Asante Technologies Intrachassis 9000 User Manual

IntraChassis 9000

Ethernet Switch

User’s Manual

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Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................... 1-1

IntraCore Architecture Overview .................... 1-1

The Core Switching Engine ...................... 1-1

Infrastructure Connectivity ........................ 1-2

Network Management, Security, Performance, and

Control ...................................................... 1-2

The IntraCore Product Family ........................ 1-4

The IntraChassis 9000 ................................... 1-4

Modules ......................................................... 1-5

Network Management Module .................. 1-5

24-port 10/100 Switch Module .................. 1-6

2-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module ..... 1-6

Power Supply ........................................... 1-7

Features ......................................................... 1-8

Defaults and Specifications .......................... 1-10

LEDs ............................................................ 1-11

2 Installation and Set-up ..................................... 2-1

Installation Guidelines .................................... 2-1

Safety Information .................................... 2-1

Power Requirements ................................ 2-4

Environmental Requirements ................... 2-4

Cooling and Airflow ................................... 2-4

Installation Overview ...................................... 2-5

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement ............... 2-5

Equipment Rack Installation of the Chassis 2-6

Free-Standing/Desktop Installation of the Chassis

2-8

Cable Guide Installation ........................... 2-8

Installing Modules .......................................... 2-9

Installing GBIC Interfaces ....................... 2-11

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Installing Second Power Supply ................... 2-11

Connecting Power ........................................ 2-11

Connecting to the Network ........................... 2-12

10/100BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures 2-12
1000BaseX Ports Cabling Procedures ...2-13

Configuring for Management ........................ 2-13

BootP Configuration ................................ 2-14

Connecting To a Console .......................2-15

Management Options ................................... 2-16

Out-of-Band Management ......................2-16

In-Band Management .............................2-17

Management Interface .................................2-18

Accessing a Submenu ............................ 2-19

Exiting a Submenu .................................. 2-19

General Information Screen ......................... 2-19

Accessing General Information ............... 2-19

Configuration Menu ...................................... 2-20

Logging into the Configuration Menu ...... 2-20

Configuration Menu Options ................... 2-21

3 Basic Configuration ........................................... 3-1

Basic Configuration Overview ........................ 3-1

System Administration Configuration ............. 3-2

Current Settings ........................................ 3-2

Changing System Administration Info ....... 3-3

System IP Configuration ................................. 3-3

Current Settings ........................................ 3-4

Changing System IP Information .............. 3-4

Bootstrap Configuration .................................. 3-5

Loading Software Locally .......................... 3-7

Loading Software Remotely ...................... 3-7

Current Settings ........................................ 3-9

SNMP Configuration ..................................... 3-11

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Current Settings ...................................... 3-12

Changing Community Strings ................. 3-12

Enabling Authentication Traps ................ 3-13

Adding or Updating a Trap Receiver ...... 3-13

Deleting a Trap Receiver ........................ 3-13

Port Configuration ........................................ 3-14

Viewing Legends for Configuration Settings 3-16

Current Port Settings .............................. 3-17

Enabling or Disabling a Port ................... 3-17

Configuring Auto-negotiation .................. 3-18

Configuring a Port Manually ................... 3-19

Configuration of 1000BaseX ports ......... 3-20

Enabling or Disabling a Port ................... 3-20

Advanced Port Configuration ....................... 3-22

Advanced 10/100BaseTX Port Configuration 3-22

Current Settings ...................................... 3-22

Setting the Maximum Broadcast or Multicast Rate

3-23

Enabling or Disabling 802.3x Flow Control 3-24

Setting Port Default Priority .................... 3-24

Advanced 1000BaseX Port Configuration 3-26

Global Port Configuration ............................. 3-26

Unicast Forwarding Database Configuration 3-28

Current Settings ...................................... 3-30

Displaying the Forwarding Database ...... 3-30

Searching for a MAC Address ................ 3-36

Setting the MAC Address Age-Out Time 3-37

Image File Downloading Configuration ........ 3-37

Image Downloading Through TFTP ....... 3-38

Serial Downloading Configuration .......... 3-41

System Reset Configuration ........................ 3-44

Current Options ...................................... 3-44

Resetting the IntraChassis 9000 ............ 3-45

Scheduling a Reset ................................ 3-45

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Viewing the System Log ............................... 3-46

Clearing the System Log ......................... 3-47

Viewing Current Operating Information ........ 3-48

User Interface Configuration ........................3-50

Current Settings ...................................... 3-50

Setting Console Idle Time-out Period ..... 3-51

Setting Telnet Idle Time-out Period ........3-51

Changing the Password .......................... 3-52

..................................................................... 3-52

4 Statistics ...........................................................4-1

Viewing Statistics ...........................................4-1

5 Advanced Management .................................... 5-1

Spanning Tree Protocol .................................. 5-1

Overview ................................................... 5-1

How It Works ............................................. 5-2

Enabling and Disabling STP ..................... 5-2

Configuring Spanning Tree Parameters ...5-2

Current STP Settings ................................ 5-5

Spanning Tree Port Configuration ............5-5

Setting Port Priority and Path Cost ........... 5-6

SNMP and RMON Management .................... 5-7

RMON Management ................................. 5-7

Security .......................................................... 5-8

Enabling and Disabling Duplicated-IP Detection 5­10
Enabling and Disabling Duplicated-IP Trap 5-10
Enabling and Disabling Station Movement Trap 5­10
Viewing a List of Duplicated-IP Addresses 5-11

Resetting Security to Defaults ................. 5-11

VLAN Management ...................................... 5-11

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VLAN Specifications for the IntraChassis 9000 5-

12

Other VLAN Features in IntraChassis 9000 5-14

Abbreviations .......................................... 5-14

Default VLAN .......................................... 5-15

Port VLAN ID .......................................... 5-15

Port Admit Frame Type .......................... 5-16

Port Ingress Filtering .............................. 5-16

VLAN Port Membership and Untagging . 5-16

6 Web Browser Management .............................. 6-1

Accessing with a Web Browser ...................... 6-1

Management Buttons ..................................... 6-2

Front Panel Button ......................................... 6-3

Genl Info (General Information) Button .......... 6-5

Statistics Button ............................................. 6-6

Port Config (Port Configuration) Button ......... 6-9

Span Tree (Spanning Tree) Button .............. 6-10

SNMP Button ............................................... 6-11

Addr (Address) Table Button ....................... 6-12

VLAN Button ................................................ 6-13

Duplicate IP Button ...................................... 6-17

Contacting Technical Support ..................A-1

MIB Object Definitions for Counters ......... B-1

App. A Technical Support .................................. A-1

App. B MIB Statistics .......................................... B-1

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1

Introduction

This chapter introduces the IntraChassis 9000 architecture, then gives a
description of the chassis and the various modules that can be installed in it.
There are also tables of the key features, default settings, and specifications of
the IntraChassis 9000, and explanations of the different LED indicators used by
the various modules.

IntraCore Architecture Overview

Asanté has developed the IntraCore™ Architecture to meet the needs of multi­service networks that support all applications and data types. The architecture is
standards-based and provides

❑

multi-vendor inter operability

❑

a migration path from current systems

❑

investment protection

With the IntraCore Architecture, Asanté has found innovative ways of
embracing industry standards and technology advances to create products
capable of meeting real world requirements for converged, multi-service
networks.

The overall design incorporates a family of tightly integrated ASICs, designed as
system building blocks. These building blocks enable the rapid development of
advanced networking systems that are timed to meet market requirements. The
architecture ensures consistent high performance as systems scale their capacity
and feature capability. This approach extends the useful life of the system and
protects customer investments.

The Core Switching Engine

The Core Switching Engine is the centerpiece for all IntraCore products. Based
on advanced silicon ASICs, the Core Switching Engine is a high performance,
non-blocking, multi-gigabit switching fabric with scalable bandwidth capacity.
The Core Switching Engine is data format independent and can support either
frame or cell based interfaces. This capability is becoming increasingly

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important as enterprise (primarily frame-based) and service provider (primarily
cell-based) networks move closer together.

Infrastructure Connectivity

The second key element of the architecture is Infrastructure Connectivity.
IntraCore specifies standards based, high performance, cost effective
technologies for connectivity among devices in the network.

In the LAN –

At the network edge, Layer 2 switched 10/100/1000 Ethernet meets the
requirements for high-speed connectivity of desktop computers and scalable,
cost effective data transmission for trunks to the network core.

In the network core, Layer 2/3+-switched 10/100/1000 Ethernet meets the
requirements for high speed, scalable, cost effective data transmission and
support for all multi-service data types. High performance servers can be
centrally located for added physical security.

Throughout the LAN, advanced queuing techniques combined with multiple
priority levels and support for industry standard 802.1Q and 802.1p enable
Quality of Service within the network.

In the MAN/WAN –

Long haul Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, and Packet over SONET meet the
requirements for all of the following:

❑

scalable, cost effective data transmission

❑

support for all multi-service data types

❑

service provider inter operability

Network Management, Security, Performance, and Control

IntraCore includes a rich suite of features required for the effective
management, security, performance and control of the network. The following
table illustrates the features and standards supported as part of this section of
the overall architecture.

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IntraCore Architecture Overview

Feature

Web Browser Management

SNMP, RMON

Standard MIsS

802.1P Priority

802.1Q VLAN Tagging

802.1D – Spanning Tree

IGMP V1, V2 Snooping

RSVP Snooping

GARP Multicast Registration

Duplicate IP addr. detection

Station movement notification

IP to MAC address binding

Controlled management
access

GVRP (Group VLAN Regis­tration Protocol)

Advanced Port Configura­tion: Broadcast & Multicast
rate limit & port priority

Manage-

ment

Supported

Supported Supported Supported

Supported Supported Supported

Supported Supported Supported

Supported Supported

Supported Supported

Supported Supported

Supported Supported Supported

Supported Supported Supported

Security

Supported Supported Supported

Supported

Perfor­mance

Supported Supported

Supported Supported

Supported Supported

Supported Supported

Control

Policy management: IntServ
(RSVP), DiffServ, COPS

Directory services: DNS,
DHCP, LDAP

Table 1-1 Summary of IntraCore’s supported features

Supported Supported Supported Supported

Supported Supported Supported Supported

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The IntraCore Product Family

The Asanté IntraCore architecture is the basis for a family of switching system
products in fixed, stackable and chassis form factors that allow customers to
integrate telephony, video and data applications. Initially two systems will be
offered that provide high performance, high port count Layer 2 switching.
Additional configurations will be introduced to offer advanced Layer 3 and
above routing, traffic classification, advanced QoS, higher bandwidth and port
capacity. All systems will be consistent in their operation and management
allowing customers to seamlessly deploy any model in their network.

Edge Switches

Providing the first point of connectivity to the network are the Edge Switches.
These connect to an Enterprise switch in the network core and provide
aggregation of traffic from desktop computers over high capacity trunks. The
initial product introduced in the Edge Switch category is the IntraStack 8000.

The IntraStack 8000 is a stackable, high performance solution for enterprise
edge applications. Each stack supports up to 192 10/100Mbps switched
Ethernet connections for cost-effective high-density connectivity in wiring
closets. The system can operate as a stand-alone network or be used in
combination with IntraChassis 9000 in the backbone.

Enterprise Switches

In the network core, Enterprise Switches are deployed to aggregate traffic from
wiring closets and provide high-speed connectivity to network servers. Typically
these switches are modular in form factor, and can be easily upgraded or
reconfigured. This flexibility provides for customized configurations to meet a
wide variety of requirements. The initial product introduced in this category is
the IntraChassis 9000.

The IntraChassis 9000

The IntraChassis 9000 is a chassis based modular Gigabit Ethernet enterprise
switch designed for either high density wiring closets or as the core of the
network backbone. The system can support up to 192 10/100Mbps switched
Ethernet or 16 switched Gigabit Ethernet connections. System modules offer
choice in media and connector types to best suit existing wiring infrastructure
systems.

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Modules

Figure 1-1 IntraChassis 9000 Front Panels

Modules

The following modules can be installed in the IntraChassis 9000 chassis.

Network Management Module

This module is included with the IntraChassis 9000 chassis, and provides
management for it and all other modules you install. It occupies one slot, and
has a single DB-9 port for the console. The module supports Telnet and Web

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Browser management via industry standard SNMP with support for MIB II,
RMON (four groups), Bridge MIB, and Asanté private MIBs.

Figure 1-2 Management Module

24-port 10/100 Switch Module

This module provides 24 ports supporting switched 100BaseTX or 10BaseT
per port. Each module occupies a single slot and has either 24 RJ-45
connectors, or 2 RJ-21 connectors.

Figure 1-3 24-port 10/100 Switch Module

2-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module

This module provides slots for two switched Gigabit Ethernet ports. Each
module occupies a single slot and has 2 GBIC interfaces, which accept Asanté
or third party GBIC interfaces. The following subsections describe the possible
GBIC interfaces.

Figure 1-4 2-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module

1000Base SX GBIC

This module provides a GBIC interface with SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 62.5 and 50 micron multimode fiber media. The 62.5
micron multimode fiber can be up to 260 meters long, and the 50 micron
multimode fiber can be up to 525 meters long.

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Modules

1000BaseLX Long Haul GBIC

This module provides a GBIC interface for SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 10 micron single mode fiber for distances up to 100
kilometers.

1000BaseLX GBIC

This module provides a GBIC interface for SC-type fiber connectors. The
interface supports 10 micron single mode fiber for distances up to 3 kilometers.

Power Supply

One Power Supply is provided with the IntraChassis 9000. A second Power
Supply can be added to provide additional power and redundancy for the other
modules.

Figure 1-5 Power Supply

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Features

The following table lists the major features of the IntraChassis 9000 switch.

Feature

Media Flexibility Expansion module options include 24-port 10/100 Base-TX

High Density Supports up to 192 10/100 switched Ethernet ports or up to 16

ASIC-Based Architecture ASIC-based packet processing provides wire speed performance

High Performance
16Gbps Backplane

Multiple Priority Queues The “application aware” system ensures that mission critical appli-

Chassis Based Form Fac­tor

Configuration Flexibil­ity and Growth

switched Ethernet modules, 2-port Gigabit Ethernet modules
with GBIC slots, and 24-port 10/100 Base-TX switched Ethernet
RJ-21 modules for compatibility with existing wiring.

switched Gigabit Ethernet ports in a single chassis. This saves
space in crowded equipment rooms.

on all interfaces.

The system supports current requirements for multi-service voice,
video, and data applications with bandwidth to spare. The high­capacity backplane is designed so that it may be scaled up to
128Gbps, extending the useful life of the chassis.

cations get the bandwidth and priority they need, even under
heavy traffic conditions. Low latency requirements are managed
by the system when network congestion occurs.

The nine slot modular chassis allows configuration flexibility and
cost effective network expansion. A wide variety of switched 10/
100/1000 Ethernet interfaces are supported, with flexible media
options to meet all network requirements. The IntraChassis 9000
can be configured as a high-density switch for campus wiring clos­ets, or a high-capacity switch for Gigabit Ethernet backbones.

Expansion modules can be mixed and matched in any configura­tion and quantity to meet design requirements. You can add
capacity only when your business requires it.

Description

GBIC Modules for Giga­bit Ethernet Media Flexi­bility

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The two GBIC Gigabit Ethernet modules can be configured with
any combination of 1000SX, 1000LX or 1000LX (Long Haul)
GBIC interfaces. Either Asanté or third party GBIC interfaces can
be used, and the interfaces can be “hot swapped.” This means that
GBIC interfaces can be re-deployed if equipment is retired.

Feature (Cont.) Definition (Continued)

Features

Reliability and Redun­dancy

Installation Options The system can be rack-mounted to save space.

Security Node summary tracks MAC and IP addresses per device, for mul-

Web Based Management Built-in Web-based interface is provided for chassis management,

VLANs Supports up to 64 port-based VLANs (IEEE 802.1Q compliant)

Multicast Control The IntraChassis 9000 supports standards based IGMP snooping

RMON The administrator can use a RMON probe for in-depth traffic

For maximum uptime and minimum network disruption, the
interface and management modules are hot-swappable. Configu­ration options include support for up to two load-sharing, hot­swappable power supplies.

tiple devices on each port. The New Node Detection feature pro­vides per-port security, allowing the network manager to specify
which MAC is authorized on each port. Only the device with that
MAC address is allowed to connect to that specific port.

module management, port-level control, and monitoring. The
IntraChassis 9000 can also be managed via Telnet, Console, or
third party SNMP console.

for security, logical network design, and the control of broadcast
traffic. The 802.1Q standard specifies VLAN tagging for trunking
VLANs from switch to switch, or switch to router. Compatible
with all 802.1Q equipment for easy integration into existing net­works.

and GMRP for control of multicast traffic generated by band­width-hungry applications like video, ensuring maximum applica­tion and network performance.

analysis, with support for four groups of RMON.

Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) detects and eliminates data loops to

Y2K compliance All IntraChassis 9000 modules are Y2K compliant.

prevent broadcast storms from overwhelming your network.

Table 1-2 IntraChassis 9000 Features

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Defaults and Specifications

The IntraChassis 9000 is shipped with the following factory default settings
and specifications:

Configuration

Backplane Speed 32Gbps.

Switching Method Store-and-forward

Forwarding Rates:
(64 byte packets)

Buffer Size 4MB

MAC Address Table 8K

Full-Duplex Standards based Auto-negotiation enabled

VLAN 64 port based VLANs, GVRP support, 802.1Q VLAN Tagging

Spanning Tree Protocol 802.1D, enabled

Flood Rate Limiting Broadcast traffic

Priority 802.1Q, 8 levels mapped to 4 Queues

RMON Groups 1-3, 9

SNMP MIB-II, Bridge MIB, RMON MIB, Asanté private MIBs

Console Baud Rate 9600

Password Asanté

Power Requirements 90 - 224 V, 50 - 60 Hz

Switched 10Mbps = 14,880 pps
Switched 100Mbps = 148,810 pps
Switched 1000Mbps = 1,488,100 pps

Default Setting

Environmental Operat­ing Range

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Temperature: 0° - 45° C (Storage: -40° - 85° C)
Relative Humidity: 5% - 95% non-condensing

Table 1-3 Defaults and Specifications

LEDs

The following indicator lights are used on the various modules of the
IntraChassis 9000.

LEDs

LED

Management Module

Power Green - Power is on when lit

Slot Control Center Green - upper row - For future functionality

Green - lower row - Module is installed in this slot.

Gigabit Switch (GBIC)

Power Green - Power is on when lit

Link Green - connection and link has been made.

24-port 10/100 Switch

Link/Speed Green - Link at 100Mbps Amber - Link at 10Mbps

Duplex/Activity Green -Full Duplex Amber - Half Duplex Blinking - Active

Power Module

Power Green - Power is available to IntraChassis 9000

P-Fail Amber - Power is not available to module

Fail Amber - Power module is not delivering power

Color and Meaning

Table 1-4 LEDs and their meanings

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Installation and Set-up

This chapter explains how to install, connect, and configure the IntraChassis
9000 chassis and modules to work with your network. It also explains how to
set up your IntraChassis 9000 for management, either from a console, via
telnet, via SNMP, or by using a Web browser.

Installation Guidelines

The following guidelines will help you prepare to install your IntraChassis 9000
in such a way that it has the proper power supply and environment.

Safety Information

The following sections provide guidelines and procedures to help you install
and use the IntraChassis 9000 safely.

Safety First

Use the following guidelines to ensure your safety and protect the equipment.
This list is not inclusive of all potentially hazardous situations that you may be
exposed to as you install the switch, so

❑

Never try to lift an IntraChassis 9000 chassis by yourself; two people
are required to lift these switches.

❑

Always unplug all power cords before installing or removing a chassis
or removing the chassis front panel.

❑

Keep the chassis area clear and free of dust during and after installa­tion.

❑

Keep tools and chassis components off the floor and away from foot
traffic.

❑

Avoid wearing jewelry (including rings and chains) or other items
that could get caught in the chassis. Avoid wearing any loose clothing
or securely fasten items such as ties, scarves, or sleeves.

❑

Install the system in compliance with the following local and national
electrical codes:

be alert

.

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❑

United States—National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA 70); United States National Electrical Code

❑

Canada—Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1

❑

Other countries—International Electrotechnical Com-

mission (IEC) 364, Part 1 through Part 7

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Important:

Take the following precautions when installing

the IntraChassis 9000:

Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to
install or replace this equipment.

This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service
personnel only as defined by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.3
Service Personnel.

Before working on equipment that is connected to power
lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and
watches). Metal objects will heat up when connected to
power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the
metal object to the terminals.

Unplug the power cord before you work on a system that
does not have an on/off switch.

Before installing the IntraChassis 9000, unplug the power
cord.

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables
during periods of lightning activity.

Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is
connected. Line voltages are present within the power sup­ply when the power cord is connected.

Read the installation instructions before you connect the
system to its power source.

This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, disconnect the two power supply
cords before servicing the unit.

Do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. If the
chassis falls, it can cause severe bodily injury and equipment
damage.

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Lifting the Chassis Safely

The IntraChassis 9000 is not intended to be moved frequently. Before you
install the switch, ensure that your site is properly prepared so that you can
avoid moving the chassis later to accommodate power sources and network
connections.

Two people are required to lift the IntraChassis 9000. Whenever you lift the
chassis or any heavy object, follow these guidelines:

❑

Never attempt to lift a chassis by yourself. The size and weight of a
chassis requires two people to safely lift and move it without causing
injury or damaging the equipment.

❑

Ensure that your footing is solid, and balance the weight of the chas­sis between your feet.

❑

Lift the IntraChassis 9000 slowly; never move suddenly or twist your
body as you lift.

❑

Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you
must bend down to lift the chassis, bend at the knees, not at the
waist, to reduce the strain on your lower back muscles.

❑

Leave all switch and power modules in place once they are properly
installed.

❑ Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the

chassis.

Safety With Electricity

The secondary power supply is designed to be removed and replaced while the
system is operating without presenting an electrical hazard or damage to the
system. Before removing a redundant power supply, ensure that the other power
supply is turned on.

Follow these basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:

❑ Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the chassis inte-

rior, locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which
you are working.

❑ Disconnect all power and external cables before installing or remov-

ing a chassis.

❑ Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.

❑ Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit;

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always check.

❑ Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people

or makes the equipment unsafe.

❑ Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist

floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety
grounds.

❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specif-

ically designed for wet locations.

❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the tele-

phone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the tele-

phone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

Power Requirements

The source electrical outlet should be installed near the IntraChassis 9000 and
easily accessible. It must also be properly grounded.

Make sure the power source adheres to the following guidelines:

❑ Voltage range: 100 to 240 VAC

❑ Frequency range: 60/50 Hz

❑ Maximum current: 10 A per power supply at 110 volts

Environmental Requirements

The IntraChassis 9000 must be installed in a clean, dry, dust-free area with
adequate air circulation to maintain the following environmental limits:

❑ Temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)104°

❑ Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing

Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, or areas with high levels of electromagnetic
interference.

Cooling and Airflow

Do not restrict air flow by covering or obstructing air vents on the sides of the
chassis.

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Installation Overview

Installation Overview

The table below describes the steps needed to install the IntraChassis 9000. The
steps that are optional are labeled “optional” and the steps that are required are
labeled “required.” The sections that follow explain each step in detail.

Step Action to Be Taken

1(Required)

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Open the box and check the contents.
See the Package Contents sheet for a complete list of the items
included with your IntraChassis 9000.

Install the IntraChassis 9000 chassis in an equipment rack or wall
rack, or prepare it for desktop placement. See page 2-5.

Important! When fully loaded, the IntraChassis 9000 can weigh
over 100 lbs (45 Kg). Use proper lifting equipment and tech­niques to prevent back and other injuries.

Install the modules you have purchased for your IntraChassis 9000
and ensure each is properly seated and locked in place. See page 2-9.

Install a second power supply module and make sure it is properly
seated in the chassis. See page 2-11.

Connect the power supply or power supplies.
See page 2-11.

Connect the modules to your network cables. See page 2-12.

Configure the IntraChassis 9000 for management capabilities.
See page 2-13.

Table 2-1 Installation Overview

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement

The IntraChassis 9000 chassis can be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment
rack. It can also be placed on a stable horizontal surface with support
capabilities of 150 pounds (68.2 kilograms).

▲ Important: The equipment rack or desk on which you

install your IntraChassis 9000 must be secure and stable.
Equipment racks must be fastened to the floor; desks must
be resting on a flat, stable surface.

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Installation and Set-up

Equipment Rack Installation of the Chassis

To install the unit in an equipment rack, use the following procedure. Refer to
Figure 2-1 below.

Safety Precautions for Rack Installation

▲ Important! Disconnect all cables from the IntraChassis

9000 before continuing. Also, do not install the modules
you have purchased until the chassis has been installed in
the rack. This will reduce the weight of the chassis during
rack installation.

▲ Important! Before installing the chassis in a rack, read the

“Safety Information” section earlier in this chapter to famil­iarize yourself with the proper site and environmental con­ditions. Failure to read and follow these guidelines could
lead to an unsuccessful installation and possible damage to
the system and components.

▲ Important! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or

servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precau­tions to ensure that the system remains stable. The follow­ing guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

❑ This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack

if it is the only unit in the rack.

❑ When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load

the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest

component at the bottom of the rack.

Rack Guidelines

Guideline Specification

Size Width; 17.75 inches (45.09 cm).

Stability Rack must be bolted to the floor. Mount heavier units at the bottom

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Depth: 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) to 32 inches (81.3 cm).

of the rack, and mount the IntraChassis 9000 at the bottom of the
rack if it is the only unit mounted; this will ensure that the rack does
not become top-heavy. If the rack has stabilizing devices, make sure
they are installed before mounting the IntraChassis 9000.

Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement

Guideline Specification

Ventilation Ensure that the rack is installed in a room where the temperature

remains below 40
obstructions, such as other equipment or cables, blocking airflow to
or from the IntraChassis 9000 vents.

° C (104° F). Ensure also that there are no

Clearance In addition to providing clearance for ventilation, ensure that there is

Figure 2-1 Mounting rack bracket on the IntraChassis 9000 chassis

adequate clearance for servicing the modules of the IntraChassis 9000
from the front.

1 Place the IntraChassis 9000 chassis on a flat, stable surface.
2 Locate a rack-mounting bracket (supplied) and place it over

the mounting holes on one side of the unit.

3 Insert five screws (supplied) into the holes and tighten with

a Phillips screwdriver. Do not use less than six screws for
this mounting.

4 Repeat the two previous steps for the unit’s other side.

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Installation and Set-up

5 Place the unit in the equipment rack.

▲ Important! When fully loaded, the IntraChassis 9000

can weigh over 100 lbs. Use proper lifting equipment

and techniques, as described in “Lifting the Chassis

Safely” earlier in this chapter, to prevent back and other

injuries.

6 Secure the unit by screwing its mounting brackets to the

equipment rack. Use a minimum of six {right?} screws for
this purpose.

▲ Important! Make sure the unit is supported until all

the mounting screws for each bracket are secured to the

equipment rack. Failure to do so could cause the unit to

fall, resulting in personal injury or damage to the unit,

or both.

7 Proceed to the “Cable Guide Installation” section.

Free-Standing/Desktop Installation of the Chassis

The IntraChassis 9000 chassis has four rubber feet on the bottom of the chassis
that allow for free-standing installation of the unit.

For free-standing/desktop placement:

1 Attach the four rubber pads (supplied) to the bottom of

each corner of the IntraChassis 9000 chassis.

2 Place the unit on a flat surface with a minimum area of

17.1” x 13.5” (434.3 mm x 342.9 mm) and support capac­ity of 150 lbs (68.2 kg).

3 Make sure there is enough ventilation space between the

IntraChassis 9000 and surrounding objects.

4 Proceed to “Cable Guide Installation” below.

Cable Guide Installation

Before installing any of the modules in your IntraChassis 9000, place the cable
guide hook units on each side of the front panel and attach them with the
screws provided. Make sure you install the guides in such a way that the hooks
open upward.

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Installing Modules

Installing Modules

Up to eight IntraChassis modules can be installed in the IntraChassis 9000
chassis, in addition to the Management Engine module, which is pre-installed
in the factory.

Before installing any modules, make sure the cable guides have been installed, as
explained in the previous section of this chapter.

To install any combination of 2-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GBIC) modules
and 24-port 10/100 Switch modules, use the following procedure.

▲ Important: Make sure the IntraChassis 9000 chassis is

properly installed in an equipment rack or resting on a flat,
stable surface capable of supporting 150 pounds (68.2kg).
Also make sure the power cord for the power module is dis­connected for initial installation.

1 Pull the small ejector lever on each end of the module’s face

plate out, away from the face plate.

2 Align the bottom of the module with the rails on the inside

of the chassis slot where you want to install the module, as
shown in Figure 2-2.

3 Slide the module into the slot until it stops, then push the

module in gently until it seats with the connector.

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4 Press both ejector levers in, toward the module’s face plate,

simultaneously. This will lock the module in place and
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5 Tighten the thumbscrews at the ends of the module’s face

plate, next to the ejector levers. Use a straight-bladed screw­driver, so the thumbscrews cannot be loosened by hand.

Installation of the module is complete. Repeat this procedure for each module
you have purchased, then proceed to “Connecting Power”.

▲ Important: Modules are not to be removed from the Intra-

Chassis 9000 except by a qualified System Administrator.

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