Summary of Contents for Redback Networks SmartEdge 100
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SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide Release 5.0.7 Part Number 220-0617-03 Corporate Headquarters Redback Networks Inc. 300 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1362 http://www.redback.com Tel: +1 408 750 5000...
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Redback SmartEdge 100 router. Related Publications To ensure a complete and correct installation of a SmartEdge 100 router, Redback recommends that you read and use the documentation set in the following order: • SmartEdge 100 System Unpacking Instructions Provides information about unpacking the system and its components.
• Chapter 2, “MIC and Native Port Descriptions” Describes each of the FE and GE MICs that are currently available for the SmartEdge 100 router. • Chapter 3, “Preparing for Installation” Describes planning for the hardware installation, including site and management access requirements, for the SmartEdge 100 router and its FE and GE MICs.
• Chapter 4, “Installing the Hardware” Describes how to install the SmartEdge 100 hardware, including the SmartEdge 100 chassis and its FE and GE MICs, how to mount the chassis, connect the power cables, complete the installation, and connect and route the cables.
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Because of the optimized packet forwarding capabilities and support of high-bandwidth uplink interfaces, the SmartEdge 100 router can also be used in the metropolitan core to aggregate traffic from other routers into the long-haul transit core. The SmartEdge 100 router supports a wide variety of interfaces, such as Ethernet 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100Base-FX, 1000Base-FX, and 1000Base-T.
The SmartEdge 100 chassis is designed for mounting in a standard 19- or 23-inch rack; it can also be placed in a desktop environment. Cable management brackets are attached to the left and right sides at the front of the chassis.
I/O carrier card and its ports. Table 1-1 compares the controller card aspect of the SmartEdge 100 circuit board with the Cross-Connect Route Processor Version 3 (XCRP3) Controller card in a SmartEdge 400 or SmartEdge 800 chassis.
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SmartEdge OS CLI from either a local or remote management workstation for configuring and monitoring tasks. The system can also communicate with a remote workstation that is running the NetOp EMS software. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
You can install any combination of MIC types; if only a single MIC is installed, a MIC slot cover is installed to maintain air flow. Table 1-3 lists the MICs supported on the SmartEdge 100 router; for more information about MICs, see Chapter 2, “MIC and Native Port Descriptions.”...
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None 1. On optical MICs, each port has separate connectors for the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) circuits. 2. For descriptions of the transceivers supported by this MIC, see the Transceivers for SmartEdge 100 Optical Ports document. Note Protection for ports is dependent on the release of the SmartEdge OS.
(SFP) transceiver. Transceiver types for the optical FE MIC are described in the Transceivers for SmartEdge 100 Optical Ports document. The speed for each copper FE port is selectable as 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Figure 2-1 shows the front panels of these MICs.
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1. These MICs support loss-less flow control up to 6.2 mi (10.0 km) for packets with up to 9,600 bytes. 2. The extent of the support for flow control is dependent on the release of the SmartEdge OS. 3. The shielded cable must be grounded at both ends. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
The copper GE (labeled “ENET 1 Gb”) MIC provides two 1000Base-T ports with RJ-45 connectors; the optical GE (also labeled “ENET 1 Gb”) MIC provides two 1000Base-FX ports; each port supports an SFP transceiver. Transceiver types are described in Transceivers for SmartEdge 100 Optical Ports. Figure 2-2 shows the front panels of these MICs.
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2. The extent of the support for flow control is dependent on the release of the SmartEdge OS. These MICs support loss-less flow control up to 6.2 mi (10.0 km) for packets with up to 2,000 bytes. 3. The shielded cable must be grounded at both ends. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
C h a p t e r 3 Preparing for Installation This chapter describes planning for the hardware installation, including site and management access ® requirements for the SmartEdge 100 router and its Fast Ethernet (FE) and Gigabit Ethernet (GE) media interface cards (MICs).
• Electrical Specifications • Environmental Requirements • Physical Specifications Agency Compliance Information Table 3-1 lists the agency compliance standards to which the SmartEdge 100 hardware is designed to meet. Table 3-1 Agency Compliance Standards Product Safety Emissions Immunity UL 60950...
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Planning the Site and Installation Table 3-3 lists the electrical specifications for the DC version of the SmartEdge 100 chassis. Note Nominal voltage is recommended to allow brief brownout and overvoltage events. Table 3-3 DC Electrical Specifications Requirement Value Voltage range –40.0 to –57.6 VDC...
Planning the Site and Installation Environmental Requirements The installation area for the SmartEdge 100 hardware must allow a minimum of 20.0 inches (50.8 cm) at the front of the chassis (for maintenance and ventilation). Caution Risk of equipment damage. Lack of proper cooling and ventilation can damage a SmartEdge router.
Select the Rack You can mount the SmartEdge 100 chassis in a standard 19- or 23-inch rack. If you use a standard 7-foot 45 rack unit (RU) rack, you can install up to 22 SmartEdge 100 chassis in a single rack for maximum density;...
Warning Risk of electrical shock. Safe operation of this equipment requires connection to a ground point. To prevent possible injury from voltages on the telecommunications network, disconnect all telecommunications network lines before disconnecting the unit from the ground point. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
Selecting the Type of Management Access Warning Risk of electrical shock. The system uses DC power sources, which can cause severe injury. To reduce the risk, the DC power sources must be installed only in restricted access areas (dedicated equipment rooms, equipment closets, or the like) in accordance with Articles 110-17, 110-26, and 110-27 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Craft port. You access the SmartEdge 100 router with a console terminal connected to the Craft port, either directly or through a terminal server. For more information on configuring the console and management ports, see the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS.
ASCII/VT100 terminal • Terminal server cable Gathering Cables and Tools In addition to the equipment shipped with the SmartEdge 100 router and the equipment required for installation, you require cables for the following connections: •...
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Gathering Cables and Tools Table 3-10 lists the tools that you need to install the SmartEdge 100 hardware. Table 3-10 Tools Needed for SmartEdge 100 Hardware Installation Tool Purpose #1 Phillips screwdriver Install MICs. #2 Phillips screwdriver Attach the mounting brackets and cable management brackets to the chassis.
Chapter 3, “Preparing for Installation.” Review the site and installation considerations that are listed later in this section. 2. Unpacked and inventoried the SmartEdge 100 chassis and associated hardware and documentation; see the SmartEdge 100 System Unpacking Instructions publication. 3. Selected the type of access for commissioning and normal operations; see the “Selecting the Type of Management Access”...
Reduced airflow Install the SmartEdge 100 chassis in the rack so that the airflow required for the safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Air inflow is at the front of the chassis; air outflow is at the rear of the chassis.
Consider the effect that overloading a circuit might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. • Reliable grounding Maintain reliable grounding for the SmartEdge 100 chassis and all rack-mounted equipment; give particular attention to the supply circuits. General Safety To ensure a safe working environment, follow these guidelines: •...
• Avoid any contact between a MIC and your clothing. Mounting the Chassis To mount the SmartEdge 100 chassis, perform the following sequence of tasks: 1. Select the Chassis Position in the Rack 2. Select the Chassis Alignment 3.
Decide where in the rack to position the chassis. Ensure that you position the chassis for expansion. The SmartEdge 100 chassis requires two rack units (RUs). (An RU is 1.75 inches [4.5 cm].) Figure 4-1 illustrates the installation of SmartEdge 100 routers in a single rack.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the bracket to the chassis with the screws provided with the mounting bracket; tighten each screw using 15.0 inch-lbs torque (1.7 Newton-meters) maximum. 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the second bracket to the other side of the chassis. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
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Mounting the Chassis Figure 4-2 Installing Chassis Brackets for Flush Mount Position Figure 4-3 Installing Chassis Brackets for Mid-Mount Position Installing the Hardware...
Mounting the Chassis Install the Chassis To install the SmartEdge 100 chassis in the rack, you need four 12-24 or equivalent screws. Perform the following steps: Warning Risk of equipment damage. Do not grasp the handle of an installed MIC when lifting or lowering the chassis, because it cannot bear the strain induced by the chassis weight.
Figure 4-5 Install the Cable Brackets Connecting the Power Cables You can power the SmartEdge 100 router from a DC or AC power source. To connect a DC power source to the SmartEdge 100 chassis, perform the tasks described in the following sections: •...
Connecting the Power Cables Connect the Chassis Ground Cable The back panel of the SmartEdge 100 chassis has a pair of M5 screws, which are used to attach a ground cable, at the upper left corner of the chassis rear panel.
Install the DC Power Cables The SmartEdge 100 chassis has connectors for A-side and B-side power cables for power redundancy; these connectors are located on the rear panel of the chassis. The A- and B-side power cables are connected to separate A-side and B-side connectors on the external fuse panel or circuit breaker panel.
3. Secure the AC power cord to the circuit-breaker shield. 4. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a building outlet that provides a 15A circuit. Figure 4-8 Installing the AC Power Cord 4-12 SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
Install the MICs MICs for the SmartEdge 100 router are installed in the chassis when it is shipped. If you need to install them in different slots, see the “Inserting and Extracting a MIC” section in Chapter 6, “Servicing the Hardware.”...
Connections for Management Access • Connect and Route the Cables at the Front of the Chassis • Connect the Equipment and Network Ends of the Cables Appendix A, “Cables and Pin Assignments,” describes SmartEdge 100 cable specifications. 4-14 SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
Local or Remote Console Terminal Management Workstation A management workstation is connected to the SmartEdge 100 router using the upper Ethernet port on the front panel. This type of connection provides access to the SmartEdge OS command-line interface (CLI) after you have configured the port. Figure 4-10 shows the connection to the Ethernet management port.
Local or Remote Console Terminal A local or remote console terminal is connected to the SmartEdge 100 router using the Craft port on the front panel. This type of connection provides access to the SmartEdge OS CLI, either directly or through a terminal server.
Connecting and Routing the Cables 2. Connect and route the management access cables, depending on the type of management access you have selected, and the cables for the native ports; see Figure 4-10 for connecting a management workstation and Figure 4-11 for connecting a local or remote console. Perform the following steps: a.
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C h a p t e r 5 Determining Operating Status ® This chapter describes the SmartEdge 100 chassis equipment LEDs and port LEDs, including those for the Ethernet management port, the native ports, and the ports on Fast Ethernet (FE) and Gigabit Ethernet (GE) media interface cards (MICs), that you use to determine the status of the system.
Powering On and Powering Off the System You power on the SmartEdge 100 router by moving the on-off toggle switch (circuit breaker) on the chassis rear panel to the ON position, which is marked by a stamped “1” on the chassis rear panel. You power it off by moving the switch to the OFF position, which is marked by a stamped “0”.
• Display the Results from Power-On Diagnostics Determine the System Status with LEDs The status of the SmartEdge 100 router is indicated by the LEDs on the chassis and media interface card (MIC) front panels: • Three equipment LEDs—Indicate the status of system equipment; see Figure 5-3.
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LED changes from “On” to “Blinking” and then, because the CF card cannot be mounted, changes to “On” and the system displays an error message on the console. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
Determining Hardware Status Determine the Status of Ethernet Management and Copper FE MIC Ports Figure 5-4 shows the facility LEDs for the Ethernet management and copper FE MIC ports. Figure 5-4 LEDs on the Ethernet Management and Copper FE MIC Ports Table 5-2 lists the facility LEDs for the Ethernet management and copper FE MIC ports.
Facility LEDs for Native, Optical FE, Optical GE, and Copper GE MICs Label Activity Color Description Yellow The port is receiving or transmitting frames. None The port is inactive. Green The port is up. None The port is down. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
Power-on diagnostics (POD) verify the correct operation of the circuit board and each installed MIC during a power-on or reload sequence of the SmartEdge 100 router. These tests also run whenever a MIC is installed in a running system. The POD for each component consist of a series of tests, each of which can indicate a component failure.
For detailed information about modes, see the Ports, Circuits, and Tunnels Configuration Guide for the SmartEdge OS. Table 5-8 on page 5-10 describes the input arguments for CLI hardware commands; output fields are described in the tables in the “Values for CLI Output Fields” section on page 5-10. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
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Managing Hardware with CLI Commands Table 5-6 lists the commands that provide hardware control and that display configuration information. Required characters and keywords for commands are shown in bold; arguments for which you must supply a value are shown in italics. Table 5-6 CLI Commands for Hardware Configuration and Control Task or Information Needed...
Note The following notes apply to the flags displayed by the show chassis command: • The SmartEdge 100 router does not display the following flags: B, C, G, M, N, S, U, W, and X. • D—The default traffic card processes packets sent to it from the controller. For a description of the functions of the default traffic card, see the “Card, Port, and Channel Operations”...
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Managing Hardware with CLI Commands Table 5-9 Output Fields for the show chassis Command (continued) Field Description Initialized State of the card: • No—Packet Processing ASICs (PPAs) have not been initialized. • Yes—PPAs have been initialized. Flags Status of the card: •...
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3. For temperature definitions for each condition, see Table 5-14 on page 5-15. Actual temperature reading in degrees Centigrade is displayed with the show hardware command with the detail keyword. 5-12 SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
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• HW failure—Circuit board has experienced a failure. • HW initialized—Circuit board is initialized and ready. Chass Entitlement SE100—This MIC is intended for the SmartEdge 100 chassis only. Chassis Type SE100—Circuit board is installed in a SmartEdge 100 chassis. CLEI Code Common Language Equipment Identifier (CLEI) code for this SFP optical transceiver;...
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• Green blinking—System is initializing. • Red—POD tests have failed since the last system initialization. • Red blinking—System has found an error, and initialization is proceeding with best effort. • Off—Power is off or not present. 5-14 SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
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1. Alarm severities conform to the definitions provided in Generic Requirements, GR-474-CORE, Issue 1, December 1997, Network Maintenance: Alarm and Control for Network Elements. 2. Measured or reported values meet or exceed the transceiver specifications in the Transceivers for SmartEdge 100 Optical Ports document. 3. For temperature ranges for each condition, see Table 5-14.
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Status of this SFP transceiver with regard to monitoring SFP faults and reporting power readings: • No—SFP cannot monitor its faults nor report power readings. • Yes—SFP can monitor its faults and report power readings. 5-16 SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
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Managing Hardware with CLI Commands Table 5-16 Output Fields for the show port Command with the detail Keyword (continued) Field Value/Description Duplex mode • full—Port condition, FE or GE (any version). • half—Port condition, copper FE only. Encapsulation The encapsulation for this port: •...
See the Transceivers for SmartEdge 100 Optical Ports document for wavelength data for each type of transceiver and its versions. 1. Measured or reported values meet or exceed the transceiver specifications in the Transceivers for SmartEdge 100 Optical Ports document. Troubleshooting Hardware Problems This section provides general troubleshooting directions for SmartEdge 100 hardware problems, including: •...
Obtaining Assistance Troubleshoot Using Port LEDs The facility LEDs for each port on the system display the current port status. For definitions of facility LED, see the Determine the Status of Ethernet Management and Copper FE MIC Ports on page 5-5 and the Determine the Status of Native, Optical FE, Optical GE, and Copper GE MIC Ports on page 5-6.
Adding and Replacing a MIC • Replacing a Transceiver • Replacing a SmartEdge 100 Chassis • Cleaning Optical Connectors Caution Risk of equipment damage. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage SmartEdge router components. To reduce the risk, never attempt to remove or install a MIC, transceiver, or CF card without using appropriate ESD protection.
Inserting and Extracting a MIC The design of the SmartEdge 100 router allows you to install and replace all MICs without powering off the system. Caution Risk of equipment malfunction. If you install or replace a MIC in a running system and the system is not fully operational, you can cause the system to malfunction.
Inserting and Extracting a MIC Figure 6-1 Inserting a MIC Extract a MIC The following procedure is referenced in the removal procedures for specific MICs; to ensure correct removal, perform the removal procedure for the specific MIC, including all steps prior to and after the actual MIC extraction.
To insert or extract a transceiver of any type, perform the appropriate procedure in the following sections; these procedures are referenced in the installation and removal procedures for transceivers throughout this chapter: • Insert a Transceiver • Extract a Transceiver SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
Inserting and Extracting a Transceiver Insert a Transceiver Caution Risk of data loss. You can corrupt the system if you attempt to install SFP transceivers that are ® not purchased from Redback , because these items have not been tested with the SmartEdge router.
CF card from its circuit board connectors. 4. Grasp the CF card and pull gently and slowly until it is fully outside the slot. 5. Close the door so that it snaps shut; the SWAP LED remains off. SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
Removing and Installing a CF Card Figure 6-4 CF Card Ejection Button Install a CF Card To install a CF card, perform the following steps: 1. Put on an antistatic wrist strap (one is shipped with the system), and attach it to an appropriate grounded surface.
Adding and Replacing a MIC 3. Install the MIC; see the generic procedure in the “Insert a MIC” section on page 6-2. Laser Risk of severe damage to your eyes. All versions of the optical SFPs are Class 1 devices, which use lasers to convert electrical signals to optical signals that can damage your eyes.
Note Do not attach the wrist strap to a painted surface; there is an ESD convenience jack located in the lower right corner of the air intake panel on the front of the chassis. 6-10 SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
To replace the chassis, perform the following steps: 1. If you have a second SmartEdge 100 router at your site and the SmartEdge 100 router with the failure is still operating: a. Reroute the traffic to the second router.
SmartEdge 100 router. See the “Powering On and Powering Off the System” section in Chapter 5, “Determining Operating Status.” 6. Reroute the traffic from the SmartEdge 100 router to which you had routed it, to the replacement SmartEdge 100 router.
A p p e n d i x A Cables and Pin Assignments ® This appendix provides cable and connector specifications for all SmartEdge 100 Fast Ethernet (FE), Gigabit Ethernet (GE), and management access cables and connectors, including media interface card (MIC) and native port cables.
One End Other End Signal Name Notes Tx (+) – Tx (–) – Rx (+) – – – No connection – – No connection Rx (–) – – – No connection – – No connection SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
FE and GE MIC and Native Port Cables Ethernet Straight Cable An Ethernet straight cable is a shielded cable that connects the Ethernet management port on the front panel to a LAN hub. Both ends of the cable are terminated in standard, RJ-45 eight-pin modular plugs. Table A-4 lists the pin assignments, which are for both ends of the cable.
A copper FE crossover cable is a shielded and grounded cable; both ends are terminated in standard, RJ-45 eight-pin modular plugs. Table A-7 lists the pin assignments. Table A-7 Copper Ethernet Crossover Cable Pin Assignments One End Other End Signal Name Notes Rx (+) – Rx (–) – SmartEdge 100 Router Hardware Guide...
FE and GE MIC and Native Port Cables Table A-7 Copper Ethernet Crossover Cable Pin Assignments (continued) One End Other End Signal Name Notes Tx (+) – – – Termination network – – Termination network Tx (–) – – – Termination network –...
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A p p e n d i x B Alarms and Probable Causes ® This appendix describes alarm conditions and probable causes for the SmartEdge 100 chassis and its components, including Fast Ethernet (FE) and Gigabit Ethernet (GE) media interface cards (MICs) in the following sections: •...
MIC Alarms MIC Alarms Table B-4 lists the supported alarms for the FE and GE MICs. MIC-1 indicates the MIC in the first MIC slot (ports 3 to 14); MIC-2 indicates the MIC in the second MIC slot (ports 15 to 26). Table B-4 MIC Alarms Description...
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