Alcatel Alcatel OmniAccess 4324 User manual

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OmniAccess 4324
Wireless LAN Switch
Installation Guide
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Copyright
Copyright © 2005 Alcatel Internetworking, Inc. All rights reserved.
Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Originated in the USA.
Trademarks
AOS-W and Alcatel OmniAccess 4324 are trademarks of Alcatel in the United
States and certain other countries.
Any other trademarks appearing in this manual are owned by their respective
companies.

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Electromagnetic Interference
FCC - Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada - Class A
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing
equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department
of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme
sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le
ministère des Communications.
VCCI - Class A
CE - Class A

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Warning—This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
EU - Class A
This product complies with EN55022 Class A and EN55024 standards.
Safety
Lithium Battery Notice
This product contains a lithium battery which is replaceable only by a trained
technician.
Laser Notice
This product uses replaceable laser transceiver modules on some ports.
This product complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, Part 1040.10, and
IEC 60825-1: 1993, A1: 1997, A2: 2001, IEC 60825-2: 2000.
For continued compliance with the above laser safety standards, only
approved Class 1 modules from our approved vendors should be installed in
the product. See “Approved GBICs” on page 23 for a list of approved modules
and vendors.
CAUTION—The lithium battery may explode if it is incorrectly replaced. A trained
technician should replace the battery with only the same or equivalent type
battery recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION—Use of controls or adjustments of performance or procedures other
than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

Contents v
Contents
Preface vii
Overview of this Manual. . . . . . . vii
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . viii
Text Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . viii
Contacting Alcatel . . . . . . . . . . . ix
To the Network Manager xi
The Alcatel Wireless LAN Solution xi
Deployment Summary . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1 System Overview . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . 5
Pre-Installation Checklist . . . . . . 5
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rack Mounting Kit . . . . . . . . . 7
Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the Chassis . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3 Verifying the Installation . . . 13
Appendix A Power Management . . . . . . 15
Appendix B Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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FE Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Serial & Power Over Ethernet . 18
Physical Description & LEDs. . 18
Pin Outs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GE Uplink Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Physical Description and LEDs 22
Serial Console Port . . . . . . . . . . 25
Port & Adapter Pin Outs . . . . 25
Communications Settings . . . 26
Appendix C Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Notes 29

Preface vii
Preface
This preface includes the following information:
zAn overview of the sections in this manual
zA list of related documentation for further reading
zA key to the various text conventions used throughout this
manual
zAlcatel support and service information
Overview of this Manual
This manual is for trained technicians responsible for installing
the OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch. This manual is
organized as follows:
Chapter 1, “System Overview”—Describes the main features of
this product, including physical diagrams.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Chassis”—Instructions for mounting the
chassis and attaching power.
Chapter 3, “Verifying the Installation”—Instructions for performing
initial power-on tests.
Appendix A, “Power Management”—Worksheet for determining
system power load.
Appendix B, “Ports”—Describes interface, cable, and adapter
specifications for system ports.
Appendix C, “Specifications”—Describes the system’s size,
weight, storage and operating environment, and certifications
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Related Documents
The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alcatel
system:
zAlcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide (this manual)
zAlcatel AOS-W User’s Guide
zAlcatel AP Installation Guide
Text Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to emphasize
important concepts:
TABLE P-1 Text Conventions
Type Style Description
Italics This style is used to emphasize important terms and to
mark the titles of books.
System items This fixed-width font depicts the following:
zSample screen output
zSystem prompts
zFilenames, software devices, and certain commands
when mentioned in the text
Commands In the command examples, this bold font depicts text
that the user must type exactly as shown.
<Arguments> In the command examples, italicized text within angle
brackets represents items that the user should replace
with information appropriate to their specific situation.
For example:
# send <text message>
In this example, the user would type “send” at the
system prompt exactly as shown, followed by the text of
the message they wish to send. Do not type the angle
brackets.
[ Optional ] In the command examples, items enclosed in brackets
are optional. Do not type the brackets.
{ Item A | Item B } In the command examples, items within curled braces
and separated by a vertical bar represent the available
choices. Enter only one choice. Do not type the braces or
bars.

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Contacting Alcatel
Web Site
Telephone Numbers
zMain Site http://www.alcatel.com
zSupport http://www.alcatel.com/enterprise
zMain US/Canada [phone]
zMain Outside US [phone]

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To the Network Manager xi
To the Network Manager
As with any full-featured network equipment, deploying the
Alcatel Wireless LAN (Wireless LAN) solution requires a degree of
planning. The process may involve multiple components as well
as various individuals in your organization. As the network
manager, you should become familiar with the components and
deployment summary outlined in this section.
The Alcatel Wireless LAN Solution
The Alcatel Wireless LAN solution consists of three major
components:
zAlcatel Wireless LAN Switch. This is an enterprise-class
switch into which multiple Access Points (APs) and Air Moni-
tors (AMs) are connected and controlled.
zAlcatel Wireless Access Point. This is a next-generation wire-
less transceiver which functions as an AP or AM. Although
third-party APs can be used with the Alcatel Wireless LAN
system, the Alcatel AP provides the best features and easiest
integration.
zAlcatel AOS-W Switch Software. This software intelligently
integrates the Wireless LAN switch and APs to provide load
balancing, rate limiting, self healing, authentication, mobility,
security, firewalls, encryption, and centralization for monitor-
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Deployment Summary
This section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Alcatel
Wireless LAN solution, and indicates the document where you can find
appropriate instructions.
NOTE—Documents named below are included on the Alcatel Documentation
Library CD-ROM.
Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Installation requires a trained technician who is experienced with handling and
installing similar equipment. This phase involves the following tasks:
zTransport, unpack, and mount the switch in a suitable rack environment.
zIf using a modular switch chassis, install any extra modules you may have
ordered.
zAttach power and a console.
zBoot the system and perform the initial power-on test, examining the LEDs
and console messages to ensure proper operation.
The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guides provide the necessary
instructions.
Initial configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Configuration requires someone who understands the company's wired
network and has experience with the physical and logical management and
configuration of routers, switches, servers, and clients. This phase involves the
following tasks:
zUse the console to perform initial configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch.
zAttach the switch to the network.
The Alcatel Quick Start Guide provides instructions.
Planning the location of access points and air monitors
This phase requires someone familiar with your wireless network deployment
strategy and the features required of the Alcatel Wireless LAN solution. You
can manually determine the locations for APs, or use a Web browser to access
the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch’s built-in RF Plan tool and perform the
following tasks:
zDefine the physical site parameters.
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zDetermine how many access points are needed and where they should be
located.
zSimulate network failures and recovery characteristics, and adjust place-
ment if necessary.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for instructions.
Physical installation of the Alcatel Wireless Access Points
This requires a trained technician. The following tasks are involved:
zPerform initial configuration of the AP.
zMount the AP in its appointed service location.
zAttach required network cables and power.
Refer to the Alcatel AP Installation Guides for instructions.
Advanced configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Again, configuration requires someone who understands the company's
network and has experience managing routers, switches, servers, and clients.
The following tasks are involved:
zConfigure the planned network features via command line or Web inter-
face.
zTest and debug the deployment.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide and the Alcatel AOS-W Reference
Guide for in-depth information and examples on the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch’s more advanced features.
Monitoring and maintenance
This requires someone experienced using various types of software tools to
gather and interpret network performance information. The following tasks
are involved:
zPerform remote monitor and management functions via command line or
Web interface.
zIdentify problems and initiate support when necessary.
zEnsure that hardware support issues are handled by a trained technician.
Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W Reference Guide for instructions for collecting
system health and performance information. The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Installation Guides and Alcatel AP Installation Guides provide instructions for
hardware issues.
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System Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
System Overview
The OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch is an
enterprise-class switch which connects, controls, and
intelligently integrates wireless Access Points (APs) and Air
Monitors (AMs) into the wired LAN.
This chapter introduces you to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. It
describes the general features of the system and illustrates key
physical elements. Once you are familiar with the system, you can
begin the installation process covered in the next chapters.
Features
This section outlines the general features of the Alcatel Wireless
LAN Switch:
z24 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) ports with Serial and
Power Over Ethernet (SPOE) capability.
z2 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (GE) uplink ports.
zAll ports automatically sense and negotiate speed, duplex, and
MDI/MDX settings.
zHigh-speed Layer-2/Layer-3 packet forwarding.
zHigh-performance packet processing provides value-added
wireless services such as load balancing, rate limiting,
self-healing, calibration, authentication, mobility, security, fire-
walls, encryption, and centralized monitoring and configura-
tion.
z1U chassis can be mounted in a standard 19-inch network
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zThe switch firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are
made available. You can install upgrades using TFTP.
Physical Description
FIGURE 1-1 OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch Sys-
tem
System Indicator LEDs
24 FE ports
These network ports are used for connecting wireless APs, such as the Alcatel
Wireless Access Point, as well as wired LAN segments. The ports provide
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connectivity, and in some cases, power and serial
connectivity as well. See “FE Network Ports” on page 18 for port, LED, and
cable specifications.
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Front View
Rear View
TABLE 1-1 System LEDs
LED State Description
Power Green Switch is receiving proper power.
Off Switch is powered off.
Status Green Switch has booted and is functioning
properly.
Off Switch is booting, loading software, or
has failed.
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System Overview 3
Chapter 1
2 GE uplink ports
The GE ports can provide high-bandwidth uplinks between the Alcatel
Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN. The GE port sockets accept a variety
of Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) for versatility in selecting optical and
electrical interfaces. See “GE Uplink Ports” on page 22 for port, LED, and cable
specifications.
Serial Console port
This port is for connecting a local management console. It is required to
access the text-based Command-Line Interface (CLI) for initial configuration of
the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. It can also be used for switch management
and troubleshooting.
The port accepts an RS-232 serial cable an RJ-45 male connector. See “Serial
Console Port” on page 25 for more port and cable specifications.
See the Alcatel AOS-W User’s Guide for details on using the features available
through this port.
Fans/heat exhaust (on side)
Four independent fans promote proper air circulation for cooling the Alcatel
Wireless LAN Switch.
During operation, the air vents on the left and right sides of the chassis must
remain unobstructed by cables or mounting equipment. For proper air
circulation, leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of clearance on the left and right of
the chassis.
Holes for attaching rack mounting brackets (on side)
Power Input Socket (on back)
The power input socket on the back of the switch accepts a power cord with
a standard IEC320 connector. For proper safety and performance, the power
cord must be rated to 10 A and conform to grounded electrical standards in
the country where the product is operated.
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Installing the Chassis 5
CHAPTER 2
Installing the Chassis
This chapter covers the following installation topics:
zPrecautions to be observed during installation
zRequirements for Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch components
and rack mounting gear
zSelecting a proper environment for the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch
zMounting the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch in a rack
zConnecting power to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch
Pre-Installation Checklist
During installation, you will need the following:
OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch chassis
Two mounting brackets (included)
Six 6-32 flat head screws (included)
Four 12-24 screws (included) or screws appropriate for your
rack
Alcatel power cord rated to at least 10 A with IEC320 connec-
tor (included)
Phillips or cross-head screwdriver
19-inch equipment rack, or equivalent
1U rack space with 10 cm (4 inches) clearance to the left and
right of the rack
Electrical power: 90~135/180~264 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 4.0/2.0 A
Cool, non-condensing air 0 to 40 ºC (32 to 104 ºF). May
require air conditioning
Another person to help position the switch
Console terminal (or computer running emulation software)
with RJ-45 or DB-9 serial port
RS-232 serial cable with RJ-45 male connectors
(straight-through Ethernet patch cable)
Alcatel serial adapter (included) if connecting to the console
with DB-9
CAUTION—Installation should be performed by a trained technician.

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Precautions
CAUTION—Hazardous energy is always present while the OmniAccess
4324 Wireless LAN Switch is plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove
all rings, jewelry, and other potentially conductive material before
working with this product.
Never insert foreign objects into the chassis or any other component,
even when the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch is unpowered or
unplugged.
Main power is fully disconnected from the Alcatel Wireless LAN
Switch by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. For
safety reasons, verify the power outlet and plug are within easy reach
of the operator.
Do not handle electrical cables which are not insulated. This includes
any network cables.
To minimize electrical hazard, keep water and other fluids away from
the product.
Comply with electrical grounding standards during all phases of
installation and operation of the product. Do not allow the Alcatel
Wireless LAN Switch chassis, network ports, power source, or
mounting brackets to contact any device, cable, object, or person
attached to a different electrical ground. Also, never connect the
device to external storm grounding sources.
Installation or removal of the chassis must be performed in a
static-free environment. The proper use of anti-static body straps and
mats is strongly recommended.
Do not ship or store this product near strong electromagnetic,
electrostatic, magnetic, or radioactive fields.
Do not disassemble the chassis. This product has no internal
user-serviceable parts. When service or repair is needed, see
“Contacting Alcatel” on page ix.