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OmniAccess 4308: Installation Guide

Part 031638-00

May 2005

To connect the required RS-232 serial cable to a terminal with a DB-9 male
port, use the included adapter. Pin-outs are shown in

Figure B-5

IGURE

B-5

Serial Port Adapter

Communications Settings

ABLE

B-8

Console Terminal Settings

Baud Rate

Data Bits

Parity

Stop Bits

Flow Control

9600

None

3
4
5

RJ-45

DB-9

Internal

Connections

TxD

GND

RxD

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

TxD
TGND
RGND
RxD

RJ-45 Female

Pin-Out

Direction

Input

Output

DB-9 Female

Pin-Out

TxD

RxD

Ground

5
4
3
2
1

9
8
7
6

Direction

Input

Output

Summary of Contents for OmniAccess 4308

Page 1: ...i OmniAccess 4308 Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide TM ...

Page 2: ...ed Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice Originated in the USA Trademarks Alcatel the Alcatel logo AOS W and OmniAccess and the OmniAccess 4308 are trademarks of Alcatel in the United States and certain other countries Any other trademarks appearing in this manual are owned by their respective companies ...

Page 3: ...tions not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Indus...

Page 4: ...Model OmniAccess4308 SX uses a laser transceiver on the fiber optic uplink port This product complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J Part 1040 10 and IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001 IEC 60825 2 2000 CAUTION The lithium battery may explode if it is incorrectly replaced A trained technician should replace the battery with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer Dispo...

Page 5: ...N Solution xi Deployment Summary xii Chapter 1 System Overview 1 Features 1 Physical Description 2 The Alcatel OmniAccess 4304 4 Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis 5 Pre Installation Checklist 5 Precautions 6 Requirements 7 Rack Mounting Kit 7 Selecting a Location 8 Mounting the Chassis 9 Connecting Power 12 Chapter 3 Verifying the Installation 13 Appendix A Power Management 15 ...

Page 6: ...Ports 17 FE Network Ports 18 Serial Power Over Ethernet 18 Physical Description LEDs 18 Pin Outs 20 Cables 21 GE Uplink Port 22 Physical Description and LEDs 22 Cables 23 Serial Console Port 25 Port Adapter Pin Outs 25 Communications Settings 26 Appendix C Specifications 27 ...

Page 7: ...al is organized as follows Chapter 1 System Overview Describes the main features of this product including physical diagrams Chapter 2 Installing the Chassis Instructions for mounting the chassis and attaching power Chapter 3 Verifying the Installation Instructions for performing initial power on tests Appendix A Power Management Worksheet for determining system power load Appendix B Ports Describ...

Page 8: ...prompts z Filenames software devices and certain commands when mentioned in the text Commands In the command examples this bold font depicts text that the user must type exactly as shown Arguments In the command examples italicized text within angle brackets represents items that the user should replace with information appropriate to their specific situation For example send text message In this ...

Page 9: ...Preface ix Contacting Alcatel Web Site Telephone Numbers z Main Site http www alcatel com z Support http www alcatel com enterprise z Main US Canada 800 995 2612 z Main Outside US 818 880 3500 ...

Page 10: ...OmniAccess 4308 Installation Guide x Part 031638 00 May 2005 ...

Page 11: ... major components z Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch This is an enterprise class switch into which multiple Access Points APs and Air Moni tors AMs are connected and controlled z Alcatel Wireless Access Point This is a next generation wire less transceiver which functions as an AP or AM Although third party APs can be used with the Alcatel Wireless LAN system the Alcatel AP provides the best features a...

Page 12: ...sages to ensure proper operation The Alcatel OmniAccess 4308 Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide provides the necessary instructions Initial configuration of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Configuration requires someone who understands the company s wired network and has experience with the physical and logical management and configuration of routers switches servers and clients This phase inv...

Page 13: ... servers and clients The following tasks are involved z Configure the planned network features via command line or Web inter face z Test and debug the deployment The Alcatel AOS W Reference Guide provides in depth information and examples on the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch s more advanced features Monitoring and maintenance This requires someone experienced using various types of software tools to...

Page 14: ...OmniAccess 4308 Installation Guide xiv Part 031638 00 May 2005 ...

Page 15: ...ers Features This section outlines the general features of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch z Eight 10 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet FE ports with Serial and Power Over Ethernet SPOE capability z One 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet GE uplink port z All ports automatically sense and negotiate speed duplex and MDI MDX settings z High speed Layer 2 Layer 3 packet forwarding z High performance packet proces...

Page 16: ...sical Description FIGURE 1 1 OmniAccess 4308 WLAN Switch Systems 8 GIGABIT 8 GIGABIT 8 SERIAL LNK ACT LNK ACT POE ACCESS POINT STATUS 7 6 5 4 4 5 6 7 LNK ACT POE ACCESS POINT STATUS 3 2 1 0 POWER STATUS 0 1 2 3 SERIAL LNK ACT LNK ACT POE ACCESS POINT STATUS 7 6 5 4 4 5 6 7 LNK ACT POE ACCESS POINT STATUS 3 2 1 0 POWER STATUS 0 1 2 3 4 7 1 6 6 5 2 3 Front Views Rear View OAW 4308SX OAW 4308T ...

Page 17: ...purchase one of the following interfaces is available z 1000BASE T copper connector standard model OAW 4308T z 1000BASE SX fiber optic connector optional model OAW 4308SX See GE Uplink Port on page 22 for port LED and cable specifications NOTE The Gigabit interface is not user replaceable Do not remove the port cover plate TABLE 1 1 System LEDs LED State Description Power Green Switch is receiving...

Page 18: ... mounting equipment For proper air circulation leave at least 10 cm 4 inches of clearance on the left and right of the chassis Holes for attaching rack mounting brackets on side Power Input Socket on back The power input socket on the back of the switch accepts a power cord with a standard IEC320 connector For proper safety and performance the power cord must be rated to 10 A and conform to ground...

Page 19: ...uded z Four 12 24 screws included or screws as appropriate for your rack z Alcatel power cord rated to at least 10 A with IEC320 connec tor included z Phillips or cross head screwdriver z 19 inch equipment rack or equivalent z 1U rack space with 10 cm 4 inches clearance to the left and right of the rack z Electrical power 90 132 180 264 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 3 5 2 0 A z Cool non condensing air 0 to 40 º...

Page 20: ...insulated This includes any network cables To minimize electrical hazard keep water and other fluids away from the product Comply with electrical grounding standards during all phases of installation and operation of the product Do not allow the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch chassis network ports power source or mounting brackets to contact any device cable object or person attached to a different e...

Page 21: ...e rack mounting kit contains the following parts FIGURE 2 1 Rack Mounting Kit NOTE The four 12 24 screws are intended for securing the switch to the rack Some racks require different screws which are not included Make sure that you have the correct screws or fasteners for your rack system before attempting to mount the switch x 4 Left Bracket Right Bracket x 6 6 32 Flat Head Screws 12 24 Screws ...

Page 22: ...AN Switch power supply Cool non condensing ventilation For proper operation the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch requires an environment with an ambient air temperature between 0 to 40 ºC 32 to 104 ºF Humidity must be kept at non condensing levels between 5 and 95 Where a large number of electrical devices are working in the same area additional air conditioning or air circulation equipment may be requ...

Page 23: ...g Brackets Orient both brackets so that the narrow flange faces the front When placed properly the brackets screw holes will match the holes on the side of the chassis Use a Phillips or cross head screwdriver to attach each bracket securely with three 6 32 flat head screws included 1 2 8 GIG ABIT SERIA L LN K AC T LN K AC T PO E ACCESS POIN T STA TU S 7 6 5 4 4 5 6 7 LN K AC T PO E ACCESS POIN T S...

Page 24: ... rack frame FIGURE 2 3 Mounting the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Use a Phillips or cross head screwdriver to secure the switch to the rack with two 12 24 screws included for each mounting bracket CAUTION To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment get help for lifting and positioning the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Also do not install the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch in any fashion where instabi...

Page 25: ...eave at least 10 cm 4 inches clearance for the vents on the left and right of the chassis Leave additional space in front and back of the chassis to access power cords network cables and indicator LEDs 4 10 cm 8 GIG AB IT SE RI AL LN K AC T LN K AC T PO E AC CE SS PO IN T ST AT US 7 6 5 4 4 5 6 7 LN K AC T PO E AC CE SS PO IN T ST AT US 3 2 1 0 PO W ER ST AT US 0 1 2 3 10 cm Keep Open to Access Ke...

Page 26: ...handle the POE devices The total power drawn by all connected Power Over Ethernet POE devices must not exceed 100 W total For details see POE Power Requirements on page 15 Attach the power cord to the power input socket at the back of the switch Plug an appropriate power cord into the power input socket Use the included power cord if it is compatible with your electrical outlet Otherwise replace t...

Page 27: ...eel significant airflow blowing from the chassis vents at each of the three fan positions Check for the appropriate operation indicators Once the system has successfully booted you should observe the following z The system Power LED is still lit solid green z The system Status LED is solid green NOTE For more information on LED behavior see Item 1 on page 3 Once the system has passed the initial p...

Page 28: ...OmniAccess 4308 Installation Guide 14 Part 031638 00 May 2005 You are now ready to perform the initial setup as described in the Alcatel Quick Start Guide which is included in the Accessory Kit 5 ...

Page 29: ...mine the power output required by switch ports that supply Power Over Ethernet POE Make sure that the total POE power required does not exceed 100 W Name of Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Location TABLE A 1 OmniAccess 4308 Power Requirements Component Name Power Rating x Number of Units Power Subtotal Each Alcatel AP drawing POE 10 W x Each Cisco 1200 AP drawing POE 12 W x Each other Access Point dra...

Page 30: ...OmniAccess 4308 Installation Guide 16 Part 031638 00 May 2005 NOTE Recalculate the worksheet numbers whenever devices using POE are connected to or disconnected from the network ports ...

Page 31: ...ware These ports can also provide power and serial connectivity to compatible devices One Gigabit Ethernet GE port Used for high bandwidth 10 100 1000 Mbps GE uplink between the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN Depending on the model one copper or optical interface is available One Serial Console port Used for connecting a local configuration and management console This chapter descri...

Page 32: ...o a network port the port can provide operating power to that device through the connected Ethernet cable This allows APs to be installed in areas where electrical outlets are unavailable undesirable or not permitted such as in the plenum and air handling spaces The switch network ports automatically detect when compatible POE devices are connected and require power The network ports also provide ...

Page 33: ...information POE LED Each FE port has its own POE LED located at the right side of the port This LED provides the following POE status information TABLE B 1 FE LNK ACT LED Status Description Off No Ethernet link on the port Green An Ethernet link has been established on the port but no data is currently being transmitted or received Flashing Green The port is transmitting or receiving data The flas...

Page 34: ...but is not listed in the switch security policies If security policies are enabled clients are not granted access to your network through the unsecured AP Green flashing An air monitor on this port has detected interference The interfering device AP or other radio source has been detected by your valid APs but has no wired presence on your network Amber solid Load balancing is enabled on this port...

Page 35: ...atel SPOE adapters are compatible with the following APs z Direct connection to a POE compatible device This requires a 4 or 8 conductor Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ 45 male connector A straight through cable is required to preserve POE voltage polarity For POE the port should be connected directly to the intended device with no intervening hubs routers switches or other network equipm...

Page 36: ... LAN Switch has one 10 100 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet GE port The GE port provides a high bandwidth connection between the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN The port automatically senses and negotiates speed duplex and MDI MDX settings Physical Description and LEDs Depending on the option selected at time of purchase one of the following interfaces is available z 1000BASE T copper conn...

Page 37: ...LNK ACT LED Status Description Off No Ethernet link on the port Green An Ethernet link has been established on the port but no data is currently being transmitted or received Flashing Green The port is transmitting or receiving data The flashing rate is proportional to your network activity TABLE B 6 Copper GE Cable Characteristics Item Specification Cable Category 5 UTP Connector RJ 45 Range Up t...

Page 38: ...ype fiber optic Range Up to 550 m 1800 feet CAUTION The fiber optic interface uses a laser transceiver Use of controls or adjustments of performance or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure TABLE B 7 Fiber Optic GE Cable Characteristics Item Specification ...

Page 39: ...Guide for using the features available through this port Port Adapter Pin Outs The serial console port s RJ 45 female connector accepts an RS 232 serial cable with a male connector Pin outs are shown in Figure B 4 FIGURE B 4 Serial Port CAUTION Do not connect Access Points to the serial console port The serial port is designed to connect to RS 232 only devices Non RS 232 devices such as Access Poi...

Page 40: ... in Figure B 5 FIGURE B 5 Serial Port Adapter Communications Settings TABLE B 8 Console Terminal Settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 8 None 1 None 3 4 5 2 5 6 3 RJ 45 DB 9 Internal Connections TxD GND RxD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TxD TGND RGND RxD RJ 45 Female Pin Out Direction Input Output DB 9 Female Pin Out TxD RxD Ground 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 Direction Input Output ...

Page 41: ...ions Item Specification Size Height 4 45 cm 1 75 inches Width 44 2 cm 17 4 inches Depth 33 3 cm 13 1 inches Weight 4 5 KG 10 lbs TABLE C 2 Environmental Specifications Item Specification Temperature Operating 0 to 40 ºC 32 to 104 ºF Storage 0 to 50 ºC 32 to 122 ºF Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing ...

Page 42: ...el OAW 4308T IEEE 802 3z 1000BASE SX model OAW 4308SX TABLE C 4 Certifications Item Specification Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15 Class A CE ICES 003 Class A VCCI Class A Japan The CE approval mark on back of the product indicates that it meets European Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class A CISPR 22 Class A EN55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 AS NZS 3548 Class A Safety UL60950 CAN CSA C22 ...

Page 43: ...Notes 31 Notes ...

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