Foundry Networks FES2402 User manual

Foundry® FastIron Compact Switch
Hardware Installation Guide
FastIron Edge Switch
FastIro Edge Switch X Series
FastIron Workgroup Switch X Series
FES 04.1.00
FSX 05.0.00
Release Date: December 16, 2008
Publish Date: December 15, 2008

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Contents
CHAPTER 1
ABOUT THIS GUIDE..................................................................................... 1-1
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................1-1
UPDATES TO THIS MANUAL .........................................................................................................................1-2
AUDIENCE ..................................................................................................................................................1-2
NOMENCLATURE .........................................................................................................................................1-2
RELATED PUBLICATIONS .............................................................................................................................1-3
HOW TO GET HELP OR REPORT ERRORS ....................................................................................................1-3
WEB ACCESS .......................................................................................................................................1-3
E-MAIL ACCESS ...................................................................................................................................1-3
TELEPHONE ACCESS ............................................................................................................................1-3
WARRANTY COVERAGE ...............................................................................................................................1-3
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 2-1
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................2-1
SUPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................................................2-2
SOFTWARE FEATURES ................................................................................................................................2-2
POE APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................2-3
WIRELESS APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................2-3
IPV6 SUPPORT ...........................................................................................................................................2-4
HARDWARE FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................2-4
FES2402, FES4802, FES9604 ..........................................................................................................2-4
FES12GCF .........................................................................................................................................2-5
FES2402-POE AND FES4802-POE ...................................................................................................2-5
FESX424, FESX624, FESX624E-PREM6 AND FWSX424 ...............................................................2-6
FESX424HF, FESX624HF, AND FESX624HFE-PREM6 ...................................................................2-7
FESX424-POE ...................................................................................................................................2-8
FESX448, FESX648, FESX648E-PREM6 AND FWSX448 ................................................................2-8
CONTROL FEATURES ............................................................................................................................2-9

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NETWORK INTERFACES ......................................................................................................................2-16
POWER SUPPLIES ..............................................................................................................................2-17
COOLING SYSTEM AND FANS ..............................................................................................................2-21
CHAPTER 3
INSTALLING AFASTIRON COMPACT SWITCH ................................................ 3-1
UNPACKING ASYSTEM ................................................................................................................................3-1
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................3-1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................3-1
SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION TASKS .............................................................................................................3-2
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................3-3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................3-3
LIFTING PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................3-3
POWER PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................3-3
PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE ............................................................................................................3-5
CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................3-5
INSTALLATION LOCATION ......................................................................................................................3-5
INSTALLING AREDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY .................................................................................................3-5
INSTALLING AN AC POWER SUPPLY ......................................................................................................3-5
INSTALLING ADC POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................................................3-6
INSTALLING THE DEVICE ..............................................................................................................................3-7
DESKTOP INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................3-7
RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................3-7
POWERING ONTHE SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................3-9
VERIFYING PROPER OPERATION .................................................................................................................3-9
OBSERVING THE POWER STATUS LEDS..............................................................................................3-10
ATTACHING APC OR TERMINAL ................................................................................................................3-11
CHAPTER 4
CONNECTING NETWORK DEVICES AND
CHECKING CONNECTIVITY ........................................................................... 4-1
ASSIGNING PERMANENT PASSWORDS .........................................................................................................4-1
RECOVERING FROM ALOST PASSWORD ................................................................................................4-2
CONFIGURING IP ADDRESSES .....................................................................................................................4-3
IPV4 DEVICES ......................................................................................................................................4-3
IPV6 DEVICES ......................................................................................................................................4-4
CONNECTING NETWORK DEVICES ...............................................................................................................4-6
CONNECTORS AND CABLE SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................4-6
CONNECTING TO ETHERNET OR FAST ETHERNET HUBS .........................................................................4-6
CONNECTING TO WORKSTATIONS, SERVERS, OR ROUTERS ...................................................................4-8
CONNECTING ANETWORK DEVICE TO AFIBER PORT .............................................................................4-8
USING ACX4 TRANSCEIVER .................................................................................................................4-9
TESTING CONNECTIVITY ............................................................................................................................4-10
PINGING AN IP ADDRESS ....................................................................................................................4-10
OBSERVING LEDS..............................................................................................................................4-10

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TRACING AROUTE .............................................................................................................................4-11
TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK CONNECTIONS ...........................................................................................4-12
SUPPORT FOR DIGITAL OPTICAL MONITORING .....................................................................................4-12
CHAPTER 5
MANAGING THE FASTIRON COMPACT SWITCH ............................................. 5-1
VIEWING THE CHASSIS TYPE .......................................................................................................................5-1
MANAGING FES TEMPERATURE SETTINGS ..................................................................................................5-1
USING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR ON AFES ......................................................................................5-2
DISPLAYING THE TEMPERATURE ON AFES ...........................................................................................5-2
DISPLAYING TEMPERATURE MESSAGES ON THE FES ............................................................................5-2
CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LEVEL ON AFES ...................................................................5-3
CHANGING THE SHUTDOWN TEMPERATURE ON AFES ..........................................................................5-3
CHANGING THE CHASSIS TEMPERATURE POLLING INTERVAL ..................................................................5-3
MANAGING TEMPERATURE SETTINGS AND FAN SPEED
ON FASTIRON X SERIES COMPACT SWITCHES .......................................................................................5-3
TEMPERATURE SENSORS .....................................................................................................................5-4
FAN SPEED ..........................................................................................................................................5-4
TEMPERATURE THRESHOLDS ................................................................................................................5-4
CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LEVEL ...................................................................................5-5
CHANGING THE SHUTDOWN TEMPERATURE ...........................................................................................5-6
CHANGING THE CHASSIS POLLING INTERVAL .........................................................................................5-7
DISPLAYING THE TEMPERATURE ON AFASTIRON X SERIES 24-PORT SWITCH ........................................5-7
DISPLAYING THE TEMPERATURE AND TEMPERATURE THRESHOLDS
ON AFASTIRON X SERIES 48-PORT SWITCH ...................................................................................5-8
DISPLAYING THE FAN SPEED ON AFASTIRON X SERIES 48-PORT SWITCH .............................................5-8
DISPLAYING MANAGEMENT MODULE CPU USAGE .......................................................................................5-9
REMOVING MAC ADDRESS ENTRIES ...........................................................................................................5-9
CHAPTER 6
REPLACING AND MAINTAINING THE HARDWARE ........................................... 6-1
HARDWARE MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................6-1
REPLACING APOWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................................6-1
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ........................................................................................6-2
DETERMINING WHICH POWER SUPPLY FAILED ......................................................................................6-2
AC POWER SUPPLIES ..........................................................................................................................6-2
DC POWER SUPPLIES ..........................................................................................................................6-3
VERIFYING PROPER OPERATION ...........................................................................................................6-4
DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE POWER SUPPLIES ..............................................................................6-5
INSTALLING OR REPLACING A10-GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE .....................................................................6-6
DISASSEMBLING THE CHASSIS ..............................................................................................................6-6
REMOVING A10-GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE .......................................................................................6-6
INSTALLING A10-GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE ......................................................................................6-7
RE-ASSEMBLING THE CHASSIS ..............................................................................................................6-7
REPLACING ACPU DIMM ..........................................................................................................................6-8
REPLACING AFIBER OPTIC MODULE ...........................................................................................................6-8

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REMOVING AFIBER OPTIC MODULE ......................................................................................................6-8
INSTALLING ANEW FIBER OPTIC MODULE .............................................................................................6-9
CABLING AFIBER OPTIC MODULE .........................................................................................................6-9
CLEANING THE FIBER-OPTIC CONNECTORS ...............................................................................................6-10
UPGRADING THE DEVICE TO RUN LAYER 3 SOFTWARE ..............................................................................6-10
CHAPTER 7
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... 7-1
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................7-1
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS .........................................................................................................................7-1
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................................7-2
BRITISH THERMAL UNITS (BTUS) .........................................................................................................7-3
COOLING .............................................................................................................................................7-3
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................7-4
POWER SOURCE INTERRUPTIONS .........................................................................................................7-4
MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURE .............................................................................................................7-4
PINOUTS AND SIGNALING ......................................................................................................................7-8
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................7-9
POWER CORDS ..................................................................................................................................7-11
POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................7-12
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ..................................................................................................7-13
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................................7-13
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................7-13
INPUT CONNECTOR AND PLUG ............................................................................................................7-14
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................7-15
SAFETY WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................7-16
APPENDIX A
LAYER 3 UPGRADE PROCEDURES ...............................................................A-1
UPGRADE KIT CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... A-1
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... A-7
DETAILED PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................ A-8
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... A-8
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... A-9
APPENDIX B
REGULATORY STATEMENTS ........................................................................B-1
U.S.A. ...................................................................................................................................................... B-1
INDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT ................................................................................................................. B-1
EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA ........................................................................................................................... B-1
JAPAN ....................................................................................................................................................... B-1
KOREA ...................................................................................................................................................... B-2

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APPENDIX C
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS..........................................................................C-1
CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. C-1
WARNINGS .............................................................................................................................................. C-10

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Chapter 1
About This Guide
Introduction
This guide describes the following product families from Foundry Networks:
• FastIron Edge Switch (FES) Layer 2/Layer 3 Switch
• FastIron Edge Switch X Series (FESX) Layer 2/Layer 3 Switch
• FastIron Workgroup Switch X Series (FWSX) Layer 2 Switch
This guide includes procedures for installing the hardware and configuring essential, basic parameters such as
permanent passwords and IP addresses. The basic software configuration procedures show how to perform
tasks using the CLI. This guide also includes instructions for managing and maintaining the hardware.
This guide applies to the products listed in Table 1.1, the FastIron Family of Compact Switches.
NOTE: This guide contains the terms FastIron Edge Switch (FES), FastIron Edge Switch X Series (FESX),
and FastIron WorkGroup Switch X Series (FWSX). Each term refers to a specific set of devices, as shown in
Table 1.1.
Updates to This Manual
This manual may be updated between releases. For the latest edition of this manual, check the Foundry
Knowledge Portal at kp.foundrynet.com.
Table 1.1: FastIron Family of Compact Switches
This Name Refers to These Devices
FastIron Edge Switch (FES) FES2402, FES4802, FES9604, FES12GCF,
FES2402-POE, and FES4802-POE
FastIron Edge Switch X Series (FESX) FESX424, FESX424HF, FESX424-POE,
FESX448, FESX624, FESX624E-PREM6,
FESX624HF, FESX624HFE-PREM6, FESX648,
FESX648E-PREM6
FastIron Workgroup Switch X Series
(FWSX)
FWSX424 and FWSX448

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Audience
This guide is designed for network installers, system administrators, and resellers who will install the FastIron
hardware. This guide assumes a working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 Switching and routing concepts.
Nomenclature
This guide uses the following typographical conventions to show information:
Italic highlights the title of another publication and occasionally emphasizes a word or phrase.
Bold highlights a CLI command.
Bold Italic highlights a term that is being defined.
NOTE: A note emphasizes an important fact or calls your attention to a dependency.
CAUTION: A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.
WARNING: A warning calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death.
Related Publications
The following Foundry Networks documents supplement the information in this guide.
•Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide – for X Series Stackable devices (FESX, FSX, and FWSX), provides
configuration procedures for system-level features, and provides configuration information for enterprise
routing protocols including IP, RIP, IP multicast, OSPF, BGP4, VRRP, VRRPE. This guide also provides
procedures for securing management access to Foundry devices and for protecting against Denial of Service
(DoS) attacks.
•Foundry FastIron X Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide – provides hardware installation procedures
for the FastIron chassis devices (FSX, FSX 800 and FSX 1600).
•Foundry Switch and Router Installation and Basic Configuration Guide – for FES devices, provides basic
configuration procedures for system-level features.
•Foundry Enterprise Configuration and Management Guide – for FES devices, provides configuration
information for enterprise routing protocols including IP, RIP, IP multicast, OSPF, VRRP and VRRPE.
•Foundry Security Guide – for FES devices, provides procedures for securing management access to Foundry
devices and for protecting against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
•Foundry Switch and Router Command Line Interface Reference – for FES devices, provides a list and syntax
information for all CLI commands on Foundry devices.
•Foundry Diagnostic Guide – for FES devices, provides descriptions of diagnostic commands that can help
you diagnose and solve issues on Foundry devices.
•Foundry Management Information Base Reference – contains the Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) objects supported on Foundry devices.
NOTE: For the latest edition of this document, which contains the most up-to-date information, see Product
Manuals at kp.foundrynet.com.
How to Get Help or Report Errors
Foundry Networks is committed to ensuring that your investment in our products remains cost-effective. If you
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Web Access
Go to kp.foundrynet.com and log in to the Knowledge Portal (KP) to obtain more information about a product, or to
report documentation errors. To report errors, click on Cases > Create a New Ticket.
E-mail Access
Send an e-mail to: suppor[email protected]
Telephone Access
1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622) – United States
1.408.207.1600 – Outside the United States
Warranty Coverage
Contact Foundry Networks using any of the methods listed above for information about the standard and
extended warranties.

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Chapter 2
Product Overview
This chapter contains an overview of the following Foundry Networks FastIron family of compact switches:
• FastIron Edge Switch® (FES) Layer 2 / Layer 3 Switch
• FastIron Edge Switch X Series® (FESX) Layer 2 / Layer 3 Switch
• FastIron Workgroup Switch X Series® (FWSX) Layer 2 Switch
Product Overview
The FastIron compact switches deliver a full complement of standards-based, feature-rich switching and Layer 3
multiprotocol routing capabilities. The extensive feature set supports network requirements ranging from basic
connectivity to multicast-enabled full streaming audio and video applications for converged services such as Voice
over IP (VoIP).
The FastIron compact switches come in a variety of models, providing an integral range of network connectivity
within the entire enterprise network. These switches provide high 10/100 port density and Gigabit Ethernet
uplinks in a compact form factor. The FastIron X Series compact switches optionally provide up to two 10-Gigabit
Ethernet uplinks.
The FastIron compact switch models are described below.
•Standard - Provides enterprise network connectivity and server farm support at the wiring closet and edge of
the network. When first shipped from the factory, standard models support full Layer 2 and base Layer 3
Switching, except for the FWSX, which is a Layer 2 Switch only.
•Premium (PREM) – Premium devices support full Layer 2 Switching and full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing. All
FES and FESX devices can be upgraded to full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing, at which time they are
considered to be premium devices. Note that all PREM6 models are premium devices that support full Layer
2 switching and full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing when shipped from the factory.
•12GCF - Provides distribution and backbone connectivity at the Distribution and Core Layers of the enterprise
network. When first shipped from the factory, 12GCF models support full Layer 2 and base Layer 3
Switching.
•POE - Provides enterprise network connectivity and server farm support at the wiring closet and edge of the
network. Also provides electrical power over existing Ethernet cables, supporting the need for integrated
data, voice, and video applications. When first shipped from the factory, POE models support full Layer 2 and
base Layer 3 Switching.
•X Series - Provides enterprise network connectivity, delivering Gigabit over Copper (GoC) to the desktop,
within the enterprise Distribution Layer, and the service provider data center for high-end servers, cluster
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Ethernet module, enabling connectivity within a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).
•IPv6 – Designed for service provider edge and aggregation deployment, IPv6 models support the 128-bit
addressing format and full Layer 2 and base Layer 3 switching. Premium models provide additional support
for full Layer 3 IPv4 routing protocols or full Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols, depending on the DIP
key (Layer 3 upgrade PROM) installed in the device.
See Table 2.1 for a list of supported configurations.
Supported Configurations
Table 2.1 lists the FastIron compact products and their supported configurations.
Software Features
Software features differ depending on the software version that is loaded on the device. When first shipped,
Standard and POE devices support full Layer 2 and base Layer 3 Switching. FWSX devices support full Layer 2
Switching only. Premium (PREM) devices support full Layer 2 Switching and full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing. All
FES and FESX devices can be upgraded to premium models, meaning all models can support full Layer 3
Table 2.1: FastIron Product Family Supported Configurations
Device Standard PREM (Premium) P (POE)
IPv6 Devices1
1. For details about these IPv6 devices, see “IPv6 Support” on page 2-4
FESX624E-PREM6 X
FESX624HFE-PREM6 X
FESX648E-PREM6 X
FESX624 X X
FESX624HF X X
FESX648 X X
IPv4 Devices2
2. FESX IPv4 premium devices were introduced with software release 02.0.00. The FESX424-POE
was introduced with software release 02.4.00. The FWSX424 and FWSX448 devices are Layer 2
Switches only and do not support base Layer 3 or full Layer 3 software images.
FES2402 X X X
FES4802 X X X
FES9604 X X
FES12GCF X X
FESX424 X X X
FESX424HF X X
FESX448 X X
FWSX424 X
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multiprotocol routing. All PREM6 models are premium devices that support full Layer 2 switching and full Layer 3
IPv4 and IPv6 multiprotocol routing when shipped from the factory.
For a complete list of software features supported on the FESX and FWSX, see the Foundry FastIron
Configuration Guide. For a complete list of software features supported on FES, see the FES release notes.
POE Applications
Foundry’s FES2402-POE, FES4802-POE, and FESX424-POE provide Power over Ethernet, compliant with the
standards described in the IEEE 802.3af specification for delivering in-line power. The 802.3af specification
defines the standard for delivering power over existing network cabling infrastructure, enabling multicast-enabled
full streaming audio and video applications for converged services, such as, Voice over IP (VoIP), WLAN access
points, IP surveillance cameras, and other IP technology devices.
POE technology eliminates the need for an electrical outlet and dedicated UPS near IP powered devices. With
power sourcing devices, such as Foundry’s FES2402-POE and FES4802-POE, power is consolidated and
centralized in the wiring closets, improving the reliability and resiliency of the network. Because POE can provide
power over Ethernet cable, power is continuous, even in the event of a power failure.
For more information about POE and how to configure it on FES devices, see the Foundry Switch and Router
Installation and Basic Configuration Guide. For information about POE and how to configure it on FESX devices,
see the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide.
Wireless Applications
You can convert (upgrade) your FastIron Edge Switch to an IronPoint-FES device. Converting your FES to an
IronPoint–FES allows you to run a software image that contains wireless feature support.
To convert your FES to an IronPoint-FES, you need an EEPROM kit, part number FESWLAN. The kit includes a
Dual Inline Package (DIP) key, IronPoint-FES software, upgrade instructions, and other items. Alternatively, you
can order an IronPoint-FES with the EEPROM and wireless software already installed.
You can convert the following FES devices to an IronPoint-FES:
• FastIron Edge Switch 2402
• FastIron Edge Switch 4802
• FastIron Edge Switch 9604
• FastIron Edge Switch 2402–DC
• FastIron Edge Switch 4802–DC
• FastIron Edge Switch 9402–DC
• FastIron Edge Switch 2402-POE
• FastIron Edge Switch 4802-POE
NOTE: You cannot convert the FES12GCF, FastIron Edge Switch X Series, and FastIron Workgroup Switch X
Series to an IronPoint–FES device.
The following IronPoint FES devices ship with the firmware required for the wireless features:
• FastIron Edge Switch 2402-WLAN
• FastIron Edge Switch 4802-WLAN
• FastIron Edge Switch 9604-WLAN
• FastIron Edge Switch 2402-WLAN-DC
• FastIron Edge Switch 4802-WLAN-DC
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• FastIron Edge Switch 2402-POE-WLAN
• FastIron Edge Switch 4802-POE-WLAN
IPv6 Support
FESX IPv6 (FESX6) compact models support the 128-bit addressing format and full Layer 2 and base Layer 3
switching.
The following IPv6 premium models were introduced with software release 04.1.00:
• FESX624E-PREM6
• FESX624HFE-PREM6
• FESX648E-PREM6
These models, along with software release 04.1.00, provide additional support for full Layer 3 IPv6 and IPv4
routing protocols, as well as IPv6 host and management features.
The following IPv6 models were introduced with software release 04.0.01:
• FESX624
• FESX624HF
• FESX648
These models can be upgraded to support either IPv4 routing only or IPv6 and IPv4 routing, depending on the
Layer 3 upgrade PROM installed in the device. For more information, see the chapter “Layer 3 Upgrade
Procedures” on page A-1.
For hardware details about the IPv6 compact models, see the following sections in this chapter:
• “FESX424, FESX624, FESX624E-PREM6 and FWSX424” on page 2-6
• “FESX424HF, FESX624HF, and FESX624HFE-PREM6” on page 2-7
• “FESX448, FESX648, FESX648E-PREM6 and FWSX448” on page 2-8
Hardware Features
This section describes the physical characteristics of the Foundry FES, FESX, and FWSX. For details about
physical dimensions, power supply specifications, and pinouts, see the chapter “Hardware Specifications” on
page 7-1.
FES2402, FES4802, FES9604
The FastIron Edge Switch (FES) family provides high 10/100 port density and 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
uplinks in a compact form factor.
• The FES2402 has 24 10/100 ports and two Gigabit uplink ports.
• The FES4802 has 48 10/100 ports and two Gigabit uplink ports.
• The FES9604 has 96 10/100 ports and four Gigabit uplink ports.

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The following figures show the front panels of these FastIron Edge Switches.
Figure 2.1 FastIron Edge Switch 2402
Figure 2.2 FastIron Edge Switch 4802
Figure 2.3 FastIron Edge Switch 9604
FES12GCF
The FES12GCF provides 12 combination 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Copper and Fiber ports in a compact form
factor.
Figure 2.4 shows the front panel of the FES12GCF.
Figure 2.4 FastIron Edge Switch 12GCF
FES2402-POE and FES4802-POE
• The FES2402-POE has 24 10/100 ports and two Gigabit uplink ports.
• The FES4802-POE has 48 10/100 ports and two Gigabit uplink ports.
The following figures show the front panels of these FastIron Edge Switches.
Console
PS1
PS2
Power
25C
Act
Lnk
26C
25F 26F
Lnk/
Act
Lnk/
Act
FDX
FDX
1
2
13
14
Console
PS1
PS2
Power
25C
Act
Lnk
26C
25F 26F
Lnk/
Act
Lnk/
Act
FDX
FDX
1
2
13
14
Console
PS1
PS2
Power
49C
Act
Lnk
50C
49F 50F
Lnk/
Act
Lnk/
Act
FDX
FDX
1
2
13
14
25
26
37
38
99C
Act
Lnk
100C
99F 100F
49
50
61
62
73
74
85
86
1
2
13
14
25
26
37
38
Console
PS1
PS2
Power
97C
Act
Lnk
98C
97F 98F
Lnk/
Act
Lnk/
Act
FDX
FDX
CONSOLE
FastIron Edge 12GCF
ACT
LINK
1F 2F
1C
2C
ACT
LINK
11F 12F
11C
12C
POWER
PS1
PS2
ACT
LINK
9F 10F
9C
10C
ACT
LINK
7F 8F
7C
8C
ACT
LINK
5F 6F
5C
6C
ACT
LINK
3F 4F
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Figure 2.5 FastIron Edge Switch 2402-POE
Figure 2.6 FastIron Edge Switch 4802-POE
FESX424, FESX624, FESX624E-PREM6 and FWSX424
The FESX424, FESX624, FESX624E-PREM6 and FWSX424 have the following ports:
• 24 Copper ports that support 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 connectors
• Four Gigabit Fiber ports for mini-GBIC optical transceivers (also called Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
MultiSource Agreement (MSA)-compliant optical transceivers)
• IPv4 (FESX4 and FWSX) devices optionally support one or two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for 10-
Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP) MSA-compliant optical transceivers
• IPv6 (FESX6) devices devices optionally support two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for 10-Gigabit Small
Form Factor Pluggable (XFP) MSA-compliant optical transceivers
Note that one port out of each pair of copper and fiber ports can be active at a time (see “FES 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ports” on page 2-10).
The following figure shows the front panel of the FESX424. The FWSX424 front panel looks similar to the
FESX424, except for the model number on the front of the device.
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Figure 2.7 FESX424
The following figure shows the front panel of the FESX624. The FESX624E-PREM6 looks similar to the
FESX624, except for the model number on the front of the device.
Figure 2.8 FESX624
FESX424HF, FESX624HF, and FESX624HFE-PREM6
The FESX424HF, FESX624HF, and FESX624HFE-PREM6 have the following ports:
• 20 100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports for mini-GBIC optical transceivers (also called Small Form Factor
Pluggable (SFP) Multisource Agreement (MSA)-compliant optical transceivers).
• Four combination Gigabit Copper/Fiber uplink ports:
• The copper ports support 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 connectors.
• The fiber ports support 100/1000 SFPs.
• IPv4 (FESX4) devices optionally support one or two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for 10-Gigabit Small
Form Factor Pluggable (XFP) MSA-compliant optical transceivers
• IPv6 (FESX6) devices optionally support two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for 10-Gigabit Small Form
Factor Pluggable (XFP) MSA-compliant optical transceivers
Note that one port out of each pair of copper and fiber ports can be active at a time. For example, you can use
either copper port 2 or fiber port 2, but not both at the same time. You can use a combination of fiber and copper
ports or all copper or all fiber ports, as needed. For more information, see “Combination Ports” on page 2-12.
The following figure shows the front panel of the FESX424HF.
Figure 2.9 FESX424HF Front Panel
The following figure shows the front panel of the FESX624HF. The FESX624HFE-PREM6 front panel looks
similar to the FESX624HF, except for the model number on the front panel.
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Figure 2.10 FESX624HF Front Panel
FESX424-POE
Foundry’s FESX424-POE was introduced with software release 02.4.00. Its 10/100/1000 ports provide Power
over Ethernet (PoE), compliant with the IEEE 802.3af specification for delivering power over the LAN. The 802.3af
specification provides the standard for delivering power over existing network cabling infrastructure, enabling
multicast-enabled full streaming audio and video applications for converged services, such as, Voice over IP
(VoIP), WLAN access points, IP surveillance cameras, and other IP powered devices.
For more information about POE and the CLI commands used to configure it, see the Foundry FastIron
Configuration Guide.
The FESX424-POE has the following ports:
• 20 10/100/1000 ports with RJ-45 copper connectors
• Four combination Gigabit Copper/Fiber uplink ports:
• The copper ports support 10/100/1000BaseT RJ-45 connectors.
• The fiber ports support 10/100/1000 SFPs.
• Optionally, one or two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for 10-Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP)
MSA-compliant optical transceivers
The ports numbered from 1 – 24 support POE.
Note that one port out of each pair of copper and fiber ports can be active at a time. For example, you can use
either copper port 2 or fiber port 2, but not both at the same time. You can use a combination of fiber and copper
ports or all copper or all fiber ports, as needed. For more information, see “Combination Ports” on page 2-12.
The following figure shows the front panel of the FESX424-POE.
Figure 2.11 FESX424-POE Front Panel
FESX448, FESX648, FESX648E-PREM6 and FWSX448
The FESX448, FESX648, FESX648E-PREM6 and FWSX448 have the following ports:
• 48 Copper ports that support 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 connectors
• Four Gigabit Fiber uplink ports (1F – 4F) for mini-GBIC optical transceivers (also called Small Form Factor
Pluggable (SFP) Multisource Agreement (MSA)-compliant optical transceivers)
• IPv4 (FESX4 and FWSX) devices optionally support one or two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for 10-
Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP) MSA-compliant optical transceivers
• IPv6 (FESX6) devices optionally support two 10-Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports for 10-Gigabit Small Form
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