Wireless Array
2 Introduction
Xirrus Management System (XMS)
XMS is used for managing large Array deployments from a centralized
Web-based interface. Xirrus offers XMS Cloud—a software as a service
option for XMS, providing zero-touch provisioning and initial startup for
new Array/AP deployments. XMS is capable of managing large numbers
of Arrays, including automated software and firmware upgrades for the
network.
Another option is XMS, hosted on your own server. It manages all aspects
of your Xirrus wireless network. For customers using the XMS-9000-CL-x
Cloud-hosted version, all Array management is performed via the cloud.
For detailed information about XMS, refer to the XMS User’s Guide.
Xirrus-supplied Power over Gigabit Ethernet (PoGE) Injectors and
POE+ Switches
Xirrus offers 24- and 48-port enterprise-class L2+ gigabit managed access
switches with IEEE802.3at PoE+, four 1G/10G SFP+ ports, and stacking.
One-, two-, and eight-port PoGE injectors are also available for a range of
Array power requirements.
Nomenclature
Throughout this User’s Guide, Xirrus Wireless Arrays and Access Points are
referred to as simply Arrays. In some instances, the terms product and unit are
also used. When discussing specific products from the Xirrus family, the product
name is used (for example, XR-4830). The Wireless Array’s operating system is
referred to as the ArrayOS. The Web Management Interface for browser-based
management of the Array is referred to as WMI.
Arrays have very flexible radio capabilities — each of the radios may be
independently configured to support IEEE802.11a, 11b, 11g, or 11n clients or a
combination of client types. On Arrays featuring 802.11ac, this option is also
included. One radio is typically assigned as the RF monitor radio, supporting
intrusion detection and prevention, self-monitoring, and other services. Radios
support both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz, and are named iap1, iap2, ... iapn.
The Xirrus Management System is referred to as XMS. The Power over Gigabit
Ethernet system may be referred to as PoGE.
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