MultiDyne ACI-2058 - Manual (Page 3)

A54-2058-000 iii A PCON , Inc.
Contents
Chapter 1: Preface
About This Manual ........................................................................................................................... 1
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Contents ................................................................................................................................... 1
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Text Conventions ...................................................................................................................... 2
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Related Products ............................................................................................................................. 2
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Contacting A PCON ............................................................................................................................ 3
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Chapter 2: Introduction
Features .......................................................................................................................................... 4
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Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 6
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Blades ............................................................................................................................................. 6
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Switch labeling ................................................................................................................................ 8
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Software .......................................................................................................................................... 8
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Chapter 3: Install and Set Up the Switch
Plan the Installation ......................................................................................................................... 10
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Unpack the Carton ........................................................................................................................... 11
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Install the Switch ............................................................................................................................. 11
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Rack Installation........................................................................................................................ 12
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Table Top Installation ................................................................................................................ 12
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Install Blades and Transceivers ................................................................................................. 12
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Power Up ........................................................................................................................................ 12
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Set the IP Address........................................................................................................................... 13
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Access the Switch............................................................................................................................ 13
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Use Embedded Software ........................................................................................................... 13
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Install Optional Software ........................................................................................................... 13
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Chapter 4: Connect to a Host
Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 14
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Setting the IP Address ..................................................................................................................... 14
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Connecting Multiple Switches .......................................................................................................... 17
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Connecting Multiple Switches with Serial Ports ........................................................................ 17
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Connecting Multiple Switches with LAN Ports ............................................................................ 19
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Chapter 5: Maintaining the Switch
Blades ............................................................................................................................................. 20
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Removing Blades ..................................................................................................................... 20
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Installing Blades ....................................................................................................................... 20
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Transceiver Modules........................................................................................................................ 21
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Removing SFP Transceiver Modules ......................................................................................... 21
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Installing SFP Transceiver Modules .......................................................................................... 21
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Handling and Installing Fiber Optic Cables................................................................................. 21
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Disconnecting the Cable ..................................................................................................... 22
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Connecting the Cable.......................................................................................................... 22
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