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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Read the Safety Information   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . 3
Safety Statements  . .   .   . . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . 5
Other Important Safety Notices  .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . 9

Chapter 1. The RackSwitch G8264CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
G8264CS Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About this

Installation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Notices and Statements in this Document   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   16
The Documentation CD . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   17
Related Documentation . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   17

Chapter 2. Switch Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Management Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Mini-USB Serial Console Port  .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   20
RJ-45 Management Port  . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   21
Reset Button. . .   .   . . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   21
System Status LEDs    . . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   22
USB Port  .   . . .   .   . . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   22

Switching Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SFP+ Ports   . . .   .   . . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   23
QSFP+ Ports   . .   .   . . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   24
Omni Ports   . . .   .   . . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   . .   .   .   26

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 3. Installing G8264CS Hardware and Options . . . . . . . . . 33

Before Installing the G8264CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installing the G8264CS in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing the G8264CS in a Standard Equipment Rack .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   39
Installing the G8264CS in a Lenovo System x or Power Rack    .   .   .   .   .   41
Installing the G8264CS in a Lenovo iDataPlex Rack   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   45

Installing the Air-Duct Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Installing Port Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Summary of Contents for RackSwitch G8264CS

Page 1: ...Lenovo RackSwitch G8264CS Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...e LAMC document and the Environmental Notices and User Guide document on the Documentation CD included with the product First Edition August 2015 Copyright Lenovo 2015 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 fort...

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Page 5: ...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 6: ...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 Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain con...

Page 7: ...enovo 2015 Safety Information 7 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 8: ... 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 9: ...late a rack cabinet adhere to the following guidelines Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet Always install the stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet Always install 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 inst...

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Page 11: ...l 27 Fans 27 Power Supply 28 Chapter 3 Installing G8264CS Hardware and Options 33 Before Installing the G8264CS 34 Recording Important Product Information 34 Required Tools 35 Package Contents 35 Environmental Requirements 35 Preventing Electric Shock 36 Handling Static Sensitive Devices 38 Cabling Guidelines 38 Installing the G8264CS in a Rack 39 Installing the G8264CS in a Standard Equipment Rac...

Page 12: ...66 Removing the G8264CS from a Lenovo iDataPlex Rack 68 Removing the Air Duct Option 70 Replacing the G8264CS 71 Preparing and Returning the G8264CS 71 Configuring Vital Product Data 71 Chapter 5 Initializing the G8264CS 73 System Status LEDs 73 Connecting to the Switch 73 Using the Serial Console Port 73 Using the Management Port 74 Logging In to the Switch 74 Default Configuration Files 74 Confi...

Page 13: ...ss A Statement 88 European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 88 Germany Class A Compliance Statement 89 VCCI Class A Statement 90 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Statement 90 Korea Communications Commission KCC Statement 90 Russia Electromagnetic Interference EMI Class A Statement 91 People s Republic of China Class A Electron...

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Page 15: ...an optionally be used as four 10 GbE SFP ports Twelve Omni Ports of which each pair can be used either as two 10 GbE SFP ports or as two Fibre Channel ports independently capable of 4 or 8 Gbps QSFP ports can be populated with optical QSFP modules or Direct Attach Cables DACs including those that allow the port to be used as four 10 GbE SFP ports SFP ports can be populated with optical or copper t...

Page 16: ...ument 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 Attent...

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 upda...

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Page 19: ...how the features on the front and rear of the switch Figure 1 RackSwitch G8264CS front panel Figure 2 RackSwitch G8264CS management panel detail Figure 3 RackSwitch G8264CS rear panel Management Panel Fibre Channel Mode LEDs 40Gb Ethernet Ports QSFP 10Gb Ethernet Ports SFP Omni Ports SFP Reset Button Mini USB Serial Console Port USB Port RJ 45 Management Port Status LEDs Power Supply Module IEC320...

Page 20: ...f 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 ...

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 G8264CS 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...

Page 23: ...tion about ports on the management panel see Management Panel on page 20 SFP Ports 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 contr...

Page 24: ... 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 Laser Product Laser Klasse 1 L...

Page 25: ...ates a higher optical power level than standard 10GBASE SR Lenovo SFP SR transceivers can handle the higher optical power levels This cable must be purchased separately QSFP to four 10 GbE SFP breakout 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 ...

Page 26: ...can be used in either Ethernet mode Fibre Channel FC mode Port pairs configured for Ethernet mode each act as individual 10 Gb Ethernet SFP ports and behave the described in SFP Ports on page 23 Port pairs configured for FC mode each have the following features Each port in the pair operates independently in 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps FC mode with auto negotiation capability Support for NPV N_Port Virtualiz...

Page 27: ...ule while the switch is operating If a second fan fails the switch reports the condition and shuts down to prevent overheating 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 dro...

Page 28: ...The power cord attaches to 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 ensu...

Page 29: ...er cords dc power sources network connections telecommunications systems and serial cables before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation 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 ...

Page 30: ...on 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 module the empty power supply bay must be protected by a blank cover module ...

Page 31: ...s connected and 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 9 Power supply module status LED behavior LED State Functional Meaning Service Amber Power supply failure Off Power supply...

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Page 33: ...ackage Environmental requirements Vital safety information Installing the switch in one of the supported rack types Installing the G8264CS in a Standard Equipment Rack on page 39 Installing the G8264CS in a Lenovo System x or Power Rack on page 41 Installing the G8264CS in a Lenovo iDataPlex Rack on page 45 Installing the Air Duct Option on page 48 Installing Port Transceivers on page 52 Note For ...

Page 34: ... 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 place for future reference You will need this information when you register the switch or open a service call with Lenovo For conve...

Page 35: ...pter 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 modules cords and cables see the Lenovo Networking Catalog Environmental Requirements This section describes the basic environmenta...

Page 36: ...A 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 an...

Page 37: ...lation 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 ...

Page 38: ...evice 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 t...

Page 39: ...Equipment Rack This section describes how to install the G8264CS 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 unable to support the weight of the ...

Page 40: ...ix 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 0 1 Nm 17 7 inch pounds 3 From the front slide the switch into the rack at the desired height 4 Secure the switch unit to the rack posts with M6 screws Item 3 washers Item 6 and either clip nuts Item 4 or cage n...

Page 41: ...t Rail Kit This kit must be purchased separately It includes the following parts Note When using a System 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 48 for details Statement 26 CAUTION Do not place any object on top of rack mounted devices Table 12 Lenovo Adjustable 19 4 Post Rail Kit parts...

Page 42: ...s 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 Nm 0 1 Nm 17 7 inch p...

Page 43: ...h to the front rack posts 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 44: ...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 48 10 Connect all external cables in accordance with the Cabling Guidelines on page 38 11 Initialize the switch See Chapter 5 Initializing the G8264CS on page 73 12 If the switch is a replacement unit set Vital Pr...

Page 45: ...me 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 Statement 26 CAUTION Do not place any object on top of rack mounted devices Table 13 Lenovo Adjustable 19 4 P...

Page 46: ...placement 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 newton meters Nm 0 1 Nm...

Page 47: ...he rear rack posts with 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 48 8 Connect all external cables in accordance with the Cabling Guidelines on page 38 9 Initialize the switch See Chapter 5 Initializing the G8264CS on page 73 10 If the switch is a replacemen...

Page 48: ... 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 14 Air duct Option Kit parts Item Number Description Quantity 1 Cable t...

Page 49: ...e mounting rail and set 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 G8264CS 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 ...

Page 50: ...ecure 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 51: ...51 6 Gently slide the air 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 52: ... 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 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 tra...

Page 53: ...t 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 transceiver has a mechanical gui...

Page 54: ...r 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 lever into the down un...

Page 55: ...s 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 adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein...

Page 56: ...the fiber optic cable and pull down the locking lever to release the transceiver After you remove the transceiver replace the safety cap Installing an Omni Port Optical Transceiver The Omni Ports accept approved SFP optical transceivers and SFP transceivers The SFP optical transceiver provides The optical transceiver provides an MTP cable connector for connecting to external ports Statement 3 CAUT...

Page 57: ...the port until it clicks into place 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 Omni Port 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 ...

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Page 59: ...n on page 70 Replacing the G8264CS on page 71 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 adj...

Page 60: ...bays 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...

Page 61: ... out of 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 79 to help you gather all the required information that is necessary to return a ...

Page 62: ... 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 correc...

Page 63: ... are green Removing and Replacing a Fan Module The rear panel of the G8264CS 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 powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions If a second fan...

Page 64: ...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 the slot 2 Remove the new fan module from the antistatic shielded bag 3 Slide the fan module into the card guides in the open slot and gently push it all the way into the slot so that it f...

Page 65: ...ove the G8264CS 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 70 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 and remove the M4 screws attaching t...

Page 66: ...r 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 70 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 brackets to the rear ...

Page 67: ...ts 67 5 Slide the rear mounting 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 G8264CS unit out of the rack 8 7 5 10 3 ...

Page 68: ...CS from a Lenovo iDataPlex Rack This section describes how to remove the G8264CS from a Lenovo iDataPlex rack To remove the G8264CS 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 70 3 Loosen and remove the M6 washers screws and clip nuts that attach th...

Page 69: ...e the M6 washers and screws 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 G8264CS see Replacing the G8264CS on page 71 5 3 4 1 2 6 ...

Page 70: ... 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 79 to help you gather all the required information After you remove the component securely pack it for shipping For instructions to install a replacement air duct...

Page 71: ...s For details see Removing and Replacing a Power Supply Module on page 60 and Removing and Replacing a Fan Module on page 63 Install the replacement G8264CS hardware as directed in Chapter 3 Installing G8264CS Hardware and Options on page 33 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...

Page 72: ...n 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 RS 8264CS config boot mtm 1234 56X New MTM value 1234 56X Please reset the system for the new changes to take effect RS 8264CS config RS 8264CS config boot esn 1000001 RS 8264CS config reload RS 8264CS show sys inf...

Page 73: ... status 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 configuratio...

Page 74: ...rior 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 sy...

Page 75: ... 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 and your switch must...

Page 76: ... 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 from what is described in this document Using the Boot Management Menu The Boot Management menu en...

Page 77: ... 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 type Temperature Sensor Warning Symptom A temperature warning is displayed on the management console Soluti...

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Page 79: ...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 80: ...ur 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 per...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...may 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 84: ...e 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 de...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...o 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 atmospheric dust spot efficiency MERV 9 according to ASHRAE Standard 52 21 Air th...

Page 87: ... 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 88: ... his own expense Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada Australia and New Zealand Class A Statement Attention This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures European Union Compliance to the...

Page 89: ...Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmittein Dieses Produkt entspricht dem ʺGesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmittelnʺ EMVG früher ʺGesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglic...

Page 90: ...ltung 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 user may be required to take corrective actions Japan Electron...

Page 91: ...Copyright Lenovo 2015 Appendix B Notices 91 Russia Electromagnetic Interference EMI Class A Statement People s Republic of China Class A Electronic Emission Statement Taiwan Class A Compliance Statement ...

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Page 93: ... W x D 4 45 x 43 9 x 48 26 cm 1 75 x 17 3 x 19 in Weight 10 35 kg 22 1 lb maximum Airflow Available options for rear to front or front to rear airflow Table 16 G8264CS environmental specifications Specification 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...

Page 94: ...60 Hz AC input voltage universal 100 127 VAC 200 240 VAC AC inrush current 15A AC input current typical 2 09 A RMS 120 VAC 1 10 A RMS 230 VAC AC input current maximum 2 28 A RMS 120 VAC 1 30 A RMS 230 VAC Power supply rated output power 550 W each front to rear airflow 750 W each rear to front airflow System power dissipation typical 253 W System power dissipation maximum 276 W DC output current t...

Page 95: ...teristics depend on the specific firmware installed For more information see the Application Guide and Command Reference for your specific switch and its installed firmware Table 18 G8264CS feature performance characteristics Feature Characteristics Switching architecture Non blocking Throughput 1 280 Gbps full duplex Ethernet line rate 100 IEEE 802 1Q VLANs 1024 with 4K VLAN IDs Forwarding databa...

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