NX-5500 Integrated Services Platform Installation Guide 9035182 Published November 2017
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1 Overview Package Contents Power Supply Status LEDs Power Protection The NX-5500 Series Integrated Services Platform lets you centrally administer networks of up to 512 WLAN Access Points geographically dispersed over small or medium sized enterprise locations. WiNG Access Points intelligently handle the traffic flows, quality of service and security at remotely distributed locations, while the NX-5500 provides a single point for configuration, policy setting, and remote troubleshooting.
Overview maintenance to ensure reliability. A UPS of the proper capacity for the data processing equipment must be purchased.
2 Hardware Installation Warnings Cautionary Statements Safety Instructions for Rack Mount Installations Site Preparation NX-5500 Integrated Services Platform Installation Procedure The following figure represents the front of the NX-5500: To prepare for the installation: 1 Match the model number on the purchase order with the model numbers in the packing list and on the NX-5500. 2 Verify the contents of the box include the NX-5500 and the included hardware matches the package contents.
Hardware Installation • • Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunderstorms or other weather conditions that could cause a power surge. Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and ambient temperatures meet equipment operation specifications. Cautionary Statements Caution There are no user-serviceable components inside the NX-5500. Opening the chassis will void the warranty. Caution BIOS settings on the NX-5500 should not be changed.
Hardware Installation Mechanical Loading Mounting the NX-5500 in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading. Circuit Overloading When connecting the NX-5500 to the supply circuit, ensure protection is provided to the NX-5500 and supply wiring to avoid circuit overloads. Carefully review the equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this concern. Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of the rack mounted NX-5500 should be maintained.
Hardware Installation 4 Connect the Ethernet cables and connect the NX-5500 to the network. 5 Using a standard RS-232 console cable, connect the serial port on the NX-5500 to a serial port on a separate computer (the “configuration computer”). Use the following parameters for the serial connection: Terminal Type VT 100 Port COM port Terminal Settings • • • • • • 19200bps transfer rate 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit no flow control no hardware compression 6 Apply power to the NX-5500.
3 Basic Configuration Using the Management Interface Once the NX-5500 hardware is installed and powered on, complete the following to access the Management Interface functions: 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the front of the NX-5500, and connect the other end to a computer with a working Web browser. 2 Set the computer to use an IP address between 192.168.0.10 and 192.168.0.254 on the connected port. Set a subnet /network mask of 255.255.255.0.
Basic Configuration Using the Management Interface 7 Change the password. The Dashboard displays. You have now established a connection to the NX-5500 Management Interface. For software configuration, please see the current WiNG Controller and Service Platform Reference Guide available at www.extremenetworks.
4 NX-5500 Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions • • • Weight 10 lbs 1U, 19" rack mountable 16.93 in W x 1.73 in. H x 12.63 in. D 430 mm W x 44.2 mm H x 320.
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