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Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com
Manual Version: T2-08225N-20071215-C-1.01

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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Quick Start Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Manual Version: T2-08225N-20071215-C-1.01...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2007, Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. and its licensors All Rights Reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. Trademarks H3C,...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual Related Documentation In addition to this manual, each H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches documentation set includes the following: Manual Content It is used for assisting the users H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet in data configurations and Switches Operation Manual...
  • Page 4 Introduces the installation preparation and precaution of 2 Installation Preparations S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches. Introduces the procedures to install an S5500-EI Series 3 Installation Ethernet Switch, including the setup of the mainframe, cards and cables. Introduces lightning protection 4 Lightning Protection of the...
  • Page 5 II. Symbols Convention Description Means reader extremely careful. Improper operation may cause bodily Warning injury. Means reader careful. Improper operation may cause data loss or damage Caution to equipment. Note Means a complementary description. Environmental Protection This product has been designed to comply with the requirements on environmental protection.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1.3 S5500-28C-EI-DC LEDs ............1-9 1.4 S5500-52C-EI LEDs ............1-15 1.5 S5500-28C-PWR-EI LEDs..........1-15 1.6 S5500-52C-PWR-EI LEDs..........1-22 1.7 S5500-28F-EI LEDs............1-22 1.8 System Specifications of the S5500-EI Series ....1-28 1.9 Pluggable Modules............1-32 1.10 Optional Interface Modules ..........1-34 1.10.1 Description of LEDs on Extended Modules..1-34 1.11 CX4 Cable..............1-35 Chapter 2 Installation Preparations ..........2-1...
  • Page 7 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Table of Contents 3.1.2 Introduction to Guide Rails ........3-4 3.1.3 Using Front Mounting Ears to Install the Switch ..3-5 3.1.4 Using Front Mounting Ears and a Tray ....3-7 3.1.5 Using Front and Rear Mounting Ears......3-8 3.1.6 Using Front Mounting Ears and Guide Rails..3-12...
  • Page 8 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1-1 CX4 cable ............1-35 Figure 3-1 Appearance of a standard front mounting ear ..3-3 Figure 3-2 Appearance of a rear mounting ear .......3-3 Figure 3-3 Appearance of a guide rail ........3-5 Figure 3-4 Fix front mounting ears (1)........3-6...
  • Page 9 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches List of Figures Figure 3-18 12V RPS power cable........3-19 Figure 3-19 12V RPS power connector ........3-20 Figure 3-20 12V RPS port.............3-20 Figure 3-21 Connect the 12V RPS connector to the chassis..3-21 Figure 3-22 Appearance of the 48V RPS port ......3-22 Figure 3-23 Connect the 48V RPS connector to the chassis..3-23...
  • Page 10 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches List of Figures Figure 3-36 Appearance of a short-haul dual-port 10 GE CX4 interface module .............3-35 Figure 3-37 Front panel of a short-haul dual-port 10 GE CX4 interface module .............3-35 Figure 4-1 Diagram of lightning arrester .........4-2...
  • Page 11 Table 2-2 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room....2-3 Table 3-1 Installation methods for a switch with a width of 440 mm (17.3 in) or 436 mm (17.2 in.)........3-2 Table 3-2 Selection of mounting ear for the S5500-EI series...3-4 Table 3-3 Console cable pinouts ...........3-29...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    S5500-EI series) are Gigabit Ethernet switching products developed by Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as H3C). The S5500-EI series support diversified service features, IPv6 forwarding, and routing function, and provide 10GE extended module slots. Through the H3C proprietary cluster management, you can streamline network management.

  • Page 13: Table 1-1 Models Of The S5500-Ei Series

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-1 Models of the S5500-EI series Number of Number Number of auto-sensing Model 1000Base-X 10/100/1000Base console SFP ports -T Ethernet ports ports S5500-28C-EI S5500-28C-EI-D S5500-52C-EI S5500-28C-PWR S5500-52C-PWR S5500-28F-EI Together with an auto-sensing 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port, each 1000Base-X SFP port forms a Combo port.

  • Page 14: S5500-28C-Ei Leds

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S5500-28C-PW R-EI S5500-52C-EI S5500-52C-PW R-EI S5500-28F-EI For the convenience of monitoring the running of the S5500-EI series, LEDs are also equipped on their front panel. 1.2 S5500-28C-EI LEDs For descriptions about LEDs, see Table 1-3. You can switch the Mode LED display mode between speed and duplex by pressing the Mode button on the panel.

  • Page 15: Table 1-3 Leds On The Front Panel Of The S5500-28C-Ei

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-3 LEDs on the front panel of the S5500-28C-EI Mark Status Description Speed Solid green Rate of the port Mode LED Mode Duple Solid Duplex mode of yellow...
  • Page 16 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description power supply is normal Solid green and the RPS is connected works normally. Redundant The RPS input is power system normal, but an AC input failure...
  • Page 17 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description The LED flashes The power the POST test ID POST of the failed test. failed flashes rotates The power clockwise around Softwa the LED. flashes loading green.
  • Page 18 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description A 1000 Mbps link is present. When 10/100/1000B data being ase-T port — Green received or sent, status LED the LED flashes at a high frequency.
  • Page 19 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description Flashing The port fails the yellow POST. No link is present. A 1000 Mbps link is present. When data being Green received or sent, Mode the LED flashes at...

  • Page 20: Table 1-4 Leds On The Front Panel Of The S5500-28C-Ei-Dc

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description Flashing The port fails the yellow POST. No link is present. 1.3 S5500-28C-EI-DC LEDs For descriptions about LEDs, see Table 1-4. You can switch the Mode LED display mode between speed and duplex by pressing the Mode button on the panel.
  • Page 21 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description switch Solid green started normally. system Flashing green (1 running power-on self-test (POST). The system fails Power LED the POST or a Solid red power failure occurs.
  • Page 22 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description The module is in position Solid green works normally. The switch does not support the Module LED Flashing yellow module module failure occurs. module installed. The LED displays...
  • Page 23 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description The LED displays Over-t The power emper ature solid red. alarm For a command switch, the LED displays C. member switch, the LED The power displays S.
  • Page 24 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description A 1000 Mbps link is present. When 10/100/1000B data being ase-T port — Green received or sent, status LED the LED flashes at a high frequency.
  • Page 25 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description Flashing The port fails the yellow POST. No link is present. A 1000 Mbps link is present. When data being Green received or sent, Mode the LED flashes at...

  • Page 26: Table 1-5 Descriptions Of The Leds On The Front Panel Of

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description Flashing The port fails the yellow POST. No link is present. 1.4 S5500-52C-EI LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the S5500-52C-EI are the same as those of the S5500-28C-EI.
  • Page 27 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description switch Solid green started normally. system Flashing green (1 running power-on self-test (POST). The system fails Power LED the POST or a Solid red power failure occurs.
  • Page 28 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description The module is in position Solid green works normally. The switch does not support the Module LED Flashing yellow module module failure occurs. module installed. The LED displays...
  • Page 29 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description The LED displays Over-t The power emper ature solid red. alarm For a command switch, the LED displays C. member switch, the LED The power displays S.
  • Page 30 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description A 1000 Mbps link 10/100/1000B is present. When ase-T data being — Green Ethernet port received or sent, status LED the LED flashes at a high frequency.
  • Page 31 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description Flashing The port fails the yellow POST. No link is present. Solid The port supplies green power normally. required power attached device exceeds maximum power Flashing...
  • Page 32 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description The port does not supply power. A 1000 Mbps link is present. When data being Green received or sent, Mode the LED flashes at port button a high frequency.

  • Page 33: Table 1-6 Description Of Leds On The Front Panel Of The

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description Flashing The port fails the yellow POST. No link is present. 1.6 S5500-52C-PWR-EI LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the S5500-52C-PWR-EI are the same as those of the S5500-28C-PWR-EI. For details, see Table 1-5.
  • Page 34 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description The switch is started Solid green normally. Flashing green The system is running (1 Hz) a POST. The system fails the System Solid red POST or a power power LED failure occurs.
  • Page 35 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description A power module is installed in the power Solid green module slot and the output is normal. A power module is LED for installed in the power...
  • Page 36 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description A bar rotates clockwise around the Softwa power LED. loading flashes green. The LED displays F. power LED is failure solid red. Over-t The LED displays t.
  • Page 37 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description A 1000 Mbps link is present. When data is Green being received or sent, the LED flashes at a high frequency. A 10/100 Mbps link is present.
  • Page 38 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description A 1000 Mbps link is present. When data is being received or Green sent, the LED flashes Mode every 30 SFP port button milliseconds. status LED —...

  • Page 39: Table 1-7 System Specifications Of The S5500-Ei Series

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Mark Status Description No link is present. 1.8 System Specifications of the S5500-EI Series Table 1-7 System specifications of the S5500-EI series S550 S5500- S5500- S5500 S5500-2 00-2 Item 0-52...
  • Page 40 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S550 S5500- S5500- S5500 S5500-2 00-2 Item 0-52 28C-P 52C-P -28F- 8C-EI-D C-EI WR-EI WR-EI 24 × 10/1 48 × 00/1 10/1 8 × 00/1 24 × 48 ×...
  • Page 41 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S550 S5500- S5500- S5500 S5500-2 00-2 Item 0-52 28C-P 52C-P -28F- 8C-EI-D C-EI WR-EI WR-EI Rated voltage range: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz —...
  • Page 42 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S550 S5500- S5500- S5500 S5500-2 00-2 Item 0-52 28C-P 52C-P -28F- 8C-EI-D C-EI WR-EI WR-EI ply: ply: 575 W, 640 W, where where system system power power is 205...

  • Page 43: Pluggable Modules

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview S550 S5500- S5500- S5500 S5500-2 00-2 Item 0-52 28C-P 52C-P -28F- 8C-EI-D C-EI WR-EI WR-EI Operating temperatu 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% (noncond ensing) 1.9 Pluggable Modules...

  • Page 44: Table 1-8 Pluggable Modules That The S5500-Ei Series Support

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-8 Pluggable modules that the S5500-EI series support Item Type SFP-FE-SX-MM1310-A SFP-FE-LX-SM1310-A 100Base-X SFP module SFP-FE-LH40-SM1310 SFP-FE-LH80-SM1550 SFP-GE-SX-MM850-A SFP-GE-LX-SM1310-A 1000Base-X SFP SFP-GE-LH40-SM1310 module SFP-GE-LH40-SM1550 module SFP-GE-LH70-SM1550 1000Base-T SFP...

  • Page 45: Optional Interface Modules

    H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 1 Product Overview Note: The types of pluggable modules may vary over time. Consult H3C marketing personnel or technical support personnel to obtain the latest information about SFP modules. For specifications of pluggable modules, refer to H3C Low End Series Ethernet Switches Pluggable Modules Manual.

  • Page 46: Figure 1-1 Cx4 Cable

    1.11 CX4 Cable You can use a CX4 cable to connect the CX4 port on the rear panel of the S5500-EI series to another CX4 port. Figure 1-1 CX4 cable The following three types of CX4 cables are available: 50 cm (19.7 in.): The connectors at both ends of the cable...

  • Page 47: Chapter 2 Installation Preparations

    When replacing interface cards, wear ESD-preventive gloves to avoid damaging the cards. 2.2 Installation Site The S5500-EI series must be used indoors. You can mount the switch in a rack or on a workbench, but make sure:...

  • Page 48: Temperature/Humidity

    Quick Start Chapter 2 Installation H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Preparations Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet/exhaust vents for ventilation. The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. The rack is sturdy enough to support the device and its accessories.

  • Page 49: Table 2-1 Dust Concentration Limit In The Equipment Room

    Quick Start Chapter 2 Installation H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Preparations adsorption is more likely to happen. This can not only shorten the service life of your device but also cause communications failures. The following table lists the dust concentration limit.

  • Page 50: Laser Safety

    2.2.4 Laser Safety The S5500-EI series are Class 1 laser devices. Caution: When an optional interface module or SFP module on the S5500-EI series is operating, do not stare into the optical port because the laser...

  • Page 51: Installation Tools

    Quick Start Chapter 2 Installation H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Preparations 2.3 Installation Tools Flat-blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver ESD-preventive wrist strap Caution: The installation tools are not shipped with the S5500-EI series.

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Installation

    When you ask your sales agent to maintain the switch, you must ensure that the dismantlement-preventive seal on a mounting screw of the H3C switch chassis is intact. If you want to open the chassis, you should contact the agent for permission. Otherwise, you will bear any consequence resulting from your actions without permission.

  • Page 53: Introduction To Mounting Ears

    Guide rails purchased from H3C apply only to standard cabinets 1,000 mm (39.4 in) deep. Use other supports to substitute for guide rails in the case of other cabinet depths.

  • Page 54: Figure 3-1 Appearance Of A Standard Front Mounting Ear

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation (1) Screw hole used to fix the mounting ear to the cabinet (Use one M6 screw) (2) Screw hole used to fix the switch to the mounting ear Figure 3-1 Appearance of a standard front mounting ear Figure 3-2 shows the appearance of a rear mounting ear.

  • Page 55: Introduction To Guide Rails

    (L1 in Figure 3-1) according to the physical dimensions. For the selection of front and rear mounting ears, see Table 3-2. Table 3-2 Selection of mounting ear for the S5500-EI series Configuratio Configura...

  • Page 56: Using Front Mounting Ears To Install The Switch

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Slotted hole 1 Cooling hole Slotted hole 2 Slotted hole 1: Used to fix the guide rail to the rear bracket. You can adjust the screw hole position according to the position of the switch.

  • Page 57: Figure 3-4 Fix Front Mounting Ears (1)

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Take out the screws which are packed together with the front mounting ears, and fix one end of mounting ears to the switch, as shown in Figure 3-4. Front panel...

  • Page 58: Using Front Mounting Ears And A Tray

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Front square-holed bracket Front square-holed bracket Front mounting ear Front mounting ear Front panel Front panel Front Front mounting ear mounting ear Figure 3-5 Fix front mounting ears (2) 3.1.4 Using Front Mounting Ears and a Tray...

  • Page 59: Using Front And Rear Mounting Ears

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation 3.1.5 Using Front and Rear Mounting Ears Follow these steps to install the switch into a 19-inch standard cabinet: Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap to check the grounding and stability of the cabinet.

  • Page 60: Figure 3-7 Fix Rear Mounting Ears

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Note: There are three positions to mount a load-bearing screw on both sides of a switch (only two positions on both sides of the S5500-28F-EI). You should select a proper position according to the actual requirements.

  • Page 61: Figure 3-8 Fix Front And Rear Mounting Ears

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Hold the bottom of the switch with one hand and the front part of the switch with the other hand, and push the switch into the cabinet gently, as shown in Figure 3-8.

  • Page 62: Figure 3-9 Effect Diagram Of Front And Rear Mounting Ear Installation (1)

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Rear square- holed bracket Screw 1 Rear panel Rear mounting ear Screw 1: Load-bearing screw Figure 3-9 Effect diagram of front and rear mounting ear installation (1) Fix the other end of the front mounting ears to the front...

  • Page 63: Using Front Mounting Ears And Guide Rails

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Screw 1 Rear mounting ear Front panel Front mounting ear Front square-holed bracket Screw 1: Load-bearing screw Figure 3-10 Effect diagram of front and rear mounting ear installation (2) 3.1.6 Using Front Mounting Ears and Guide Rails...

  • Page 64: Figure 3-11 Install Front Mounting Ears

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Figure 3-11 Install front mounting ears Install guide rails on the brackets on both sides of the cabinet with M5 self-tapping screws, as shown in Figure 3-12. Figure 3-12 Install guide rails...

  • Page 65: Figure 3-13 Install Front Mounting Ears And Guide Rails

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Hold the two sides of the switch and slide it gently along the guide rails into the cabinet until it is located in a proper position, as shown in Figure 3-13. Ensure that the bottom side of the guide rails and the switch are in close contact.

  • Page 66: Mounting The Switch On A Workbench

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Guide Rear panel rail Figure 3-14 Effect diagram of front mounting ear and guide rail installation Note: Ensure a clearance of 1U (44.45 mm or 1.75 inches) between devices for the purpose of heat dissipation.

  • Page 67: Connecting The Power Cables And The Grounding Cable

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Ensure good ventilation and a space of 10 cm (3.9 in.) around the chassis for heat dissipation. Do not place heavy objects on the switch. In the case of stack application, the vertical distance between two switches must be at least 1.5 cm (0.59 in).

  • Page 68: Figure 3-16 Installing Ac Power Cable Retainer

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation II. Connecting the AC Power Cable Connect one end of the grounding cable to the grounding screw on the rear of the chassis and the other end to the ground as near as possible.

  • Page 69: Connecting The Dc Power Cable

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Note: The AC power cable retainer can prevent the AC power cable from accidentally falling off. Check whether the PWR LED on the front panel of the switch is ON. If yes, the power supply is connected.

  • Page 70: Figure 3-17 Appearance Of The 12V Rps Socket

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Pin Number Designation Pin Number Designation -50V -50V RPS_pres -50Vrtn -50Vrtn Control Pin Figure 3-17 Appearance of the 12V RPS socket Connect the DC power cable of the S5500-28C-EI and...

  • Page 71: Figure 3-19 12V Rps Power Connector

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Figure 3-19 12V RPS power connector Figure 3-20 12V RPS port 3-20...

  • Page 72: Figure 3-21 Connect The 12V Rps Connector To The Chassis

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation a) As shown in Figure 3-20, loosen the fastening screws and remove the RPS connector cover from the 12V RPS port. (If no 12V RPS power supply is connected, install the cover.)

  • Page 73: Figure 3-22 Appearance Of The 48V Rps Port

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Caution: Make sure that the grounding cable has been properly connected before powering on the switch. You can use only the 12V RPS power cables recommended by H3C. II. Connecting the DC power cable of the S5500-28C-PWR-EI...

  • Page 74: Figure 3-23 Connect The 48V Rps Connector To The Chassis

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation two screws (delivered with the switch), as shown in Figure 3-23. Figure 3-23 Connect the 48V RPS connector to the chassis Check whether the RPS LED on the front panel of the switch is ON.

  • Page 75: Figure 3-24 Appearance Of The -48V Rps Port

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation III. Connecting the DC power cable of the S5500-28F-EI and S5500-28C-EI-DC The S5500-28F-EI and S5500-28C-EI-DC use the 48V RPS, whose input voltage is in the range of –48 V to –60 V.

  • Page 76: Connecting The Grounding Cable

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Check whether the RPS LED on the front panel of the switch is ON. If the LED is ON, the 48V RPS is properly connected. Caution: Make sure that the grounding cable has been properly connected before powering on the switch.

  • Page 77: Figure 3-26 Ground The Switch Through A Grounding Strip

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation When a grounding strip is available at the installation site, attach one end of the yellow-green grounding cable of the switch to the grounding terminal on the grounding strip and fasten the captive nut.

  • Page 78: Figure 3-27 Ground The Switch By Burying The Grounding Body

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation ( 2 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 3 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 4 ) ( 4 )

  • Page 79: Connecting The Console Cable

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation For a –48 VDC powered switch, if none of the first two conditions mentioned above is available, ground it through the return (RTN) wire of the DC power supply. In this case, make sure this RTN wire is well connected to the ground at the DC output of the DC power cabinet.

  • Page 80: Connection Procedure

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Figure 3-30 Console cable Table 3-3 Console cable pinouts RJ-45 Signal Direction DB9(MODEM) DB9(CONSOLE) → → → ← — ← ← ← 3.4.2 Connection Procedure When you want to use the terminal to configure the switch, follow...

  • Page 81: Installing And Removing Optional Interface Modules

    PC after disconnecting the RJ-45 connector from the switch. 3.5 Installing and Removing Optional Interface Modules The S5500-EI series provide two 10 GE extended module slots on the rear panel. You can select the following extended modules: 3-30...

  • Page 82: Ge Xfp Interface Module

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation One-port 10 GE XFP interface module Dual-port 10 GE XFP interface module Short-haul dual-port 10 GE CX4 interface modules 3.5.1 10 GE XFP Interface Module I. Appearance and front panel of a one-port 10 GE XFP...

  • Page 83: Figure 3-33 Appearance Of A Dual-Port 10 Ge Xfp Interface Module

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation II. Appearance and front panel of a dual-port 10 GE XFP interface module Figure 3-33 Appearance of a dual-port 10 GE XFP interface module Figure 3-34 Front panel of a dual-port 10 GE XFP interface module III.

  • Page 84: Figure 3-35 Install A 10 Ge Xfp Interface Module

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Loosen the mounting screws of the blank panel on the read panel of the switch with a screwdriver and remove the blank panel. Hold the fastening screws on the front panel of the XFP...
  • Page 85 Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Note: Put away the removed blank panel for future use. When tightening the fastening screws at both sides of an optional interface module with a screwdriver or an electric screwdriver, make sure that the torque is not bigger than 0.4 N.m.

  • Page 86: Short-Haul Dual-Port 10 Ge Cx4 Interface Module

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation 3.5.2 Short-haul Dual-port 10 GE CX4 Interface Module I. Appearance and front panel of a short-haul dual-port 10 GE CX4 interface module Figure 3-36 Appearance of a short-haul dual-port 10 GE CX4...

  • Page 87: Installing And Removing The Dedicated Cx4 Cable

    Quick Start H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation 3.5.1 III. “Installation procedure” on page 3-32 and 3.5.1 IV. “Removal procedure” on page 3-34 for it. 3.6 Installing and Removing the Dedicated CX4 Cable 3.6.1 Installing the Dedicated CX4 Cable...

  • Page 88: Verifying The Installation

    H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches Chapter 3 Installation Caution: Dedicated CX4 cables of the S5500-EI series are hot pluggable. Make sure that the cable bending radius is no less than eight times the cable diameter when connecting the CX4 cable.

  • Page 89: Chapter 4 Lightning Protection Of The Switch

    Quick Start Chapter 4 Lightning Pro H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches tection of the Switch Chapter 4 Lightning Protection of the Switch 4.1 Installation of Lightning Arrester for AC Power (Socket Strip with Lightning Protection) Caution: Lightning arrester will not be shipped with the switch. You should purchase it by yourself if needed.
  • Page 90 Quick Start Chapter 4 Lightning Pro H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches tection of the Switch Grounding and polarity indicator (red) : On means that the lines are wrongly connected (either the ground wire is not well connected, or the live and zero lines are wrongly connected).
  • Page 91 Quick Start Chapter 4 Lightning Pro H3C S5500-EI Series Ethernet Switches tection of the Switch Caution: Make sure that the arrester is well grounded before using the lightning arrester for power. After inserting AC power cord plug of switch into the socket of...

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