Aerohive Networks Aerohive APs, Hardware Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...ed Aerohive Networks the Aerohive Networks logo HiveOS HiveAP and HiveManager are trademarks of Aerohive Networks Inc All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purp...

Page 3: ...guide describes Aerohive hardware devices including component descriptions installation and mounting instructions wiring diagrams and hardware specifications for each device This guide is useful resource for all Aerohive administrators ...

Page 4: ...P350 14 Device Power and Environmental Specifications 15 Chapter 2 The AP340 Platform 17 AP340 Product Overview 18 Ethernet and Console Ports 20 Smart PoE 21 Aggregate and Redundant Interfaces 21 Console Port 23 Status LEDs 24 Antennas 24 Configuring Antennas 25 MIMO 26 Using MIMO with Legacy Clients 28 Mounting the AP340 29 Ceiling Mount 29 Locking the AP340 30 Plenum Mount 31 Suspended Mount 33 ...

Page 5: ...0 Safety Instructions and Site Hazard Warnings 50 Mounting the AP170 51 Vertical Pole Mount 52 Horizontal Pole Mount 53 Flat Surface Mount 54 Attaching External Antennas 55 Attaching the Ethernet Cable Waterproof Housing 56 PoE and Ethernet Protection 56 Accessing the Internal Reset Switch 58 Device Power and Environmental Specifications 59 Chapter 5 AP110 and AP120 Platforms 61 AP110 and AP120 Pr...

Page 6: ...ter 7 The HiveManager Platform 75 Product Overview 76 Ethernet and Console Ports 77 Status LEDs 78 Rack Mounting the HiveManager 79 Device Power and Environmental Specifications 80 Chapter 8 The High Capacity HiveManager 81 Product Overview 82 Rack Mounting the High Capacity HiveManager 84 Replacing Power Supplies 87 Replacing Hard Disk Drives 88 Device Power and Environmental Specifications 89 In...

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Page 8: ...Y data rate up to 450 Mbps per radio The AP330 has internal antennas and the AP350 has detachable external antennas They both have dual 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports for link aggregation or link redundancy Their systems can accept power from either an 802 3af or 802 3at standard POE power injector or from an AC DC power adapter connected to a 100 240 VAC input power source This chapter covers the fol...

Page 9: ...nnas that have white ribbed rings and are labelled 2 4 GHz to the connectors that are labelled 2 4 GHz Connect the antennas that have gray knurled rings and are labelled 5 GHz to the connectors that are labelled 5 GHz and are encircled by a gray line For details see Antennas on page 11 Console port You can access the CLI by making a serial connection to the RJ 45 console port The management statio...

Page 10: ...aight through and cross over Ethernet cables automatically For details see Ethernet and Console Ports on page 10 Reset Button The reset button allows you to reboot the device or reset the HiveAP to its factory default settings Insert a paper clip or something similar into the Reset pinhole and press the reset button To reboot the device hold the button down for 5 seconds To return the configuratio...

Page 11: ...ing of the RJ 45 console port is the same as that for the AP340 which is shown in Figure 2 on page 20 Similarly cabling and connection details for the AP330 and AP350 are the same as those for the AP340 see Figure 3 on page 23 Status Indicator The status indicator appears in the triangular region on the top surface of the AP330 and AP350 It is illuminated by various colors to indicate different st...

Page 12: ...he articulated antennas hinge and swivel The non articulated antennas are intended for wall installations and have a fixed orientation in the same direction as the antenna connectors For more information about configuring antennas for the best coverage see Configuring Antennas on page 25 Connect the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz antennas to the connectors with the corresponding 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz labels In add...

Page 13: ...et cables to the HiveAP as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Attaching the rail mount to a ceiling track For narrower tracks you can order a pair of 9 16 rail mounts from Aerohive AH ACC 9 16 CLIP 330 AP350 One rail mount in the pair is flush and the other is recessed You can slide the rail mount along the ceiling track if you need to adjust its location Press the rail mount against the ceiling track so ...

Page 14: ...n align the two V shaped tabs and the security tab extension on the rail mount with the tab slots and security screw cavity on the HiveAP and press the HiveAP upward until it snaps into place 3 Security tab extension Security screw cavity Tab slot Tab slot V shaped tab V shaped tab side view Security screw cavity Tab slot Tab slot Security tab extension V shaped tab V shaped tab bird s eye view 2 ...

Page 15: ...screw driver that will accept the bit The correct bits are available from Aerohive in sets of three AH ACC SEC BIT 330 AP350 3PK 1 If you want to hide the USB port attach the USB port cover by pushing the tab on the cover into the port 2 Insert the security screw through the hole in the cover and the hole in the chassis Using a screwdriver with a drilled spanner bit fasten the screw to the securit...

Page 16: ...2 11b g n antennas and three omnidirectional 802 11a n antennas Serial port RJ 45 bits per second 9600 data bits 8 parity none stop bits 1 flow control none Ethernet ports Eth0 autosensing 10 100 1000Base T TX Mbps with IEEE 802 3af and 802 3at compliant PoE Power over Ethernet Eth1 autosensing 10 100 1000Base T TX Mbps no PoE support Power Specifications AC DC power adapter Input 100 240 VAC Outp...

Page 17: ...Chapter 1 The AP330 and AP350 Platforms 16 Aerohive ...

Page 18: ...led smart PoE Power over Ethernet to adjust its power consumption automatically in response the available power in different environments Smart PoE supports the IEEE 802 3af standard and the 802 3at pre standard This chapter covers the following topics relating to the AP340 AP340 Product Overview on page 18 Ethernet and Console Ports on page 20 Status LEDs on page 24 Antennas on page 24 Mounting t...

Page 19: ...attaching a lock and cable such as a Kensington notebook lock to the device lock slot or by using the lock adapter that is included in the mounting kit and a padlock For more information see Locking the AP340 on page 30 802 11a b g n RP SMA Connectors You can connect up to six detachable single band antennas to the male 802 11a b g n RP SMA reverse polarity subminiature version A connectors Connec...

Page 20: ... available as an extra option Because the HiveAP does not have an on off switch connecting it to a power source automatically powers on the device Console Port You can access the CLI by making a serial connection to the RJ 45 console port The management station from which you make a serial connection to the HiveAP must have a VT100 emulation program such as Tera Term Pro a free terminal emulator o...

Page 21: ... Pin MDI MDI X MDI or MDI X 1 2 3 4 1 Transmit DC DC DC1 DC1 DC1 DC1 2 Transmit DC DC DC1 DC1 DC1 DC1 3 Receive DC DC DC1 DC1 DC1 DC1 4 unused DC DC2 DC2 DC2 DC2 5 unused DC DC2 DC2 DC2 DC2 6 Receive DC DC DC1 DC1 DC1 DC1 7 unused DC DC2 DC2 DC2 DC2 8 unused DC DC2 DC2 DC2 DC2 MDI Medium dependent interface for straight through connec ions MDI X Medium dependent interface for cross over X connecti...

Page 22: ...s are connected to the network and are in backhaul mode the HiveAP transmits broadcast traffic only through ETH0 The HiveAP transmits broadcast traffic through ETH1 only when ETH0 does not have network connectivity When both Ethernet interfaces are connected to the network and are in access mode then the HiveAP transmits broadcast traffic through all the access interfaces ETH0 ETH1 and all wireles...

Page 23: ...rface enter the following commands interface eth0 bind red0 primary interface eth1 bind red0 The interface that you specify as primary is the one that the HiveAP uses when both interfaces have network connectivity Because the HiveAP uses eth0 as the primary interface by default it is unnecessary to specify primary in the first command above However it is included to make the role of eth0 as the pr...

Page 24: ...HiveAP Console Port Pin SIgnal Direction 1 RTS Request to Send Output unused 2 DTR Data Terminal Ready Output unused 3 TXD Transmitted Data Output 4 Ground Ground 5 Ground Ground 6 RXD Received Data Input 7 DSR Data Set Ready Input unused 8 CTS Clear to Send Input unused Because this is a console port only pins 3 4 5 and 6 are currently in use Table 3 Wiring information for a serial cable with RJ ...

Page 25: ...is in access mode and active Steady amber Wireless interface is in backhaul mode but inactive Pulsing amber Wireless interface is in backhaul mode and is connected with other hive members Alternating green and amber Wireless interface is in backhaul mode and is searching for other hive members Antennas The AP340 can accept up to six detachable dipole antennas The three shorter antennas are designe...

Page 26: ...ttom HiveAPs accommodate external antennas via coaxial jacks on the chassis see Antennas on page 24 These jacks are standard male RP SMA connectors Coverage patterns are not perfect for these antennas and they often broadcast slightly in directions other than the primary one These extra lobes can be seen in both of the patterns shown below 5 GHz Antenna for IEEE 802 11a n Length when fully extende...

Page 27: ...802 11n standard in which multiple RF links are formed on the same channel between the transmitter and receiver simultaneously To accomplish this the transmitter separates a single data stream into multiple spatial streams one for each RF chain an antenna various digital signal processing modules linked to the antenna The transmit antennas at the end of each RF chain then transmit their spatial st...

Page 28: ...rocessors in the multiple receive chains are able to combine their processing efforts to sort through all the received data and reconstruct the original message Furthermore because the transmitter makes use of multiple RF chains there is an even richer supply of signals for the receive chains to use in their processing To set the transmit and receive RF chains for a radio profile enter the followi...

Page 29: ...eed of 802 11a b g client traffic Although 802 11a b g client traffic can benefit somewhat from an 802 11n access point using MIMO supporting such legacy clients along with 802 11n clients can have a negative impact on 802 11n client traffic Legacy clients take longer to send the same amount of data as 802 11n clients Consequently legacy clients consume more airtime than 802 11n clients do causing...

Page 30: ...ling track and fasten the mounting plate to the clips as shown in Figure 9 When you have the mounting plate in the correct location cut or drill a hole in the ceiling through which you can then pass the Ethernet and power cables Figure 9 Attaching the track clips and mounting plate to the ceiling track Attach the AP340 to the mounting plate and connect the cables as shown in Figure 10 on page 30 Y...

Page 31: ...he AP340 to the mounting plate 2 Link a padlock through the opening in the adapter and engage the lock to secure the AP340 to the mounting plate The opening is 1 8 0 3 cm in diameter at its narrowest You can tie the cables to the tie points small arched strips on the mounting plate to prevent them from being pulled out of their connections accidentally With the AP340 upside down align its port sid...

Page 32: ...aching the AP340 to the mounting plate 4 Remove the ceiling tile next to the area where you want to mount the device 5 Press the hanger frame downward into place on the ceiling track until the claws on each leg grips the track below the top ridge see Figure 14 Insert the hanger clip through the large hole in the mounting plate Squeeze the hanger clip to pull the tabs on the feet inward until they ...

Page 33: ...cables to the network and if not using PoE connect the power cord to a power source 8 Replace the ceiling tile to complete the installation Hanger frame 5 4 Remove the ceiling tile and enter the plenum Press the hanger frame onto the ceiling track bird s eye view with the ceiling tiles and ceiling tracks removed for clarity AP340 attached to the mounting plate 6 Insert the hanger clip upward throu...

Page 34: ...ack through the center hole in the locking device and then continue pulling it through the locking device until the AP340 is suspended at the height you want see Figure 17 on page 34 The center tube that runs through the locking device is designed to allow you to pull the rope wire up through it while preventing the rope from slipping back down If you ever pull too much rope through and need to pu...

Page 35: ...hile maintaining pressure on the tube adjust the rope until the AP340 is at the height you want When you are satisfied stop pressing against the tube so that it can regain its grip on the rope Figure 18 Releasing the wire rope from the locking device Clip 3 Wrap the wire rope around a beam clip the hook to the rope and then pull the rope downward until it is taut against the beam Pull downward on ...

Page 36: ... their connections accidentally Mounting plate AP340 Wall Orient the mounting plate as shown and attach it to a secure object such as a wall post or beam Use 8 screws for the oblong holes or 10 screws for the larger round holes Cut or drill a hole through the large space near the bottom of the mounting plate to pass the cables through to the AP340 Insert the tabs on the mounting plate into the slo...

Page 37: ...ight 3 lb 1 36 kg Antennas Three omnidirectional 802 11b g n antennas and three omnidirectional 802 11a n antennas Serial port RJ 45 bits per second 9600 data bits 8 parity none stop bits 1 flow control none Ethernet ports autosensing 10 100 1000 Base T TX Mbps both ports are compliant with the IEEE 802 3af and 802 at standards for PoE Power over Ethernet Power Specifications AC DC power adapter I...

Page 38: ...ower consumption automatically in response to the available power in different environments Smart PoE supports the IEEE 802 3af and 802 3at standards This chapter covers the following topics relating to the AP320 AP320 Product Overview on page 38 Ethernet and Console Ports on page 40 Status LEDs on page 40 Antennas on page 41 Mounting the AP320 on page 41 Ceiling Mount on page 42 Surface Mount on ...

Page 39: ...tional states for system power firmware Ethernet interfaces and radios For details see Status LEDs on page 40 ETH0 10 100 1000 Mbps PoE Port and ETH1 10 100 1000 Mbps Port The two 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports ETH0 and ETH1 receive RJ 45 connectors The AP320 can receive power through an Ethernet connection to the ETH0 port from PSE power sourcing equipment that is compatible with the 802 3af and...

Page 40: ...rial connection settings bits per second 9600 data bits 8 parity none stop bits 1 flow control none For details see Ethernet and Console Ports on page 40 Device Lock Slot You can physically secure the AP320 by attaching it to a mounting plate that is clipped to a ceiling track and then using a screw with a unique head design to fasten the AP320 to the mounting plate through the device lock slot Th...

Page 41: ...a serial connection between your management system and the HiveAP The pin to signal mapping of the RJ 45 console port is the same as that for the AP340 which is shown in Figure 3 on page 23 Similarly cabling and connection details for the AP320 are the same as those for the AP340 see Figure 3 on page 23 Status LEDs The five status LEDs on the top of the AP320 indicate various states of activity th...

Page 42: ...e 5 GHz for IEEE 802 11a These interface to radio relationships are permanent Although hive members automatically adjust their signal strength according to their environments you can resize the area of coverage by increasing or decreasing the signal strength manually by entering the interface wifi0 wifi1 radio power number command where number can be from 1 to 20 and represents a value in dBm MOUN...

Page 43: ...e ceiling tiles back into their former position For clarity the power and Ethernet cables are not shown in the illustrations Ceiling track Track clips Mounting plate 3 1 Press the clips against the ceiling track and swivel them until they snap into place gripping the edges of the track If necessary slide the clips and mounting plate along the track until they are in the spot you want Then tighten ...

Page 44: ...e surface Then through the large opening in the lower part of the plate make a hole in the wall so that you can pass the cables through to the HiveAP Finally attach the device to the plate and connect the cables as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Mounting the AP320 on a wall Security screw Ceiling track Mounting plate AP320 Note The ceiling tiles are removed for clarity Orient the mounting plate as sho...

Page 45: ...re 7 Figure 7 Using the rubber feet to provide clearance for cables You can use the locking screw to secure the AP320 to the mounting plate For information see Locking the AP320 on page 43 Mounting plate Attach the four rubber feet here Run all the cables between the mount ing plate and the wall before fastening the plate in place with the screws The rubber feet provide clearance for the cables to...

Page 46: ... cm D Weight 2 lb 0 9 kg Antennas Three omnidirectional 802 11b g n antennas and three omnidirectional 802 11a n antennas Serial port RJ 45 bits per second 9600 data bits 8 parity none stop bits 1 flow control none Ethernet ports two autosensing 10 100 1000 Base T TX Mbps ports the ETH0 port is compliant with the IEEE 802 3af and 802 at standards for PoE Power over Ethernet Power Specifications AC...

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Page 48: ...PoE Power over Ethernet that follows the IEEE 802 3at standard This chapter covers the following topics relating to the AP170 device AP170 Product Overview on page 48 Ethernet Port on page 49 Antennas on page 49 Installing the AP170 on page 50 Kit Contents Required Accessories and Tools on page 50 Safety Instructions and Site Hazard Warnings on page 50 Mounting the AP170 on page 51 Vertical Pole M...

Page 49: ...AP170 chassis The durable weatherproof AP170 chassis is designed for deployment in extreme conditions Features include six grounding lugs four antenna connectors and a waterproof 10 100 1000 Ethernet connector The device ships with a complete mounting kit see AP170 kit contents on page 50 Outdoor antennas The AP170 supports four external antennas two 2 4 GHz band IEEE 802 11b g n with a 5 dBi gain...

Page 50: ...GHz antennas link to the a 5 GHz radio for 802 11a n The two radios can operate concurrently Although hive members automatically adjust their signal strength according to their environments you can manually resize the area of coverage by increasing or decreasing the signal strength To resize the coverage area enter the interface wifi0 wifi1 radio power number command where number can be from 1 to ...

Page 51: ...instructions for future reference To comply with RF radio frequency exposure limits do not place the AP170 within 8 20 cm of people You can install the AP170 in wet windy locations Therefore make sure to install the Ethernet cable housing for a complete waterproof connection To protect the AP170 from lightning do not place it at the highest point of a building or structure To install the AP170 you...

Page 52: ...ed out Do not locate the AP170 enclosure near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come into contact with such circuits During installation exercise extreme care not to come into contact with these circuits which can cause serious injury or death For proper installation and grounding of the product refer to national and local electrical codes NFPA National...

Page 53: ...he hose strap around the pole and tighten the clamp with a 1 4 2 cm slotted screwdriver or a 5 16 8 mm drive socket or nut driver 5 Connect the grounding cable to the grounding lug on the unit as shown in Figure 5 on page 55 Connect the other end of the cable to an appropriate ground Plane bracket Base bracket 1 2 Attach the base bracket to the plane bracket using 4 1 4 6 mm round head screws with...

Page 54: ...riate ground When attaching the AP170 to a horizontal pole such as the arm of a street light make sure that the face of the device is perpendicular to the Earth for optimal RF coverage Figure 4 Correct and incorrect orientation of the AP170 when mounted to a horizontal pole Plane bracket Base bracket 1 2 Attach the plane bracket to the back of the unit using 4 3 8 x 1 2 10 mm x 13 mm hex head bolt...

Page 55: ...unit using a hex nut lock washer and flat washer on each bolt to tighten the unit to the surface As you tighten the nuts the flanges on the back of the bolt sleeve will expand in the hole securing the device in place 6 Connect the grounding cable to the grounding lug on the unit as shown in Figure 5 on page 55 Connect the other end of the cable to an appropriate ground If you are not installing th...

Page 56: ...e and antennas are labeled To connect the antennas screw them onto the antenna connectors by hand turning them clockwise until tight It is extremely important to properly ground your device to complete your installation You do not need to use a tool to tighten the antennas or apply self amalgamating PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene tape around the threads of the connectors to create a waterproof seal ...

Page 57: ... onto the threaded connector cover 7 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a PoE injector or Ethernet protector Figure 6 Ethernet housing assembly POE AND ETHERNET PROTECTION In most cases you can connect an Ethernet cable directly from the AP170 to a PoE enabled switch or to a PoE injector SKU AH ACC INJ 30W XX inside the building In some cases you might need to install an outdoor waterp...

Page 58: ...nnecting the Ethernet protection device SKU AH ACC 1G ETH PROT Ethernet Protector Ethernet Protector Ethernet Protector Outdoor PoE injector Indoor PoE Injector PoE Switch Switch Indoors This arrangement does not require an Ethernet protector because it is built into the outdoor PoE injector AP170 outdoors Ethernet cable Wireless link To network To network Switch To network To network through a Hi...

Page 59: ...ge of the switch to depress the switch mechanism Hold this position for a minimum of 10 seconds to reset the device See Figure 9 Figure 9 The AP170 internal reset switch 3 Replace the top being careful not to disturb the weatherproofing gaskets 4 Tighten the six screws to secure the top to the chassis Be very careful not to disturb the black rubber and woven metal gaskets when removing or replacin...

Page 60: ... 2 199 kg with antennas 6 05 lb 2 744 kg with antennas and brackets Antennas 4 N type female connectors for external antennas Ethernet connector autosensing 10 100 1000 Base T Mbps compliant with the IEEE 802 3at standard for PoE Mounting options Horizontal or vertical pole mount pole must be 1 to 3 5 2 5 cm to 8 9 cm in diameter Wall or flat surface mount Power Specifications PoE nominal input vo...

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Page 62: ...sing PoE Power over Ethernet that follows the IEEE 802 3af standard or the 802 3at pre standard Optionally they can be powered by an AC DC desktop power adapter This chapter covers the following topics relating to the AP100 series AP110 and AP120 Product Overview on page 62 Ethernet Port on page 63 Status Indicator on page 64 Antennas on page 64 Mounting an AP100 Series Device on page 65 Ceiling M...

Page 63: ...tions Figure 1 AP110 and AP120 hardware components Table 1 AP110 and AP120 component descriptions Component Description Status Indicator The status indicator conveys operational states for system power firmware updates Ethernet and wireless interface activity and major alarms For details see Status Indicator on page 64 Device Lock Slot You can physically secure the HiveAP by attaching a Kensington...

Page 64: ...n reset config enable Pressing the button between 1 and 5 seconds will still reboot the HiveAP but pressing it for more than 5 seconds will not reset its configuration ETH0 PoE Port The 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet port ETH0 receives an RJ 45 connector The HiveAP can receive power through an Ethernet connection to the ETH0 port from PSE power sourcing equipment that is compatible with the 802 3af sta...

Page 65: ...e LED Brightness drop down list on the Configuration Advanced Configuration Management Services Management Options page Through the CLI enter no system led brightness soft dim off The four settings are represented graphically in Figure 2 Figure 2 Adjustable status indicator brightness levels Antennas Antennas are an integral part of both the AP110 and AP120 The AP110 has two internal dual band ant...

Page 66: ... until both tabs grip the track ensures that the clip does not snap into place prematurely with only one tab in position Figure 4 Attaching the track clip to the ceiling track 3 Twist the track clip until it snaps onto the ceiling track as shown in Figure 5 You can then slide the clip along the track to reposition it if necessary Figure 5 Securing the clip to the track and repositioning it if nece...

Page 67: ...eAP and engage the locking mechanism Figure 7 Figure 7 Locking the HiveAP with a Kensington security lock You can also mount the AP100 series device to a solid ceiling or the underside of any horizontal object such as a cross beam using three 6 or 8 screws Position the three screws in a T shaped layout two screws 2 5 cm apart from each other and the third screw center aligned between them and 4 75...

Page 68: ...rt side of the HiveAP which is located at the top of the device when it is mounted on a wall You can use a Kensington lock to secure the HiveAP to a stationary object For information see Locking the AP100 Series Device on page 66 Wall side view 1 2 3 4 Position two 6 or 8 screws 2 5 cm apart and fasten them to a secure object such as a wall post or beam Cut or drill a hole in the wall 1 2 2 5 5 cm...

Page 69: ... x 2 H x 6 5 D 16 3 cm W x 4 6 cm H x 16 3 cm D Weight 1 75 lb 0 8 kg Antennas AP110 two dual band omnidirectional 802 11a b g n antennas AP120 two omnidirectional 802 11b g n antennas and two omnidirectional 802 11a n antennas Ethernet port one autosensing 10 100 1000 Base T TX Mbps port compliant with the IEEE 802 3af and 802 at standards for PoE Power over Ethernet Power Specifications DC Input...

Page 70: ... gives small offices and teleworkers full Layer 3 network capability with local DHCP and DNS services centralized management and firewall and VPN security This chapter covers the following topics relating to the BR100 router Product Overview on page 70 Radio and Antennas on page 72 Status LEDs on page 72 Mounting and Installation on page 73 Device Power and Environmental Specifications on page 74 ...

Page 71: ...ware components Each component is described in Table 1 BR100 router component descriptions Figure 1 The BR100 router hardware components Table 1 BR100 router component descriptions Component Description Device status LED The device status LED is located on the triangular wedge on the top of the device This LED conveys operational states for system power firmware upgrades connectivity with HiveMana...

Page 72: ... of a name description the ports to which it applies and optional security and filtering rules For information about how to configure a LAN profile refer to HiveManager Help Reset button The reset button allows you to reboot the device or reinstate the default settings or to a bootstrap configuration if you have configured one Insert a paper clip or similar tool into the Reset pinhole and press th...

Page 73: ...cate link activity for the ports by color dark green and illumination pattern steady glow or flashing The meanings of the various color and illumination patterns are explained below Device Status LED Dark No power Steady amber Powered on and the firmware is running normally Flashing amber Device is performing a firmware upgrade Do not turn the device off while the LED is flashing Steady white The ...

Page 74: ...hows these keyholes Figure 3 Mounting the BR100 on a wall To mount the device on a wall first install two drywall screws 1 875 4 76 cm apart in a wall The heads of the screws cannot be wider than 0 25 0 64 cm so that they will fit inside the openings in the keyholes Place the device over the screws and press it down to secure it to the wall Feet for surface mount 4 Center to center 1 and 7 8 inch ...

Page 75: ...nnas Two embedded single band omnidirectional 802 11b g n antennas Ethernet ports One IEEE 802 3 10BASE T and IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX compliant 10 100 Mbps RJ 45 Fast Ethernet WAN port Four IEEE 802 3 10Base T and IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX compliant 10 100 Mbps RJ 45 LAN ports with autosensing and auto MDI MDI X IEEE 802 3x PAUSE frame flow control in full duplex USB connector One Type A USB 2 0 port ...

Page 76: ...agement of up to 500 HiveAPs Profile based configurations that simplify the deployment of large numbers of HiveAPs Scheduled firmware upgrades on HiveAPs by location Exportation of detailed information on HiveAPs for reporting This chapter covers the following topics related to the HiveManager platform Product Overview on page 76 Ethernet and Console Ports on page 77 Status LEDs on page 78 Rack Mo...

Page 77: ...reverse mount it USB Port The USB port is reserved for internal use Status LEDs The status LEDs convey operational states for the system power and hard disk drive For details see Status LEDs on page 78 MGT and LAN Ethernet Ports The MGT and LAN Ethernet ports are compatible with 10 100 1000 Mbps connections automatically negotiate half and full duplex mode with the connecting devices and support R...

Page 78: ... serial number label contains the FCC compliance stamp model number input power specifications and serial number for the device AC Power Inlet The three prong AC power inlet is a C14 chassis plug through which you can connect a HiveManager to a 100 240 volt AC power source using the 10 amp 125 volt IEC power cord that ships with the product On Off Switch The on and off switch controls the power to...

Page 79: ...re shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Status LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Male DB 9 console port View of the console port on HiveManager Pin Signal Direction 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect unused 2 RXD Received Data Input 3 TXD Transmitted Data Output 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready unused 5 Ground Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready unused 7 RTS Request to Send unused 8 CTS Clear to Send unused The above pin assignments show a D...

Page 80: ...5 Depending on the layout of your equipment rack you might need to mount the HiveManager in reverse To do that move the brackets to the left and right sides near the rear before mounting it Figure 5 Mounting the HiveManager in an equipment rack 1 Position the HiveManager so that the holes in the mounting brackets align with two mounting holes in the equipment rack rails 2 Insert a screw through a ...

Page 81: ... x 15 13 16 D 42 7 cm W x 4 4 cm H x 40 2 cm D Weight 13 75 lb 6 24 kg Serial port male DB 9 RS 232 port bits per second 9600 data bits 8 parity none stop bits 1 flow control none USB port standard Type A USB 2 0 port Ethernet ports MGT and LAN autosensing 10 100 1000 Base T Mbps Power Specifications ATX Advanced Technology Extended autoswitching power supply with PFC power factor corrector Input ...

Page 82: ...e based configurations that simplify the deployment of large numbers of HiveAPs Scheduled firmware upgrades on HiveAPs by location Exportation of detailed information on HiveAPs for reporting Hot swappable power supplies Cold swappable hard disk drives This chapter covers the following topics related to the High Capacity HiveManager platform Product Overview on page 82 Rack Mounting the High Capac...

Page 83: ...n first level RAID Redundant Array of Independent Drives mirrored hard disk drives to provide fault tolerance data reliability and increased performance Front Mounting Brackets When used with the rack mounting kit the two front mounting brackets allow you to mount the High Capacity HiveManager in a standard 19 48 26 cm equipment rack For rack mounting instructions see Rack Mounting the High Capaci...

Page 84: ...ity HiveManager see Ethernet and Console Ports on page 77 Reset Button The reset button allows you to reboot the High Capacity HiveManager Insert a paper clip or something similar into the hole and press the reset button between 1 and 5 seconds After releasing the button the Power LED goes dark and then glows steady amber while the software loads and the system performs a self test After the softw...

Page 85: ...und holes 1 After checking that the mounting kit contains the above parts separate the chassis rails from each slide set as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Separating the chassis rail from the nested slides 2 Position one of the chassis rails so that the slide stop is near the HiveManager mounting bracket near the front panel and the front and rear holes in the chassis rail align with the holes in the ...

Page 86: ...in the rack For round holes use the cross head screws to fasten the brackets through the holes in the rack rails to the bar nuts You can use the locator pins to help keep the bar nuts aligned to the holes See Figure 5 Figure 5 Fastening the rear mounting brackets to the rack rails Place the slide stop against the front mounting bracket Chassis rail Cross head machine screws with 10 32 threads Oute...

Page 87: ...r screws two for each of the front brackets fasten the HiveManager to the equipment rack as shown in Figure 6 If the rack has round holes use the two remaining bar nuts and locator pins and thread the screws through the rack rails into them Figure 6 Mounting the HiveManager in an equipment rack The HiveManager is now securely mounted to the front and rear rails of the equipment rack Rack rails Rea...

Page 88: ...ly from the power source 2 Lower the handle to a horizontal position 3 With your index finger press the red release lever to the left 4 While holding the release lever to the left grip the handle between your thumb and second finger and pull the power supply straight out See Figure 7 Figure 7 Removing a power supply 5 Insert a working power supply into the vacant bay and push it straight in until ...

Page 89: ...door the HDD tray automatically extends 4 Remove the failed HDD and insert a replacement 5 Close and lock the door 6 Connect a serial cable to the console port 7 Connect one end of an RS 232 serial cable to the male DB 9 console port on the HiveManager and other end to the serial port or COM port on your management system 8 Start a serial connection by running a VT100 emulation program on your man...

Page 90: ...and cord and the temperature and humidity ranges in which the device can operate Device Specifications Form factor 2U rack mountable device Chassis dimensions 16 13 16 W x 3 1 2 H x 17 D 42 7 cm W x 8 9 cm H x 43 2 cm D Weight 34 lb 15 42 kg Serial port male DB 9 RS 232 port bits per second 9600 data bits 8 parity none stop bits 1 flow control none USB port standard Type A USB 2 0 port Ethernet po...

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Page 92: ...t button 39 AP330 7 15 antennas 11 console 8 10 15 environmental specifications 15 Ethernet port 9 15 Ethernet ports 10 LED brightness control 10 locking 9 14 mounting ceiling 12 mounting surface 13 PoE 9 10 power connector 9 power specifications 15 reset button 9 security screw cavity 13 security tab cavity 9 status indicator 8 10 USB port 9 AP340 17 36 antennas 18 24 36 console 19 23 environment...

Page 93: ...r High Capacity console 83 89 environmental specifications 89 Ethernet ports 83 hard disk drives 82 88 LEDs 83 power supplies 83 power supplies replacing 87 rack mounting 82 84 86 reset button 83 serial number 83 system fans 83 I interfaces aggregate 21 redundant 22 L LAN ports 71 LEDs See individual platform entries M MIMO Multiple In Multiple Out 26 28 P PoE smart PoE 21 R radios See also indivi...