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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850-24 User Manual

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850-24
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Part No. 060209-10, Rev. E
August 2007
OmniSwitch 6850 Series
Hardware Users Guide
www.alcatel-lucent.com

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Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850-24 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlcatel-Lucent
ModelOmniSwitch 6850-24
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Guide

Supported Platforms

Information in this guide applies to specific OmniSwitch 6850 Series products.

Unsupported Platforms

Lists products for which this guide's information does not apply.

Who Should Read this Manual?

Identifies the target audience for this hardware users guide.

What is in this Manual?

Outlines the hardware-related information covered in this users guide.

How is the Information Organized?

Explains the structure and organization of the information presented in the guide.

Documentation Roadmap

Provides a guide to the OmniSwitch user documentation suite for configuration stages.

Related Documentation

Lists other user manuals and technical documents relevant to OmniSwitch 6850 Series.

User Manual CD

Information on accessing user guides and documentation from the included CD.

Technical Support

Details on how to obtain technical assistance and support services.

OmniSwitch 6850 Series

Availability Features

Discusses hardware and software safeguards for continuous operation and uptime.

Gigabit-to-the-Desktop Migration

Explains how switches enable migration to Gigabit on the LAN edge.

Server Aggregation

Describes the switch's suitability as a server aggregation switch in data centers.

Layer 3 Aggregation/Distribution

Covers switch usage in distribution layers for high-capacity L2 switching and L3 routing.

Small Enterprise Core

Highlights the switch's core switching capabilities for smaller enterprise networks.

OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components

OmniSwitch 6850 Chassis Models

Details for various OmniSwitch 6850 series chassis, including 24/48-port and PoE variants.

Status LEDs

Explains the meaning and states of front panel LEDs for status monitoring.

Rear Panel

Describes the connectors and components found on the rear of the switch chassis.

Mounting the Switch

Provides instructions and considerations for installing the switch in a rack or on a bench.

Console Port

Details the console port connection, default settings, and modification procedures.

OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies

Lists supported power supplies and their configurations for the switches.

Installing and Managing Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet Specifications

Lists general specifications for Power over Ethernet support on OmniSwitch 6850 Series.

Viewing PoE Power Supply Status

Explains how to check the current status of installed power supplies for PoE.

Configuring Power over Ethernet Parameters

Details how to configure PoE settings, including port allocation and priority.

Understanding Priority Disconnect

Explains the priority disconnect function and its role in power budget management.

Monitoring Power over Ethernet via CLI

Describes how to monitor PoE statistics and settings using CLI commands.

Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks

OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stack Overview

Overview of linking switches into a single virtual chassis for expanded capacity and redundancy.

Roles Within the Stack

Describes the different roles switches can assume within a stack configuration.

Primary and Secondary Management Modules

Details the primary and secondary roles for stack management and failover.

Stack Cabling

Explains how to connect switches using stacking cables for stack formation.

Slot Numbering

Covers dynamic and manual assignment of slot numbers for modules in a stack.

Hot-Swapping and Reloading

Procedures for hot-swapping modules and reloading switches in a stack.

Synchronizing and Monitoring Stacks

Explains synchronization and lists commands for monitoring stack status.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information

Declaration of Conformity: CE Mark

Provides information on product compliance with CE mark directives.

Standards Compliance

Lists safety and EMC standards the product complies with.

FCC Class A, Part 15

Details compliance with FCC Class A limits for digital devices.

Translated Safety Warnings

Safety warnings translated into multiple languages for user guidance.

Lithium Battery Warning

Warns about explosion risk from improper lithium battery replacement and disposal.

Wrist Strap Warning

Warns about electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the need for proper grounding.

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