CommScope SYSTIMAX iPatch Panel Bedienungsanleitung

The SYSTIMAX®iPatch®System

Panel Manager Guide

June 2009

Material ID 860 442 573

Guide: SYSTIMAX®iPatch®Panel Manager Guide

Printed in the U.S.A.

860 442 573

SYSTIMAX Solutions is a trademark of CommScope. All trademarks identified by ® and ™ are registered

trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective

owners.

The SYSTIMAX®iPatch®System is covered by one or more U.S. patents, including: 6222908; 6234830;

6285293; 6330307; 6350148; 6424710; 6522737; 6688910. The iPatch System also is covered by patents

and or patents pending in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Egypt, the EC, Hong

Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Russian Federation,

Singapore, Taiwan, and Turkey.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions v

Overview 1–1

iPatch System Components 1–1

iPatch Panel 1–2

iPatch Manager 1–2

System Manager Software 1–2

iPatch Manager Display and Menu 1–2

The Display, Buttons, and LEDs 1–2

The Sounds 1–3

The Ready Screen 1–3

The Menu 1–5

How the iPatch System Tracks Patch Connections 1–5

Good Practices 1–5

Items Provided with the Panel Manager 1–6

Items Provided with the Network Manager Module 1–7

How To Contact Us 1–8

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Installing the iPatch Equipment 2–1

System Configurations 2–1

The Standard Configuration 2–1

An Alternate Configuration 2–2

A Stand-Alone System Configuration 2–2

Task Overview 2–3

Installing the Equipment in the Racks 2–3

Task A. Mount the Panel Bus 2–3

Task B. Install the Network Manager Module 2–5

Task C. Mount the Panel Manager 2–7

Task D. Connect Each iPatch Manager to the

Rack Manager LAN 2–10

Task E. For Each Rack with iPatch Panels, Install the Panels 2–11

Task F. Install the Other Equipment in the Racks 2–14

Task G. Cable the iPatch Panels and Other Equipment

in the Equipment Room 2–14

Setting Up the Network Connections for the Equipment Room 2–15

Task H. Finish Connecting the Selected Panel Manager 2–15

Task I. Configure the Network Settings 2–16

Setting the Patching Mode for the iPatch Manager 2–22

Adding Patch Connections 2–22

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Contents

Performing Patching Activities 3–1

Performing Guided Jobs 3–2

Selecting a Job 3–3

Performing Add Connection Jobs 3–4

Adding a Connection Between iPatch Panel Ports 3–4

Adding a Connection Between an iPatch Panel

and Other Equipment 3–5

Performing Remove Connection Jobs 3–6

Removing a Patch Connection Between

iPatch Panel Ports 3–6

Removing a Patch Connection Between

an iPatch Panel Port and Other Equipment 3–7

Performing Unguided Patching Activities 3–8

Adding Patch Connections Not in the Job Queue 3–9

Adding a Connection Between iPatch Panel Ports 3–9

Adding a Connection Between an iPatch Panel

and Other Equipment 3–10

Removing Patch Connections Not in the Job Queue 3–10

Removing a Connection Between iPatch Panel Ports 3–11

Removing a Patch Connection Between

an iPatch Panel Port and Other Equipment 3–11

Responding to Messages 3–12

How the System Deals with Patching Errors 3–13

Tracing a Patch Connection 3–13

Tracing a Patch Connection Between iPatch Panel Ports 3–14

Tracing a Patch Connection Between an iPatch Panel Port

and Equipment 3–15

Tracing and Changing a Patch Connection 3–15

Tracing and Changing an Unknown Patch Connection 3–16

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Confirming Patch Connections, Responding to Alarms, and

Troubleshooting Problems 4–1

Confirming Patch Connections 4–3

Viewing Alarms 4–5

Responding to Alarms 4–6

Troubleshooting Common Problems 4–9

Testing Panels 4–14

Viewing Rack Information 4–15

Maintaining the System 5–1

Changing the Language Displayed by iPatch Manager Units 5–2

Adding an iPatch Panel, Fiber Shelf, or Fiber Module to a Rack 5–3

Removing an iPatch Panel, Fiber Shelf, or Fiber Module from a Rack 5–3

Replacing an iPatch Panel, Fiber Faceplate, or Fiber Module 5–5

Replacing an iPatch Manager 5–8

Technical Specifications and Standards A–1

Technical Specifications for the Panel Manager and

Network Manager Module A–1

Standards A–2

iPatch System Product Warranty B–1

Index C–1

Important Safety Instructions

Read and understand all instructions.

When installing, operating, or maintaining the SYSTIMAX®iPatch®equipment,

basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

1Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.

2This product should be operated using only the power supply provided by

SYSTIMAX®Solutions with the product. Consideration should be given to the

connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that

overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply

wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be

used when addressing this concern.

3For proper mounting instructions, see Chapter 2, “Installing the iPatch

Equipment” in this manual.

4Never install this product in wet locations or during lightning storms. There is a

remote risk of electric shock.

5Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may

fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6When installing iPatch equipment not described in this guide, follow the

instructions provided with that equipment. Care should be taken not to

compromise the stability of the rack by installation of equipment.

7Never push objects of any kind into this product through slots as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of

fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquids of any kind on the product.

8To reduce the risk of an electrical shock, do not disassemble this product.

Service should be performed by trained personnel only. Opening or removing

covers and/or circuit boards may expose you to dangerous voltages or other

risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical shock when the unit is

subsequently used.

9If this product is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating

ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room

ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the

equipment in an environment compatible with the product’s maximum ambient

temperature (104°F or 40°C).

10 Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

Note: All wiring that connects to the iPatch equipment must meet applicable local

and national building codes and network wiring standards for communication

cable.

Save these instructions.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to potential personal injury hazards.

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1–1

1Overview

The SYSTIMAX iPatch System is designed to help customers provide and maintain

building patch connections used to deliver telecommunications and data services.

In a standard configuration, the system includes System Manager software, one

iPatch Manager on each rack that has iPatch Panels, and iPatch Panels and Fiber

Shelves on each rack.

The features of the iPatch System include the ability to:

trace, indicate, and monitor existing patch connections at iPatch equipment

guide technicians performing patch connections at iPatch equipment

track patching changes at iPatch equipment

provide detailed information to technicians about a job or patch connection

when requested

alert technicians and the voice and data network administrator to conditions that

might require attention.

iPatch System Components

There are three main components in the iPatch System, described in the

subsections below:

iPatch Panel

iPatch Manager

iPatch System Manager Software.

There are now two types of iPatch Managers—a Rack Manager Plus and a Panel

Manager. In addition to supervising the rack, the Rack Manager Plus or Panel

Manager with a Network Manager module installed can be

configured to supervise

the equipment room and communicate directly with System Manager. Both the

Rack Manager Plus and Panel Manager can be integrated into an existing iPatch

System with Network Managers and Rack Managers.

To use a Rack Manager Plus or Panel Manager in an existing iPatch System with

Network Managers or Rack Managers, these older units must be running a software

version dated April 2003 or later. The System Manager software, used to manage

the system, must be Version 4.3 or later for Rack Manager Plus, Version 6.1 or later

for Panel Manager, and Version 6.3 or later for the Network Manager module. We

recommend that you upgrade the System Manager software to the latest version

before you install the iPatch Manager. System Manager will automatically upgrade

the software for Rack Manager Plus units and Panel Manager units. A special utility

is required to update the software for Network Manager modules. To obtain the

latest version of software, contact your SYSTIMAX Solutions local account

representative.

Note: The term “iPatch Panels” is used throughout this guide to refer to iPatch

Panels with RJ-45 connectors and to iPatch Fiber Shelves with faceplates or

modules containing fiber connectors. The term “iPatch Manager” is used to refer

collectively to both Panel Manager and Rack Manager Plus units.

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iPatch Panel

The iPatch Panel is the heart of the iPatch System. It monitors the patch

connections made at the panel by sensing the insertion of the patch cord

connectors. When the system detects a patch cord being added to the network, it

records the connection in a database. This record lets you trace the connection by

pressing the button above one of the ports containing the patch cord. An LED

above each port turns on to indicate where the connection is made.

iPatch Manager

Each rack in the iPatch System has an iPatch Manager (Rack Manager Plus or

Panel Manager), which communicates with and manages the iPatch Panels in its

rack. The Rack Manager Plus and Panel Manager can support up to 40 1U iPatch

Panels.

The iPatch Manager maintains a database of the patch connections at the rack. It

responds to button presses and sensor changes at the iPatch Panels. By

monitoring button presses and sensor changes at its iPatch Panels, the iPatch

Manager

can logically infer when patch connections are added or deleted, and

update the database accordingly.

Each iPatch Manager has a display that lets you interact with the iPatch System.

Information provided on the display:

assists the technicians performing guided patching

alerts technicians to problems with the equipment

shows the results when a patch connection is traced

provides detailed information about a job or patch connection when requested.

The iPatch Manager units in an equipment room are connected by a Rack Manager

LAN. This connection lets each iPatch Manager

be aware of events throughout the

equipment room.

A Rack Manager Plus unit or a Panel Manager with a Network Manager module

installed also can provide the functionality formerly provided by the Network

Manager. These units

can be configured to connect a group of up to 99 iPatch

Manager units to an Ethernet network. This connection lets the iPatch System

Manager Software communicate with the iPatch Manager units. Therefore, at least

one Rack Manager Plus or one Panel Manager with a Network Manager module

must be installed in each equipment room.

System Manager Software

The iPatch System Manager Software lets the voice and data network administrator

manage the patch connections for a voice and data network from a personal

computer. The software documents the voice and data network between

faceplates, consolidation points, panels, and network equipment. Through the

software, the administrator can schedule change orders for people needing

additional services or moving offices, and track the fulfillment of the change orders.

The software also alerts the administrator to conditions such as unauthorized

changes to the voice and data network, the need to acquire additional equipment,

and work that was not performed as scheduled.

iPatch Manager Display and Menu

The Display, Buttons, and LEDs

Each iPatch Manager has a display, buttons, and LEDs that let you interact with the

iPatch System. There are two arrow buttons and four softkeys. The arrow buttons

let you navigate through the screens and increment numbers when entering data.

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