IBM 4002AC2 User manual

IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches
Installation and User Guide
Service information: 4002-X2A, 4002AX2
GC27-2267-00
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IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches
Installation and User Guide
Service information: 4002-X2A, 4002AX2
GC27-2267-00


Note:
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Contents
Figures ...........................vii
Tables ............................ix
Preface ............................xi
Safety notices .........................xi
Safety notices and labels ....................xi
Notes ..........................xii
Attention notices ......................xii
Caution notices .......................xii
Danger notices .......................xiii
Safety labels .......................xvi
Rack safety.........................xviii
Rack installation ......................xviii
Rack relocation (19″rack)...................xix
Product recycling and disposal ...................xix
Product documents .......................xx
Software documents .......................xx
Accessibility features for the IBM x-series of Ethernet Switches .......xxii
Accessibility features .....................xxii
Keyboard navigation .....................xxii
Vendor software .......................xxii
Related accessibility information .................xxii
IBM and accessibility .....................xxiii
Getting help .........................xxiii
Taiwan Contact Information ...................xxiii
How to send your comments ...................xxiii
About This Document ......................xxiii
Audience .........................xxiv
Supported hardware and software ................xxiv
Document conventions ....................xxiv
Text formatting ......................xxiv
Command syntax conventions .................xxiv
Chapter 1. Product Overview ...................1
Software features........................1
Hardware features ........................1
Control features .........................2
Serial management interface (Console port)..............2
Management port.......................2
Network interfaces ........................2
Viewing the media types installed in the ports .............3
10 Gbps ports.........................3
Four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports ...................4
10GbE SFP+ transceiver.....................4
LEDs for network interfaces and power supplies .............4
Power supplies .........................6
Chapter 2. Installing the B24X ...................9
Unpacking a system .......................9
Package contents .......................9
General requirements ......................9
Summary of installation tasks ....................9
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Installation precautions ......................10
General precautions ......................11
Power precautions ......................11
Preparing the installation site....................12
Cabling infrastructure .....................12
Installation location ......................12
Installing the device .......................12
Desktop installation ......................12
Rack mount installation .....................12
Powering on the system .....................14
Powering off the system ....................14
Verifying proper operation .....................14
Observing the power status LEDs .................15
Attaching a PC or terminal ....................15
Chapter 3. Connecting Network Devices and Checking Connectivity ...19
Assigning permanent passwords ..................19
Recovering from a lost password .................20
Configuring IP addresses .....................20
Devices running Layer 2 software .................21
Connecting network devices ....................21
Connectors and cable specifications ................21
Connecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs .............21
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers ............23
Automatic MDI or MDIX detection ................23
Connecting a network device to a fiber port ............23
Testing connectivity .......................24
Pinging an IP address .....................24
Observing LEDs .......................24
Tracing a route ........................25
Troubleshooting network connections.................26
Support for digital optical monitoring ................26
Chapter 4. Managing the B24X ..................27
Managing temperature settings ...................27
Using the temperature sensor ..................27
Displaying the temperature ...................27
Displaying temperature messages .................27
Changing the temperature warning level ..............28
Changing the device temperature polling interval ...........28
Removing MAC address entries ..................28
Chapter 5. Maintaining the B24X Hardware .............31
Hardware maintenance schedule ..................31
Replacing a fiber optic module ...................31
Removing a fiber optic module ..................31
Installing a new fiber optic module.................32
Cabling a fiber optic module ...................32
Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors ................33
Replacing a power supply .....................33
Installation precautions and warnings................33
Determining which power supply failed ...............33
Replacing AC power supplies ..................34
Removing an AC power supply .................34
Installing an AC power supply .................35
Removing the battery ......................38
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Replacing the fan tray ......................39
Installation precautions and warnings................39
Removing the fan tray .....................40
Appendix A. Hardware Specifications................43
Device specifications.......................43
Physical dimensions and weight .................43
Environmental considerations ..................43
Operating environment ....................43
Storage environment.....................44
Cooling...........................44
Power source interruptions ...................44
Pinouts and signalling .....................45
Serial (Console) port pinouts ..................45
10/100/1000 Gigabit port pinouts ................46
Cable specifications ......................46
Power cords .........................48
Power supply specifications ....................48
Overview ..........................48
Key features .........................48
Physical dimensions and weight .................48
Environmental considerations ..................48
Operating environment ....................49
Storage environment.....................49
Power supply consumption ...................49
Input connector and plug ....................49
Electrical specifications .....................50
Appendix B. Notices ......................51
Trademarks ..........................52
Electronic emission notices ....................52
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement .....52
Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance Statement ........53
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada ........53
European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.......53
Germany Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...........53
People’s Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement ....54
Japan VCCI Class A ITE Electronic Emission Statement.........54
Korea Class A Electronic Emission Statement ............54
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Figures
1. IBM Ethernet Switch B24X............................1
2. Console and Management ports..........................2
3. 24 10-GbE ports ...............................4
4. AC power supply front panel ...........................6
5. Attaching the short mounting brackets .......................13
6. Installing the device in a rack ..........................13
7. Attaching the AC power cord ..........................14
8. Serial port pin and signalling details ........................17
9. Serial port pin assignments showing cable connection options to a terminal or PC.......17
10. 10 UTP crossover cable ............................22
11. Cat-5 crossover cable for 1000Base-T .......................22
12. Disconnecting a fiber optic module latch ......................32
13. Removing a fiber optic module..........................32
14. AC power supply ...............................34
15. Releasing the power supply ...........................35
16. Removing the power supply ...........................35
17. Releasing the cover plate............................36
18. Removing the cover plate ...........................36
19. Installing the power supply ...........................37
20. Securing the power supply in the device ......................37
21. Connecting the power cord ...........................38
22. Removing the battery .............................39
23. B24X Fan Tray ...............................40
24. B24X fan tray location .............................40
25. Removing the fan tray .............................40
26. Inserting a replacement fan tray .........................41
27. Device air flow................................44
28. Serial port pin and signalling details ........................45
29. Serial port pin assignments showing cable connection options to a terminal or PC.......46
30. Pin assignment and signalling for 10/100/1000 ports..................46
31. AC power cord plug and input connector ......................50
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