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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.
• 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.
• 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.
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:
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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E-mail and telephone access
Go to http://www.brocade.com/services-support/index.page for email and telephone contact
information.
Warranty coverage
Contact Brocade Communications Systems using any of the methods listed above for information
about the standard and extended warranties.
• If possible, use a circuit dedicated to data processing equipment. Commercial electrical
contractors are familiar with wiring for data processing equipment and can help with the load
balancing of these circuits.
• Install surge protection. Be sure to use a surge protection device between the electricity source
and the Mobility RFS9510 Controller.
• Install an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). A UPS provides continuous power during a
power outage. Some UPS devices have integral surge protection. UPS equipment requires
periodic maintenance to ensure reliability. A UPS of the proper capacity for the data processing
equipment must be purchased.
Hardware installation
The following sections describe the hardware installation for the Mobility RFS9510 Controller:
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A Mobility RFS9510 Controller requires a two man lift. Use all appropriate cautions.
1. Gently press the power button to apply power to the controller.
2. Attach the front bezel between the rack mount brackets on the sides of the controller.
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3. Lock the front bezel.
Keep the front bezel keys in a secure location only accessed by authorized personnel.
Mobility RFS9510 Controller PCIe expansion and NIC cards
The Mobility RFS9510 Controller supports two 10GBe Peripheral Component Interconnect
Express (PCIe) cards and a hardware cryptography engine for superior encryption/decryption
performance.
The 10GBe NICs use 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.
LED functionality for the PCIe cards is listed in the following table:
LED functionality for the Hardware Cryptography Engine is listed in the following table:
LEDColorStateDescription
DC IndicatorGreen/RedGreen On/Red Off
Green Off/Red On
Normal function
Power fault
Power supply status LED
Each power supply module has a single bi-color LED to indicate power supply status. The LED is
visible on the rear panel of each installed power supply.
The LED functionality for the power supply is listed in the following table:
ColorStateDescription
-OffNo AC power to all power supplies
AmberSolidNo power to this power supply only (for 1+1 configuration) or a
power supply critical event has caused a shutdown (power
supply failure, blown fuse (1+1 only), over voltage condition,
under voltage condition, fan failed)
Amber1Hz BlinkPower supply warning events where the power supply
continues to operate (high temperature, high power, high
current, slow fan speed)
IDToggles the ID LED on and off. The server board ID LED is visible on the
back of the controller to allow for server identification when mounted in a
rack.
ResetReboots the system.
NMIAccess to the NMI button requires a special tool. When the NMI button is
pressed, the controller halts normal operations and is placed in diagnostic
mode. Data stored in memory can then be downloaded to help diagnose
any problems.
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Error beep codes
The Power-on Self Test (POST) generates an error beep to inform users of error conditions. A series
of three beeps indicates the system halted because of a due to an error related to controller
memory limitations.
The error beep codes generated by the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) are listed in the
table below:
Code SequenceDescription
1-5-2-1No CPUs installed or the first CPU socket is empty
Using the Mobility RFS9510 controller management interface
Once the Mobility RFS9510 Controller is installed and powered on, complete the following to
access the management functions on the controller:
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the back of the Mobility RFS9510
Controller, and connect the other end to a computer with a working Web browser.
2. Set the computer to use an IP address between 192.168.0.10 and 192.168.0.254 on the
connected port. Set a subnet /network mask of 255.255.255.0.
3. Once the computer has an IP address, point the Web browser to: https://192.168.0.1/ and the
following login screen will display:
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4. Enter the default username admin in the Username field.
5. Enter the default password admin123 in the Password field.
This device is approved under the Brocade Communications, Inc. brand.
All regulatory references to model RFS9510 are equivalent to MODEL: E2900 R2 as found on the
hardware product label.
This guide applies to the RFS9510 device.
All Brocade devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are
sold and will be labeled as required.
Any changes or modifications to Brocade equipment, not expressly approved by Brocade, could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Operation of the device without regulatory approval is illegal.
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This product is designed and approved for indoor deployments only and is not intended to be
connected to exposed (outdoor) networks.
Laser Devices - DVD/CD Rewritable Drive
Complies with 21CFR1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50,
dated June 24, 2007 and IEC 60825-1 (Ed. 2.0), EN 60825-1: 2007.
The laser classification is marked on the device.
Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose.
The following statement is required to comply with US and international regulations:
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Statement of Compliance
Brocade hereby declares that this device is in compliance with all the applicable Directives,
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from
http://www.motorolasolutions.com/doc
.
Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Class A ITE
この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会 (VCCI)の基準に基
づくクラス A 情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害を
引き起こすことがあります。この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求
されることがあります。
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment,
radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.