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Physical layer Switch Product Documentation

ACI-2058 User Manual

Eighteen Blade Slots • Up to 288 ports

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Contents

Contents

Chapter 1: Preface

About This Manual........................................................................................................................... 1

Contents ................................................................................................................................... 1

Text Conventions ...................................................................................................................... 2

Related Products ............................................................................................................................. 2

Contacting A

Chapter 2: Introduction

Features.......................................................................................................................................... 4

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 6

Blades............................................................................................................................................. 6

Switch labeling ................................................................................................................................ 8

Software.......................................................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 3: Install and Set Up the Switch

Plan the Installation ......................................................................................................................... 10

Unpack the Carton........................................................................................................................... 11

Install the Switch ............................................................................................................................. 11

Rack Installation........................................................................................................................ 12

Table Top Installation................................................................................................................ 12

Install Blades and Transceivers .................................................................................................12

Power Up ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Set the IP Address........................................................................................................................... 13

Access the Switch............................................................................................................................ 13

Use Embedded Software ...........................................................................................................13

Install Optional Software ........................................................................................................... 13

Chapter 4: Connect to a Host

Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 14

Setting the IP Address ..................................................................................................................... 14

Connecting Multiple Switches .......................................................................................................... 17

Connecting Multiple Switches with Serial Ports ........................................................................ 17

Connecting Multiple Switches with LAN Ports ............................................................................ 19

Chapter 5: Maintaining the Switch

Blades............................................................................................................................................. 20

Removing Blades ..................................................................................................................... 20

Installing Blades ....................................................................................................................... 20

Transceiver Modules........................................................................................................................ 21

Removing SFP Transceiver Modules ......................................................................................... 21

Installing SFP Transceiver Modules .......................................................................................... 21

Handling and Installing Fiber Optic Cables................................................................................. 21

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Disconnecting the Cable ..................................................................................................... 22

Connecting the Cable.......................................................................................................... 22

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Power Supplies................................................................................................................................ 22

Removing a Power Supply.........................................................................................................22

Installing a Power Supply .......................................................................................................... 23

Switch Defaults ........................................................................................................................ 23

Appendix A: Serial Port Pinout
Index

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Figures

Figure 1. ACI-2065 Port Labeling ........................................................................................................... 8

Figure 2. Installing the Switch ................................................................................................................ 10

Figure 3. ACI-2065 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................. 12

Figure 4. Configure Network Interface screen ........................................................................................ 16

Figure 5. Removing a Blade ................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 6. Inserting a Blade ..................................................................................................................... 19

Tables

Table 1. Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 6

Table 2. LED Operation.......................................................................................................................... 12

Table 3. Factory Configuration ............................................................................................................... 20

Table 4. Serial Port Pinout ..................................................................................................................... 21

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Chapter 1

Preface

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management at the foundation of your enterprise network or interoperability test lab—the
physical layer.

With a compact design that saves valuable rack space, the ACI-2058 provides up to 288
ports of any-to-any connectivity at full wire speed. You can populate the 11U chassis with
up to eighteen blades to support a wide array of protocols, including 1, 2, and 4Gb/s Fibre
Channel, Ethernet from 10 Mb/s to 10 Gb/s,T1/E1/J1, DS3/E3/STS-1, SONET/SDH,
and FDDI.

1.1. About This Manual

This manual assists those who automate, control, and manage networks using the ACI-2058.

This manual assumes you know how to:

• Connect and disconnect standard types of cables

• Use and configure operating systems and networks.

1.1.1. Contents

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This manual contains the following:

Chapter/Appendix Description

1 Preface Explains how to use this manual.
2 Introduction Describes features of the ACI-2058.

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3 Install and Set Up the Switch Explains how to install A

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switch, and run the software.

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4 Connect to a Host Explains how to establish an Ethernet connection

and connect to a host computer.

5 Maintaining the Switch Explains how to remove and re-install blades,

tranceivers, and power supplies for repair or
upgrade.

A Serial Port Pinout Lists and describes each pin of the RS-232

serial port.

Index Lists product topics for quick reference.

software, access an

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1.1.2. Text Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

> Indicates the movement through menu options. For example, the sequence for

changing the switch name is:

Views>Switch Details

MonoText

MonoBold

ItalicText

ESD CAUTION

Indicates information that displays on the screen.

Indicates information you type.

Variable parameters.

Note

Indicates important information about the product.
Indicates situations that may cause damage to hardware via ESD

(ElectroStatic Discharge).
Indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may

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result in minor or moderate injury, or damage to data or hardware.
It may also alert you about unsafe practices.

WARNING

DANGER

Indicates potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, can
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates imminently hazardous situations which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

1.2. Related Products

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•WEBX, embedded in the ACI-2058, controls the ACI-2058 remotely from a web browser

over a network or the Internet. For security, you can enable SSL.

switch(es):

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switch, provides an
easy-to-use, menu-driven drag-and-drop graphical user interface (GUI) that you use to
operate and reconfigure ports from a host computer running Windows NT, 2000, or XP, or
the Linux or Solaris operating systems.

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X provides an interactive Telnet and SSH command line interface.

• Firmware Direct Commands, embedded in the ACI-2058, control the ACI-2058 using any
scripting language (such as Tcl or Perl) that supports reading from and writing to serial or
socket connections.

• C/C++ API provides programmatic access to the switch. To acquire this product, contact

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as described in the next section.

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Additional software can be purchased for application-specific purposes.

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your test lab or enterprise network. The physical layer switch cross-connects copper and
optical cables, providing easy-to-use point-to-point, multicast, and loop connectivity across a
nonblocking, full line-rate switching matrix.

2.1. Features

The ACI-2058 offers the following features:

• Electronic physical layer switch with up to 288 ports and eighteen blades in an 11U

height

• Transparent electronic switching

• Compliant with 1, 2, and 4 GB Fibre Channel, 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel, 10/100/1000

and 10 Gigabit Ethernet, SONET OC-3, OC-12 and OC-48, T1/E1/J1, DS3/E3/STS-1,
and FDDI (blade-specific)

• Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver module support

• Signal regeneration (blade-dependent)

• 10 Mbit to 10 Gbit/sec port data rate capability

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• 1.26 Tb/sec switching capacity per chassis

• Connections from 1 meter to 10 Km (fiber optic) and up to 100 meters for copper

Ethernet (blade-specific; fiber optic varies

• Two LAN ports and two serial ports for remote software execution

•Windows†, Linux†, and Solaris† support for A

• Support for multi-user sessions

• Embedded web management software for drag-and-drop patching, SSL included

• Embedded Telnet command-line interface with SSH client support (uses A

syntax)

• Embedded ASCII command set interface (backwards-compatible with custom scripts)

• Sixteen user-defined preset patching configurations

Each switch can control up to 288 independent fiber optic or copper ports, with the ability to
connect any port to any other port. All ports are fully bi-directional, offering complete
flexibility in determining where to connect host computers, targets, switch ports, or other
network devices. You can configure fiber optic or copper connections remotely to eliminate
manual manipulation of connections.

The ACI-2058 can be externally connected to any AC input voltage between 100 and 240
volts; three hot-swappable AC power supplies provide redundant power to the unit,

by transceiver)

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auto-ranging input voltages between 90 V AC and 240 V AC. If one power supply fails,
operation is not affected.

The ACI-2058 has two LAN ports that support Ethernet connections and two RS-232 ports
that support the serial interface. You can connect up to 32 I
and control them using one serial port, or any number of I
LAN port.

The physical layer switch has a variety of redundant components to ensure uninterrupted
operation:

• The switch has three hot-swappable power supplies, only two of which are necessary for

• A wide variety of blades (see Blades on page 6) can be installed and removed during

The ACI-2058 increases the distance capability of each fiber optic connection by
regenerating the optical signal, thereby improving performance and reliability due to reduced
cable and interconnection losses. The ACI-2058 allows standard optical connections to
extend up to various distances, depending on the transceiver module — typically from one
meter to 300–550 meters using multimode transceivers, and up to 10 Km using single-mode
transceivers.

Copper Ethernet connections of 10, 100, or 1000 Mb/second have a signal distance limit of
one hundred meters. The ACI-2058 regenerates these signals as well, so that they can reach
an additional one hundred meters when patched to another device.

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2.2. Specifications

Item Number Description

ACI-2058-C00:
288-port chassis

Serial interface Baud Rate 9600 baud

LAN port Protocol TCP/IP

Physical Mechanical 16.75

Agency approvals UL, FCC Class A, CE

Table 1. Specifications

Number of blade slots Eighteen
Number of ports Up to 288 (depending on blade type)
Protocol Various; see Blades on page 6
Blade data rate 10 Mbit to 10Gbit/sec

Mode No parity, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, software

flow control
Maximum cable length 15 meters (50 feet)
Rear panel connectors DB-9

Interface 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
Rear panel connector RJ-45

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W x 15.00"D x 18.80"H

(42.5 cm W x 38.1 cm D x 47.8 cm H)
Weight 34 pounds (15.4 kg) without blades or

transceiver modules
Power 100 to 240 V AC 50 / 60 Hz (800 A)

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 123°F)

Temperature Operating

Storage
Humidity 0% to 90% RH (noncondensing)
Rack mount 19 inches, 11U

–40°C to 85°C (–40°F to 185°F)

2.3. Blades

The ACI-2058’s modular design enables you to manage multiple protocols and data rates in a
single chassis. You can populate the switch with up toeighteendifferent blades, each blade
having from four to sixteen ports. In addition to one-to-one, one-to-many, and loop
connectivity, blades can provide the following capabilities:

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Media conversion.

Connect a port on a fiber optic blade to a port on a blade using copper connectors and,
dependent on the blade model, the ACI-2058 seamlessly converts signals from one
medium to the other, assuming that the optical and copper blades use the same protocol.

Optical signals can also be converted from multimode (shortwave) to single-mode
(longwave).

•

Repeater.

and then add the clock back to the signal.

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Retimed signals.

clean up jitter, and then add a switch-generated clock back to the signal.

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Some blades use optical connectors while others use electrical.

Certain blades for the ACI-2058 extract the clock from the signal,

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The specific blades available for the ACI-2058 include:

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Model Description

ACI-2059-B16-1 Blank cover panel for unused blades
ACI-2059-E16-2 16-port multi-rate, 10/100/1000 Mb/s, copper (RJ-45)
ACI-2059-E16-1M1 16-port Fast Ethernet, 100 Mb/s, 1310nm multimode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-E16-1M2 16-port Gigabit Ethernet, 1.25 Gb/s, 850nm multimode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-E16-1M3 16-port FDDI, 100 Mb/s, 1300nm, multimode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-E16-1M4 16-port Gigabit Ethernet, 500 Mb/s-1.25 Gb/s, 850nm multimode

optical (LC)

ACI-2059-E16-1M6 16-port ESCON, 200 Mb/s, 1310nm multimode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-E16-1S1 16-port Gigabit Ethernet, 1.25 Gb/s, 1310nm single-mode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-E04-3M 4-port Ethernet, 10 Gb/s, 850nm multimode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-E04-3S 4-port Ethernet, 10 Gb/s, 1310nm single-mode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-F16-1C 16-port Fibre Channel, 1 and 2 Gb/s, copper (HSSDC-2)
ACI-2059-F16-1M 16-port Fibre Channel, 1 and 2 Gb/s, 850nm multimode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-F16-1S

16-port Fibre Channel, 1 and 2 Gb/s, 1310nm single-mode optical (LC)

ACI-2059-F16-6M 16-port Fibre Channel, 1, 2 and 4 Gb/s, 850nm multimode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-F04-3S 4-port Fibre Channel, 10 Gb/s, 1310nm single-mode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-I16-3S1 16-port SONET OC-3, 155 Mb/s, 1310nm single-mode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-I16-3M2 16-port SONET OC-12, 622 Mb/s, 1310nm multimode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-I16-3S2 16-port SONET OC-12, 622 Mb/s, 1310nm single-mode optical (LC)
ACI-2059-I16-3S3 16-port SONET OC-3/OC-12/OC-48, Gigabit Ethernet, 1310nm single-

mode optical (LC)

ACI-2059-M16-1M 16-port multirate, Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel 1 and 2 Gb/s,

850nm, multimode optical (LC)

ACI-2059-M16-1 16-port multirate, 100 Mb/s–3.2 Gb/s (depends on SFPs installed;

contact factory)

ACI-2059-D08-1 8-port DS3/E3/STS-1, 44.7 MHz/34.3 MHz/51.8 MHz copper (mini-

BNC)

ACI-2059-T08-1 8-port T1/E1/J1, 44.7 MHz/34.3 MHz/51.8 MHz copper (mini-BNC)

Transceiver Modules

Some blades for the ACI-2058 use Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver modules.
SFP modules are available for all supported data rates and protocols, with the following
features:

• SFP module types include:

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Copper SFP transceivers

Ethernet (RJ-45).

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Multimode (MMF) or single-mode (SMF) fiber optic SFP transceivers

for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SONET OC-3, OC-12, OC-48 and FDDI.

• SFP transceivers have duplex LC fiber optic connections.

• Each transceiver provides built-in Serial ID capabilities. Use A

EB

X to obtain information about the transceiver’s manufacturer, part number, serial

W
number, revision, date of manufacture, and other module-specific parameters.

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• SFP transceivers used in the ACI-2058 are hot-pluggable, allowing you to change the

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transceiver while the unit is operating and under power.

• You can view SFP transceivers with digital diagnostic support using A

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or W

X.

2.4. Switch labeling

To identify each port, modular switches use the following conventions:

Blade and row labels

use letters and start

at the bottom.

Modular (blade) switches

Figure 1. ACI-2058 Port Labeling

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Blades have varying numbers of ports, and a chassis may or may not be fully populated with
blades. The greatest number on each blade and the greatest letter in each chassis varies
according to the number of ports in a blade and the number of blades installed in a chassis.

The ACI-2058
to your ports, names that indicate devices they connect to or to provide other meaningful aids
to memory.

2.5. Software

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•WEBX, embedded in the ACI-2058, controls the ACI-2058 remotely from a web browser
over a network or the Internet. For security, you can enable SSL.

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easy-to-use, menu-driven drag-and-drop graphical user interface (GUI) that you use to
operate and reconfigure ports from a host computer running Windows NT, 2000, or XP, or
the Linux or Solaris operating systems.

•A

PCONCMD

Port labels use numbers prefaced

by blade letter, and start at the left.

refers to ports using these labels. You can use the ACI-2058 to assign names

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X provides an interactive Telnet and SSH command line interface.

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• Firmware Direct Commands, embedded in the ACI-2058, control the ACI-2058 using any

• C/C++ API provides programmatic access to the switch. To acquire this product, contact

Additional software can be purchased for application-specific purposes.

All software interfaces provided for the ACI-2058 include these features, as well as many
others:

• Patch ports and view port status.

• Store and recall presets.

• View power supply status.

• View the chassis internal temperature, set a temperature threshold for an internal alarm.

• Configure the serial and LAN ports.

• On supported blades, set the data rate and duplex settings.

To retain configuration and setup information, the ACI-2058 has internal nonvolatile memory;
port settings and control parameters are saved as they are entered.

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scripting language (such as Tcl or Perl) that supports reading from and writing to serial or
socket connections.

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Install and Set Up the Switch

To install the ACI-2058, follow these steps:

Figure 2. Installing the Switch

Start

Plan the installation

Unpack the carton

Install the switch

Power up

Set IP Address

Access the Switch

Chapter 3

Done

The rest of this chapter details the above steps.

If you experience difficulty during installation, contact your sales office or A

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Support. as described in Contacting A

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Techn i c al

3.1. Plan the Installation

Do this planning before you start installation:

• If you plan to rack-mount the chassis, ensure you have the tools needed to mount the
chassis flanges to the rack.

• Ensure there is enough power into the rack to support all units you plan to install. For
power requirements, see the Power section in

• Plan how to route fiber-optic and Ethernet cables to the ACI-2058. Also acquire the
cables. The ACI-2058’s fiber-optic connectors are of the LC duplex type.

• Plan how to meet the chassis’ requirement for air that enters via the left side (as you face
the unit) and exits at the right.

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• Determine what optional software, if any, to use to communicate between the host
computer and the switch. If you plan to use the A
to install it as described in

3.2. Unpack the Carton

Unpack the carton(s) and do the following:

• Inspect all components for any sign of damage.

• If the shipping carton is damaged or water-stained, please contact the freight carrier
for inspection of carton and contents.

• To return a product damaged in shipment, contact A
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and further instructions.

• Verify you have the items you ordered. A standard ACI-2058 switch kit includes these
items:

If any modules are in ESD shielding bags, do not yet remove them from the bags.

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• Two rack mount brackets (attached to the chassis)

• Four bottom “feet” (for tabletop, non-rack mount installations)

• Three AC power cables (110 or 220 V)

Unless otherwise specified, the ACI-2058 ships with 110-volt power cords. A
offers a complete selection of replacement power cords for most countries.

• One 10 foot RS-232 cable, 9-pin male to 9-pin female

• One RS-232 adapter, 9-pin male to 25-pin female

• Blades and transceivers, as ordered

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documentation, including this guide.

3.3. Install the Switch

You can place the ACI-2058 on any stable surface or install it in a standard 19-inch (EIA unit)
rack.

physical layer switch chassis

Note

Product Documentation binder which includes all your

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• Ensure that the unit remains within the temperature limits detailed in Specifications on
page 6.

• Place the ACI-2058 in a location that allows adequate airflow to the fans and ventilation
slots on the sides of the unit.

• Do not place the ACI-2058 on any device that generates excessive heat.

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3.3.1. Rack Installation

The ACI-2058 ships with rack mount flanges attached. To install the switch in a rack:

1. Set the unit into position on the rack, aligning the mounting bracket holes with the
holes.

rack

2. Install the chassis in the rack, securing the chassis with the appropriate screws.

If the switch is installed in a rack with other equipment, ensure that you don’t overload
the wiring circuits. In all cases, make sure power strips and wall sockets are grounded.

3.3.2. Table Top Installation

The ACI-2058 ships with “feet” for installation on a flat surface, such as a workbench. To
attach the “feet” to the switch:

1. Remove the backing from a “foot”.

2. Attach the “foot” to a bottom corner of the switch.

Repeat these steps for each of the four “feet.”

Note

3.3.3. Install Blades and Transceivers

The ACI-2058 typically ships with all blades and transceivers installed. If they are not
installed or if you need to move them, see Blades on page 20 or Transceiver Modules on
page 21.

3.4. Power Up

1. Turn on the ACI-2058’s three AC power switches, located on the rear panel.

2. Verify each power supply’s operation by checking the LEDs:

Table 2. LED Operation

LED state Description

Power LED lit The power supply is functioning normally.

Fault LED lit The power supply is not functioning.

Power and Fault LEDs off The power supply is not functioning.

Threehot-swappable AC power supplies provide redundant power to the unit. If one power
supply fails, operation is not affected; however, an alarm sounds and that supply’s fault LED
lights. This alarm can be turned off using any of the software interfaces; for instructions, see
the specific software manual.

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Figure 3. ACI-2058 Rear Panel

3.5. Set the IP Address

For details, see Setting the IP Address on page 14.

3.6. Access the Switch

3.6.1. Use Embedded Software

The following software is embedded in your ACI-2058 switch. These applications are
immediately available for use without reconfiguration or installation:

•

WEBX

, an embedded web interface.

•

A

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•

Firmware Direct Commands

For usage details, see the appropriate software User Manual.

3.6.2. Install Optional Software

To communicate with the switch from a host computer, you can use C
the CD-ROM that comes with the ACI-2058. To use C
you plan to use to control the ACI-2058:

1. Insert the CD into the host computer, or download the latest version from the A

website:

X

, a command line interface.

, ASCII programmatic access.

ONTROL

ONTROL

X, install it on the host computer

X, included on

PCON

http://www.apcon.com

2. Follow the onscreen prompts.

You are now ready to connect the ACI-2058 to a host. For details, see Chapter 4, Connect to a

Host.

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Connect to a Host

To operate the ACI-2058, you must connect the unit to a host computer running a Windows,
Linux, or Solaris operating system. Once connected, you can use one or more of these to
control the switch:

•WEBX (using standard HTTP or SSL)

•C

ONTROL

•A

PCONCMD

• Firmware Direct Commands

To use C
chapter explains how.

For information about... Go to this page...

Overview ...................................................................................................................... 14

Setting the IP Address ................................................................................................... 14

Connecting Multiple Switches ......................................................................................... 17

Connecting Multiple Switches with Serial Ports

Connecting Multiple Switches with LAN Ports

X (requires installation, as described in Install Optional Software on page 13)

X, which you can access via Telnet or SSH.

ONTROL

X, WEBX, or A

PCONCMD

X, you must establish an Ethernet connection. This

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Chapter 4

4.1. Overview

You can control the ACI-2058 using one of these methods:

•

Ethernet connection running TCP/IP

Ethernet LAN ports.To use this method, you must assign the switch a static IP address
appropriate for your network.

•

Serial connection

scripts or C

If desired, you can connect the ACI-2058 to multiple hosts, using any combination of a two
serial or two Ethernet ports.

ONTROL

: Two RS-232 serial ports. To use this method with either custom
X, you do not need to set the IP address and other TCP/IP properties.

4.2. Setting the IP Address

By default, I
mask of 255.255.255.0, and no gateway. If it’s convenient to configure your host computer
with an IP address of the form 192.168.0.x (where x is any number from 2 to 254, inclusive),
then the ACI-2058 is immediately available.

If not, then, to use the Ethernet connection, you must change this default IP address to one
appropriate for your network.

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switches are shipped with an IP address of 192.168.0.1, a subnet

: The ACI-2058 includes two 10/100/1000

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You can set the IP address in a variety of ways; these instructions show you how to set the
address using W

To configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway:

1. Ensure that you have the following:

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EB

X.

Note

If you plan to use more than one I
the same time. This avoids repeated

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switch on your network, configure them at

temporary disconnections of the host computer from

your network.

• A web browser that supports Javascript including, but not limited to:

•Firefox† browser, version 1.x or later

• Internet Explorer, version 6.x or later

• Netscape† browser, version 7.x or later (the WEBX Interface is not compatible

with version 4.x)

•Opera

• Safari† browser

Note

Ensure that your browser’s Javascript is enabled.

• A host computer that runs one of the above web browsers. The host computer’s web
browser accesses the interfaces embedded in the ACI-2058.

• An Ethernet connection between the host computer and the switch.

• An IP address, subnet mask, and gateway (if required) appropriate for your network
to assign to the switch.

2. Connect a host computer to the ACI-2058:

A. Quit all network client applications currently running on the host computer.

B. Disconnect from your network the host computer you plan to use to assign the

address.

IP

C. Plug the host computer’s cable into one of the Ethernet ports on the back of the

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switch using either a standard patch cable or a crossover cable.

The host and switch are now physically connected.

3. Enable communication between the host computer and switch.

A. Access the host computer’s current network settings according to the instructions

provided with the host’s operating system. Note them so that you can restore them at
the end of this process.

B. Temporarily change the host settings to the following:

• IP address: 192.168.0.

x

(x is any number from 2 to 254, inclusive)

• Subnet mask:

• Gateway setting:

255.255.255.0

0.0.0.0

or blank

The host and switch are now on the same network and can communicate.

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4. Access the switch’s WEBX Interface.

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A. On the host computer, open a web browser.

B. If the host computer is configured to use a proxy server, disable the proxy setting.

C. In the browser’s address field, enter:

http://192.168.0.1

D. Click the Edit link, located to the right of the IP Address field. The Configure Network

Interface screen displays:

Figure 4. Configure Network Interface screen

5. Change the IP address:

A. Type the new IP address, subnet mask (if required), and gateway (if required) in the

fields provided.

Note

The subnet mask assigned to the switch must match the host computer’s
subnet mask.

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B. Click the Change button. The switch reroutes the browser to the new address.

C. Exit the browser.

6. Reconnect the host computer to your network.

A. Reset the host computer’s IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings to their

original values.

B. Re-cable the host to the network.

C. Ensure that the switch is cabled to the network with a standard Ethernet patch cable.

You can now configure the ports as desired, using the software interface of your choice, and
begin using the switch.

4.3. Connecting Multiple Switches

You can configure the serial ports to operate as daisy-chained ports. Daisy-chaining switches
allows one computer or terminal to communicate with up to 32 I

You can use the LAN ports to connect any number of switches without using a hub or wall
jack.You cannot, however, mix serial and LAN port connections in a single chain.

4.3.1. Connecting Multiple Switches with Serial Ports

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switches.

C

ONTROL

X recognizes from 1 to 32 I

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switches when daisy-chained. If you plan to
use multiple switches daisy-chained together, you must first assign a unique device number
to each switch. To do so:

1. Connect the second switch to the host computer using the switch’s COM1 port and a

standard 9-pin straight-through serial cable. (The first switch already has its device
number set to 1 by default.)

2. On the host computer, start C

ONTROL

X.

3. Select File>Connect. The Login dialog displays:

Figure 5. C

ONTROL

X Login Dialog

4. Click the Serial Connection radio button. Leave the field set to 1 for the COM1 port

change to the specific COM port number of your workstation).

(or

5. Click the OK button.

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6. Click the Switch Properties tab.

Figure 6. Switch Properties

7. Click Communications in the Property List.

Figure 7. Communications Fields

8. Type 2 in the Device Number field.

9. Click the OK button to save the setting.

10. Click the OK button to exit the Switch Properties tab.

11. Exi t C

ONTROL

X.

12. Un-cable the switch and cable the host computer to the next switch.

13. Following this procedure, set the next Device Number to 3.

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14. Repeat the last two steps until all the switches that you wish to daisy-chain have a

With unique device numbers, you can now daisy-chain the switches:

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unique device number between 1 and 32.

1. Connect the host computer’s COM

port to the COM1 port on the first
switch (device number 1) using a

COM

COM

1

COM

standard 9-pin straight-through
serial cable.

2. Connect the COM2 port on switch 1

to the COM1 port on the switch

COM

COM

having the device number 2.

3. Connect the COM2 port on switch 2 to the

next switch, and so on until the last switch
is connected. The last switch’s COM2 port

COM

COM

remains unconnected.

4.3.2. Connecting Multiple Switches with LAN Ports

To connect more than one switch using LAN ports:

1. Assign each device a unique IP address. (For details on how to do this, see Setting the IP

Address on page 14.

2. Connect the host computer to one of the first switch’s LAN ports (using either an

Ethernet crossover cable or a straight Ethernet cable) or connect the first I
switch to an Ethernet hub or switch connected to your network.

3. Connect the first switch’s unused LAN port to either of the next switch’s LAN ports with

an Ethernet cable (either kind), or connect the next switch to the network hub.

Switch 1

Switch 1

1
2

Switch 2

1

2

Switch 3

1
2

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4. Repeat step 3 until all switches are connected.

You can now configure the ports as desired, using the software interface of your choice, and
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Maintaining the Switch

Occasionally you will want to perform maintenance or upgrades on the ACI-2058 or its
blades. When this occurs, you may need to do one or more of the following:

•

Blades

install the blade. For details, see page 20.

•

Transceiver Modules

cable. For details, see page 21.

•

Power Supplies

option, then re-install the power supply. For details, see page 22.

5.1. Blades

The ACI-2058 allows you to install and remove blades, transceivers, and power supplies
without turning the power off to the I
off to the appropriate blade slot before removing or installing a blade.

5.1.1. Removing Blades

To remove a blade:

: Remove a blade from the chassis, repair or install the desired option, then re-

: Remove a power supply from the chassis, repair or install the desired

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switch itself, though you must turn power

1. Using the software, turn off power to the blade.

2. Unscrew the thumbscrews on either side of the blade.

3. Holding the blade straight, gently pull it towards you.

5.1.2. Installing Blades

To insert a blade:

1. Using the software, ensure that power is off to the slot in which the blade will be

installed.

2. Hold the blade by its outer edges in front of the target slot.

Thumbscrew

Figure 8. Removing a Blade

Thumbscrew

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3. Insert the back of the blade into the guides on each side of the slot.

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4. Holding the blade straight, slide it into the guides as far as it will go.

Figure 9. Inserting a Blade

Guide

Thumbscrew

5. Press the blade into the chassis as you turn the thumbscrews to secure the blade

place.

in

The ACI-2058 automatically detects that the blade is in place and powers on the blade.

5.2. Transceiver Modules

5.2.1. Removing SFP Transceiver Modules

To remove a transceiver module:

•

Nonbail type

Carefully push the ejector pin in while pulling out the module.

:

Guide

Thumbscrew

•

Bail type

Pull the bail down and pull out the module.

:

5.2.2. Installing SFP Transceiver Modules

To insert a transceiver module:

•

Nonbail type

1. Hold the module by the housing, so that the label faces up.

2. Insert the module into the socket until you hear or feel a slight click.

•

Bail type

1. Close the bail latch if it is currently open.

2. Hold the module by the housing, so that the label faces up.

3. Insert the module into the socket until you hear or feel a slight click.

:

:

5.2.3. Handling and Installing Fiber Optic Cables

To extend the life of transceiver modules, use caution when handling and installing cables.
Do not remove the dust cover until immediately prior to mating the cable. To ensure proper
cable mating, complete the steps in the following procedures.

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5.2.3.1. Disconnecting the Cable

To disconnect the cable:

1. Grasp the connector while squeezing the connector housing and disconnect the

connector from the unit.

2. Cover connector ends and SFP transceivers with clean dust caps when not in use.

5.2.3.2. Connecting the Cable

Clean the cable before connecting it:

1. Thoroughly wipe the side and end of the ferrule using a lint-free, alcohol-dampened cloth.

2. Blow dry the ferrule with compressed air.

3. Visually inspect the ferrule for lint, and blow-dry it again if necessary.

4. Connect the cable.

• After every demating cycle, clean and blow-dry the ferrule before remating.

• Do not interchange connectors from one unit to another unit without first cleaning the
connector. Doing so can damage the product by transferring small particles to the
transceiver.

Note

5.3. Power Supplies

5.3.1. Removing a Power Supply

To remove a power supply:

1. Remove the screw from the latch.

2. Remove the two screws — one each from the top and bottom left and right latches.

3. Press the red buttons on the latches in while pushing the latches outward — the upper
one upwards and the lower one downwards.

4. Push the latches outward.

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5. Pull the supply toward you.

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Figure 10. Removing a ACI-2058 Power Supply

Red buttons

Latch

5.3.2. Installing a Power Supply

To insert a power supply:

1. Make sure the latches are is in the outward position — the upper one pushed into the up
position and the lower one pushed into the down position.

2. Push the power supply in firmly until you hear the latches click.

3. Secure (turn) the two screws inside the latch areas (one per latch).

5.3.3. Switch Defaults

The ACI-2058 default configuration as shipped from the factory is:

Table 3. Factory Configuration

Setting Default value

Ports All off
Serial ports 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, software flow control
LAN ports 10/100/1000 Ethernet, TCP/IP, both enabled
Device number 01
Temperature alarm 50° Celsius
IP address 192.168.0.1
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway none
Administrator username
Administrator password

admin

secret

If the switch exceeds the set temperature limit (by default, 50° C), an alarm sounds. This
alarm can be turned off using any of the software interfaces; for instructions, see the specific
software manual.

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Appendix A

Serial Port Pinout

The ACI-2058 contains two RS-232 serial ports, each using a DB9 connector. The
connectors are compatible with standard RS-232 straight-through serial cables. The next
table describes each pin.

Table 4. Serial Port Pinout

Pin Host computer COM1 COM2

1 DCD input DCD output No connection
2 Receive data input Transmit data output Receive data input
3 Transmit data output Receive data input Transmit data output
4 DTR Output Connected to pin 8 Connected to pin 8
5 Ground Ground Ground
6 DSR input DSR output No connection
7 RTS output No connection No connection
8 CTS input Connected to pin 4 Connected to pin 4
9 RI input No connection No connection

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Index

A

AC input voltage
ACI-2058

device properties
placing

administrator

default account

alarm

power supply failure
temperature

temperature, default setting for
APCON ControlX software
Apcon WebX
ApconCmdX
ASCII command set interface
assigning

device number

5

.

18

.

11

.

23

.

13

23

.

16

.

4

.

17

.

B

blades

6

capabilities

data rate

installing

naming

number of

removing
blank cover panel

.

6

.

20

.

8

.

4

.

,

6

.

20

.

7

.

fiber optic cables
multiple switches
serial ports

switch to multiple hosts
connection distances
ControlX software

22

.

17

.

19

.

14

.

4

.

2

.

,

4

.

,

8

.

,

13

.

D

.

23

.

2

.

,

4

.

,

8

.

,

13

.

2

.

,

4

.

,

9

.

daisy-chaining multiple switches
data rate
defaults

4

.

23

.

administrator account

device number

Ethernet port setting

gateway

IP address

password

port setting

23

.

23

23

.

23

serial port setting

subnet mask

23

23

23

.

23

.

.

23

.

.

temperature alarm setting

.

.

device number

17

assigning

default

.

23

.

disconnecting fiber optic cables
distances supported
DS3/E3/STS-1

4

.

4

.

23

17

.

.

22

.

E

Ethernet

4

.

assign IP address to connect to

cable type

15

.

connecting multiple switches with

controlling switch with

data rate

6

.

default setting for port

distances

protocol

5

.

6

.

RJ-45 connector for interface

5

23

14

.

,

19

.

.

6

.

C

C/C++ API
cable

chassis

COM port, default setting for

2

.

,

9

.

for connecting multiple switches using LAN ports

19

.

for daisy-chaining
handling fiber optic

4

height

.

switching capacity

19

.

21

.

4

.

23

.

configuration

23

default
settings saved

.

9

.

Configure Network Interface screen
connecting

16

.

F

fail-safe operation
fans

11

.

FDDI

4

.

5

.

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features

4

.

fiber optic

22

connecting cable
disconnecting cable
distances

5

.

.

22

.

multimode or single-mode transceiver

Fibre Channel

4

.

G

gateway, default
Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Fibre Channel

23

.

4

.

4

.

H

humidity, operating range

6

.

I

installing

20

blades
power supply
rack-mounting
software
transceivers

I

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.

13

switch

23

.

12

.

.

21

.

connecting to multiple host computers
defaults
physical dimensions
weight

23

.

6

.

6

.

IP address

14

.

,

15

assigning
default

23

.

.

J

jitter

6

.

L

labeling switches
LAN port

connecting multiple switches with
default setting for

LED fault lights

8

.

5

.

23

.

13

.

M

media conversion
memory

9

multiple hosts, connecting to
multiple switches

connecting with LAN ports
controlling
daisy-chain

multi-user sessions

6

.

.

14

5

.

17

.

4

.

17

N

nonvolatile memory

9

.

O

7

.

OC-3/OC-12/OC-48
operating systems supported

4

.

4

.

P

password, default
placing the ACI-2058
ports

bidirectional

default setting for

LAN

5

naming

number of

RS-232
power

AC input voltage

alarm

installing a power supply

overloading

removing a power supply

supplies

14

.

supplies, redundant

supply specifications
presets

4

.

proxy server

.

13

23

.

11

.

4

.

23

.

8

.

4

.

,

6

.

5

.

5

.

.

23

.

12

.

22

.

13

.

5

.

6

.

16

.

R

rack mounting

preparation

rack dimensions
redundant components
regenerating signal
removing

blades

power supply

19

.

transceivers
repeater
retimed signals
RS-232 ports

12

.

10

.

6

.

5

.

5

.

20

.

22

.

21

.

6

.

6

.

5

.

S

saving configuration

.

screens

Configure Network Interface

.

Switch Details
serial ID

7

.

serial interface

baud rate

cable length

9

.

16

.

16

.

6

.

6

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