Alcatel-Lucent OMNISWITCH 9000 Started Guide

OmniSwitch

Getting Started Guide

®

9000 Series

060210-10, Rev. D
June 2007

Warning. Only personnel knowledgeable in basic electrical and mechanical procedures should install or maintain this
equipment.

Lithium Batteries Caution. There is a danger of explosion if the Lithium battery in your chassis is incorrectly replaced.
Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer’s instructions are as follows:

Return the module with the Lithium battery to Alcatel-Lucent. The Lithium
battery will be replaced at Alcatel-Lucent’s factory.

The features and specifications described in this guide are subject to change without notice.

Copyright © 2007 by Alcatel-Lucent. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without
the express written permission of Alcatel-Lucent.

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This OmniSwitch product contains components which may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents:

• U.S. Patent No. 6,339,830

• U.S. Patent No. 6,070,243

• U.S. Patent No. 6,061,368

• U.S. Patent No. 5,394,402

• U.S. Patent No. 6,047,024

• U.S. Patent No. 6,314,106

• U.S. Patent No. 6,542,507

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®

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Table of Contents

OmniSwitch 9000 Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Items Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Weight Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OS9800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OS9700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OS9600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Items Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unpacking and Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lifting the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mounting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Airflow Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rack-Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Optional Rack-Mounting Hardware . . . . . 11

Standalone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Grounding Wrist Strap and Chassis

Grounding Lug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing the Network Interface (NI) and

Chassis Management Modules (CMMs) . . . . . .14

NI Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Installing SFP and XFP Transceivers . . . . . . . .16

Blank Cover Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connections and Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Serial Connection to the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . 17

Serial Connection Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ethernet Management Port (EMP)

Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Booting the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Component LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Your First Login Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Logging In to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting IP Address Information for the EMP . . . . . 21

Unlocking Session Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the System Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Setting Optional System Information . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifying an Administrative Contact . . . . . . . 25

Specifying a System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifying the Switch’s Location . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Viewing Your Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Saving Your Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Modifying the Serial Connection Settings . . . . . . . 26

Files and Directories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Boot and Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

boot.params File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

boot.cfg File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Working and Certified Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Working Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Certified Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using WebView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Browser Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Logging In to WebView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Navigating WebView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

iv May 2007

OmniSwitch 9000 Series

OmniSwitch 9800

1

NI

9

2
10

3

OS9-GNI-C24

11

4

OS9-GNI-C24

12

CMM

O
K1

OK

OS9-GNI-C24

2

A

A B

O
K
1
OK

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x

OS9-GNI-C24

2

A B

B

OK1

OS9800-CMM

OK

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x 23x

5

4x

2

A B

OK1

13

NI

OS9800-CMM

OK2

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x 23x

6

4x

A B

14

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x 23x

7

4x

15

10x8x6x

13x 15x 17x 19x

14x12x

22x20x18x16x14x12x10x8x6x4x

20x18x16x

21x 23x

OmniSwitch 9700

CMM

A

1

B

OS9600/OS9700-CMM

NI

2

OS9-GNI-C24

OS9600/OS9700-CMM

3

OS9-GNI-C24

4

O
K1OK

1

OS9-GNI-C24

O
K
2

OK1

PWR

OK
1

OS9-GNI-C24

OK2

O

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x 23x

K
2

PS1

OK1

PS2

O
K
1

PS3

OK2

OK

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x

2

CON

TROL

OK1

5

FABRIC

OK2

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x

CON
TROL

NI

6

TEMP

OS9-XNI-U2

FAB

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x

RIC

FAN

7

OS9-XNI-U2

TEMP

PSU

FAN

8

AC

OS9-XNI-U2

OK

USB

OK1

DC OK

PSU

OVER

O
K2

TEMP

OS9-XNI-U2

USB

O
K1

1
0
50
0/115/250
/

OK2

60H

z,
8
V
.0/
7
.
0

/

3.5

LIN

A

COS

OK1
K
/A

OLE/MDM

CT

OK2

LINK/
AC

OK1

CONSOLE/MDM

T

22x20x18x16x14x12x10x8x6x4x

22x20x18x16x14x12x10x8x6x4x

OK

2
LI
N

1

K/AC

T

ETHERNET

LI
N
K/ACT

1

ETHERNET

22x20x18x16x14x12x10x8x6x4x

1

LINK

23x

22x20x18x16x14x12x10x8x6x4x

1

ACT

LINK/A
C
T

23x

LINK

LINK/ACT

ACT

AC
OK

2

23x

DC OK

LINK/ACT

OVER
TEMP

2

LINK/A

C

T

100/115/250V
5
0/60
Hz, 8.0/7.0/3

2

.
5 A

2

AC
OK
DC OK
OVER
TEMP

100/11
50/
6
0Hz, 8.0/7.0/3.

5
/250V

5
A

OmniSwitch 9600

OS9-XNI-U2

1

NI

OS9-GNI-C24

2

LINK/ACT

OS9600/OS9700-CMM

CMM

OS9-XNI-U2

3

CONTROL

NI

OS9-GNI-C24

4

LINK/ACT

22x

OS9-GNI-C24

OS9-GNI-C24

O
K
1
OK2

A B

OK1

OK2

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x 23x

A B

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x

4x

10x8x6x

14x12x

13x 15x 17x 19x

20x18x16x14x12x10x8x6x4x

22x

22x20x18x16x

21x 23x

LINK/ACT

FABRIC

TEMP

FAN

PSU

USB

COSOLE/MODEM

LINK/ACT

ETHERNET

LINK/ACT

8
16

10x8x6x

OK1

PWR

OK2

A B

10x8x6x

14x12x

14x12x

22x20x18x16x

22x20x18x16x

OS9-GNI-C24

OS9-GNI-C24

O
K
1
OK2

A B

OK1

O

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x

K2

4x

A B

4x

10x8x6x

10x8x6x

14x12x

13x 15x 17x 19x

14x12x

22x20x18x16x

21x 23x

22x20x18x16x

PS1

OK1

PS2

OK2

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x

PS3

A B

PS4

OK1

OK

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x 23x

2

4x

A B

OK
1
OK

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x 23x

2

4x

A B

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x 13x 15x 17x 19x 21x 23x

4x

10x8x6x

10x8x6x

OK1
OK2

10x8x6x
13x 15x 17x 19x
14x12x

OK1

A
C
OK
DC

OK2

O

K

O

CONTROL

V
ER
TEM

14x12x

P

FABRIC

1
00
5
0/

/
11

60

5/
Hz

CONTROL

2

5

, 8.

0V

14x12x

0

/

7.0
/

3.
5
A

TEMP

FABRIC

22x20x18x16x14x12x10x8x6x4x

20x18x16x

FAN

21x 23x

TEMP

22x

PSU

FAN

22x20x18x16x

PSU

22x20x18x16x

U
S
B

U
S
B

CONSOLE/MODEM

CONSOLE/MOD

1x 3x 5x 7x 9x 11x

OS9-XNI-U2OS9-GNI-C24

AC
OK

EM

DC O

K

ETHERNET

OVER
TE
M
P

OS9-XNI-U2OS9-GNI-C24

OK1

1
0
5
0/
0

11

/60Hz, 8.0/

ETHERNET

5/25

0V

OK

OS9-XNI-U2OS9-GNI-C24

2

7.

0/3.5

A

O
K1

LINK/ACT

OK2

OS9-XNI-U2OS9-GNI-C24

ACT

O
K1

LINK

OK
2

LINK/ACT

A

OK1

CT

1

LINK

OK2

TX

ACT

1

13x 15x 17x 19x

LINK

RX

TX

ACT

1

LINK
R
X

TX

1

RX

ACT

TX
L
INK

RX

AC

ACT

2

21x 23x

O
K
DC OK

LINK

OVER

TX

T
EM
P

AC

2

T
LINK

100/1

RX

50/60Hz,

TX

1
5/250V

8.0/7.0/3.5

ACT

2

A

L
IN

K
R
X

TX

2

R
X

TX

R
X

A
C
O
K
DC OK
O
VER
TEMP

100/115/250V
50/
6
0H

z, 8.
0

/7
.
0
/3
.5

A

The OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches address the needs of
converged networks: high availability, wire-speed
performance, high density GigE and 10GigE, and
dramatically improved network response time.

The OS9000 Series switches provide an easy and economical
way to upgrade or deploy a new Ethernet network. The large
number of ports makes the OmniSwitch 9000s suitable for
two- or three-tier network designs. This is possible because of
the high performance capability and density of GigE and
10GigE. The OS9000s also future-proofs the network with
native and full support of IPv4/IPv6 for addressing migration
from IPv4 to IPv6 or new IPv6 deployments.

Refer to the User Manual CD for additional hardware and
software OmniSwitch documentation.

May 2007 OmniSwitch 9000 Series 1

Related Documentation

The following are the titles and descriptions of all the
OmniSwitch 9000 Series user documentation included in the
User Manual CD:

• OmniSwitch 9000 Getting Started Guide

Describes the hardware and software procedures for
getting an OmniSwitch 9000 up and running. Also
provides information on fundamental aspects of
OmniSwitch hardware components and software
architecture.

• OmniSwitch 9000 Hardware Users Guide

protections, authenticated switch access, managing
switch files, system configuration, using SNMP, and
using Web management software (WebView).

• OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Network Configuration

Guide

Includes network configuration procedures and
descriptive information on all the major software
features and protocols included in the base software
package. Chapters cover Layer 2 information (Ether­net and VLAN configuration), Layer 3 information
(routing protocols, such as RIP and IPX), security
options (authenticated VLANs), Quality of Service
(QoS), link aggregation, and server load balancing.

Complete technical specifications and procedures for
all OmniSwitch 9000 chassis, power supplies, fans,

• OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Advanced Routing

Configuration Guide

Chassis Management Modules (CMMs), and Network
Interface (NI) modules.

Includes network configuration procedures and
descriptive information on all the software features and

• OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide

protocols included in the advanced routing software
package. Chapters cover multicast routing (DVMRP

Complete reference to all CLI commands supported on

and PIM-SM) and OSPF.
the OmniSwitch 9000. Includes syntax definitions,
default values, examples, usage guidelines, and

• OmniSwitch Transceivers Guide

CLI-to-MIB variable mappings.

Includes information on Small Form Factor Pluggable

• OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Switch Management

Guide

(SFPs) and 10 Gbps Small Form Factor Pluggables

(XFPs) transceivers.

Includes procedures for readying an individual switch
for integration into a network. Topics include the
software directory architecture, image rollback

2 OmniSwitch 9000 Series May 2007

Installing the Hardware

Items Required

• Grounding wrist strap (included)

• Phillips screwdriver

• Flat-blade screwdriver

• Serial cable

Site Preparation

Environmental Requirements

OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches have the following environ­mental and airflow requirements:

• The installation site must maintain a temperature

between 0° and 45° Celsius (32° and 113° Fahrenheit) and
not exceed 95 percent maximum humidity (non-condens­ing) at any time.

• Be sure to allow adequate room for proper air ventila-

tion at the front, back, and sides of the switch. Refer to

“Mounting the Switch” on page 7 for minimum clearance

requirements. No clearance is necessary at the top or
bottom of the chassis.

Electrical Requirements

OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches have the following general
electrical requirements:

• Each switch requires one grounded electrical outlet for

each power supply installed in the chassis. OmniSwitch
9000 Series switches offer both AC and DC power supply
support. Refer to the OmniSwitch 9000 Series Hardware
Users Guide for more information.

• For switches using AC power connections, each

supplied AC power cord is 2 meters (approximately 6.5
feet) long. Do not use extension cords.

Redundant AC Power. It is recommended that each AC
outlet resides on a separate circuit. With redundant AC, if
a single circuit fails, the switch’s remaining power
supplies (on separate circuits) are likely to remain unaf­fected and can, therefore, continue operating.

• For switches using DC power, refer to the OmniSwitch

9000 Series Hardware Users Guide for more information,

including installation guidelines.

May 2007 Installing the Hardware 3

Weight Considerations

Items Included

OS9800

When fully populated (i.e., with all CMM and NI modules and
power supplies installed), the OmniSwitch 9800 weighs
approximately 188 lbs (85 Kgs).

OS9700

When fully populated (i.e., with all CMM and NI modules and
power supplies installed), the OmniSwitch 9700 weighs
approximately 128 lbs (58 Kgs).

OS9600

When fully populated (i.e., with CMM and all NI modules and
power supplies installed), the OmniSwitch 9600 weighs
approximately 66 lbs (30 Kgs).

Your OmniSwitch 9800/9700/9600 order includes the follow­ing items:

• OmniSwitch chassis with factory-installed power

supplies per order

• CMM module(s) per order

• NI modules per order

• XFPs per order, if applicable

• SFPs per order, if applicable

• Blank cover panels, if applicable

• Grounding wrist strap

• RJ45-to-DB9 console adapter

• Power cord(s) per order, if applicable

• Hard copy of the OmniSwitch 9000 Series Getting

Started Guide

• Documentation CD containing a complete set of user

guides for the switch and switch software. Refer to

“Related Documentation” on page 2 for a complete list

of included documentation.

4 Installing the Hardware May 2007

Unpacking and Installing the Switch

Unpacking the Chassis

To protect your switch components from electrostatic
discharge (ESD) and physical damage, read all unpacking
recommendations and instructions carefully before beginning.

Recommendations

• Unpack your OmniSwitch chassis as close as possible

to the location where it will be installed.

4 The overpack is the outer shell of the packaging. Lift

the overpack straight up until it slides free from the rest of
the packaging. This allows easy access to the chassis.

5 Carefully remove the protective plastic from the switch

chassis.

6 In order to reduce the weight of the chassis, it is

recommended that you remove all factory-installed power
supplies prior to lifting it from the packaging. Steps 7
through 12 below provide instructions for removing power
supplies.

• Network Interface (NI) modules are packaged in sepa-

rate boxes. In order to reduce significantly the expo­sure to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and physical
damage, do not unpack these boxes until the NI
modules are ready to be installed.

Note. Steps 7 through 12 apply to power supplies that are
newly shipped in the switch chassis. They have no power
cords attached and the on/off switches are in the off (O)
position. For instructions on removing power supplies that
are currently operating in an existing switch, refer to the
OmniSwitch 9000 Series Hardware Users Guide.

Instructions

1 Begin by carefully cutting the tape along the seam

marked “OPEN HERE FIRST”.

7 Loosen the two captive screws, located at the top and

bottom of the power supply’s front panel. If necessary, use
a flat-blade screwdriver to loosen the screws. Be sure that

2 Lift the box’s top flaps. Remove the smaller boxes that

are enclosed and set them aside. These smaller boxes

both captive screws are completely disengaged from the
threaded holes in the chassis before continuing.

contain the Ship Kit and the switch’s Chassis Manage­ment Modules (CMMs).

3 Next, completely remove the white plastic handle

inserts from the sides of the box. Removing these handles
allows the overpack to be removed.

May 2007 Installing the Hardware 5

EM

P

EMP

100/115/250V

50/60H

z, 8.0/7.0/3.5

A

A

C OK
DC OK
OV

ER

TEMP

100/115/250V

50/60

Hz, 8

.0/7.0/3.5

A

AC OK
DC OK
OVER

TEMP

100/115/2

50/60Hz, 8.0/7.0/3.5 A

100/115

5

0/6

0H

/

25

z, 8.0

0V
/7

.0

/3

.5

A

50V

Note. Alcatel-Lucent provides factory-installed blank
cover plates for empty module slots. Do not remove these
cover plates as they play an important role in chassis
ventilation.

9 When the power supply is pulled out far enough (about

10”), place your other hand under the power supply casing
to support its weight.

10 Continue pulling the power supply out until it is

8 With one hand, grasp the handle at the front of the

removed from the chassis.
power supply and slowly pull the power supply out of the
power supply bay. Do not pull the power supply

completely out of the bay with one hand.

11 Set the power supply aside on a clean, static-free

surface. You will need to re-install it later.

12 Remove all remaining power supplies by repeating

steps 7 through 11.

13 Continue to “Lifting the Chassis” below.

6 Installing the Hardware May 2007

Lifting the Chassis

Airflow Considerations

Once its weight has been reduced by removing the power
supplies, the chassis can be lifted from the packaging material
and moved to the location where it is to be installed (see
important note below).

Important. Two people are required to lift the chassis.
Due to its weight, lifting the chassis unassisted can cause
personal injury.

Once the chassis has been removed from the packaging,
continue to “Mounting the Switch” below.

Mounting the Switch

Note. Due to their weight and airflow requirements,
OmniSwitch 9000 Series switches cannot be wall­mounted.

Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, static­free environment. Always allow adequate clearance at the
front and sides of the switch, as well as behind the switch’s fan
unit (located at the top-rear of the chassis). The following top­view diagram shows recommended minimum clearances for
adequate airflow:

Rear. 6 inches minimum

}

at rear of chassis fan
unit.

Sides. 2 inches minimum
at left and right sides.

Front. 6 inches minimum

}

at front of chassis.

Chassis Top View

Never obstruct the air intake vents located at the bottom-front
and bottom-sides of the chassis or the fan unit’s air output
vents located at the rear of the chassis.

May 2007 Installing the Hardware 7

Note. Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of
the chassis.

Rack-Mounting

Refer to the important guidelines below before installing the
OmniSwitch chassis in a rack.

• Rack-mounting the chassis requires three people—two

people to hold the chassis and position it in the rack and a
third person to secure the chassis to the rack by using the
attachment screws.

• The chassis has two integral rack-mount flanges that

support standard 19” rack mount installations. Refer to

page 11 for information on optional rack-mounting hard-

ware.

• Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws.

Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor.

• To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy, it is recom-

mended that you install the switch at the bottom of the rack
whenever possible.

To rack-mount the switch, follow the steps below:

1 Mark the holes on the rack where the chassis is to be

installed.

2 Using two people, lift and position the chassis until the

rack-mount flanges are flush with the rack post.

3 Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes you

marked in step 1.

4 Once the holes are aligned, use a third person to insert

a screw through the bottom hole on each flange. Tighten

both screws until they are secure.

OmniSwit ch 9700

CMM

A

1

B

NI

2

3

4

PWR

PS1
PS2
PS3

5

NI

6

7

8

• If you are installing the switch in a relay rack, be sure to

install and secure the rack per the rack manufacturer’s
specifications.

• Refer to page 7 for important chassis airflow recom-

mendations before installing.

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Note. Be sure to install the screws in the bottom hole of
each flange, as shown, before proceeding.

5 Once the screws at the bottom of each flange are

secure, install the remaining screws. Be sure that all
screws are securely tightened.

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To rack-mount the RJ-45/RJ-45 Patch Panel for use with the
OS9-GNI-C48T, follow the steps explained below:

1 Remove all the connections before rack mounting the

RJ-45/RJ-45 patch panel.

2 Rack-mounting the RJ-45/RJ-45 patch panel requires

two people— one person to hold the RJ-45/RJ-45 patch
panel and position it in the rack and a second person to
secure the RJ-45/RJ-45 patch panel to the rack using the
attachment screws.

3 Mark the holes on the rack where the RJ-45/RJ-45

patch panel is to be installed.

4 Using one person, lift and position the RJ-45/RJ-45

patch panel until the rack-mount flanges are flush with the
rack post.

5 Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes you

marked in step 3.

6 Once the holes are aligned, use a second person to

insert a screw through the bottom hole on each flange.
Tighten both screws until they are secure.

10 Installing the Hardware May 2007