Blackbox EMS10G12 Installation Manual

Blackbox EMS10G12 Installation Manual

12-port 10g ip network switch

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
EMS10G12
12-PORT 10G
IP NETWORK
SWITCH
24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM
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  • Page 1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE EMS10G12 12-PORT 10G IP NETWORK SWITCH 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM lOlO lOlO 1pq2 3pq4 5pq6 7pq8 9pq10 11pq12...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Switch Removal ..........................................19 4.4 Optics Installation ....................................20 Optics Removal...........................................21 4.5 Powering Up the Switch ..................................21 4.6 After Switch Installation ..................................21 4.7 Switch Replacement ....................................21 5. POWER SUPPLIES ..................................23 5.1 Components ......................................23 6. FANS ......................................25 6.1 Components ......................................25 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 3 A.6 Safety Certifications and Compliance Agency Certifications ......................35 A.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility ................................35 A.7.1 Emissions ...........................................35 A.7.2 Immunity ..........................................36 A.8 Product Recycling and Disposal (WEEE) .............................36 APPENDIX B. DISCLAIMER/TRADEMARKS ..........................37 B.1 Disclaimer .......................................37 B.2 Trademarks Used in this Manual ................................37 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    WARNING: This equipment contains optical transceivers, which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser radiation. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT WARNING: When no cable is connected, visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the optical transceiver ports. Avoid exposure to laser radiation. Do not stare into open apertures. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 12-PORT 10G NETWORK SWITCH (EMS10G12) SPECIFICATIONS APPROVALS Environmental Compliances: Japan: VCCI V3/2009 Class A; USA: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B:2009, Class A; RoHS EMI Certifications: Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 32: Class A; Canada: ICES-003, Issue-4, Class A; Europe: EN 55032: 2015+A1:2007 (CISPR 32);...
  • Page 6: Overview

    1.877.877.2269 2.1 INTRODUCTION The EMS10G12 12-Port 10G IP Network Switch is a one rack unit (1 RU), full-featured fixed form-factor top-of-rack (ToR) 1/10/25/40/50/100GbE switch for 10G servers with small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) and quad small form-factor pluggable 28 (QSFP28) ports.
  • Page 7: Additional Items You May Need

    (1) RS-232 console port Links to RS-232 console for management (2) AC PSUs 100–240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power supplies, hot-swappable (1) RJ-45 management port Used for storage (3) QSFP28 optical ports SFP+ modules install here, Links to fiberoptic network 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 8: Back Panel

    Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the switch. Table 2-3 describes its components. FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE SWITCH TABLE 2-3. BACK PANEL COMPONENTS NUMBER IN COMPONENT DESCRIPTION FIGURE 2-2 (3) ground holes Attach to ground (2) fans Keep the switch within proper operating temperature range 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    1.877.877.2269 2.5.3 LED INDICATORS The EMS10G12 includes LED displays on the I/O side of the switch. This section describes open networking installation environment (ONIE) LED behaviors. Some LED behaviors may change after you install your software. The following EMS10G12 switch LED behavior is seen during ONIE operations.
  • Page 10 • Off—No link Link LED • Solid green—Link operating at a maximum speed autonegotiated/forced or 1G port • Solid yellow—Link operating at a lower speed autonegotiated/force or 10/100 M port • Off—No link Activity LED • Flashing green—Port activity 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 11 You can install the switch in: Š Network telecommunications facilities Š Š Data centers Š Š Other locations where the National Electric Code (NEC) applies Š NOTE: Install the EMS10G12 switch into a rack or cabinet before installing any optional components. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 12: Preparing The Site

    Ground the equipment rack to the same ground point the power service in your area uses. The ground path must be permanent. 3.4 SWITCH GROUND Black Box recommends you ground your switch. Use the EMS10G12 in a common bond network (CBN). Connect the grounding cables as described in Install the Switch.
  • Page 13: Fans And Airflow

    Š For proper ventilation, position the EMS10G12 in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around the exhaust vents. The fan speed varies based on internal temperature monitoring. The EMS10G12 never intentionally turns off the fans.
  • Page 14: Installing The Switch

    SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 To install the EMS10G12 switch, complete the installation procedures in the order presented in this section. Always handle the switch and its components with care. Avoid dropping the switch or any field replaceable units (FRUs). NOTE: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch and its components.
  • Page 15: Rackmount Safety Considerations

    NOTE: Black Box does not recommend installing the dual tray in a 2-post rack. However, it is possible. If you must install the dual tray in a 2-post rack, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. 1. Remove the dual tray and the rails from the shipping packaging and place them on a clean antistatic surface.
  • Page 16 FIGURE 4-1. DUAL TRAY AND RACKMOUNTING RAIL 3. Attach the rail to the dual tray. Slide the rail back until it locks into place. 4. Repeat with the other side. FIGURE 4-2. ATTACH DUAL TRAY AND RACKMOUNTING RAILS 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 17 7. Attach the rear dual-tray switch rails to the 4-post rack from the rear. Secure the dual tray to the rack using two user-supplied screws for each rack post. FIGURE 4-4. ATTACH DUAL TRAY REAR TO THE 4-POST RACK REAR 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 18: Switch Installation

    FIGURE 4-5. SECURE THE DUAL TRAY IN THE 4-POST RACK 4.5 SWITCH INSTALLATION Install one or two half-RU switches in the four-post rack-mounted dual tray. 1. Install one switch into either dual-tray slot from the front. FIGURE 4-6. INSTALL AN EMS10G12 SWITCH 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 19: Switch Removal

    2. If you are installing two switches, insert the second switch in the open dual-tray slot. SWITCH REMOVAL Remove the switch from the dual tray from the front of the four-post rack. Push in the front switch latches according to the latch arrows and pull out the switch. FIGURE 4-8. SWITCH RELEASE LATCHES 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 20: Optics Installation

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 FIGURE 4-9. SWITCH RELEASE ARROW 4.6 OPTICS INSTALLATION The EMS10G12 switch has the following optic configuration: Š 12 fixed 1/10GbE SFP+ optical ports Š Š 3 fixed 1/100GbE QSFP28 optical ports Š The following SFP+ modules are compatible with the switch.
  • Page 21: Optics Removal

    When the switch powers up, the fans immediately come on at high speed. The fan speed slows as the switch continues to boot up. 4.8 AFTER SWITCH INSTALLATION To configure your switch, after you have securely installed and powered on the EMS10G12 switch, see your open network installation environment (ONIE)-compatible operating system documentation.
  • Page 22 If you are using the fan trays or PSUs from the removed switch, reinsert them in the replacement switch. 9. Connect all the cables. 10. Power on the switch. For more information, see Section 4.6, Powering On the Switch. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 23: Power Supplies

    NOTE: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the EMS10G12 and its components. 5.1 COMPONENTS The following power supply is available for the EMS10G12 switch: Š AC power supply with integrated fan Š...
  • Page 24 FIGURE 5-2. AC POWER CABLE CLIPS PSU LEDS Š Solid green: Input is OK. Š Š Flashing yellow: There is a fault with the PSU. Š Š Flashing green: system update. Š Š Off: PSU is off. Š 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 25: Fans

    CAUTION: Check the fans at six-month intervals and replace them as necessary. Regularly monitor the speeds of the fans to accurately determine replacement intervals. 6.1 COMPONENTS The following are the EMS10G12 fan components. • EMS10G12 Fan module • EMS10G12 Fan module—Reverse flow FIGURE 6-1.
  • Page 26: Management Ports

    The terminal settings are the same for the serial console port and the RS-232/RJ-45 console port: Š 115200 baud rate Š Š No parity Š Š 8 data bits Š Š 1 stop bit Š Š No flow control Š 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 27: Usb Storage

    4. Power on the switch. 5. Install the necessary USB device drivers. To download the drivers, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com 6. Open your terminal software emulation program to access the switch. 7. Confirm the terminal settings on your terminal software emulation program are as follows: Š...
  • Page 28: Before You Install An Os

    To select an entry, use the up and down arrow keys. Press Enter to select an OS or enter e to edit the commands before booting. Enter c for a command line. The highlighted entry executes automatically in the operating system. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 29: Example Of The Grub Bootloader

    ONIE: Update ONIE For downloading and updating ONIE from a URL ONIE: Embed ONIE For downloading and updating ONIE from a URL and erases any installed O ONIE: Diag ONIE Run Diagnostic package for EMS10G12 Run Black Box Networking Diagnostic package for <platform>...
  • Page 30 ONIE:/ # ifconfig eth0 10.11.53.33/16 Verify the network connection with ping. ONIE:/ # ping 10.11.8.12 PING 10.11.8.12 (10.11.8.12): 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 10.11.8.12: seq=0 ttl=62 time=1.357 ms 64 bytes from 10.11.8.12: seq=1 ttl=62 time=0.577 ms 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    If you determine that your switch is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description, including: Š...
  • Page 32: Appendix A. Regulatory Information

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 33: Nom Statement

    B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 34: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. WARNING: Use the AC power cords with Black Box equipment only. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 35: Korean Certification Of Compliance

    Š Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009, Class A Š Š Canada: ICES-003, Issue-4, Class A Š Š Europe: EN55022 2006 (CISPR 22: 2006), Class A Š Š Japan: VCCI V-3/2011.04 Class A Š Š USA: FCC CFR47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Š 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 36: Immunity

    (WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
  • Page 37: Appendix B. Disclaimer/Trademarks

    B.2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Black Box and the Black Box logo type and mark are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM...
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  • Page 40 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 © COPYRIGHT 2018. BLACK BOX CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. EMS10G12_INSTALL_REV1.PDF...

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