Alcatel 4324 - Manuals

Contents v Contents Preface vii Overview of this Manual . . . . . . . vii Related Documents . . . . . . . . . viii Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . viii Contacting Alcatel . . . . . . . . . . . ix To the Network Manager xi The Alcatel Wireless LAN Solution xi Deployment Summary . . . . . . . ....

OmniAccess 4324 Installation Guide: Installation Guide vi Part 031640-00 May 2005 FE Network Ports . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Serial & Power Over Ethernet . 18 Physical Description & LEDs . . 18 Pin Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 GE Uplink P...

Preface vii Preface This preface includes the following information: z An overview of the sections in this manual z A list of related documentation for further reading z A key to the various text conventions used throughout this manual z Alcatel support and service information Overview of this Manua...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide viii Part 031640-00 May 2005 Related Documents The following items are part of the complete documentation for the Alcatel system: z Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch Installation Guide (this manual) z Alcatel AOS-W User’s Guide z Alcatel AP Installation Guide Text Conve...

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

To the Network Manager xi To the Network Manager As with any full-featured network equipment, deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN (Wireless LAN) solution requires a degree of planning. The process may involve multiple components as well as various individuals in your organization. As the network mana...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide xii Part 031640-00 May 2005 Deployment Summary This section outlines the various tasks involved in deploying the Alcatel Wireless LAN solution, and indicates the document where you can find appropriate instructions. N OTE — Documents named below are included on th...

To the Network Manager xiii z Determine how many access points are needed and where they should be located. z Simulate network failures and recovery characteristics, and adjust place-ment if necessary. Refer to the Alcatel AOS-W User Guide for instructions. Physical installation of the Alcatel Wirel...

System Overview 1 C HAPTER 1 System Overview The OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch is an enterprise-class switch which connects, controls, and intelligently integrates wireless Access Points (APs) and Air Monitors (AMs) into the wired LAN. This chapter introduces you to the Alcatel Wireless LAN Sw...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 2 Part 031640-00 May 2005 z The switch firmware can be easily upgraded as future software releases are made available. You can install upgrades using TFTP. Physical Description F IGURE 1-1 OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch Sys- tem System Indicator LEDs 24 FE po...

System Overview 3 Chapter 1 2 GE uplink ports The GE ports can provide high-bandwidth uplinks between the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch and the wired LAN. The GE port sockets accept a variety of Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs) for versatility in selecting optical and electrical interfaces. See “G...

Installing the Chassis 5 C HAPTER 2 Installing the Chassis This chapter covers the following installation topics: z Precautions to be observed during installation z Requirements for Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch components and rack mounting gear z Selecting a proper environment for the Alcatel Wireles...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 6 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Precautions C AUTION — Hazardous energy is always present while the OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch is plugged into an electrical outlet. Remove all rings, jewelry, and other potentially conductive material before working with this pr...

Installing the Chassis 7 Chapter 2 Requirements Rack Mounting Kit Using the included rack mounting kit, you can mount the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch in a standard 19-inch network equipment rack. The rack mounting kit contains the following parts: F IGURE 2-1 Rack Mounting Kit N OTE — The four 12-24...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 8 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Selecting a Location The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch, like other network and computing devices, requires an “electronics friendly” environment. z Reliable power Verify that your electrical outlet is compatible with the Alcatel Wireless LA...

Installing the Chassis 9 Chapter 2 Mounting the Chassis Verify that your rack environment meets requirements (see “Selecting a Location” on page 8 ). Attach the rack mounting brackets to the switch chassis as shown in Figure 2-2 . F IGURE 2-2 Attaching the Rack Mounting Brackets Orient both brackets...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 10 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Attach the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch to the rack. N OTE — For proper operation, the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch requires an ambi- ent air temperature between 0 to 40 ºC (32 to 104 ºF). Verify that your rack environment is in compliance...

Installing the Chassis 11 Chapter 2 N OTE — Some cabinets require different screws which are not included. Verify that you use the correct screws or fasteners for your rack system. Adhere to clearance requirements. F IGURE 2-4 “Keep Clear” Zones For proper air circulation, leave at least 10 cm (4 in...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 12 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Connecting Power Verify you understand the procedure and all precautions. Before beginning, read the entire procedure. Verify you understand all the precautions in these steps as well as those on page 6 . Verify that your site’s electric...

Verifying the Installation 13 C HAPTER 3 Verifying the Installation Once the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch is physically installed, run the following power-on test: Check for the proper power indicators. Immediately upon power up, you should observe the following: z The system Power LED lights solid g...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 14 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Once the system has passed the initial power-up test: z Connect appropriate network cables (see Appendix B on page 13 for port and cable information). You are now ready to perform the initial setup as described in the Alcatel Quick Start...

Power Management 15 A PPENDIX A Power Management Use this worksheet to determine the power required by your Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. Use a separate copy for each system deployed in your network. System and Location POE Power Requirements Determine the power output required by switch ports that s...

Ports 17 A PPENDIX B Ports The OmniAccess 4324 Wireless LAN Switch has a number of ports, each with their own purpose: z 24 Fast Ethernet (FE) ports Used for connecting to Access Points (APs) and wired LAN segments. These 10/100 Mbps FE ports aggregate and route traffic under the direction of the sw...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 18 Part 031640-00 May 2005 FE Network Ports The Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch has 24 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (FE) network ports. The FE ports are used for connecting the switch to wireless Access Points (APs) and wired LAN segments. These ports can also provide po...

Ports 19 Appendix B FE Network Ports Ports are grouped in banks of 8 (as shown in Figure B-1 on page 18 ). There are 3 banks, for a total of 24 ports. These ports provide 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connectivity, and in some cases, power and serial connectivity as well. See material starting on page 2...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 20 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Access Point Status LEDs Each LED represents the status of APs connected to a specific port on the switch. During operation, the LEDs provide the following information: The LED states in Table B-3 are listed in order of precedence (highe...

Ports 21 Appendix B Cables The type of cable required for each port depends on the device being connected: z Direct connection to a SPOE compatible device. This requires an 8-conductor Category 5 UTP Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 male connector. A straight-through cable is required to preserve POE vo...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 22 Part 031640-00 May 2005 For cables that run through plenums or air-handling spaces as described in NEC (2002) Article 300.22(C), the cable should be suitable under NEC Article 800.50 and marked accordingly for use in plenums and air-handling spaces with regard ...

Ports 23 Appendix B Approved GBICs Approved GBICs are typically selected when the line card is purchased. Although the modules are user-replaceable, for continued safety and reliability only approved modules from approved vendors should be used. The following Class 1 GBICs have been tested with this...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 24 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Cables The following table lists the cable characteristics for approved GBICs: T ABLE 3-2 GE Cable Characteristics GBIC Type Characteristics 1000BASE-T (copper) Cable: Connector: Range: Category 5 UTP RJ-45 Up to 100 m (325 feet) 1000BAS...

Ports 25 Appendix B Serial Console Port The serial console port is located on the front panel of the Alcatel Wireless LAN Switch. This port is for connecting a local management console and can be used to access the text-based Command-Line Interface (CLI) to configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Al...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 26 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Communications Settings T ABLE B-6 Console Terminal Settings Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control 9600 8 None 1 None

Specifications 27 A PPENDIX C Specifications Physical Environment Operation T ABLE C-1 Physical Specifications Item Specification Size Height 4.45 cm (1.75 inches)Width 44.2 cm (17.4 inches)Depth 40.9 cm(16.1 inches) Weight 5.7 KG (12 lbs.) T ABLE C-2 Environmental Specifications Item Specification ...

OmniAccess 4324: Installation Guide 28 Part 031640-00 May 2005 Certifications T ABLE C-4 Certifications Item Specification ElectromagneticCompatibility FCC Part 15 Class A CEICES-003 Class AVCCI Class A (Japan) The CE approval mark on back of the product indicates that it meets European Directive 89...