H3C WX1810H-PWR Installation guide

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H3C WX1800H Series Access Controllers
Installation Guide
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Preface
This installation guide describes the installation procedure for the H3C WX1800H series access
controllers.
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
Audience.
Conventions.
Documentation feedback.
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
Network planners.
Field technical support and servicing engineers.
Network administrators working with H3C WX1800H series access controllers.
Conventions
The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Command conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Bold
text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic
Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
from which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } *
Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select a minimum of one.
[ x | y | ... ] *
Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n>
The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.
GUI conventions
Convention Description
Boldface
Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
example, the
New User
window opens; click
OK
.
>
Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example,
File
>
Create
>
Folder
.
Symbols
Convention Description
WARNING!
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
IMPORTANT:
An alert that calls attention to essential information.
NOTE:
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
TIP:
An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Convention Description
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that
supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access
controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.
Represents an access point.
Represents a wireless terminator unit.
Represents a wireless terminator.
Represents a mesh access point.
Represents omnidirectional signals.
Represents directional signals.
Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security
gateway, or load balancing device.
Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL
VPN, IPS, or ACG module.
Examples provided in this document
Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,
configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots,
and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.
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Documentation feedback
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Contents
1 Preparing for installation ······························································· 1-1
Safety recommendations ·········································································································· 1-1
Safety symbols ················································································································ 1-1
General safety recommendations ························································································ 1-1
Electricity safety ··············································································································· 1-2
Laser safety ···················································································································· 1-2
Examining the installation site ···································································································· 1-2
Temperature and humidity ·································································································· 1-2
Cleanliness ····················································································································· 1-3
Cooling ·························································································································· 1-3
ESD prevention ················································································································ 1-3
EMI ······························································································································· 1-4
Lightning protection ·········································································································· 1-5
Installation accessories ······································································································ 1-5
Installation tools ··············································································································· 1-6
Pre-installation checklist ··········································································································· 1-7
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1 Preparing for installation
H3C WX1800H series access controllers include the following models:
WX1804H-PWR
WX1810H-PWR
WX1820H
WX1840H
The supported models vary depending on your country or region.
Safety recommendations
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury, read the following safety recommendations before
installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.
Safety symbols
When reading this document, note the following symbols:
WARNING means an alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or
followed can result in personal injury.
CAUTION means an alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or
followed can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
General safety recommendations
Make sure the installation site is flat, vibration-free, and away from electromagnetic
interferences. Make sure ESD and anti-slip measures are in place.
Keep the chassis and installation tools away from walk areas.
Do not place the device on an unstable case or desk. The device might be severely damaged in
case of a fall.
Keep the chassis clean and dust-free.
Do not place the device near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from
entering the device chassis.
Remove all cables from the device before moving it.
Ensure good ventilation in the equipment room and make sure the air inlet and outlet vents of
the device are not blocked.
Make sure the power voltage for the device is in the acceptable range.
Use a screwdriver to fasten screws.
After you move the device from a location below 0°C (32°F) to the equipment room, follow these
guidelines to prevent condensation:
{ Wait a minimum of 30 minutes before unpacking the device.
{ Wait a minimum of 2 hours before powering on the device.
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Electricity safety
Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards, such as moist floors, ungrounded
power sources, or missing safety grounds.
Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room before installation. Shut off the power
immediately if an accident occurs. Remove the power cord if necessary.
Do not work alone when you operate the device with power on.
Always verify that the power has been disconnected when you perform operations that require
the device to be powered off.
Laser safety
WARNING!
Disconnected optical fibers or connectors might emit invisible laser light. Do not stare into beams o
r
view directly with optical instruments when the switch is operating.
CAUTION:
Before you remove the optical fiber connector from a fiber port, execute the shutdown command
in interface view to shut down the port.
Insert a dust cap into any open optical fiber connector and a dust plug into any open fiber port o
r
transceiver module port to protect them from contamination and ESD damage.
Examining the installation site
The device can only be used indoors. For the device to operate correctly and have a prolonged
service time, the installation site must meet the following requirements.
Temperature and humidity
Make sure the temperature and humidity in the equipment room meet the requirements described
in Table1-1.
Lastin
g high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical
property change of materials, and metal corrosion.
Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and cause problems
including loose mounting screws and circuit failure.
High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the
reliability and lifespan of the device.
Table1-1 Temperature and humidity requirements for the equipment room
Temperature Humidity
WX1804H-PWR/WX1820H: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
WX1810H-PWR/WX1840H: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
5% RH to 95% RH, noncondensing
1-3
Cleanliness
Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of
metal components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst
case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.
Table1-2 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance Concentration limit (particles/m
3
)
Dust particles
3 x 10
4
(No visible dust on desk in three days)
NOTE:
Dust particle diameter 5 µm
The equipment room must also meet limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and
premature aging of components, as shown in Table1-3.
Table1
-3 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas Max. (mg/m
3
)
SO
2
0.2
H
2
S 0.006
NH
3
0.05
Cl
2
0.01
NO
2
0.04
Cooling
The device uses left-to-right airflow. For adequate heat dissipation, plan the installation site for the
device based on its airflow direction and make sure the following requirements are met:
A minimum clearance of 100 mm (3.94 in) is reserved around the device.
The workbench or rack where the device is to be installed has a good ventilation system.
Figure1-1 Airflow through the chassis (WX1840H)
ESD prevention
ESD prevention guidelines
To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow these guidelines:
Make sure the device is reliably grounded.
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Take dust-proof measures for the equipment room.
Maintain the humidity and temperature in the equipment room at acceptable levels.
When working with the device, always wear an ESD wrist strap or gloves and ESD garment,
and remove conductive objects such as jewelry or watch. Make sure the wrist strap makes good
skin contact and is reliably grounded.
Attaching an ESD wrist strap
No ESD wrist strap is provided with the device. Prepare one yourself.
To attach an ESD wrist strap:
1. Wear the wrist strap on your wrist.
2. Lock the wrist strap tight around your wrist to maintain good contact with the skin.
3. Secure the wrist strap lock and the alligator clip lock together.
4. Attach the alligator clip to the rack.
5. Make sure the rack is reliably grounded.
Figure1-2 Attaching an ESD wrist strap (WX1840H)
EMI
All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the device and application
system, adversely affect the device in the following ways:
A conduction pattern of capacitance coupling.
Inductance coupling.
Electromagnetic wave radiation.
Common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling.
To prevent EMI, use the following guidelines:
Take effective measures to filter interference from the power grid.
Keep the device far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency
devices.
Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary.
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To prevent signal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or overcurrent caused by lightning
strikes, route interface cables only indoors.
Lightning protection
To enhance lightning protection for the device, follow these guidelines:
Make sure the device is reliably grounded.
Make sure the AC power outlet is reliably grounded.
Install a surge protected power strip at the power input end.
Installation accessories
Figure1-3 Installation accessories
Installation accessory WX1804H-PWR WX1810H-PWR WX1820H WX1840H
Cage nut
N/A 4, user supplied N/A
4, user
supplied
M6 rack screw
N/A 4, user supplied N/A
4, user
supplied
M4 mounting
bracket screw
N/A 4 N/A 4
Rubber feet
1 1 1 1
Grounding
cable
N/A 1 N/A 1
Ring terminal
1 N/A 1 N/A
Console cable
N/A 1 1 1
Power adapter
1 N/A N/A N/A
Power adapter
N/A N/A 1 N/A
Power cord
1 N/A 1 N/A
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Installation accessory WX1804H-PWR WX1810H-PWR WX1820H WX1840H
Bail latch
N/A N/A N/A 1
Front mounting
bracket
N/A N/A N/A 2
Front mounting
bracket
N/A 2 N/A N/A
Installation tools
No installation tools are provided with the device. Prepare them yourself as required.
Figure1-4 Installation tools
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Pre-installation checklist
Table1-4 Pre-installation checklist
Item Requirements Result
Installation
site
Ventilation
A minimum clearance of 10 cm (3.9 in) is reserved
around the chassis.
The installation site has a good ventilation system.
Temperature
WX1804H-PWR/WX1820H: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F)
WX1810H-PWR/WX1840H: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to
113°F)
Humidity 5% RH to 95% RH (noncondensing).
Cleanliness
Dust concentration 3 x 10
4
particles/m
3
.
No visible dust on desk within three days.
ESD prevention
The device is reliably grounded.
Dust-proof measures are taken in the equipment
room.
Humidity and temperature are maintained in the
acceptable range.
EMI prevention
Effective measures are taken for filtering interference
from the power grid.
The protection ground of the device is away from the
grounding facility of power equipment or lightning
protection grounding facility.
The device is far away from radio transmitting stations,
radar stations, and high-frequency devices.
Electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded
interface cables, is used as required.
Lightning
protection
The device is reliably grounded.
The AC power source is reliably grounded.
(Optional.) Network port lightning protectors are
available.
(Optional.) A surge protected power strip is available.
Electricity safety
A UPS is available.
The power-off switch in the equipment room is
identified and accessible so that the power can be
immediately shut off when an accident occurs.
Safety
precautions
The device is far away from any sources of heat or moisture.
Accessories Installation accessories supplied with the device are available.
Reference
Documents shipped with the device are available.
Online documents are available.
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Contents
2 Installing the device ····································································· 2-1
Installation prerequisites ··········································································································· 2-1
Installation flowchart ················································································································ 2-1
Mounting the device on a workbench ·························································································· 2-2
Mounting the device in a 19-inch rack ·························································································· 2-3
Connecting the grounding cable ································································································· 2-5
Attaching the ring terminal to a grounding cable ······································································ 2-5
Connecting the grounding cable ·························································································· 2-5
(Optional) Installing network port lightning protectors ······································································ 2-8
(Optional) Installing a surge protected power strip ·········································································· 2-9
Connecting interface cables ······································································································ 2-9
Connecting the console cable and setting terminal parameters ·················································· 2-9
Connecting Ethernet cables ······························································································ 2-10
Connecting the power cord ····································································································· 2-11
Connecting the power adapter for the WX1804H-PWR/WX1820H access controller ····················· 2-11
Connecting the AC power cord for the WX1810H-PWR/WX1840H access controller ···················· 2-12
Verifying the installation ·········································································································· 2-12
Starting the device ················································································································ 2-13
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2 Installing the device
IMPORTANT:
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open
the chassis, contact H3C for permission. Otherwise, H3C shall not be liable for any consequence.
Installation prerequisites
You have read "Preparing for installation" carefully.
All requirements in "Preparing for installation" are met.
Installation flowchart
Figure2-1 Installation flowchart for the WX1804H-PWR/WX1820H access controller
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Figure2-2 Installation flowchart for the WX1810H-PWR/WX1840H access controller
Mounting the device on a workbench
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the device and affecting heat dissipation, do not place heavy objects on the
device.
Make sure the workbench is anti-static.
2-3
The workbench-mounting procedure is similar for WX1800H series access controllers. The following
procedure uses the WX1804H-PWR access controller as an example.
To mount the device on an anti-static workbench:
1. Place the device upside down on the workbench. Use a cloth to clean the recessed areas on
the bottom.
2. Attach rubber feet to the four recessed areas.
3. Place the device upside up on the workbench. Make sure the four rubber feet stand firmly on
the workbench.
Figure2-3 Mounting the device on a workbench
Mounting the device in a 19-inch rack
IMPORTANT:
As a best practice, reserve a clearance of 1U/44.45 mm (1.75 in) between adjacent devices for
adequate heat dissipation.
Only the WX1810H-PWR and WX1840H access controllers support rack mounting. The following
procedure uses the WX1840H access controller as an example.
To mount the device in a 19-inch rack:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the rack is sturdy and is reliably grounded.
2. Use a mounting bracket to mark the cage nut installation positions on the front rack posts.
Install cage nuts.
Figure2-4 Installing cage nuts
2-4
3. Use the M4 screws supplied with the mounting brackets to attach the mounting brackets to both
sides of the device.
Figure2-5 Attaching the mounting brackets to the device
4. Supporting the bottom of the device with one hand and holding the front of the device with the
other, put the device in the rack. Use M6 rack screws and cage nuts to attach the mounting
brackets to the front rack posts, as shown in Figure2-6. Make
sure the device is installed
securely in the rack.
Figure2-6 Installing the device in the rack
2-5
Connecting the grounding cable
CAUTION:
Correctly connecting the grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection. To
install and use the device, first connect the grounding cable reliably for the device.
Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room. Do not connect it
to a fire main or lightning rod.
Attaching the ring terminal to a grounding cable
No grounding cable is provided with the WX1804H-PWR or WX1820H access controller. You need to
purchase a grounding cable and attach the ring terminal provided with the access controller to the
grounding cable.
The WX1810H-PWR and WX1840H access controllers each are provided with a grounding cable
that has a ring terminal attached.
To attach the ring terminal to a grounding cable:
1. Cut the grounding cable to a length as required by the connection distance.
2. Use a wire stripper to strip 5 mm (0.20 in) of insulation off the end of the grounding cable.
3. Slide the heat-shrink tubing onto the cable and insert the bare metal part into the end of the ring
terminal.
4. Use a crimper to secure the metal part of the cable to the ring terminal.
5. Slide the heat-shrink tubing down the cable until the tube covers the joint.
6. Use a heat gun to shrink the tubing around the cable.
Figure2-7 Attaching the ring terminal to a grounding cable
Connecting the grounding cable
Grounding the device by using a grounding strip
The WX1800H series access controllers use the same procedure for grounding by using a grounding
strip. The following procedure uses the WX1804H-PWR access controller as an example.
To ground the device by using a grounding strip:
1. Connect the grounding cable to the device.
a. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the grounding screw from the grounding hole in the
rear panel of the chassis.
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b. Use the grounding screw to attach the ring terminal of the grounding cable to the grounding
hole and fasten the screw.
2. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the grounding strip. Make sure the grounding
strip is reliably grounded.
Figure2-8 Grounding the device by using a grounding strip
Grounding the device by using a grounding point on the rack
CAUTION:
To ground the device by using a grounding point on the rack, make sure the rack is reliably
grounded.
The WX1810H-PWR and WX1840H access controllers support grounding by using a grounding
point on the rack. The following procedure uses the WX1840H access controller as an example.
To ground the device by using a grounding point on the rack:
1. Connect the grounding cable to the device. For the connection procedure, see "Grounding the
device by u
sing a grounding strip."
2. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a grounding point on the rack.
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