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Foundry® FastIron X Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide FastIron SuperX FastIron SX 800 FastIron SX 1600 FastIron SX 1600-ANR FSX 05.0.00 Release Date: December 16, 2008 Publish Date: December 31, 2008...
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Chapter 1 About This Guide Introduction This guide applies to and describes the FastIron SuperX® (FSX), FastIron SX 800® (FSX 800), FastIron SX 1600® (FSX 1600), and FastIron SX 1600-ANR® (FSX 1600-ANR) Layer 2/Layer 3 switches from Foundry Networks. The FSX, FSX 800, FSX 1600, and FSX 1600-ANR are collectively referred to throughout this manual as the FastIron X Series chassis devices.
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Software features differ depending on the software version that is loaded on the device and the type of management module that is installed in the chassis. See the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide for a complete list of software features supported on your device.
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04.3.00. If you want to upgrade your existing FSX 1600 to an FSX 1600-ANR chassis, you must ship it to to Foundry Networks, where an ANR kit will be installed, then the chassis will be shipped back to you. For more information, contact Foundry Networks.
NOTE: The FSX management module is dedicated, which means that it can be installed in the FSX chassis only. If you attempt to install the FSX management module in the FSX 800, FSX 1600, or other Foundry chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.
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The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the FSX 800 or FSX 1600 chassis only. If you attempt to install these management modules in the FSX or other Foundry chassis, the chassis and modules will not function properly. •...
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Intermediate Reach (IR) – maximum distance is 15 kilometers (introduced in software release FSX 03.1.00) To enable support for 100BaseFX, you must enter the CLI command 100-fx at the Interface level of the CLI. For CLI command details, see the section “Enabling and Disabling Support for 100BaseFX” in the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide.
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15.4 watts of power per POE power-consuming device. For example, if each POE power-consuming device attached to the Foundry device consumes 15.4 watts of power, one 48-volt supply will power up to 70 POE ports. You can install a second 48-volt supply for additional POE power.
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WARNING: The power supplies are hot swappable, which means they can be removed and replaced while the chassis is powered on and running. However, Foundry Networks recommends that you disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet before removing and replacing the supply. The device can be running while a power supply is being installed or removed, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source.
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Layer 3 Routing Protocol Table Sizes Use the show default values command to display Layer 3 routing protocol table sizes. The command output shows the default, maximum, and currently configured values. See the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide for an example output.
WARNING: The power supplies are hot swappable, which means they can be removed and replaced while the chassis is powered on and running. However, Foundry Networks recommends that you disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet before removing and replacing the supply. The device can be running while a power supply is being installed or removed, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source.
Installing a Chassis in a Rack Because of the weight of a fully loaded chassis (97 lbs minimum), Foundry recommends mounting a chassis in a rack before installing the modules and power supplies. In a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack, you can install up to seven FSX or FSX 800 chassis devices, or up to three FSX 1600 chassis devices.
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FSX or other Foundry chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly. NOTE: The interface modules are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series chassis devices. However, if you try to install them in a Foundry chassis other than a FastIron X Series, the chassis and interface modules will not function properly.
PC or terminal. You can order the serial cable separately from Foundry Networks or build your own cable. If you prefer to build your own, see the pinout information in “Serial (Console) Port Pinouts” on page 8-10.
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At the rear of the chassis, locate the power receptacle where the power supplies have been installed. Lift the cord-retainer and connect a Foundry-supplied AC power cord to the power supply. Snap the cord-retainer over the power plug to hold it in place, as illustrated below.
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Connecting DC Power to the Chassis You can use a DC power source for the Foundry chassis. This is supported through use of a DC to DC power supply. DC power must be supplied at 48 V and 30 A.
Displaying the Module Status After you have attached a PC or terminal to the management module’s Console port or Ethernet port and the Foundry device has initialized successfully, press Enter to display the following CLI prompt in the terminal emulation window: FastIron>...
This chapter provides the details for connecting network devices and checking network connectivity. WARNING: The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel. Table 4.1 lists the tasks you must perform to connect your Foundry device, and how to troubleshoot any problems that can arise.
NOTE: Recovery from a lost password requires direct access to the serial port and a system reset. To recover from a lost password: Start a CLI session over the serial interface to the Foundry device. Reboot the device. While the system is booting, before the initial system prompt appears, enter b to enter the boot monitor mode.
IPv4 Devices Foundry IPv4 devices support both classical IP network masks (Class A, B, and C subnet masks, and so on) and Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) network prefix masks.
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Syntax: ip default-gateway <ip-addr> IPv6 Devices Foundry IPv6 devices support the 128-bit addressing format, composed of 8 fields of 16-bit hexadecimal values separated by colons (:). For example, 2001:0000:0000:0200:002D:D0FF:FE48:4672 is an IPv6 address, which can also be expressed as 2001:0:0:200:2D:D0FF:FE48:4672 after ommitting the leading zeros.
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IPv6 Devices Running Layer 3 Software Before attaching equipment to a Foundry router, you must assign an interface IP address to the subnet on which the router will be located. You must use the serial connection to assign the first IP address. For subsequent addresses, you also can use the CLI through Telnet or the Web management interface.
Connecting to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Hubs For copper connections to Ethernet hubs, a 10/100Base-TX or 1000Base-T switch, or another Foundry device, a crossover cable is required (Figure 4.1 and Figure 4.2). If the hub is equipped with an uplink port, it will require a straight-through cable instead of a crossover cable.
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For more information about this feature, see the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide. Connecting a Network Device to a Fiber Port on the Foundry Device For direct attachment from the Foundry device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with an LC connector is required.
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MAC address. For this reason, if more than one connection is made between two devices, one of which is a FastIron X Series Layer 3 device, Foundry recommends the use of virtual interfaces. It is not recommended to connect two or more physical IP interfaces between two routers.
You also can observe the LEDs related to network connection and perform trace routes. Pinging an IP Address To verify that a Foundry device can reach another device through the network, enter a command such as the following at any level of the CLI on the Foundry device: FastIron>...
Verify that the transmit port on the Foundry device is connected to the receive port on the other network device, and that the receive port on the Foundry device is connected to the transmit port on the other network device. If you are not...
If a problem persists after taking these actions, contact Foundry’s technical support. Tracing a Route To determine the path through which a Foundry device can reach another device, enter a command such as the following at any level of the CLI on the Foundry device: FastIron>...
FastIron Hardware Installation Guide for the FSX, FSX 800, and FSX 1600 Digital Optical Monitoring You can configure your Foundry device to monitor optical transceivers in the system, either globally or by specified port(s). When this feature is enabled, the system will monitor the temperature and signal power levels for the optical transceivers in the specified port(s).
Managing the Chassis and Modules This chapter contains information about refining the configuration of, monitoring, and managing the hardware components. Displaying Chassis Status and Temperature Readings You can display the following information related to the Foundry chassis: • Status of the power supplies •...
X Series chassis device. Configuring the Cooling System The Foundry device provides default settings for all cooling system parameters. Therefore, no initial configuration of the cooling system is necessary. If desired, you can change the settings of the following cooling system parameters: •...
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The highest temperature recording applies to releases 03.0.00 and later. In releases prior to 03.0.00, the Foundry device records the average temperature reading of all of the modules in each thermal plane. The system uses this information and the current configured temperature thresholds to adjust the fan speed.
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Low temperature threshold MEDIUM-LOW High temperature threshold The low and high temperature thresholds enable the Foundry device to determine at which speed the fans should operate. In general, the fans operate as follows: • If the temperature of all thermal planes is between the low and high thresholds for a fan speed, the fan continues to operate at that fan speed.
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For example, if you are changing the temperature thresholds for the management module’s high and medium-high fans speeds, the Foundry device will accept the following values because the low temperature threshold for the high speed (67° C) is lower than the high temperature threshold (72° C) for the medium-high speed.
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Low temrature threshold MEDIUM-LOW High temperature threshold The low and high temperature thresholds enable the Foundry device to determine at which speed the fans should operate. In general, the fans operate as follows: • If the temperature of all thermal planes is between the low and high thresholds for a fan speed, the fan continues to operate at that fan speed.
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For example, if you are changing the temperature thresholds for the management module’s high and medium-high fans speeds, the Foundry device will accept the following values because the low temperature threshold for the high speed (67° C) is lower than the high temperature threshold (72° C) for the medium-high speed.
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Syntax: show chassis Shutdown Warning Messages If any thermal plane exceeds the shutdown temperature level, the Foundry device will display a shutdown warning message on the console every five seconds until either the temperature level goes back down below the shutdown temperature level, or the system shuts down the chassis to prevent further damage (shutdown occurs after five minutes of exceeding the shutdown temperature level).
Managing the Chassis and Modules The above command causes the Foundry device to issue a warning message if the temperature exceeds 47 C degrees. Syntax: temperature warning <value> where <value> can be 0 – 125. NOTE: This command was deprecated in software release 03.0.00.
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FastIron Hardware Installation Guide for the FSX, FSX 800, and FSX 1600 Displaying the Temperature By default, the Foundry device polls the temperature sensor on each module every 60 seconds to get the temperature of each module. • Starting with release 03.0.00, the Foundry device records the highest temperature reading of the modules in each thermal plane.
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FastIron Hardware Installation Guide for the FSX, FSX 800, and FSX 1600 Displaying the Syslog Configuration and Static and Dynamic Buffers For information about configuring Syslog, see the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide. To display the Syslog parameters currently in effect on a system, enter the following command from any level of the CLI: FastIron>...
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• Memory write error For more information, see the “Using Syslog” chapter in the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide. Managing the Switch Fabric Modules (FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Only) If desired, you can disable power to a switch fabric module and then reenable it. To disable the power, enter the...
31 percent busy 300 sec avg: 31 percent busy Syntax: show cpu Removing MAC Address Entries You can remove learned MAC address entries from the Foundry system’s MAC address table. You can remove the following: • All MAC address entries. •...
The active management module boots from the active management module’s flash memory. NOTE: Before removing the active management module, Foundry recommends that you first issue the command switch-over-active-role. For details, see “Manually Switching Over to the Standby Management Module” on page 6-5.
Layer 2 hitless software upgrade onto the flash memory of the active and standby management modules. For instructions for copying these files, see the release notes or the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide. Executing the Hitless-Reload Command After loading the software image onto the flash memory of the active and standby management modules, you can begin the process of performing a hitless OS upgrade using the hitless-reload command.
In particular, dust can accumulate in the connectors and cause problems such as reducing the optic launch power. To clean the fiber cable connectors, Foundry recommends using the fiber-optic reel-type cleaner that shipped with your chassis. You can also purchase this type of cleaner from the following Website: http://www.fisfiber.com...
The management modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the appropriate chassis. If you attempt to install the FSX management module in the FSX 800, FSX 1600, or other Foundry chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly. Likewise, if you attempt to install the FSX 800 or FSX 1600 management module in the FSX or other Foundry chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.
To install a new management module in the chassis, do the following: See “Installation Precautions” on page 7-2. If your Foundry chassis does not have redundant management modules, power down the chassis and remove the power cables from the chassis power supplies.
NOTE: The switch fabric module is dedicated, which means that you must install it in the FSX 800 or FSX 1600 chassis only. If you attempt to install the switch fabric module in the FSX or another Foundry chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.
This also applies to the FSX running software release 02.2.01 or later. NOTE: The interface modules are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series chassis devices. However, if you try to install them in a Foundry chassis other than a FastIron X Series, the chassis and interface modules will not function properly.
NOTE: The interface modules are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series chassis devices. However, if you try to install them in a Foundry chassis other than a FastIron X Series, the chassis and interface modules will not function properly. NOTE: Before installing one of these modules into the FSX chassis, have the following on hand: •...
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Maintaining the Hardware To perform this task, you must have the following on hand: • A POE daughter card, which you can order from Foundry. • An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
Before installing one of these modules into the port, have the following on hand: • A new copper or fiber SFP or an XFP transceiver, all of which you can order from Foundry. • An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
WARNING: The power supplies are hot swappable, which means they can be removed and replaced while the chassis is powered on and running. However, Foundry recommends that you disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet before removing and replacing the supply. The chassis can be running while a power supply is being removed and replaced, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source.
WARNING: The power supplies are hot swappable, which means they can be removed and replaced while the chassis is powered on and running. However, Foundry recommends that you disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet before removing and replacing the supply. The chassis can be running while a power supply is being removed and replaced, but the power supply itself should not be connected to a power source.
FastIron Hardware Installation Guide for the FSX, FSX 800, and FSX 1600 Installing a New Power Supply You can order a new power supply from Foundry Networks. The procedures for installing a power supply differ depending on the power supply type (replacement or original).
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At the rear of the chassis, locate the power receptacle where the power supplies have been installed. Lift the cord-retainer and connect a Foundry-supplied AC power cord to the power supply. Snap the cord-retainer over the power plug to hold it in place, as illustrated below.
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Connecting DC Power to the Chassis You can use a DC power source for the Foundry chassis. This is supported through use of a DC to DC power supply. DC power must be supplied at 48 V and 30 A.
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To replace the fan tray, you need the following: • A new fan tray, which you can order from Foundry • An ESD strap (provided with the fan tray kit) or an ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the FSX chassis.
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To replace the fan tray, you need the following: • A new fan assembly, which you can order from Foundry • An ESD strap (provided with the fan assembly kit) or an ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
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To replace the fan tray, you need the following: • A new fan assembly, which you can order from Foundry • An ESD strap (provided with the fan assembly kit) or an ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.
Chapter 8 Hardware Specifications This chapter contains chassis and power supply specifications for the Foundry Networks FastIron X Series chassis devices. Chassis Specifications The following sections present the hardware specifications for the FastIron X Series chassis devices. Physical Dimensions Table 8.1 lists the physical dimensions and weight for the FastIron X Series chassis devices.
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FastIron Hardware Installation Guide for the FSX, FSX 800, and FSX 1600 Environmental Considerations For optimal performance, operate or store your Foundry device in compliance with the following environmental conditions. Table 8.2: Environmental Conditions for the Chassis Description Range Operating Environment °...
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Hardware Specifications Maximum Power Consumption Table 8.6 lists the maximum power consumption for the modules and other components in the Foundry chassis. Table 8.6: Maximum Power Consumption Maximum Maximum Number of Components per Chassis Hardware Component Power Consumption FSX 800...
NOTE: Cable installation and network configuration will affect overall transmission capability. The numbers provided below represent the accepted recommendations of the various standards. For network-specific recommendations, consult your local Foundry reseller or system engineer. Table 8.9: Cable length summary table...
This appendix describes how to upgrade your device to run the full Layer 3 software code If you have any questions about performing this upgrade, please contact your place of purchase or Foundry Networks at 1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622) inside the United States or 408.207.1600 outside the United States.
To perform the upgrade: If your Foundry device does not have redundant management modules, power down the chassis and remove the power cables from the chassis power supplies. WARNING: Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from the device.
To perform the upgrade: If your Foundry device does not have redundant management modules, power down the chassis and remove the power cables from the chassis power supplies. WARNING: Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from the device.
• Before removing a DIP key (if you are not going to replace it with another one), Foundry recommends that you first install the Layer 2 or base Layer 3 software image, since the system will not boot up on the full Layer 3 software image after a DIP key is removed.
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“Diagnostic Error Codes and Remedies for TFTP Transfers” section of the “Updating Software Images and Configuration Files” chapter in the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide. Verify that the Layer 3 software is present in the flash area you specified by entering the following command: show flash The “Compressed Pri Code size”...
CAUTION: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by Foundry Net- works could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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PRECAUCIÓN: Un chasis FSX completamente cargado es extremadamente pesado. Por este motivo, Foundry recomienda la instalación del chasis FSX 1600 vacío en el armazón antes de instalar los módulos. CAUTION: Changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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ACHTUNG: Netzteile können unter Strom stehend ausgetauscht werden. Allerdings empfiehlt Foundry Networks, dass Sie das Netzteil vom Netzstrom abtrennen, bevor Sie das Netzteil anschließen oder abtrennen. Das Gerät kann während des Anschließens oder Abnehmens des Netzteils laufen. Nur das Netzteil sollte nicht an eine Stromquelle angeschlossen sein.