Amaranten F1800 Series Assembly instructions

Installation and Setup guide
Amaranten F1800 Series
Amaranten Corporation Ltd
9M Oriental Kenzo Mansion, 48 Dongzhimenwai Avenue, Dongcheng District, 100027 Beijing, China
http://www.amaranten.com
Published 2006-09-21
Copyright ©2006

Installation and Setup guide
Amaranten F1800 Series
Published 2006-09-21
Copyright © 2006
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................... vi
1. Product Overview .............................................................................................. 1
1.1. Unpacking the product ............................................................................. 1
1.2. Keypad, Ports and Connectors ................................................................... 2
2. Installation ....................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Installation Guidelines .............................................................................. 4
2.2. Installing SFP modules ............................................................................. 6
2.3. Connecting Power ................................................................................... 8
3. Initial Setup .....................................................................................................12
3.1. Attaching Connectors ..............................................................................12
3.1.1. Connecting to a Network ...............................................................12
3.1.2. Connecting the Console Port ..........................................................12
3.2. Setup with local RS232 console ................................................................14
3.3. Setup with Display and Keypad ................................................................16
3.4. Finalizing the Configuration .....................................................................17
4. Product Maintenance .........................................................................................19
4.1. Replacing the Power Supply .....................................................................19
4.2. Replacing Fan Modules ...........................................................................22
5. Warranty .........................................................................................................24
6. Safety .............................................................................................................25
7. Hardware Specifications ....................................................................................28
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List of Figures
1.1. Front view of the Amaranten F1800 Series. .......................................................... 2
2.1. A typical 1000 Base LX/SX module ................................................................... 6
2.2. Installing a 1000 Base LX/SX module ................................................................. 6
2.3. A typical 1000 Base TX module ......................................................................... 6
2.4. Installing a 1000 Base TX module ...................................................................... 7
2.5. Rear view of the Amaranten F1800 Series. ........................................................... 8
3.1. A typical installation setup ...............................................................................12
4.1. Replaceable modules in an F1800 Series device. ..................................................19
4.2. Replacing a F1800 Series power supply. .............................................................20
4.3. An F1800 Series AC power supply unit. .............................................................20
4.4. An F1800 Series DC power supply unit. .............................................................21
4.5. An F1800 Series fan module. ...........................................................................22
4.6. Amaranten F1800 Series fan disassembly. ..........................................................22
7.1. F1800 Series Dimensions and Weight ................................................................28
7.2. Regulatory and Safety Standards .......................................................................28
7.3. Environmental ...............................................................................................28
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Preface
Target Audience
The target audience for this guide is the user who has taken delivery of a packaged Amaranten F1800
Series appliance. The guide takes the user from unpacking and installation of the device through to
power-up and initial network connection.
Text Structure
The text is divided into chapters and subsections. Numbered subsections are shown in the table of
contents at the beginning of the document.
Text links
Where a "See section" link is provided in the main text, this can be clicked on to take the reader dir-
ectly to that reference eg. see Chapter 7, Hardware Specifications.
Web links
Web links included in the document are clickable eg. http://www.amaranten.com
Notes to the main text
Special sections of text which the reader should pay special attention to are indicated by icons on the
the left hand side of the page followed by a short paragraph in italicized text. There are the follow-
ing types of such sections:
Note
This indicates some piece of information that is an addition to the preceding text. It
may concern something that is being emphasised or something that is not obvious or
explicitly stated in the preceding text.
Tip
This indicates a piece of non-critical information that is useful to know in certain situ-
ations but is not essential reading.
Caution
This indicates where the reader should be careful with their actions as an undesirable
situation may result if care is not exercised.
Important
This is an essential point that the reader should read and understand.
Warning
This is essential reading for the user as they should be aware that a serious situation
may result if certain actions are taken or not taken.
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Chapter 1. Product Overview
•Unpacking the product, page 1
•Keypad, Ports and Connectors, page 2
1.1. Unpacking the product
This section details the unpacking of the F1800 Series appliance Carefully open the shipping pack-
aging and carefully unpack its contents. The box should contain the following items:
1. The Amaranten F1800 Series Appliance
2. A mounting kit for 19" racks . The side brackets for this kit are already be attached but can be
removed for flat surface operation.
3. Attachable rubber feet for flat-surface mounting
4. 1 x Ethernet cable
5. DB9 female to RJ45 console cable for RS232 connection
6. Two Power cords
7. CD-ROM containing:
• Amaranten FineTune software
• Amaranten Logger software
• Required documentation in PDF format
8. Certificate of Authenticity
Note
If any items are missing from your package, please contact your reseller or distributor.
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1.2. Keypad, Ports and Connectors
This section is an overview of the hardware's external design and construction.
Figure 1.1. Front view of the Amaranten F1800 Series.
The device features a number of connection ports. On the far right is the RS232 console port. On the
far left is the device's display and keypad. Between are an array of 14 Ethernet ports.
Each Ethernet port has equal operational capacity and corresponds to a logical interface in the
CorePlus software configuration. Going from left to right the Ethernet ports are:
1. 8 x Small Form Pluggable (SFP) Ethernet ports with logical interface names sfp1 to sfp8.
These are for Gigabit Ethernet links only.
2. 2 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with logical interface names ge1 and ge2. These connections
are capable of link speed auto-negotiation and can therefore operate with 10Base-T,
100Base-Tx, or 1000Base-T.
3. 4 x RJ45 Fast Ethernet ports with logical interface names fe1 to fe4. These connections are also
capable of link speed auto-negotiation and can operate with 10Base-T or 100Base-Tx.
Port Status LEDs
On the F1800 Series there are indicator lights associated with each port which illuminate according to
link status and activity. The lights and lighting schemes vary according to port type:
SFP (sfp) ports One green light is located directly to the right of the port con-
nection. This is illuminated to show that a link is established.
Gigabit (ge) ports Two lights are located at the top-right and top-left of the port.
The top-left flashes green to indicate data traffic. The top-
right light is: not lit if the link is 10 Mb, green if 100 Mb, yel-
low if 1 Gb.
Fast Ethernet (fe) ports Two lights are located at the top-right and top-left of the port.
The top-right flashes green to indicate data traffic. During 10
Mb operation the top-left light is not lit. During 100 Mb oper-
ation the top-left is continuously yellow to indicate the link is
established.
1.2. Keypad, Ports and Connectors Chapter 1. Product Overview
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Port Status LEDs Chapter 1. Product Overview
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Chapter 2. Installation
•Installation Guidelines, page 4
•Installing SFP modules, page 6
•Connecting Power, page 8
2.1. Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when installing your Amaranten F1800 Series appliance:
• Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord sup-
plied with the appliance to connect it to the power source.
• If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the appliance, be
sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for
power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely
with the appliance.
• Ensure that the appliance does not overload the power circuits, wiring and over-current protec-
tion. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add together the ampere rat-
ings of all devices installed on the same circuit as the appliance and compare the total with the
rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the devices near
the AC power connectors.
• Do not install the appliance in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might
exceed the specified operating range (see Chapter 7, Hardware Specifications).
• Make sure that airflow around the sides and back of the appliance is not restricted.
Note
Detailed information concerning power supply range, operating temperature range
etc. can be found at the end of this publication in Chapter 7, Hardware Specifications.
Flat Surface Installation
The F1800 Series device can be mounted onto any appropriate flat, level surface that can safely sup-
port the weight of the appliance and it's attached cables.
Caution
Please ensure there is adequate space around the unit for ventilation and access to op-
erating switches and cable connectors.
Rack Installation
A rack mounted Amaranten Security Gateway can be installed in most 19" standard racks. Fasten
the appliance with screws suitable for the kind of rack you are using. The following guidelines
should be followed:
• A rack or cabinet used for mounting should be adequately secured to prevent it from becoming
unstable and/or falling over.
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• Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted as low as possible, with the heaviest
devices at the bottom and progressively lighter devices installed above.
Note
F1800 Series devices come with rack-mounting brackets already attached to the unit.
Rack Installation Chapter 2. Installation
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2.2. Installing SFP modules
Small Form Pluggable (SFP) modules come in different forms from different manufacturers. Shown
below are some typical units. The F1800 Series device does not come with SFP modules and these
must be purchased seperately.
Installation of SFP units is usually simlar. With the units shown, the modules are inserted into sock-
ets with the label facing upwards. The module slides gently into position by pressing inwards.
Figure 2.1. A typical 1000 Base LX/SX module
Figure 2.2. Installing a 1000 Base LX/SX module
Figure 2.3. A typical 1000 Base TX module
2.2. Installing SFP modules Chapter 2. Installation
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Figure 2.4. Installing a 1000 Base TX module
2.2. Installing SFP modules Chapter 2. Installation
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2.3. Connecting Power
An F1800 Series appliance is delivered in a form able to support AC or DC power, but not both. The
device should be ordered in either an AC or DC compatible hardware version.
Important
Please read the advisory concerning electrical safety in Chapter 6, Safety.
The image below shows the back of the F1800 Series. To the extreme right is the power cord socket.
To the left of the socket is a recessed button for resetting the device to factory defaults.
The Amaranten F1800 Series comes with two power supplies pre-installed in the unit. These power
supplies provide redundancy and both should be connected before powering-up the unit. It is advis-
able to connect the two supplies to two independent power sources in order to achieve maximum re-
liability.
Note
If only one of the two power supplies is properly connected then a power supply failure
will be assumed and a high pitched continuous alarm will sound when the Amaranten
Security Gateway is switched on. For more details on power supply failure and hot-
swapping F1800 Series supplies see Section 4.1, “Replacing the Power Supply”.
Figure 2.5. Rear view of the Amaranten F1800 Series.
Connecting AC Power
To connect the power cord, follow these steps:
1. Fit the powercord into the power adapter that comes with the F1800 Series.
2. Plug the power adapters power plug into the power receptacle on the back panel of the F1800
Series device.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded power outlet.
4. For the F1800 Series repeat the above two steps for the second power supply.
Connecting DC Power
Both the DC power supplies have single DC input supporting +/- 48VDC and return feed. A dedic-
ated circuit breaker supporting the labelled current requirements is needed for each power supply in
the F1800 Series
2.3. Connecting Power Chapter 2. Installation
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It is common that DC power is routed through DC power distribution panels in each rack in a typic-
al site using battery backups providing 48 VDC. It might be located at the top of each rack where
the F1800 Series is to be installed. The F1800 Series require two pairs of cables connected to each set
of terminal studs on the power distribution panel.
Note
Make sure to connect the input and return feed to the correct power distribution feed
as there is no standard colouring scheme for DC power cables.
The device must be connected to earth ground during operation. Connect a cable to a earth ground
from the cabinet or other suitable grounding point to the chassis by fastening a U-type lug to the end
of the ground wire and fasten it to the chassis with the power supply retaining screw.
Warning
The power feed ground and chassis ground must be connected to the same earth point
at an installation site.
• Connect the device to earth ground:
• Ensure a suitably qualified electrician has correctly installed the wiring.
• Connect one end to the chassis ground point.
• Connect the other end to the earth ground, for instance to the rack cabinet in which the F1800
Series is installed.
• Connect cables to the power supply:
• Be certain that the voltage from all DC power source cables is 0V before and during installa-
tion. Take precautions so that power cannot accidentally be restored during installation.
• Ensure a suitably qualified electrician has correctly installed all power connections.
• Connect the F1800 Series DC power connector cable U-type lugs to the power distribution
panel:
• Fasten the positive (yellow) cable lug to the "+" distribution panel
• Fasten the black (negative) cable lug to the "-" distribution panel
• Connect the F1800 Series DC power connector to the DC terminal port on the power supply.
• Repeat the previous 2 steps for the other power supply.
Note
The DC power connector that comes with the F1800 Series is 0.90 meters in length and
provides a terminal connector block and 2 cables. If the cable length is insufficient for
installation, have a suitably qualified electrician modify the connector length.
The DC distribution panel should now be powered on and the following done:
• Verify that the first power supply module's LED is illuminated.
• Power on the second power distribution.
• Verify the second power supply unit's LED is illuminated, then verify startup.
Connecting DC Power Chapter 2. Installation
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Connecting DC Power Chapter 2. Installation
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Connecting DC Power Chapter 2. Installation
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Chapter 3. Initial Setup
•Attaching Connectors, page 12
•Setup with local RS232 console, page 14
•Setup with Display and Keypad, page 16
•Finalizing the Configuration, page 17
3.1. Attaching Connectors
3.1.1. Connecting to a Network
The initial configuration of the F1800 Series device configures which Ethernet interface is to be used
for remote management. Any interface can be used for this purpose. The selected interface can also
be used for normal traffic.
The intended interface should be attached to the same network as the management server (or a net-
work accessible from the management server via one or more routers).
Connect the interface to a switch or hub in the network using a regular straight-through Ethernet
cable. In the diagram below, the Amaranten appliance (unit top-left) is connected to a switch
(bottom-left).
Figure 3.1. A typical installation setup
The F1800 Series device can be connected directly to the network interface of the management server
without using any switch or hub, but please note that in that case, a crossover cable must be used.
The final phase of the initial set-up requires actions performed using either the F1800 Series Console
port or using the display and keypad on the front of the device (see Section 3.3, “Setup with Display
and Keypad”).
3.1.2. Connecting the Console Port
The serial console port is an RS-232 port that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for monitor-
ing and initial configuration of the F1800 Series device. To use the console port, you need the follow-
ing equipment:
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• A terminal or a (portable) computer with a serial port and the ability to emulate a terminal i.e.
using the Hyper Terminal software included in most Microsoft Windows installations). The ter-
minal should have the following settings: 9600 baud,No parity,8 bits and 1 stop bit.
• An RS-232 cable with appropriate connectors. The F1800 Series package includes an RS-232
null-modem cable.
To connect a terminal to the console port, follow these steps:
1. Set the terminal protocol as described previously.
2. Connect one of the connectors on the RS-232 cable supplied, directly to the console port on the
F1800 Series device.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the terminal or the serial connector of the computer run-
ning the communications software.
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3.2. Setup with local RS232 console
Make sure that a terminal (or a computer running terminal emulation software) is connected to the
console port on the Amaranten F1800 Series hardware as described above in Section 3.1.2,
“Connecting the Console Port”.
1. Power up the F1800 Series appliance.
Note
The hardware will need some time to power up and during this period, there will
be no output to the terminal window.
When the device is starting, a text similar to the following will appear in the terminal window:
2. Select the interface that you have chosen for communication with the management station.
Press Enter to confirm your choice.
3. Enter the IP address you intend to use for the management interface and enter the appropriate
netmask and default gateway. It's also possible to specify a remote management network if it's
different from the local management interface subnet. Press Ctrl-S to save the settings and con-
tinue.
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