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  • Page 1 SNQ-60x0-320 Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide FCC Warning NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Table of Contents Intended Readers ..................................1 Audience ............................................. 1 Other Documentation......................................1 Typographical Conventions ....................................1 Style Format Conventions ....................................1 Icon Conventions ........................................1 Introduction .................................... 2 Switch Description ........................................2 Package Contents ........................................

  • Page 4: Intended Readers

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Intended Readers Audience This guide is intended for network administrators and other IT networking professionals responsible for installing and maintaining switches in this series. When universal installation is applicable, all the switches in this series will simply be referred to as the switch within this guide.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Introduction Switch Description The SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center, Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches, with a total combined bandwidth of 2,560 Gbps, feature 32 ports of 40 Gbps Ethernet wire-speeds or up to 104 ports of 10 Gbps Ethernet wire-speeds. The Layer 3 capable, bare metal system also provides an RJ-45 and a Micro-USB console port and an Out-Of-Band (OOB) management port.

  • Page 6: Switch Components

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Switch Components In this chapter we’ll discuss the physical components that can be found on the front, side, and back panels of switches in this series. Front Panel Components The front panel of switches in this series features the following components: Figure 4-1 Front Panel of SNQ-60x0-320F Series Switch (Ports) The following table lists the physical ports and buttons available on the front panel of the switch.

  • Page 7: Back Panel Components

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide The following table lists the LED indicators available on the front panel of the switch. Number LED Indicator Color Behavior Description STAT Green Solid Light POST passed. Normal operation. Blinking POST in progress. Power off.

  • Page 8: Power Supply Modules

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 4-3 Back Panel of SNQ-60x0-320F Series Switch with AC Power Supply Module Figure 4-4 Back Panel of SNQ-60x0-320F Series Switch with DC Power Supply Module The following table lists the slots and modules found on the back panel of the switch. Number Component Amount...

  • Page 9: Fan Modules

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide In addition to the main power supply module, a secondary optional power supply module can be acquired and plugged into the second power supply module slot. The secondary power supply module will act as the backup for the primary power supply if the primary power connection fails.
  • Page 10 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 4-5 Side Panels of SNQ-60x0-320F Series Switch Note: For more information about rack-mount installation, refer to the Installation into a Rack section later on.

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Hardware Installation Installation Guidelines This section will discuss the hardware installation guidelines that administrators must follow in order to properly and safely install this switch into the appropriate environment. Note: Please read through the Safety Instructions chapter before starting any installation discussed in this chapter.
  • Page 12 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Eight Phillips-head frontal rack-mount bracket screws.  Additional equipment needed to install the switch into a rack-mount unit: One Phillips-head screwdriver. This screwdriver will be used for the rack-mount bracket screws  One additional screwdriver.
  • Page 13 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide The figure below illustrates how to install the rack-mount slider brackets onto the rack-mount unit. Take one rack-mount slider bracket and position it over the screw holes, on the back of the rack-mount unit, at the appropriate height.
  • Page 14 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide The figure below illustrates how to mount the switch onto the rack-mount slider brackets. Position the switch so that the rack-mount slider brackets align horizontally within the two rows of rack-mount slider bracket pegs found on the side panel of the switch. Slide the switch carefully backwards so that the rack-mount slider brackets fit into the space between the two rows of rack-mount slider pegs.

  • Page 15: Installing Transceivers Into The Transceiver Ports

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide The figure below illustrates how to complete the rack-mount installation. 10. Use the rack-mount unit screws and the additional screwdriver to fasten the frontal rack-mount brackets onto the front of the rack-mount unit. Figure 5-5 Fasten switch’s front brackets to rack Note: Make sure that there is adequate space around the switch to allow for proper air flow, ventilation, and cooling.
  • Page 16 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide The figure below illustrates how to properly insert QSFP+ transceivers into the switch’s QSFP+ ports. Figure 5-6 Installing Transceivers into the Transceiver Ports The following table lists the QSFP+ transceiver types supported. Brand Part Number Transceiver Speed...

  • Page 17: Installing Power Modules Into The Power Module Slots

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Installing Power Modules into the Power Module Slots Switches in this series can have 2 redundant power supplies installed. When the one power supply fails, the second power supply will automatically take over the power supply responsibilities until the faulty power supply has been replaced.

  • Page 18: Installing A Dc Power Supply Module

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide The figure below illustrates how the back panel will look with an AC power supply module properly installed. Figure 5-8 Installing an AC Power Supply Module (After) To remove the AC power supply module, remove the AC power cord and then press the clip to the left and pull the lever backwards.

  • Page 19: Installing Fan Modules Into The Fan Module Slot

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 5-9 Installing a DC Power Supply Module (Before) The figure below illustrates how the back panel will look with a DC power supply module properly installed. Figure 5-10 Installing a DC Power Supply Module (After) When installing a DC power supply module, ground the chassis before connecting the switch to the DC power source.
  • Page 20 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Figure 5-11 Installing Fan Module into the Fan Module Slot (Before) The figure below illustrates how the back panel will look with 4 fan modules properly installed. Figure 5-12 Installing Fan Module into the Fan Module Slot (After) To remove the fan module pull the lever, in front of the fan of the fan module, backwards.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Technical Specifications Product Specifications The following tables list the product specifications for switches in this series. Category Product Code Description SNQ-6070-320F Freescale CPU SNQ-60A0-320F Intel CPU Category Specification Description Physical Form Factor 1 RU Fixed Form Factor Physical Ports 32 QSPF+ ports (40 Gbps each)

  • Page 22: Regulatory Standards Compliance

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Category Specification Description Efficiency 89% to 91% (at 220V) Typical Heat Dissipation SNQ-6070-320F 817 BTU/hr (32 QSFP+ ports with Twinax at 100% load) 929 BTU/hr (32 QSFP+ ports with SR4 at 100% load) SNQ-60A0-320F 842 BTU/hr (32 QSFP+ ports with Twinax at 100% load) 963 BTU/hr (32 QSFP+ ports with SR4 at...
  • Page 23 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Specification Description FCC CFR47, Part 15B, Class A ICES-003, Class A CNS 13438, Class A GB9254 YDT993...

  • Page 24: Safety Instructions

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Safety Instructions The following sections provide safety precautions to follow when installing the switch. Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment: Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment. ...
  • Page 25 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient  temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 26: Ordering Information

    SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Ordering Information Chassis The following table provides the chassis ordering information for switches in this series. Part Number Description Parts Included SNQ-6070-320F-AF-B CPU: Freescale CPU. 1 x AC-460W-12V-FB PSU: 1 x AC Power Supply (Front-to-Back Airflow) 460 Watt. 4 x FAN-17000-FB Fan: 4 x Fan Modules (Front-to-Back Airflow).
  • Page 27 SNQ-60x0-320F Series Data Center Switch Hardware Installation Guide Part Number Description FAN-17000-FB Fan Module (Front-to-Back Airflow). FAN-17000-BF Fan Module (Back-to-Front Airflow).

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