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Chapter 4: Removing and Replacing G8264 Components

Removing the G8264 from a Lenovo System x or Power Rack

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Summary of Contents for RackSwitch G8264

Page 1: ...Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...e LAMC document and the Environmental Notices and User Guide document on the Documentation CD included with the product Second Edition July 2017 Copyright Lenovo 2017 Portions Copyright IBM Corporation 2014 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth...

Page 3: ...P Ports 24 Rear Panel 26 Fans 26 Power Supply 27 Chapter 3 Installing G8264 Hardware and Options 31 Before Installing the G8264 32 Recording Important Product Information 32 Required Tools 33 Package Contents 33 Environmental Requirements 33 Preventing Electric Shock 34 Handling Static Sensitive Devices 36 Cabling Guidelines 36 Installing the G8264 in a Rack 37 Installing the G8264 in a Standard E...

Page 4: ... 75 Using the Serial Console Port 75 Using the Management Port 76 Logging In to the Switch 76 Default Configuration Files 76 Configuring an IP Interface for Remote Access 77 Updating Firmware 78 Using the Boot Management Menu 78 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 81 System LED Is Not Lit 82 Port Link LED Is Not Lit 83 Temperature Sensor Warning 84 Switch Does Not Initialize Boot 85 Appendix A Getting Help ...

Page 5: ... Communications Commission KCC Statement 98 Russia Electromagnetic Interference EMI Class A Statement 99 People s Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement 99 Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement 99 Taiwan BSMI RoHS declaration 99 Appendix C Technical Specifications 101 Physical Characteristics 102 Environmental Specifications 103 Power Specifications 104 Switching Performance 105 ...

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Page 7: ...ation Avant dʹinstaller ce produit lisez les consignes de sécurité Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen Πριν εγκαταστήσετε το προϊόν αυτό διαβάστε τις Πληροφορίες ασφαλείας safety information A termék telepítés előtt olvassa el a Biztonsági előírásokat Prima di installare questo prodotto leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza Πред да инсталира овој продукт прочитајте...

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Page 9: ...ore you install the device Following is a compilation of the statements found throughout this manual Statement 3 CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the d...

Page 10: ...any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician Statement 13 DANGER 1 2 Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain...

Page 11: ...enovo 2017 Safety Information 11 Statement 25 CAUTION This product contains a Class 1M laser Do not view directly with optical instruments Statement 26 CAUTION Do not place any object on top of rack mounted devices ...

Page 12: ... procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when you install move or open covers on this product or attached devices To Connect 1 Turn OFF all power sources and equipment that is to be attached to this product 2 Attach signal cables to the product 3 Attach power cords to the product For ac systems use appliance inlets For dc systems ensure correct polarity of 48 V...

Page 13: ...nstall the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet Always install devices starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet Do not extend multiple devices from the rack cabinet simultaneously unless the rack mounting instructions direction you to do so Multiple devices extended into the service position can cause your rack cabinet to tip If you are not using the Lenovo 9308 rack cabinet secu...

Page 14: ...lso designed for IT power distribution systems with phase to phase voltage of 230V This product is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces Important Machinenlärminformations Verordnung 3 GPSGV der höchste Shalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB A oder weniger ...

Page 15: ...es DACs including those that allow the port to be used as four 10 GbE SFP ports SFP ports when used in 10 GbE mode can be populated with optical transceiver modules or active or passive DACs When used in legacy 1 GbE mode the ports can be populated with optical or copper transceiver modules The G8264 is 1U in height and can be mounted horizontally or vertically depending on your application Mounti...

Page 16: ...nt which is on the included Documentation CD Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document The following notices and statements are used in this document Note These notices provide important tips guidance or advice Important These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or problem situations Attention...

Page 17: ...DVD drive and run the following command from the mnt cd directory sh linux sh When the CD is mounted open the directories and documents that support your product Related Documentation Additional or updated product documents may be available from the Lenovo website Such documents may cover features not described in the original documentation that comes with the switch or may include technical updat...

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Page 19: ...ckSwitch G8264 rear panel 31 17 57 45 33 21 61 49 37 25 55 43 19 59 47 35 23 63 51 39 27 53 41 29 30 56 44 32 20 60 48 36 24 64 52 40 28 54 42 18 58 46 34 22 62 50 38 26 5 13 9 1 9 1 13 5 8 16 12 4 7 15 11 3 6 14 10 2 S Mgmt 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 5 8 1 4 9 12 13 16 SFP Ports Ma...

Page 20: ... the patch cable to the RJ 45 to DB9 adapter see the following illustration Figure 4 Console cable connections If using cables other than those from the included kit ensure that they are compatible with the port pin assignments shown in the following tables Table 1 Switch mini USB port connector pin assignments Pin Number Function 1 No connect 2 SIN RS 232 Input 3 SOUT RS 232 Output 4 No connect 5...

Page 21: ...J 45 management port LEDs Status LEDs for the RJ 45 management port are described in the following table Reset Button The Reset button is recessed within a hole on the front panel Use a straightened paper clip or similar object to press the Reset button The Reset button allows technicians to reset the switch as follows Normal reset Press and release Reset The switch resets and reloads the configur...

Page 22: ...B drive For more information about using the USB drive see the Lenovo RackSwitch G8264 Release Notes Table 4 System status LEDs behavior LED State Functional Meaning All Off Total power failure Service Steady blue An operational command has been sent to light the LED so that this device can be more readily located Flashing blue Service is required due to failure of the general system its cooling f...

Page 23: ...rives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure DANGER Class 1 La...

Page 24: ...s 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil À Laser de Classe 1 Four 40 GbE Quad Small Form factor Pluggable Plus QSFP ports are located on the front panel QSFP ports accept supported optical QSFP transceivers or passive Direct Attach Cables DACs The supported transceivers interoperate with any 40GBASE SR4 or 40GBASE LR4 compliant devices The 40GBASE SR4 transceivers support distances up to 100 meters on OM3...

Page 25: ...out DAC The SFP connectors on supported breakout DACs are labelled A B C and D which correspond to the first second third and fourth ports in the port range This cable must be purchased separately QSFP LEDs The QSFP port LEDs are oriented as shown in the following figure Figure 6 QSFP port LEDs Note When the port is 40 GbE mode only the first LED in each set of four applies When the port is operat...

Page 26: ...Compatible fan options are listed in the Lenovo Networking Catalog Fan operation and internal temperatures are monitored If the air temperature exceeds a desired threshold the environmental monitor displays warnings Note If a fan fails the maximum operating temperature drops from 40 C 104 F to 35 C 95 F Fan LEDs If there is a failure of one or more fans the front panel Fan LED flashes Additional F...

Page 27: ... a universal grounded AC power source Compatible power options are listed in the Lenovo Networking Catalog Statement 5 CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords ar...

Page 28: ... procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when you install move or open covers on this product or attached devices To Connect 1 Turn OFF all power sources and equipment that is to be attached to this product 2 Attach signal cables to the product 3 Attach power cords to the product For ac systems use appliance inlets For dc systems ensure correct polarity of 48 V...

Page 29: ...e dual power supplies have a load sharing capability that enables each power supply to operate at approximately 50 percent 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 normally in a conservative power mode For proper airflow when operating the switch with only one power supply m...

Page 30: ...d is steady when both power cords are connected see System Status LEDs on page 22 Additional LED indicators are located on the rear panel of the switch on the individual power supply modules The following table describes the power supply module LED behavior Table 8 Power supply module status LED behavior LED State Functional Meaning Service Amber Power supply failure Off Power supply is operationa...

Page 31: ... package Environmental requirements Vital safety information Installing the switch in one of the supported rack types Installing the G8264 in a Standard Equipment Rack on page 37 Installing the G8264 in a Lenovo System x or Power Rack on page 39 Installing the G8264 in a Lenovo iDataPlex Rack on page 44 Installing the Air Duct Option on page 47 Installing Port Transceivers on page 51 Note For info...

Page 32: ...ion labels on the front rear and or bottom of the G8264 contain the Machine Type Model MTM number serial number part number of the switch These labels also include the Media Access Control MAC address on the rear panel of unit of the switch Though helpful the MAC address is not required for opening a service call Print this page and record product information below Keep the information in a safe p...

Page 33: ...ipment rack One console cable kit that includes One Mini USB to RJ 45 serial cable One Category 5 patch cable One DB9 to RJ 45 adapter Two AC power cords One Documentation CD which includes the Systems Information document One Environmental Notices CD One Important Notices document One Warranty Information document For a list of compatible switch components and options such as rack mounting kits m...

Page 34: ...certified cord set consisting of a minimum of 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and a parallel blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15 amperes 125 volts For units intended to be operated at 230 volts U S use Use a UL listed and CSA certified cord consisting of a minimum of 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet in length and ...

Page 35: ...ation and configuration procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when you install move or open covers on this product or attached devices To Connect 1 Turn OFF all power sources and equipment that is to be attached to this product 2 Attach signal cables to the product 3 Attach power cords to the product For ac systems use appliance inlets For dc systems ensure c...

Page 36: ...vice from its package and install it directly into the switch without 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 Take additional care when you handle devices during cold weather Heating reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity Cabling Guidelines Make sure th...

Page 37: ...Installing the G8264 in a Standard Equipment Rack This section describes how to install the G8264 in a standard 19 inch equipment rack using the mounting kit included with the switch For information about mounting the switch in other supported racks see the appropriate section in this chapter The following parts are included in the standard mounting kit Attention The rack mounting frame may be una...

Page 38: ...ording Important Product Information on page 32 Note If this switch 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 Attach a mounting bracket Item 1 to each side of the switch with M4 screws Item 2 Torque the screws to approximately 2 0 newton meters Nm...

Page 39: ...n page 75 8 If the switch is a replacement unit set Vital Product Data see Configuring Vital Product Data on page 72 Installing the G8264 in a Lenovo System x or Power Rack This section describes how to install the G8264 in a Lenovo System x or Power 4 post rack using the Lenovo Adjustable 19 4 Post Rail Kit This kit must be purchased separately It includes the following parts 6 3 4 Table 11 Lenov...

Page 40: ...ystem x or Power 4 post rack the 4 Post Rail Kit is compatible with the optional air duct kit available separately See Installing the Air Duct Option on page 47 for details Statement 26 CAUTION Do not place any object on top of rack mounted devices ...

Page 41: ...n page 32 Note If this switch 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 Remove the rear cover screws 3 Attach the front mounting brackets Item 1 to each side of the switch with M4 screws Item 2 Torque the screws to approximately 2 0 newton meters ...

Page 42: ...s with M6 screws Item 3 washers Item 10 and either clip nuts Item 4 or cage nuts Item 5 Torque the screws to approximately 5 7 Nm 0 1 Nm 50 inch pounds 6 Slide the rear mounting brackets Item 7 and Item 8 into the slots available on the front mounting brackets 5 10 3 8 7 ...

Page 43: ...0 inch pounds 8 Secure the rear brackets to the front brackets with M3 5 screws Item 6 Torque the screws to approximately 0 5 Nm 4 inch pounds 9 If installing the 1U air duct option see the instruction on page 47 10 Connect all external cables in accordance with the Cabling Guidelines on page 36 11 Initialize the switch See Chapter 5 Initializing the G8264 on page 75 12 If the switch is a replacem...

Page 44: ...ort the weight of the networking switch with only the front post mounting brackets 2 post application If the switch has an undesirable amount of sag it is recommended to use a 4 post mounting kit Attention For earthquake stability mount the switch in a 4 post rack Statement 26 CAUTION Do not place any object on top of rack mounted devices Table 12 Lenovo Adjustable 19 4 Post Rail Kit parts Item nu...

Page 45: ...f this switch 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 Remove the rear cover screws 3 Attach front mounting brackets Item 1 and rear mounting brackets Item 6 to each side of the switch with M4 screws Item 2 Torque the screws to approximately 2 ne...

Page 46: ... M6 screws Item 3 washers Item 5 and clip nuts Item 4 Torque the screws to approximately 5 7 Nm 0 1 Nm 50 inch pounds 7 If installing the 1U air duct option see the instruction on page 47 8 Connect all external cables in accordance with the Cabling Guidelines on page 36 9 Initialize the switch See Chapter 5 Initializing the G8264 on page 75 10 If the switch is a replacement unit set Vital Product ...

Page 47: ...e air duct option kit Attention The rack mounting frame may not be able to support the weight of the networking switch with only the front post mounting brackets 2 post application If the switch has an undesirable amount of sag it is recommended to use a 4 post mounting kit Attention For earthquake stability mount the switch in a 4 post rack Table 13 Air duct Option Kit parts Item Number Descripti...

Page 48: ... them aside to reuse for securing the foam carrier in the next step 2 Place the half shears on the rear side of the foam carriers and use the M3 5 mounting rail screws to secure the foam carrier assemblies snugly against the rear of the G8264 unit Torque the screws to approximately 1 1 Nm 0 1 Nm 10 inch pounds Note There are additional M3 5 screws in the air duct assembly kit Half shear Foam carri...

Page 49: ...he mounting rails 4 Secure the air duct mounting bracket to the rails with M6 screws Torque the screws to approximately 5 7 Nm 0 1 Nm 50 inch pounds 5 Secure the air duct mounting bracket to the rack chassis with M3 5 screws Torque the screws to approximately 1 1 Nm 0 1 Nm 10 inch pounds Tie wraps Tie wraps Power connection Power connection Air duct mounting bracket M6 screws M3 5 screws ...

Page 50: ...r duct unit side flanges into the card guides until the unit is seated firmly Make sure that the foam strip is oriented on top 7 Secure the air duct unit to the air duct brackets with the two M4 thumbscrews M4 thumbscrews Side flanges Card guides Foam ...

Page 51: ...e 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 slot until it clicks into place Use minimal pressure when you insert the transceiver Do not use excessive force when you insert the transceiver or you might damage the transceiver or the slot The transceiv...

Page 52: ...re 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 slot until it clicks into place Use minimal pressure when you insert the transceiver Do not use excessive force when you insert the transceiver or you might damage the transceiver or the slot The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you fr...

Page 53: ... 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 Laser Klass 1 Luokan 1 Laserlaite Appareil À Laser de Classe 1 To install an SFP optical transceiver in an SFP port slot on the switch or in an installed QSFP breakout adapter complete the following 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 l...

Page 54: ...en laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardo...

Page 55: ...ce Use minimal pressure when you insert the transceiver into the slot Do not use excessive force when you insert the transceiver or you might damage the transceiver or the QSFP slot The transceiver has a mechanical guide key to prevent you from inserting the transceiver in an incorrect orientation 3 Pull up the locking lever to lock the transceiver into place 4 Connect the fiber optic cable follow...

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Page 57: ... page 71 Replacing the G8264 on page 72 Removing Port Transceivers Statement 3 CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device Use of controls or adjustmen...

Page 58: ...ys for hot swap power supply modules Two active power supply modules are required for load sharing and redundancy If one power supply module fails you can replace it without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions For proper airflow when operating the switch with only one power supply module the empty power supply bay must be closed by a blank power filler plate Removing the Power S...

Page 59: ...the bay Attention Do not leave the power supply bay empty for more than 90 seconds while the switch is operating Either replace the power supply module or install a blank power filler plate To return the component to customer service for replacement see Appendix A Getting Help and Technical Assistance on page 87 to help you gather all the required information that is necessary to return a componen...

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Page 61: ...and configuration procedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when you install move or open covers on this product or attached devices To Connect 1 Turn OFF all power sources and equipment that is to be attached to this product 2 Attach signal cables to the product 3 Attach power cords to the product For ac systems use appliance inlets For dc systems ensure correct...

Page 62: ... power source 4 Make sure that the power supply module s OK and AC LEDs are green Removing and Replacing a Fan Module The rear panel of the G8264 has four bays for hot swap fan modules Four active fan modules are required for redundancy With active fan modules in all fan bays if one fan fails the switch will send an error message and continue operation You can then replace the failed fan without p...

Page 63: ...he required information that is necessary to return a component After you remove the component securely pack the component for shipping Replacing the Fan Module To replace a hot swap fan module complete the following steps 1 Select an empty fan module bay on the rear of the switch If the target bay is covered by a blank fan filler plate loosen the retainer screw and slide the filler plate out of t...

Page 64: ...64 G8264 Installation Guide 4 Tighten the retaining screw on the fan module Torque the screw to approximately 0 25 Nm 0 1 Nm 2 inch pounds 5 Make sure that the fan module s LED is lit ...

Page 65: ...ropriate section in this chapter To remove the G8264 from a standard rack complete the following steps 1 Disconnect all external cables 2 If the air duct option has been installed remove it as described in Removing the Air Duct Option on page 71 3 Loosen and remove M6 screws washers and clip nuts or cage nuts to release the switch unit from the rack 4 Slide the switch unit out of the rack 5 Loosen...

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Page 67: ...m a System x or Power rack complete the following steps 1 Disconnect all external cables 2 If the air duct option has been installed remove it as described in Removing the Air Duct Option on page 71 3 Loosen and remove M3 5 screws that secure the rear brackets to the front brackets 4 Loosen and remove the M6 screws washers and clip nuts or cage nuts that attach the filler plate and rear mounting b...

Page 68: ...ounting brackets out of their slots in the front mounting brackets 6 Loosen and remove the M6 screws washers and clip nuts or cage nuts connecting the front mounting brackets to the front rack posts 7 Slide the G8264 unit out of the rack 8 7 5 10 3 ...

Page 69: ...ge 72 Removing the G8264 from a Lenovo iDataPlex Rack This section describes how to remove the G8264 from a Lenovo iDataPlex rack To remove the G8264 from an iDataPlex rack complete the following steps 1 Disconnect all external cables 2 If the 1U air duct option has been installed remove it as described in Removing the Air Duct Option on page 71 3 Loosen and remove the M6 washers screws and clip n...

Page 70: ...rews that mount the switch into the rack 5 Slide the switch out of the rack 6 Loosen and remove the M4 screws that attach front and rear mounting brackets to each side of the switch 7 If replacing the unit with another G8264 see Replacing the G8264 on page 72 5 3 4 1 2 6 ...

Page 71: ...llowing steps 1 Loosen the M4 thumbscrews securing the air duct unit to the mounting brackets 2 Slide the 1U air duct unit out of the rack To return the component to customer service for replacement see Appendix A Getting Help and Technical Assistance on page 87 to help you gather all the required information After you remove the component securely pack it for shipping For instructions to install ...

Page 72: ...emoving and Replacing a Power Supply Module on page 58 and Removing and Replacing a Fan Module on page 62 Install the replacement G8264 hardware as directed in Chapter 3 Installing G8264 Hardware and Options on page 31 Once the hardware is installed configure the Vital Product Data VPD on the replacement switch as shown in the following section Configuring Vital Product Data After you install the ...

Page 73: ...d verify that the VPD information is correct using the following command For more information about using the switch interface see the Application Guide and Command Reference for your switch model and firmware version G8264 config boot mtm 1234 56X New MTM value 1234 56X Please reset the system for the new changes to take effect G8264 config G8264 config boot esn 1000001 G8264 config reload G8264 ...

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Page 75: ...tatus Power Steady green if the both power cords are connected or flashing green if the only one power cord is connected Service Off if the system is OK or flashing if service is required For additional LED indicators see the appropriate section in Chapter 2 Switch Components starting on page 19 Connecting to the Switch Use the switch Command Line Interface CLI to perform additional configuration ...

Page 76: ...prior to your connection you may need to press Enter to display the password prompt Default Configuration Files The switch firmware contains default configuration files that are loaded at the factory When the switch first initializes the default configuration files are loaded into the active switch memory The default settings allow the switch to perform basic functions with minimal effort by the s...

Page 77: ...8264 front panel 2 Enter IP interface mode 3 Configure an IP interface subnet mask and VLAN assignment then enable the interface 4 Configure the default gateway Enable the gateway After you configure the IP address for your switch and you have an existing network connection you can use the Telnet program from an external management station to access and control the switch The management station an...

Page 78: ...ant information about the update and the procedure for installing the update including any special procedure for updating from an early firmware version to the latest version To check for firmware and documentation updates go to the Lenovo website http support lenovo com Note Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo website Procedures for locating firmware and documentation might vary slightly ...

Page 79: ...ter 5 Initializing the G8264 79 To perform a TFTP Xmodem download press 3 and follow the screen prompts To reboot the switch press 5 The booting process restarts To exit the Boot Management menu press 6 The boot process continues ...

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Page 81: ... help resolve problems that might occur during installation and operation of the switch If you have problems accessing the switch or working with the firmware see the Command Reference for the switch For information about calling Lenovo for service see Appendix A Getting Help and Technical Assistance on page 87 ...

Page 82: ... Guide System LED Is Not Lit Symptom The power supply LED is not lit Solution Check the power supply to make sure that there is a proper connection to the power source Make sure that power is available from the power source ...

Page 83: ...he port is configured with a specific speed or duplex mode check the other device to make sure that it is set to the same configuration 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 they are connected correctly Make sure that you are using the correct cable ty...

Page 84: ...n the front back and sides of the switch are free from obstruction by cables panels rack frames or other materials Make sure that all cooling fans inside the switch are running A fan module LED rear panel flashes if there is a failure of the fan The following CLI command displays fan status If any fan stops during switch operation contact Customer Support G8264 show sys info ...

Page 85: ...Does Not Initialize Boot Symptom All the switch LEDs stay on and the command prompt is not displayed on the console Solution The operating system might be damaged Use the console port to perform a serial upgrade of the switch firmware See the Command Reference ...

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Page 87: ...roubleshooting procedures and explanations of error messages and error codes If you suspect a software problem see the documentation for the operating system or program Before you call make sure that you have taken these steps to try to resolve the problem yourself Check all cables to make sure that they are connected Check the power switches to make sure that the system and any optional devices a...

Page 88: ...r problem and ensure that you receive the level of service for which you might have contracted The service technicians will be able to assist you more efficiently if you prepare before you call Hardware and Software Maintenance agreement contract numbers if applicable Machine type number Lenovo 4 digit machine identifier Model number Serial number Current system UEFI and firmware levels Other pert...

Page 89: ...ss or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this p...

Page 90: ...ay vary significantly Some measurements may have been made on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment ...

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Page 92: ... largest currently supported drives that are available from Lenovo Maximum memory might require replacement of the standard memory with an optional memory module Each solid state memory cell has an intrinsic finite number of write cycles that the cell can incur Therefore a solid state device has a maximum number of write cycles that it can be subjected to expressed as total bytes written TBW A dev...

Page 93: ...of information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products For information on recycling Lenovo products go to http www lenovo com recycling ...

Page 94: ...may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination Implementation of such remedial measures is a customer responsibility Contaminant Limits Particulate The room air must be continuously filtered with 40 atmo spheric dust spot efficiency MERV 9 according to ASHRAE Standard 52 21 Air tha...

Page 95: ... This product may not be certified in your country for connection by any means whatsoever to interfaces of public telecommunications networks Further certification may be required by law prior to making any such connection Contact a Lenovo representative or reseller for any questions ...

Page 96: ...o is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the userʹs 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 ma...

Page 97: ...se A der Norm gemäß Richtlinie Um dieses sicherzustellen sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdh...

Page 98: ...rordnung Amtsblatt 14 93 kostenpflichtig Anmerkung Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern angegeben zu installieren und zu betreiben VCCI Class A Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio interference may occur in which case the...

Page 99: ...xavalent chromium Cr 6 多溴聯苯 Polybrominated biphenyls PBB 多溴二苯醚 Polybrominated diphenyl ethers PBDE 外殼印刷電路板電源供應器線材備考 1 超出 0 1 wt 及超出 0 01 wt 係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值 Note 1 Exceeding 0 1 wt and exceeding 0 01 wt indicate that the percentage content of the restricted sub stance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition 備考 2 係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值 Note 2 indicates that the p...

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Page 101: ... Copyright Lenovo 2017 101 Appendix C Technical Specifications The G8264 technical specifications are described in the following sections ...

Page 102: ...s of the G8264 are listed in the following table Table 14 Physical characteristics Specification Physical characteristics Dimensions H x W x D 4 4 x 43 9 x 51 3 cm 1 73 x 17 3 x 20 2 in Weight 10 5 kg 23 lb maximum Airflow Available options for rear to front or front to rear airflow ...

Page 103: ...Measurement Temperature ambient operating 0 C to 40 C 32 to 104 F Temperature one fan failure operating 0 C to 35 C 32 to 95 F Temperature storage 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 ft Altitude storage 12 190 m 40 000 ft Acoustic noise Less than 65dB Heat dissipation 1 127 B...

Page 104: ...ber of power supplies 2 1 1 load sharing redundant AC input frequency universal 50 60 Hz AC inrush current 15A AC input current typical 2 75 A RMS 120 VAC 1 435 A RMS 230 VAC AC input current maximum 3 125 A RMS 120 VAC 1 630 A RMS 230 VAC Power supply rated output power 450 W each System power dissipation typical 330 W System power dissipation maximum 375 W DC output current typical 23 4 A ...

Page 105: ...irmware installed For more information see the Application Guide and Command Reference for your specific switch and its installed firmware Table 17 G8264 feature performance characteristics Feature Characteristics Switching architecture Non blocking Throughput 1 280 Gbps full duplex Ethernet line rate 100 Deterministic port to port latency less than 2 μs with 64 byte packets IEEE 802 1Q VLANs 2048...

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