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IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for RackSwitch G8000

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Page 4: ...afety Notices document and the License Agreement for Machine Code LAMC document on the IBM Documentation CD Read the IBM Systems Environmental Notices and Users Guide document on the Environmental Not...

Page 5: ...teen lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information Avant d installer ce produit lisez les consignes de s curit Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Prima di installare ques...

Page 6: ...d D005 translations for that caution statement are in the Systems Safety Notices document under D005 Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document before you perform the procedure...

Page 7: ...DANGER Multiple power cords The product might be equipped with multiple power cords To remove all hazardous voltages disconnect all power cords L003 1 2 or 1 2 Safety v...

Page 8: ...voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an elect...

Page 9: ...operly wired outlets v When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage v Disconnect the a...

Page 10: ...rdous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device v Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous rad...

Page 11: ...direct current v The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated per the following table v Use copper wire conductor only not exceeding 3 m 9 8 ft in length and sized according to the followi...

Page 12: ...s on top of rack mounted devices v Each rack cabinet might have more than one power cord Be sure to disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing v...

Page 13: ...t in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit v For sliding drawers Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets are not attached to...

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Page 15: ...RackSwitch in an IBM iDataPlex rack 22 Installing the RackSwitch in an IBM System x or Power rack 24 Installing the 1U air duct option 28 Mounting kit components 28 Installing an SFP SFP and QSFP tran...

Page 16: ...ntation format 61 Telecommunication regulatory statement 62 Electronic emission notices 62 Federal Communications Commission FCC statement 62 Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement 62 A...

Page 17: ...t have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the switch and the documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those features or technical upda...

Page 18: ...ices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document which is on the IBM Documentation CD Each statement is...

Page 19: ...upgrades Dual software images Upgrade via serial browser or TFTP Software Features v Security Secure interface login and password RADIUS and TACACS SSHv2 HTTPS Secure Browser based interface Wire spee...

Page 20: ...al uplink modules purchased separately SFP uplink module 2 ports CX4 uplink module 2 ports Switch unit The RackSwitch G8000 switch unit is a 1U rack mountable Gigabit Ethernet switch You can mount the...

Page 21: ...erating temperature drops from 40 C to 35 C 104 F to 95 F Status LEDs XGE port LEDs RJ 45 ports SFP ports SFP ports RS 232 port Port expansion slot Figure 1 IBM RackSwitch G8000 front panel XGE link 4...

Page 22: ...operate at approximately 50 of full load Using redundant power can minimize the power disruption during a power supply failure and extend the expected lifetime of each power supply by operating norma...

Page 23: ...nch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated per the following table v Use copper wire conductor only not exceeding 3 m 9 8 ft in length and sized according to the following table v Torque the wir...

Page 24: ...RJ 45 are located on the front panel In line management and Control Plane Stacking are supported by using one or more of the RJ 45 ports for management The G8000 is designed to accept most standard 1...

Page 25: ...Pluggable SFP slots are located on the front panel These slots accept approved optical or copper SFP transceivers Transceivers must be purchased separately For the available transceivers and direct at...

Page 26: ...per 10 GbE CX4 network devices The CX4 ports support link spans up to 15 meters on appropriate CX4 grade copper cables The CX4 ports provide powered CX4 automatically The port detects when a powered C...

Page 27: ...Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Fan Failure Not applicable Flash green Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Stack Master Not applicable Not applicable On Off Not applicable Stack...

Page 28: ...Port Link Valid link Not applicable No Link Optional uplink modules You can install up to two port uplink modules one on the front panel and one on the rear panel Each expansion slot accepts either a...

Page 29: ...torage 40 C to 85 C 40 to 185 F Relative humidity non condensing operating 10 to 90 Relative humidity non condensing storage 10 to 90 Altitude operating 1 800 m 6 000 feet Altitude storage 12 190 m 40...

Page 30: ...Table 14 AC power specifications continued Specification Measurement DC output current 23 4 A typical 14 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000 Installation Guide...

Page 31: ...ntification labels contain the machine type model MTM number serial number and part number front rear panel and or bottom of the unit and the media access control MAC address rear of unit for the swit...

Page 32: ...e place for possible future reference You will need this information when you register the switch with IBM You can register the switch at http www ibm com support mysupport Figure 4 Sample RackSwitch...

Page 33: ...to front airflow v One standard rack mount kit that includes Two brackets Screws to attach brackets to the switch unit Screws to attach the switch unit to the equipment rack v Mini USB to RJ 45 seria...

Page 34: ...he cover of this device The RackSwitch AC power model is designed to work with single phase power systems that have a grounded neutral conductor To reduce the risk of electric shock always plug the po...

Page 35: ...nt that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets v When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire...

Page 36: ...ut setting it down If it is necessary to set down the device put it back into its static protective package Do not place the device on a switch cover or on a metal surface v Take additional care when...

Page 37: ...itch is a replacement switch copy the product information from the original switch onto the RID label that is shipped with replacement switch and affix the new label to the bottom of the new switch 2...

Page 38: ...either vertically or horizontally For information about mounting the RackSwitch in other rack types see the following sections v Installing the RackSwitch in a standard equipment rack on page 20 v Ins...

Page 39: ...witch copy the product information from the original switch onto the RID label that is shipped with replacement switch and affix the new label to the bottom of the new switch 2 Use the M4 screws to at...

Page 40: ...switch replacement on page 43 Installing the RackSwitch in an IBM System x or Power rack This section provides general information about installing the RackSwitch in anIBM System Networking adjustable...

Page 41: ...switch in a 4 post rack DANGER Rack mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces L002 To install the RackSwitch in an IBM System Networking adjustable 19 4 post rail rack for Power and...

Page 42: ...mounting brackets to the front and rear posts in the rack Torque the screws to approximately 5 7 Nm 0 1 Nm 50 inch pounds 6 2 4 4 Slide the rear mounting brackets into the slots available on the front...

Page 43: ...rear mounting brackets Torque the screws to approximately 5 7 Nm 0 1 Nm 50 inch pounds 4 2 6 8 6 Use the M3 5 screws to secure the rear brackets to the front brackets Torque the screws to approximate...

Page 44: ...low conditions in a 19 rack For 1U air duct option part numbers see the Chapter 6 Replaceable switch parts on page 53 section Mounting kit components The 1U air duct option ships with v One 1U air duc...

Page 45: ...shelves or work spaces L002 To install the 1U air duct option in the 19 rack complete the following steps 1 Loosen and remove the mounting screws from the both sides of the mounting rail and set asid...

Page 46: ...g rails Torque the screws to approximately 5 7 Nm 0 1 Nm 50 inch pounds Air duct mounting bracket M6 screws M3 5 screws 5 Use the M3 5 screws to secure the air duct mounting bracket to the rack chassi...

Page 47: ...uides Foam 7 Use the two M4 thumbscrews to secure the air duct unit to the air duct brackets For information about removing the air duct see Removing the 1U air duct option on page 41 Chapter 2 Instal...

Page 48: ...or the SFP transceiver do not connect the cable before you install the transceiver 1 Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down unlocked position 2 Insert the transceiver into the...

Page 49: ...g steps Note To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver do not connect the cable before you install the transceiver 1 Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down unlocked p...

Page 50: ...void damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver do not connect the cable before you install the transceiver 1 Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down unlocked position 2 Insert...

Page 51: ...027 To install a QSFP optical transceiver in a QSFP port complete the following steps Note To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver do not connect the cable before you install the transceiv...

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Page 53: ...ion describes how to remove the RackSwitch chassis unit from supported equipment racks For information about removing the RackSwitch from different racks see the following sections v Removing the Rack...

Page 54: ...remove the RackSwitch from a System x or power rack complete the following steps 1 Disconnect all the cables 2 Loosen and remove the M3 screws that secure the rear brackets to the front brackets 9 10...

Page 55: ...onnect the front mounting brackets to the front and rear posts in the rack 6 2 4 5 Slide the RackSwitch out of the rack 6 Loosen and remove the M4 screws that attach the front mounting brackets to eac...

Page 56: ...rack complete the following steps 1 Disconnect all cables 2 Loosen and remove the M6 washers screws and clip nuts that attach the alignment plate 8 3 2 4 10 3 Loosen and remove the M6 washers and scr...

Page 57: ...M4 screws that attach front and rear mounting brackets to each side of the switch unit 6 5 1 7 Removing the 1U air duct option To remove the 1U air duct option from a 19 rack complete the following st...

Page 58: ...one or two active power supplies up to four fan modules and an optional air duct unit When you remove a RackSwitch unit from the rack record the product MTM number and serial number to use for the rep...

Page 59: ...t password is admin 3 In the main menu enter the machine type model MTM number for the replacement switch For example boot mtm 1455 64C where 1455 64C is the MTM of the unit that is being replaced 4 E...

Page 60: ...5 100 Front To Back System Fan Airflow Front To Back Power Supply 1 Vin Fault Power Supply 2 OK Or MenuCLI interface output example info sys general System Information at 0 16 42 Wed Jan 3 2012 Time z...

Page 61: ...Supply Steady green if both power cords are connected flashing green if only one power cord is connected v Service Off if the system is OK flashing if service is required Use the mini USB console cabl...

Page 62: ...per Status Indication Port 7 State UP Password At the Password prompt enter the switch password and press Enter The default password is admin Default configuration The switch software contains default...

Page 63: ...G8000 config interface ip 1 3 Configure an IP interface subnet mask and VLAN assignment Enable the interface RS G8000 config ip if ip address 10 10 10 2 example IP address RS G8000 config ip if ip net...

Page 64: ...eadme and change history files that are provided with the downloaded update These files contain important information about the update and the procedure for installing the update including any special...

Page 65: ...e press 1 and follow the screen prompts v To change the configuration block press 2 and follow the screen prompts v To perform an Xmodem download press 3 and follow the screen prompts v To exit the Bo...

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Page 67: ...onfiguration If the switch port is set to auto negotiate make sure that the other device is set to auto negotiate Solution 2 Check the cables that connect the port to the other device Make sure that t...

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Page 69: ...Description Model Option part number Tier 1 CRU part number Switch rack G8000 front to rear 7309 CFC 7309 HCC Not applicable 90Y9451 Switch rack G8000 rear to front 0446 CD8 0446 HC8 Not applicable 90...

Page 70: ...rwriter s Laboratories UL and certified by the Canadian Standards Association CSA For units intended to be operated at 115 volts Use a UL listed and CSA certified cord set consisting of a minimum of 1...

Page 71: ...6M2592 Rack power cord 1 5 m 10A 100 250V C13 to C14 39Y7937 Rack power cord 2 8 m 10A C13 to C14 46M2982 Rack power cord 4 3 m 10A 100 250V C13 to C14 39Y7932 Rack power cord 1 8 m 10A 100 250V 2 C13...

Page 72: ...ne cord 2 8 m 9 ft to wall OEM PDU 200 240V 10A IEC320 C13 PT 22 39M5144 Line cord 2 8 m 9 ft to wall OEM PDU 200 240V 10A IEC320 C13 PT 23 39M5151 Line cord 2 8 m 9 ft to wall OEM PDU 200 240V 10A IE...

Page 73: ...support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week In the U K these services are available Monday through Friday from 9 a m to 6 p m To open a support call complete the following steps 1 Create a brie...

Page 74: ...http www ibm com de support ecurep send_http html secure v Secure upload with the system serial number https www ecurep ibm com app upload_hw Using the documentation Information about your IBM system...

Page 75: ...SS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include te...

Page 76: ...annel volume KB stands for 1024 bytes MB stands for 1 048 576 bytes and GB stands for 1 073 741 824 bytes When referring to hard disk drive capacity or communications volume MB stands for 1 000 000 by...

Page 77: ...tes and gases Contaminant Limits Particulate v The room air must be continuously filtered with 40 atmospheric dust spot efficiency MERV 9 according to ASHRAE Standard 52 21 v Air that enters a data ce...

Page 78: ...onment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communicatio...

Page 79: ...Department M372 IBM Allee 1 71139 Ehningen Germany Tele 0049 0 7032 15 2941 Email lugi de ibm com Germany Class A statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Hinweis f r Ger te der Klasse A EU Richtlinie...

Page 80: ...10504 914 499 1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulations Department M372 IBM Allee 1 71139 Ehningen Germany Tele 0049 0 7032 15...

Page 81: ...ipment for business Type A Sellers and users need to pay attention to it This is for any areas other than home Russia Electromagnetic Interference EMI Class A statement People s Republic of China Clas...

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Page 83: ...ng continued before installing switch 15 QSFP optical transceiver 34 SFP copper transceiver 32 SFP optical transceiver 32 SFP optical transceiver 33 installing the RackSwitch standard rack 20 installi...

Page 84: ...ing from iDataPlex rack 40 removing from power rack 38 removing from standard rack 37 removing from System x rack 38 System x rack mounting parts 24 removing the RackSwitch 24 T trademarks 59 U United...

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