OptiSwitch 2400/L3
Getting
Started
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Install an accessible disconnect device with a 3 mm minimum
contact gap in the fixed wiring.
Grounding
The OptiSwitch-2400/L3 must be properly grounded. You should
also be aware of electrical connections when connecting to
power strips, as opposed to direct connections to the branch
circuit.
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XE "Grounding"
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Network Connections
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XE "Network connections"
}
The 10/100BaseTX ports on the
OptiSwitch-2400/L3 are designed to connect directly to a
workstation using a standard straight-through patch cable. In
order to cascade switches or connect a hub to the switch, a
crossover cable must be used.
The cable connections to the 10/100BaseTX ports can be UTP or
STP Category 5 and above, and cable length is limited to 100
meters on each port. STP cable carries a higher quality of signal
and is less sensitive to environmental noise. The RJ-45 ports are
defined as MDI-X ports.
The OptiSwitch 2400/L3 also offers a high density Gigabit Ethernet
port platform in either copper or fiber. Using the Gigabit Ethernet
ports, allows for aggregation of multiple Gigait Ethernet links and
thus a higher bandwidth pipe can be achieved by connecting
multiple workgroup switches to a core enterprise switch. Gigabit
Ethernet ports are offered in either shortwave (SX) or longwave
(LX) and can reach distances of up to 60 km.
Activating the OptiSwitch-2400 L3
The power up / power down of the OptiSwitch-2400/L3 is an
internally sequenced process. To start, use the power switch
located on the front panel of the controller.
Accordingly, the ON-
OFF switches of the hot swappable power supplies located in the
PS host, must always be in the “ON” position and not used for
system power down.
