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Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10808 Installation Manual

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  • Page 2 Purple Extreme Solution Partners Logo, ServiceWatch, Summit, the Summit7i Logo, and the Color Purple, among others, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other names and marks may be the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 9 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) See the ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide and the ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Guide for information about configuring an Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10K series, BlackDiamond 8810, or Summit X450 switch. thoroughly before installing any Extreme Networks switch. Failure to trained and qualified service personnel only! ®...
  • Page 10 Table 1 Table 2 list conventions used throughout this guide. Screen displays...
  • Page 11 ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Guide ExtremeWare XOS Release Notes Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available from the Extreme Networks website at the following location: You can select and download the following Extreme Networks documentation from the Documentation...
  • Page 15 LANs. Installation, maintenance, and removal of a switch, chassis, or its components must be done by qualified service personnel only. Qualified service personnel have had appropriate technical training and experience that is necessary to be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed when performing a task and of measures to minimize the danger to themselves or other people.
  • Page 16 Distribution rack requirements After examining your physical site and ensuring all environment requirements are met, evaluate and compare your existing cable plant with the requirements of the Extreme Networks equipment to determine if you need to install new cables (or cabling).
  • Page 17 You need to verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements. Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards. During the early planning stages of installing or modifying your LAN, it is important that you develop a thorough understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry.
  • Page 18 Ensure that all system environmental requirements are met, such as ambient temperature and humidity. Extreme Networks equipment generates a significant amount of heat. It is essential that you provide a temperature-controlled environment for both performance and safety. Install the equipment only in a temperature- and humidity-controlled indoor area that is free of airborne materials that can conduct electricity.
  • Page 19 Extreme Networks recommends placing no more than three chassis next to each other due to chassis-to- chassis heating. The following are some general recommendations for installing your BlackDiamond 10K series and BlackDiamond 8810 switches: A minimum of 17.32 inches (44 cm) between each set of three BlackDiamond switches.
  • Page 20 Airflow through chassis Airflow through power supplies Airflow at power supply level EX_010 Airflow through fan tray ASP045...
  • Page 21 Your system must be protected from static electricity or electrostatic discharge (ESD). Take the following measures to ensure optimum system performance: Remove materials that can cause electrostatic generation (such as synthetic resins) from the wiring closet. Check the appropriateness of floor mats and flooring. Connect metal chassis, conduit, and other metals to ground using dedicated grounding lines.
  • Page 22 This will insure good grounding between the chassis, rack, and earth ground. Provide enough space in front of and behind the switch so that you can service it easily. Allow a minimum of 48 inches (122 cm) in front of the rack and 24 inches (61 cm) behind the rack. When using a relay rack, provide a minimum of 24 inches (61 cm) of space behind the mounted equipment.
  • Page 23 The rack should be attached to the wiring closet floor with 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) lag screws or equivalent hardware. The floor under the rack should be level within 3/16-inch (5 mm). Use a floor-leveling cement compound if necessary or bolt the racks to the floor as shown in Figure Secure to floor with 3/8-inch lag screws or bolts...
  • Page 24 Assign a unique block of sequential numbers to the group of cables that run between each pair of wiring closets. Assign a unique identification number to each distribution rack. Identify all wiring closets by labeling the front panel of your Extreme Networks equipment and other hardware. Keep accurate and current cable identification records.
  • Page 25 When installing a patch panel using twisted pair wiring, untwist no more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) of the cable to avoid radio frequency (RF) interference. Discharge the RJ45 Ethernet cable before plugging it into a port on the switch. When required for safety and fire rating requirements, use plenum-rated cable. See your local building codes for determining when it is appropriate to use plenum-rated cable, or refer to IEC standard 850.
  • Page 26 Fiber optic cable must be treated gently during installation. Every cable has a minimum bend radius, for example, and fibers will be damaged if the cables are bent too sharply. It is also important not to stretch the cable during installation. We recommend that the bend radius for fiber optic cable equals 2- inch (5.08 cm) minimum for each 90 degree turn as shown in Cable managers supporting and directing cables...
  • Page 27 Minimum 2-in. (5.08-cm) radius in 90˚ bend 90˚ Optical fiber cable SPG_002 Table 3 shows cable media types and maximum distances that support reliable transmission in accordance with international standards except where noted.
  • Page 28 Use RJ-45 cable with connector jackets that are flush with the connector or that have connectors with a no-snag feature. Using cable with jackets that are wider than the connectors can cause: Connectors that are not properly aligned with the port. Crowded cable installation, which can cause connectors to pop out of the port.
  • Page 29 Use the appropriate type of cable to connect the ports of your switch to another switch or router. Working carefully, one port at a time, follow these steps: 1 Verify that you have identified the correct cable for the port.
  • Page 30 If a power source fails, it will affect only the switch power supply to which it is connected. If all switch power supplies are connected to a single power source, the entire switch is vulnerable to a power source failure.
  • Page 31 An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that sits between a power supply (such as a wall outlet) and a device (such as a switch) to prevent outages, sags, surges, and bad harmonics from adversely affecting the performance of the device.
  • Page 32 Transition time is the time that is necessary for the UPS to transfer from utility power to full-load battery power. For Extreme Networks products, a transition time of less than 20 milliseconds is required for optimum performance.
  • Page 33 Stop bit—1 Parity—None Flow control—XON/XOFF The terminal or PC with terminal-emulation software that you connect to an Extreme Networks switch must be configured with these settings. This procedure is described in the documentation supplied with the terminal. Appropriate cables are available from your local supplier, or you can make your own. To ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the unit, use only shielded serial cables.
  • Page 34 Figure 8 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 25-pin (RS-232) null-modem cable. Switch Cable connector: 9-pin female Screen Shell Ground Figure 9 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 9-pin (PC-AT) null-modem serial cable. Switch Cable connector: 9-pin female...
  • Page 35 After your switch has completed all power on self-tests (POSTs), it is operational. When the switch is operational, you can log in and configure an IP address for the default VLAN (named default). To manually configure the IP settings: 1 Connect a terminal or PC with terminal-emulation software to the MSM on the BlackDiamond 10K series or BlackDiamond 8810 switch, or the console port of the Summit X450 switch.
  • Page 39 Most ports on an Extreme Networks switch auto-negotiate operation. Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports and 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports operate only in full-duplex mode in accordance with...
  • Page 40 VLAN and attempts to route traffic through it. Extreme Networks does not recommend that you use the management port to route traffic to any front panel port on the switch. The management port is designed for switch management purposes.
  • Page 41 Total optical system budget for the SX mini-GBIC is 11.5 dB. Extreme Networks recommends that 3 dB of the total budget be reserved for losses induced by cable splices/connectors and operating margin. While 8.5 dB remains available for cable-induced attenuation, the 1000BASE-SX standard specifies supported distances of 275 meters over 62.5 micron multimode fiber and 550 meters over 50 micron...
  • Page 42 Extreme Networks, into the mini-GBIC port. If you install a mini-GBIC not certified by Extreme Networks into a switch and insert a cable to bring up the link, the port status LED remains “off” and an error specifying the use of a non-Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC is sent to the syslog.
  • Page 43 Mini-GBICs are 3.3 V Class 1 laser devices. Use only Extreme-approved devices. If you see an amber blinking mini-GBIC port status LED, the mini-GBIC installed in your switch or module is not approved, supported, or certified by Extreme Networks. To correct this problem, install an Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC.
  • Page 44 The XENPAK module is a Class 1 laser device. Use only Extreme-approved devices on all Extreme Networks switches. To install a XENPAK module: 1 Remove the XENPAK module from its antistatic container and remove the dust covers from the module optical connectors.
  • Page 45 The rest of this section describes the compact flash memory card requirements and how to install and remove an external compact flash memory card. You can purchase the 256 MB industrial-grade compact flash card directly from Extreme Networks (part number 3120-00021).
  • Page 46 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the switch front panel. 2 Locate the compact flash slot on the MSM, as shown in...
  • Page 47 3 Grasp the memory card between your thumb and forefinger. For the BlackDiamond 10K series switch, the side with the ridge faces to the left of the chassis. For the BlackDiamond 8810 switch, the side with the ridge faces toward the bottom of the chassis.
  • Page 49 Removing the 700/1200 W AC PSU on page 50 Specifications on page 51 Power Supply Controller Overview (BlackDiamond 10K Series Switch Only) on page 54 Installing the Power Supply Controllers on page 55 Verifying a Successful Installation on page 55...
  • Page 50 Follow these steps to ensure proper installation of the 700/1200 W AC PSU: 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle, which is located on the top-left corner of the chassis front panel.
  • Page 51 700/1200 W AC PSU(s). The BlackDiamond 10K series modules require two to four times the power of the BlackDiamond 8810 modules. Extreme Networks recommends the 220 V AC high-line power range for 700/1200 W AC PSU(s) used in conjunction with BlackDiamond...
  • Page 52 The front panel of the 700/1200 W AC PSU provides status LEDs. Table 10 describes the LED behavior on the front panel. The front panel on each 700/1200 W AC PSU contains two cooling fans as shown in Figure 14. Airflow enters from the front vents on the 700/1200 W AC PSU and exits to the rear vents of the chassis.
  • Page 53 Each 700/1200 W AC PSU has two DC outputs (12V standby and 48V) that connect to the chassis backplane as shown in Figure 16. The 12V standby is used only to power the system logic circuitry. The 48V is used to power the MSM(S), I/O modules, and fan tray. EX_011 Output connector...
  • Page 54 The BlackDiamond 10K series switch includes two power supply controllers, located in the back of the chassis, that collect data from the installed power supplies and report the results to the MSM modules via an I C interface. When the BlackDiamond 10K series switch is first powered on, the power supply controllers enable the power supplies by providing 48V power.
  • Page 55 5 Use the thumbscrews and a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the power supply controller into the slot. After you supply power to the switch, the switch performs a power-on self test (POST). During the POST: Table 11...
  • Page 56 DC output power of 1200 W. All power supply cords provided by Extreme Networks are designed for use in the United States and Canada only. Power supply cords for use outside of United States and Canada are typically provided by a third party distribution center and must meet the following requirements: Power supply cords must be agency certified for country of use.
  • Page 59 Up to six power supplies (accessed from the front of the unit) Two fan trays (accessed from the back of the unit) One ESD-preventive wrist strap connector The BlackDiamond 10K series switch can support up to the following number of ports and types of port configurations: 32 switched Gigabit Ethernet ports...
  • Page 60 Figure 18 shows the BlackDiamond 10K series switch installed with two MSM-1 modules and eight optional I/O modules. ESD wrist strap connector Power supplies behind grill MSM module I/O module slots slots I/O module slots EX_001...
  • Page 61 Figure 19 shows the rear view of the BlackDiamond 10K series switch. Fan trays Power supply controllers The rear view of the BlackDiamond 10K series switch provides: Access to the fan units The chassis serial number The Ethernet MAC address of the switch...
  • Page 62 The BlackDiamond 10K series switch is shipped with a pre-installed fan tray. For your safety, because of the increased weight of the chassis after components are installed and to prevent damage to the equipment, Extreme Networks strongly recommends that you install the I/O modules after you mount the chassis in a rack.
  • Page 63 Tilt watch Cardboard box Clip locks Pallet Each indicator has two color-coded states, or modes: a good, white state, and a warning, red state. A smooth shipping procedure should leave all four indicators in good, white states. tilt watch and shock watch indicators in both conditions. Shock watch EX_083 Figure 21...
  • Page 64 The accessories box contains: 19-inch helper bracket for installing the chassis in a rack ESD-preventive wrist strap Front bezel for shielding the switch after installation Documentation and media To remove the accessories box from the carton: 1 Using a retractable knife, cut away the plastic that wraps the carton.
  • Page 65 Accessory box EX_085 4 Locate the helper bracket. 5 Mount the helper bracket in the lowest available position in the rack using four appropriate screws (not provided), as shown in Figure BDbrackt...
  • Page 66 To remove the carton from the chassis: 1 Remove the four v-boards from the corners of the crate, as shown in Figure Accessory box EX_093...
  • Page 67 2 Remove the four detachable plastic clip locks found near the bottom of the shipping carton, as shown in Figure Two clip locks are located on each side of the carton. Tilt watch Shock watch Cardboard box Clip locks Pallet EX_083 a Place your thumb and index finger inside the clip lock (see Figure...
  • Page 68 Clip lock 3 Slide the carton up over the chassis, as shown in Lift box off chassis Remove 4 bolts holding chassis to pallet 4 Remove the four restraining bolts that secure the chassis to the pallet using an adjustable wrench. Two bolts are at the front of the chassis, and connect to the pallet itself through holes in the vertical side bars.
  • Page 69 2 Remove the chassis from the box, following the uncrating procedure described in Chassis” on page 3 Have a minimumof two people grab both handles on each side of the switch and lift the switch from the pallet, as shown in Figure 4 Place the back of empty chassis on the helper bracket in the equipment rack.
  • Page 70 2 Remove the chassis from the box, following the uncrating procedure described in Chassis” on page 3 Secure a mid-mount kit flange to each side of the BlackDiamond 10K series switch chassis using the provided screws. Ensure you are using the appropriate flange for the left and right side, as shown in EX_009 “Unpacking the...
  • Page 71 Midmount flanges EX_075 1 Have a minimum of two people grab both handles on each side of the switch and lift the switch from the pallet, as shown in Figure EX_090...
  • Page 72 4 After you secure the chassis, remove the helper bracket. Store the bracket for future use, for example, if you need to remove the chassis from the rack. Gather the following materials to ground the BlackDiamond 10K series switch: Two zinc-plated steel lock washers...
  • Page 73 Cable manager cover Cable manager base You must remove the cover plate and the six screws from the cable guides before you can mount the cable manager base onto the rack. To install the cable manager: 1 Press down on the latches at the top of the cover plate to remove the cover plate. Removing the cover plate exposes the six screws holding the cable guides onto the mounting base, as shown in Figure...
  • Page 74 Latches at top of closed cover 2 Remove the six screws that secure the cable guides to the mounting base. 3 Place the cable manager mounting base above the BlackDiamond 10K series switch chassis in the rack. 4 Use six screws (not supplied) to mount the base onto the rack, as shown in...
  • Page 75 Do not overtighten the screws. 9 Using the cable guides and cable clips (provided), slide the cables through the clips, holders, and channel to manage the cables installed on your BlackDiamond 10K series switch chassis, as shown in Figure EX_077...
  • Page 76 Interlocking cable holder and cable clips Side view EX_080 10 Insert the cover plate into the hinge tabs of the cable manager base and press firmly until the latches lock, as shown in Figure Latches at top of closed cover Hinge tabs fit into cable manager base Top view of open/removed cover EX_078...
  • Page 77 MSM Activity MSM LEDs The MSM holds both the control plane and the switch fabric for the switch. One MSM is required for switch operation; adding an additional MSM increases reliability and throughput. Each MSM has two CPUs for protocol processing and network management. For full redundancy, you can install up to two MSMs in the BlackDiamond 10K series switch.
  • Page 78 The MSM consists of a printed circuit board mounted on a metal panel that acts as the insertion vehicle in a BlackDiamond 10K series switch. The module carrier also includes ejector/injector levers and captive retaining screws at each end of the module front panel.
  • Page 79 MSM experiences a soft reset and then becomes the primary MSM. For example, if you have a BlackDiamond 10K series switch with a primary MSM in slot A and a backup MSM module in slot B, and you remove the primary MSM from slot A, the backup in slot B becomes the primary.

  • Page 80: Msm Module

    Verifying the MSM Installation Removing an MSM The BlackDiamond 10K series switch comes with eight blank front panels already installed. Use a blank front panel to fill slots not occupied by I/O modules or switch management modules. For information about how to install a blank front panel, see The BlackDiamond 10K series MSM is hot-swappable.
  • Page 81 4 Place the ESD bag containing the MSM on a flat surface, clean from any debris. 5 Break any seals on the bag. 6 Open the ESD bag and firmly grasp the rail of the module. 7 Holding the rail of the module, pull the ESD bag off the module. 8 Check the connectors for dust and packing materials.
  • Page 82 You are not prompted to synchronize the images and the configurations from the primary to the backup. If not synchronized, the backup uses its image and the primary configuration. This image/ configuration mismatch will likely cause the switch to operate differently after failover. 14 Store the module packaging for future use.
  • Page 83 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and if not already connected, connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the switch front panel. 2 To loosen the module, unscrew the screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 85 No configuration information is stored on the I/O modules; all configuration information is stored on the MSM(s). When the BlackDiamond 10K series switch is powered on, the software generates a default configuration for any slots that contain I/O modules. The default configuration allows the I/O module ports to participate in the VLAN named default.
  • Page 86 Figure 40 shows the G60T module. The G60T module has 60 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-X ports that use standard RJ-45 connectors. If you have one MSM installed, all ports on the G60T module are switched through that MSM. If you have two MSMs installed, the top 30 ports on the G60T module are switched through the MSM in slot A, and the bottom 30 ports are switched through the MSM in slot B during normal operation.
  • Page 87 Figure 41 shows the G60X module. The G60X module has 60 unpopulated mini-GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports. If you have one MSM installed, all ports on the G60X module are switched through that MSM. If you have two MSMs installed, the top 30 ports on the G60X module are switched through the MSM in slot A, and the bottom 30 ports are switched through the MSM in slot B during normal operation.
  • Page 88 The G60X module has the following LEDs: Module status Port status For information about the LEDs and their activity on the G60X module, see page “I/O Module LEDs” on...
  • Page 89 Figure 42 shows the G20X module. The G20X module has 20 unpopulated mini-GBIC-based Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports. If you have one MSM installed, all ports on the G20X module are switched through that MSM. If you have two MSMs installed, the top 10 ports on the G20X module are switched through the MSM in slot A, and the bottom 10 ports are switched through the MSM in slot B during normal operation.
  • Page 90 The G20X module has the following LEDs: Module status Port status For information about the LEDs and their activity on the G20X module, see page “I/O Module LEDs” on...
  • Page 91 Figure 43 shows the 10G6X module. The 10G6X module has six unpopulated XENPAK-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. If you have one MSM installed, all ports on the 10G6X module are switched through that MSM. If you have two MSMs installed, the top three ports on the 10G6X module are switched through the MSM in slot A, and the bottom three ports are switched through the MSM in slot B during normal operation.
  • Page 92 Figure 44 shows the 10G2X module. The 10G2X module has two unpopulated XENPAK-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. If you have one MSM installed, all ports on the 10G2X module are switched through that MSM. If you have two MSMs installed, the top port on the 10G2X module is switched through the MSM in slot A, and the bottom port is switched through the MSM in slot B during normal operation.
  • Page 93 LED activity on the BlackDiamond 10K series I/O modules. The BlackDiamond 10K series switch comes with eight blank front panels already installed. Use a blank front panel to fill slots not occupied by I/O modules or switch management modules. For information...
  • Page 94 2 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end of the wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top left corner of the switch front panel. 3 Remove the blank front panel from the slot to make room for the module, if applicable.
  • Page 95 8 Ensure that the module is vertical with the module name at the top, the PCB to the right, and that the ejector/injector levers are extended, as shown in 9 Slide the module into the appropriate slot of the chassis until it makes contact with the backplane. As the module begins to seat in the chassis, the ejector/injector levers begin to close.
  • Page 96 After you install an I/O module, verify that it is working correctly. Check the LEDs on the front panel of the I/O module and use the command line interface (CLI) display slot-specific information about the newly installed module. When the I/O module and its ports (if applicable) are configured and operating normally, the front- panel LED indicators should appear as follows: STATUS LED—green blinking DIAG LED—off...
  • Page 97 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the switch front panel. 2 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two captive screws shown in 3 Simultaneously rotate the ejector/injector levers outward to disengage the module from the backplane.
  • Page 98 3 Slide the blank front panel into the appropriate slot in the chassis. Ensure that the blank front panel is vertical with the blank front panel number at the top, as shown Figure 4 Secure the blank front panel by tightening the two captive screws using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Blank front panels EX_074...
  • Page 99 The software monitors the fan trays in the BlackDiamond 10K series switch for overheating. All over- temperature events cause the switch to send alerts to the network management station or to the switch log. See the ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide for more information about switch monitoring.
  • Page 100 ESD-preventive wrist strap # 1 Phillips screwdriver To remove the fan tray from the BlackDiamond 10K series switch: 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-right corner of the switch front panel.
  • Page 101 ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the switch front panel. 2 Check the connectors on the switch fan tray for dust and packing materials. 3 To support the fan tray, place one hand under the fan tray; use the other hand to guide the fan tray into the slot.
  • Page 102 You need the following tools and equipment to install a fan tray: # 2 Phillips screwdriver Replacement filter To replace the filter in the BlackDiamond 10K series switch: 1 Remove the bezel from the front of the chassis using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Slide the filter out from the chassis.
  • Page 105 This chapter describes the BlackDiamond 8810 (formerly Aspen 8810) chassis, including: BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis Architecture on page 105 Uncrating and Unpacking the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis on page 108 Pre-Installation Requirements Assembling the BlackDiamond 8810 Mid-Mount Kit Rack Mounting the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis Re-crating and Re-packing the BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis on page 113 This section describes and shows the architecture of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: BlackDiamond 8810 Chassis Front View on page 105...
  • Page 106 Figure 49 shows the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis installed with two MSMs and three optional I/O modules. ESD wrist strap connector MSM module slot Power supplies Power cord connectors Fan tray I/O module slots I/O module slots ASP042...
  • Page 107 Shows the rear view of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis. Grounding lug The rear of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis provides: The chassis serial number The Ethernet MAC address of the switch Symbols of safety certification Access to the PSU/fan controllers PSU/Fan...
  • Page 108 Follow these steps to ensure proper uncrating and unpacking for the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: 1 Ensure that the Tilt Watch and Shock Watch indicators display a white state condition as shown in Figure Tilt watch Tilt watch in white state Tilt watch in red state Shock watch...
  • Page 109 2 Remove the contents from the BlackDiamond 8810 shipping carton as shown in 3 Release the clip locks as shown in a Place your thumb and index finger inside the clip lock touching the prongs. b Squeeze the prongs inward applying equal pressure on each side. c Pull the prongs outward until the clip lock is released from the carton.
  • Page 110 4 Slide the BlackDiamond 8810 shipping carton up over the chassis. 5 Remove all four restraining bolts that hold the chassis to the wood pallet as shown in Lift box chassis Remove 4 bolts holding chassis to pallet 6 Using each person, place one hand in the empty power supply bay and the other hand in the rear slot on the back panel of the chassis.
  • Page 111 The following tools and equipment are required for assembling the BlackDiamond 8810 mid-mount kit and racking the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: ESD-preventive wrist strap #2 Phillips screwdriver 19” helper bracket BlackDiamond 8810 mid-mount kit BlackDiamond 8810 chassis A minimum of two people to help install the chassis into the rack Follow these steps to assemble the BlackDiamond 8810 mid-mount kit: 1 Using two or more people, place the empty chassis in an upright position on a secure flat surface.
  • Page 112 Follow these steps to ensure proper mid-mount racking for the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: 1 Locate the 19” helper bracket that is shipped with the chassis. 2 Mount the 19” helper bracket onto the system rack using four mount screws as shown in Figure EX_008 EX_086...
  • Page 113 Follow these steps to ensure proper re-crating and re-packing for the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: 1 Mount the 19” helper bracket into the system rack using four mount screws 2 Loosen the eight mount screws holding the chassis from the system rack using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 114 6 Attach all four restraining bolts to secure the chassis onto the wood pallet as shown in Place box over chassis Attach 4 bolts holding chassis to pallet 7 Slide the BlackDiamond 8810 shipping carton down over the chassis. 8 Insert the clip locks as shown in a Place your thumb and index finger inside the clip lock touching the prongs.
  • Page 115 9 Place the contents back into the BlackDiamond 8810 shipping carton as shown in Figure ASP024 10 Close the top flaps on the BlackDiamond 8810 shipping carton. 11 Seal the top flaps of the BlackDiamond 8810 shipping carton with packing tape. 12 Secure the BlackDiamond 8810 shipping carton with nylon straps as shown in Figure ASP026...
  • Page 117 The G8X MSM also has eight data I/O ports. See these ports. For full redundancy you can install up to two G8X MSMs in the BlackDiamond 8810 switch. Each G8X MSM also contains a temperature sensor, nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), and a real- time clock.
  • Page 118 Management port—The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet management port allows you to connect an Ethernet cable directly from your laptop into the management port to view and locally manage the switch configurations. Compact flash—You can insert an external compact flash memory card into this port. (See for more information on Extreme Networks-supported compact flash cards.)
  • Page 119 If you are using only one G8X MSM in the BlackDiamond 8810 switch, install that MSM in slot 5. If you want to use two MSMs to increase reliability and throughput, install the second MSM in slot 6. “Installing BlackDiamond 8810 MSM and I/O Modules” on page 128 install a G8X MSM.
  • Page 120 Table 17 describes the LED activity on the G8X MSM.
  • Page 121 No configuration information is stored on the I/O modules; all configuration information is stored on the MSM(s). When the BlackDiamond 8810 switch is powered on, the software generates a default configuration for any slots that contain I/O modules. The default configuration allows the I/O module ports to participate in the VLAN named default.
  • Page 122 Figure 64 shows the G24X module. All Gigabit Ethernet ports on this module use SPF fiber mini-GBIC connectors and support 1000BASE- SX, 1000BASE-LX, 1000BASE-LX70, and 1000BASE-ZX ports. The default configuration of the G24X module is as follows. All ports: Are added to the default VLAN as untagged Inherit the properties of the default VLAN (for example, protocol type and VLANid) The G24X module supports any of the following mini-GBICs: SX mini-GBIC, which conforms to the 1000BASE-SX standard...
  • Page 123 The G24X module has the following LEDs: Module status Module diagnostics Port status For information about the LEDs and their activity on the G24X module, see page 127. “I/O Module LEDs” on...
  • Page 124 Figure 65 shows the 10G4X module. The 10G4X module has four unpopulated XENPAK-based 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The default configuration of the 10G4X module is as follows. All ports: Are added to the default VLAN as untagged. Inherit the properties of the default VLAN (for example, protocol type and VLANid). The 10G4X module has the following LEDs: Module status Module diagnostics...

  • Page 125: Module Diagnostics

    Figure 66 shows the G48T module. The G48T module has 48 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports that use standard RJ-45 connectors. The default configuration of the G48T module is as follows. All ports: Are added to the default VLAN as untagged Inherit the properties of the default VLAN (for example, protocol type and VLANid) Operate in autonegotiation mode The G48T module has the following LEDs: Module status...
  • Page 126 Figure 67 shows the G48P module. The G48P module has 48 autosensing 10/100/1000BASE-T ports that use standard RJ-45 connectors and that can deliver Power over Ethernet (PoE) to an attached device as well as the usual Ethernet connection, provided by one cable. The G48P module supports the IEEE 892.3af PoE specification. When powered devices (PDs) are connected to a port, the PDs are discovered and classified as 802.3af- compliant or as legacy devices.
  • Page 127 This section describes the LEDs for the module, for the port, and for the inline power delivery status on the I/O modules on the BlackDiamond 8810 switch. Table 19 describes the LED activity on the BlackDiamond 8810 switch I/O modules. This section describes the port LEDs for the G24X, G48T, G48P, and 10G4X modules. Table 20 describes the LED activity on the G24X, G48T, and 10G4X modules for each port.
  • Page 128 This section describes important safety information and correct procedures for installing a BlackDiamond 8810 MSM or I/O module. All BlackDiamond 8810 modules are hot-swappable. You do not need to power the system off to install a BlackDiamond 8810 module. This section covers the following topics: Pre-Installation Requirements on page 128 Distinguishing a BlackDiamond 8810 MSM from an I/O Module on page 129...
  • Page 129 One way to distinguish a BlackDiamond 8810 MSM from a BlackDiamond 8810 I/O module is to examine the color of the release latch located on each injector/ejector handle. Orange injector/ejector handles indicate that the module is an MSM and green injector/ejector handles indicate that the module is an I/O module, as shown in Figure I/O Module...
  • Page 130 Follow these steps to ensure proper installation of an MSM or I/O module: 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the chassis.
  • Page 131 6 Latch the injector/ejector handles, using both hands, by simultaneously pushing both handles toward the center of the module as shown in 7 Lock the module by turning each captive screw one-quarter turn clockwise (90 degrees) in both injector/ejector handles. Use a # 2 Phillips screwdriver as shown in Figure Figure ASP003A...
  • Page 132 8 Verify that the red line of each captive screw in both injector/ejector handles is set in a vertical position. This position ensures that the module is locked as shown in 9 Store the module packaging for future use. This section describes important safety information and correct procedures for removing a BlackDiamond 8810 MSM or I/O module.
  • Page 133 4 Squeeze each release latch on both injector/ejector handles to remove the module from the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis slot as shown in Handle 5 Slide and remove the module from the slot. 6 Place the ESD bag over the module to protect it from potential ESD damage. This will also prevent dust from collecting on the BlackDiamond 8810 module’s connectors.
  • Page 134 This section describes the importance of the BlackDiamond 8810 blank front panels. It further explains how to remove and install the blank front panel(s) on an empty slot in the front of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: Pre-Installation Requirements on page 134 Removing a BlackDiamond 8810 Blank Front Panel on page 135 Installing a BlackDiamond 8810 Blank Front Panel on page 136 Please read all important safety information prior to installation or removal.
  • Page 135 Follow these steps to ensure proper removal of a BlackDiamond 8810 blank front panel: 1 Select a slot for removal of the blank front panel. Slots are numbered 1 through 10 in the chassis. 2 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the chassis.
  • Page 136 4 Remove the blank front panel from the intended slot on the chassis as shown in 5 Secure the MSM or I/O module into the open slot on the chassis. “Installing BlackDiamond 8810 MSM and I/O Modules” on page 128 MSM and I/O module installation.
  • Page 137 This chapter describes the BlackDiamond 8810 (formerly Aspen 8810) fan tray, including: Overview on page 137 Pre-Installation Requirements on page 137 Removing the BlackDiamond 8810 Fan Tray on page 138 Installing the BlackDiamond 8810 Spare Fan Tray on page 139 Removing a BlackDiamond 8810 PSU/Fan Controller on page 140 Installing a BlackDiamond 8810 Spare PSU/Fan Controller on page 142 This chapter describes important safety information and correct procedures for replacing the...
  • Page 138 Follow these steps to ensure proper removal of the BlackDiamond 8810 fan tray from the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the chassis.
  • Page 139 Follow these steps to ensure proper installation of the BlackDiamond 8810 spare fan tray into the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: 1 Ensure that the fan tray slot on the chassis is empty. 2 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the chassis.
  • Page 140 Follow these steps to ensure proper removal of a BlackDiamond 8810 PSU/fan controller from the PSU control card access panel on the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the chassis.
  • Page 141 5 Locate the four captive screws on the PSU/fan controller located within the access panel as shown in Figure 6 Turn each captive screw counter-clockwise, using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, to loosen all four captive screws on the PSU/fan controller also shown in 7 Gently pull the PSU/fan controller out from the access panel on the chassis.
  • Page 142 Follow these steps to ensure proper installation of a BlackDiamond 8810 spare PSU/fan controller into the access panel on the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis: 1 Ensure that the access panel on the chassis is empty. 2 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the chassis.
  • Page 143 This chapter describes: Overview on page 143 Pre-Installation Requirements on page 143 Installing the BlackDiamond 8810 AC Power Cord Retaining Bracket on page 144 Removing the BlackDiamond 8810 AC Power Cord Retaining Bracket on page 146 This chapter describes important safety information and correct procedures for installing and removing the BlackDiamond 8810 (formerly Aspen 8810) AC power cord retaining bracket onto and off from the surface surrounding the power outlets of a BlackDiamond 8810 chassis.
  • Page 144 Follow these steps to ensure proper installation of the BlackDiamond 8810 AC power cord retaining bracket: 1 Ensure that all AC power cords are disconnected from the power source and from the power outlets on front of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis. 2 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap, that is provided, to your wrist and connect the metal end of the ESD-preventive wrist strap to the ground receptacle located on the top-left corner of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis front panel.
  • Page 145 5 Locate the power outlets on front of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis as shown in 6 Slide the end of the AC power cord(s) into the power outlet(s) on front of the BlackDiamond 8810 chassis as shown in Figure 7 Ensure that the AC power cord(s) are firmly plugged into the power outlet(s) as shown in Figure ASP008 ASP009...
  • Page 146 8 Align the BlackDiamond 8810 AC power cord retaining bracket over the AC power cord end(s) as shown in Figure 9 Tighten all captive screws, located in the middle and on each end of the BlackDiamond 8810 AC power cord retaining bracket, using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 10 Connect the other end of the AC power cord(s) into the power source.
  • Page 149 Summit X450-24t and X450-24x Switch LEDs on page 152 Summit X450-24t and X450-24x Switch Installation on page 153 The Summit X450 switch is a compact unit that comes in two models; the Summit X450-24t (copper) and the Summit X450-24x (fiber).
  • Page 150 Console Port—Used to connect a terminal and perform local management. Figure 90 shows the front view of the Summit 10/100/1000 Mbps ports Shared Ports Shared ports Mini-GBIC ports Shared Ports Shared ports “Summit X450-24t and X450-24x Switch “Summit X450-24t and X450-24x Switch Console port S450_002B Console port S450_001B...
  • Page 151 Two high-performance stacking ports These ports are currently not supported but are reserved for future software features. The connector for the optional Extreme External Power Supply System (EPS). AC Power Socket Both Summit X450-24t and Summit X450-24x switches automatically adjust to the supply voltage.
  • Page 152 Table 22 lists the specific types of LEDs along with their associated colors and behaviors.
  • Page 153 The Summit X450-24t or Summit X450-24x switch can be mounted in a rack or placed free-standing on a tabletop. To mount the switch into a rack, you will need the following tools, equipment, and resources: Mounting brackets (provided) Eight screws (provided) to secure the mounting brackets to the switch...
  • Page 154 Apply the pads to the underside of each device by placing the pad in the marked area at each corner of the switch ensuring that all corners aligned. You can safely place up to four Summit X450 switches on top of one another.
  • Page 155 The Summit XGM-2xn card is an optional, additional card that adds one or two 10 Gigabit uplink XENPAK modules to a Summit X450 switch running XOS version 11.2 or later. The Summit XGM-2xn card has two slots that support any of these Extreme XENPAK optical transceivers:...
  • Page 156 For more information about the XENPAK modules, see on page The Summit X450 switch requires the final release build of XOS 11.2 (or later) in order to recognize the Summit XGM-2xn card. The Summit XGM-2xn cards are not hot-swappable. You must turn off power to the switch before installing or removing the Summit XGM-2xn card.
  • Page 157 93). Save the screws for re-use. 4 Align the edges of the sheet metal with the card guides, and carefully slide the Summit XGM-2xn card into the switch housing until the connectors engage and the card is flush with the back panel of the switch (Figure 94).
  • Page 158 EWUG003C The XENPAK module is a class 1 laser device that operates at 5 V. The XENPAK optical modules are certified to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR 1040.10 LN#50 7/2001. Use only Extreme-approved devices on all Extreme switches. To install a XENPAK module: 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end of the wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the switch front panel.
  • Page 159 2 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end of the wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the switch front panel. 3 Disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the XENPAK module and install dust covers over the module connectors.
  • Page 160 4 Turn the two captive screws counter-clockwise until they are completely free from the Summit XGM- 2xn card. 5 Holding both captive screws, pull the XENPAK module out of the card. 6 Place the XENPAK module immediately into an antistatic container to protect it from ESD damage and dust.
  • Page 161 Installing the External Power System on page 163 The Extreme External Power System (EPS) allows you to add a redundant power supply to the Summit X450 switch to protect against a power supply failure. The EPS consists of a tray (EPS-T) that holds one or two EPS-160 power supplies.
  • Page 162 Table 25 shows the wire-to-pin connections for the connector on the rear panel of the EPS-160 power supply. Figure 97 shows a close-up view of the redundant power supply cable key. ES4K027...
  • Page 163 Figure 98 shows the pin number assignments for the power supply cable key. You need the following tools and equipment to install an EPS: Electrostatic discharge (ESD)-preventive wrist strap (provided) # 1 Phillips screwdriver The EPS-T The EPS-T can be mounted in a rack or placed free-standing on a tabletop. You need the following toolsand equipment rack mount the EPS-T: # 1 Phillips screwdriver Rack mount kit...
  • Page 164 1 Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end of the wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the switch front panel. 2 Connect the keyed-end of the redundant power supply cable to the EPS-160 power supply (see Figure 100).
  • Page 165 The key is a plastic tab on the cable connector housing that fits into the chassis to ensure correct alignment of the connector. 3 Connect the other end of each EPS-160 power supply cable to the Extreme switch (see This connector end can only be inserted into the switch with the end marked TOP facing up.
  • Page 166 1 Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your wrist and connect the metal end of the wrist strap to the ground receptacle that is located on the top-left corner of the switch front panel. 2 Disconnect the AC by removing the plug from the wall 3 Disconnect the AC power cord from the EPS-160 power supply.
  • Page 169 230 V (2P+T) via an isolation transformer ratio 1:1, with the secondary connection point labeled Neutral and connected directly to ground. Building codes vary worldwide; therefore, Extreme Networks strongly recommends that you consult an electrical contractor to ensure proper equipment grounding and power distribution for your specific...
  • Page 170 Ensure that the following requirements are met with Extreme Networks 700/1200 W AC PSU(s): Disconnect all power before removing the back panel of any Extreme Networks switch. The unit must be grounded. Do not connect the power supply unit to an AC outlet without a ground connection.
  • Page 171 For power specifications for Extreme Networks products, see the Extreme Networks website at: An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that sits between a power supply (such as a wall outlet) and a device (such as a switch) to prevent outages, sags, surges, and bad harmonics from adversely affecting the performance of the device.
  • Page 172 For Extreme Networks products, a transition time of less than 20 milliseconds is required for optimum performance. Extreme Networks 700/1200 W AC PSU(s) come with both 110 V AC and 208/220 V AC power supply cords. The 110 V AC power supply cord allows for a maximum DC output power of 700 W.
  • Page 173 Note the following additional requirements: Argentina—The supply plug must comply with Argentinean standards. Australia—10 A service receptacle, AS 3112 for 110/220 VAC power supplies. Denmark—The supply plug must comply with section 107-2-D1, standard DK2-1a or DK2-5a. Japan—15 A service receptacle, JIS 8303 for 110/220 VAC power supplies. North America—15 A service receptacle, NEMA 5-15 for 110 VAC power supplies and NEMA L6- 15P for 208/220 V AC power supplies.

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