the power supply facility is set to OFF before
connecting or disconnecting the DC power cable. Connecting or disconnecting the
cable with the circuit breaker of the power supply facility set to ON could result in fire
or electric shock.
Safety-3

Safety Information
Place an insulation cover over the 0 V and -48 V terminals of a DC power
cable.
zPlace an insulation cover over the 0 V and -48 V terminals of a DC power cable
before using it. Using the terminals without an insulation cover could result in
electric shock.
Do not use a DC power supply with the cover of the terminal board
removed.
zAfter attaching the power cable, when a DC power supply is used, attach the cover
to the terminal board. Using the Switch without the cover could result in electric
shock.
Do not touch the voltage measurement terminal.
zA power supply unit has a terminal for measuring voltage. This terminal is used for
inspection before the unit is shipped from the factory. Customers must not use this
terminal. In addition, do not insert anything with a narrow tip, such as a pin or paper
clip, into the terminal. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.
The Switch must be installed and carried by at least three people.
zThe table below lists the weight of each Switch. A Switch must be installed and
carried by at least three people. Installing or carrying a Switch with too few people
could result in the Switch being dropped or falling, possibly leading to injury.
Number of people required to carry a Switch
Model Weight Number of people
AX6304S 45 kg Three or more
AX6308S 64 kg
One of the following labels are attached to a Switch.
Safety-4

Safety Information
Handle power cables carefully.
zDo not place anything heavy on a power cable. Do not pull, bend, or process a
cable. Doing so could damage the cable, resulting in fire or electric shock. If the
power cable is covered with a carpet or the like, it is easy to forget that the cable is
there and to place something heavy on it.
zUse the supplied or a designated power cable. Using another cable could result in
fire or electric shock. In addition, do not use the supplied cable with other devices.
Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.
zIf the power cable is damaged so that the wires underneath the covering are visible
or cut, stop using it, and ask maintenance personnel to replace it. Discontinue using
the cable to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
zMake sure the power plug is free of dust, and insert the plug completely up to the
base of the prongs to prevent any looseness. Using a power plug with dust on it or
one that is imperfectly connected could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not overload the power outlet.
zDo not overload the power outlet by connecting multiple power plugs to the same
outlet. Overloading the outlet could result in fire or the circuit breaker tripping due to
excessive power used, and could also affect other equipment.
Before turning off the power, set all power switches or the circuit breaker
for the Switch to OFF.
zA Switch has multiple input power supplies. When turning off the Switch power, set
all power supply switches (with an AC power supply unit installed) or the circuit
breaker (with a DC power supply unit installed) to OFF.
The following labels are attached to a Switch.
Adding and replacing optional modules must be performed by a trained
technician or maintenance personnel.
zAdding and replacing optional modules must be performed by a trained technician
or maintenance personnel.
Adding or replacing a power supply unit requires connecting or disconnecting the
power cable. If an untrained person performs the operation and mishandles the
power cable, fire or electric shock could result.
Also, the mishandling of other optional modules could result in injury or damage.
Safety-5

Safety Information
When pressing a switch on a management and switching unit, do not
use anything with a fragile tip, or anything that might become caught in the
Switch, such as a pin or paper clip.
zWhen pressing a switch on the front panel of a management and switching unit, do
not use anything with a fragile tip, or anything that might become caught in the
Switch, such as a pin or paper clip. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.
When adding and replacing a power supply unit, disconnect the power
supply cable.
zWhen adding or replacing a power supply unit, disconnect the power cable from the
power supply unit that will be replaced. If the power cable is connected and the
power switch is turned off, power is still supplied to some circuits. Thereafter, adding
or replacing a power supply unit with the power cable connected could result in fire
or electric shock.
Do not use an air duster near a flame.
zWhen cleaning the optical connectors, do not use an air duster that contains
flammable gas near a flame. Doing so could result in fire.
Safety-6

Safety Information
Do not install the Switch in a dusty or humid location.
zDo not install the Switch in a dusty or humid location. Doing so could result in fire or
electric shock.
zCondensation might form on the surfaces and the inside of the Switch if it is moved
from a cold location to a warm location. Using the Switch in this condition could
result in fire or electric shock. After moving the Switch between two locations with a
large temperature variation, let the Switch stand a few hours before using it.
Do not stack Switches.
zDo not stack Switches. Doing so might damage the Switch. Furthermore, the Switch
might fall, or become unbalanced, resulting in injury.
Do not step on the Switch, lean against it, or place anything on it.
zDo not step on the Switch, lean against it, or place anything on it. Doing so might
damage the Switch. Furthermore, the Switch might fall, or become unbalanced,
resulting in injury.
When mounting a Switch in a rack, use a fixture that can support the
weight of the Switch.
zIt is not possible for the provided rack fixture alone to support the weight of a Switch.
Its purpose is merely to hold a Switch on the rack. Accordingly, use the following
fixtures:
zAX6304S: Guide rails, shelves, and support brackets
zAX6308S: Guide rails and shelves
You must use the guide rails and shelves provided with the rack, and these must be
able to support the weight of a Switch (with the maximum number of optional
modules installed).
Do not use support brackets with a Switch other than AX6304S.
zThe support brackets support only the AX6304S. Do not use the brackets with
another Switch. Using the brackets with another Switch might cause the Switch to
fall or topple, resulting in injury.
Be careful when using support brackets.
zWhen using support brackets to mount a Switch in a rack, hold the front and back of
the Switch and mount it horizontally. You must hold the Switch until the screws have
been tightened. If the Switch tilts, it could drop or fall, resulting in injury. In addition,
other devices mounted in the same rack might be damaged.
zWhen support brackets are used to mount a Switch in a rack, the weight of the
Switch is borne by the rack fixture and the support brackets only. Securely tighten
the screws on the rack fixture and the support brackets.
Safety-7

Safety Information
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots.
zDo not obstruct the ventilation slots of the Switch. Doing so causes heat to
accumulate inside the Switch, and could result in fire. Maintain a space of at least
70 mm around the ventilation slots.
Safety-8

Safety Information
Do not allow hair or objects near the ventilation slots.
zBecause a Switch is equipped with internal cooling fan units, do not allow anything
near the ventilation slots. Doing so causes heat to accumulate inside the Switch and
could cause a failure. Do not allow hair or objects near the ventilation slots because
they might be sucked into the Switch, resulting in injury.
When moving a Switch, do not hold the handle of optional modules.
zWhen moving a Switch, do not hold the handle of a fan unit or a power supply unit.
The handle might come off, resulting in the Switch falling and possibly causing injury.
Also, the fan unit or power supply unit might become deformed, resulting in fire or
electric shock.
Disconnect the cables before moving a Switch.
zBefore moving a Switch, you must turn it off and disconnect all cables. Failure to do
so might cause the Switch or cable to become deformed, or might damage the
Switch, resulting in fire or electric shock.
Do not drop optional modules.
zHandle an optional module carefully. Dropping it could result in injury.
zThe weight of a DC power supply unit is 5.6 kg and its front-to-back measurement is
163 mm. When removing a DC power supply unit from a Switch, hold the DC power
supply unit itself. If you pull the unit carelessly, it might fall, possibly resulting in
injury. The following label is attached to a DC power supply unit.
Do not touch the inside of the Switch with your hands.
zDo not carelessly put your hands inside the Switch. The frame and components
might cause injury.
When removing a management and switching unit or a network interface
unit, use care because it might be very hot.
zThe components in a management and switching unit and a network interface unit
might be very hot. Do not touch any components with your hands. Doing so could
result in burns.
Safety-9

Safety Information
When removing a fan unit, do not place your hands near the fan if it is
rotating.
zImmediately after a fan unit is removed, the blades might still be rotating. When the
fan blades are rotating, do not place your hands near them. Doing so might result in
injury. The following label is attached to a fan unit.
Handle the power cable carefully.
zDo not place a power cable near a heat-generating apparatus, because the heat
could melt the cable coating, resulting in fire or electric shock.
zWhen plugging or unplugging a power cable from the outlet, always hold the plug,
not the cable itself. Pulling the cable itself might cause the wires to break.
Do not touch a Switch if you have a metal allergy.
zA Switch is plated by zinc, nickel, or gold. If you are allergic to these metals, do not
touch the Switch directly. Doing so might cause a skin eruption or a rash.
Avoid looking directly at laser beams.
zA network interface unit with the label below uses laser beams. Never look directly
into the optical transceiver.
Lithium batteries
zA Switch uses a lithium battery for the real-time clock. Mishandling the battery might
cause the battery to heat up, explode, or catch fire, resulting in injury or fire. Do not
remove the battery from a Switch, disassemble it, heat it to 100oC or more, burn it,
or allow it to become wet.
Safety-10

Safety Information
Cleaning
zRemove dust on and around the Switch regularly. In addition to causing the Switch
to stop, accumulated dust could result in fire or electric shock.
Safety-11

Safety Information
Do not turn off the power of the Switch power while software is being
updated (while the ppupdate command is being executed).
zWhen the ppupdate command is executed, the Switch restarts automatically. Do
not turn off the Switch until it has been restarted (when the STATUS LED on the
management and switching unit changes from blinking green to constant green).
Doing so could result in a Switch failure.
When the ACC LED is lit, do not remove the memory card or turn off the
power.
zWhen the ACC LED on the front panel of the management and switching unit is lit,
the memory card is being accessed. When a memory card is being accessed, do
not remove the memory card or turn off the power. Doing so might damage the
memory card. In addition, some commands require a certain amount of time after
being entered to finish accessing the card. Make sure that the memory card is no
longer being accessed before removing the card or turning off the power.
Handle memory cards carefully.
zWhen inserting a memory card, do not push the card too strongly or flick it with your
finger. When removing a memory card, do not forcibly pull out the card if it is locked.
Doing so might damage the connector of the memory card slot.
zRemove the memory card before moving the Switch. If a card is subjected to
excessive force when the Switch is moved, the connectors on the memory card slot
might be damaged.
Do not attach any labels to a transceiver.
zA label attached to the transceiver indicates that the transceiver is a standard
product from ALAXALA or another manufacturer. However, such labels are attached
where they do not interfere with heat dissipation from the transceiver or the
mechanism that prevents the transceiver from coming loose from the cage.
Attaching a label to a location that interferes with these functions could cause a
malfunction in the transceiver or damage to the Switch.
For power supply facility, avoid voltage drop caused by inrush current.
zWhen a Switch is turned on, current flows in. Consider measures for avoiding a
voltage drop in the power supply facility caused by the incoming current. Voltage
drops affect not only the Switch, but also the devices connected to the same power
supply facility.
Turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the power cable.
zBefore connecting or disconnecting a power cable, set the power switch of a power
supply unit to OFF.
Safety-12