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3Com 3C17539 Installation Manual

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Switch 8800 Family
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Part No. 10015593, Rev. AB
Published: June, 2007

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  • Page 1 ® 3Com Switch 8800 Family Installation Guide Switch 8807 Switch 8810 Switch 8814 www.3Com.com Part No. 10015593, Rev. AB Published: June, 2007...
  • Page 2 LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. If you are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS BOUT UIDE Conventions Related Documentation About this Document RODUCT VERVIEW Preface General Architecture Fabric Modules System Specifications Software Features PPLICATION Overview 3C17511 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) 3C17512 2-port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module 3C17513 12-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module 3C17514 24-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module 3C17516 24-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Module 3C17525 1-port 10GBASE-X Advanced (XENPAK) Module 3C17526 4-port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module...
  • Page 4 Installing a Lightning Arrester for the AC Power Installing a Lightning Arrester for the Network Port ETWORK ANAGEMENT 3Com Network Supervisor 3Com Network Director 3Com Network Access Manager 3Com Enterprise Management Suite Integration Kit with HP OpenView Network Node Manager AINTENANCE WITCH...

  • Page 5: Bout This Guide

    (LAN) operations and familiarity with communication protocols that are used to interconnect LANs. Always download the Release Notes for your product from the 3Com World Wide Web site and check for the latest updates to software and product documentation: http://www.3com.com...

  • Page 6: Related Documentation

    About this Document 3Com supports only the commands that are described in this document set. You may encounter commands in the device’s command line interface (CLI) that are not described in this guide. Any command that you see in the CLI but is not described in this guide is not supported in this version of the software.

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    RODUCT VERVIEW Preface The 3Com Switch 8800 Family of Routing Switches (referred to as the Switch 8800 Family) are intelligent, multi-layer modular LAN switches and are ideal for enterprise environments where non-stop availability of critical applications and the highest performance, security, and granular control are required. The Switch 8800 Family delivers high density Gigabit and 10 Gigabit switching in an integrated chassis platform.
  • Page 8 Switch 8807: This model provides up to 600 Gbps switching capacity. It ■ supports (for example) up to 240 GE ports and 20 x 10GE ports. Figure 1 3Com Switch 8807 (7-Slot Chassis) Switch 8810: This model provides up to 960 Gbps switching capacity. It ■...
  • Page 9 Switch 8814: This model provides up to 1.44 Tbps switching capacity. It ■ supports (for example) up to 576 GE ports and 48 x 10GE ports. Figure 3 3Com Switch 8814 (14-Slot Chassis) Preface...

  • Page 10: General Architecture

    1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW General Architecture The Switch 8800 Family use integrated chassis, which can be subdivided into power area, board area, backplane and fan area. Chassis and Slots Switch 8807 Figure 4 Switch 8807 slots ■ ■ ■ Fabric Fabric I/O Module...
  • Page 11 Switch 8810 Figure 5 Switch 8810 slots I/O Module I/O Module I/O Module I/O Module Fabric Fabric I/O Module I/O Module I/O Module I/O Module AC PSU AC PSU Entry The Switch 8810 chassis provides ten slots in its board area: The middle two ■...
  • Page 12 1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW Switch 8814 Figure 6 Switch 8814 slots The Switch 8814 chassis provides 14 slots in its board area: The middle two ■ accommodate fabric modules, which can operate in 1+1 redundancy mode; the remaining 12 accommodate I/O or application modules, which you can select from various available models.
  • Page 13 The Switch 8807 uses a passive backplane, which provides five I/O module interfaces, two fabric interfaces, one fan interface, and three -48V power interfaces (two for PSUs and one for PoE entry module). Switch 8810 ■ The Switch 8810 uses a passive backplane, which provides eight I/O module interfaces, two fabric interfaces, one fan interface, and three -48V power interfaces (two for PSUs and one for PoE entry module).
  • Page 14 1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW A Switch 8800 supports up to 4500 W (220 V)/2250 W (110 V) power to its ■ PDs. It determines whether to deliver power to a newly detected PD depending on the power it currently supplied. PoE entry area The PoE-supported Switch 8807/Switch 8810/Switch 8814 chassis has a PoE entry area between the two power supply units.
  • Page 15 Table 2 describes typical equipment configurations and specifications of external PoE power system. Table 2 Typical equipment configurations and specifications of external PoE power system Item Physical dimensions (H x W x D) System controller Rectifier AC accessory DC accessory Max power consumption The external PoE power system has monitor function.
  • Page 16 1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW Role and function The MBUS system is powered by 5 V from the MBUS on the fabric. The 5 V power on the two fabrics are redundant to each other. Each MBUS module is attached to the MBUS, which contains two control lines: MBUS0 and MBUS1.

  • Page 17: Fabric Modules

    The fan tray is operating normally. The fan tray is faulty. 3C17508 - 3Com Switch 8800 360 Gbps Fabric 3C17539 - 3Com Switch 8800 720 Gbps Fabric Route calculating and forwarding table maintenance. Integrating Crossbar switching fabric to accomplish service exchange between different boards.

  • Page 18: Management Ports

    1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW Figure 10 360 Gbps Switch Fabric panel Compact Flash (CF slot) The 360 Gbps Switch Fabric module provides a CF slot to accommodate a standard CF card, where you can save logging information, host version information, alarming and other diagnostic information and conveniently upgrade software online.
  • Page 19 Table 8 RS232/485 port specifications Item Description Service The port for monitoring and communication with the external subsystem, such as external PoE power supply module Console port ■ The Console port uses an RJ-45 connector. It can be connected to a background terminal for system debugging, maintenance, management, and host software loading.
  • Page 20 1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW Table 11 CF status LED Status LEDs for I/O module ■ The 360 Gbps Switch Fabric module has 12 pairs of LEDs to indicate the operating status of 12 I/O module. Table 12 Status LEDs for I/O module 0~5, 8~13 Status LEDs for the 360 Gbps Switch Fabric module...
  • Page 21 Table 15 Management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port specifications Item Connector Number of ports Rate . See Table 5 for its specifications. 3C17539 Specifications MPC755 512 KB 512 MB (expandable to 1 GB) One Console port, for local configuration management One AUX port, for remote dialup configuration management...
  • Page 22 1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW Table 15 Management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port specifications Item Max. transmission segment over the selected medium Service The following table describes the status LEDs for the management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port. Table 16 Status LEDs for the management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port LINK RS232/485 port ■...

  • Page 23: Reset Button

    The AUX port uses an RJ-45 connector. The port can serve as a backup port for the Console port to connect a background terminal, or directly connect a modem device, for remote system debugging, configuration, maintenance and management. Table 19 AUX port specifications Item Description Connector...

  • Page 24: System Specifications

    1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW You can learn the operating status of 720 Gbps Switch Fabric module by reading the SFS, ACT, ALM and RUN LEDs on it. The following table gives a summary of the four LEDs. Table 22 Status LEDs for the 720 Gbps Switch Fabric module 360 Gbps Switch Fabric LED RESET button...

  • Page 25: Software Features

    Note 3: See the Switch 8800 Configuration Guide for rules and limitations. Software Features The software of the Switch 8800 Family uses fully distributed processing and runs on 3Com network operating system Comware. The following table summaries the supported software features. Table 24 Software features of the Switch 8800 Family...
  • Page 26 1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW Table 24 Software features of the Switch 8800 Family Item Flow control Broadcast/multicast suppression Multicast IP routing Link aggregation DHCP Mirroring Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) L3 MPLS VPN, inter-domain MPLS VPN, hierarchy of PE Description IEEE 802.3x flow control (full duplex) Back pressure flow control (half duplex) Supported...
  • Page 27 QinQ Network Monitoring feature Management and maintenance Loading and upgrade All specifications are subject to changes without notice. For up-to-date information, please contact 3Com marketing or technical support personnel. Software Features Description Hierarchical user management and password protection Password control 802.1x authentication...
  • Page 28 1: P HAPTER RODUCT VERVIEW...

  • Page 29: Modules

    Overview The Switch 8800 Family are modular switches that are designed following industry standards. The following I/O modules are available to the Switch 8800 Family: Table 25 I/O modules available to the Switch 8800 Family 3C17511 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Specifications This section provides specifications for the 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) 3C17511 module.

  • Page 30: Matching Cable

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION Table 26 3C17511 module specifications Item Boot ROM SDRAM Physical dimensions (W x D) Max power consumption Number of ports Connector Rate Panel and LEDs Figure 12 3C17511 module panel The 3C17511 module has two port LEDs for the 10GE port on its panel. Table 27 Port LEDs on the 3C17511 module LINK Matching Cable...

  • Page 31: 3C17513 12-Port 1000Base-X (Sfp) Module

    Table 28 3C17512 module specifications Item Rate Panel and LEDs Figure 13 3C17512 module panel The 3C17512 module has two LEDs for each optical port on its panel. Table 29 1000 Mbps optical port LEDs on the 3C17512 module LINK Matching Cable See Table 66 on page 46 for the XFP optical modules available for the 10 Gbps XFP optical ports on the 3C17512 module and their matching cable types, which you...

  • Page 32: 3C17514 24-Port 1000Base-X (Sfp) Module

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION The 3C17513 module has two LEDs for each port on its panel. Table 31 Port LEDs on the 3C17513 module LINK Matching Cable See Table 66 on page 46 for the SFP optical modules available to the SFP optical ports on the 3C17513 module and their matching cable types, which you can select as required.

  • Page 33: 3C17516 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-T Module

    Matching Cable You can select appropriate SFP optical modules for the 1000 Mbps SFP optical ports on the 3C17514 module according to your needs. For description of SFP optical modules available to the SFP optical ports and their matching cable types, see Table 66 on page 46.

  • Page 34: 3C17526 4-Port 10Gbase-X (Xfp) Module

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION Table 36 3C17511 module specifications Item Boot ROM SDRAM Physical dimensions (W x D) Max power consumption Number of ports Connector Rate Panel and LEDs Figure 17 3C17525 module panel The 3C17525 module has two port LEDs for the 10GE port on its panel. Table 37 Port LEDs on the 3C17525 module LINK Matching Cable...

  • Page 35: 3C17527 2-Port 10Gbase-X (Xfp) Advanced Module

    Table 38 3C17526 module specifications Item Connector Rate Panel and LEDs Figure 18 3C17526 module panel The 3C17526 module has two LEDs for each optical port on its panel. Table 39 1000 Mbps optical port LEDs on the 3C17526 module LINK Matching Cable For details about XFP optical modules available to the XFP optical ports on the...

  • Page 36: 3C17528 48Port 10/100/1000 Base-T (Rj-45) Module

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION Table 41 1000 Mbps optical port LEDs on the 3C17527 module LINK Matching Cable See Table 66 on page 46 for the XFP optical modules that are available for the 10 Gbps XFP optical ports on the which you can select as required.

  • Page 37: 3C17530 24-Port 1000Base-X (Sfp) Advanced Module

    3C17530 24-port This section provides specifications for the 24-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Advanced 1000BASE-X (SFP) module (3C17530). Advanced Module Specifications The 3C17530 Advanced Module provide 24 1000BASE-X (SFP) ports. Table 44 Item Boot ROM SDRAM Physical dimensions (W x D) Max power consumption Number of ports Connector Rate...

  • Page 38: 3C17532 48-Port 10/100/1000 Base-T (Rj-45) Access Module

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION Table 46 3C17531 module specifications Item Boot ROM SDRAM Physical dimensions (W x D) Max power consumption Number of ports Connector Rate Panel and LEDs Figure 22 3C17531 module panel The 3C17531 module has one LED for each port on its panel. Table 47 Port LEDs on the 3C17531 module LINK/ACT 3C17532 48-port...

  • Page 39: 3C17533 24-Port 1000Base-X (Sfp) Ipv6 Module

    Panel and LEDs Figure 23 3C17532 module panel The 3C17532 module has one LED for each port on their panel. Table 49 1000 Mbps electrical port LEDs on the 3C17532 module LINK/ACT 3C17533 24-port This section provides specifications for the 24-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) IPv6 module 1000BASE-X (SFP) IPv6 (3C17533).

  • Page 40: 3C17534 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-Tipv6 Module

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION Matching Cable You can select appropriate SFP optical modules for the 1000 Mbps SFP optical ports on the optical modules available for the SFP optical ports and their matching cable types, see Table 66 on page 46. 3C17534 24-port This section provides specifications for the 24-port 10/100/1000BASE-T IPv6 10/100/1000BASE-T...

  • Page 41: 3C17537 2-Port 10Gbase-X (Xfp) Ipv6 Module

    Table 54 3C17536 module specifications Item Boot ROM SDRAM Physical dimensions (W x D) Number of ports Max power consumption (with bottom plate) Connector Rate Panel and LEDs Figure 26 3C17536 module panel The 3C17536 module has two LEDs for each optical port on its panel. Table 55 1000 Mbps optical port LEDs on the 3C17536 module LINK Matching Cable...

  • Page 42: 3C17538 48-Port 1000Base-X (Sfp) Ipv6 Module

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION Panel and LEDs Figure 27 3C17537 module panel The 3C17537 module has two LEDs for each optical port on its panel. Table 57 1000 Mbps optical port LEDs on the 3C17537 module LINK Matching Cable See Table 66 on page 46 for the XFP optical modules available for the 10 Gbps XFP optical ports on the 3C17537 module and their matching cable types, which you can select as required.

  • Page 43: Application Modules

    Table 59 Port LEDs on the 3C17538 module LINK/ACT Matching Cable You can select appropriate SFP optical modules for the 1000 Mbps SFP/LC optical ports on the 3C17538 module accordingly to your needs. See Table 66 on page 46 for the available SFP optical modules and their matching cable types. Application Modules Each Application Module is specially designed for high-speed processing of a certain network service and shares some features with the I/O Modules.

  • Page 44: Available Cables

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION 3C17546 Firewall Technical specifications Application Module The 3C17546 Firewall Application Module provides eight Gigabit SFP/LC optical ports. Table 61 Technical specifications for the 3C17546 Item Boot ROM SDRAM Physical dimensions (W x D) Front panel Figure 30 Front panel of the 3C17546 The 3C17546 provides eight 1000Base-X ports, one Console port, one AUX port, three 10/100Base-TX ports and four status LEDs (ATTACK, ACT, ALM and RUN) from left to right on the front panel.
  • Page 45 Table 63 Technical specifications for the 3CR1754766 Item SDRAM Physical dimensions (W x D) Front panel Figure 31 Front panel of the The 3CR1754766 provides eight 1000Base-X ports, one Console port, one AUX port, three 10/100Base-TX ports and four status LEDs (ATTACK, ACT, ALM and RUN) from left to right on the front panel.

  • Page 46: Transceivers

    2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION Front panel Figure 32 Front panel of the 3C17548 Transceivers Table 66 documents the 3Com Switch 8800 Family transceivers. Table 66 Transceiver Specifications 3Com Transceiver Ordering Name Number XENPAKs 3Com 10GBASE-LR 3CXENPAK92 XENPAK 3Com 10GBASE-SR 3CXENPAK94...

  • Page 47: Switch 8800 Port Densities

    Switch 8800 Port Table 67 describes the modules that are available for the Switch 8800, their Densities maximum port densities, and whether or not the module supports MPLS or IPv6. Table 67 Switch 8800 Available Modules Description 3C17511 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) 3C17512 2-port 10GBASE-X (XFP) 3C17513...
  • Page 48 2: I/O HAPTER PPLICATION ODULES...

  • Page 49: Installation Preparation

    Safety To avoid possible bodily injury and device impairment, please read the following Recommendations safety recommendations carefully before installing the Switch 8800 Family. The recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition. General Safety ■ Recommendations ■ ■ Safety ■ Recommendations against Electricity ■...

  • Page 50: Examining Installation Site

    3: I HAPTER NSTALLATION REPARATION Wearing an To prevent the electronic components from being damaged by the electrostatic ESD-Preventive Wrist discharge (ESD), take ESD measures for the area where the switch is located and Strap note the issues below: ■ ■...

  • Page 51: Cleanness Requirements

    Cleanness Requirements Dust is a hazard to the operating safety of the switch. The indoor dust accumulated on the chassis can cause electrostatic absorption, which may result in the poor contact of the connector or metal contact point. This happens more frequently when indoor relative humidity is low, which will not only shorten the service life of the switch, but also cause communication failure.

  • Page 52: Installation Tools

    3: I HAPTER NSTALLATION REPARATION Power Supply The Switch 8800 Family adopts redundant PSUs for AC PSU: Requirements Space Requirements For the sake of adequate ventilation and easy equipment maintenance, you are recommended to keep one meter of clearance between the rear/front of the switch cabinet and the wall surface or other devices.

  • Page 53: Switch Installation

    The Switch 8800 Family shall be installed indoors in a fixed place. Confirming ■ Installation ■ Preparation Installation Flow Figure 33 Installation Flow WITCH NSTALLATION Make sure that you have read Chapter 3 Installation Preparation carefully. All requirements mentioned in Chapter 3 Installation Preparation have been met.

  • Page 54: Mounting The Switch In User-Supplied Cabinet

    4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION Mounting the Switch in User-Supplied Cabinet Cabinet Configuration Guideline CAUTION: ■ ■ ■ One Switch 8807 chassis in a cabinet The components and their height are as follows (from bottom up): ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...
  • Page 55 Figure 34 One Switch 8807 chassis in a cabinet Switch 8807 11U (1) Blank filler panel (3) Backward cabling frame Guideline: The space marked in Figure 34 must be reserved, and the remaining is at your disposal. Two Switch 8807 chassis in a cabinet The components and their height are as follows (from bottom up): Blank filler panel (2U) ■...
  • Page 56 4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION Figure 35 Two Switch 8807 chassis in a cabinet Switch 8807 11U Switch 8807 11U (1) Blank filler panel (3) Backward cabling frame Guideline: The space marked in Figure 35 must be reserved, and the remaining is at your disposal.
  • Page 57 Figure 36 One Switch 8810 chassis in a cabinet Switch 8810 14U (1) Blank filler panel (3) Backward cabling frame Guideline: The space marked in Figure 36 must be reserved, and the remaining is at your disposal. One Switch 8814 chassis in a cabinet The components and their height are as follows (from top down): Blank filler panel (2U) ■...
  • Page 58 4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION Figure 37 One Switch 8814 chassis in a cabinet (1) Blank filler panel (3) Backward cabling frame Guideline: The space marked in Figure 37 must be reserved, and the remaining is at your disposal. Mounting the Switch in Take the following steps to install the Switch 8800 Family in a 19-inch cabinet.

  • Page 59: Connecting Pgnd Wire And Power Cord

    Step 6: Align the mounting ears with the square holes in the posts of the cabinet, and fasten the screws in the holes to fix the switch in the cabinet. Connecting PGND Wire and Power Cord Connecting PGND Wire CAUTION: For the safety of operators and equipment, the switch must be well grounded.
  • Page 60 4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION Figure 38 Ground the switch when ground bar is available (1) Air filter (3) PGND wire (5) Rear panel of the switch If there is no ground bar but earth nearby and the grounding body is allowed ■...
  • Page 61 power supply has been well grounded at the power distribution room or AC power supply transformer side. Figure 40 Ground the switch via AC PE wire (1) Live line (3) PE line (5) Transformer (7) Front panel of the switch Connecting AC Power Cord CAUTION:...
  • Page 62 4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION Figure 41 Connect AC power cord to the Switch 8807 (1) Connector-retention clamp (3) Output LED (5) Power switch Figure 42 Connect AC power cord to the Switch 8810/Switch 8814 (1) Connector-retention clamp (3) Output LED (5) Power switch (2) Input LED (4) Fail LED...
  • Page 63 Connecting PoE Power The Switch 8807/Switch 8810/Switch 8814 uses PSE4500-A external PoE power Cord supply, which is connected to the switch through the PoE module at the front bottom of the switch to provide power to PDs (powered devices) under the switch. This section only focuses on the cable connection between the external PoE power supply and the Switch 8800 Family switch.

  • Page 64: Installing Cabling Rack

    4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION Figure 44 Front panel of external PoE Power Rack (3C17509) (1) DC output terminal: NEG(-) (3) AC input switch Installing Cabling Rack For your convenience, cabling racks are shipped with the Switch 8800 Family. Take the following steps to install the rack.

  • Page 65: Installing Poe Lightning Protection Box

    CAUTION: In case of bodily injuries, do not touch any naked wire, terminal or other parts of the product with hazardous voltage labels. Step 1: Wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap, making sure that it makes good skin contact; take the fan tray out from the packing bag. Step 2: Hold the fan tray in right direction (just check the direction of instructional words, and if you insert it upside down, the plug of the fan tray cannot touch the right socket inside the chassis), with one hand on its handle and the other hand at...

  • Page 66: Installing I/O Modules

    4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION at the front panel, and then slide it smoothly along the guide rail to the slot, until it fits into the chassis, with its plug fully touching the socket inside the chassis. See Figure 47. Figure 47 Install PoE lightning protection box 3 Fasten the screw on top of the PoE lightning protection box.

  • Page 67: Connecting Interface Cables

    Connecting Interface Cables Connecting Console Introduction Cable Console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. At one end of the cable is a crimped RJ-45 connector that is to be plugged into the console port of the switch. At the other end of the cable are a DB-9 (female) connector and a DB-25 (female) connector.
  • Page 68 4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION The PC serial port is not hot-swappable, so you are not allowed to insert or remove the console cable into or from the PC serial port. When connecting the console cable, first connect the DB9/DB25 end to the PC serial port and then the RJ45 end to the console port of the switch.
  • Page 69 Table 72 AUX cable pinouts RJ-45 Connecting AUX cable Step 1: Plug the RJ-45 connector of the AUX cable into the AUX port of the switch. Step 2: Plug the DB-25 (male) or DB-9 (male) connector at the other end into the serial port of the analog modem.

  • Page 70: Cable Routing Recommendations

    4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION Figure 51 LC connector Connecting fiber Step 1: Plug one end of the fiber into the SFP optical module of the Switch 8800 Family. Step 2: Connect the other end of the fiber into the corresponding device. CAUTION: When the optical interface has not been connected with a fiber connector or its dust-proof mesh is open, there might be some invisible radiation emitted from the optical interface.
  • Page 71 Use the right type of ties to bundle the cables. Do not bundle cables with ■ joined ties. 3Com Corporation provides the following types of ties: 100 x 2.5 mm (3.9 in x 0.1 in), 150 x 3.6 mm (5.9 x 0.1 in), 300 x 3.6 mm (11.8 x 0.1 in), 530 x 9 mm (20.9 x 0.4 in), and 580 x 13 mm (22.8 x 0.5 in);...
  • Page 72 4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION Bundle the cables wherever cable bending cannot be avoided. However, the ■ cable ties cannot be placed inside the bending area in case of the likelihood of cable core break due to excessive stress. See the following figure. Figure 54 Cable bundling example III The spare cables or excessive cable parts should be folded and bundled and ■...

  • Page 73: Verifying The Installation

    ■ ■ ■ The following table lists the requirements in the bundling with cable ties. Table 73 Tie-binding parameters Cable bundle diameter (mm) 10 to 30 ■ ■ Verifying the Installation CAUTION: Confirm that you have turned off the power before checking, otherwise, improper connection will hurt people or impair the components of the switch.
  • Page 74 4: S HAPTER WITCH NSTALLATION...

  • Page 75: Ebugging The System

    Setting up Connect a terminal (a PC in Figure 56) to the switch with a console cable. Configuration Figure 56 Networking environment for switch configuration Environment Connecting the Cables 1 Insert the DB-9 (or DB-25) female connector of the Console cable into the serial port on the PC (the Console terminal).

  • Page 76: Powering And Booting The Switch

    8, Parity to None, stop bits to 1, and flow control to None, then click OK. The HyperTerminal dialog box displays. 6 Select File → Properties to access the 3Com Properties Window. 7 Click the Settings tab, select VT100 for terminal emulation, and click OK to confirm the settings.

  • Page 77: Boot Interface

    Press Enter to begin configuring the switch. The Switch 8800 Family provide abundant command views. For more information about the configuration commands and the Command Line Interface (CLI), see 3Com Switch 8800 Family Routing Switches Operation Manual. Powering and Booting the Switch ******************************************...
  • Page 78 5: D HAPTER EBUGGING THE YSTEM...

  • Page 79: Switch Monitoring And Maintenance

    Monitoring the Switch Although the Switch 8800 Family has undergone a comprehensive factory test before delivery, an improper installation may cause problems. This chapter describes how to troubleshoot the Switch 8800 Family. Troubleshooting Console If the system running properly, when you power on the switch, you will see the Terminal boot information on the console terminal.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting Fan

    ■ filter may block the fan tray from free ventilation and can lead to power supply failure. If the problem persists, contact 3Com technical support engineers. Do not disassemble the PSU yourself. Troubleshooting Fan The Switch 8800 Family provides two LEDs on the fan tray as described in Tray Table 76.

  • Page 81: Hardware Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing AC PSU CAUTION: The Switch 8800 Family’s PSU is hot-swappable. Refer to the document entitled “3Com Switch Family Safety and Regulatory Information,” part number 10015300, for information about how to install and set up your switch safely. Also: ■...
  • Page 82 6: S HAPTER WITCH ONITORING AND 4 Hold the handle of the PSU and pull the PSU gently out of the chassis along the guides. Figure 57 Remove and install the AC PSU Installing an AC PSU 1 Hold the handle of the PSU with one hand and the bottom of the PSU with another hand, and gently slide the PSU into the chassis along the guides until it is secure in the backplane.
  • Page 83 Figure 58 Remove the air filter of AC PSU (1) PSU Installing the air filter of PSU To install the PCU’s air filter: 1 Ensure that the black mesh is contained within the air filter cover. Figure 59 Installing the PSU Air Filter 2 Hold the air filter cover by the upper and lower edges with your index finger and thumb and push it inside the PSU.

  • Page 84: Replacing A Module

    6: S HAPTER WITCH ONITORING AND Removing and Cleaning the Chassis’s Air Filter 1 Unscrew the screws at the top and bottom of the air filter with a flathead screwdriver. 2 Hold the air filter at the left-rear by its upper and lower edges, pull part of it out of the chassis, put one hand underneath the air filter to hold it, and pull it out slowly along the guides.

  • Page 85: Installing A Module

    Installing a Module 1 Wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap and unscrew the mounting screws fixing the blank filter panel in the slot where you want to install the module, and remove the blank filler panel. 2 Hold the ejector levers of the card with both hands and pull them outward, align the card with the guides in the chassis, and slide it gently into the slot until its positioning pin touches the positioning hole in the chassis.

  • Page 86: Upgrading The Software

    Boot Menu the following information: ZBB_TEST Starting... Flash file system init...done Board type: Switch 8800 Family 3C17539 AINTENANCE Console cable (for serial interface) One crossover and one standard network cables Debug cable (for serial interface) XModem and through Console port ■...
  • Page 87 Board self testing... The board is steady SlotNo of this board is 6 The MCX is exist BootRom main system CRC check is OK 82559 register testing is OK EPLD1 testing is OK EPLD2 testing is OK 16c2552 register testing is OK Please check LEDs...LED testing finished The switch Mac address is 00e0.fc00.1111 Press Ctrl+B to enter Boot Menu...
  • Page 88 6: S HAPTER WITCH ONITORING AND AINTENANCE Figure 62 Hyper Terminal serial interface attribute settings Upgrading software XModem is a file transfer protocol used for its simplicity and performance. It through console port transmits files through serial interfaces, supporting 128 bytes and 1Kbytes in data (XModem) units, checksum and CRC checking modes, and multiple transmissions attempts (usually 10 attempts) when packet errors are found.
  • Page 89 2 Type 4 in the serial interface submenu and press Enter to set the serial interface download parameters from the following menu: 1: 9600(default) 2: 19200 3: 38400 4: 57600 5: 115200 please select an appropriate baudrate: Enter your choice(1-5): 5 3 Select the download speed as needed.
  • Page 90 6: S HAPTER WITCH ONITORING AND Figure 63 Send File dialog box 8 Click Send. The Xmodem dialog box displays. 9 After downloading the program successfully, the system begins to write the data into the Flash memory. When the download is finished, the serial interface displays the following submenu again.
  • Page 91 4 Enter 5 at Boot menu prompt and press Enter. The system displays the download application program menu: ETHERNET SUBMENU 1. Download file to SDRAM through ethernet interface and boot 2. Download file to Flash through ethernet interface 3. Download file to HardDisk through ethernet interface 4.
  • Page 92 6: S HAPTER WITCH ONITORING AND inet on ethernet (e) : 1.1.1.1 host inet (h) flags (f) Prepare for loading...OK Loading...done flash:/s8500.app already exist, delete it?(Y/N):y Deleting file------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------Done Free flash Space : 15862784 bytes Writing Flash------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------Done 8 The system accesses the Ethernet interface submenu again as shown below. ETHERNET 1.
  • Page 93 (the current standby fabric is in slot 7 in the example below). a Load Boot ROM program <3Com> boot bootrom flash:/Switchbtm.btm slot 6 <3Com> boot bootrom slot7#flash:/Switchbtm.btm slot 7 b Load host program <3Com>...

  • Page 94: Software Upgrade

    Application Module files to the compact flash (CF) and then boot from the CF. Program If you have the 720G Fabric (3C17539), download the application software image files directly to the Fabric’s onboard flash. Troubleshooting the This section describes the problems may occur during the software upgrade.

  • Page 95: Password Loss

    ■ Insufficient Flash memory ■ ■ Password Loss If the switch’s Super password or Boot ROM password, contact your local support representative. Check that the host program exists and that the current host program is running. Empty the recycle bin when the I/O module starts. Delete the unused files in the Flash.
  • Page 96 6: S HAPTER WITCH ONITORING AND AINTENANCE...

  • Page 97: Lightning Rotection Of The

    Installing a Lightning This appendix describes how to install the lightning arrester for the AC power (a Arrester for the AC socket strip with lightning protection) Power CAUTION: A lightning arrester is not shipped with the switch. You must purchase it separately, if needed.

  • Page 98: Installing A Lightning Arrester For The Network Port

    A: L HAPTER IGHTNING ROTECTION OF THE Installing a Lightning Arrester for the Network Port A network port lightning arrester is specifically designed for an 10/100M electrical interface (an RJ-45 connector in this case) Ethernet port. Make sure, when connecting an outdoor AC power cord directly to the switch, that you connect a lightning arrester to the AC power (a socket strip with lightning protection) before you plug the AC power cord into the switch.

  • Page 99: Installation Precautions

    Installing a Lightning Arrester for the Network Port Figure 65 Installation diagram of a network port’s lightning arrester Network cable indoors Switch Power input Installation precautions To ensure that the network port’s lightning arrester does not affect performance, make sure that the lightning arrester for network port is: Connected properly (see Step 4 in the previous section).
  • Page 100 A: L HAPTER IGHTNING ROTECTION OF THE WITCH...

  • Page 101: Om Network Management

    It can also offer optimization suggestions, making this application ideal for network managers with all levels of experience. To find out more about 3Com Network Supervisor and to download a trial version, go to: ETWORK 3Com Network Supervisor...

  • Page 102: 3Com Network Director

    By using 3ND you can discover, map, and monitor all your 3Com devices on the network. It simplifies tasks such as backup and restore for 3Com device configurations as well as firmware and agent upgrades.

  • Page 103: 3Com Enterprise Management Suite

    The client-server offering operates on Windows and UNIX (Linux and Solaris) systems. 3Com EMS is available in four packages, varying in the maximum number of devices actively managed. These include SNMP-capable devices such as switches, routers, security switches, the 3Com VCX™ IP Telephony server, and wireless access points: ■...
  • Page 104 B: 3C PPENDIX ETWORK ANAGEMENT...

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