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Chapter:

Performing Patching Activities

3–9

Adding Patch Connections Not in the Job Queue

Instructions are provided below for:

adding a patch connection not in the job queue between two ports on iPatch
Panels

adding a patch connection not in the job queue between a port on an iPatch
Panel and a port on a non-iPatch panel or network equipment.

Adding a Connection Between iPatch Panel Ports

Connect one end of the patch cord to the appropriate iPatch Panel port.

The associated LED turns on, the iPatch Manager sounds a sensor beep, and
the display lights up and shows:

Connect the other end of the patch cord to the appropriate iPatch Panel port.

The associated LEDs turn off, the iPatch Manager sounds a completion tone,
and the display lights up and shows:

Note:

If you are making a simplex fiber connection between two iPatch duplex

fiber ports, connect both ends of the patch cord. The display shows:

Press Simplex.

The associated LEDs turn off, the iPatch Manager sounds a completion tone,
and the display lights up and shows:

Adding Connection Rack 1
Rack 1 |
Panel 10 |
Port 7 |
|

Connect the other end of the patch cord.

Details Cancel

Adding Duplex Connection Rack 1
Rack 1 |
Panel 10 |
Port 7 |
|

Connect the other end of the patch cord.

Details Cancel

Rack 1
Ready
Last Action: Added Connection
Rack 1 | Rack 1
Panel 10 | Panel 2
Port 7 | Port 9
|

Rack 1
Ready
Last Action: Added Connection
Rack 1 | Rack 1
Panel 10 | Panel 2
Port 7 | Module 2
| Port 9

Adding Duplex Connection Rack 1
Rack 1 | Rack 1
Panel 10 | Panel 2
Port 7 | Port 9
|

Insert 7A or press Simplex.

Details Simplex Cancel

Rack 1
Ready
Last Action: Added Connection
Rack 1 | Rack 1
Panel 10 | Panel 2
Port 7 B | Port 9 A
|

Summary of Contents for SYSTIMAX iPatch Panel

Page 1: ...The SYSTIMAX iPatch System Panel Manager Guide June 2009 Material ID 860 442 573 ...

Page 2: ...l other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners The SYSTIMAX iPatch System is covered by one or more U S patents including 6222908 6234830 6285293 6330307 6350148 6424710 6522737 6688910 The iPatch System also is covered by patents and or patents pending in Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile Czech Republic Egypt the EC Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Mexico Norway Ph...

Page 3: ...em Manager Software 1 2 iPatch Manager Display and Menu 1 2 The Display Buttons and LEDs 1 2 The Sounds 1 3 The Ready Screen 1 3 The Menu 1 5 How the iPatch System Tracks Patch Connections 1 5 Good Practices 1 5 Items Provided with the Panel Manager 1 6 Items Provided with the Network Manager Module 1 7 How To Contact Us 1 8 ...

Page 4: ... 5 Task C Mount the Panel Manager 2 7 Task D Connect Each iPatch Manager to the Rack Manager LAN 2 10 Task E For Each Rack with iPatch Panels Install the Panels 2 11 Task F Install the Other Equipment in the Racks 2 14 Task G Cable the iPatch Panels and Other Equipment in the Equipment Room 2 14 Setting Up the Network Connections for the Equipment Room 2 15 Task H Finish Connecting the Selected Pa...

Page 5: ...Connections Not in the Job Queue 3 9 Adding a Connection Between iPatch Panel Ports 3 9 Adding a Connection Between an iPatch Panel and Other Equipment 3 10 Removing Patch Connections Not in the Job Queue 3 10 Removing a Connection Between iPatch Panel Ports 3 11 Removing a Patch Connection Between an iPatch Panel Port and Other Equipment 3 11 Responding to Messages 3 12 How the System Deals with ...

Page 6: ...aintaining the System 5 1 Changing the Language Displayed by iPatch Manager Units 5 2 Adding an iPatch Panel Fiber Shelf or Fiber Module to a Rack 5 3 Removing an iPatch Panel Fiber Shelf or Fiber Module from a Rack 5 3 Replacing an iPatch Panel Fiber Faceplate or Fiber Module 5 5 Replacing an iPatch Manager 5 8 Technical Specifications and Standards A 1 Technical Specifications for the Panel Mana...

Page 7: ...en not to compromise the stability of the rack by installation of equipment 7 Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Never spill liquids of any kind on the product 8 To reduce the risk of an electrical shock do not disassemble this product Service should be ...

Page 8: ...Guide SYSTIMAX iPatch Panel Manager Guide vi ...

Page 9: ...r module installed can be configured to supervise the equipment room and communicate directly with System Manager Both the Rack Manager Plus and Panel Manager can be integrated into an existing iPatch System with Network Managers and Rack Managers To use a Rack Manager Plus or Panel Manager in an existing iPatch System with Network Managers or Rack Managers these older units must be running a soft...

Page 10: ...iPatch Manager units in an equipment room are connected by a Rack Manager LAN This connection lets each iPatch Manager be aware of events throughout the equipment room A Rack Manager Plus unit or a Panel Manager with a Network Manager module installed also can provide the functionality formerly provided by the Network Manager These units can be configured to connect a group of up to 99 iPatch Mana...

Page 11: ...ment room Note When you press a button on the iPatch Manager to turn on the lighting the iPatch Manager does not perform the associated action The Sounds The following table lists the sounds that the iPatch Manager produces These sounds give you additional feedback as you are performing activities using the iPatch System Figure 1 1 The Panel Manager Display and Buttons Arrow buttons Softkeys LEDs ...

Page 12: ...Menu on page 1 5 The other softkey options appear only if there are related activities waiting to be performed at the rack For example if there are jobs in the job queue the Jobs softkey is available and the Jobs LED is turned on For more information about jobs see Chapter 3 Performing Patching Activities The system generates alarms which indicate problems with the equipment If an alarm has been g...

Page 13: ... Select Language feature is available only if each unit connected to the Rack Manager LAN for the equipment room is a Rack Manager Plus or Panel Manager If there are Rack Managers or Network Managers connected to the Rack Manager LAN you can change the display language by using the System Manager Software to update the iPatch equipment with the firmware version for the desired language See the SYS...

Page 14: ...that you familiarize yourself with the items in the figure below These items are provided with the Panel Manager Figure 1 3 Items Provided with the Panel Manager Mounting screws Panel Manager with the panel bus jumper and strain relief strap attached Power adapter with interchangeable AC plugs Panel bus Patch cord Star washers ...

Page 15: ...ment room and communicate directly with System Manager we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the items in the figure below before beginning installation These items are provided with the Network Manager module Figure 1 4 Items Provided with the Network Manager Module Mounting screws Network Manager module Power jumper 6 inch patch cord Strain relief strap ...

Page 16: ...s on the web at www commscope com systimax For technical assistance regarding SYSTIMAX products Within the United States contact your local account representative or CommScope Technical Support at 1 800 344 0223 From outside the United States contact your local account representative or Authorized BusinessPartner ...

Page 17: ...cted to each other using a Rack Manager LAN One iPatch Manager Rack Manager Plus or Panel Manager with Network Manager module installed in each equipment room is configured to communicate with System Manager over the Ethernet network iPatch Panels on each rack which are connected to the rack s iPatch Manager using the panel bus In this configuration the System Manager Software can be used to send ...

Page 18: ...nd to any problem conditions in the room Communications from the iPatch equipment in each equipment room are routed over the Rack Manager LAN for the equipment room to the Rack Manager Plus connected to the Network Manager LAN via that Rack Manager Plus to the Network Manager LAN over the Network Manager LAN for the floor or building to the one Rack Manager Plus connected to the Ethernet network v...

Page 19: ...alling the Equipment in the Racks Task A Mount the Panel Bus The panel bus allows the iPatch Manager and iPatch Panels to communicate Also the iPatch Manager supplies power to the iPatch Panels through the panel bus To install the panel bus for each rack with iPatch Panels perform the steps below Note To mount the panel bus on a rack other than a 7 foot rack or on a rack with a hole pattern other ...

Page 20: ...l Manager Guide 2 4 6 Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 to install the panel bus for each rack Figure 2 1 Mounting the Panel Bus Viewed from the Front of the Rack Panel bus Align the red line with the center of the hole Front of Rack ...

Page 21: ...lus The Panel Manager with Network Manager module must be installed on the first rack on the Rack Manager LAN The Network Manager module is connected to the Panel Manager and the Panel Manager is connected to the rack s panel bus To install the Network Manager module perform the steps below 1 On the back of the Panel Manager mounting bracket place the Network Manager module to the left of the Pane...

Page 22: ...ded with the Network Manager to the PWR OUT jack Figure 2 4 5 On the back of the Panel Manager connect the other end of the power jumper to the PWR1 jack Use the strain relief strap provided with the Network Manager module to secure the power jumper to the patch cord connected to the Panel Manager Figure 2 4 Figure 2 3 Connecting the Patch Cord from the Network Manager Module to the Panel Manager ...

Page 23: ...rm the steps below 1 Make sure that the panel bus jumper is connected firmly to the PANEL BUS jack on the back of the Panel Manager Figure 2 5 2 Make sure the display patch cord is securely connected to the back of the Panel Manager housing and the side of the attached display Figure 2 5 Checking the Panel Bus Jumper Check the panel bus jumper here Figure 2 6 Checking the Display Patch Cord Check ...

Page 24: ...out 65 inches above the floor Be careful not to pinch the panel bus jumper between the Panel Manager and the rack Important To improve static protection install each star washer between the rack and the Panel Manager If the rack is painted the star washers must be installed 4 Remove the protective film from the display 5 Remove the adhesive backing from the loose cable retainer on the panel bus ju...

Page 25: ... rack Note The connector is keyed The polarized tab on the connector fits into the opening in the header on the panel bus 7 Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 to install the Panel Manager for each rack Figure 2 8 Connecting and Routing the Panel Bus Jumper Panel bus Panel bus jumper Cable retainer Fold the panel bus jumper as shown Panel bus Panel bus jumper Polarized tab Cable retainer ...

Page 26: ...from the right most rack to the left most rack when connecting the iPatch Manager units to the Rack Manager LAN 1 Connect a modular patch cord to the RACK MGR OUTPUT jack on the back of the iPatch Manager in the first rack 2 Run the patch cord to the next iPatch Manager Connect the patch cord to the RACK MGR INPUT jack on the back of that iPatch Manager 3 Connect another patch cord to the RACK MGR...

Page 27: ... common problems that occur with equipment installation are due to improper panel bus jumper connections at the panel or at the panel bus 2 For a Panel Manager connect the power adapter plug to the PWR1 jack on the back of the Panel Manager Route the power adapter cord along the display patch cord Use the strain relief strap to secure the power adapter cord to the display patch cord For a Panel Ma...

Page 28: ...f the opening in the power adapter Then press on the plug until it snaps into place 4 Plug the power adapter into an electrical service outlet Note A redundant power supply can be attached to the PWR2 jack on the back of the Panel Manager or the NET MGR PWR2 jack on the back of the Network Manager module installed on the Panel Manager mounting bracket When using a redundant power supply use the st...

Page 29: ...ogram the order of the last module in the shelf before moving to the next shelf 8 Press a button on the next lower row of iPatch Panel ports on the rack The iPatch Manager sounds a completion tone the associated LED turns on the LED on the previous panel turns off and the display shows Initializing Please Wait Rack 1 Program Order of iPatch Equipment in Rack Press Continue to order panels and modu...

Page 30: ...he number of panel connections allowed the Too Many Panels alarm appears See the troubleshooting instructions for Too Many Panels on page 4 8 Task F Install the Other Equipment in the Racks Install any other equipment on the racks such as non iPatch panels network equipment and patch cord organizers Follow the instructions provided with the equipment Task G Cable the iPatch Panels and Other Equipm...

Page 31: ...lowing sections describe how to configure a Panel Manager with Network Manager module installed for communication with System Manager For instructions on how to configure a Rack Manager Plus unit see the SYSTIMAX iPatch System Rack Manager Plus Guide Note If you are installing a stand alone system configuration skip Task H and Task I Go to Adding Patch Connections on page 2 21 Task H Finish Connec...

Page 32: ...anager with Network Manager module installed 1 At the Panel Manager display press any button to turn on the lighting From the Ready screen press Menu 2 Press Ê until the Panel Manager display shows 3 With Change Network Settings highlighted press Select The display shows 4 Set the Network setting to Ethernet a With Network highlighted press Select The display shows b Press Ê to highlight Ethernet ...

Page 33: ... _ or until the desired digit is highlighted Then press Ç and Ê until the desired number appears d Press Save The Panel Manager sounds a confirmation tone Network Ethernet Network Manager LAN Disabled IP Address 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 Gateway 000 000 000 000 Socket 08510 Select Restore Defaults Exit Network Ethernet Network Manager LAN Disabled IP Address 000 000 000 000 Subne...

Page 34: ...r network administrator by pressing Ê until the display shows To change the Ethernet speed setting a With Speed highlighted press Select The display shows b Press Ç or Ê to highlight the desired setting c Press Save The Panel Manager sounds a completion tone Network Ethernet Network Manager LAN Disabled IP Address 135 005 126 237 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 Gateway 000 000 000 000 Socket 08510 Sel...

Page 35: ...by pressing Ê until the display shows To change the ping response setting a With Ping Response highlighted press Select The display shows b Press Ç or Ê to highlight the desired setting c Press Save The Panel Manager sounds a completion tone IP Address 135 005 126 237 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 Gateway 000 000 000 000 Socket 08510 Speed 100 MB sec Duplex Half Select Restore Defaults Exit Duplex H...

Page 36: ...Guide SYSTIMAX iPatch Panel Manager Guide 2 20 11 Press Exit The Panel Manager display shows Then Initializing Please Wait Rack 1 Ready Menu Alarms Jobs ...

Page 37: ...ion Note The Set Patching Mode feature is available only for Rack Manager Plus and Panel Manager units The patching mode at the rack is set to Normal by default To change the patching mode at the rack use System Manager to select the desired patching mode and synchronize System Manager with the iPatch equipment See the SYSTIMAX iPatch System Manager User s Guide The iPatch Manager shows the patchi...

Page 38: ...Guide SYSTIMAX iPatch Panel Manager Guide 2 22 ...

Page 39: ... the System Manager Software and are sent to the iPatch equipment in the equipment room Although one of the most useful features of the iPatch System is the ability to perform guided patching jobs the system also lets you add and remove patch connections without guidance However for the system to work properly it is important to follow the instructions provided in Performing Unguided Patching Acti...

Page 40: ...the iPatch Manager displays patching jobs can be completed quickly and accurately For fiber connections the iPatch Manager display uses the following icons represents both positions of a duplex fiber port represents position B of a duplex fiber port represents position A of a duplex fiber port If you are performing a job to add a fiber connection the iPatch Manager display shows icons to indicate ...

Page 41: ...job in the queue For example Note You can press Details to view more information about the job such as the location of the jack receiving the service or the type of service that is being provided Press Ê to scroll through the information Then press Back to return to the Jobs screen 3 Press Ê until you see the job that you want to perform The iPatch Manager sounds a key beep and the associated LEDs...

Page 42: ...s lighted and a port LED that is on 2 Connect one end of the patch cord to the indicated iPatch Panel port The iPatch Manager sounds a sensor beep and the display shows 3 Locate the other indicated iPatch Panel port 4 Connect the other end of the patch cord to the indicated iPatch Panel port The iPatch Manager where the last connection was made sounds a completion tone The associated LEDs turn off...

Page 43: ... Look for an iPatch Manager display that is lighted and a port LED that is on 4 Connect the other end of the patch cord to the indicated iPatch Panel port The iPatch Manager sounds a sensor beep the associated LED turns on and the display shows 5 Press and hold for 2 seconds the button corresponding to the port used in Step 4 The iPatch Manager sounds a completion tone If there is another job in t...

Page 44: ...connect the patch cord from the indicated iPatch Panel port The iPatch Manager sounds a sensor beep and the display shows 3 Locate the other indicated iPatch Panel port Look for the iPatch Manager display that is lighted and a port LED that is blinking 4 Disconnect the patch cord from the other indicated iPatch Panel port The iPatch Manager where the last connection was removed sounds a completion...

Page 45: ...linking 4 Disconnect the patch cord from the indicated iPatch Panel port The iPatch Manager sounds a sensor beep and the display shows 5 Press and hold for 2 seconds the button corresponding to the port used in Step 4 The iPatch Manager sounds a completion tone If there is another job in the job queue the next job appears or icon flashing or Remove Equipment Rack 1 Rack 1 Rack 3 Panel 2 Server 1 P...

Page 46: ...presents position A of a duplex fiber port If you are performing unscheduled work to add a fiber connection the iPatch Manager display shows icons to indicate the ports where you have made connections For example Rack 9 Panel 7 Module 2 Port 3 indicates that you have made a connection at Port 3 Similarly Rack 9 Panel 7 Port 3 B indicates that you have made a connection at position B of Port 3 Duri...

Page 47: ...display lights up and shows Note If you are making a simplex fiber connection between two iPatch duplex fiber ports connect both ends of the patch cord The display shows Press Simplex The associated LEDs turn off the iPatch Manager sounds a completion tone and the display lights up and shows or or Adding Connection Rack 1 Rack 1 Panel 10 Port 7 Connect the other end of the patch cord Details Cance...

Page 48: ...mpletion tone and the display shows Removing Patch Connections Not in the Job Queue Instructions are provided below for removing a patch connection not in the job queue between two ports on iPatch Panels removing a patch connection not in the job queue between a port on an iPatch Panel and a port on a non iPatch panel or network equipment or or Adding Connection Rack 1 Rack 1 Panel 10 Port 7 Conne...

Page 49: ...anager sounds a sensor beep the associated LED blinks and the display lights up and shows 3 Press and hold for 2 seconds the button corresponding to the port used in Step 2 The associated LED turns off the iPatch Manager sounds a completion tone and the display shows or icon flashing or Removing Connection Rack 1 Rack 1 Rack 1 Panel 10 Panel 2 Port 7 Port 9 Remove the other end of the patch cord D...

Page 50: ...till exists b Adding a connection A port that you want to use is occupied You removed one end of the patch cord to free the port and inserted the patch cord for the new connection b Press No The iPatch Manager recognizes that you are adding a connection and asks you to connect the other end of the patch cord The iPatch Manager also recognizes that one end of the original patch connection is unknow...

Page 51: ...atabase This record lets you trace the connection by pressing the button above one of the ports used for the connection The panel indicates each end of the connection by lighting a LED above each of the ports The iPatch Manager display lights up on the iPatch Manager unit s associated with the trace and shows the ports used in the connection To end the trace press the button above one of the ports...

Page 52: ...anel 6 J357 Port 8 Card 1 Port 6 iPatch Panel to non iPatch equipment that has been identified at System Manager Rack 9 Equipment Panel 6 Port 8 iPatch Panel to equipment that has not been identified at System Manager Rack 9 Unknown Panel 6 Port 8 Port is in use but the other end of the connection is not known Last Known Rack 9 Rack 9 Panel 7 Panel 6 Port 3 Port 2 The connection for this port is u...

Page 53: ...orded if a technician did not follow the instructions on the display or if two technicians were adding patch connections at the same time The Trace and Change feature lets you trace the connection recorded for a port and identify the correct connection if the information shown for the trace is incorrect 1 At the iPatch Manager display press any button to turn on the lighting From the Ready screen ...

Page 54: ...cord pops out of the panel port someone does not follow the instructions on the display or presses Cancel while performing a patching activity someone does not finish a patching activity before the iPatch Manager times out If you attempt to perform a trace for a port where one of these conditions exists the iPatch Manager display shows To correct the condition press Change and confirm the patch co...

Page 55: ...o alarms and problems that could occur at the iPatch Manager For this alarm See page Network Manager Not Communicating 4 6 Network Manager Not Found 4 6 No Panels Found 4 6 Panel X Row X Not Communicating 4 7 Panels Need To Be Ordered 4 7 iPatch Managers Are Connected Incorrectly 4 7 iPatch Manager Needs To Be Replaced 4 8 iPatch Manager X Not Communicating 4 8 Too Many Panels 4 8 Too Many Racks 4...

Page 56: ...e iPatch Manager display 4 10 You attempt to add or remove a patch connection and the iPatch Manager display does not change 4 10 You attempt to add a patch connection across two racks and neither iPatch Manager acknowledges the completed connection 4 11 No characters appear on the iPatch Manager display 4 11 An iPatch Manager display is not lighted 4 12 does not appear on the Ready screen Or you ...

Page 57: ...irm appears on the display 2 From the Ready screen press Confirm The first patch connection requiring confirmation appears 3 Press Ê until you see the patch connection that you want to confirm The iPatch Manager display shows 4 Use the following table to select the appropriate action to perform or Confirm Rack 1 Ready Menu Alarms Confirm Patch Connection Rack 1 Rack 1 Panel 5 Port 7 Press to view ...

Page 58: ...ation is correct press Yes Confirm the other end of a simplex fiber connection between two iPatch Panel ports for position A of a known port and both positions for the port to be confirmed are in use Locate the unknown end of the patch cord Press Ê so the display shows Confirm Patch Connection Last Known Rack 3 Rack 4 Panel 10 Panel 6 Port 7 A Port 8 B Then press and hold the unknown port s button...

Page 59: ...tching activities cannot be properly monitored at the rack the alarm text also appears on the Ready screen The following alarms appear on the Ready screen Panels Need To Be Ordered No Panels Found iPatch Manager Needs To Be Replaced To view the alarms list press Alarms on the Ready screen You can use the up and down arrows to the right of the display to view each alarm Respond appropriately to any...

Page 60: ...o the Panel Manager is loose a Check the patch cord If it is loose secure both ends of the patch cord b Patch cord connecting the Network Manager module to the Panel Manager has failed b Disconnect the patch cord and connect a working patch cord If the problem is fixed replace the failed patch cord c Power adapter is not securely connected from the Panel Manager with Network Manager module to the ...

Page 61: ...onnector on the iPatch Manager Connect a known working unit to the panel bus jumper If Initializing and then Panels Need To Be Ordered appear on the display permanently replace the failed unit See page 5 8 Panel X Row X Not Communicating a Panel bus jumper connecting the panel or module to the panel bus is loose a Check the panel bus jumper If it is loose secure both ends of the panel bus jumper b...

Page 62: ...ne or more patch cords connecting the iPatch Manager units are loose c Check each end of each patch cord connected to the RACK MGR INPUT and OUTPUT jacks If a connection is loose secure the connection d An iPatch Manager in the installation has been moved from one rack to another d Delete the alarm Too Many Panels There are more panels or modules connected to an iPatch Manager than allowed Disconn...

Page 63: ...ch Manager responds see the troubleshooting information for the Panel X Row X Not Communicating alarm See page 4 7 d Port s button has failed d Press the port s button If the iPatch Manager display does not change the port s button has failed You can use System Manager to mark the port broken See the SYSTIMAX iPatch System Manager User s Guide You trace a patch connection and a port in the connect...

Page 64: ...display the iPatch Manager is in the process of communicating with System Manager The information should appear after a few seconds b System Manager is unable to communicate with the iPatch Manager b If Information not available at this time appears on the display System Manager is unable to communicate with the iPatch Manager Contact your voice and data network administrator c Button on the iPatc...

Page 65: ... information for the iPatch Manager X Not Communicating alarm See page 4 8 e Panel or module is not communicating with the iPatch Manager e See the troubleshooting information for the Panel X Row X Not Communicating alarm See page 4 7 No characters appear on the iPatch Manager display a Power adapter is not properly connected from the iPatch Manager to the electrical service outlet a Check to see ...

Page 66: ...r the Panel Manager with Network Manager module the Speed and Duplex settings should be consistent with the settings of the network equipment port to which the Network Manager module is connected For more information see page 2 16 or the SYSTIMAX iPatch System Rack Manager Plus Guide b The IP address recorded for the iPatch Manager configured to communicate with System Manager in the System Manage...

Page 67: ...istrator to check the events at System Manager to determine which panel or module is not working properly d One of the iPatch Manager units on the Rack Manager LAN has a power problem d If you hear the error tone repeatedly and the message appears on all iPatch Manager units on the LAN one of the iPatch Manager units has a loose power connection or a power problem Disconnect the power adapter from...

Page 68: ...turns on and off The LED test pattern repeats until you press a button on the panel or module you press a button on another panel or module you press Exit or until the test mode times out The display shows Note You can repeat this step to test each panel and module in the rack 5 To test a port sensor and button on the panel or module press the button corresponding to the port that you want to test...

Page 69: ...tes the position of the rack in the System Manager Software database The number in parentheses indicates the position of the rack on the Rack Manager LAN in the equipment room If there are racks without iPatch equipment in the database the rack position number in parentheses might be a lower number than the rack number The information for the rack includes the rack s ID in the System Manager Softw...

Page 70: ...Guide SYSTIMAX iPatch Panel Manager Guide 4 16 ...

Page 71: ... These tasks include changing the language displayed by the iPatch Manager units in the equipment room adding an iPatch Panel iPatch Fiber Shelf or iPatch Fiber Module removing an iPatch Panel iPatch Fiber Shelf or iPatch Fiber Module replacing an iPatch Panel iPatch Fiber Faceplate or iPatch Fiber Module replacing an iPatch Manager ...

Page 72: ...mware version for the desired language See the SYSTIMAX iPatch System Manager Getting Started Guide 1 At the iPatch Manager display press any button to turn on the lighting From the Ready screen press Menu 2 Press Ê until the iPatch Manager display shows 3 With Select Language highlighted press Select The display shows 4 Press Ç or Ê until the desired language is highlighted 5 With the desired lan...

Page 73: ...e to program the order of panels and modules on the rack Follow the instructions on the display Removing an iPatch Panel Fiber Shelf or Fiber Module from a Rack To remove an iPatch Panel iPatch Fiber Shelf or iPatch Fiber Module from a rack perform the steps below 1 Remove the patch cords from the ports on the panel shelf or module 2 Disconnect the cables from the back of the unit 3 Disconnect the...

Page 74: ...onnections associated with the unit if they are still valid 9 Press Reset Panels The iPatch Manager display shows 10 Press Continue The iPatch Manager display shows Then 11 Press Continue to program the order of panels and modules on the rack Follow the instructions on the display Panels Need To Be Ordered Press to view the next alarm Reset Panels Exit Reset Panels Press Continue to reset the pane...

Page 75: ...r shelf refer to the instructions provided with the faceplate or module and remove the faceplate or module from the shelf 5 At the iPatch Manager press Menu With Run Diagnostics highlighted press Select Note This action lets the system immediately detect that the panel shelf or module has been removed 6 Install the new panel faceplate or module Refer to the instructions provided with the unit 7 Co...

Page 76: ... shows the Panel X Not Communicating alarm for the panel faceplate or module that you replaced Note Do not confirm any patch connections For example the iPatch Manager display shows 13 Press Replace Panel The iPatch Manager display shows 14 Press Reset Panels The iPatch Manager display shows Rack 1 Ready Menu Alarms Panel 12 Not Communicating Press to view the next alarm Replace Panel Delete Exit ...

Page 77: ...ontinue to program the order of panels and modules on the rack Follow the instructions on the display Notice that the system now recognizes the restored patch connections Initializing Please Wait Rack 1 Program Order of iPatch Equipment in Rack Press Continue to order panels and modules Continue Cancel ...

Page 78: ...ack Manager LAN on page 2 10 c Connect the power adapter plug to a PWR jack on the back of the unit Plug the power adapter into an electrical service outlet See Step 2 of Task E For Each Rack with iPatch Panels Install the Panels on page 2 11 Note Interchangeable AC plugs are provided to modify the power adapter for use with the local configuration for electrical service outlets d If you are repla...

Page 79: ...tions per rack Maximum 40 Number of iPatch Manager units per Rack Manager LAN Maximum 99 Recommended mounting height Approximately 65 inches 165 cm above the floor measured from the top edge of the Panel Manager the 34th 1U slot up from the bottom of a rack Display type LCD graphics display Display size 3 25 inches 8 25 cm measured diagonally 240 x 64 pixels Display backlighting White LED Operatio...

Page 80: ...y CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 UL 60950 1 IEC EN 60950 1 First Edition AS NZ 60950 1 2003 Emissions FCC Part 15 Subpart B Sections 15 107b 15 109b for Class A Information Technology Equipment USA EN 55022 1944 C I S P R 22 1993 for Class A Information Technology Equipment EU Immunity EN 55024 1998 Information Technology Equipment EU ...

Page 81: ...B 1 B iPatch System Product Warranty Refer to the next page for the COMMSCOPE SYSTIMAX iPatch System Active Hardware Components 3 Year Product Warranty ...

Page 82: ...THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY FOR REGISTERED SYSTIMAX ACTIVE COMPONENTS AND IT SETS FORTH ALL OF COMMSCOPE S RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING REGISTERED SYSTIMAX ACTIVE COMPONENTS EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN COMMSCOPE AND ITS AFFILIATES SUPPLIERS AND AUTHORIZED SYSTIMAX BUSINESSPARTNERS MAKE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITN...

Page 83: ...nections 4 3 D data transmission mode 2 19 details obtaining for a job 3 3 obtaining for a trace 3 14 problems obtaining 4 12 display changing the language for 5 2 features 1 2 problems with 4 11 4 12 E electronic work orders see guided jobs emissions standards A 2 Equipment Mode 2 21 Ethernet network 2 15 Ethernet speed 2 18 F full duplex 2 19 G gateway 2 18 guided jobs errors when performing 3 1...

Page 84: ...on jobs using 3 4 performing Remove Connection jobs using 3 6 programming the order of 2 13 4 13 5 3 5 4 5 7 removing from a rack 5 3 removing patch connections unguided using 3 10 replacing 5 5 testing 4 14 tracing a patch connection for 3 13 tracing and changing a patch connection for 3 15 iPatch System alternate configuration 2 2 components 1 1 features 1 1 installation overview 2 3 maintaining...

Page 85: ...3 15 patching mode 2 21 ping response 2 19 power adapter installing 2 11 modifying 2 12 overview 1 6 1 7 power jumper installing 2 6 problems troubleshooting 4 9 programming the order of panels at installation 2 13 programming the order of panels and modules problems during 4 13 when adding a panel 5 3 when removing a panel 5 4 when replacing a panel 5 7 PWR OUT jack 2 6 PWR1 and PWR2 jacks 2 6 2 ...

Page 86: ...nnection 3 15 troubleshooting common problems 4 9 U unguided patching adding patch connections 3 9 errors during 3 13 overview 3 8 problems performing 4 10 4 11 removing patch connections 3 10 responding to messages during 3 12 V viewing alarms 4 5 the job queue 3 3 viewing rack information 4 15 W work orders electronic see guided jobs ...

Page 87: ...ope representative or BusinessPartner for more information All trademarks identified by or are registered trademarks or trademarks respectively of CommScope This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to SYSTIMAX products or services ...

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