ISCOM2924GF

USER MANUAL

Raisecom Technology Co., Ltd

(2007/07)
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Contents
Preface......................................................................................................................................2
1. General Safety Instructions...........................................................................................3
1.1. Safety Symbols .......................................................................................................3
1.2. Handling Energized Products ...............................................................................4
1.2.1 General Safety Practices.......................................................................................4
1.2.2 Connection of AC Mains........................................................................................4
1.2.3 Connection of DC Mains .......................................................................................4
1.3. Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage......................................................5
2. Specification and dimension...........................................................................................6
2.1. Hardware description ................................................................................................6
2.2. Dimension .................................................................................................................6
2.3. Working ambience ....................................................................................................6
3. Device appearance ........................................................................................................7
3.1. Front view and explanation ...................................................................................7
3.2. Rear view and explanation....................................................................................8
4. Installation & Application ...............................................................................................8
4.1. Device model ..........................................................................................................8
4.2. Methods of installation ...........................................................................................9
4.3. Connect switch........................................................................................................9
4.3.1. Connect to control platform ..............................................................................9
4.3.2. Connect to Ethernet .....................................................................................11
4.3.3. Making cable .................................................................................................11
4.4. Power Supply ........................................................................................................13
5. Notes ..............................................................................................................................14

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Preface

Contents

This manual describes how to install ISCOM2924GF Series Switch, the features and
constitution modules of the device and function of every module. It provides a standard
method of installation and cable specifications.

This manual is for hardware installation and for additional configuration operations, refers
to configuration guide.

Terminology explanation

Brief terminology of IEEE 802.3 for LANs, operates at 10Mbps based

10BASE-T
on Manchester coding and uses category-3 or better twisted-pair cable.
Brief terminology of IEEE 802.3 for LANs, operates at 100Mbps based
100BASE-TX
on 4B/5B coding and uses category-5 twisted-pair cable.
Auto-Negotiation detects the various modes that exist in the device on
auto-negotiation
the other end of the wire, the Link Partner, and advertises its own
abilities to automatically configure the highest performance mode of
interoperation.
Full-duplex Transmission of data in two directions simultaneously
Half-duplex Data can be transmitted in both Rx and Tx directions on a signal
carrier, but not at the same time.
RJ-45 An eight-wire connector used in twister pair wire
Medium dependent interface, provides the physical and electrical
MDI
connection to the cabling medium.
MDI crossover, a version of MDI that enables connection between like
MDIX
devices.

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1. General Safety Instructions

The following instructions serve as a general guide for the safe installation and
operation of telecommunications products. Additional instructions, if applicable, are
included inside the manual.

1.1. Safety Symbols

This symbol may appear on the equipment or in the text. It indicates

potential safety hazards regarding product operation or maintenance to
operator or service personnel.

Danger of electric shock! Avoid any contact with the marked surface while
the product is energized or connected to outdoor telecommunication lines.

Protective earth: the marked lug or terminal should be connected to the

building protective earth bus.

Some products may be equipped with a laser diode. In such cases, a

label with the laser class and other warnings as applicable will be
attached near the optical transmitter. The laser warning symbol may
be also attached.
Please observe the following precautions:
• Before turning on the chassis with optic module, make sure that the fiber
optic cable is intact and is connected to the transmitter.
• Do not attempt to adjust the laser drive current.
• Do not use broken or unterminated fiber-optic cables/connectors or
look straight at the laser beam.
• The use of optical devices with the equipment will increase eye
hazard.
• Use of controls, adjustments or performing procedures other than
those specified herein, may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
ATTENTION: The laser beam may be invisible!

Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation and

maintenance of this product. Only qualified and authorized service personnel should carry

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out adjustment, maintenance or repairs to this product. No installation, adjustment,

maintenance or repairs should be performed by either the operator or the user.

Before operating modules in the electricity conditions, please be noticed that optical
modules shall be connected with optical fiber wires or shield with optical module cover for
fear that laser light harms to operator’s eyes.

1.2. Handling Energized Products

1.2.1 General Safety Practices

Do not touch or tamper with the power supply when the power cord is connected. Line
voltages may be present inside certain products even when the power switch (if installed)
is in the OFF position or a fuse is blown. For DC-powered products, although the voltages
levels are usually not hazardous, energy hazards may still exist.
Before working on equipment connected to power lines or telecommunication lines,
remove jewelry or any other metallic object that may come into contact with energized
parts.
Unless otherwise specified, all products are intended to be grounded during normal use.
Grounding is provided by connecting the mains plug to a wall socket with a protective
earth terminal. If an earth lug is provided on the product, it should be connected to the
protective earth at all times, by a wire with a diameter of 18 AWG or wider. Rack-mounted
equipment should be mounted only in earthed racks and cabinets.
Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. Do not connect
telecommunication cables to ungrounded equipment. Make sure that all other cables are
disconnected before disconnecting the ground.

1.2.2 Connection of AC Mains

Make sure that the electrical installation complies with local codes.
Always connect the AC plug to a wall socket with a protective ground.
Always connect the power cord first to the equipment and then to the wall socket. If a
power switch is provided in the equipment, set it to the OFF position. If the power cord
cannot be readily disconnected in case of emergency, make sure that a readily accessible
circuit breaker or emergency switch is installed in the building installation.

1.2.3 Connection of DC Mains

Unless otherwise specified in the manual, the DC input to the equipment is floating in
reference to the ground. Any single pole can be externally grounded.
Due to the high current capability of DC mains systems, care should be taken when
connecting the DC supply to avoid short-circuits and fire hazards.

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DC units should be installed in a restricted access area, i.e. an area where access is
authorized only to qualified service and maintenance personnel.
Make sure that the DC supply is electrically isolated from any AC source and that the
installation complies with the local codes.
Before connecting the DC supply wires, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit.
Locate the circuit breaker of the panel board that services the equipment and switch it to
the OFF position. When connecting the DC supply wires, first connect the ground wire to
the corresponding terminal, then the positive pole and last the negative pole. Switch the
circuit breaker back to the ON position.
A readily accessible disconnect device that is suitably rated and approved should be
incorporated in the building installation.

1.3. Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Modules which can be plugged into chassis are sensitive to damage from static electricity.
Conversely, static voltages as high as 35,000V can be generated just by handling plastic
or foam packing material, or by sliding assemblies across plastic and carpets. Not
exercising the proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions can result in intermittent
or complete component failures. To minimize the potential for ESD damage, observe the
following guidelines:
• Always use an ESD-preventive antistatic wrist strap or ankle strap and ensure that it
makes good skin contact.
• When removing or installing a component, make sure the equipment end of your
antistatic strap leash is connected to the ESD connection sockets on the front of
the chassis or to a bare metal surface on the chassis. Avoid contact between the
component and your clothing. The wrist strap only protects the component from
ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on your clothing can still cause
component damage.
• Always place a card component-side-up on an antistatic surface, in an antistatic
card rack, or in a static shielding bag. If you are returning the item to the factory,
immediately place it in a static shielding bag.
• Handle Modules by the metal card carrier edges only; Avoid touching the board or
any connector pins.

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2. Specification and dimension

— Hardware description
— Dimension
— Working ambience

2.1. Hardware description

ISCOM2924GF is an intelligent Gigabit Optical Ethernet Switch which provides 20 Gigabit

optical SFP ports and 4 combo ports for Metro Ethernet access and aggregation.

2.2. Dimension

Dimension of ISCOM2924GF is: 1U (H)* 442(W)*360(D)*1U(H)mm, and its weight is 6kg.

It can be installed in 19 inches cabinet or on the table.

2.3. Working ambience

Environment temperature: - 10° C～55°C

Storage temperature: - 10° C～55°C
Environment humidity:10％-90％.

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3. Device appearance

3.1. Front view and explanation

ISCOM2924GF is an intelligent Gigabit Optical Ethernet Switch which provides 20 Gigabit

optical SFP ports and 4 combo ports.

(1) Switch Logo：RAISECOM ISCOM2924GF

(2) Indicators，SYS, PWR1 and PWR2

Indicator Color Status Indication

ON System is initializing when just powered on
SYS Green Flicking System works normally
OFF Software fault
ON System powered on
PWR Green
OFF System powered off
ON System powered on
PWR Green
OFF System powered off
(3)24 ETH（21-24 is Combo interface, SFP and RJ45）
(4)24 SFP Indicator (including 20 SFP and 4 Combo SFP), each interface has 2 indicatiors，
LNK and ACT.

Indicator Color Status Indication

ON The relative port is in Link up status
LNK Green Flashing The relative port is in Link down status

ON 1000Base-X port receiving or transmitting

data
ACT Green Flashing 1000Base-X port stop receiving or

transmitting data

(5) 4 RJ45 electrical interface indicator of Combo: LNK/ACT and 1000M

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Indicator Color Status Indication

ON The relative port is in Link up status
LNK/ACT Green Flicking The relative port is receiving or transmitting
data
OFF The relative port is in Link down status
ON The rate of relative port is 1000M
1000 Green
OFF Link up status, the rate of relative port is
1000M

(6) CONSOLE

3.2. Rear view and explanation

— Power socket
— Power switch
— Against ground terminal

4. Installation & Application

— Device model
— Device installation
— Connect switch
— Making cable
— Power on

4.1. Device model

model description annotations

ISCOM2924GF-AC/S Single AC power supply
ISCOM2924GF-DC/S Single DC power supply

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ISCOM2924GF-AC/D Redundancy AC power supply

ISCOM2924GF-DC/D Redundancy DC power supply

4.2. Methods of installation

9 Environmental requirements

There are heat exhausting inlets on both sides of ISCOM2924GF, the inside fans provide
cooling air for internal circuits. To maintain ambient airflow there must be some space
around the two sides or airflow path. The heat exhausting inlets should not be blocked in
case that the airflow can not flow.

9 Install onto the cabinet

Install the bracket onto the device and then fix the bracket on cabinet by the 11 screws to
make the device as stable as possible.

9 Connect to the ground

Connect the terminal to ground.

4.3. Connect switch

4.3.1. Connect to control platform

ISCOM2924GF provides RS-232 port in form of RJ45 as CONSOLE port. Connect the
CONSOLE port to PC serial port by cable, then configure, control the device through the
PC control platform.
„ Signal definition of CONSOLE port.
ISCOM2924GF provides RS-232 port in form of RJ45 as CONSOLE port, the pin serial
number of RJ45 plug and connector are showing as follows:

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Signaling and Pinouts of ISCOM2924GF CONSOLE port:

Pin number Signal Type
3 RxD In
6 TxD Out
4 ,5 GND
1 ,2 ,7 ,8 N.C

„ Signaling and Pinouts of PC serial port:

Pin Signal Type Pin Signal Type

number number
1 CD 6 DSR
2 RxD In 7 RTS
3 TxD Out 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 GND

„ CONSOLE connection and parameters:

Parameters of simulation program on PC terminal are as follows:

Baud rate – 9600
Data bit– 8
Stop bit– 1
Bit parity– None
Traffic control– None

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4.3.2. Connect to Ethernet

ISCOM2924GF is an intelligent Gigabit Optical Ethernet Switch which provides 20 Gigabit

optical SFP ports and 4 combo ports.
When enable auto-negotiation, the ISCOM2924GF Ethernet ports have the function of
Auto-MDI/MDIX, they can change the MDI and MDIX signals automatically. In any case of
using MDI port or MDIX port, and of using straight-through cable or crossover cable, the
device can always works normally.
Pin serial number of RJ45 plug and connector is available in signal definition of
CONSOLE port.

Signaling and Pinouts of MDI and MDIX are in the following table:
Pin MDI-X signal MDI signal
number
1 RD+ TD+
2 RD- TD-
3 TD+ RD+
6 TD- RD-
4 ,5 ,7 ,8 N.C N.C
When disable auto-negotiation of ISCOM2924GF Ethernet ports, they are MDI-X ports
and can be connected to PC which has MDI port though straight-through cable.

4.3.3. Making cable

Pin serial number of RJ45 plug and connector is available in signal definition of
CONSOLE port

„ Straight through cable(100M and 1000M are same)

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„ 100M crossover cable

„ 1000M crossover cable

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4.4. Power Supply

„ After install the device correctly following above steps, the device can be
powered on.
„ ON status of PWR indicator light means the system has been powered on.
„ All the indicator lights on front panel of ON status means the system is
self-checking and initializing.
„ After self-check and initialization, the device starts to operate, and then the SYS
light is flicking which means that system operates normally. Indicator lights of the
ports indicate the status of ports (ON or OFF is according to port configuration and
connection).
„ If the CONSOLE port is connected to PC and terminal software is configured
correctly before system powered on, there will be user management interface on the
PC screen, and then operation is available. (Specific operations are available in
software configuration guide)

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5. Notes

Only trained and qualified personnel should install, maintain, or install the parts of
ISCOM2924GF. The device must be installed in the place where temperature and
humidity can be controlled, meanwhile consider the electronic conductivity of
surrounding materials. Extreme moisture may result in electrical shorts, and if too dry
there may be fire. So there must be a suitable environment for the device.
„ The power supply must be grounded to discharge the static electronics.
„ There must be some space between device and the near electrical
equipments.
„ We recommend that outside device routing intersect with live wire to avoid
long paralleling.

„ Follow the guide strictly when installing.

„ Do not install the device when your hands are wet or with a lot of sweat.
„ Do not rebuild the device mechanically and electrically.
„ When install ISCOM2924GF on the table, please do not put other thing onto it.

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Technical information may be subject to change without prior notification.

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