Enterasys D2G124-12

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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................................xv
How to Use This Guide .....................................................................................................................................xv
Related Documents ..........................................................................................................................................xv
Document Conventions ................................................................................................................................... xvi
Commonly Used Acronyms ............................................................................................................................. xvi
Getting Help .................................................................................................................................................... xvii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
D2G124-12 and D2G124-12P Switches .................................................................................................. 1-1
Features .............................................................................................................................................1-3
D2-HIPWR-POE Power Combiner ........................................................................................................... 1-4
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Support ............................................................................................................... 1-4
Powered Device Classifications (PDs) ..................................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Installation
Unpacking the D2 Switch ............................................................................................................................... 2-2
Shipped With the Switch .......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Optional Components .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Order of Installation Steps .............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Using the Switch as a Freestanding Device ................................................................................................... 2-3
Mounting the Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Switch into a Rack .............................................................................................................. 2-4
Positioning and Securing One or Two Switches.................................................................................2-5
Installing One or More Power Supplies ..............................................................................................2-6
Mounting the Assembled Kit Into a Rack............................................................................................2-9
Connecting Power, Console, and Network Cables.............................................................................2-9
Installing the Switch Under a Table ........................................................................................................ 2-10
Installing the Switch on a Wall ............................................................................................................... 2-12
Installing the Switch in the Lockbox and Mounting on a Wall ................................................................ 2-15
Installing the Switch in the Lockbox..................................................................................................2-15
Installing Power Supplies .................................................................................................................2-16
Installing the D2-HIPWR-POE in the Lockbox.................................................................................. 2-18
Connecting Network Cabling and Attaching the Wire Relief Bracket ...............................................2-21
Mounting the Lockbox on the Wall ................................................................................................... 2-22
Attaching and Locking the Cover......................................................................................................2-23
Removing the Lockbox Cover .......................................................................................................... 2-25
Connecting a D2-HIPWR-POE Power Combiner ................................................................................... 2-25
Connecting Power to the Switch ................................................................................................................... 2-26
Power LED Displays .............................................................................................................................. 2-27
Connecting to the Console Port .................................................................................................................... 2-27
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................................... 2-28
Connecting UTP Cables to RJ45 Ports .................................................................................................. 2-28
Installing an Optional SFP ...................................................................................................................... 2-29
Removing an SFP .................................................................................................................................. 2-31
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to SFP Ports ......................................................................................... 2-32
Installing the Optional Plastic Cover ............................................................................................................. 2-33
Completing the Installation ........................................................................................................................... 2-35