Extreme Networks ExtremeCloud E3125 User manual

ExtremeCloud™ IQ Controller E3125
Installation Guide
9037856-00 Rev AA
July 2023

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Table of Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Text Conventions..................................................................................................................................................................................5
Documentation and Training....................................................................................................................................................6
Help and Support................................................................................................................................................................................7
Subscribe to Product Announcements...................................................................................................................7
Send Feedback..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 9
E3125 Control Panel............................................................................................................................................................................9
E3125 Front Panel Layout.................................................................................................................................................... 9
E3125 Front Control Panel.................................................................................................................................................10
E3125 Back Panel Layout....................................................................................................................................................12
System Status LED........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power Supply Unit LED................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Specications........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Supported Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................16
Installation Workow......................................................................................................................................................................16
Verify the Box Contents................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Power Supply Options...................................................................................................................................................................18
Connect a Power Source............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Install the Power Supply Unit................................................................................................................................................. 20
Remove the Power Supply Unit.............................................................................................................................................21
Remove the Faceplate..................................................................................................................................................................22
Initial Network Connection and Conguration................................................................24
Congure the Management Interface from the Console Port.................................................................... 24
Congure the Management Interface from the Management Port...................................................... 26
Connect the Data Ports...............................................................................................................................................................26
Connect Cable to a Transceiver...................................................................................................................................28
Install a Transceiver or an Adapter............................................................................................................................28
Regulatory and Compliance Information.......................................................................... 30
Regulatory Compliance Information................................................................................................................................30
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice..........................................................................................30
Industry Canada, Class A..............................................................................................................................................................31
Conformitè Europëenne (CE) Notice................................................................................................................................. 31
Japan (VCCI) - Voluntary Control Council for Interference Class A ITE....................................................31
BSMI EMC Statement - Taiwan...............................................................................................................................................31
Supplement to Product Instructions................................................................................................................................32
Hazardous Substances.................................................................................................................................................................32
European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice................................................ 33
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Index................................................................................................................................................34
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Preface
Read the following topics to learn about:
•The meanings of text formats used in this document.
•Where you can nd additional information and help.
•How to reach us with questions and comments.
Text Conventions
Unless otherwise noted, information in this document applies to all supported
environments for the products in question. Exceptions, like command keywords
associated with a specic software version, are identied in the text.
When a feature, function, or operation pertains to a specic hardware product, the
product name is used. When features, functions, and operations are the same across an
entire product family, such as ExtremeSwitching switches or SLX routers, the product is
referred to as the switch or the router .
Table 1: Notes and warnings
Icon Notice type Alerts you to...
Tip Helpful tips and notices for using the product
Note Useful information or instructions
Important Important features or instructions
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of
data
Warning Risk of severe personal injury
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Table 2: Text
Convention Description
screen displays This typeface indicates command syntax, or represents
information as it is displayed on the screen.
The words enter and
type
When you see the word enter in this guide, you must type
something, and then press the Return or Enter key. Do not
press the Return or Enter key when an instruction simply
says type .
Key names Key names are written in boldface, for example Ctrl or Esc.
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Press
Ctrl+Alt+Del
Words in italicized type Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place
where they are dened in the text. Italics are also used
when referring to publication titles.
New information. In a PDF, this is searchable text.
Table 3: Command syntax
Convention Description
bold text Bold text indicates command names, keywords, and
command options.
italic text Italic text indicates variable content.
[ ] Syntax components displayed within square brackets are
optional.
Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in
square brackets.
{ x | y | z } A choice of required parameters is enclosed in curly
brackets separated by vertical bars. You must select one of
the options.
x | yA vertical bar separates mutually exclusive elements.
< > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are enclosed in
angle brackets.
... Repeat the previous element, for example,
member[member...].
\ In command examples, the backslash indicates a “soft” line
break. When a backslash separates two lines of a command
input, enter the entire command at the prompt without the
backslash.
Documentation and Training
Find Extreme Networks product information at the following locations:
Current Product Documentation
Release Notes
Documentation and Training Preface
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Hardware and software compatibility for Extreme Networks products
Extreme Optics Compatibility
Other resources such as white papers, data sheets, and case studies
Extreme Networks offers product training courses, both online and in person, as well as
specialized certications. For details, visit www.extremenetworks.com/education/.
Help and Support
If you require assistance, contact Extreme Networks using one of the following
methods:
Extreme Portal
Search the GTAC (Global Technical Assistance Center) knowledge base; manage
support cases and service contracts; download software; and obtain product
licensing, training, and certications.
The Hub
A forum for Extreme Networks customers to connect with one another, answer
questions, and share ideas and feedback. This community is monitored by Extreme
Networks employees, but is not intended to replace specic guidance from GTAC.
Call GTAC
For immediate support: [phone] (toll-free in U.S. and Canada) or
1 [phone]. For the support phone number in your country, visit
www.extremenetworks.com/support/contact.
Before contacting Extreme Networks for technical support, have the following
information ready:
•Your Extreme Networks service contract number, or serial numbers for all involved
Extreme Networks products
•A description of the failure
•A description of any actions already taken to resolve the problem
•A description of your network environment (such as layout, cable type, other
relevant environmental information)
•Network load at the time of trouble (if known)
•The device history (for example, if you have returned the device before, or if this is a
recurring problem)
•Any related RMA (Return Material Authorization) numbers
Subscribe to Product Announcements
You can subscribe to email notications for product and software release
announcements, Field Notices, and Vulnerability Notices.
1. Go to The Hub.
2. In the list of categories, expand the Product Announcements list.
3. Select a product for which you would like to receive notications.
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4. Select Subscribe.
5. To select additional products, return to the Product Announcements list and repeat
steps 3 and 4.
You can modify your product selections or unsubscribe at any time.
Send Feedback
The Information Development team at Extreme Networks has made every effort to
ensure that this document is accurate, complete, and easy to use. We strive to improve
our documentation to help you in your work, so we want to hear from you. We welcome
all feedback, but we especially want to know about:
•Content errors, or confusing or conicting information.
•Improvements that would help you nd relevant information.
•Broken links or usability issues.
To send feedback, do either of the following:
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Provide the publication title, part number, and as much detail as possible, including
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improvement.
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Overview
E3125 Control Panel on page 9
System Status LED on page 12
Power Supply Unit LED on page 14
Specications on page 15
Supported Accessories on page 15
The ExtremeCloud IQ Controller E3125 is a wireless LAN controller that helps you
manage your Extreme access points. It supports 10,000 devices and 50,000 users and
can be expanded to support up to 20,000 devices and 100,000 users. It is designed for
large organizations with larger volumes of public end user sessions, higher roaming
rates, and large aggregate data metrics.
Important
Only qualied personnel must perform installation procedures.
Caution
To minimize Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to the devices, you must wear an
antistatic wrist strap while performing the installation procedures.
E3125 Control Panel
ExtremeCloud IQ Controller E3125 has several hardware features located on the front
and back panels. Use the information in the following sections to locate and use these
features.
E3125 Front Panel Layout
The front panel has connectors that can be accessed if the front panel bezel is removed.
Note
For USB key storage only: E3125 has ve USB connectors-two on the front panel
and three on the back panel. You can only use one USB connector at a time.
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Figure 1: View of E3125 Front Panel Layout
Table 4: E3125 front panel features
Callout Description
1 Hard disk drive bays.
2 Front video connector. Use the video connector on the back panel if you do
not want to remove the faceplate.
3 USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports. Use the USB port on the back panel if you do not want
to remove the faceplate.
E3125 Front Control Panel
Use the information in the following section to identify and use the front control panel
features.
E3125 Front Control Panel Overview
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