Arista 7280 Series, Quick Start Manual

Page: 3 / 58

Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: Overview................................................................................1
1.1 Scope...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment............................................................................... 1
1.3 Installation Process.................................................................................................................1
1.4 Safety Information...................................................................................................................2
1.5 Obtaining Technical Assistance............................................................................................. 2
1.6 Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Preparation............................................................................7
2.1 Site Selection..........................................................................................................................7
2.2 Tools and Parts Required for Installation...............................................................................9
2.3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions............................................................................ 9
Chapter 3: Rack Mounting the Switch................................................ 11
3.1 Two-Post Rack Mount.......................................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis (Two-Post)........................................11
3.1.2 Inserting the Switch into the Rack (Two-Post)....................................................... 13
3.2 Four-Post Rack Mount......................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis (Four-Post)....................................... 14
3.2.2 Assembling the Rails onto the Equipment Rack.................................................... 14
3.2.3 Attaching the Switch to the Rack........................................................................... 16
Chapter 4: Cabling the Switch............................................................. 19
4.1 Grounding the Switch........................................................................................................... 19
4.2 Grounding Adapter Assembly (KIT-GND-EXT-1RU)............................................................ 20
4.3 Connecting Power Cables.................................................................................................... 21
4.3.1 AC Power Supplies.................................................................................................22
4.3.2 DC Power Supplies.................................................................................................22
4.4 Connecting Serial and Management Cables........................................................................24
Chapter 5: Configuring the Switch...................................................... 27
Appendix A: Status Indicators............................................................. 29
A.1 Front Indicators.................................................................................................................... 29
A.1.1 Switch Indicators.................................................................................................... 29
A.1.2 Port Indicators........................................................................................................ 30
A.2 Rear Status Indicators......................................................................................................... 31
Appendix B: Parts List..........................................................................35
B.1 Rack Mount Parts................................................................................................................ 35
B.1.1 Two-Post Rack Mount Parts.................................................................................. 35
B.1.2 Four-Post Rack Mount Parts..................................................................................35
B.2 Cables...................................................................................................................................36
iii