VIA Technologies VNT5103Q28PS Installation Manual

VNT5103Q28PS

Installation Guide

Revision 1.3

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Revision History

Release

Date

Revision

Initials

1.0

2013-09-24

1st release

TC

1.1

2013-10-29

Add Swtich Figures Port Connection

TC

1.2

2013-11-08

Add Chapter 7 : Troubleshooting

TC

1.3

2013-12-06

Revise Revision History Format

TC

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P r e f a c e

Introduction

The guide includes these chapters:

 Chapter 1: Switch Description

Includes a switch overview, key component identification and key technical
specifications

 Chapter 2: Installation Overview

Includes details of the package contents and an outline of switch installation tasks

 Chapter 3: Switch Chassis

Includes switch chassis rack installaion, and system cooling requirements.

 Chapter 4: Power and Grounding

Includes information on AC power requirements, switch grounding, and powering
on the switch

 Chapter 5: Port Connections

Includes information on network interfaces, installing optional transceivers, and
cabling specifications

 Chapter 6: Switch Management

Connecting to the switch for management, and information on the system status
LEDs

 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

Information for troubleshooting switch installation and operation.

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C o n t e n t

Chpater1 Switch Description .................................................................................................1

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................1

1.2 Power-over-Ethernet ......................................................................................................1

Chpater2 Installation Overview .............................................................................................4

2.1 Package Contents .........................................................................................................4

2.2 Switch Installation Tasks ...............................................................................................4

Chpater3 Switch Chassis ......................................................................................................8

3.1 General Installation Guidelines ......................................................................................8

3.2 How to Install the Switch in a Rack ...............................................................................8

3.3 Rack-Mounting Items .....................................................................................................9

3.4 Rack-Mount Procudure ..................................................................................................9

3.5 How to Install the Switch on a Shelf or Desktop ......................................................... 11

3.6 Switch Cooling Requirements ..................................................................................... 11

3.7 Rack Cooling............................................................................................................... 12

Chpater4 Power and Gronding........................................................................................... 13

4.1 Switch Power Supply .................................................................................................. 13

4.2 Grounding the Chassis ............................................................................................... 14

4.3 How to Connect to AC Power ..................................................................................... 15

Chpater5 Port Connections ................................................................................................ 16

5.1 Cable Labeling and Connection Records ................................................................... 16

5.2 Understanding the Port Status LEDs .......................................................................... 17

5.3 How to Install an SFP Transceiver ............................................................................. 18

5.4 How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports ........................................................... 19

5.5 Copper Cabling Guidelines ......................................................................................... 20

5.6 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments ............................................................................. 20

5.7 1000BASE-T Assignments ......................................................................................... 21

5.8 Power-over-Ethernet ................................................................................................... 23

5.9 Connection Procedure ................................................................................................ 23

5.10 How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic Ports ................................................................ 24

5.11 Connection Procedure .............................................................................................. 25

Chpater6 Switch Management ........................................................................................... 27

6.1 Understanding the System Status LEDs .................................................................... 27

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6.2 How to Connect to the Console Port .......................................................................... 28

6.3 How to Reset the Switch ............................................................................................. 30

6.4 Reset to the Saved Configuration File ........................................................................ 30

6.5 Reset to Factory Default Settings ............................................................................... 30

Chpater7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 31

7.1 Diagnosing LED Indicators ......................................................................................... 31

7.2 System Self-Diagnostic Test Failure........................................................................... 31

7.3 Power and Cooling Problems ..................................................................................... 32

7.4 Installation ................................................................................................................... 32

7.5 In-Band Access ........................................................................................................... 32

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F i g u r e

Figure 1: Front Panel VNT5103Q28PS....................................................................................................2

Figure 2: Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................3

Figure 3: Installing the Switch in a Rack ..................................................................................................4

Figure 4: Connecting AC Power ...............................................................................................................5

Figure 5: System LEDs ............................................................................................................................6

Figure 6: Console Port .............................................................................................................................6

Figure 7: Making a Connection to an SFP Port .......................................................................................7

Figure 8: Attaching the Brackets ..............................................................................................................9

Figure 9: Installing the Switch in a Rack ............................................................................................... 10

Figure 10: Attaching the Adhesive Feet ................................................................................................ 11

Figure 11: VNT5103Q28PS Switch Cooling ......................................................................................... 12

Figure 12: VNT5103Q28PS Switch Cooling ......................................................................................... 12

Figure 13: AC Power Supply Socket ..................................................................................................... 13

Figure 14: Grounding Terminal ............................................................................................................. 14

Figure 15: AC Power Cord and Power Socket ...................................................................................... 15

Figure 16: Port Status LEDs ................................................................................................................. 17

Figure 17: Inserting an SFP Transceiver into a Slot ............................................................................. 19

Figure 18: RJ-45 Connector .................................................................................................................. 21

Figure 19: Making Twisted-Pair Connections ....................................................................................... 23

Figure 20: Making a Connection to an SFP Port .................................................................................. 25

Figure 21: System Status LEDs ............................................................................................................ 27

Figure 22: Console Port ........................................................................................................................ 28

Figure 23: Console Port Connection ..................................................................................................... 29

Figure 24: Reset Button ........................................................................................................................ 30

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T a b l e

Table 1: AC Power Supply Specifications ............................................................................................. 13

Table 2: Port Status LEDs ..................................................................................................................... 17

Table 3: Maximum Twisted-Pair Copper Cable Lengths ...................................................................... 20

Table 4: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts ....................................................................... 21

Table 5: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts ............................................................................. 22

Table 6: Maximum Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Cable Lengths .................................................................... 24

Table 7: System Status LEDs ............................................................................................................... 27

Table 8: Console Cable Wiring ............................................................................................................. 28

Table 9: Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................................................. 31

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Chpater1 Switch Description

1.1 Overview

Thank you for choosing the VNT5103Q28PS switch system. This switch is built with
leading-edge technology to deliver reliable high-performance connectivity for your data
network.

The VNT5103Q28PS is Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 switches with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports,
and four Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots for fiber connectivity.

The switch include an SNMP-based management agent, which provides both in band and
out-of-band access for managing the switch. Further, the switches support both web and
CLI-based configuration.

1.2 Power-over-Ethernet

All of the 10/100/1000 Mbps ports on the ECS4210-28P support both the IEEE 802.3af-2003
and IEEE 802.3at-2009 PoE standards that enable DC power to be supplied to attached
devices using wires in the connecting Ethernet cable.

Key Hardware

The switches consist of several key hardware components. This manual describes

Components

Each specific component, or related components, together with their installationrequirements
and procedures in each chapter. To understand each component indetail, refer to the
relevant section.

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Figure 1: Front Panel VNT5103Q28PS

10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports

The switch contains 24 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports that support 10/100/1000BASE-T
copper links to other devices. For more information, see “How to Connect to Twisted-Pair

Copper Ports”.

Gigabit SFP Slots

The switch contains four Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver slots that operate
up to 1 Gbps full duplex. For more information, see “How to Connect to SFP Fiber Optic

Ports”.

PoE Button

Pressing the PoE button on the VNT5103Q28PS front panel changes the Port LEDs to
display PoE status. For more information, see “Understanding the System Status LEDs”.

Reset Button

Pressing the reset button on the right side front panel causes the switch to restart or restore
factory default settings. For more information, see “How to Reset the Switch”.

System LEDs

For information on system status LED indicators, see “Understanding the System Status

LEDs”.

Port LEDs

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For information on port status LED indicators, see “Understanding the Port Status LEDs” .

Console Port

The RJ-45 connector on the front panel right side that is labeled “Console” provides an
out-of-band serial connection to a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software. The
port can be used for performing switch monitoring and configuration. For more information,
see “How to Connect to the Console Port” .

Figure 2: Rear Panel

Cooling Fans and Vents

The switch must be installed in a properly cooled and ventilated environment. For more
information, see “Switch Cooling Requirements”.

AC Power Socket

The switch requires a 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz AC power source. For more information on
the switch power input, how to connect it, and how to power-on the switch, see “How to

Connect to AC Power”.

Grounding Terminal

The switch includes a grounding terminal that must be connected to a ground source that
provides local earth potential. For more information, see “Grounding the Chassis”

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Chpater2 Installation Overview

2.1 Package Contents

After unpacking the switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the
components.

 VNT5103Q28PS Switch
 AC Power Cord
 Rack Mounting Kit containing two standard brackets and eight screws for attaching the

brackets to the switch.

2.2 Switch Installation Tasks

Follow these tasks to install the switch in your network. For full details on each task, go to the
relevant chapter or section by clicking on the link.

Task 1

Unpack Package and Check Contents

Unpack your switch and check the package contents to be sure you have received all the
items. See “Package Contents”.

Task 2

Install the Chassis

The switch is designed to be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. Plan your rack
installation and install the switch chassis in the rack. Be sure to take into account switch
cooling requirements.
 Go to the chapter “Switch Chassis”

Figure 3: Installing the Switch in a Rack