Avaya Cajun P550R User manual

Installation Guide
for the Avaya
P550R,P580,P880,
and P882
Multiservice
Switches
Version 5.3.1
July, 2002

Installation Guide for the Avaya P550R®, P580, P880, and P882 Multiservice
Switches Version 5.3.1
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Installation Guide for the Avaya P550R, P580, P880, and P882 Multiservice Switches v5.3.1 i
Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Overview of The Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Online Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv
Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Reference Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
Chapter 1 — Unpacking and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Unpacking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Selecting a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Installing the Cable Management Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Installing the Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Installing the Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Ensuring that You Have Enough Power Available. . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Connecting the Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Powering On the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Upgrading the Application Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Chapter 2 — Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Terminal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Initial Configuration of the Supervisor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Assigningthe Supervisor Modulean IP Address and Subnetwork Mask
2-2
Logging in to the Web Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Setting Up User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Changing Fabric Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Changing from Fabric 1 Mode to Fabric 2 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Changing from Fabric 2 Mode to Fabric 1 Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

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Chapter 3 — Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
FCC Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Laser Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Operating and Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Power Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

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Preface
Overview of The Contents
This guide explains how to install, configure, and operate the Avaya
P550R/P580/P880/P882 Multiservice switch family. It also includes
information on the Command Line Interface (CLI), information on
downloading new operational code to your switch, and an
explanation on opening and using the Avaya P550R/P580/P880/
P882 Multiservice switch web agent.
This guide contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1, “Unpacking and Installing” — Explains how to
unpack and assemble your switch.
Chapter 2, “Initial Configuration” — Explains how to perform
the initial configuration of your switch, create user accounts,
configure ports, and how to change from Fabric Mode 1 to Fabric
Mode 2 and vise-versa.
Chapter 3, “Specifications” — Provides the specifications for the
switch and the various switch devices.
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Online Documentation
Avaya maintains copies of all technical documentation on the
corporate web server. To access online documentation, including
HTML and PDF documents, use Netscape Navigator version 4.x or
above or Internet Explorer Version 5.3 or above and type the URL:
http://support.avaya.com/
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions:
* Note: Provides additional information about a procedure or
topic.
CAUTION Indicates a condition that may damage hardware or software.
WARNING
Indicates a condition that may cause bodily injury or death. Before
working on equipment, ensure that you turn the power off and
unplug the equipment in question.
Failure to follow proper safety precautions can result in electrical
shock.
Convention Represents Examples
User Input User entered text. To create a new password, type
store password owl
Emphasis A new term, text
emphasis, or a
document title.
The system settings are
permanently saved to NVRAM if
you use the store command.
Boldface Text Menu command
or button name. Select File | Save to save your current work session.
Click Cancel to cancel the
installation.
System Output Text displayed by
the system. If you attempt to find the physical location of port 30, the
system displays
Unit 2 Port 2

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Preface
Audience
This guide is intended for the following people at your site:
■Network manager or administrator
■Hardware installer
Related Documents
The following documents provide additional information on the
P550R/P580/P880/P882 switch family:
Avaya P550R, P580, P880, and P882 Multiservice Switch User Guide,
Version 5.3.1 - Provides Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 switch
configuration and operation procedures.
Command Reference Guide for the Avaya P550R, P580, P880, and P882
Multiservice Switches, Version 5.3.1 - Provides an explanation of the
Command Line Interface (CLI) commands that you can use on the
Avaya P550/P550R/P580/P880/P882 switch.
Reference Documents
The following documents supply related background information:
■Internetworkingwith TCP/IPVolume I — 3rd Edition, Douglas E.
Comer, ISBN 0-13-216987-8.
■Internet Routing Architectures — Cisco Press, Bassam Halabi
■Routing in the Internet — Christian Huitema, ISBN 0-13-
132192-7
■Interconnections: Bridges and Routers — Radia Perlman, ISBN
0-201-56332-0
Terminology
Throughout the book, the term Layer 2 is used to indicate switching
capabilities.

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The term Layer 3 refers to the combined ability to switch and route.
For example, the name, Multilayer Supervisor Module, indicates a
supervisor module that provides switching and routing capabilities.
Technical Support
To contact Avaya’s technical support:
■From the United States:
1-800-237-0016
■From North America:
1-800-242-2121
■Outside North America:
Contact your distributor

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1Unpacking and Installing
Overview
This chapter describes:
■Unpacking the System
■Selecting a Location
■Installing the Switch
■Upgrading the Application Software
Unpacking the System
The following components are shipped with each Avaya P550R,
P580, P880, and P882 switch:
■Chassis, including:
—Power supply (installed in the switch)
—Fan tray
—Supervisor module
—Blank faceplates
■I/O modules (shipped separately)
■Rack mount kit (rack installation)
■Rubber feet (table top installation)
■Power cords (one for each power supply)
■Cable management bracket
■10/100 Base-T crossover cable (for connecting to Ethernet
Console Port)
■Out-of-Band serial console connection kit, including:
—Male DCE-to-RJ-45 connector (connects to switch)

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—Female DTE-to-RJ-45 connector (connects to computer)
—Male DTE-to-RJ-45 null modem connector (connects to a
modem)
—Straight-through RJ-45 cable for connecting between
connectors
■Product documentation
■Options (as ordered)
Unpack the shipped items and report any lost or damaged items to
your shipping carrier or to your Avaya representative.
Selecting a Location
The location you select for installing the system hardware must
meet the following requirements:
■19-inch EIA-standard grounded rack or table, with rails,
capable of supporting at least 80 kg (182 lb) in a cantilevered
application (rails should not deflect or distort). A fully-loaded
P550R/P580 switch weighs 60 kg (130 lbs). A fully loaded
P880/P882 switch weighs 80 kg (182 lbs).
■At least 2 inches (5.2 cm) on either side of the system, and
from the rear of the system, to allow adequate airflow
through the system (Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1. Selecting a Location
Air Flow

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■AC power source(s) within 2 m (6 ft.) (separate sources, on
separate circuits, if you require maximum fault tolerance)
■Ambient temperature between 0°C and 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
■Relative humidity less than 95%, non-condensing
Installing the Switch
The process for installing the switch is as follows:
1. Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
2. Installing the Chassis
3. Installing the Cable Management Bracket
4. Installing the Modules
5. Installing the Cables
6. Ensuring that You Have Enough Power Available
7. Connecting the Power Supplies
8. Powering On the System
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the module
components:
1. Always wear a grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist
strap (not supplied) when installing and removing modules
from the switch chassis. Ground the other end of the ESD
strap by attaching it to the chassis.
2. Ground the chassis. The unit is grounded through the power
cord when it is connected between the unit and the primary
power source.
3. Lay out the static-dissipative work surface (ESD mat) on a flat
surface.
* Note: Avaya does not supply the required ESD mat.
4. Connect the ground cord assembly to the ESD mat and to the
ground plug on the switch fan tray.

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Installing the Chassis
The system can be installed by:
■Rack Mounting the System
■Installing the System on a Table Top
Rack Mounting
the System To install the switch in a rack:
WARNING
To avoid physical injury, three people are required to safely install
the switch in a rack: two to lift the system into place, and a third to
screw the system to the rack using a Phillips-head screwdriver. A
fully-loaded P550R/P580 switch weighs 60 kg (130 lbs). A fully
loaded P880/P882 switch weighs 80 kg (182 lbs).
WARNING Do not use the handles on the power supplies or fan assembly to lift
the system.
1. Install the two rack mount flanges from the rack installation
kit to the sides of the switch (Figure 1-2).
* Note: The screws and nuts needed to attach the rack mounting
flange to the rack are not supplied. It is recommended
you use at least four #10 pan head screws to attach the
bracket to the rack.
Compare the holes in the rack mount flange against the
holes in your rack to ensure they properly line up.
Figure 1-2. Rack Mounting the Switch
Switch Chassis
Rack Mounting
Flange

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* Note: The top edge of the rack mounting flange should
“split” the 1/2-inch spacing on the rack for
proper alignment and use of the rack space.
2. Check that all of the pre-installed components are firmly
installed in the chassis. These include:
—Modules
—Power supply and fan assemblies
3. Check the rack and shelf to ensure that they are square before
installing the chassis.
4. Lift the system into position with one person on each end of
the switch.
5. Align the mounting holes on the rack mounting flange
mounting ears (identified by a screw icon) to the mounting
holes on the rack and secure the chassis to the mounting shelf
and rack rails (see Figure 1-3).
Figure 1-3. Mounting Holes on the Rack
Installing the
System on a
Table Top
To install the switch chassis onto a table top:
WARNING
To avoid injury, Avaya recommends that two people are required to
lift the switch onto a table top. A fully-loaded P550R/P580 switch
weighs 60 kg (130 lbs). A fully loaded P880/P882 switch weighs 80
kg (182 lbs).
Do not use the handles on the power supplies or fan assembly to lift
the switch chassis.

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1. Place the system on a surface that supports at least 60 kg (130
lbs.) for a P550R/P580, or 80 kg (182 lb), for a P880/882.
2. Install the supplied rubber feet to the bottom of the switch,
placing the feet about 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) from each corner of the
unit in the square recesses provided (Figure 1-4). Clean the
surface of any oils or residue before applying the feet.
Figure 1-4. Table Top Installation
3. Check that all of the pre-installed components are firmly
installed in the chassis. These include:
—Modules
—Power supply and fan assemblies
Installing the Cable Management Bracket
The Avaya P550R/P580/P880/P882 switch is shipped with a cable
management bracket. The bracket is installed on the right side of the
chassis.
To install the Cable management bracket:
1. Remove the plastic piece from the right side of the chassis.
2. Line the bracket up with the ball studs and screw holes and
push until it locks into place (Figure 1-5).
Rubber Feet

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Figure 1-5. Installing the Cable Management Bracket
3. Tighten the rack-mount pan head screws.
4. Thread the cables through the bracket to secure.
Installing the Modules
To install modules into the switch chassis:
1. Carefully remove each module from its shipping carton.
Leave the module wrapped in its antistatic bag.
* Note: Refer to Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
earlier in this chapter before removing the
module from the antistatic bag.
2. Carefully remove the module from the antistatic bag.
3. Open the Ejector Tabs (see Figure 1-6).
Cable Management
Bracket

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Figure 1-6. Inserting the Modules
4. Insert the module into the chassis (Figure 1-6).
5. Push on the center of the module until it is fully seated into
the backplane.
6. Close the ejector tabs.
Ejector
Tab

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Figure 1-7. Using the Ejectors
7. Tighten the captive screws (see Figure 2-7).
CAUTION Ensure that all adjacent modules are seated and the captive screws
are secured. Failure to do this may result in difficulty installing other
modules into the chassis.
Installing the Cables
The following cable types are used with the P550R/P580/P880/P882
switches:
■Fiber cables with SC or MT-RJ type connectors
Captive
Screws

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■Straight-through Category 5 cables with male RJ-45
connectors (end station/NIC (network interface card) card
connections). All I/O ports are crossed over internally so you
can use straight-through cables to attach to end stations
■Crossover cables with male RJ-45 connectors (switch-to-
switch connections)
Table 1-1 lists the pin numbers and associated signals for the RJ45
10/100Base-T Port.
Table 1-1. Pinouts for RJ45 10/100 Base-T Port
Table 1-2 lists the pin numbers and associated signals for the RS-232
DB-9 Female Console Port.
Pin # Signal Description
1Receive data (+)
2Receive data (-)
3Transmit data (+)
4Not used
5Not used
6Transmit data (-)
7Not used
8Not used
N/A N/A
Table 1-2. Pinouts for RS-232 DB-9 Female Console Port DCE
Pin # Signal Description
1DCD (output)
2RX (input)
3TX (output)
4DTR (input)
5SGD (ground)
6DSR (output)
7 RTS (input)
8CTS (output)
9RI (not used)