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Brocade Mobility RFS9510
Controller

Installation Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Document conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Site preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Pre-installation checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cautionary statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety instructions for rack mount installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Contacting Brocade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Customer Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

E-mail and telephone access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warranty coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2 Specifications

Electrical characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Physical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Power specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation

Power protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Mobility RFS9510 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Applying power to the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Mobility RFS9510 Controller PCIe expansion and NIC cards . . 11

Power supply status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Control panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Control panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Error beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 4 Controller Management Interface

Using the Mobility RFS9510 controller management interface. . . . 17

Chapter 5 Regulatory Information

Laser Devices - DVD/CD Rewritable Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada . . . . . . . . . .22

Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Statement of Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class A ITE22

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TURKISH WEEE Statement of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Introduction

The Brocade Mobility™ 9510 Enterprise NC Controller lets you centrally administer networks up to
10,240 WLAN access points geographically dispersed over numerous telecommuter and small or
medium sized enterprise locations. Brocade Access Points intelligently handle the traffic flows,
quality of service, mobility and security at remotely distributed locations, while the Mobility
RFS9510 Controller provides a single point for configuration, policy setting, and remote
troubleshooting. Hotspot configuration, security policy management, and statistics aggregation are
all done by one powerful NoC controller. This efficient WLAN architecture makes controlling the
network easier, and reduces the hardware expense required to support large networks.

Document conventions

The following graphical alerts are used in this document to indicate notable situations

Tips, hints, or special requirements that you should take note of.

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Warnings

Care is required. Disregarding a caution can result in data loss or equipment malfunction.

Indicates a condition or procedure that could result in personal injury or equipment damage.

• Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment

installation before connecting the appliance to its power source.

• Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.

• Verify the unit is grounded before connecting it to the power source.

• Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.

• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical circuit.

• Verify the electrical circuits have appropriate overload protection.

• Attach only approved power cords to the device.

• Verify the power connector and socket are accessible at all times during the operation of the

equipment.

• Do not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces.

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• Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunderstorms or other

weather conditions that could cause a power surge.

• Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and ambient temperatures meet

equipment operation specifications.

Site preparation

• Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment

placement, power drops, and so on.

• Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.

• Identify and document where all installed components are located.

• Provide a sufficient number of power drops for your equipment.

• Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.

• Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.

• Verify cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for optimal signal

transmission.

Getting started

This guide provides a pre-installation checklist and instructions for installing the Mobility RFS9510
Controller, accessing the Graphical User Interface (GUI), and performing initial configuration.

Pre-installation checklist

Location & equipment

Mobility RFS9510 Controller shipping container contents:

• Mobility RFS9510 Controller

• Locking front bezel with keys

• Mounting rail kit

• Brocade Mobility RFS9510 Controller Installation Guide (this document)

Keep the front bezel keys in a secure location which can only be accessed by authorized personnel.

Additional equipment recommended

• Standard, grounded 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz connection

• UPS (uninterruptable power supply)

• Standard 19-inch rack (2U height) with mounting rails.

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Network access requirements

• TCP 22—used for SSH (protocol 2 only) access for occasional administrative tasks.

Cautionary statements

There are no user-serviceable components inside the Mobility RFS9510 Controller Opening the
chassis will void the warranty.

BIOS settings on the Mobility RFS9510 Controller should not be changed. Changing any settings
in the BIOS will void all warranty on the controller.

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To prevent the controller from overheating, never install in an enclosed area not properly
ventilated or cooled. For proper airflow, keep the front and back sides of the controller clear of
obstructions and away from the exhaust of other equipment.

The recommended / ambient operating temperature is 10ºC - 35ºC (50ºF - 95ºF). Installation in a
closed or multi-rack assembly may raise the immediate ambient temperature above the average
room temperature. Exercise due caution.

Ensure the electrical circuit through which the controller is powered can safely accommodate a
750 Watt power supply.

Brocade highly recommends you connect the Mobility RFS9510 Controller to an Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS). There are instances in which the system software could become corrupt and
un-recoverable in the event of power loss, for example, during a system upgrade, database
backup or database restore operation.

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Contacting Brocade

CAUTION

CAUTION

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The Mobility RFS9510 Controller uses a Class 1M laser module. Viewing the laser output with
certain optical instruments designed for use at a distance (for example, telescopes and
binoculars) may pose an eye hazard.

Safety instructions for rack mount installations

A Mobility RFS9510 Controller requires a two man lift. Use all appropriate cautions.

• Rack Mount Brackets—Do not lift the Mobility RFS9510 Controller using the rack mount

brackets.

• Rack Mount Rails—Use only industry-standard mounting kits when installing the Mobility

RFS9510 Controller, as improper mounting may result in hardware failure and hazardous
conditions. Brocade recommends using the using the mounting rails included with the
controller.

• Elevated Operating Ambient—If installing the Mobility RFS9510 Controller in a closed or

multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than the room ambient. Consideration should be given to installing the appliance in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the
manufacturer.

• Reduced Air Flow—Installation of the Mobility RFS9510 Controller in a rack should be such that

the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

• Mechanical Loading—Mounting the Mobility RFS9510 Controller in a rack should be such that

a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

• Circuit Overloading—Consideration should be given when connecting the Mobility RFS9510

Controller to the supply circuit so that protection is provided to the Mobility RFS9510 Controller
and supply wiring if any circuit overloads occur. Appropriate consideration of the equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

• Reliable Earthing—Reliable earthing of the rack mounted Mobility RFS9510 Controller should

be maintained.

• Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the

branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).

Contacting Brocade

When contacting Brocade support, please provide the following information:

• Serial number of the unit

• Model number or product name

• Software version

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Warranty coverage

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Customer Support Web Site

Brocade Support Central Web site, located at www.brocade.com/support provides information and
online assistance including developer tools, software downloads, product manuals and online
repair requests.

Downloads

http://www.brocade.com/support/

Manuals

http://www.brocade.com/ethernetproducts

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Warranty coverage

Contact Brocade Communications Systems using any of the methods listed above for information
about the standard and extended warranties.

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