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PD-6548

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Notice

The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of
printing. However, due to ongoing product improvements and revisions, PowerDsine
cannot accept responsibility for inadvertent errors, inaccuracies, subsequent changes or
omissions of printed material.

PowerDsine Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to products and to their specifications
as described in this document, at any time, without prior notice. This material may not be
photocopied or reproduced without permission.

Disclaimer

PowerDsine assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the use of Midspans, as
described herein, nor does it convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of
others. Applications that are described herein for any of theses products are for illustrative
purposes only. PowerDsine makes no representation or warranty that such applications will
be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.

TM

Note that the Midspan is designed for indoor use only!

© 2005 PowerDsine Ltd.

All rights reserved.

This document is subject to change without notice.

Acknowledgements

 All other products or trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 The product described by this manual is a licensed product of PowerDsine.
 Covered under U.S patent 6,473,608 and equivalent worldwide
 Additional patents pending

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Contents

A

BBREVIATIONS.......................................................................................7

1 SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................8

1.1 General Guidelines...............................................................................8

1.2 Power Cord ..........................................................................................9

2 ABOUT THE POWER OVER ETHERNET MIDSPAN..................................... 10

2.1 Power Management...........................................................................10

2.2 10/100BASE-TX Ports Definition .......................................................11

2.2.1 Data Input Ports ..........................................................................11

2.2.2 Data & Power Output Ports.........................................................11

2.3 Indicators............................................................................................12

2.3.1 Primary Power Indicators............................................................12

2.3.2 Port Indicators.............................................................................12

2.4 Connectors.........................................................................................14

3 INSTALLING THE POWER OVER ETHERNET MIDSPAN...............................17

3.1 Background........................................................................................17

3.2 Rack Mounting Brackets ....................................................................18

3.3 Routing the Input Ports Cables..........................................................19

3.4 Assembling Midspan to Rack.............................................................21

3.5 Connecting Data Cables ....................................................................22

3.6 Connecting Power Cables..................................................................22

3.7 Powering up .......................................................................................22

3.8 Troubleshooting..................................................................................23

3.8.1 Preliminary Steps........................................................................23

3.8.2 Troubleshooting Guide................................................................23

3.9 Technical Specifications.....................................................................25

3.9.1 Physical Specifications................................................................25

4 REMOTE WEB MANAGEMENT.............................................................26

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Power over Ethernet Midspan, Front View (PD-6548)......... 11

Figure 2-2: Connecting to the Midspan................................................... 16

Figure 3-1: Typical Installation................................................................ 17

Figure 3-2: Cable Connections............................................................... 20

Figure 4-1: Management Deployment.................................................... 26

List of Tables

Table 2-1: Power Status Indications....................................................... 13

Table 2-2: Port Status Indications........................................................... 13

Table 2-3: Console Cable D-type Connector.......................................... 15

Table 2-4: Rear Panel RJ45 Input Plug (Per Channel) .......................... 15

Table 2-5: Front Panel RJ45 Output Plug (per channel)........................ 16

Table 3-1: Troubleshooting Steps........................................................... 23

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Model Numbers Definition

PD-6548/AC/M

Where: M if present, indicates that the Midspan includes the Web

Management (EMS) feature (refer to Section 4).

Verifying Kit Contents

Unpack the kit and verify that the following items are uncluded:

• The Power over Ethernet Midspan

• Communication cable (for console connection to RS232)

• User Guide

• Power cord

• Brackets & plates installation kit

Before proceeding, record the unit’s serial number below for future
reference. The serial number can be found on the label at the rear
of the Power over Ethernet Midspan.

Serial Number

Electrical Compatibility Approvals

The PD-6548 complies with the following standards:

• FCC Part 15, Class B, with FTP cabling; Class A with UTP cabling

• EN 55022 (CISPR 22), Class B with FTP cabling; Class A with UTP cabling

• EN 55024 (CISPR 24)

• Canadian ICES-003, Class B

• VCCI

Safety Standard Approvals

The PD-6548 meets the following safety standards:

• UL/cUL per EN60950

• GS mark per EN60950

CE Marking

The CE marking on this product indicates that this product is in
compliance with 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive) and 73/23/EEC
(Low Voltage Directive).

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Abbreviations

PD – Powered Device
SELV - Safety Extra Low Voltage
DTE – Data Terminal Equipment

EMS - Element Management System

UTP – Unshielded Twisted Pair
FTP – Foiled Twisted Pair
DHCP – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
SNMP – Simple Network Management Protocol
GUI – Graphic User Interface

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1 Safety Information

1.1 General Guidelines

Read the following safety information before carrying out any installation,
removal or any maintenance procedure on the Power over Ethernet Midspan.
Warnings contain instructions that must be followed for personal and product
safety. Follow all instructions carefully.

WARNINGS

• Read the Installation Instructions in Section 3 before connecting

• A grounded power cord must be utilized with the Midspan as

• This product relies on the building installation for short-circuit

• Do not perform any work on the unit or connect/disconnect

• A voltage mismatch can damage the equipment and may pose a

• For shelf-mounted equipment, be certain that the surface is

• Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to

• The Power over Ethernet Midspan "Data" and "Data + Power"

a

the Power over Ethernet Midspan to its power source.

defined in paragraph 1.2.

(overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no
larger than 15 A for 120 VAC, (U.S.) 10 A for 230 VAC
(international) is utilized.

cables during periods of lightning activity.

fire hazard. If the voltage indicated on the label is different from
the power outlet voltage, do not connect the Power over Ethernet
Midspan to this outlet.

stable and strong enough to support the equipment. Do not stack
more than two of the Power over Ethernet Midspans on a single
shelf.

all local laws and regulations.

ports are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used as
Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) telephone sockets. Only
RJ-45 data connectors may be connected to these sockets.

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1.2 Power Cord

In the event that the power cord is replaced, the replacement must meet local
requirements.

• For reliable connection to an AC MAINS SUPPLY, equipment provides
an appliance IEC60320 inlet for connection of a detachable power
supply cord.

• The power socket outlet must be located near the Midspan and be
easily accessible. The only way to remove power from the unit is by
disconnecting the power cord from the outlet

• This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions
according to EN60950/IEC 950. The conditions are only maintained if
the equipment to which it is connected, also operates under SELV
conditions.

U.S.A. and
Canada

Denmark

Switzerland
France and

Peru

U.K

 The cord must be UL-approved or CSA certified.
 The minimum specification for the flexible cord is:

No. 18 AWG
Type SV or SJ
Three-conductor.

 The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least

10 A.

 The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with a

NEMA 5-15P (15 A, 125 V) or NEMA 6-15P (15 A, 250 V)
configuration.

 The supply plug must comply with section 107-2-D1,

standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a.

 The supply plug must comply with SEV/ASE 1011.
 This unit cannot be powered from IT supplies. If your

supplies are of the IT type, this unit must be powered by 230
V (2P+T), via an isolation transformer with a 1:1 ratio and
with the secondary connection point labeled Neutral,
connected directly to ground



The Power over Ethernet Midspan is covered by

General Approval, NS/G/12345/J/100003, for indirect
connection to a public telecommunications system

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