Allied Telesis Summit 48, Rapier G6f User Manual

Rapier Series Switch

Quick Install Guide

Rapier G6
Rapier G6F
Rapier 8/8
Rapier 16F
Rapier 16Fi
Rapier 24
Rapier 24i
Rapier 48
Rapier 48i

Rapier Series Switch Quick Install Guide
Document Number C613-04017-01 REV H.

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19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA.

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Quick Install Guide 3

Documentation Roadmap

Network Service Module

NSM Quick Install Guide

NSM Hardware Reference

Port Interface Card

PIC Quick Install Guide

PIC Hardware Reference

Printed Acrobat PDF

Models Covered By This Guide

This Quick Install Guide includes information on the following models:

■ Rapier G6

■ Rapier G6F-LX/SC

■ Rapier G6F-SX/SC

Rapier Switch

Safety and Statutory Information

Quick Install Guide

Hardware Reference

Software Reference

User Guide

Website

Uplink Module

Uplink Module Quick Install Guide

Uplink Module Hardware Reference

General Customer Support

Visit www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz for
the latest documentation, FAQ,
and support information

■ Rapier G6F-SX/MT

■ Rapier 8/8MT

■ Rapier 8/8SC

■ Rapier 16F-FX/MT

■ Rapier 16Fi-FX/MT

■ Rapier 16F-FX/SC

■ Rapier 16Fi-FX/SC

■ Rapier 24

■ Rapier 24i

■ Rapier 48

■ Rapier 48i

Quick Install Guide updates can be downloaded from
www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz/support/rapier/.

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4 Rapier Series Switch

Package Contents

The following items are included with each Rapier Switch. Contact your sales
representative if any items are damaged or missing.

■ One Rapier Switch.

■ One AC power cord (AC models only).

■ One serial cable for connecting the switch to a terminal or PC.

■ One 19 inch rack-mount kit.

■ One Rapier Switch Quick Install Guide.

■ One Safety and Statutory Information booklet.

■ One Rapier Switch Documentation and Tools CD-ROM (which includes

the complete Rapier Document Set and utilities).

■ One warranty card.

Selecting a Site

The switch can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack or on a level surface such
as a desktop or bench. When installing the switch, choose a site that:

■ Allows adequate airflow around the switch and its vents.

■ Is free of dust and moisture.

■ Will maintain an ambient temperature range of 0-40º C (32-104º F) and a

humidity range of 5-95% non-condensing.

■ Has a reliable and earthed (grounded) power supply circuit, preferably

dedicated and filtered.

■ Does not expose cabling to sources of electrical noise, such as radio

transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power lines, electric motors, and
fluorescent fixtures.

■ Allows easy access to the switch’s power and cable connections.

■ Will allow all related network devices to be connected to the switch

without exceeding maximum cable length limitations. See the Rapier Switch
Hardware Reference for cable length specifications.

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