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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 Release 4.0.50.0 NN47227-300 Issue 03.02 December 2014...
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Chapter 2: New in this release New in this release The following sections detail what is new in Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200, NN47227-300for Release 4.0.50.0. Features See the following sections for information about feature changes. DC power supply In addition to the AC power supply, the switch now supports an 800 watt DC power supply.
Includes all of the above features. EC8200E01-E6GS This model number is also TAA compliant and ships with an AC power supply. However, it includes a North American power cord. Redundant power supplies Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 December 2014 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Minimum software Part number version Important: Avaya supports the SFPs with the following part numbers: AA1419013-E5, AA1419014-E5, AA1419015-E5, and AA1419025-E5 to AA1419040-E5. However, Avaya strongly recommends using the newer DDI versions of these SFPs. 1000BASE-SX SFP 850 nm LC connector 4.0.0...
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1000BASE-BX 1310 nm, single fiber LC, up to 40 4.0.0 AA1419076–E6 bidirectional SFP Note: Must pair with AA1419077-E6. 1000BASE-BX 1490 nm, single fiber LC, up to 40 4.0.0 AA1419077–E6 bidirectional SFP Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 December 2014 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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40G, 1 meter Passive DAC 4.0.0 AA1404029-E6 QSFP+ to QSFP+ DAC 40G, 3 meter Passive DAC 4.0.0 AA1404031-E6 QSFP+ to QSFP+ DAC 40G, 5 meter Passive DAC 4.0.0 AA1404032-E6 40GBase-LR4 40G QSFP+ (LC) 4.0.0 AA1404001-E6 December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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• The VSP 8000 operates in strict mode for SFP+ and QSFP+ transceivers, which means that the switch will not bring the port up operationally when using Non-Avaya SFP+ or QSFP+ transceivers. • The VSP 8000 operates in forgiving mode for SFP+ and QSFP+ direct attached cables, which means that the switch will bring up the port operationally when using Non-Avaya direct attached cables.
Chapter 4: Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 This section provides the information and procedures to install the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200. Installation fundamentals The VSP 8200 consists of: • 80 10 GbE SFP/SFP+ ports • four 40 GbE QSFP+ ports •...
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SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ port LED state indicators on page 50. 2. 80 SFP+ ports that support Avaya’s 1G SFPs and 10G SFP+s. • 40 ports in Slot 1 on top • 40 ports in Slot 2 on the bottom 3.
• Do not remove the wrist or ankle strap until the installation is complete. Preventing electrostatic damage in new cable installations With new cable installations, Avaya recommends that you use an ESD discharge cable to reduce the potential for damage from static, that can build up in cables. The following figure illustrates an ESD cable.
Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 Figure 3: Job aid To install the ESD discharge cable, perform this procedure. 1. Connect the ground lug on the ESD discharge cable to a safe and suitable earth ground. 2. Connect all RJ-45 cable connectors to the female RJ-45 connector of the ESD discharge cable for at least 5 seconds, and then connect each RJ-45 cable connector to the switch.
• Rack-mount brackets • Screws to attach brackets to the switch • Screws to secure the switch to the equipment rack 3. The VSP 8200 supports two field-replaceable power supplies. One power supply ships with the unit. December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200...
A 300mm-900mm slide rack mounting kit is available as an option. Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack There are three ways to install an Avaya VSP 8200 switch in an equipment rack. Refer to one of the following sections: •...
Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack About this task Caution: When you mount the device in a rack, do not stack units directly on top of one another. You must secure each unit to the rack with the appropriate mounting brackets. Mounting brackets cannot support multiple units.
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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 b. Slide the white release lock in the direction of the arrow stamped on the lock. 3. Lift the locking mechanism on the rack rail to slide the outer section back into the main section.
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Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack 4. Use the following steps to attach the chassis rail to the chassis: a. Orient the chassis rail with the blue release lock towards the front and position the rail over the standoffs on the chassis.
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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 c. Make sure the safety tab locks into place. 5. Use the following steps to secure the rack rails to the frame: a. Orient the rack rail so that the end with the black latch is facing front.
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Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack c. Push the end of the front bracket assembly so it opens up. December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 d. Insert the bracket pins into the desired holes in the frame. e. Close the bracket assembly so that it wraps around the frame and locks into place. Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 December 2014 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack f. Repeat the above steps on the rear bracket. g. Repeat these steps for the rack rail on the other side of the frame. 6. Use the following steps to install the switch in the equipment rack to complete the installation: a.
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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 b. Pull the blue locks on the chassis rails towards the front and slide the switch into the frame. Note: After you install the switch in a rack, slide it out until the lock (shown above) engages.
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Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack Installing slides in a 600mm-900mm equipment rack Use the following procedure to install your switch in an equipment rack with a depth between 600mm and 900mm. Procedure 1. Disconnect the power cord from the switch.
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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 6. Use the bag with 10 countersink screws and following steps to attach the supporting plates to the rack rails: a. Push the release lock up and slide the middle rail out as far as possible.
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Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack 7. Insert the long rack rail bracket into the supporting plate. 8. Use the following steps to secure the rack rails to the frame: a. Orient the rack rail so that the end with the black latch is facing front.
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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 e. Repeat the above steps on the rear bracket. f. Repeat these steps for the rack rail on the other side of the frame. 9. Install the switch in the equipment rack to complete the installation. (See Step 6 of the 300mm-600mm instructions.)
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Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack Important notice about rack safety One prerequisite to installing the switch in an equipment rack is to bolt the equipment rack to the floor. This section emphasizes the safety issue if you do not bolt the rack to the floor.
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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 Removing the switch from an equipment rack Follow these steps if you have to remove the switch from an equipment rack. Important: This procedure requires two people. Procedure 1. Disconnect the power cord from the switch.
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Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack 3. While the person standing in back of the chassis slides both of the white release locks (one on each side of the chassis) towards the front, the person standing in front of the chassis pulls the chassis out of the rack.
Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 Using the supplied brackets This procedure describes how to install the switch using the supplied brackets on a two-post or four- post equipment rack. The brackets secure the chassis and prevent it from sliding around during vibration or when inserting or extracting transceivers.
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Installing the VSP 8200 in an equipment rack 2. Attach a bracket to each side of the switch using a #2 Phillips screwdriver as illustrated below. Caution: The following figure shows the bracket position for a 4–post rack installation. If you are installing the chassis in a 2–post rack, attach the bracket in the location recessed 150...
5. Verify that the switch is securely fastened to the rack. 6. Connect power and network connections to the switch. Cable requirements for the VSP 8200 The following table describes the cables required for an Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 switch. Table 8: Switch cable requirements...
Installation and removal of transceivers The following sections describe how to install and remove transceivers in the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 switch. In this context, the term transceiver refers to Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP), SFP+, and Quad 4-channel SFP (QSFP+).
Discard transceivers in accordance with the proper laws and regulations. RJ-45 connector pin assignments The following section describes the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectors in the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200. The Console port (10101) and Management port both use RJ-45 connectors.
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4. Once you install a power supply, you can connect the AC power cord to the power supply on the back of the switch, and then connect the cord to an AC power outlet. December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Warning: Disconnecting the AC power cord is the only way to turn off AC power to the VSP 8200. Allow at least 30 seconds for the VSP 8200 to fully power down before restoring power. Otherwise, the VSP 8200 might produce a core file during the reset leading to an extra delay during boot time.
CENELEC Harmonized Document HD-21) United States of America, Canada, and Japan: • 100 or 120VAC • NEMA5-15P male plug • 50–60 Hz • UL-recognized (UL stamped on cord jacket) • Single phase December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
DC power supply Installing a DC power supply Important: Avaya does not support installing a combination of AC-input and DC-input power supplies in the same chassis. The VSP 8284XSQ supports two field-replaceable 800 W power supplies. One comes with the switch and you can install a second power supply to provide redundancy and load sharing.
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Disconnecting the DC power supply wiring assembly from the power supply is the only way to turn off DC power to the VSP 8200. Allow at least 30 seconds for the VSP 8200 to fully power down before restoring power. Otherwise, the might produce a core file during the reset leading to an extra delay during boot time.
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4. Once you install a power supply, use the following steps to connect the DC power supply wiring assembly: a. Avaya supplies a DC power supply wiring assembly to connect the DC power supply to the DC input power source.
Figure 6: DC power supply The 800 W DC power supply uses a DC power supply wiring assembly to connect the power supply to the DC power source. December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 The following table describes the regulatory DC power specifications for the VSP 8284XSQ-DC switch. Note that regulatory power specifications are based on the maximum rated capacity of the power supplies and are not based on typical power consumption, which is typically lower.
2. Enter the following command to determine which fan tray failed. show sys-info fan This command shows the status of each fan tray: up, down, or Not Present when a fan is removed. December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 3. Remove the fan tray that failed by loosening the two thumb screws and pulling the fan tray out of the chassis. 4. Insert the new fan tray into the chassis. Important: You can hot swap fan trays while the switch is operational.
PHY1 Temperature PHY2 Temperature LED state definitions The figures and tables in the following sections describe the LEDs on the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 switch. The tables describe LED operation for a switch that finishes the power-on self-test. Warning: Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes.
Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8200 Label Color and Status Description Amber (steady) A fan tray has been removed. Amber (blinking) A fan tray has failed. Green (steady) All fan trays are operating normally. SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ port LED state indicators This section describes the transceiver port LED state indicators by color and fluctuation cues.
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LED state definitions Label Color and Status Description Green (blinking) The port has data activity. December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
Se il dispositivo viene installato in un rack, non impilare le unità direttamente una sull'altra. Ogni unità deve essere fissata al rack con le staffe di montaggio appropriate. Le staffe di montaggio non sono state progettate per supportare più unità. Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 December 2014 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Se nello slot non vengono installati moduli, assicurarsi di mantenere la piastra di copertura metallica in sede sopra lo slot. La rimozione della piastra impedisce la ventilazione e il corretto raffreddamento dell'unità. December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Use only power cords that have a grounding path. Without a proper ground, a person who touches the switch is in danger of receiving an electrical shock. Lack of a grounding path to the switch can result in excessive emissions. Installing the Avaya VSP 8200 December 2014 Comments? infodev@avaya.com...
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Warning: The lithium battery is not field replaceable. It should be removed and replaced by authorized personnel only. Contact Avaya Technical Support for assistance if the battery requires replacement. December 2014 Installing the Avaya VSP 8200...
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