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EMI 

All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the switch and application 
system, adversely affect the switch in the following ways: 

 

A conduction pattern of capacitance coupling. 

 

Inductance coupling. 

 

Electromagnetic wave radiation. 

 

Common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling. 

To prevent EMI, use the following guidelines:  

 

If AC power is used, use a single-phase three-wire power receptacle with protection earth (PE) 
to filter interference from the power grid.  

 

Keep the switch far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency 
devices.  

 

Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary. 

 

To prevent signal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or overcurrent caused by lightning 
strikes, route interface cables only indoors. 

Laser safety 

 

WARNING! 

  The switch is a Class 1M laser device. 

  Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver modules might emit invisible laser light. Do not stare 

into beams or view directly with optical instruments when the switch is operating. 

 

Installation tools 

No installation tools are provided with the switch. Prepare the following tools yourself: 

 

Phillips screwdriver. 

 

Flathead screwdriver. 

 

ESD wrist strap. 

 

Marker. 

Installation accessories 

Before installation, make sure you have all the required installation accessories. If any accessory is 
damaged or missing, use the part No. provided in this table to purchase a new one. 

Table1-4 Installation accessories 

Part No. 

Description 

Quantity 

Applicable 
device models 

5066-0850 

Mounting brackets 

1 pair, provided 

HPE 5944 48XGT 
6QS28 

Summary of Contents for HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28

Page 1: ...HPE FlexFabric 5944 Switch Series Installation Guide Part number 5200 7949 Document version 5W100 20210430 ...

Page 2: ...nd 12 212 Commercial Computer Software Computer Software Documentation and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U S Government under vendor s standard commercial license Links to third party websites take you outside the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website Hewlett Packard Enterprise has no control over and is not responsible for information outside the Hewlett Packard Enterprise ...

Page 3: ...er supply 2 18 Connecting the power cord 2 20 Connecting the power cord for a PSR450 12A PSR450 12A1 power supply 2 20 Connecting the DC power cord for a PSR450 12D power supply 2 21 Verifying the installation 2 21 3 Accessing the switch for the first time 3 22 Setting up the configuration environment 3 22 Connecting the serial console cable 3 22 Connecting a mini USB console cable 3 23 Setting te...

Page 4: ...ts 8 40 Console port 8 40 Management Ethernet port 8 40 USB port 8 42 QSFP28 port 8 42 1 10GBASE T autosensing Ethernet port 8 44 LEDs 8 44 System status LED 8 44 QSFP28 port LED 8 45 1 10GBASE T autosensing Ethernet port LEDs 8 45 Management Ethernet port LEDs 8 45 Fan module alarm LEDs 8 46 9 Appendix D Cooling system 9 47 10 Document conventions and icons 9 48 Conventions 9 48 Network topology ...

Page 5: ...ation purposes the HPE 5944 switches are assigned Regulatory Model Number RMN which are listed in the following table Product code RMN Description JL836A BJNGA AD0092 HPE FlexFabric 5944 48XGT 6QS28 Switch Safety recommendations To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by incorrect use read the following safety recommendations before installation Note that the recommendations do not c...

Page 6: ...intain appropriate temperature and humidity in the equipment room Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation electricity leakage mechanical property change of materials and metal corrosion Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and cause problems including loose screws and circuit failure High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials an...

Page 7: ...0 CAUTION As a best practice control the corrosive gas concentrations in the equipment room at their average values Make sure the corrosive gas concentrations do not exceed 30 minutes per day at their maximum values To control corrosive gases use the following guidelines As a best practice do not build the equipment room in a place with a high concentration of corrosive gases Make sure the equipme...

Page 8: ...nal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or overcurrent caused by lightning strikes route interface cables only indoors Laser safety WARNING The switch is a Class 1M laser device Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver modules might emit invisible laser light Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments when the switch is operating Installation tools No installation to...

Page 9: ... cable 1 provided HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 5185 9579 Grounding screw 2 provided HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 5190 1773 Power supply filler panel 1 provided HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 5185 8748 Releasable cable tie User supplied HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 5185 8627 Serial console cable 1 provided HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 5185 8722 SFP port plug Same number as the SFP ports HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 5187 9022 QSFP port plug Same nu...

Page 10: ... any consequence caused thereby CAUTION Always wear an ESD wrist strap during the installation process Make sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded Figure2 1 Hardware installation flow Start Ground the switch Install fan modules Install power supplies Connect power cords Verify the installation Turn on the circuit breakers Troubleshoot the switch Operating correctly E...

Page 11: ... one pair provided See Figure2 2 1U rack mounting rail kit A including one pair of chassis rails and one pair of long slide rails provided See Figure2 3 1U rack mounting rail kit B including one pair of chassis rails and one pair of slide rails optional See Figure2 4 Figure2 2 Mounting brackets Figure2 3 1U rack mounting rail kit A long slide rails 1 Chassis rail 2 Long slide rail 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...e mounting brackets Chassis dimensions and rack requirements Figure2 6 HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 chassis dimensions with the mounting brackets installed at the port side 1 Power supply handle 2 Mounting bracket 1 2 Attach the mounting brackets to the switch Attach the chassis rails to the switch Connect the grounding cable to a grounding point Select an installation position for the mounting brackets n...

Page 13: ...n Table2 4 Chassis dimensions and rack depth requirements Device model Chassis dimensions Rack depth requirement HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 Height 44 mm 1 73 in 1 RU Width 440 mm 17 32 in Total depth 485 mm 19 09 in 25 mm 0 98 in for the power supply or fan module handle 460 mm 18 11 in for the chassis To ensure that the rack door can be closed easily after cables are connected make sure the rack meets ...

Page 14: ...lign the round holes in the wide flange of the front mounting bracket with the screw holes in the side panel Then use M4 screws provided to attach the mounting bracket to the chassis To install the mounting brackets at the port side see Figure2 9 To install the mounting brackets at the power supply side see Figure2 10 2 Determine the chassis rail installation position based on the mounting bracket...

Page 15: ...y grounding points are located on the left side panel of the chassis The two grounding points might be not reachable after the switch is mounted in the rack Connect the grounding cable to a grounding point before you mount the switch in the rack To connect the grounding cable to a grounding point 1 Unpack the grounding cable and grounding screws applicable to both the primary and auxiliary groundi...

Page 16: ...e for different types of slide rails The following procedure attaches 1U long slide rails to the rack To attach the slide rails to the rack 1 Identify the slide rail installation position on the rack based on the switch installation position 2 Install cage nuts user supplied in the mounting holes in the rack posts 3 Align the screw holes in one slide rail with the cage nuts in a rear rack post and...

Page 17: ...s user supplied to the front rack posts and make sure they are at the same level as the slide rails 5 One person performs the following operations a Supporting the bottom of the switch aligns the chassis rails with the slide rails on the rack posts b Pushes the switch slowly for the slide rails to slide into the chassis rails smoothly until the mounting brackets are flush against the front rack po...

Page 18: ... Mounting an HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 switch in the rack mounting brackets installed near the power supply side Figure2 14 Mounting an HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 switch in the rack mounting brackets installed near the port side ...

Page 19: ...ly connect this chassis ground to the earth so the faradism and leakage electricity can be safely released to the earth to minimize EMI susceptibility of the switch To ground the switch by using a grounding strip 1 Attach the two hole grounding lug at one end of the grounding cable to a grounding point on the switch chassis For more information see Connecting the grounding cable to the chassis 2 R...

Page 20: ...e fan modules available for the switch and their specifications see Fan modules To install a fan module 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded 2 Unpack the fan module and verify that the fan module model is correct 3 Orient the fan module with the TOP mark facing upward Grasp the handle of the fan module with one hand and support the fan module ...

Page 21: ... installed with a filler panel As a best practice install two power supplies of the same model for the switch Select power supplies for the switch as required For the power supplies available for the switch and their specifications see Power supplies Precautions Provide a separate circuit breaker for each power supply Do not install power supplies of different model on the same switch To avoid dev...

Page 22: ...e slot Make sure the power supply has good contact with the backplane To prevent connector damages insert the power supply gently The power supply and power supply slot have disorientation rejection designs If you encounter a hard resistance while inserting the power supply pull out the power supply and insert it again Figure2 20 Installing a power supply IMPORTANT If the target power supply slot ...

Page 23: ...in an antistatic bag for future use Figure2 22 Removing a PSR450 12A power supply 1 Pivot the latch to the right with your thumb 2 Pull the power supply out Removing a PSR450 12D DC power supply The following procedure removes a PSR450 12D power supply from an HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 switch To remove a PSR450 12D power supply 1 Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is r...

Page 24: ...ing the power cord for a PSR450 12A PSR450 12A1 power supply 1 Insert the female connector of the power cord supplied with the power supply into the power receptacle on the power supply 2 Use a releasable cable tie to secure the power cord to the handle of the power supply as shown in Figure2 24 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC or DC power source Figure2 24 Connecting the power c...

Page 25: ...er cord to a DC power source Figure2 25 Connecting the DC power cord for a PSR450 12D power supply Verifying the installation After you complete the installation verify the following items There is enough space for heat dissipation around the switch and the rack is stable The grounding cable is securely connected The power source is as required by the switch The power cords are correctly connected...

Page 26: ... cable yourself In the following figure the switch is connected to a PC from the serial console port Figure3 1 Connecting the switch to a terminal from the serial console port Connecting the serial console cable A serial console cable is an 8 core cable with a crimped RJ 45 connector at one end for connecting to the serial console port of the switch and a DB 9 female connector at the other end for...

Page 27: ...ini USB console cable A USB mini console cable has a USB mini Type B connector at one end to connect to the Mini USB console port of the switch and a standard USB Type A connector at the other end to connect to the USB port on the configuration terminal To connect the switch to a configuration terminal by using a USB mini console cable 1 Connect the standard USB Type A connector to the USB port on...

Page 28: ...3 24 Figure3 3 Device Driver Installation Wizard 6 Click Continue Anyway if the following dialog box appears Figure3 4 Software Installation 7 Click Finish ...

Page 29: ...se programs Configure the terminal parameters as follows Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None Flow control None Starting the switch 1 Before powering on the switch verify that the following requirements are met The power cords are correctly connected The input power voltage meets the requirement of the switch The console cable is correctly connected The configuration terminal a...

Page 30: ...ng release notes for the device 3 After the startup completes you can access the CLI to configure the switch For more information about the configuration commands and CLI see HPE FlexFabric 5944 5945 Switch Series Configuration Guides and HPE FlexFabric 5944 5945 Switch Series Command References ...

Page 31: ...lowchart To set up an IRF fabric Step Description 1 Plan IRF fabric setup Plan the installation site and IRF fabric setup parameters Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs Planning IRF topology and connections Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches Start Plan IRF fabric setup Install IRF member switches Connect th...

Page 32: ...s the total switching capacities of all member switches Plan the installation site depending on your network solution as follows Place all IRF member switches in one rack for centralized high density access Distribute the IRF member switches in different racks to implement the top of rack ToR access solution for a data center As your business grows you can add member switches into the IRF fabric t...

Page 33: ...orts the logical interfaces for the connections between IRF member switches Each IRF member switch has two IRF ports IRF port 1 and IRF port 2 To use an IRF port you must bind at least one physical port to it When connecting two neighboring IRF member switches you must connect the physical ports of IRF port 1 on one switch to the physical ports of IRF port 2 on the other switch The IRF port connec...

Page 34: ... or QSFP copper cables to connect the switches for IRF connections If the IRF member switches are far away from one another choose QSFP QSFP28 transceiver modules and optical fibers If the IRF member switches are all in one equipment room use QSFP QSFP28 copper or fiber cables For more information about transceiver modules and cables available for the switch see Appendix C Ports and LEDs The follo...

Page 35: ...s in different racks side by side to deploy a top of rack ToR solution Figure4 6 shows an example for connecting four top of rack IRF member switches by using QSFP28 cables and QSFP28 transceiver modules and optical fibers The topology is the same as Figure4 5 Figure4 6 ToR cabling IRF port2 IRF port2 IRF port2 IRF port1 IRF port1 IRF port1 1 2 3 4 IRF port1 IRF port2 ...

Page 36: ...he basic functionality of the IRF fabric 1 Log in to the IRF fabric through the console port of any member switch 2 Create a Layer 3 interface assign it an IP address and make sure the IRF fabric and the remote network management station can reach each other 3 Use Telnet or SNMP to access the IRF fabric from the network management station For more information about the accessing method see login m...

Page 37: ...erify that the operating temperature of the switch is in an acceptable range and good ventilation is provided for the power supply 4 If the issue persists contact the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support To replace a power supply see Installing and removing a power supply Fan module failure CAUTION If more than one fan module fails during the switch operation do not remove the failed fan modules sim...

Page 38: ...dition 3 Verify that terminal parameter settings are correct Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None Flow control None 4 If the issue persists contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Garbled display on the configuration terminal Symptom The configuration terminal displays garbled text when the switch is powered on Solution To resolve the issue 1 Verify that the terminal parameter set...

Page 39: ...an module 3 8 Fan module 4 9 Fan module 5 10 Power supply 1 11 Power supply 2 12 System status LED SYS 13 Serial label pull tab 14 Copper management Ethernet port LED LINK ACT 15 Copper management Ethernet port 16 Fiber management Ethernet port LED LINK ACT The HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 switch has a serial label pull tab on the rear panel It provides the ESN and MAC address of the switch The switch com...

Page 40: ...ing point Technical specifications Table6 1 Technical specifications Item HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 Dimensions H W D 44 440 460 mm 1 73 17 32 18 11 in Weight 10 kg 22 05 lb Console port 1 mini USB console port 1 serial console port Management Ethernet port 1 10M 100M 1000MBASE T copper port 1 SFP port USB port 1 1 10GBASE T autosensing Ethernet port 48 QSFP28 port 6 Fan module slot 5 Power supply slot ...

Page 41: ... input 222 W Dual AC inputs 229 W PSR450 12D Single DC input 230 W Dual DC inputs 236 W Chassis leakage current compliance UL 60950 1 EN 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 GB4943 Melting current of power supply fuse PSR450 12A PSR450 12A1 10 A 250 VAC 10 A 310 VDC PSR450 12D 20 A 125 V Operating temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Operating humidity 5 RH to 95 RH noncondensing Fire resistance compliance UL 609...

Page 42: ...s PSR450 12A1 JL592A Yes PSR450 12D JL688A Yes Fan modules HPE 5944 power to port fan module JL838A Yes HPE 5944 port to power fan module JL837A Yes Power supplies CAUTION When the switch has two power supplies in 1 1 redundancy you can replace one of them without powering off the switch To avoid device damage and body injury make sure the power supply to be replaced is powered off before you repl...

Page 43: ... handle Fan number 1 Fan speed 20000 R P M Max airflow 20 CFM Airflow direction From the power supply side to the port side Input voltage 12 V Maximum power consumption 9 8 W Documentation reference HPE 5944 Fan Modules JL837A JL838A User Guide HPE 5944 port to power fan module Dimensions 41 40 105 mm 1 61 1 57 4 13 in including the handle Fan number 1 Fan speed 20000 R P M Max airflow 20 CFM Airf...

Page 44: ...iant standard EIA TIA 232 USB 2 0 Transmission baud rate 9600 bps default to 115200 bps Services Provides connection to an ASCII terminal Provides connection to the serial port of a local or remote through a pair of modems PC running terminal emulation program Provides connection to an ASCII terminal Provides connection to the USB port of a local PC running terminal emulation program Management Et...

Page 45: ...M SFP LC LX Transceiver 1310 9 125 15 km 9 32 miles Table8 5 GE SFP transceiver modules Product code Description Central wavelengt h nm Fiber diameter µm Multimode fiber modal bandwidth MHz km Maximum transmission distance JD089B HPE X120 1G SFP RJ45 T Transceiver N A Category 5 twisted pair N A 100 m 328 08 ft JD118B HPE X120 1G SFP LC SX Transceiver 850 50 125 500 550 m 1804 46 ft 400 500 m 1640...

Page 46: ...hey support the following transceiver modules and cables QSFP28 transceiver modules in Table8 6 QSFP28 copper cables in Table8 7 QSFP28 fiber cables in Table8 8 QSFP transceiver modules in Table8 9 QSFP copper cables in Table8 10 QSFP fiber cables in Table8 11 Table8 6 QSFP28 transceiver modules available for the QSFP28 ports Product code Module description Central wavelength nm Cable specificatio...

Page 47: ...JL251A HPE X140 40G QSFP LC BiDi 100m MM Transceiver 850 50 125 2000 100 m 328 08 ft 4700 150 m 492 12 ft JG661A HPE X140 40G QSFP LC LR4 SM 10km 1310nm Transceiver Four lanes 1271 1291 1311 1331 9 125 N A 10 km 6 21 miles JL286A HPE X140 40G QSFP LC LR4L 2km SM Transceiver Four lanes 1271 1291 1311 1331 9 125 N A 2 km 1 24 miles Table8 10 QSFP copper cables available for the QSFP28 ports Product ...

Page 48: ... on the distribution frame are preferably not adjacent for example If the device connects to one distribution frame connect port 1 on the device to port 1 on the distribution frame port 2 on the device to port 3 on the distribution frame and port 3 on the device to port 5 on the distribution frame If the device connects to two distribution frames connect port 1 on the device to port 1 on distribut...

Page 49: ...he port has a link and is operating at 10 Gbps Flashing green The port is sending or receiving data at 10 Gbps Steady yellow The port has a link and is operating at 1 Gbps Flashing yellow The port is sending or receiving data at 1 Gbps Off No link is present on the port Management Ethernet port LEDs The switch provides a LINK ACT LED for each management Ethernet port To view the description for th...

Page 50: ...is present Flashing yellow The port is receiving or sending data at 100 Mbps Fan module alarm LEDs The HPE 5944 power to port fan module and HPE 5944 port to power fan module each provide an alarm LED Table8 18 Fan module alarm LED description Status Description On The fan module is faulty Off The fan module is operating correctly ...

Page 51: ...switch Table9 1 Cooling system for the switch Available fan modules Airflow direction HPE 5944 power to port fan module From the power supply side to the port side HPE 5944 port to power fan module From the port side to the power supply side Figure9 1 Airflow from the power supply side to the port side through the HPE 5944 48XGT 6QS28 chassis with HPE 5944 power to port fan module Figure9 2 Airflo...

Page 52: ...syntax choices separated by vertical bars from which you select one choice multiple choices or none 1 n The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand sign can be entered 1 to n times A line that starts with a pound sign is comments GUI conventions Convention Description Boldface Window names button names field names and menu items are in Boldface For example the New User wi...

Page 53: ...Represents a wireless terminator unit Represents a wireless terminator Represents a mesh access point Represents omnidirectional signals Represents directional signals Represents a security product such as a firewall UTM multiservice security gateway or load balancing device Represents a security module such as a firewall load balancing NetStream SSL VPN IPS or ACG module Examples provided in this...

Page 54: ...cts provide a mechanism for accessing software updates through the product interface Review your product documentation to identify the recommended software update method To download product updates go to either of the following Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center Get connected with updates page www hpe com support e updates Software Depot website www hpe com support softwaredepot To view and...

Page 55: ...er self repair CSR programs allow you to repair your product If a CSR part needs to be replaced it will be shipped directly to you so that you can install it at your convenience Some parts do not qualify for CSR Your Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized service provider will determine whether a repair can be accomplished by CSR For more information about CSR contact your local service provider or...

Page 56: ...number edition and publication date located on the front cover of the document For online help content include the product name product version help edition and publication date located on the legal notices page ...

Page 57: ...28 6 35 I Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches 4 30 Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs 4 28 Installation accessories 2 7 Installing a fan module 2 16 Installing a power supply 2 18 L Laser safety 1 4 M Management Ethernet port 8 40 Management Ethernet port LEDs 8 45 Mounting the switch in the rack 2 13 N No display on the configuration terminal 5 34 P Planni...

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