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Contents
Installing the access controller
Confirming installation preparations
Mounting the device on a workbench
Installing the device in a 19-inch rack
Installing the device by using front and rear mounting brackets
Installing the device by using front mounting brackets and a rack shelf
Installing the device by using front mounting brackets and slide rails
Installing a lightning protector for a network port
Connecting the AC power supply to a power strip with lightning protection
Connecting the console cable and setting terminal parameters
Connecting the Ethernet cables
Connecting a copper Ethernet port
Installing the access controller
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WARNING! Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open the chassis, contact H3C Support for permission. Otherwise, H3C will not be liable for any consequence caused thereby. |
Confirming installation preparations
Before you install the device, verify that you have read "Preparing for installation" carefully and the installation site meets all the requirements.
Installation flow
Mounting the device on a workbench
If a standard 19-inch rack is not available, you can place a device on a clean, flat workbench, as follows:
1. Clean the recessed areas on the chassis bottom.
2. Attach the four rubber feet to the recessed areas on the chassis bottom.
3. Place the device on the workbench.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid placing heavy objects on the device. |
Figure 2 Mounting the device on a workbench
Installing the device in a 19-inch rack
You can install the device in a 19-inch rack by using the following methods:
· Installing the device by using front and rear mounting brackets.
· Installing the device by using front mounting brackets and a rack shelf.
· Installing the device by using front mounting brackets and slide rails.
Mounting brackets
Figure 3 Front mounting bracket
Figure 4 Rear mounting bracket
Installing the device by using front and rear mounting brackets
1. Wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure the rack is well grounded and sturdy enough.
2. Mark the position on the rack for installing the mounting brackets, and install cage nuts.
Figure 5 Installing cage nuts
3. Use the screws packed with the front mounting brackets to secure the front mounting brackets to both sides of the device.
Figure 6 Installing the front mounting brackets
4. Attach the weight-bearing screws packed with the rear mounting brackets to both sides of the device.
The rear mounting brackets work with the weight-bearing screws to support the device.
Figure 7 Installing the weight-bearing screws
5. Determine the device installation position in the rack and use screws and cage nuts to attach the rear mounting brackets to the rear rack posts.
Figure 8 Installing rear mounting brackets
6. Supporting the bottom of the device with one hand, push the device horizontally into the rack. Attach the front mounting brackets on the device to the front rack posts with screws and cage nuts, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9 Installing the device to the rack
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NOTE: After pushing the device into the rack, make sure the upper edges of the rear mounting brackets attached to the rack make close contact with the weight-bearing screws on the device. |
Installing the device by using front mounting brackets and a rack shelf
The rack shelf is an optional component that needs to be separately ordered if needed. The rack shelf in this example is for illustration only.
To install the device by using front mounting brackets and a rack shelf:
1. Wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify that the rack is well grounded and sturdy enough.
2. Use the screws packed with the front mounting brackets to attach the front mounting brackets to the device, as shown in Figure 6.
3. Attach the rack shelf to the appropriate position of the rack. See Figure 10 for reference.
Figure 10 Installing the rack shelf
4. Push the device to the rack along the rack shelf, and attach the front mounting brackets on the device to the front rack posts by using screws and cage nuts, as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11 Installing the device to the rack
Installing the device by using front mounting brackets and slide rails
The slide rails are optional components that need to be separately ordered if needed. The slide rails in this example are for illustration only.
To install the device by using front mounting brackets and slide rails:
1. Wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap and verify that the rack is well grounded and sturdy enough.
2. Use the screws packed with the front mounting brackets to attach the front mounting brackets to the device, as shown in Figure 6.
3. Install the slide rails to the rack. See Figure 12 for reference.
Figure 12 Installing slide rails
4. Holding both sides of the device, push the device to the rack along the slide rails, as shown in Figure 13. Make sure the chassis bottom makes close contact with the slide rails.
Figure 13 Installing the device to the rack
5. Attach the front mounting brackets on the device to the front rack posts with M6 screws and cage nuts.
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NOTE: Keep at least a distance of 1 U (44.45 mm, or 1.75 in) between devices for proper heat dissipation. |
Grounding the device
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WARNING! · Correctly connecting the device grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection. · Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a fire main or lightning rod. |
To ground the device:
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the grounding screw from the chassis.
2. Use the grounding screw to attach one end (with ring terminal) of the grounding cable to the chassis.
3. Connect the other end of the grounding cable according to the grounding method you use:
¡ Ground the device with a grounding strip—If a grounding strip is available at the installation site, connect the other end of the grounding cable to the grounding strip and make sure the grounding strip has been correctly grounded.
Figure 14 Grounding the device with a grounding strip
¡ Ground the device with the rack—Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the grounding point on the rack and make sure the rack has been correctly grounded.
Figure 15 Grounding the device with the rack (1)
Figure 16 Grounding the device with the rack (2)
¡ Grounding the device with a grounding conductor buried in the earth—If earth is available at the installation site, hammer a 0.5 m (1.64 ft) or longer angle iron or steel tube into the earth to serve as a grounding conductor. Weld the yellow-green grounding cable to the angel iron or steel tube and treat the joint for corrosion protection.
Figure 17 Grounding the device by burying the grounding conductor into the earth
Installing a lightning protector for a network port
A lightning protector is not provided with the device. H3C recommends that you install a lightning protector for 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper Ethernet ports.
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IMPORTANT: Before installing the lightning protector, read the instructions that come with the lightning protector. |
If part of the network cable of a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper Ethernet port must be routed outdoors, connect a lightning protector to the cable before you plug the cable into the port.
Installation procedures
To install a port lightning protector:
1. Use a double-faced adhesive tape to stick the lightning protector onto the device chassis, and make sure it is as close to the grounding screw of the device as possible.
2. Measure the distance between the protector and the grounding screw of the device, cut the ground wire of the protector as needed, and securely tighten the ground wire to the grounding screw of the device.
3. Use the multimeter to measure whether the ground wire of the protector makes contact with the grounding screw of the chassis.
4. Insert the outdoor network cable into the protector's Surge end, and insert the cable connected to the device into the Protect end. Examine the indicators on the lightning protector to verify that the connection is correct.
Figure 18 Installing a lightning protector for a network port
Precautions
If the performance of the port lightning protector is adversely affected in the following situations, follow the recommended solution:
· Problem 1—The port lightning protector is installed in reverse direction.
Solution—Connect the Surge end to the outdoor network cable and the Protect end to the network port on the device.
· Problem 2—The port lightning protector is not well grounded.
Solution—Use the multimeter to confirm that the ground wire for the protector is as short as possible to make sure it makes good contact with the grounding screw of the device.
· Problem 3—The installed port lightning protectors are not sufficient.
Solution—If the device has more than one network port to connect to other devices through outdoor cables, install a lightning protector for each network port.
Connecting the AC power supply to a power strip with lightning protection
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CAUTION: Make sure the PE terminal of the power socket has been securely grounded. |
A power strip with lightning protection is not provided with the device.
If part of the AC power line is routed outdoors, use a power strip with lightning protection to connect the AC power cord of the device to the AC power line to protect the device from being damaged by lightning strikes.
You can attach the power strip to the rack, workbench, or wall of equipment room.
After you connect the AC power cord from the device to a socket on the power strip, verify that the green RUN LED on the strip is on and the red LED is off.
If the red LED is on, use a multimeter to check the polarity of the wires in the power socket for wrong connections. If the zero wire (left) and the live wire (right) are correctly connected, check for missing grounding connection.
Figure 19 Power strip with lightning protection
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(1) Operating LED (green) |
On means the circuit is operating properly. Off means the circuit is damaged. |
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(2) Grounding/pole detection LED (red) |
On indicates a wrong wire connection (the wire is not grounded or the live line and null line are reversely connected), and you need to check the power supply line. |
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(3) Power switch |
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(4) IEC standard socket |
It is used to connect to the power supply in the equipment room through a power cord. |
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(5) Overload automatic protector |
The protector automatically opens the electric circuit when the current exceeds the threshold and closes the electric circuit when the current drops below the threshold. |
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(6) Multifunctional socket |
It is used to connect the power supply of the device. |
Connecting the console cable and setting terminal parameters
Connecting the console cable
1. Prepare a configuration terminal.
The configuration terminal can be an ASCII terminal with an RS232 serial port or a PC. The description in this section assumes that you use a PC as the configuration terminal.
2. Connect the console cable:
a. Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC.
b. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port of the device.
Figure 20 Connecting the console cable
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NOTE: · Identify the mark on the console port and make sure you are connecting to the correct port. · If the device has been powered on, connect the console cable to the PC before connecting it to the device. When you disconnect the cable, first disconnect it from the device. |
Setting terminal parameters
To set terminal parameters, for example, on a Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP HyperTerminal:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
The Connection Description dialog box appears.
2. Enter a name for the new connection in the Name field and click OK.
Figure 21 Connection description
3. Select the serial port to be used from the Connect using list, and click OK.
Figure 22 Setting the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection
4. Set Bits per second to 9600, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to None, and click OK.
Figure 23 Setting the serial port parameters
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NOTE: To restore the default settings, click Restore Defaults. |
5. Select File > Properties in the HyperTerminal window.
Figure 24 HyperTerminal window
6. On the Settings tab, set the emulation to VT100 and click OK.
Figure 25 Setting the terminal emulation in Test Properties dialog box
Connecting the Ethernet cables
Connecting a copper Ethernet port
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the copper Ethernet port of the device, and the other end to the Ethernet port of the peer device.
2. After powering on the device, examine the LEDs of the fixed copper Ethernet port.
For more information about the LED description, see "Appendix B LEDs."
Connecting a fiber port
No transceiver module is provided with the device. The device supports only LC-type fiber connectors. For transceiver module specifications, see "Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications."
Follow these guidelines when you connect an optical fiber:
· Never stare into an open fiber port, because invisible rays might be emitted from the fiber port.
· Cover the dust plug if no optical fiber connector is connected to the fiber port.
· Never bend or curve a fiber when connecting it. After a fiber is installed correctly, the bend radius must be not less than 10 cm (3.94 in).
· Keep the fiber end clean.
· Make sure the Tx and Rx ports on a transceiver module are correctly connected.
To connect the device to the network through an optical fiber:
1. Remove the dust plug on the fiber port.
2. Remove the dust cover from the transceiver module, and insert the transceiver module into the fiber port.
3. Remove the dust cover of the optical fiber connector.
4. Identify the Rx and Tx ports on the transceiver module. Plug the LC connectors at one end of the optical fiber into the Rx and Tx ports of the transceiver module and the other end into the Tx and Rx ports of the peer device.
Figure 26 Connecting an optical fiber
5. Power on the device, and examine the SFP port LEDs:
¡ If the LED is on, a fiber link has been set up.
¡ If the LED is off, no link has been set up. The reason might be wrong connection of the Tx and Rx ends. Connect the Tx and Rx ends at one end of the fiber again.
Installing a power module
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CAUTION: Do not install an AC power module and a DC power module on the same device. |
1. Remove the filler panel (if any) from the slot where you want to install a power module with a Phillips screwdriver.
Keep the remove filler panel for future use.
2. Holding the handle of the power module with one hand and supporting the bottom of the power module with another hand, push the power module into the slot along the guide rails until the power module is completely inserted.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the captive screws on the power module.
Figure 27 Installing an AC power module
Figure 28 Installing a DC power module
Connecting the AC power cord
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CAUTION: Before powering on the device, connect the grounding cable of the device. |
To connect the AC power cord:
1. Pivot the bail latch upward.
2. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC-input power receptacle on the device.
3. Pivot the bail latch downward to secure the power cord.
4. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the AC power source.
Figure 29 Connecting an AC power cord
Connecting the DC power cord
1. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the protection cover from the DC power module.
2. Correctly insert the DC plug into the DC power receptacle.
3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to fasten the screws on the DC plug.
4. Connect the other end of the DC power cord to the DC power source.
Figure 30 Connecting a DC power cord
Verifying the installation
Before powering on the device, verify that:
· The correct power source is used.
· The grounding cable is securely connected.
· The console cable and power cord are correctly connected.
· All the interface cables are cabled indoors. If any cable is routed outdoors, verify that the socket strip with a lightning protector for network ports has been properly connected.
Powering on the device
1. Power on the device. The device initializes its memory and runs the BootWare. The following information appears on the terminal screen:
System is starting...
Press Ctrl+D to access BASIC-BOOTWARE MENU
Press Ctrl+T to start heavy memory test
Booting Normal Extend BootWare....
The Extend BootWare is self-decompressing......Done!
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* H3C WX5540E BootWare, Version 5.09 *
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Copyright (c) 2004-2017 New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
Compiled Date : Mar 21 2017
CPU Type : XLP432
CPU Clock Speed : 1400MHz
Memory Type : DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Size : 8192MB
Memory Speed : 1333MHz
BootWare Size : 768KB
Flash Size : 16MB
cfa0 Size : 4002MB
CPLD1 Version : 006
CPLD2 Version : 004
PCB Version : Ver.A
BootWare Validating...
Press Ctrl+B to enter extended boot menu...
2. Press Ctrl + B at the prompt within 4 seconds to access the Boot menu. Otherwise, the system enters the system image file reading and self-compressing process.
To access the Boot menu after the system enters the system image file reading and self-compressing process, restart the device.
Loading the main image files...
Loading file cfa0:/system.bin...............................................
..............................Done.
Loading file cfa0:/boot.bin.................................................
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.......................................................Done.
Image file cfa0:/boot.bin is self-decompressing.............................
..............................Done.
System image is starting...
Cryptographic Algorithms Known-Answer Tests are running ...
CPU 0 of slot 2:
Starting Known-Answer tests in the user space.
Known-answer test for SHA1 passed.
Known-answer test for SHA224 passed.
Known-answer test for SHA256 passed.
Known-answer test for SHA384 passed.
Known-answer test for SHA512 passed.
Known-answer test for HMAC-SHA1 passed.
Known-answer test for HMAC-SHA224 passed.
Known-answer test for HMAC-SHA256 passed.
Known-answer test for HMAC-SHA384 passed.
Known-answer test for HMAC-SHA512 passed.
Known-answer test for AES passed.
Known-answer test for RSA(signature/verification) passed.
Known-answer test for RSA(encrypt/decrypt) passed.
Known-answer test for DSA(signature/verification) passed.
Known-answer test for random number generator passed.
Known-Answer tests in the user space passed.
Starting Known-Answer tests in the kernel.
Known-answer test for AES passed.
Known-answer test for HMAC-SHA1 passed.
Known-answer test for SHA1 passed.
Known-answer test for GCM passed.
Known-answer test for GMAC passed.
Known-answer test for random number generator passed.
Known-Answer tests in the kernel passed.
Cryptographic Algorithms Known-Answer Tests passed.
Line con1 is available.
Press ENTER to get started..
Press Enter at the prompt, and you can configure the device when the prompt <H3C> appears.
During the startup process, the CPLD is automatically upgraded to the latest version.