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Powering Up
ERS 2500
Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series
Quick Install Guide
All documents referenced in this Quick
Installation Guide can be downloaded at
www.nortel.com.
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Setting IP parameters using the console port
and CLI Quickstart
1. Confirm that you have the tools and package
contents as follows:
Tools Required:
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Package Contents:
a. Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series switch
b. Rack and wall mounting hardware
• Rack and wall mounting brackets (2)
• Screws for attaching brackets to the
switch (8)
• Screws for attaching the switch to the
equipment rack (2x4)
c. Adhesive foot pads (4)
d. AC power cord
a. Provide 2.8 inches of vertical space for each
switch in an EIA or IEC-standard 19-inch
(48.2-centimeter) equipment rack.
b. Bolt the rack to the floor and brace it, if necessary.
c. Ground the rack to the same grounding electrode
used by the power service in the area. The ground
path must be permanent and must not exceed
1 Ohm of resistance from the rack to the grounding
electrode. Nortel recommends using a filter or surge
suppressor.
• Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable with an RJ-45 connector (for
100 Mb/s operation)
• Category 5 UTP cable with an RJ-45 connector (for 100
Mb/s operation)
• Category 5 Four-Pair UTP cable with an RJ-45 connector
(for 1000 BASE-T ports with 1000 Mb/s operation)
• Console Port Straight-through serial cable with DB-9 female
connector at one end
4. If you are mounting the switch on
a table or shelf, attach the rubber
feet to the device as indicated.
a. Set the device on a flat surface near an
AC power source, making sure there are at
least 2 inches (5.1 cm) of space on all sides
for proper air flow and at least
5 inches (12.7 cm) at the back for power cord
clearance.
5. If you are mounting the switch
on a rack, attach the brackets to each
side of the device using the screws
6. If you are mounting the switch on a wall, position the brackets
so that the brackets are 90 degrees to the switch side and two-hole
edge faces the bottom of the switch.
7. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the
switch, and then connect the cord to an AC power
outlet.
Warning: You must use a line cord set approved for the
2500 Series switch and the receptacle type in your country.
8. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device
powers on to be sure the PWR LED is lit. If not,
check that the power cable is correctly plugged in.
The 2500 Series switches begin switching data as soon as you
attach network devices and connect the switch to the power
supply.
You are now ready to use the 2500 Series switch
in your network installation.
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Front Panel 2526T-PWR with 12 PoE ports
Front Panel 2550T-PWR with 24 PoE ports
9. To set IP parameters using the console port and CLI Quickstart,
perform the following tasks:
a. Connect a terminal to the console port of the switch.
Any terminal or PC with an appropriate terminal emulator can be
used as the management station. Terminal emulation settings
lists the parameters that must be used with any terminal emulation
software used to connect to the switch.
To connect the terminal to the switch console port, you require a
console cable and connector to match the male DTE connector
(DB-9) on the switch.
b. Set the terminal protocol on the terminal or
terminal emulation program to VT100 and
VT100/ANSI.
c. Connect to the switch using the terminal or
terminal emulation application.
d. The Nortel switch banner appears when you
connect the switch through the Console port. Enter
Ctrl+Y and type the following CLI commands:
CLI Quickstart welcome screen
Welcome to the 2500T setup utility. You
will be requested for information to initially
configure for the switch. When finished the
information will be applied and stored in
the switch NVRAM. Once the basic parameters
are configured, additional configuration can
proceed using other management interfaces.
Press ^C to abort at any time.
The in-band IP Address prompt line appears
Please provide the in-band IP Address[0.0.0.0]:
10.127.232.30
The in-band sub-net mask prompt line appears
Please provide the in-band sub-net mask[0.0.0.0]:
255.255.255.0
The Default Gateway prompt line appears
Please provide the Default Gateway[0.0.0.0]:
10.127.232.1
The Read-Only Community String prompt line appears
Please provide the Read-Only Community
String[**********]:******
The confirm Read-Only Community String prompt line appears
Please confirm the Read-Only Community
String[**********]:******
The Read-Write Community String prompt line appears
Please provide the Read-Write Community
String[**********]:*******
The confirm Read-Write Community String prompt line appears
Please confirm the Read-Write Community
String[**********]:*******
The Quick Start VLAN prompt line appears
Please provide the Quick Start VLAN <1-4094> [1]:
The Basic Switch parameters configuration confirmation appears
Basic switch parameters have now been configured and
saved.
a. Slide the switch into
the rack. Insert and
tighten the rack-mount
screws.
a. Attach the brackets to each side of
the device.
Note: One 2500 Series switch weighs as much as
11.6 lbs (5.26 kg). Ensure you choose fasteners
appropriate for the weight of the unit. One person can lift
and install the 2500 Series switch.
2. (Optional) Prepare the rack:
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3. When you install the switch into a network,
ensure you use the following required cables:
b. Secure the brackets
to the wall using
appropriate screws and
wall anchors (not
provided).
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Stacking ERS 2500 switches
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Rear ports support Stacking Mode operation
from software release 4.1 and stacking capability
is available through one of two ways:
- Stacking License for ERS 2500 units with order
codes AL2500xxx-E6
- Stack Pre-enabled ERS 2500 units with order
codes AL2515xxx-E6
For more information about rear port functionality,
refer to the Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series
Overview—System Configuration (NN47215-500).
• enable
• install
The CLI Quickstart welcome screen helps you to enter
the information requested at each prompt.
provided. Choose the appropriate
rack-mount for attaching the
switch to your data or phone rack.
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