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- Page 1 AS6700-32X / AS6701-32X 32-Port 40G I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Data Center Switch www.edge-core.com...
- Page 2 Installation Guide AS6700-32X / AS6701-32X 32-Port 40G Data Center Switch with 20 40G QSFP+ Ports, 2 40G Expansion Slots, 2 Power Supply Units, and 5 Fan Trays (F2B or B2F Airflow) E022014-CS-R01...
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Page 3: How To Use This Guide
How to Use This Guide This guide includes detailed information on the switch hardware, including network ports, power, cabling requirements, as well as plug-in modules and transceivers. This guide also provides general installation guidelines and recommended procedures. Who Should Read This This guide is for network administrators and support personnel that install, operate, and maintain network equipment. - Page 4 How to Use This Guide Related This guide focuses on switch hardware and installation, it does not cover software Documentation configuration of the switch. For specific information on how to operate and use the management functions of the switch, see the following guides: CLI Command Reference Administrator’s Guide For all safety information and regulatory statements, see the following document:...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents How to Use This Guide Contents Figures Tables 1 Switch Description System Overview Hardware Components Key Technical Specifications Data Center Deployment Rack Cooling 2 Installation Overview Package Contents General Installation Guidelines Installation Precautions Switch Installation Tasks 3 Switch Chassis Rack Mount Guidelines Rack Cooling How to Install the Switch in a Rack... - Page 6 Contents Grounding the Chassis How to Connect to AC Power 5 Switch Management Management Overview Understanding the Switch Status LEDs How to Connect to the Console Port How to Connect to the Mgmt Port How to Connect to the USB Port Performing the Initial System Boot for ONIE 6 Port Connections Cable Labeling and Connection Records...
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Page 7: Figures
Figures Figure 1: Front Panel with QSFP+ Expansion Modules Figure 2: Rear Panel Figure 3: Cloud Data Center Deployment Figure 4: Converged Ethernet Data Center Deployment Figure 5: F2B Airflow Cooling Figure 6: B2F Airflow Cooling Figure 7: Attaching the Brackets Figure 8: Installing the Switch in a Rack Figure 9: Switch Cooling Figure 10: Fan Tray... -
Page 8: Tables
Tables Table 1: Key Technical Specifications Table 2: Switch Installation Tasks Table 3: AC Power Supply Unit Specifications Table 4: Power Supply Unit LED Table 5: System Status LEDs Table 6: Management Port Status LEDs Table 7: QSFP+ Port Status LEDs Table 8: Power Supply Unit Status LED Table 9: Fan Tray Status LED Table 10: Console Cable Wiring... -
Page 9: Switch Description
“Data Center Deployment” on page 13 System Overview The AS6700-32X / AS6701-32X switch is an high-capacity top-of-rack switch. It is designed for data centers with extended bandwidth demands that require a dense concentration of 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40G) links within a 1U footprint. The switch provides 20 40G QSFP+ ports and two expansion slots that enable the addition of two six-port 40G QSFP+ expansion modules. -
Page 10: Hardware Components
Chapter 1 | Switch Description System Overview Hardware Each chapter in this manual describes related switch components together with Components their installation requirements and procedures. To understand each component in detail, refer to the relevant chapter. Figure 1: Front Panel with QSFP+ Expansion Modules RJ-45 Console Port 40G QSFP+ Slot LEDs Out-of-Band RJ-45 Management Port... -
Page 11: Figure 2: Rear Panel
Chapter 1 | Switch Description System Overview Figure 2: Rear Panel Power Supply Unit 1 Fan Tray 3 Power Supply Unit 2 Fan Tray 4 Fan Tray 1 Fan Tray 5 Fan Tray 2 Grounding Terminal Fan Trays: The switch includes five hot-swappable fan trays for system cooling. Power Supply Units: The switch supports dual hot-swappable AC power supply units (PSUs). -
Page 12: Key Technical Specifications
Chapter 1 | Switch Description Key Technical Specifications Key Technical Specifications The following table contains key system specifications for the switch. Table 1: Key Technical Specifications Item Specification Ports 20 40G QSFP+ ports Two expansion slots: ◆ 6-port 40G QSPF+ expansion modules Network Interface Ports 1~20: QSFP+ ◆... -
Page 13: Data Center Deployment
Chapter 1 | Switch Description Data Center Deployment Data Center Deployment The switch is designed for high-availability data center environments with a high 40G port density and switching capacity. The switch includes redundant, hot- swappable, load-sharing AC PSUs, and a hot-swappable multiple-fan fan trays where the direction of the cooling airflow can be set to either port-to-power or power-to-port options. -
Page 14: Rack Cooling
Chapter 1 | Switch Description Data Center Deployment Figure 4: Converged Ethernet Data Center Deployment Core Switch Core Switch FCoE Storage Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk Li nk... -
Page 15: Figure 6: B2F Airflow Cooling
Chapter 1 | Switch Description Data Center Deployment When mounted in a rack with other network equipment that may have a back-to- front (B2F) airflow direction, the top-of-rack switch includes two fan trays that reverse the airflow direction through the switch. This enables flexible deployment options for the switch in the data center. -
Page 16: Installation Overview
“Switch Installation Tasks” on page 18 Package Contents After unpacking the switch, check the contents to be sure you have received all the components. ◆ AS6700-32X or AS6701-32X Data Center Switch ◆ Rack Mounting Kit—contains two standard brackets and eight screws ◆ Grounding wire ◆... -
Page 17: General Installation Guidelines
Chapter 2 | Installation Overview General Installation Guidelines General Installation Guidelines Be sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location. ◆ The installation location should: be able to maintain its temperature within 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) and its ■... -
Page 18: Switch Installation Tasks
Chapter 2 | Installation Overview Switch Installation Tasks Caution: Installing the switch in a rack requires two people: One should position the switch in the rack, while the other secures it using the mounting screws. Caution: The earth connection must not be removed unless all supply connections have been disconnected. -
Page 19: Switch Chassis
Switch Chassis This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “Rack Mount Guidelines” on page 19 ◆ “How to Install the Switch in a Rack” on page 20 ◆ “Switch Cooling Requirements” on page 22 ◆ “How to Replace a Fan Tray” on page 24 ◆... -
Page 20: Rack Cooling
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the Switch in a Rack Rack Cooling When mounting the switch in an enclosed rack or cabinet, be sure to check the following guidelines to prevent overheating: ◆ Make sure that enough cool air can flow into the enclosure for the equipment it contains. -
Page 21: Figure 7: Attaching The Brackets
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install the Switch in a Rack Figure 7: Attaching the Brackets Rack mount bracket. Bracket screws. Following your rack plan, mark the holes in the rack where the switch will be installed. One person should lift the switch into the rack so that it is aligned with the marked holes. -
Page 22: Switch Cooling Requirements
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis Switch Cooling Requirements Switch Cooling Requirements Wherever the switch is located, be sure to pay close attention to switch cooling requirements. The location should be well ventilated and provide unrestricted air flow at the front, back, and sides of the switch. If the air flow is insufficient, it may cause the switch to overheat and possibly fail. -
Page 23: Fan Trays
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis Switch Cooling Requirements Fan Trays The fan trays are an important part of the switch air cooling system. Five fan trays must be installed in the switch at all times. If a fan should fail, the fan tray must be replaced as soon as possible. -
Page 24: How To Replace A Fan Tray
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Replace a Fan Tray How to Replace a Fan Tray The switch system is shipped with five fan trays installed. If a fan failure is detected (see “Understanding the Switch Status LEDs” on page 34), the defective fan tray should be replaced immediately. -
Page 25: Optional Expansion Modules
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis Optional Expansion Modules Optional Expansion Modules The switch supports two optional hot-swappable, 6-port 40G QSFP+ expansion modules that install in the front of the chassis. The module’s QSFP+ slots support standard 40G QSFP+ transceivers. The 40GBASE transceivers operate at 40 Gbps single lane or 10 Gbps four lanes, full duplex, with support for flow control. -
Page 26: Figure 13: Installing An Expansion Module
Chapter 3 | Switch Chassis How to Install or Replace an Expansion Module Figure 13: Installing an Expansion Module Module Slot Media Expansion Module Holding the module level, guide it into the carrier rails on each side and gently push it all the way into the slot, ensuring that it firmly engages with the connector. -
Page 27: Power And Grounding
Power and Grounding This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “Power Supply Units” on page 27 ◆ “Grounding the Chassis” on page 29 ◆ “How to Connect to AC Power” on page 30 Power Supply Units The switch supports hot-swappable power supply units (PSUs). You can install up to two PSUs with matching airflow direction in the switch. -
Page 28: Table 3: Ac Power Supply Unit Specifications
Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding Power Supply Units Table 3: AC Power Supply Unit Specifications Item Description AC Input Rating 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 6.0-3.0 A DC Output 5 VDC @ 3 A 12 VDC @ 33 A 400 Watts maximum Maximum Current 6.0 A @ 100 VAC 3.0 A @ 240 VAC... -
Page 29: Grounding The Chassis
Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding Grounding the Chassis Grounding the Chassis The switch chassis must be connected to ground to ensure proper operation and to meet electromagnetic interference (EMI) and safety requirements. The rear panel of the switch chassis includes a single-screw grounding terminal. The surface area around this terminal is not painted in order to provide for a good connection It must be connected to ground to ensure proper operation and to meet electromagnetic interference (EMI) and safety requirements. -
Page 30: How To Connect To Ac Power
Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding How to Connect to AC Power How to Connect to AC Power To supply AC power to the switch, first verify that the external AC power supply can provide the power requirement as listed in Table 3 for each PSU installed. - Page 31 Chapter 4 | Power and Grounding How to Connect to AC Power Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord directly into the socket on the AC PSU. Check the LED indicators on the PSU and switch front panel as the unit is powered on to verify that power is being received.
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Page 33: Switch Management
“Performing the Initial System Boot for ONIE” on page 40 Management Overview Switch models that run Edge-Core’s DCSS software have it pre-loaded on the switch. Switch models that use the Open Network Installer Environment (ONIE) have the software installer pre-loaded on the switch, but no switch software image. -
Page 34: Understanding The Switch Status Leds
Chapter 5 | Switch Management Understanding the Switch Status LEDs Understanding the Switch Status LEDs The switch includes LED indicators on the front panel that display system and port status. Understanding the LED states will help you monitor switch operation and alert you to any problems. -
Page 35: Figure 18: Psu Status Led
Chapter 5 | Switch Management Understanding the Switch Status LEDs Table 7: QSFP+ Port Status LEDs Condition Status Link/Activity/Speed On/Flashing Green Port has a valid 40 Gbps link. Flashing indicates activity on the port. On/Flashing Amber Port has one or more valid 10 Gbps links over a breakout cable. -
Page 36: Figure 19: Fan Tray Status Led
Chapter 5 | Switch Management Understanding the Switch Status LEDs Figure 19: Fan Tray Status LED Fan Tray Status LED Table 9: Fan Tray Status LED Condition Status Status On Green Fan tray is operating normally. On Red Fan tray has a fault. Not properly installed or switch system is off. -
Page 37: How To Connect To The Console Port
Chapter 5 | Switch Management How to Connect to the Console Port How to Connect to the Console Port The RJ-45 Console port on the switch’s front panel is used to connect to the switch for out-of-band console configuration. The console device can be a PC or workstation running a VT-100 terminal emulator, or a VT-100 terminal. -
Page 38: Figure 21: Console Port Connection
Chapter 5 | Switch Management How to Connect to the Console Port ◆ Stop bit—One ◆ Data bits—8 ◆ Flow control—none Figure 21: Console Port Connection PC’s DB-9 COM Port RJ-45 to DB-9 Console Cable Switch’s Console Port Follow these steps to connect to the Console port: Attach one end of the included RJ-45-to-DB-9 serial cable to a DB-9 COM port connector on a management PC. -
Page 39: How To Connect To The Mgmt Port
Chapter 5 | Switch Management How to Connect to the Mgmt Port How to Connect to the Mgmt Port The port on the switch’s front panel labelled “Mgmt” provides an out-of-band network connection to the management agent of the switch using TCP/IP over Ethernet. -
Page 40: How To Connect To The Usb Port
Chapter 5 | Switch Management How to Connect to the USB Port How to Connect to the USB Port The USB port on the switch front panel is for transferring configuration files from a USB storage device to the switch’s flash memory. Figure 23: USB Port USB Port Performing the Initial System Boot for ONIE... -
Page 41: Port Connections
Port Connections This chapter includes these sections: ◆ “Cable Labeling and Connection Records” on page 41 ◆ “Copper Cabling Guidelines” on page 42 ◆ “Fiber Cabling Guidelines” on page 44 ◆ “How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports” on page 45 ◆... -
Page 42: Copper Cabling Guidelines
Chapter 6 | Port Connections Copper Cabling Guidelines ◆ Label each separate piece of equipment. ◆ Display a copy of your equipment map, including keys to all abbreviations at each equipment rack. Copper Cabling Guidelines The RJ-45 management port on the switch supports automatic MDI/MDI-X pinout configuration, so you can use standard straight-through twisted-pair cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs). -
Page 43: 10/100Base-Tx Pin Assignments
Chapter 6 | Port Connections Copper Cabling Guidelines 10/100BASE-TX Pin All 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports support automatic MDI/MDI-X operation, so you can use straight-through or crossover cables for all network connections to PCs, Assignments switches, or hubs. In straight-through cable, pins 1, 2, 3, and 6, at one end of the cable, are connected straight through to pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end of the cable. -
Page 44: Fiber Cabling Guidelines
Chapter 6 | Port Connections Fiber Cabling Guidelines Table 13: 1000BASE-T MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Bi-directional Pair B Minus (BI_DB-) Bi-directional Pair A Minus (BI_DA-) Bi-directional Pair D Plus (BI_DD+) Bi-directional Pair C Plus (BI_DC+) Bi-directional Pair D Minus (BI_DD-) Bi-directional Pair C Minus (BI_DC-) 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements... -
Page 45: How To Connect To Twisted-Pair Copper Ports
Chapter 6 | Port Connections How to Connect to Twisted-Pair Copper Ports To ensure proper operation when installing the switch into a network, make sure that the current fiber cables are suitable for 40GBASE-SR4 operation. Check the following criteria against the current installation of your network: ◆... -
Page 46: How To Install A Qsfp+ Transceiver
Chapter 6 | Port Connections How to Install a QSFP+ Transceiver How to Install a QSFP+ Transceiver The switch supports 20 fixed 40G QSFP+ ports, plus up to 12 optional 40G QSFP+ expansion module ports. The supported QSFP+ transceiver types are listed below: ◆... -
Page 47: How To Connect To Qsfp+ Fiber Optic Ports
Chapter 6 | Port Connections How to Connect to QSFP+ Fiber Optic Ports Note: To uninstall a transceiver: First disconnect the network cable, then pull the tab to remove the transceiver from the slot. How to Connect to QSFP+ Fiber Optic Ports Follow these steps to connect cables to QSFP+ transceiver ports. -
Page 48: Dac Connections
Chapter 6 | Port Connections DAC Connections As a connection is made, check the Link LED on the switch to be sure that the connection is valid. DAC Connections Direct Attach Cable (DAC) is a method of connecting SFP+/QSFP+ interfaces without using optics and fiber cable. - Page 49 Chapter 6 | Port Connections DAC Connections Plug the other end of the twinax cable into an SFP+ slot on the switch. Check that the Link LED on the switch turns on green to indicate that the connection is valid. –...
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Page 50: A Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Diagnosing LED Indicators Table 16: Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action ◆ Sys LED is Off Check connections between the PSUs, the power cord, and the wall outlet. ◆ Check if the PSU LED is on red. If required, replace the PSU. ◆... -
Page 51: Power And Cooling Problems
Chapter A | Troubleshooting Power and Cooling Problems Power and Cooling Problems If a power indicator does not turn on when the power cord is plugged in, you may have a problem with the power outlet, power cord, or PSU. However, if the switch powers off after running for a while, check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at the power outlet. -
Page 52: Index
Index Numerics installation power requirements 10/100 PIN assignments site requirements 1000BASE-T PIN assignments installation troubleshooting 10GBASE fiber cable lengths introduction 10GBASE-LR fiber cable lengths laser safety air flow requirements LED indicators Alarm fan tray port brackets, attaching power buffer size location requirements cable Ethernet cable compatibility... - Page 53 Index surge suppressor, using web-based management – 53 –...
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