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H3C CR19000-8 Core Router
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New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
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  • Page 1 H3C CR19000-8 Core Router Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 6W103-20211022...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. All contents in this document, including statements, information, and recommendations, are believed to be accurate, but they are presented without warranty of any kind, express or implied. H3C shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
  • Page 3 Preface This document guides you through the installation of the H3C CR19000-8 core router. It includes instructions on preparing for installation, installing the router, replacing components, and troubleshooting. This preface includes the following topics about the documentation: • Audience. •...
  • Page 4 Convention Description Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create > > Folder. Symbols Convention Description An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed WARNING! can result in personal injury. An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed CAUTION: can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
  • Page 5 It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots, and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device. Documentation feedback You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com. We appreciate your comments.
  • Page 6 Contents 1 Preparing for installation ·········································································· 1-1 Safety recommendations ································································································································ 1-1 General safety recommendations ··········································································································· 1-1 Electricity safety ······································································································································ 1-1 ESD prevention ······································································································································· 1-1 Laser safety ············································································································································· 1-2 Moving safety ·········································································································································· 1-2 Examining the installation site ························································································································· 1-3 Weight support ········································································································································ 1-3 Space ······················································································································································...
  • Page 7 Preparing for installation Safety recommendations To avoid bodily injury and damage to the router, read all safety recommendations including the compliance and safety manual for the router carefully before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition. General safety recommendations •...
  • Page 8 • Put a module in an antistatic bag and keep it secure if you are not to install it in the chassis. Attaching an ESD wrist strap Wear the wrist strap on your wrist. Lock the wrist strap tight around your wrist to keep good contact with the skin. Insert the ESD wrist strap into an ESD jack on the chassis.
  • Page 9 Depth—745 mm (29.33 in) 800 mm (31.50 in) (with the door thickness 650 mm (25.59 in) for the chassis not exceeding 25 mm (0.98 in).  CR19000-8 • 95 mm (3.74 in) from the  A minimum of 100 mm (3.94 in) between rack-mounting surface of the the front rack posts and the front door.
  • Page 10 Figure1-1 Chassis dimensions Figure1-2 Rack requirements...
  • Page 11 Cooling The router uses super-short cut-through ventilation aisles to provide front-to-rear airflow for heat dissipation, as shown in Figure1-3. For adequate cooling of the device, make sure the following requirements are met: • Plan the installation location for the router based on its airflow direction. •...
  • Page 12 • The AC power supply system is stable and reliable and capable of providing power required by the router. A diesel generator is available in the equipment room as a backup power source. • The DC power supply system is stable and reliable and its output voltage is stable and within the acceptable range allowed by the device.
  • Page 13 Cleanliness Mechanically active substances buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of metal components and contact points. In the worst case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure. Table1-4 Mechanically active substance concentration limit in the equipment room Substance Particle diameter Concentration limit...
  • Page 14 Table1-6 Physical specifications Model Shipping weight Dimensions (H × W × D) CR19000-8 115 kg (253.53 lb) 843 × 440 × 650 mm (33.19 × 17.32 × 25.59 in) NOTE: The shipping weight of the router includes the chassis and packaging material. You can determine a moving method for the chassis based on its shipping weight.
  • Page 15 CAUTION: • To avoid device damage, move the carton to a location close to the installation site before unpacking it. • Do not place the carton upside down. • If you find the router water-soaked or its surface rusted, stop unpacking it and contact the equipment supplier.
  • Page 16 Figure1-5 Removing the top cap from the carton Use Philips screwdrivers and adjustable wrench to remove the screws on the L-type brackets, to separate the router from the pallet. 1-10...
  • Page 17 Figure1-6 Separating the chassis form the pallet Verify that the router is intact without any signs of water soaking or corrosion and the labels on the chassis are correct, clear, and complete. Unpacking and inspecting the components IMPORTANT: Before unpacking a component, read the label on the carton carefully to verify the model of the component packaged in the carton.
  • Page 18 Figure1-7 Unpacking a component packaged in a carton Installation tools Installation tools are required when installing the router. Prepare installation tools as required. Figure1-8 provides installation tools for your reference. 1-12...
  • Page 19 Figure1-8 Installation tools Pre-installation checklist Table1-7 Pre-installation checklist Item Requirements Result • The floor or ground at the installation site can support the combined weight of the router and the rack. Load bearing • The slide rails can support the actual weight of the router.
  • Page 20 Item Requirements Result around the air vents. • A good ventilation system is available at the installation site. • The power supply system can output enough power to maintain the device operation. • An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is available. Electricity safety •...
  • Page 21 Item Requirements Result Installation Installation accessories supplied with the router are available. accessories • Documents shipped with the router are available. Reference • Online documents are available. 1-15...
  • Page 22 Contents 2 Installing the router ·················································································· 2-1 Confirming installation preparations ················································································································ 2-1 Installation flowchart········································································································································ 2-2 Rack-mounting the router································································································································ 2-3 Attaching slide rails to the rack ··············································································································· 2-3 Removing the top hood and air filter ······································································································· 2-3 Removing fan trays ································································································································· 2-4 Mounting the router in a rack ··················································································································...
  • Page 23 Installing the router Confirming installation preparations Before you install the router, verify that: • You have read "Preparing for installation" carefully. • All the requirements described in "Preparing for installation" are met.
  • Page 24 Installation flowchart Figure2-1 Installation flowchart Start Inspect the router Read safety recommendations Prepare for installation Examine the installation site Prepare installation tools Rack-mount the router Ground the router Install cable management brackets DC power supplies Install power supplies AC power supplies MPUs Install modules Fabric modules...
  • Page 25 For information about installing H3C 1 RU slide rails, see H3C LSXM1BSR 1U Bottom-Support Rails Installation Guide (available at https://www.h3c.com/en/Support/Resource_Center/EN/Routers/Catalog/CR19000/CR19000/). For more information about installing H3C 2 RU slide rails, see H3C 2RU Slide Rails Installation Guide (available at https://www.h3c.com/en/Support/Resource_Center/EN/Routers/Catalog/CR19000/CR19000/).
  • Page 26 Figure2-2 Removing the air filter Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive screws at the two sides of the top hood and then remove the top hood from the chassis. Keep the removed top hood secure. Figure2-3 Removing the top hood Removing fan trays The router is heavy.
  • Page 27 Prepare an antistatic mat to place the fan tray to be removed. Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded. Loosen the captive screws on the fan tray and then pull the fan tray out of the slot slowly by holding the fan tray handles.
  • Page 28 Figure2-5 Marking the cage nut installation holes Insert cage nuts into the marked square holes in the front rack posts. Figure2-6 Installing the cage nuts Orient the chassis with the rear facing the front of the rack. Use a minimum of four people to lift the router to a height slightly above the slide rails by holding the chassis handles.
  • Page 29 Figure2-7 Securing the router to the rack Installing the top hood and air filter Align the holes in the top hood with the pins on the mounting brackets. Push the top hood so that the pins enter the holes in the top hood. Fasten the captive screws to secure the top hood.
  • Page 30 Figure2-8 Installing the top hood Position the air filter over the top hood, and then push the air filter until it is seated into the top hood. Figure2-9 Installing an air filter Installing fan trays CAUTION: The router has six fan tray slots arranged in two rows at the chassis rear. To ensure good ventilation and achieve 5+1 redundancy, install a fan tray in each fan tray slot.
  • Page 31 To install a fan tray: Wear an ESD wrist strap. Correctly orient the fan tray and align the fan tray with the fan tray slot. If you install a fan tray at the upper row, orient the fan tray with the LED on it facing ...
  • Page 32 Figure2-11 Grounding the router Installing cable management brackets IMPORTANT: To prevent cable management brackets from blocking the mounting bracket mounting holes on the rack posts, install cable management brackets after you mount the router in the rack. The router comes with three types of cable management brackets LA, LB/RB, and RA and two types of cable guides LA and RA.
  • Page 33 Figure2-12 Cable management brackets The procedure is similar for installing cable management brackets at the left side and at the right side. The following installs a cable management bracket at the right side. To install a cable management bracket: If any cable guide hinders installation of the cable management bracket, press the tab on the cable guide and then remove the cable guide from the cable management bracket.
  • Page 34 Orient the cable management bracket, with the lettering facing upward, and then position the cable management bracket on the mounting bracket. Align the captive screws on the cable management bracket with the holes in the mounting bracket. Fasten the captive screws to secure the cable management bracket. Figure2-14 Installing a cable management bracket Install the removed cable guides (if any) to the cable management bracket.
  • Page 35 Contents 3 Installing power supplies ·········································································· 3-1 Installing DC power supplies ··························································································································· 3-1 Available DC power supplies ·················································································································· 3-1 DC power supply configuration guidelines ······························································································ 3-1 Installing a DC power supply ··················································································································· 3-1 Connecting a DC power cord ·················································································································· 3-2 Installing AC power supplies ···························································································································...
  • Page 36 Installing power supplies Installing DC power supplies Available DC power supplies The PSR2400-54D DC power supply is available for the router. Table3-1 describes the PSR2400-54D DC power supply specifications. Table3-1 PSR2400-54D DC power supply specifications Item Specification Rated input voltage –48 to –60 VDC Input voltage range –40 to –72 VDC...
  • Page 37 Figure3-1 Removing a filler panel Correctly orient the power supply with the latch above the handle. Align the power supply with the power supply slot. Then slide the power supply along the guide rails into the slot until the latch locks the power supply in place. Figure3-2 Installing a DC power supply Connecting a DC power cord CAUTION:...
  • Page 38 Fasten the screw on the connectors to secure the connectors to the receptacles. Connect the other ends of the power cord to a DC input terminal block, with the negative wire (–) to the negative terminal (–) and the positive wire (+) to the positive terminal (+). Figure3-3 Connecting a DC power cord Installing AC power supplies Available AC power supplies...
  • Page 39 Item PSR2400-54A PSR3000-54A • • 200 to 240 VAC @ 50 Hz: 2400 W 200 to 240 VAC @ 50 Hz: 3000 W • • 240 VDC: 2400 W 240 VDC: 3000 W AC power supply configuration guidelines Determine the number of AC power supplies based on the system power consumption and the AC power supply configuration based on the power input mode.
  • Page 40 Figure3-5 Installing an AC power supply Connecting an AC power cord CAUTION: • Before powering on power supplies, finish installing fan trays. • Make sure each power cord has a separate circuit breaker. Before you connect a power cord, turn off the circuit breaker for it. •...
  • Page 41 Figure3-6 Connecting an AC power cord...
  • Page 42 Contents 4 Installing removable components ····························································· 4-1 Slot arrangement············································································································································· 4-1 Installing MPUs ··············································································································································· 4-2 Installing fabric modules·································································································································· 4-4 Installing interface modules····························································································································· 4-5 Installing an interface module that uses detachable ejector levers ························································· 4-5 Installing an interface module that uses general ejector levers ······························································ 4-8 Installing interface subcards····························································································································...
  • Page 43 Installing removable components CAUTION: • Do not remove the filler panel in the slot to the right of slot 15. • If you are not to install a module or interface subcard in the slot, keep the filler panel in the slot. Keep the removed filler panels secure for future use.
  • Page 44 • Slots 8 and 9 are MPU slots. Each slot supports one MPU and allows hot swapping of the MPU. The router supports 1+1 MPU redundancy and does not allow mixture of different models of MPUs. • Slots 10 to 15 are fabric module slots. Each slot supports one fabric module and allows hot swapping of the fabric module.
  • Page 45 Figure4-2 Removing a filler panel Orient the MPU correctly and align the MPU with the slot. Insert the MPU into the slot and fully open the ejector levers on the MPU. Continue to push the MPU by its middle part on the front panel until the ejector levers touch the slot edges tightly.
  • Page 46 Figure4-3 Installing an MPU Installing fabric modules CAUTION: • When you install a fabric module, avoid touching the connectors on the fabric module. • The router does not allow mixture of different models of fabric module. The router provides six fabric module slots and supports N+1 fabric module redundancy. You can install three to six fabric modules for the router.
  • Page 47 Figure4-4 Removing the protection box Remove the filler panel from the target fabric module slot. Keep the removed filler panel secure for future use. The method is the same for removing a filler panel from a fabric module slot and an MPU slot. For more information, see "Installing MPUs."...
  • Page 48 Figure4-5 Detachable ejector lever To install an interface module that uses detachable ejector levers: Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded. Remove the filler panel from the target interface module slot. Keep the removed filler panel secure for future use.
  • Page 49 Figure4-6 Removing the protection box Correctly orient the interface module. Align the module with the slot and push it steadily into the slot along the guide rails until about half of the module is in the slot. Figure4-7 Installing an interface module that uses detachable ejector levers Attach the ejector lever holders to the chassis or cabinet and then remove the ejector levers from the holders.
  • Page 50 Figure4-8 Installing an ejector lever Open the ejector levers and continue to push the module by its middle part on the front panel until you cannot push it any further. As shown in Figure4-9, close the ejector levers until they come in close contact with the front panel.
  • Page 51 Pivot up the ejector levers on the interface module. Figure4-11 Installing an interface module that uses general ejector levers Installing interface subcards For the interface subcard compatibility with interface modules, see H3C CR19000-8 Core Router Hardware Information and Specifications. To install an interface subcard: Wear an ESD wrist strap.
  • Page 52 Figure4-12 Installing an interface subcard 4-10...
  • Page 53 Contents 5 Connecting cables ··················································································· 5-1 Connecting cables to Ethernet copper ports ··································································································· 5-1 Cables for connecting Ethernet copper ports ·························································································· 5-1 Making an Ethernet twisted pair cable ···································································································· 5-2 Connecting an Ethernet cable ················································································································· 5-3 Connecting cables to fiber ports······················································································································ 5-3 About transceiver modules and optical fibers ·························································································...
  • Page 54 Connecting cables Connecting cables to Ethernet copper ports Cables for connecting Ethernet copper ports Typically, Ethernet copper ports use twisted pair cables for communication. 10/100 Mbps Ethernet uses category-5 twisted pair cables, while 1000 Mbps Ethernet uses category-5 enhanced or category-6 twisted pair cables.
  • Page 55 Cable pinouts EIA/TIA cabling specifications define two standards: 568A and 568B for cable pinouts. • Standard 568A—pin 1: white/green stripe, pin 2: green solid, pin 3: white/orange stripe, pin 4: blue solid, pin 5: white/blue stripe, pin 6: orange solid, pin 7: white/brown stripe, pin 8: brown solid.
  • Page 56 Examine the status LED for the Ethernet port to verify the cable connectivity. For the description of the port LEDs, see H3C CR19000-8 Core Router Hardware Information and Specifications. Connecting cables to fiber ports...
  • Page 57 Installing transceiver modules and optical fibers WARNING! Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver modules might emit invisible laser light. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments when the router is operating. CAUTION: • Before installing a transceiver module, remove the optical fibers, if any, from it. For more information about installing transceiver modules, see the installation guide for the transceiver modules.
  • Page 58 Figure5-3 Installing a transceiver module and optical fiber (LC port) Figure5-4 Installing a transceiver module and optical fiber (MPO port) Connecting a QSFP+ optical fiber WARNING! Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver modules might emit invisible laser light. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments when the router is operating.
  • Page 59 To connect a QSFP+ optical fiber: Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure the wrist strap is reliably grounded. Remove the dust plug from the target fiber port. Orient the cable with the pull tab on the QSFP+ module facing right. Push the module gently into the port until it is firmly seated in the fiber port.
  • Page 60 Connecting an E1 120-ohm RJ-45 cable Connect the HD96 connector of the E1 120-ohm cable to the HM96 connector on the interface subcard and fasten the screws on the connector. Connect the RJ-45 connectors at the other end of the E1 cable to the peer device. Connecting an E1 75-ohm BNC/SMB cable The E1 75-ohm BNC cable and SMB cable use the same connection procedure.
  • Page 61 Figure5-8 Connecting an E1 75-ohm cable (using an impedance converter) E1 75-ohm cable Straight-through network cable Peer device (120-ohm E1 port) E1 / E1-F (75 ohm) Impedance converter...
  • Page 62 Contents 6 Verifying the installation ··········································································· 6-1 Installation verification flowchart ····················································································································· 6-1 Post-installation checklist ································································································································ 6-1 Power-on check ·············································································································································· 6-2 Power-on check flowchart ······················································································································· 6-2 Checking the LEDs ································································································································· 6-2...
  • Page 63 Verifying the installation Installation verification flowchart Figure6-1 Installation verification flowchart Start Verify the installation Meet the Troubleshoot requirements? Check before and after power-on Post-installation checklist Table6-1 Post-installation checklist Item Requirements • No condensation is on the surface of the router or inside the router. •...
  • Page 64 Power-on check WARNING! Locate the power switch in the equipment room before powering on the router so you can quickly shut power off when an electrical accident occurs. CAUTION: Before powering on the router, make sure all fan tray slots are installed with a fan tray correctly. Power-on check flowchart Figure6-2 Power-on check flowchart Start...
  • Page 65 Table6-2 MPU LED descriptions Status Description Steady green All the fan trays are operating correctly. Steady green All the installed power supplies are operating correctly. Fast flashing green (0.5 Hz) The modules are operating correctly. Slow flashing green (4 Hz) The modules are loading software.
  • Page 66 Contents 7 Accessing the router ················································································ 7-1 Using a console cable to connect the router to a configuration terminal························································· 7-1 Using a mini USB console cable to connect the router to a configuration terminal ········································ 7-1 Setting terminal parameters ···························································································································· 7-3 Starting the router ···········································································································································...
  • Page 67 • To access and configure the router from the mini USB console port, first download and install the USB console driver from H3C official website. • If you connect the mini USB console cable before installing the USB console driver, pull out and insert the mini USB console cable for the driver to take effect.
  • Page 68 Click Next on the installation wizard. Figure7-1 Device Driver Installation Wizard Click Continue Anyway if the following dialog box opens. Figure7-2 Software Installation Click Finish.
  • Page 69 Flow control—None. Starting the router Power on the router. Verify the following items: The LEDs on the front panel are normal. For the LED description, see H3C CR19000-8  Core Router Hardware Information and Specifications. The configuration terminal displays information normally.
  • Page 70 <sysname> (The router is ready for configuration.) Configuring basic settings Configure basic settings for the router after the router starts up. For more information about how to configure the router, see H3C CR19000 Core Routers Configuration Guides and H3C CR19000 Core Routers Command References.
  • Page 71 Contents 8 Replacement procedures ········································································· 8-1 Replacing a module ········································································································································ 8-1 Replacing an MPU or a fabric module ···································································································· 8-1 Replacing an interface module that uses detachable ejector levers ······················································· 8-2 Replacing an interface module with ejector levers ·················································································· 8-4 Replacing an interface subcard ···············································································································...
  • Page 72 Replacement procedures WARNING! • When replacing removable components while the router is operating, ensure electricity safety. • To avoid bodily injury and device damage, follow the replacement procedure strictly to replace a component. • Long-time exposure to strong air flow might cause discomfort. To avoid this hazard, do not stand close to the air outlet vents while the router is operating.
  • Page 73 Figure8-1 Removing an MPU Replacing an interface module that uses detachable ejector levers CAUTION: • Put the detachable ejector lever back to its holder after use and then attach them to the chassis or cabinet for future use. • The ejector lever holder is magnetic. Beware of electromagnetic interference. •...
  • Page 74 Open the ejector levers on the interface module and then pull the interface module part way out of the slot, as shown by callout 2 in Figure8-2. Figure8-2 Opening a detachable ejector lever Detach the ejector levers from the interface module and then attach the ejector levers to the ejector lever holder.
  • Page 75 Replacing an interface module with ejector levers Remove the cables from the interface module. Prepare an antistatic mat to place the removed interface module. Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
  • Page 76 upwards. First insert the filler panel right side into the slot, and then push the left side into the slot. To install an interface subcard: Remove the cables from the interface subcard. Prepare an antistatic mat to place the removed interface subcard. Wear an ESD wrist strap.
  • Page 77 To replace a transceiver module and optical fiber: Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded. Remove the optical fibers from the transceiver module. To remove the optical fibers with an LC connector, press the clip on the connector to pull the ...
  • Page 78 Figure8-7 Removing a transceiver module (MPO port) Replacing a QSFP+ optical fiber for a multi-chassis fabric module Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded. Hold the pull tab of the connector and remove the optical fiber from the QSFP+ transceiver module.
  • Page 79 Replacing a fan tray WARNING! • Ensure electricity safety when you hot swap a fan tray. • To avoid bodily injury, do not touch the spinning fans when you replace the fan tray. • When you hot swap a fan tray, the fan rotation speed of the remaining fan trays automatically increases and the fan trays make louder noise.
  • Page 80 Figure8-9 Removing a fan tray Replacing a power supply WARNING! • Provide a circuit breaker for each power supply. Before replacing a power supply, turn off the circuit breaker for it. • To reinstall the removed power supply in the chassis, wait until the status LED on it is off. •...
  • Page 81 To replace a power supply: Prepare an antistatic mat to place the removed power supply. Turn off the circuit breaker. Wear an ESD wrist strap, and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded. Remove the cable tie, and then remove the power cord connector from the power supply. Press the latch on the power supply towards the handle direction and pull the power supply part way out of the slot.
  • Page 82 Contents 9 Troubleshooting ······················································································· 9-1 Troubleshooting methods································································································································ 9-1 Configuration terminal display issues at startup······························································································ 9-1 No display on the configuration terminal ································································································· 9-1 Garbled display on the configuration terminal ························································································· 9-2 System failures during operation ···················································································································· 9-2 Power supply failure ········································································································································ 9-2 Fan tray failure ················································································································································...
  • Page 83 • The MPUs and interface modules provide port status LEDs, with which you can detect port failures. For more information about the port status LEDs, see H3C CR19000-8 Core Router Hardware Information and Specifications. If you cannot locate failures by following the guidelines in this chapter, contact the local agents or technical support engineers.
  • Page 84 PWR LED is steady red. • On the power supply, the input LED is off or the output LED is red. For more information about the LEDs, see H3C CR19000-8 Core Router Hardware Information and Specifications. NOTE: After a power supply is powered off, the input and output LEDs on the power supply stay on for several seconds.
  • Page 85 If the new power supply can operate correctly, the old power supply has failed. Contact your sales agent or local service engineer to replace the old power supply. 10. If the issue persists, contact H3C Support. Fan tray failure WARNING! The fan trays are hot swappable.
  • Page 86 Calculate the total power consumption, and make sure your power supplies can provide enough power. For more information, see H3C CR19000-8 Core Router Hardware Information and Specifications. Remove and reinstall the fabric module to make sure the module is installed securely. For more...
  • Page 87 Calculate the total power consumption, and make sure your power supplies can provide enough power. For more information, see H3C CR19000-8 Core Router Hardware Information and Specifications. Remove and reinstall the interface module to make sure it is installed securely. For more information about installing an interface module, see "Installing interface modules."...
  • Page 88 • Maintenance agreement or warranty card. • Brief issue description. • Brief explanation of the troubleshooting measures that have been taken. You can contact H3C Support through the phone, H3C website, or email. Phone: 400-810-0504 Website: http://www.h3c.com E-mail: service@h3c.com...
  • Page 89 Contents 10 Appendix A Engineering labels ··························································· 10-1 Labels for cables ··········································································································································· 10-1 Labels for signal cables ························································································································· 10-1 Labels for power cords ·························································································································· 10-1 Generic labels ······································································································································· 10-2 Labels for devices ········································································································································· 10-3 Filling in labels··············································································································································· 10-3 Affixing labels ················································································································································ 10-3 Affixing a label to a signal cable ············································································································...
  • Page 90 Appendix A Engineering labels Engineering labels are used to identify cables and devices for correct installation and easy maintenance. Two types of engineering labels are available: labels for cables and labels for devices. Labels for cables Cables include signal cables such as network cables and fibers, and power cords such as AC power cords and DC power cords.
  • Page 91 Figure10-2 Label for power cords (1) Cable tie (2) Dividing line on the label Generic labels A generic label is bar-shaped with fixed dimensions. It is applicable to both signal cables and power cords. A mark "TO:" is located at the upper left corner in the right area of the label to identify the peer end of the cable on which the label is affixed.
  • Page 92 Figure10-3 Generic label (1) Dividing line on the label (2) Cut dotted line Labels for devices A device label is used to identify the device name, model, address, and installation date. Filling in labels You can print or write desired contents on labels. As a best practice, print labels. To print labels, select a label printer and a proper label template as needed.
  • Page 93 Figure10-4 Affixing a label Adhesive side B02 03 12 Figure10-5 shows the affixed labels when the cable is laid vertically and horizontally. Figure10-5 Affixed labels Affixing a label to a power cord Stick the label to the recessed rectangular area on the identification plate. You can stick the label to either side of the identification plate.
  • Page 94 Figure10-6 Affixing a label B03 -48V2 Bind cable ties on both ends of a cable. After the bundling, the finished identification plate must be on top of the cable in horizontal cabling, or on the right side of the cable in vertical cabling. Make sure the label is facing out, as shown in Figure10-7.
  • Page 95 Figure10-8 Affixing a generic label B02 03 12 Adhesive side Affixing a label to a device Remove the device label and stick it to the device. You can stick a device label to any desired position on the device. Guidelines •...
  • Page 96 Table10-1 Information on a label affixed to an Ethernet cable Content Meaning Example • M—Row number of the rack in the equipment room, in the range of A to Z. • N—Column number of the rack in the equipment room, in MN—Rack number the range of 01 to 99.
  • Page 97 Engineering labels for optical fibers These labels are affixed to optical fibers that connect the fiber ports on the modules in a chassis, or connect fiber ports on fixed-port devices. Two types of labels are available for optical fibers: labels for a fiber that connects the fiber ports on two devices, labels for a fiber that connects the device and the optical distribution frame (ODF).
  • Page 98 Content Meaning Example • M—Row number of the rack in the equipment room, in the range of A to Z. • N—Column number of the rack in the MN—Row number and column equipment room, in the range of 01 to 99. number of ODF For example, G01 is the ODF of Row G and Column 01.
  • Page 99 Table10-4 Information on labels affixed to DC power cords Content Meaning • Loaded cabinet side—Only MN is used to identify the cabinet number (row MN(BC)-–48Vn number and column number in the equipment room). MN(BC)-RTN • Power cabinet side—MN identifies the row and column number of the power distribution equipment like the control cabinet and distribution box.
  • Page 100 cabinet number. The labels for AC power cords are affixed to one side of the identification plates on cable ties. Table10-5 Information on labels affixed to AC power cords Content Meaning MN: Rack number (row number and column number in the equipment room) or the location of the socket where the power is led in.

  • Page 101: Table Of Contents

    Contents 11 Appendix B Cable management ························································· 11-1 General cabling requirements ······················································································································· 11-1 Cable binding guidelines ······························································································································· 11-1 Routing signal cables ···································································································································· 11-3 Routing MPU cables ····························································································································· 11-4 Routing fabric module cables ················································································································ 11-4 Routing interface module cables ··········································································································· 11-5 Routing power cords ·····································································································································...

  • Page 102: Appendix B Cable Management

    Appendix B Cable management General cabling requirements Minimum curvature radius of cables • Attached power cord, communication cable, or ribbon cable—A minimum of five times the cable’s outer diameter. If the cable is frequently bent, connected and removed, the curvature radius must be a minimum of seven times the cable's outer diameter.
  • Page 103 • Route different types of cables (power cords and signal cables for example) separately. If they are close to one another, cross them over one another. If you route them in parallel, keep a minimum distance of 30 mm (1.18 in) between a power cord bundle and a signal cable bundle. •...

  • Page 104: Routing Signal Cables

    • Cables must be protected at points where they might rub or come in contact with sharp edges or heated areas. Use high temperature cables near heat sources. • Securely fasten cables and take adequate measures to prevent loose connections. Figure11-4 Securely fastening cables (1) Flat washer (2) Spring washer...

  • Page 105: Routing Mpu Cables

    Routing MPU cables The MPUs are on the left of the front panel. As a best practice, route MPU cables along the left chassis cable management brackets, as shown in Figure11-5. Figure11-5 Routing MPU cables Routing fabric module cables As a best practice, route the fabric module cables along the nearest fabric module cable management bracket and the nearest cable management brackets, as shown in Figure11-6.

  • Page 106: Routing Interface Module Cables

    Figure11-6 Routing fabric module cables Routing interface module cables For easy maintenance, route cables from ports on the left part of an interface module along the left chassis cable management bracket and from ports on the right part along the right chassis cable management bracket.

  • Page 107: Routing Power Cords

    Figure11-7 Routing interface module cables Routing power cords CAUTION: To protect cable adapters and converters, place them at the cabinet bottom. Do not place them at a location out of the cabinet and easy to reach. Before routing power cords in the equipment room, consider the layout of the equipment room, including the locations of the power distribution box, AC power strips, and lighting protection box.
  • Page 108 Contents 12 Appendix C Repacking the router ······················································· 12-1 Removing cables from the router ·················································································································· 12-1 Removing the power cords ··················································································································· 12-1 Removing the console cable ················································································································· 12-1 Removing the grounding cable ············································································································· 12-1 Removing the twisted pair cables and optical fibers ············································································· 12-1 Repacking the FRUs ·····································································································································...

  • Page 109: Appendix C Repacking The Router

    Appendix C Repacking the router This chapter describes how to repack the router chassis, power supplies, and modules. Removing cables from the router Before repacking the router, remove all cables such as the power cords, console cable, twisted pair cables, optical fibers, and grounding cable from the router. Removing the power cords Switch off the circuit breakers at the input end of all power cords.

  • Page 110: Repacking The Frus

    Repacking the FRUs Repacking power supplies CAUTION: To avoid device damage and bodily injury, switch off the circuit breakers at the input ends of all power cords and remove all the power cords before removing power supplies. To repack a power supply: Prepare the original packing materials, including the anti-static bag, foam cushion, and packing box for a power supply.

  • Page 111: Repacking The Router Chassis

    Place the fabric module slot filler panel and the foam cushion in the packing box, and seal the box with tape. Perform the same steps to repack the other fabric module slot filler panels. Repacking the router chassis Removing the chassis from the rack The router is heavy.

  • Page 112: Repacking The Router Chassis

    Repacking the router chassis Move the chassis so that the left and right edges of the chassis bottom are aligned with the left and right positioning lines respectively on the pallet. See Figure12-2 for the pallet. 12-4...
  • Page 113 Figure12-2 Pallet Use screws to attach the L-type brackets to the chassis, as shown by callout 1 in Figure12-3. Move the chassis so that the mounting holes in the pallet ear of the L-type brackets align with the mounting holes in the pallet. Use screws to attach the L-type brackets to the pallet, as shown by callout 2 in Figure12-3.
  • Page 114 Figure12-4 Placing the carton over the router Put the foam cushion onto the chassis top, and make sure the mounting brackets seat into the internal notches of the foam cushion. Fit the accessory box into the rear notch of the foam cushion. Then close the top cover of the carton.
  • Page 115 Figure12-5 Putting the foam cusion and carton top cover in place 12-7...

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