Allied Telesis AT-PBC18 User manual

AT-PBC18
Rackmountable Chassis for use with
PowerBlade Series Modules
Quick Install Guide
PN 613-50145-00 Rev B

Copyright  2002 Allied Telesyn, Inc.
960 Stewart Drive Suite B, Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA
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Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance
Statement
This product meets the following standard:
RFI Emission EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 !1
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures. !2
Immunity EN55024 !3
Electrical Safety TUV-EN60950, UL1950, (UL/cUL) !4
Laser EN60825 !5
Important: Appendix B contains translated safety statements for installing this equipment. When
you see the !, go to Appendix B for the translated safety statement in your language.
Wichtig: Anhang B enthält übersetzte Sicherheitshinweise für die Installation dieses Geräts. Wenn
Sie !sehen, schlagen Sie in Anhang B den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweis in Ihrer Sprache nach.
Vigtigt: TillægBindeholderoversattesikkerhedsadvarsler,der vedrørerinstallationafdetteudstyr.
Når De ser symbolet !, skal De slå op i tillæg B og finde de oversatte sikkerhedsadvarsler i Deres
eget sprog.
Belangrijk: Appendix B bevat vertaalde veiligheidsopmerkingen voor het installeren van deze
apparatuur. Wanneer u de !ziet, raadpleeg Appendix B voor vertaalde veiligheidsinstructies in
uw taal.
Important: L'annexe B contient les instructions de sécurité relatives à l'installation de cet
équipement. Lorsque vous voyez le symbole !, reportez-vous à l'annexe B pour consulter la
traduction de ces instructions dans votre langue.
Tärkeää: Liite B sisältää tämän laitteen asentamiseen liittyvät käännetyt turvaohjeet. Kun näet
!-symbolin, katso käännettyä turvaohjetta liitteestä B.
Importante: l’Appendice B contiene avvisi di sicurezza tradotti per l’installazione di questa
apparecchiatura. Il simbolo !, indica di consultare l’Appendice B per l’avviso di sicurezza nella
propria lingua.
Viktig: Tillegg B inneholder oversatt sikkerhetsinformasjon for installering av dette utstyret. Når
du ser !, åpner du til Tillegg B for å finne den oversatte sikkerhetsinformasjonen på ønsket språk.
Importante: O Anexo B contém advertências de segurança traduzidas para instalar este
equipamento. Quando vir o símbolo !, leia a advertência de segurança traduzida no seu idioma no
Anexo B.
Importante: El Apéndice B contiene mensajes de seguridad traducidos para la instalación de este
equipo. Cuando vea el símbolo !, vaya al Apéndice B para ver el mensaje de seguridad traducido a
su idioma.
Obs! Bilaga B innehåller översatta säkerhetsmeddelanden avseende installationen av denna
utrustning. När du ser !, skall du gå till Bilaga B för att läsa det översatta säkerhetsmeddelandet
på ditt språk.

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Table of Contents
Electrical Safety and Emission Compliance Statement ......................iii
Welcome to Allied Telesyn .........................................................................vii
Where to Find Related Guides ........................................................................vii
Document Conventions ..................................................................................viii
Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support ...............................................viii
Online Support ........................................................................................viii
Telephone Support ..................................................................................viii
E-mail Support ..........................................................................................ix
Returning Products ..........................................................................................ix
FTP Server .........................................................................................................x
For Sales or Corporate Information .................................................................x
Tell Us What You Think ...................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Overview ..........................................................................................................1
Key Features ......................................................................................................2
Status LEDs .......................................................................................................3
Power Supply .....................................................................................................4
AC Power Supply ........................................................................................4
DC Power Supply .......................................................................................5
Optional Management Module .........................................................................5
Chapter 2
Installing the PowerBlade PBC18 ..............................................................7
Verifying Package Contents ..............................................................................7
Preparing the Site .............................................................................................7
Reviewing Safety Precautions ..........................................................................8
Installing the PowerBlade PBC18 on a Desktop ...........................................10
Installing the PowerBlade PBC18 in a Rack .................................................14
Warranty Registration ....................................................................................16
Chapter 3
Installing PowerBlade Switch and Media Converter Modules .........17
Hot Swapping a PowerBlade Switch or Media Converter Module ...............19

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Chapter 4
Installing a Power Supply Module ...........................................................21
Installing a Main Power Supply .....................................................................23
Installing an Optional Power Suppy ..............................................................24
Hot Swapping a Power Supply ........................................................................25
Chapter 5
Installing an Optional Management Module .........................................27
Installing an Optional Management Module .................................................28
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................31
Appendix A
Technical Specifications ............................................................................33
Physical Characteristics ..................................................................................33
Temperature ....................................................................................................33
Power Requirements ........................................................................................33
Agency Certifications .......................................................................................33
Appendix B
Translated Safety Statements ...................................................................35

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This guide contains instructions on how to install an AT-PBC18 PowerBlade
Chassis. This guide also contains instructions on how to install the AT-PBC18
in a 19-, 23-, or 25-inch rack and how to install PowerBlade Series Modules.
Where to Find Related Guides
The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy
way to access the most recent documentation, software, and technical
information for all of our products. For product guides, select “Support &
Services” from our web site.
After you have performed the procedures in this quick install guide, you
should download the following guides from our web site:
PowerBlade PBC18 Installation Guide
PN 613-50144-00
AT-S31 User’s Guide
PN 613-50205-00
The installation and user’s guide contains complete details on the features,
functions and installation instructions for the PowerBlade Series Modules.
Welcome to Allied Telesyn

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Document Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions indicate that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings indicate that performing or omitting a specific action may
result in bodily injury.
Contacting Allied Telesyn Technical Support
You can contact Allied Telesyn technical support online or by telephone or
e-mail.
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E-mail Support
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[e-mail]
United Kingdom, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland
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Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
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password.
For Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information at the
location below:
Allied Telesyn, Inc.
19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200
Bothell, WA 98011
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Tell Us What You Think
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Chapter 1
Overview
The PowerBlade PBC18 is an 18-slot chassis that is designed to hold up to 18
PowerBlade Media Converters and Switches. The chassis can be used on a
desktop or installed in a 19-, 23- or 25-inch rack.
The front of the chassis has 18-slots for PowerBlade modules along with six
LEDs to notify you of power and management status. The chassis also has a
Reset button that allows you to reset the optional management module. (See
Figure 1) The back of the chassis features a PWR 1 expansion slot, for the
main power supply; a PWR 2 expansion slot, for an optional redundant power
supply; and an optional management module expansion slot. (See Figure 2)
Figure 1 PowerBlade PBC18 Front View
PBC18
PWR 1 PWR 2 STATUS LINK 100M FDX RESET
Status LEDs Reset Button

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Figure 2 PowerBlade PBC18 Back View
Key Features
❑18-slots to “mix and match” hot swappable PowerBlade modules
❑LEDs on the front of the chassis for power and management status
❑Desktop or rackmount installation
❑Front mounted Reset button (for use with the management module
only)
❑Hot swappable AC or DC power supplies
❑An expansion slot for the main power supply and an optional
redundant power supply
❑One expansion slot for an optional management module
PBM02
Management
M D I-X
M D I
L
NK
ST A T U S
PW
R
R
ESET
R S- 232 T e r m in a l 10B ase -T
Optional Management
Main Power Supply
Optional Power Supply
Module Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot (PWR 2) Expansion Slot (PWR 1)
Fan

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Status LEDs
Table 1 defines the power and management LEDs.
Table 1 Status LEDs
LED Color Description
Power Modules
PWR1 Green The main power supply is functioning normally.
PWR2 Green The optional redundant power supply, if installed, is functioning
normally.
Management Module
Status Amber The module is performing a self-test.
Flashing
Amber The module is downloading the firmware from a host PC.
Red The module or management software is malfunctioning.
Green The module is installed and online.
LINK Green A valid link has been detected on the RJ-45 port.
100M Not used at this time.
FDX Not used at this time.

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Power Supply
The PowerBlade PBC18 can be either an AC or DC powered chassis. The
expansion slot for the main power supply and the optional redundant power
supply are located on the back of the chassis. Refer to Figure 2.
The main and redundant power supply can be “hot swapped,” meaning that
should either power supply fail, the failed power supply can be removed and
replaced with a new power module while the chassis is operating. Network
operations will not be interrupted. The power modules to be hot swapped must
be the same type. For example, both power supplies must be AC or both must
be DC.
Powering ON or OFF the chassis depends on the type of power supply
installed. For an AC model, you connect or disconnect the power cord. For a
DC model, you connect or disconnect the DC power cables or power OFF the
DC circuit to which the power supply is connected.
For instructions on hot swapping, refer to “Hot Swapping a Power Supply” on
page 25.
AC Power Supply
The AC power supply operates at 100-120/200-240 V AC with an input
frequency of 50/60 Hz at ±3%. Figure 3 shows an PowerBlade PBC18 with an
AC power supply.
Figure 3 PowerBlade PBC18 with an AC Power Supply
PWR 2 PWR 1
PBM02
Management
MDI-X
MDI
LNK STATUS
PWR RESET
RS-232Terminal 10Base-T
PBPWRAC
AC INPUT
100-240AC
50-60Hz
3A MAX.
150W

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DC Power Supply
The DC power supply has a 48 V DC terminal block connector. Figure 4 shows
an PowerBlade PBC18 with a DC power supply.
Figure 4 PowerBlade PBC18 with a DC Power Supply
Optional Management Module
The management module is an optional module used to monitor the operating
status of the switches and media converters installed in the PowerBlade
PBC18. Refer to Figure 2 on page 2 for the location of the expansion slot. The
management module is not required for the chassis to operate, but it is
necessary if you want to locally or remotely monitor and configure the
modules and ports.
The management module features a Link, Power, and Status LED as well as a
Reset button. (See Figure 5) The LEDs and the Reset button are duplicated on
the front of the chassis for easy monitoring or to reset the management
module. You may need to reset the module after completing the installation,
adding or hot swapping a power supply, or after upgrading the module’s
firmware.
To install an optional management module, refer to “Installing an Optional
Management Module” on page 27.
Figure 5 Optional Management Module (AT-PBM02 Model)
PBM02
Management
M D I-X
M D I
L
NK
ST A T U S
PW
R
R
ESET
R S- 232 T e r m in a l 10B ase -T
PBM02
Management
MDI-X
MDI
LNK STATUS
PWRRESET
RS-232Terminal 10Base-T

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Chapter 2
Installing the PowerBlade PBC18
This chapter explains how to install the chassis on a desktop or in a 19-, 23- or
25-inch rack.
Verifying Package Contents
Make sure the following items are included in your package. If any item is
missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesyn sales representative for
assistance.
❑One PowerBlade PBC18 Chassis
❑One rackmounting kit
❑Four protective rubber feet (for desktop use only)
❑This quick install guide
❑Warranty card
Preparing the Site
Be sure to observe the following guidelines when planning the installation of
your chassis.
❑Make sure that the chassis’ power is accessible and cables can be
easily connected.
❑Cables must be away from sources of electrical noise such as radios,
transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, fluorescent or
halogen light fixtures.
❑Air flow around the chassis and through its vents on the side and back
should not be restricted.
❑If you are using the chassis on a desktop, make sure it is placed on a
level, secure surface.
❑Do not place objects on top of the chassis.

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❑Do not expose the chassis to moisture or water.
❑Make sure it is in a dust-free environment.
❑Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply reliable
electrical power to the network devices.
Reviewing Safety Precautions
Please review the following safety precautions before you install the chassis
and the PowerBlade modules.(The first warning applies only if you purchased
a module with a fiber optic port.)
Warning
Do not stare into the laser beam. !7
Warning
Electric Shock Hazard: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the
cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. The unit contains
hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and
qualified technician. !8
Warning
Lightning Danger: Do not work on this equipment or cables during
periods of lightning activity. !9
Caution
Power cord is used as a disconnection device: To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord. (AC model only) !10
Warning
Electrical-Type Class 1 Equipment: This equipment must be
earthed. The power plug must be connected to a properly wired earth
ground socket outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place
hazardous voltages on accessible metal parts. !11
Caution
Pluggable Equipment: The socket outlet should be installed near the
equipment and should be easily accessible. !12

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Caution
Air vents: The air vents must not be blocked on the unit and must have
free access to the room ambient air for cooling. !13
Caution
Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a maximum
ambient temperature of 40°C. !14
Caution
All Countries: Install this product in accordance with local and
National Electric Codes. !15
Caution
Lithium Battery - Should only be changed by trained and qualified
technician.
Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Attention: Il y a danger d’explosion s’ily y a remplacement incorrect de
la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou
d’un type recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rébut les batteries
usagés conformement aux instructions du fabricant. !21

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Installing the PowerBlade PBC18 on a Desktop
This section explains how to install the chassis on a desktop. To install the
chassis in a rack, refer to “Installing the PowerBlade PBC18 in a Rack” on
page 14.
For desktop installation, perform the procedure below:
1. Remove all the items from the shipping package and store the packaging
material in a safe location. In case you need to return the chassis to Allied
Telesyn, you will need to ship the unit back using as much of the original
packaging material as possible.
2. Place the chassis upside down on a level, secure surface.
3. Attach one of the rubber feet to each corner of the chassis, then turn the
chassis right side up. See Figure 6.
Figure 6 Attaching the Rubber Feet
Caution
Power cord is used as a disconnection device: To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord. (AC model only.) !10
PBC18
PWR1PWR2STATUSLINK100MFDXRESET