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  • Page 1 BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright ©...

  • Page 3: Unpacking The Chassis

    Safety Information on page 29. Installing the BlackDiamond X8 chassis requires two people to maneuver the switch and attach mounting hardware. Make sure there is adequate space behind the rack to provide access for installing power supplies, cables, and modules.
  • Page 4 Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis Cut the straps around the box. Figure 1: Unstrapping the Box 2 Slide the box up and off the chassis and interior packing foam. Figure 2: Removing the Box 3 Remove the inside corner braces.
  • Page 5 Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis 6 Pull apart the keyed corner of the lower packing foam and remove the lower packing foam from around the chassis. Figure 3: Removing the Accessories and Foam 7 On each side, remove the restraining bolts from the shipping brackets at the front and middle of the chassis.
  • Page 6 Figure 6: Preparing to Lift the Chassis from the Pallet 11 Verify that the following items are included in the shipping carton: • BlackDiamond X8 chassis with installed front shipping cover and MM slot cover • Power cord retainer •...

  • Page 7: Checking Pre-Installation Requirements

    Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis Checking Pre-Installation Requirements In addition to the support brackets that are shipped with the chassis, you need the following tools and equipment to install a chassis: • Mid-mount bracket kit (model number 48020, ordered separately from the chassis) •...
  • Page 8 Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis b Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the mounting screws to secure the bracket to the chassis. Figure 8: Attaching Mid-mount Brackets (position "C" shown) 2 Identify the rack location where the chassis will be installed.
  • Page 9 Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis 3 Using four rack mounting screws, attach the support bracket to the equipment rack immediately below the intended chassis location. Screws are not provided. To provide wider support for the chassis as you install it, you can attach the second support bracket on the other side of the rack post.

  • Page 10: Grounding The Chassis

    Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis 9 Check to ensure screws are secure. Figure 10: Securing the Chassis to the Rack 10 After the chassis is secured to the equipment rack, ground the chassis. Grounding the Chassis Although grounding the chassis is optional, it is recommended to do so. You must provide the following materials to ground the chassis: •...

  • Page 11: Installing Power Supplies

    Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis Figure 11: Grounding Pad on the Chassis 1 = Grounding pad 2 Strip 0.5 inch (1.2 cm) of insulation from the stranded copper wire cable. 3 Insert the stripped wire into the cable lug.
  • Page 12 Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis c Lift the cover panel away from the chassis. Figure 12: Removing the Power Supply Ventilation Cover 2 Identify the power supply bay where you will install the power supply. Power supply bays are numbered from 1A to 8B. To establish an N+N redundant power configuration, install power supplies in both the upper and lower rows.
  • Page 13 Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis 4 Slide the power supply into the chassis until the lever starts to engage. Figure 14: Installing a Power Supply 5 Rotate the lever toward the front of the power supply to fully seat the power supply in the chassis.

  • Page 14: Connecting Power Cords

    Align and tighten the retaining screws. Important Do not operate the BlackDiamond X8 chassis without the power supply cover in place. This cover is required to maintain proper EMI levels for the switch. Figure 15: Installing the Power Supply Ventilation Cover...
  • Page 15 Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis At the back of the chassis, connect an AC power cord to the power input socket that corresponds to each installed power supply. Power input sockets are numbered from 1A to 8B from left to right, as you face the chassis back.

  • Page 16: Initial System Installation And Module Installation Order

    The following sections describe how to install the modules and module blanks into the BlackDiamond X8 chassis. Note The BlackDiamond X8 chassis should already be installed before you install any modules into the chassis. See Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis on page 3 for chassis installation procedures.

  • Page 17: Installing Fabric Modules

    Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules • 5/16-inch flat-tip screwdriver for the retaining screws on the fabric module Installing Fabric Modules Install all the fabric modules before you install I/O modules. The slots for fabric modules are numbered 1 through 4, from left to right. If you are installing only three fabric modules, use slots 1 through 3.
  • Page 18 Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules a Loosen the screws on the insertion/extraction levers and open the levers. Caution To prevent ESD damage, hold the module by the metal rail and front panel only. Never touch the components on the PCB or the pins on any of the connectors.
  • Page 19 Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules c When the levers start to engage, push them toward the module to seat the module in the chassis. d Align and tighten the retaining screws to fasten the module in place. Figure 20: Securing a Fabric Module 5 Repeat these steps to install additional fabric modules.

  • Page 20: Installing Management Modules

    Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules b Align and tighten the retaining screws. Figure 21: Installing a Fan Tray Installing Management Modules Slots for management modules are labeled A and B. Install the first management module in slot A. Attach the ESD-preventive wrist strap to your bare wrist.
  • Page 21 Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules 7 Use the lever to fully seat the module internal connectors. Figure 22: Seating the Management Module 8 Use a # 2 Phillips screwdriver to lock the handle into place. When the locking screw is fully tightened, the yellow band around the screw head is completely hidden.

  • Page 22: Installing A Management Module Blank

    9 Install module blanks in all remaining unoccupied slots. Caution All unoccupied management module slots in a BlackDiamond X8 series switch must have module blanks correctly installed to ensure conformance to FCC requirements as well as to maintain adequate airflow through the switch.
  • Page 23 Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules 4 Verify that the module injector/ejector handles are open. Keep the injector/ejector handles in the open position as you slide the module into the chassis slot. Figure 24: Installing an I/O Module Note If the injector/ejector handles are in the latched position, they prevent the module from sliding all the way into the slot.

  • Page 24: Installing I/O Module Blanks

    After you have installed all the I/O modules for your system configuration, you must install module blanks in all remaining unoccupied slots. Caution All unoccupied slots in a BlackDiamond X8 series switch must have module blanks correctly installed to ensure conformance to FCC requirements as well as to maintain adequate airflow through the switch.
  • Page 25 Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules Verify that the I/O module blank injector/ejector handles are open. Keep the injector/ejector handles in the open position as you slide the I/O module blank into the unoccupied chassis slot. Figure 26: Installing an I/O Module Blank...

  • Page 26: Installing I/O Module Blanks (Without Thumb Levers)

    After you have installed all the I/O modules for your system configuration, you must install module blanks in all remaining unoccupied slots. Caution All unoccupied slots in a BlackDiamond X8 series switch must have module blanks correctly installed to ensure conformance to FCC requirements as well as to maintain adequate airflow through the switch.

  • Page 27: Applying Power And Accessing The Chassis For The First Time

    Connection to the console port is used for direct local management. The terminal or PC with terminal- emulation software that you connect to an Extreme Networks switch must be configured with the following settings to access the BlackDiamond X8 through the console port: •...
  • Page 28 Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules 3 At the login prompt, enter the default user name admin to log on with administrator privileges. login: admin The system will ask a series of questions about the default management settings, which allow all forms of management access for convenience in setting the initial configuration.

  • Page 29: Safety Information

    Warning Read all of the following safety information topics and sub-topics thoroughly before installing Extreme Networks products. Failure to follow this safety information can lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment. Qualified personnel have read all related installation manuals, have the technical training and experience necessary to be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed in performing a task, and are aware of measures to minimize the danger to themselves or other persons.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Safety

    This system contains no customer serviceable components. Do not attempt to repair a chassis, power supply, module, or other component. In the event of failure, return the defective unit to Extreme Networks for repair or replacement, unless otherwise instructed by an Extreme Networks representative.

  • Page 31: Cable Routing For Lan Systems

    . Cable Routing for LAN Systems Extreme Networks equipment meets the requirements for LAN system equipment. LAN systems are designed for intra-building installations; that is, cable runs between devices must be in the same building as the connected units, except under the conditions listed in the next paragraph.

  • Page 32: Installing Power Supply Units And Connecting Power

    When you install AC power supplies: • Do not connect the power supply to an electrical source when the power supply is not installed in the BlackDiamond X8; doing so would expose a hazardous energy and poses a potential shock and fire hazard. •...

  • Page 33: Selecting Power Supply Cords

    If a power source fails, it will affect only the power supplies to which it is connected. If all BlackDiamond X8 power supplies are connected to a single power source, the entire chassis is vulnerable to a power source failure.

  • Page 34: Fiber Optic Ports And Optical Safety

    Dispose of the battery in accordance with the battery manufacturer’s recommendation. Fiber Optic Ports and Optical Safety The following safety warnings apply to all optical devices used in Extreme Networks equipment that are removable or directly installed in an I/O module or chassis system.
  • Page 35 Application of CE Mark in accordance with 2004/108/EEC EMC Directive, the 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directives • UL and/or CSA registered component for North America • 47 CFR Part 15, Class A when installed into Extreme products BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications BlackDiamond X8 Switch Modules for BlackDiamond X8 Switches Power Supplies for BlackDiamond X8 Switches Connector Pinouts Conformity Statements for EMC Class A The technical specification section contains the following topics: • BlackDiamond X8 Switch on page 36 •...
  • Page 37 EN 300-386 v1.6.1 (2012-09), Telco Emissions Immunity EN/ETSI 300 019-2-1 v2.1.2 - Class 1.2 Storage EN/ETSI 300 019-2-2 v2.3.1 - Class 2.3 Transportation EN/ETSI 300 019-2-3 v2.3.1 - Class 3.1e Operational EN/ETSI 300 753 v1.3.1 (2012-01) - Acoustic Noise BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...

  • Page 38: Modules For Blackdiamond X8 Switches

    Medium Speed: 8.1 B(A) in accordance with ISO 9296:1998 (2011-11) High Speed: 9.7 B(A) in accordance with ISO 9296:1998 Modules for BlackDiamond X8 Switches The following table contains the technical specifications for BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules. BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...
  • Page 39 Length 18 inches by width 17 inches by height 2.3 inches (45.5 cm x 41.8 cm x 5.82 cm) Weight: 12.3 lb (4.9 kg) Packaged weight: 17.2 lb (7.3 kg) Power: 440W (Heat Dissipation 1,501 BTU) BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...
  • Page 40 Length 20 inches by width 10 inches by height 3 inches (50.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 7.60 cm) Weight: 9.2 lb (4.2 kg) Packaged weight: 12.8 lb (5.8 kg) Power: 330 W (Heat Dissipation: 1126 BTU) BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...

  • Page 41: Power Supplies For Blackdiamond X8 Switches

    For cords up to 6 feet (2 m) long, the wire size must be a minimum of 16 AWG (1.0 mm Connector Pinouts The following table shows the pinouts for the RJ-45 console port on the BlackDiamond X8 switch. BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...
  • Page 42 Technical Specifications Table 12: RJ-45 Console Port on BlackDiamond X8 Switch Function Pin Number Direction CTS (clear to send) DTR (data carrier detect) TXD (transmit data) GND (ground) — GND (ground) — RXD (receive data) DSR (data set ready) RTS (request to send) The following table shows the pinouts for an RJ-45-to-DB-9 adapter.

  • Page 43: Conformity Statements For Emc Class A

    Canada Warnings Canada Class A Note This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...
  • Page 44 This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. 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. Korean EMC Statement BlackDiamond X8 Installation Manual...

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