SWITCHBLADE SWITCH CONTROLLER QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
SwitchBlade Switch Controller Quick Install Guide Document Number C613-04031-01 REV B. Copyright © 2003, 2002 Allied Telesyn International, Corp. 19800 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200, Bothell, WA 98011, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn. Allied Telesyn International, Corp. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice.
Quick Install Guide 3 Documentation Roadmap SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information Booklet Hardware Reference Software Reference General Customer Support Chassis & Fan Tray Quick Install Guide Visit www.alliedtelesyn.co.nz for the latest documentation, FAQs, and support information.
SwitchBlade Switch Controller Related items that can be purchased separately: ■ CPU memory pack, 256 MByte DRAM (2 x 128 MByte DIMMs). ■ SwitchCAM (Content Addressable Memory) for enhanced L2/L3 forwarding-database table size, 128 k-entry modules. ■ Blank faceplates for switch controller and line card bays (AT-SB4193). Installing A Switch Controller Switch controllers can be hot swapped. There is no need to power down the switch when installing or removing switch controllers.
Quick Install Guide 5 Figure 1: ESD socket on the SwitchBlade 8 chassis. ESD socket 5. Install the CPU memory pack Only Allied Telesyn supplied DIMMS have been tested and approved for use with SwitchBlade switch controllers. Using DIMM that has not been approved may cause unreliable operation and will invalidate the switch controller’s warranty.
SwitchBlade Switch Controller 7. Prepare the switch controller bay Remove the switch controller bay faceplate or existing switch controller To remove a bay’s faceplate: Loosen the faceplate’s two Phillips mounting screws until they disengage from the chassis, then remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate for future use. If you should remove a switch controller, replace the faceplate to prevent dust and debris from entering the chassis and to maintain proper airflow.
Quick Install Guide 7 When inserting a switch controller, take care to slide the back-panel along both guides at an equal rate. If a switch controller becomes tight, it must not be forced. Instead, gently withdraw the controller and try again, taking extra care to keep the controller aligned with the guides. Forcing a misaligned or jammed switch controller is likely to damage the controller or chassis. Figure 4: Card guides on the SwitchBlade 8 chassis.
SwitchBlade Switch Controller For DC chassis models, ensure that: • The correct DC terminal blocks on the chassis’s rear panel are wired. The blocks should correspond to PSU bays that have PSUs installed. • The DC terminals are wired to the correct polarity. • The circuit breaker supplying the DC supply circuit is On. • The standby switch on the chassis is in the Run position. Further troubleshooting information can be found in the SwitchBlade Hardware Reference.
Quick Install Guide 9 3. Check the power supply Ensure the chassis’s standby switch is in the Run position and the switch controller is receiving power (Power LED lights green). 4. Log in After the switch controller has booted, the log in prompt appears. If the log in prompt doesn’t appear, press [Enter] two or three times. When the switch controller boots for the first time it automatically creates an account with manager privileges.
SwitchBlade Switch Controller For instructions on using ASYN0 and the CLI to change ETH0’s IP address, see the “Graphical User Interface” section in the “Operations” chapter of the SwitchBlade Software Reference. 1. Connect a PC to ETH0 Use a straight-through Ethernet patch cable to connect your PC to ETH0 on the master switch controller. Two straight-through Ethernet patch cables are supplied with each chassis. The PC should be running Internet Explorer version 5.x, with JavaScript enabled.
Quick Install Guide 11 Switch Controller LEDs The following LEDs will operate if the switch controller is receiving power. Table 1: LEDs on the AT-SB4211 Switch Controller.
SwitchBlade Switch Controller Documentation And Tools CD-ROM The Documentation and Tools CD-ROM bundled with every switch controller and every chassis contains the complete Documentation Set for your switch and its expansion options, as well as tools for managing the switch. This includes: ■ The SwitchBlade Safety and Statutory Information Booklet, which provides safety and statutory information for the SwitchBlade and its accessories.
