Enterasys S Series - default chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
About This Guide
Who Should Use This Guide ............................................................................................................................xv
How to Use This Guide .....................................................................................................................................xv
Related Documents .........................................................................................................................................xvi
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................................................ xvii
Getting Help ................................................................................................................................................... xviii
Chapter 1: Introduction
SSA-T8028-0652 ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
SSA-G8018-0652 ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2
AC Power Supplies ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Fans ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Micro-USB Port ............................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Management ................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Virtual Switch Bonding .................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2: Installation
Required Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Installation Site Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 2-2
Unpacking the SSA Switch ............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Mounting the SSA Switch ............................................................................................................................... 2-2
Power Supply Air Flow and Switch Fan Module Air Flow ........................................................................ 2-4
Reversing the Fan Module Air Flow ......................................................................................................... 2-5
Removing the Fan Module .................................................................................................................2-5
Reversing the Fan Unit.......................................................................................................................2-5
Reinstall the Fan Module....................................................................................................................2-6
Rack Mount Ear Positioning ..................................................................................................................... 2-6
Flush-Mount Power Supply Facing Front Configuration.....................................................................2-7
Mid-Mount I/O Ports Facing Front Configuration................................................................................2-8
Mid-Mount Power Supply Facing Front Configuration........................................................................2-8
Securing the SSA Switch to the Rack ...................................................................................................... 2-9
Flat Surface Installation .......................................................................................................................... 2-11
Unpacking the Power Supplies ..................................................................................................................... 2-11
Installing the Power Supplies ....................................................................................................................... 2-12
Powering Up the SSA Switch ....................................................................................................................... 2-13
Installing the Power Cord Retention Clip Assembly ............................................................................... 2-14
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................................... 2-14
Connecting Category 6 UTP Ethernet Cables to the BASE-T Ports ...................................................... 2-15
Connecting Pluggable Transceivers to the SFP and SFP+ Ports .......................................................... 2-15
Preparation.......................................................................................................................................2-16
Installing the Pluggable Transceiver.................................................................................................2-16
Removing the Pluggable Transceiver...............................................................................................2-16
Connecting Two SSA Chassis for Virtual Switch Bonding ........................................................................... 2-17
Connecting to the COM Port for Local Management .................................................................................... 2-17
What Is Needed ..................................................................................................................................... 2-17
Connecting to a PC or Laptop ................................................................................................................ 2-18
Connecting to a VT Series Terminal ...................................................................................................... 2-18
Adapter Wiring and Signal Assignments ................................................................................................ 2-19
Completing the Installation ........................................................................................................................... 2-20