Allied Telesis Switch Controller User Manual

SWITCHBLADE SWITCH CONTROLLER

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

SwitchBlade Switch Controller Quick Install Guide
Document Number C613-04031-01 REV B.

Copyright © 2003, 2002 Allied Telesyn International, Corp. 19800 North Creek Parkway,
Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA.

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Quick Install Guide 3

Documentation Roadmap

SwitchBlade

Safety and Statutory Information Booklet

Hardware Reference

Software Reference

Chassis & Fan Tray Quick Install Guide

Power Supply Unit Quick Install Guide

Switch Controller Quick Install Guide

Line Card Quick Install Guide

Bandwidth Expander Quick Install Guide

CAM Quick Install Guide

General Customer Support

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

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Models Covered By This Guide

This Quick Install Guide includes information on installing the following card:

■ AT-SB4211 Switch Controller

Information on installing line cards can be found in the SwitchBlade Line Card
Quick Install Guide.

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

Package Contents

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

■ One SwitchBlade Switch Controller.

■ One CPU memory pack, with two 128 MByte Dual In-line Memory

Modules (DIMMs).

■ One SwitchBlade Documentation and Tools CD-ROM (which includes the

complete SwitchBlade Documentation Set and utilities).

■ One SwitchBlade Switch Controller Quick Install Guide.

■ One Safety and Statutory Information booklet.

■ One warranty card.

4 SwitchBlade Switch Controller

Related items that can be purchased separately:

■ CPU memory pack, 256 MByte DRAM (2 x 128 MByte DIMMs).

■ SwitchCAM (Content Addressable Memory) for enhanced L2/L3

forwarding-database table size, 128 k-entry modules.

■ Blank faceplates for switch controller and line card bays (AT-SB4193).

Installing A Switch Controller

Switch controllers can be hot swapped. There is no need to power down the switch when
installing or removing switch controllers. The switch will continue to operate as long as
at least one functional switch controller remains in place, although a brief pause in
switching and routing may occur.

Follow these steps to install a switch controller:

1. Read the safety information

For safety information, see the Safety and Statutory Information booklet. A
copy of this booklet is supplied with each switch controller. A PDF version
can be found on the CD-ROM that ships with every switch controller and
every chassis.

2. Gather the tools and equipment you will need

To loosen or secure the switch controller’s mounting screws you will need
a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

3. Choose a bay for the switch controller

The first switch controller to be installed in a chassis should be installed in
switch controller bay A.

Do not attempt to install a switch controller in a line card bay (bays 1 to 8 on
the SwitchBlade 8, and bays 1 to 4 on the SwitchBlade 4). Attempting to install
a switch controller in a line card bay is likely to damage the switch controller
and chassis.

4. Prepare the switch controller

In an antistatic environment, remove the switch controller from its packing
material. Be sure to observe ESD precautions.

Do not attempt to install a switch controller without observing correct
antistatic procedures. Failure to do so may damage the switch controller and
chassis. If you are unsure what the correct procedures are, contact your
authorised Allied Telesyn distributor or reseller.

An ESD socket is provided on the front panel of the SwitchBlade chassis. The socket is
designed to be used in conjunction with an ESD wrist strap (see Figure 1 on page -5).

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