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- Page 1 Arctica Ethernet Switches Installation Guide Models: Arctica 1600cs, Arctica 3200cs, Arctica 4808xs Version 1.0 2018-09-25...
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Page 2: About This Manual
About this Manual This manual describes the installation and basic use of the Penguin Computing Arctica Ethernet Switches. Intended Audience This manual is intended for IT managers and system administrators. Conventions The following icons are used throughout this document to indicate information that is important to the user. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Initial Power On ............................ 43 FRU Replacements ..........................45 Power Supply ................................45 Fans ....................................47 Interfaces ............................. 48 Supported Interfaces ..........................48 Data Interfaces ................................48 Speed .................................... 49 RS232 (Console) ................................49 Management ................................49 USB ....................................50 Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... - Page 4 Troubleshooting ..........................63 Troubleshooting Instructions ........................ 63 Specifications ..........................64 Arctica 3200cs Series ..........................64 Arctica 4808xs Series ..........................66 Arctica 1600cs Series ..........................68 Appendix B: Disassembly and Disposal ..................71 Disassembly Procedure ......................... 71 Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing...
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Page 5: List Of Tables
Table 12: Bad Port LED Assignments: Bad Port LED Assignments ............58 Table 13: Troubleshooting ........................63 Table 14: Arctica 3200cs Specifications ....................64 Table 15: Arctica 4808xs Specifications ....................66 Table 16: Arctica 1600cs Specifications ....................68 Table 17: OPNs for Replacement Parts ....................70 Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 6: List Of Figures
Figure 37: Sliding the System’s Blades in the Rails ................. 40 Figure 38: Arctica 3200cs and Arctica 1600cs Cable Orientation ............41 Figure 39: Arctica 4808xs Cable Orientation ..................41 Figure 40: Breakout or Fanout ........................ 42 Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... - Page 7 Figure 59: Arctica 4808xs QSFP28 Port LEDs ..................59 Figure 60: Arctica 1600cs Port LEDs ....................... 59 Figure 61: Arctica 3200cs Pull-out Tab ....................60 Figure 62: Arctica 4808xs Inventory Information Illustration ..............61 Figure 63: Arctica 1600cs Pull-out Tab ....................61 Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing...
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Page 8: Introduction To Arctica Ethernet Switch Systems
Systems Overview Penguin Computing Arctica 1U switch systems are an ideal spine and Top of Rack (ToR) solution, allowing maximum flexibility, with port speeds spanning from 10Gb/s to 100Gb/s per port, and port density that enables full rack connectivity to any server at any speed. The uplink ports allow a variety of blocking ratios that suit any application requirement. -
Page 9: Speed And Switching
Figure 3: Arctica 1600cs Front Side View Figure 4: Arctica 3200cs and Arctica 4808xs Rear Side View Speed and Switching This table describes maximum throughput and interface speed per system model. Table 1: Speed and Switching Capabilities Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 10: Management Interfaces, Psus And Fans
Rear (2 ports) Rear 2 units 4 units 3200cs Arctica Rear Rear (2 ports) Rear 2 units 4 units 4808xs Arctica Front (mini USB) Front (1 port) Front 2 units (non- 4 units (non- 1600cs replaceable) replaceable) Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 11: Installation
This equipment should not be operated in an area with an ambient temperature exceed-ing the maximum recommended: 45°C (113°F). Moreover, to guarantee proper ventilation, allow at least 8cm (3 inches) of clearance around the ventilation openings. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... - Page 12 In general you should fill the rack with equip- ment starting from the bottom to the top. 13. Equipment Installation This equipment should be installed, replaced, and/or serviced only by trained and qualified personnel. 14. Equipment Disposal Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing...
- Page 13 This device must be installed according to the latest version of the country national electrical codes. For North America, equipment must be installed in accordance to the applicable requirements in the US National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing...
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Page 14: System Installation And Initialization
Take precautions to guarantee proper ventilation in order to maintain good airflow at ambient temperature. Unless otherwise specified, Penguin Computing products are designed to work in an environmentally controlled data center with low levels of gaseous and dust (particulate) contamination. -
Page 15: Air Flow
The following information does not apply to Arctica 1600cs. In the 1600cs systems, the fan units are non-replaceable. Penguin Computing’s Arctica Switches are offered with two air flow patterns: • Power (rear) side inlet to connector side outlet - marked with blue power supplies/fans- FRUs’... -
Page 16: Package Contents
Before installing your new system, unpack it and check against the parts list below that all the parts have been sent. Check the parts for visible damage that may have occurred during shipping. The Arctica 3200cs and Arctica 4808xs package content is as follows: • 1 – System • 1 – Rail kit Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 17: 19" Systems Mounting Options
Kit. At least two people are required to safely mount the system in the rack. Table 4: Static Rail Kit for 3200cs Penguin PN Rack Size and Rack Depth Range 10026062 Short (17”-24”) or Standard (24”-34”) Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 18: Figure 7: Rack Rail Kit Parts
• 4x Phillips100 DEG F.H TYPE-I ST.ST 6-32 X 1/4 screw with around patch (E) ¹ Other threads are available by special order: M5, 10-32, 12-24 ² G-type cage-nut is available by special order. Figure 7: Rack Rail Kit Parts Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 19: Mount The System Into The Rack
• The FRU side is extractable. Mounting the rack brackets inverted to the FRU side (Option 2) will allow you to slide the FRUs, in and out. Figure 8: Installation options Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 20: Figure 9: Attaching The Rails To The Chassis
Secure the system in the brackets by screwing the remaining 2 flat head Phillips screws (E) in the designated points with a torque of 1.5±0.2 Nm. See the figure below. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 21: Figure 10: Attaching The Brackets To The Chassis
While each rack U (unit) consists of three holes, the cage nut should be installed vertically with its ears engaging the top and bottom holes only. While your installation partner is supporting the system’s weight, perform the following steps: Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 22: Figure 12: Attaching The Brackets To The Rack
Use four M6 screws (D) to fix the blades into the rack. Do not tighten the screws yet. Figure 13: Sliding the Blades in the Rails Step 7. Secure the system in the rack by tightening the 8 screws inserted in Step 5 and Step 6 with a torque of 4.5±0.5 Nm. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 23: Removing The System From The Rack
• 1x Right inner rail (A) • 1x Left inner rail (B) • 2x Outer rails (C) • 2x Outer rails (D) • 10x M6 Standard cage nuts¹ ² and 10x M6 Standard pan-head Phillips screws¹ (E) Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 24: Figure 14: Rack Rail Kit Parts
¹ Other threads are available by special order: M5, 10-32, 12-24 ² G-type cage-nut is available by special order. The rails must be separated prior to the installation procedure. See the figure below. Figure 14: Rack Rail Kit Parts Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 25: Figure 15: Rails Separation
FRU side of the system, in and out. Follow these steps: Step 1. Install 10 cage nuts into the desired 1U slots of the rack: 4 cage nuts in the non-extractable side and 6 cage nuts in the extractable side. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 26: Figure 16: Installing The Cage Nuts
Step 3. If cable accommodation is required, route the power cable and/or Eth cable through either of the outer rails. Step 4. Attach the switch to the left and right inner rails (A+B), by gently pushing the switch chassis pins through the slider key holes, until locking occurs. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 27: Figure 18: Attaching The Inner Rails To The Chassis
1.5±0.2 Nm. Figure 19: Securing the Chassis in the Inner Rails Step 6. Slide the switch into the rack by carefully pushing the inner rails into the outer rails installed on the rack. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 28: Removing The System From The Rack
Step 2. Unscrew the two M6 screws securing the front of the inner rails’ ears to the outer rails and to the rack. Step 3. Pull the unit out until braking is felt. For safety purposes, the locking mechanism will not allow a complete removal of the unit at this stage. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 29: Static Rail Kit For Arctica 4808Xs
Static Rail Kit for Arctica 4808xs At least two people are required to safely mount the system in the rack. By default, the system is sold with the standard-depth rail kit. The short- depth rail kit can be supplied upon request. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 30: Table 6: Installation Kit
• 4x Phillips100 DEG F.H TYPE-I ST.ST 6-32 X 1/4 screw with around patch (D). ¹ Other threads are available by special order: M5, 10-32, 12-24 ² G-type cage-nut is available by special order. Figure 23: Rack Rail Kit Parts Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 31: Figure 24: Installation Options
• The FRU side is extractable. Mounting the rack blades inverted to the FRU side (Option 2) will allow you to slide the FRUs, in and out. Figure 24: Installation Options Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 32: Figure 25: Attaching The Rails To The Chassis
4 cage nuts in the extractable side. Note that while each rack U (unit) consists of three holes, the cage nut should be installed vertically with its ears engaging the top and bot- tom holes only. See the figure below. Figure 26: Installing the Cage Nuts Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 33: Side By Side Mounting For Arctica 1600Cs Rail Kit
A designated rail kit for the Arctica 1600cs systems can be purchased separately. This section is relevant to short-depth systems that permit this type of installation. For safety, it is necessary that at least two people mount the system in the rack. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 34: Table 7: Installation Kit
10 (+2 spare units) M6 pan head screws (G) • 10 (+2 spare units) M6 spring washers (H) • 10 (+2 spare units) M6 spring steel cage nuts (I) • 6 (+2 spare units) cable-ties (J) • Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 35: Figure 28: Rack Rail Kit Parts
• You may install your system in either the right or in the left part of the metal frame. • The following instructions apply to installation in the right part. For installation in the frame’s left part, follow the same instructions, while replacing “right” with “left”, and vice versa. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 36: Figure 29: Coupling The Cables With Cable-Ties
Figure 29: Coupling the Cables with Cable-ties Figure 30: Coupled Cables - Rear View Step 3. Place the coupled cables in the designated area within the right flat blade (the blade with 7 screw holes) as shown in the figure below. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 37: Figure 31: Cables Within The Rail
Screw in the right blade with eight 4-40 flathead screws, and the left blade with seven 4-40 flathead screws. The recommended torque is 0.49-0.54 Nm. Figure 32: Attach the blades to the system Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 38: Figure 33: Attached Rail With Threaded Cables - Top View
Step 6. Place the frame in the cabinet, then install ten cage nuts in the desired 1U slots of the rack: three cage nuts in the front part of each cabinet post, and two cage nuts in the rear part of each cabinet post. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 39: Figure 35: Installing The Cage Nuts
Figure 36: Attaching the Frame to the Rack Do not remove both of the blank covers at the same time. When no system is installed, at least one of them should be present to support the frame’s partition. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 40: Cable Installation
To remove a cable, disengage the locks and slowly pull the connector away from the port receptacle. The LED indicator for that port will turn off when the cable is unseated. For more information about port LEDs, refer to Port LEDs. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 41: Breakout Cables And Adapters
Figure 38: Arctica 3200cs and Arctica 1600cs Cable Orientation Figure 39: Arctica 4808xs Cable Orientation Breakout Cables and Adapters A 100GbE port can be split to two 50GbE ports, or to four (or less) 25GbE ports, using a breakout cable. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 42: Figure 40: Breakout Or Fanout
The top QSFP28 ports marked in green can be split into 4 SFP28 ports, each. The bottom QSFP28 ports (gray) are blocked when the upper ports are in split mode. All QSFP28 ports marked in yellow can be split to 2 SFP28 ports. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 43: Initial Power On
Step 3. Wait for the System Status LED to turn green. It may take up to five minutes to turn on the system. If the System Status LED shows red after five minutes, unplug the system and call your Penguin Computing representative for assistance. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 44: Figure 43: System Status Leds 5 Minutes After Power On In Arctica 3200Cs
For more information, refer to LEDs. Figure 43: System Status LEDs 5 Minutes After Power On in Arctica 3200cs Figure 44: System Status LEDs 5 Minutes After Power On Figure 45: System Status LEDs 5 Minutes After Power On Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 45: Fru Replacements
If no obstacles were found and the problem persists, call your Penguin Computing representative for assistance. Risk of electric shock and energy hazard. The two power supply units are independent. -
Page 46: Figure 47: Ps Unit Pulled Out
Step 2. Insert the power supply unit by sliding it into the opening, until a slight resistance is felt. Step 3. Continue pressing the power supply unit until it seats completely. The latch will snap into place, confirming the proper installation. Step 4. Insert the power cord into the supply connector. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 47: Fans
The green Fan Status LED should light. If not, extract the fan unit and reinsert it. After two unsuccessful attempts to install the fan unit, power off before attempting to debug the system. system Figure 48: Fan Module Latches Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 48: Interfaces
Maximum High Power Support Arctica 3200cs 1, 2, 31, 32 4.5W Arctica 4808xs 1,2,47,48 2.5W 49, 50, 55, 56 4.5W Arctica 1600cs 1, 2, 15, 16 4.5W 4.5W high power modules are supported on MLNX-OS from version 3.6.3004 onwards. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 49: Speed
DHCP before use. Refer to FRU Replacements to view the full procedure. In the Arctica 1600cs systems there is only one MGT port. Ensure you use only FCC compliant Ethernet cables. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 50: Usb
To reset the system, the CPU of its management board, and the “admin” password, push the reset button and keep it pressed for at least 15 seconds. Status and Port LEDs See “LEDs” in the next section. LEDs LED Notifications Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 51: Table 9: Leds Symbols
Bad Port LED Lights up when a symbol error is detected on one of the ports. Unit Identifier LED Lights up on command Off or blue when through the CLI. identifying a port System Status LED Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 52: Figure 50: System Status Leds - Front And Rear Sides In Arctica 3200Cs
Both of the System Status LEDs (front and back, if exist) supply identical information. It may take up to five minutes to turn on the system. If the System Status LED shows red after five minutes, unplug the system and call your Penguin Computing representative for assistance. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 53: Table 10: System Status Led Assignments
Penguin Computing representative for assistance. Fan Status LED Figure 53: Fan Status LED in Arctica 3200cs - Front and Rear Sides Rev. -
Page 54: Figure 54: Fan Status Led In Arctica 4808Xs - Front And Rear Sides
Figure 55: Fan Status LED in Artica 1600cs Behavior Description Action Required Solid Green All fans are up and running. Solid Red Error, one or more fans are not The faulty FRUs should be operating properly. replaced. System boot Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 55: Figure 56: Power Status Led
The following information does not apply to the Arctica 1600cs systems. In these systems, the power supply units are non-replaceable, and there is a designated LED for each unit in the system’s front panel. See the figures below. Figure 56: Power Status LED Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 56: Table 11: Power Supply Unit Status Front Led Assignments For Arctica 3200Cs And Arctica 4808Xs
All plugged (one or two) power supplies are running normally. Solid Red PSU is faulty or disconnected Make sure the AC cable is plugged in and active. If the problem resumes, the FRUs might be faulty, and should then be replaced. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... - Page 57 Description Action Required Solid Green The PSU is running normally. Flashing AC present / Only 12VSB on (PSU off) Call your Penguin Computing Green or PSU in Smart-on state. representative for assistance. Amber AC cord unplugged or AC power lost...
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Page 58: Table 12: Bad Port Led Assignments: Bad Port Led Assignments
Behavior Description Action Required Flashing Power supply warning events where Call your Penguin Computing Amber the power supply continues to representative for assistance. operate; high temp, high power, high current, slow fan. No AC power to all power supplies. No AC power to all power supplies. -
Page 59: Figure 58: Arctica 4808Xs Sfp+ Port Leds
• port, and the right LEDs (3 and 4) will light green for the lower port. If the ports run at a 25GbE/10GbE speed each, all LEDs may light green, according to the • selected lane. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 60: Inventory Information
In some systems, there is no pull-out tab, and the information is provided on labels in several locations. Figure 61: Arctica 3200cs Pull-out Tab Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 61: Figure 62: Arctica 4808Xs Inventory Information Illustration
Figure 62: Arctica 4808xs Inventory Information Illustration Figure 63: Arctica 1600cs Pull-out Tab Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 62: Software Management
Critical – 120°C: When the device crosses this temperature, the firmware will automatically • shut down the device. Emergency – 130°C: In case the firmware fails to shut down the device upon crossing the • Critical threshold, the device will auto-shutdown upon crossing the Emergency (130°C) threshold. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 63: Troubleshooting
Replace the FAN FRU if needed (possible in Arctica 3200cs and 4808xs only). PSU Status LED is red Cause: Possible PSU issue. Solution: Check/replace the power cable Replace the PSU if needed (possible in Arctica 3200cs and 4808xs only) Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 64: Specifications
Environmental Temperature: Operational: 0° to 40°C Non-Operational: -40° to 70°C Humidity: Operational: 10% - 85% non-condensing Non-Operational: 10% - 90% non- condensing Altitude: 3050m Noise level: 71.6 dB(A) Regulatory Safety/ EMC: CB, TUV, CE, FCC, VCCI Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... - Page 65 Typical power with passive cables (ATIS): 150W Max power with optical cables (assuming 3.5W per port): 398W Main Devices CPU: Intel x86 1.40GHZ Dual Core PCIe: 4x Gen2.0 Switch: Mellanox Spectrum™ Memory: 8GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB SSD Throughput 3.2Tb/s Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing...
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Page 66: Arctica 4808Xs Series
Environmental Operational: 0° to 40°C Non-Operational: -40° to 70°C Humidity: Operational: 10% - 85% non-condensing Non-Operational: 10% - 90% non- condensing Altitude: 3050m Noise level: 70.9 dB(A) Safety/ EMC: CB, TUV, CE, FCC, VCCI Regulatory RoHS6 Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... - Page 67 Max power with optical cables (assuming 3.5W per each QSFP28 port, and 1.5W per each SFP28 port): 362W Main Devices CPU: Intel x86 1.40GHZ Dual Core PCIe: 4x Gen2.0 Switch: Mellanox Spectrum™ Memory: 8GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB SSD Throughput 2 Tb/s Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing...
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Page 68: Arctica 1600Cs Series
Non-Operational: -40° to 70°C Humidity: Operational: 10% - 85% non-condensing Non-Operational: 10% - 90% non-condensing Altitude: 3050m Noise level: 73.7 dB(A) Regulatory Safety/ EMC: CB, TUV, CE, FCC, VCCI RoHS6 Power Input Voltage: 100-127VAC 50/60Hz 4.5A; 200-240 50/60Hz 2.9A Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... - Page 69 1.5W per each SFP28 port): 248.6W CPU: Intel x86 2.40GHZ Quad Core Main Devices PCIe: 4x Gen2.0 Switch: Mellanox Spectrum™ Memory: SDRAM: 8GB DDR3L 1600 MT/s SO-DIMM Storage: 16GB Dual Channel MLC M.2-SATA SSD Throughput 3.2 Tb/s Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing...
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Page 70: Table 17: Opns For Replacement Parts
460W AC Power Supply w/ front to rear air flow 10026523 Harness RS232 2M cable – DB9 to RJ-45 10026524 Power cord Type C13-C14 10026068 Fan module w/rear to front airflow 10026069 Fan module w/front to rear airflow Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing... -
Page 71: Appendix B: Disassembly And Disposal
Unscrew the center bolts from the side of the system with the bracket. Support the weight of the system when you remove the screws so that the system does not fall. Slide the system from the rack. Remove the rail slides from the rack. Remove the caged nuts. Rev. 1.0 Penguin Computing...
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