Nortel Application Switch User manual

Part No. 315396-F
June 2006
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Nortel Application Switch
Hardware Installation Guide

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International regulatory statements of conformity
This is to certify that the Nortel Application Switch chassis were evaluated to the international regulatory standards for
electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and safety and were found to have met the requirements for the following
international standards:
• EMC - Electromagnetic Emissions – CISPR 22, Class A
• EMC - Electromagnetic Immunity – CISPR 24
• Electrical Safety – IEC 60950, with CB member national deviations
Further, the equipment has been certified as compliant with the national standards as detailed below.
National electromagnetic compliance (EMC) statements of compliance
FCC statement (USA only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct
the interference at their own expense.
ICES statement (Canada only)
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (Nortel Application Switch chassis) do not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (Nortel Application Switch chassis) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les
appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des
Communications du Canada.
CE marking statement (Europe only)
EN 55 022 statements
This is to certify that the Nortel Application Switch chassis are shielded against the generation of radio interference in
accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55
022 Class A (CISPR 22).
Caution: This device is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this device can cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures.(For translations of this
statement, see page 42.)

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EN 55 024 statement
This is to certify that the Nortel Application Switch chassis are shielded against the susceptibility to radio interference in
accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC. Conformity is declared by the application of
EN 55 024 (CISPR 24).
CE Declaration of Conformity
This product conforms to the provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
VCCI statement (Japan/Nippon only)
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for
information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.
When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Japanese VCCI Class A Statement
MIC notice for Nortel Application Switch chassis (Republic of Korea only)
This device has been approved for use in Business applications only per the Class A requirements of the Republic of
Korea Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). This device may not be sold for use in a non-business
application.
Observe the Regulatory Marking label on the bottom surface of the chassis for specific certification information
pertaining to this model. Each model in the Application Switch Series which is approved for shipment to/usage in Korea
is labeled as such, with all appropriate text and the appropriate MIC reference number.
National safety statements of compliance
CE marking statement (Europe only)
EN 60 950 statement
This is to certify that the Nortel Application Switch chassis are in compliance with the requirements of EN 60 950 in
accordance with the Low Voltage Directive. Additional national differences for all European Union countries have been
evaluated for compliance

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Japanese Denan safety compliance
Warning: Please be careful of the following while installing the equipment: Please only use the Connecting
cables, power cord, AC adaptors shipped with the equipment or specified by Nortel to be used with the
equipment. If you use any other equipment, it may cause "failures, malfunctioning or fire". According to the
Denan regulation, power cords shipped with this equipment must not be used with any other equipment. In
case the above guidelines are not followed, it may lead to death or severe injury.

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Preface
This manual describes the features, installation process, initial configuration, troubleshooting and
specifications of the Application Switch 2208, 2216, 2424, 2424-SSL and 3408.
For full documentation on configuring and using the Application Switch software features, refer to
the software manuals listed in “Related Documentation” on page 8.
Who Should Use This Book
This manual is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in configuring
and maintaining a Gigabit Ethernet network. It assumes that you are familiar with Ethernet
concepts and the physical process of switch installation.
How This Book Is Organized
This book is broken into sections that describe specific tasks encountered during switch
installation and initial configuration. Table 1 outlines the sections of this book.
Table 1 Book Sections
Section Description
The Application Switch This section provides a brief overview of the Application
Switch. Information in this section includes a physical
description of the front and rear panels, ports, and light
emitting diodes (LED) found on the switch. This section
begins on page 10.
Installing the Switch Hardware This section lists the items included with the switch and
procedures for switch installation and network cable
connection. This section begins on page 20.
Initial Configuration This section describes how to configure the switch using a
console connection, the Management Port, or a data port.
Basic switch operation is also described. This section begins
on page 29.
Troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot problems that
may occur during the switch installation and configuration
process. This section begins on page 35.

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Related Documentation
For detailed information about the functionality and configuration of the Application Switch
family, refer to the documents contained on the CD found in the documentation kit supplied with
unit. Documentation can also be accessed by referring to the following URL:
http://www.nortel.com
How to Get Help
If a service contract has been purchased for the Nortel Networks product from a distributor or
authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance.
If a Nortel Networks service program has been purchased for the product, contact one of the
following Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Centers:
• Europe, Middle East, and Africa
00800 8008 9009 or [phone]
•NorthAmerica
(800) 4NORTEL or [phone]
• Asia Pacific
(61) (2) 8870-8800
•China
[phone]
Switch Specifications This section describes the supported standards and physical,
environmental, and mechanical specifications of the switch.
This section also lists switch certifications. This section
begins on page 37.
Translations of Safety Messages This section provides translations for the English safety and
cautionary statements that appear in this book. This section
begins on page 42.
Table 1 Book Sections (continued)
Section Description

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Additional information about the Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Centers is available at:
http://www.nortel.com/help/contact/global
An Express Routing Code (ERC) is available for many Nortel Networks products and services.
When you use an ERC, your call is routed to a technical support person who specializes in
supporting that product or service. To locate an ERC for your product or service, refer to the
following URL:
http://www.nortel.com/help/contact/erc/index.html

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The Application Switch
Overview
The Application Switch 2000 (2208, 2216, 2424, and 2424-SSL) and 3000 (3408) series are
multi-application switching systems that perform wire-speed Layer 2/3 switching and
high-performance Layer 4-7 intelligent traffic management. In addition, the 2424-SSL has an
integrated Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Accelerator blade that off-loads multi-layer security
functions to protect networks and applications without impacting overall switch performance.
The Application Switch attaches to network backbones and interconnects servers using 10/100 and
1000BaseT Mbps (supported only on 3000 series) Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet connections. This
flexibility off-loads server-to-server traffic from the backbone, frees backbone bandwidth, and
accelerates client-server performance.
Physical Description
The Application Switch series has two variants that are identified with an E or a DC at the end of
the model name. The E variant is an enhanced version which is built to conform with the European
Union Environmental Directive (EUED) for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) . The
DC variant includes all of the E variant enhancements, but is designed to operate on -48 Volts DC.
The illustrations in this section provide a visual representation of the various switches in the
Application Switch 2000 E and 3000 E series. Where appropriate, additional information is
provided to explain these physical representations. No attempt is made to include all three views of
the base model and the two variants for each figure.
Front Panel
The following illustrations provide a visual representation of the Application Switch 2000 and
3000 series front panels. Refer to the following table to locate the illustration for a specific switch.
Table 2 Switch Illustrations
Switch Model Illustration
Application Switch 2208 Figure 1 on page 11
Application Switch 2216 Figure 2 on page 11
Application Switch 2424 Figure 3 on page 11

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Figure 1 Application Switch 2208
Figure 2 Application Switch 2216
Figure 3 Application Switch 2424
Figure 4 Application Switch 2424-SSL
Application Switch 2424-SSL Figure 4 on page 11
Application Switch 3408 Figure 5 on page 12
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Note: The Application Switch 2424 and 2424-SSL are identical in appearance except for
the model name appearing on the front panel (refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4)
Table 2 Switch Illustrations (continued)
Switch Model Illustration

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Figure 5 Application Switch 3408
Side Panel
There are multiple holes on the side panels to allow proper ventilation and six threaded holes on
each side for the rack-mounting brackets.
Rear Panel
Application Switches have models that support either AC or DC power. The following section
describes the rear panel of both the AC and DC powered units.
AC Power
The rear panel of AC powered Application Switches have a power supply connector and
ventilation holes as illustrated in Figure 6.
Figure 6 Rear Panel of AC Powered Application Switch
Refer to “AC Power Installation Procedure” on page 24 for instructions on connecting power to
AC powered switches.
DC Power
The rear panel of DC powered Application Switches have a terminal block for connecting the lead
wires to a standard DC power supply. This terminal block has a Lexan safety cover that must be
removed before the wiring process can take place. The rear panel also contains a magnetic circuit
breaker with a toggle switch.
DC powered units are shipped with crimpable ring terminals attached to the terminal block and the
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Figure 7 illustrates the rear panel of a DC powered switch. Refer to “DC Power Installation
Procedure” on page 25 for the DC power installation procedure.
Figure 7 Rear Panel of DC Powered Application Switch
Ports
The following sections identify the port configurations for Application Switch 2000 and 3000
series.
Application Switch 2000 Series
Table 3 displays the number (and numbering) of Fast Ethernet and SFP GBIC ports on the
Application Switch 2000 series.
Table 3 Application Switch 2000 Series Port Configuration
Model
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Port
Numbers
1000 Mbps SFP GBIC Port
Numbers
Application Switch 2208 (1U) 1 - 8 9 - 10
Application Switch 2216 (1U) 1 - 16 17 - 18
Application Switch 2424 (1U) 1 - 24 25 - 28
Application Switch 2424-SSL (1U) 1 - 24 25 - 28

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Fast Ethernet Ports
The RJ-45 jack is used for connecting 10/100 Mbps Ethernet segments to the port. The ports are
auto-sensing, auto-negotiating, and support half or full-duplex operation.
SFP GBIC Ports
Figure 8 illustrates the LC jack connector and Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC that fits
into the port socket.
Figure 8 SFP GBIC Port Socket and LC Connector
The LC jack is used for connecting Gigabit Ethernet fiber optic segments. The SFP modules are
not shipped with the product. SFP modules can be ordered from Nortel.
Note: Application Switches support only LC connectors with the SPF GBICs. Do not use
SPF GBICs with MT-RJ connectors.
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Note: SFPs are not included and must be purchased separately.

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Table 4 lists the part numbers required for ordering SFP modules from Nortel.
Application Switch 3000 Series
The Application Switch 3408 contains 12 ports. Table 5 displays the port configuration and
numbering for the Application Switch 3408.
Single-Mode Ports
The Application Switch 3408 has eight single-mode ports broken down in the following manner:
• Four 10/100/1000BaseT ports (1, 2, 7, 8) with RJ-45 connectors. These ports are
autonegotiating and support half or full duplex operation.
Table 4 SFP Module Part Numbers
Type Reach Connector Nortel Order Number
1000Base SX LC Type AA1419046 or
AA1419013E5
1000Base LX LC Type AA1419047 or
AA1419015E5
1000Base-T 100 meters RJ-45 AA1419043 or
AA1419043E5
Note: Use only Nortel-approved class 1 SFP GBIC optical transceiver modules that are
rated IEC or FDA CLASS 1. Do not use modules that are marked with laser classifications
higher than CLASS 1. Using modules other than Nortel-approved modules may damage
the product and cause bodily injury.
Table 5 Application Switch 3000 Series Port Configuration
Model
10/100/1000Base-T
Copper Port Numbers
Dual-Mode Port
Numbers
1000 Mbps SFP GBIC Port
Numbers
Application Switch 3408
(1U)
1, 2, 7, 8 3 - 6 9 - 12

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• Four Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC fiber optic ports (9-12). These ports are
designed to operate at 1000 Mbps and full duplex mode only.
Dual-Mode Ports
The Application Switch 3408 is equipped with four dual-mode ports (3, 4, 5, 6). These ports have
two interfaces each: 1000 Mbps SFP GBIC and 10/100/1000Base-T Copper. When the 1000 Mbps
SFP GBIC port is selected as the preferred link, it is fixed at 1000 Mbps, full-duplex with
autonegotiation turned on. When the 10/100/1000Base-T copper port is selected as the preferred
link, it can be configured at any speed. However, if 1000 Mbps is selected, autonegotiation must be
turned on. Either interface can be set as the preferred or backup link.
Common Ports
The Application Switch 2000 and 3000 Series are equipped with two types of ports common to all
switch models. This section outlines these common port types.
Management Port
The Management Port is a Fast Ethernet port with two LEDs. This port is used exclusively to
manage the switch. While the switch can be managed from any network port, the Management
Port saves consuming a port that could otherwise be used for processing data and traffic. This port
is isolated from, and does not participate in, the networking protocols that run on the network
ports.
The Management Port must be configured with a static IP address, subnet mask, broadcast address,
default gateway, and must be enabled before it can be used. If this port is disabled, the network
ports are used to perform all switch management (other than the switch management performed
using the console port). If this port is enabled, the factory default settings for some of the
management features remain with the network ports. Defaults can be changed by configuring these
features to permanently use the Management Port, or in some cases, by using the operational
commands to set these options on a one-time basis.
Note: Application Switches support only LC connectors with the SPF GBICs. Do not use
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The Management Port has eight pins that transmit and receive data. Table 6 outlines the
assignment of pins to the contacts and signals.
Figure 9 on page 17 illustrates the Management Port.
Figure 9 Management and Console Ports
Table 6 Management Port Pin Assignments
Pin Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Tx+
Tx-
Rx+
Not used
Not used
Rx-
Not used
Not used
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Note: The Management Port does not support MDI/MDI-X functionality. Use a crossover
cable on the 10/100 Mbps Management Port if the device attached to the port is a
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Console Port
The console port consists of a female DB-9 serial connector labeled Console for the DCE
connector. Figure 9 illustrates the Console Port. See “Connecting Cables to Console Port” on
page 28 for details on establishing a Console Port connection.
LEDs
The Application Switch has two LEDs for each FE port embedded into the RJ-45 connectors.
There is one LED for each SFP GBIC port, and two LEDs for the Management Port. The LEDs
light up to indicate the various port connection conditions.
LEDs are also present to indicate the condition of switch power and fans.
Figure 10 and Figure 11 illustrate the port LEDs.
Figure 10 Top Row Port LED
Figure 11 Bottom Row Port LED

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Table 7 describes the various states represented by the lights and conditions of the LEDs on the
switch.
Table 7 LED State Indicators
LED State Description
Application Switch 2000 Series
FE Ports
Left LED
Right LED
On (Green)
Off
On (Green)
Off
Blinking (Green)
100BaseT
10BaseT
Link is Active
Link is Inactive
Data is being processed
SFP GBIC Ports
LED On (Green)
Off
Blinking (Green)
Link is Active
Link is Inactive
Data is being processed
Management Port
Left LED
Right LED
On (Green)
Off
On(Green)
Off
Blinking (Green)
100BaseT
10BaseT
Link is Active
Link is Inactive
Data is being processed
Power
LED On (Green)
Off
Power is On
Power is Off
Fan
LED On (Amber)
Off
A fan has failed and/or the internal
temperature has exceeded the
threshold. See “Troubleshooting”
on page 35 for more information.
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Installing the Switch Hardware
This section describes how to install the Application Switch and connect cables to the network
ports, the management port, and the console port.
Package Contents
An Application Switch is shipped with the following items:
• Two mounting brackets for a 19” rack or wall mounting.
• Eight Phillips screws for installing the mounting brackets of the Nortel Application Switch
unit and twelve Phillips screws for installing the mounting brackets of the E and DC variants.
• Unless otherwise specified by the customer, the AC powered Application Switch is shipped
with two AC power cords, one for North America and one for Europe. Table 8 contains a
listing of order numbers for regional power cords.
• Console cable.
• A documentation kit containing this Installation Guide, software manuals and a software CD
Application Switch 3000 Series
LED On (Green)
Off
Blinking (Green)
Link is Active
Link is Inactive
Data is being processed
Caution: This Product contains a Lithium Battery. Batteries are not customer replaceable
parts. They may explode if mishandled. Do not dispose of the battery in fire. Do not
disassemble or recharge.
Table 7 LED State Indicators (continued)
LED State Description