Specifications

Table of Contents
Platform Guide: 1500, 3400, 6400, and 6800 vii
1
Introducing the IP Application Switch Platform
Working with the IP Application Switch platform ..................................................................1-1
Getting started ................................................................................................................................1-2
Components provided with the IP Application Switch .................................................1-3
Peripheral hardware that you provide ..............................................................................1-3
Familiarizing yourself with the IP Application Switch .............................................................1-5
Using the IP Application Switch hardware .......................................................................1-5
Understanding the Platform Guide for the 1500, 3400, 6400, and 6800 platforms ........1-7
Additional resources .............................................................................................................1-7
Stylistic conventions ..............................................................................................................1-8
2
Installing the IP Application Switch Platform
Installing and connecting the hardware .....................................................................................2-1
General recommendations for mounting a unit in a rack ............................................2-1
3
Operating the LCD Panel
Introducing the LCD panel ...........................................................................................................3-1
Using the LCD panel ......................................................................................................................3-2
Pausing on a screen ...............................................................................................................3-2
Using LCD menus ..................................................................................................................3-2
Powering up the unit .............................................................................................................3-2
Halting the unit .......................................................................................................................3-2
Powering down the unit .......................................................................................................3-3
Rebooting the unit .................................................................................................................3-3
Clearing alerts .........................................................................................................................3-3
Navigating through the LCD menus ...........................................................................................3-4
4
Using Additional IP Application Switch Functionality
Understanding LED behavior .......................................................................................................4-1
LED indicator functions ........................................................................................................4-1
LED indicator actions ............................................................................................................4-2
Standard operating states ....................................................................................................4-2
Alert conditions indicated by the LEDs ............................................................................4-3
Specific conditions alert conditions indicated by the LEDs .........................................4-3
Working with interfaces ................................................................................................................4-5
Displaying status and settings for interfaces ....................................................................4-5
Media type and duplex mode ..............................................................................................4-5
Hardware acceleration ..................................................................................................................4-7
5
Servicing the Fan Tray and Filter
Servicing the fan tray and filter ....................................................................................................5-1
Replacing the fan tray and filter ..........................................................................................5-1