Riverbed SteelConnect SDI-AP3, Hardware Manual

Page 1: ...SteelConnect Access Point Hardware Guide June 2016 ...

Page 2: ...emarks or registered trademarks of VMware Inc in the United States and in other countries This product includes Windows Azure Linux Agent developed by the Microsoft Corporation http www microsoft com Copyright 2012 Microsoft Corporation This product includes software developed by the University of California Berkeley and its contributors EMC and Comtech AHA Corporation This product is derived from...

Page 3: ... LEDs 8 2 Mounting the SteelConnect Access Point Appliances 11 Site Preparations or Considerations 11 Safety Information 11 Environmental Considerations 12 Mounting the SDI AP3 and SDI AP5 12 Installing the SDI AP5R 13 Wall Mounting the SDI AP5R 13 Pole Mounting the SDI AP5R 15 Connecting Power 17 Connecting to the Network 17 Connector Requirements 17 A Specifications 19 SDI AP3 Specifications 20 ...

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Page 5: ...ach software release includes release notes The release notes list new features known issues and fixed problems To see the most current version of the release notes click the version number in the lower left corner of SCM We recommend taking a look at the release notes before you begin using a new version of SCM Contacting Riverbed Technical support Problems installing using or replacing Riverbed ...

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Page 7: ...t SDI AP5R This overview provides a description of the SteelConnect appliances and includes the following sections SteelConnect Access Point Appliances on page 7 SteelConnect SDI AP5R on page 8 SteelConnect Access Point Appliances The access point appliances can easily set up an enterprise class multisite WiFi network for visitors employees and the Internet of Things Organizations have to assign u...

Page 8: ...ct SDI AP5R is an outdoor access point appliance that can easily set up an enterprise class multisite WiFi network for visitors employees and the Internet of Things Organizations have to assign users to a virtual network zone only once From then on these virtual zones automatically follow their users across all of your locations regardless which device is used Figure 1 2 SteelConnect SDI AP5R LEDs...

Page 9: ...nnectAccessPointLEDs SteelConnectOverview The AP5R LEDs are on the side of the appliance Figure 1 3 SteelConnect SDI AP5R LEDs LED Color Definition 5GHz Green Power on 2 4GHz Orange Ethernet LAN2 Green Power on LAN1 Green Power on Power Green Power on ...

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Page 11: ...ervice the appliance This sealed unit contains no user serviceable parts or adjustments Do not open or tamper with the power supply Carefully inspect the work area in which the SDI AP3 and SDI AP5 appliances will be located to ensure against hazards such as damp floors ungrounded power extension cords and missing ground connections Before operating the appliance ensure that external power sources ...

Page 12: ... equipment can cause intermittent failures Do not install the SDI AP3 and SDI AP5 appliances in areas where condensation water or other liquids may be present These may cause safety hazards and equipment failure Mounting the SDI AP3 and SDI AP5 The SDI AP3 and SDI AP5 can be mounted to a wall or ceiling using the snap disk If a solid mount is not required the appliance can be used as a tabletop un...

Page 13: ...ing the appliance Distance from the appliance to the power supply source should be considered before mounting it The AP can only be powered by PoE IEEE 802 3at through the LAN1 port Supply power by connecting the LAN1 port either to a PoE injector or a PoE capable switch port Use the grounding strap that ships with the SDI AP5R to prevent damage to the AP Connect one end of the grounding strap to ...

Page 14: ...holes in the four marked locations Each hole should be 37 mm 1 46 in deep and 8 mm 31 in wide Hammer the bolts into the openings Figure 2 3 Installing the Bolts 3 Place the lock and flat washers on the four cap screws and use the screws to attach the bracket to the back of the appliance Figure 2 4 Attaching the Bracket ...

Page 15: ...vice to the wall by tightening the bolt s flat washers and nuts to secure the bracket to the mounting surface Figure 2 5 Securing the AP to the Wall Pole Mounting the SDI AP5R 1 Place the lock and flat washers on the four cap screws and use the screws to attach the bracket to the back of the AP Figure 2 6 Attaching the Bracket ...

Page 16: ...AP5R 2 Determine placement horizontal or vertical and use the four round head screws to attach the pole mount bracket Figure 2 7 Attaching the Pole Mount Bracket 3 Thread the open end of the pole strap through the two tabs on the pole mount brackets Figure 2 8 Attaching the Straps to the Pole Mount Bracket ...

Page 17: ...wer by PoE through the LAN1 port Supply power by connecting the LAN1 port to a PoE injector or a PoE capable switch port Connecting to the Network Connect the AP to your local network In order to find a SteelConnect Manager instance the AP needs Internet access Make sure the network provides a DHCP service so the AP can establish a connection automatically Connector Requirements Follow these guide...

Page 18: ...ConnectorRequirements Make sure the total plug length is 30 mm 1 3 in or less Remove the band protection with a cutter if needed Remove the catch completely for easy maintenance Place the sleeve around the cable and plug the connector into the appliance Make sure to pull the screw cap tight ...

Page 19: ...s Point Hardware Guide 19 A Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the SteelConnect AP appliances SDI AP3 Specifications on page 20 SDI AP5 Specifications on page 20 SDI AP5R Specifications on page 21 ...

Page 20: ...optional Dimensions 18 9 x 21 0 x 4 5 cm 7 44 x 8 26 x 1 77 i n Weight 0 9 kg 2 0 lb Temperature Range Operating 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Specification Definition Radio Specification 1 x 802 11 g n radio on 2 4 GHz 1 x 802 11 a n ac radio on 5 GHz DFS 1750 Mbps max rate 3 x 3 MIMO with 3 spatial streams Internal 3D sectorized antenna array 3 x 4dBi on 2 4 GHz 3 x 5dBi on...

Page 21: ... radio on 2 4 GHz 1 x 802 11 a n ac radio on 5 GHz DFS 1750 Mbps max rate 3 x 3 MIMO with 3 spatial streams Omni directional antennas N type 3 x 5dBi on 2 4 GHz 3 x 7dBi on 5 GHz Interface 2 GbE Power 802 3at PoE Dimensions 28 5 x 21 8 x 5 3 cm 11 22 x 8 58 x 2 10 in Weight 4 kg 8 8 lb Temperature Range Operating 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Storage 30 to 80 C 22 to 176 F ...

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