User's Manual

Wireless LAN Array
Introduction 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the Wireless LAN Array, including an overview of its key
features and benefits, and a detailed listing of the product’s physical,
environmental, technology and regulatory specifications. Section headings for
this chapter include:
z The Xirrus Family of Products
z About this User’s Guide
z Product Overview
z Key Features and Benefits
z Product Specifications (XS-3900)
The Xirrus Family of Products
The Xirrus family of products includes the following items:
z Xirrus Wireless LAN Array (XS-3900 / XS-3700 / XS-3500)
The Wireless WLAN array is specifically designed for the Enterprise
market. There are three versions of this product, each with a different
wireless capacity—sixteen IAPs (Integrated Access Points—radios) with
the XS-3900, eight IAPs with the XS-3700, and four IAPs with the XS-3500.
This User’s Guide documents the high capacity XS-3900, and where there
are operational differences between the three models these differences
are highlighted.
z Xirrus Wireless Management System (XM-3300)
The XM-3300 is used for managing large XS-3900 deployments from a
centralized Web-based interface. The XM-3300 is occasionally referred to
in this User’s Guide; however, if you need detailed information about this
product, refer to the XM-3300 User’s Guide, part number 800-0007-001.
z Xirrus Remote DC Power System (XP-3100)
The XP-3100 provides distributed DC power to multiple XS-3900 units,
eliminating the need to run dedicated AC power to each unit and
facilitating backup power when connected via a UPS.