ERS 2500

Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series

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Powering Up
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d. The Nortel switch banner appears when you
connect to the switch through the Console port. Enter

Quick Install Guide

Ctrl+Y and type the following CLI commands:
• enable

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7. Connect the AC power cord to the back of the
switch, and then plug the other end of the cord into an • install
AC power outlet. The CLI Quickstart welcome screen helps you to
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enter the information requested at each prompt.
All documents referenced in this Quick
Installation Guide can be downloaded at
Mounting Options Reset
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Welcome to the 2550T setup utility. You

Warning: You must use a power cord set approved for the
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Steps 1 3 2500 Series switch and the power receptacle type in your country.
will be requested for information to initially

Before you start

configure for the switch. When finished the
information will be applied and stored in
4. If you are mounting the switch on the switch NVRAM. Once the basic parameters

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8. Check the front-panel LEDs as the device

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are configured, additional configuration can
a table or shelf, attach the rubber proceed using other management interfaces.
powers on to be sure the PWR LED is lit. If not,
feet to the device as indicated. Press ^C to abort at any time.
check that the power cable is plugged in correctly.
The in-band IP Address prompt line appears
1. Confirm that you have the tools and package Please provide the in-band IP Address[0.0.0.0]:
contents as follows: a. Set the device on a flat surface near an Front Panel 2526T-PWR with 12 PoE ports 10.127.232.30

Tools Required: AC power source, making sure there are at Speed

Link/Act
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2526T-PWR The in-band sub-net mask prompt line appears
Please provide the in-band sub-net mask[0.0.0.0]:
least 2 inches (5.1 cm) of space on all sides
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Phillips #2 screwdriver
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Base

Status 255.255.255.0
for proper air flow and at least
PWR

Package Contents: PoE

The Default Gateway prompt line appears

5 inches (12.7 cm) at the back for power cord
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Please provide the Default Gateway[0.0.0.0]:

b clearance. Front Panel 2550T-PWR with 24 PoE ports 10.127.232.1

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2550T-PWR
The Read-Only Community String prompt line appears
Speed
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PWR String[**********]:******
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The confirm Read-Only Community String prompt line appears

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5. If you are mounting the switch on a

PWR
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The 2500 Series switches begin switching data as soon as you

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rack, attach the rack mount brackets

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attach network devices and connect the switch to the power

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a. Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series switch to each side of the device using the
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supply. The Read-Write Community String prompt line appears

b. Rack and wall mounting hardware screws provided. Choose the Please provide the Read-Write Community
• Rack and wall mounting brackets (2) appropiate rack-mount for attaching

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String[**********]:*******
• Screws for attaching brackets to the the switch to your data or phone rack. Setting IP parameters using the console port The confirm Read-Write Community String prompt line appears
switch (8) a. Slide the switch into 25
Speed
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and CLI Quickstart Please confirm the Read-Write Community
• Screws for attaching the switch to the
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the rack. Insert and

Reset 5
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9. To set IP parameters using the console port and CLI Quickstart,

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equipment rack (2x4)

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tighten the rack-mount

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The Quick Start VLAN prompt line appears

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perform the following tasks:

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Choose the appropriate rack-mount

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screws.
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screws for attaching the switch to your

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The Basic Switch parameters configuration confirmation appears
data or phone rack. a. Connect a terminal to the console port of the switch. Basic switch parameters have now been configured and
c. Adhesive foot pads (4) Any terminal or PC with an appropriate terminal emulator can be saved.
d. AC power cord 6. If you are mounting the switch on a wall, position the brackets so that used as the management station. The Terminal emulation

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the brackets are 90 degrees to the switch side and two-holeedge faces

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settings table below lists the parameters that must be used with
the bottom of the switch. any terminal emulation software used to connect to the switch.
2. (Optional) Prepare the rack:
a. Provide 2.8 inches of vertical space for each Stacking ERS 2500 switches
switch in an EIA or IEC-standard 19-inch a. Attach the brackets to each side of
Speed
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Reset 5
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the device.
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(48.2-centimeter) equipment rack.

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10. Rear ports support Stacking Mode operation

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b. Bolt the rack to the floor and brace it, if necessary.

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Port Select
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beginning in software release 4.1 and higher.

Unit
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Stacking ne
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MODE:
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c. Ground the rack to the same grounding electrode

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Stacking capability is available through one of two

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used by the power service in the area. The ground

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50-60 AC
100-240V
ACLINE

ways:
path must be permanent and must not exceed - Stacking License for ERS 2500 units with order
1 Ohm of resistance from the rack to the grounding codes AL2500xxx-E6
electrode. Nortel recommends using a filter or surge - Stack Pre-enabled ERS 2500 units with ordercodes
b. Secure the brackets
suppressor. To connect the terminal to the switch console port, you require a AL2515xxx-E6
to the wall using

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appropriate screws and console cable and connector to match the male DTE connector For more information about rear port functionality,
3. When you install the switch into a network, wall anchors (not refer to the Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 Series
(DB-9) on the switch.
ensure you use the following required cables: provided).
• Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable with an RJ-45 connector (for b. Set the terminal protocol on the terminal or You are now ready to use the 2500 Series switch
Note: One 2500 Series switch weighs as much as
100 Mb/s operation) terminal emulation program to VT100 and in your network installation.
11.6 lbs (5.26 kg). Ensure you choose fasteners
• Category 5 UTP cable with an RJ-45 connector (for 100 VT100/ANSI.
appropriate for the weight of the unit. One person can lift
Mb/s operation) c. Connect to the switch using the terminal or
• Category 5 Four-Pair UTP cable with an RJ-45 connector and install the 2500 Series switch.
terminal emulation application.
(for 1000 BASE-T ports with 1000 Mb/s operation)
• Console Port Straight-through serial cable with DB-9 female
connector at one end
NN47215-300 (323170-B) Ver. 02.02