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Connecting to Console Port for Local Management ........................................................................3-15
What Is Needed .........................................................................................................................3-15
Connecting to an IBM or Compatible Device .............................................................................3-16
Connecting to a VT Series Terminal ..........................................................................................3-17
Connecting to a Modem ............................................................................................................3-18
Connecting to the Network ...............................................................................................................3-19
Connecting UTP Cables ............................................................................................................3-19
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cables to LC Ports ..............................................................................3-23
Completing the Installation ...............................................................................................................3-25
Initial Logon to Switch Management ..........................................................................................3-25
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Using LANVIEW .................................................................................................................................4-2
Troubleshooting Checklist ..................................................................................................................4-6
Using the Reset Switch ......................................................................................................................4-8
Appendix A: Specifications
Switch Specifications ........................................................................................................................ A-1
Fiber-Optic Specifications ................................................................................................................. A-3
Console Port Pinout Assignments .................................................................................................... A-3
Torque Values ................................................................................................................................... A-4
Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................................................................... A-4
Figures
1-1 A2H123-24 Stackable Switch.................................................................................................1-2
3-1 Chassis Bottom, Rubber Feet Placement..............................................................................3-4
3-2 Area Guidelines for Switch Installation on Flat Surface .........................................................3-5
3-3 Attaching the Rackmount Brackets........................................................................................3-7
3-4 Fastening the Switch to the Rack...........................................................................................3-7
3-5 Stacking Cable Connections..................................................................................................3-8
3-6 Switch Rear View.................................................................................................................3-13
3-7 Accessing the RPS Connector.............................................................................................3-14
3-8 DB9 Male Console Port Pinout Assignments.......................................................................3-16
3-9 Connecting an IBM PC or Compatible .................................................................................3-17
3-10 Connecting a VT Series Terminal ........................................................................................3-18
3-11 Connecting to a Modem.......................................................................................................3-19
3-12 Connecting a UTP Cable Segment to RJ45 Port.................................................................3-20
3-13 Four-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100BASE-TX ..........................................3-21
3-14 Four-Wire Straight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 10/100BASE-TX................................3-21
3-15 Eight-Wire Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 1000BASE-TX.............................................3-22
3-16 Eight-Wire Straight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinouts for 1000BASE-TX..................................3-22
3-17 Cable Connection to LC Fiber-Optic Connectors.................................................................3-24
4-1 LANVIEW LEDs of A2H123-24..............................................................................................4-2
4-2 Reset Switch ..........................................................................................................................4-8