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Installing the S25P System

December 15, 2008 

100-00058-02

Summary of Contents for Force10 S25-01-GE-24P

Page 1: ...Installing the S25P System December 15 2008 100 00058 02 ...

Page 2: ...her brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability Force10 Networks reserves the right to make changes to products described in this document without notice Force10 Networks does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or applicati...

Page 3: ...3 Site Selection 13 Cabinet Placement 14 Rack Mounting 14 Fans and Airflow 14 Power 15 S25P DC 15 Storing Components 15 Tools Required 16 Chapter 3 Installing the S25P 17 Inserting Optional Modules 10 Gigabit or Stacking 17 Installing the Switch on a Tabletop 19 Installing the Switch in a Rack or Cabinet 19 Two Post Rack Mounting 19 Four Post Rack mounting with Threaded Rails 20 Four Post Rack mou...

Page 4: ...r 5 S25P Specifications 33 Chassis Physical Design 33 Environmental Parameters 33 Power Requirements 34 Agency Compliance 34 Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications 36 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 36 Product Recycling and Disposal 36 Appendix A Technical Support 39 The iSupport Website 39 Accessing iSupport Services 40 Contacting the Technical Assistance Center 41 Locating Seria...

Page 5: ... contained in this guide Preface About this Guide Table 1 Information Symbols Symbol Warning Description Danger This symbol warns that improper handling and installation could result in bodily injury Before you begin work on this equipment be aware of hazards involving electrical circuitry networking environments and instigate accident prevention procedures Caution This symbol informs you that imp...

Page 6: ...urs de charge Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen daß im Gebäude ein Kurzschluß bzw Überstromschutz installiert ist Stellen Sie sicher daß eine Sicherung oder ein Unterbrecher von nicht mehr als 240 V Wechselstrom 10 A bzw in den USA 120 V Wechselstrom 15 A an den Phasenleitern allen stromführenden Leitern verwendet wird Warning Building Supply Notice for DC Power Supply Use An external d...

Page 7: ...um Strom gänzlich von der Einheit fernzuhalten müssen alle Stromzufuhren abgetrennt sein Caution Lithium Battery Notice Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with incorrect type Replace only with the same type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ACHTUNG Explosionsgefahr wenn die Battery in umgekehrter Polarität eingesetzt wird...

Page 8: ... software please visit iSupport registration for access to some sections is required https www force10networks com CSPortal20 Main SupportMain aspx The iSupport website also has a section for S Series techtips and FAQs For more information in this book on technical support see Technical Support on page 39 ...

Page 9: ...beled AC1 and AC2 are DC1 and DC2 on the S25P DC cat S25 01 GE 24P DC Figure 2 The S25P Rear View Note For the back panel of the S25P DC see Figure 4 on page 15 and Supplying Power on page 27 Chapter 1 S25P System Overview fn00157s25P OK AC1 XFP25 XFP26 SFP Ports 1 through 24 LEDs Alarm AC2 XFP27 XFP28 SFP Port LEDs 1 through 24 Status Panel Shared Port IDs 21 24 Stack ID Indicator LED P28 27 XFP2...

Page 10: ...height Six built in fans Two internal AC power supplies acting in load sharing mode Up to 16384 MAC address entries supported with hardware assisted aging Supports 9252 byte jumbo frames in FTOS 9216 byte jumbo frames in SFTOS Back pressure support at half duplex IEEE 802 3x flow control at full duplex Extensive LED system with per port LEDs Ports 24 SFP ports capable of using 100 1000 Base T or 1...

Page 11: ... left side of each port Green A valid 1000Mbps link is established on this port Amber A valid 100Mbps link is established on this port Off No link or a valid 10Mbps link is established on this port Link Active LED right side of each port Green Link up on this port Blinking Green Activity transmitting or receiving packet at this port Off No link detected at this port SFP Port LED Link Activity LED ...

Page 12: ...blished on the port Transmitting or receiving packets on the port No link is established on the port Stack ID Green The 7 segment LED indicates the stack ID of this unit Starting with FTOS 7 8 1 0 A is displayed to the left of the stack ID if the unit is a standalone or master management unit B is displayed for a standby unit 0 continues to be displayed next to the stack ID as before for the other...

Page 13: ...fety requirements Near an adequate power source Connect the system to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by your local electrical codes Ambient temperature between 32 122 F 0 40 C Relative humidity that does not exceed 85 non condensing In a dry clean well ventilated and temperature controlled room away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight Away from sources ...

Page 14: ...t least 5 inches 12 7 cm apart to permit proper airflow The acceptable ambient temperature ranges are listed in Environmental Parameters on page 33 As listed in Table 4 Status Panel LED Display on page 12 the front panel of the S25P has an Alarm status LED which is green when the switch is operating within required temperature parameters and all components are operating normally including fans The...

Page 15: ...Power on page 27 Storing Components If you do not install your system and components immediately Force10 Networks recommends that you properly store the S25P and all optional components until you are ready to install them Follow these storage guidelines Storage temperature should remain constant in the range from 40 to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Storage humidity should be within 10 to 90 relative humidity...

Page 16: ...or attaching rack screws and is also used for making some attachments including DC cables and rear cover plates Warning Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S25P and its accessories After you remove the original packaging place the S25P and its components on an antistatic surface ...

Page 17: ... of stack port to anything other than the same kind of stack port The ports are numbered 25 through 28 from left to right as you face the front of the chassis So for clarity in the use of the CLI in port assignment if you are only using one XFP or CX4 module insert it in the left most expansion slot Note The 10G modules cannot be used for stacking See Connecting Stack Ports optional on page 25 Cha...

Page 18: ...included in the module kit see Installing XFPs on page 32 or the installation instructions that come with the transceiver The CX4 module catalog name S50 01 10GE 2C ports do not require inserts Caution You can connect a CX4 cable to an XFP port through a CX4 XFP converter catalog number GP XFP 1CX4 in the slot However an XFP port does not support the use of the cx4 cable length command discussed n...

Page 19: ...he Switch in a Rack or Cabinet The S25P provides three rack mounting methods Two Post Rack Mounting Four Post Rack mounting with Threaded Rails Four Post Rack mounting with Cage Nuts Two Post Rack Mounting The S25P is shipped with the universal front mounting brackets rack ears attached Ensure that there is adequate clearance surrounding the rack to permit access and airflow If you are installing ...

Page 20: ...mounting brackets and the optional adjustable rear mounting brackets Step Task 1 Align the three screw holes of the adjustable rear mounting bracket with the three holes in the S25P chassis and secure the mounting bracket with three screws Figure 7 Four Post Rack mounting with Threaded Rails 2 Insert the S25P into the rack and secure the chassis to the front post with two screws Then secure the ch...

Page 21: ...rear mounting bracket to the length one of three lengths for your bracket Secure the length with the four screws Figure 9 Four post Rack mounting with Threaded Rails Step Task P28 27 XFP2 6 AC1 XFP2 5 AC2 Alar m Stac k ID S25 0 1 GE 24P fn00146cs25P eps ...

Page 22: ...e three holes in the bracket with the three holes on the S25P chassis and secure the brackets to the chassis using the screws Figure 10 Four Post Rack mounting with Cage Nuts 2 Align and secure the adjustable bracket onto the rear bracket 3 Insert the S25P chassis into the rear of the rack Position and secure the chassis with two screws into each front bracket flange and into the rack post Figure ...

Page 23: ... the rack filler panel to the rear bracket and rack posts Secure by inserting two screws into the hole in the filler panel through to the holes in the rack post Figure 13 Four Post Rack mounting with Cage Nuts Step Task fn00147d_s25P P28 27 XFP2 6 AC1 XFP2 5 AC2 Alar m Stac k ID S25 0 1 GE 24P fn00147e_s25P P28 27 XFP2 6 AC1 XFP2 5 AC2 Alar m Stac k ID S25 0 1 GE 24P ...

Page 24: ...the unit will be gracefully added as Unit last the lowest unused number with the current configuration If you have a pre configured unit to add to the stack but you want to make sure that the configuration does not override the configuration of the stack it is best to add the unit while it is powered down in order to avoid stack management conflicts Using SFTOS Stacking Commands If the switch is r...

Page 25: ...atus For details on using FTOS to remove a unit from a stack or use other stacking commands see the Stacking Commands chapter in the FTOS Command Reference and the S Series Stacking chapter in the FTOS Configuration Guide Connecting Stack Ports optional The S25P contains two expansion slots in the rear in either of which you can insert stacking modules for converting the switch into a virtual slot...

Page 26: ...ules Figure 15 Stacking Topology Using 24G Single port Modules Connecting Two Switches Insert one end of the special stacking cable into a stack port and insert the other end into a stack port of the adjacent switch Optionally insert a second cable into the other open stack port as shown in Figure 14 The second cable provides both backup connectivity and increased data transfer between the units F...

Page 27: ... top switch Figure 17 S25P Rear View Showing Ring Topology Stacking Supplying Power Supply power to the units in a stack only after they are mounted and the stack ports are connected There is no on off switch and the stack members partly determine the stack management unit from the order in which they come online see below The S25P switch has two AC receptacles in the rear of the chassis see Figur...

Page 28: ... local safety codes Before you make the cable connections apply a coat of antioxidant paste to unplated metal contact surfaces File unplated connectors braided straps and bus bars to a shiny finish 1 Make sure that the remote power source the circuit breaker panel is in the OFF position 2 Remove the safety cover from the DC terminal block 3 Connect the grounding cable to the FG terminal first then...

Page 29: ... control console port only After establishing a connection you can modify the settings to match at each end of the connection Step Task 1 Install the RJ 45 copper cable that is shipped with the S25P system into the console port Caution You must install a straight through RJ 45 copper cable a standard Ethernet cable into the console port This is different from many other implementations that requir...

Page 30: ...ons asp 2 If necessary connect the RJ 45 DB 9 adapter that is shipped with the S25P system to the end of the RJ 45 cable that will connect to your terminal 3 Verify your terminal default settings match the default settings as listed above on the console port 4 If you use the console port to download software to the switch you will probably want to raise the console baud rate Establish a connection...

Page 31: ...mmand When the speed is set to 10 or 100 Mbps the duplex command can also be executed Warning Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S25P and its components Step Task 1 Position the SFP so it is in the upright position The SFP has a key that prevents it from being inserted incorrectly 2 In...

Page 32: ...mbols and Warnings on page 5 Step Task 1 Position the XFP so it is in the upright position The XFP has a key that prevents it from being inserted incorrectly 2 Insert the XFP into the port until it gently snaps into place Figure 20 Rear View of S25P with XFP Caution You can insert and connect SFP and XFP transceivers while the switch is operating You can also disconnect and remove the transceivers...

Page 33: ... clearance required Front 5 inches 12 7 cm Rear 5 inches 12 7 cm Parameter Specifications Temperature Operating range 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Non operating storage temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Maximum Thermal Output S25P 305 BTU Hour S25P DC 262 BTU Hour Maximum altitude No performance degradation to 10 000 feet 3 048 meters Relative humidity 10 to 85 non condensing operating 5 to 95 non conde...

Page 34: ...ce caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications in the equipment Unauthorized changes or modification could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accep...

Page 35: ...tworks EMEA Central Dahlienweg 19 66265 Heusweiler Germany http www force10networks com german Tel 49 172 6802630 Email EMEA Central Sales Japan VCCI Compliance for Class A Equipment This is Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise ...

Page 36: ...5022 2006 CISPR 22 2006 Class A Japan VCCI V3 2007 04 Class A USA FCC CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A Immunity EN 300 386 v1 3 3 2005 EMC for Network Equipment EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 2 Harmonic Current Emissions EN 61000 3 3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker EN 61000 4 2 ESD EN 61000 4 3 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 4 EFT EN 61000 4 5 Surge EN 61000 4 6 Low Frequency Conducted Imm...

Page 37: ...any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE Force10 Networks products which fall within the scope of the WEEE are labeled with the crossed out wheelie bin symbol as shown above as required by WEEE For information on Force10 product recycling offerings see the WEEE Recycling instructions on iSupport at https www force...

Page 38: ... symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and treatment of batteries and accumulators Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects o...

Page 39: ...re access to these services The i Support website see Figure 24 below http www force10networks com support contains a publicly available interface that includes access to techtips white papers and user manuals After you get an account and log in the available documentation expands to other types including bug lists error message decoder release notes You can even track your own Force10 inventory O...

Page 40: ...ous types of support contracts Accessing iSupport Services The URL for iSupport is http www force10networks com support To access iSupport services you must have a userid and password If you do not have one you can request one at the website 1 On the Force10 Networks iSupport page click the Account Request link 2 Fill out the User Account Request form and click Send You will receive your userid an...

Page 41: ...gh Output from the show logging eventlog unit command where unit is the stack ID of the member unit that experienced the failure This report is included as a section in the output of show tech support Console captures showing the error messages Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken Saved messages to a syslog server if one is used Managing Your Case Log in to iSupport and select ...

Page 42: ...e bar code and has 11 numbers integers Figure 25 Serial Numbers on Back of Chassis The serial numbers of the optional data modules 10G Ethernet and Stacking are located on labels on their faces some early production modules have the PN on their baseboards For serial numbers of the SFP optics you can also access them through the CLI with either the show hardware or show running config commands fn00...

Page 43: ...mation when using E mail or phone Part number description and serial number of the component Your name organization name telephone number fax number and e mail address Shipping address for the replacement component including a contact name phone number and e mail address A description of the failure including log messages This generally includes Output from the show tech support non paged command ...

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Page 45: ...5P 17 catalog names 9 17 28 catalog names module 17 catalog number SFP 31 chassis height 33 Chassis Physical Design depth 33 height 33 width 33 commands cx4 cable length 18 duplex 31 lineconfig 30 member 24 movemanagement 24 no member 24 serial baudrate 30 show logging eventlog 43 show switch 24 show system brief 25 show system stack ports 25 show system stack unit 25 show tech 43 show tech suppor...

Page 46: ...hardware requesting replacement 43 heat production 33 hitless failover 27 28 humidity acceptable 13 33 I Immunity 36 Installation Cabinet 19 Rack 19 Tabletop 19 iSupport 40 J jumbo frame support 10 jumbo frames 10 L LED Displays 11 LEDs port status 11 LEDs stacking 11 LEDs Status indicator 11 lineconfig command 30 load sharing 10 15 27 28 Locating Serial Numbers 42 log messages 14 M MAC address 9 ...

Page 47: ...replacing 32 SFPs Installing 32 shock and vibration 33 show commands 11 show hardware command 42 43 show logging command 14 show logging eventlog command 43 show running config command 42 show switch command 24 show switch unit command 42 show system brief command 25 show system stack ports command 25 show system stack unit command 25 show tech command 43 show tech support command 43 SNMP traps 11...

Page 48: ...temperature warning message 14 temperature operating 33 temperature storage 33 terminal server 29 terminal settings console 30 Thermal Output Maximum 33 Tools Required 16 topology cascade 25 ring 25 V ventilation 14 Vibration 33 voltage 34 W Warning 6 AC Power Supply 6 DC Power Supply 6 WEEE 37 38 Weight 33 width of chassis 33 X XFP Installation 32 XFP LINK ACT 9 15 XFP Port LED 11 XFP ports 10 XF...

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