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H3C Magic BS200 Series GE Switch Installation Guide New H3C Intelligence Terminal Co., Ltd. Document version: 5W100-20230206...
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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.
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Preface H3C Magic BS200 Series GE Switch Installation Guide introduces the appearance, installation and troubleshooting of the Magic BS200 Switch Series. This preface includes the following topics about the documentation: • Audience • Conventions Audience This documentation is intended for: •...
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GUI conventions Convention Description Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For Boldface example, the New User window opens; click OK. Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create > > Folder.
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Convention Description Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security gateway, or load balancing device. Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL VPN, IPS, or ACG module. Examples provided in this document Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model, configuration, or software version.
Introduction Overview H3C Magic BS200 Switch Series (hereinafter referred to as BS200) are a portfolio of GE cloud-managed network switches. The switch, adopting a brand new software and hardware platform, supports one-key switching among four operating modes (standard switch, port isolation, uplink aggregation, and network clone), providing an effective response to a variety of complex network environments.
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Item BS216 BS224 Maximum power ≤ 11 W ≤ 16.5 W consumption Supporting 4 operating models, including standard, isolation, aggregation, and Working mode clone Cooling system Natural cooling Chassis leakage current EN/IEC 62368-1 compliance Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing Fire resistance...
Chassis view BS216 switch Figure2-1 BS216 front panel (1): Ethernet port LED (2): 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port (3): 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port (Uplink port) (4): Function key (5): Mode LED (6): Power status LED (Power) Figure2-2 BS216 rear panel (1): AC-input power receptacle (2): Grounding screw BS218F-HP switch Figure2-3 BS218F-HP front panel...
(9): Power status LED (Power) (10): Optical port status LED Figure2-4 BS218F-HP rear panel (1): AC-input power receptacle (2): Grounding screw BS224 switch Figure2-5 BS224 front panel (1): Ethernet port LED (2): 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port (3): 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port (Uplink port) (4): Function key (5): Mode LED (6): Power status LED (Power)
Ports and LEDs Ports Function key The switch series provide a function key for selecting one operating mode among the 4 operating modes. The default operating mode is "standard switch". Operation instructions The function key employs an anti-miscontact design. Table3-1 describes the instructions for using the function key.
Working mode Description Application Apply to the "network clone" Network clone Disable traffic control, but enable port negotiation. application scenario mode. NOTE: • Traffic control: When a local port receives a packet that is faster than a line speed from a remote end, the local port will automatically send flow control frames to the remote port to request the remote port to reduce the transmitting speed, thus ensuring proper communication.
• H3C SFP transceiver modules and cables are recommended. • The H3C SFP transceiver modules and cables available for the SFP ports are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of H3C SFP transceiver modules and cables available for the SFP ports, contact your H3C sales representative or technical support engineer.
Table3-6 Description for the mode LED LED mark Status Description Standard Steady green The mode has taken effect. Isolation Flashing green The operating mode is being selected. Aggregation The mode hasn't taken effect. Clone 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet port LED Each Ethernet port of one switch has an LED, the Link/Act LED. Table3-7 describes the Link/Act LED.
Table3-9 PoE status LED Switch model LED mark Status Description Steady yellow Power supply to a remote device is proper. BS218F-HP PoE status Flashing yellow Power supply to a remote device is improper. No power supply to a remote device. PoE MAX status LED Some PoE models of the switch series provide PoE MAX LEDs.
Cooling system With an efficient cooling system, the switch ensures that the heat generated can be discharged in time to improve its stability. Install the switch by considering the ventilation conditions of the environment. Some models of the switch series are provided with fixed fans: •...
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Contents 1 Preparing for installation ·········································································· 1-1 Safety recommendations ································································································································ 1-1 Examining the installation site ························································································································· 1-1 Temperature/Humidity ····························································································································· 1-1 Cleanliness ·············································································································································· 1-2 Corrosive gas limit ··································································································································· 1-2 EMI ·························································································································································· 1-3 Laser safety ············································································································································· 1-3 Package contents············································································································································ 1-3 Installation tools ·············································································································································· 1-4 2 Installing the switch ··················································································...
Preparing for installation Safety recommendations To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by incorrect use, read the following safety recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition. • Before cleaning the switch, remove all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch with wet cloth or liquid.
Cleanliness Dust buildup on the chassis might cause electrostatic adsorption and dust corrosion, resulting in poor contact of metal connectors and contact points. This might shorten the device's lifetime and even cause device failure in the worst case. The dust concentration limit in the equipment room is shown in the table below.
To maintain cleanliness in the equipment room, follow these guidelines: • As a best practice, do not build the equipment room in a place with a high concentration of corrosive gases. • Make sure the equipment room is not connected to sewer, vertical shaft, or septic tank pipelines and keep it far away from these pipelines.
Item Quantity Description Power cord 1.5 m (59.05 in) • For equipment at the width of 294 mm (11.57 in): 95×25×43.6 mm (3.74×0.98×1.72 in) Mounting • brackets For equipment at the width of 440 mm (17.32 in): 39×21×43.6 mm (1.54×0.83×1.72 in) Φ13×4.5 mm (0.18 in) Rubber foot •...
Installing the switch Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack Mounting brackets Table2-1 Mounting brackets applicable to the switch Switch model Mounting brackets Description BS216 Mounting bracket A (provided) See A in Figure2-1 BS224 BS218F-HP Mounting bracket B (provided) See B in Figure2-1 Figure2-1 Mounting brackets (1) Screw hole for attaching the bracket to the...
Figure2-2 Attaching mounting bracket A (BS216 switch) Figure2-3 Attaching mounting bracket B (BS218F-HP switch) Rack-mounting the switch NOTE: The mounting brackets are for fixation, instead of weight bearing. A rack is required to be fixed under the chassis for support during installation. Wear an ESD wrist strap.
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Figure2-4 Mounting a BS216 switch in the rack Figure2-5 Mounting a BS218F-HP switch in the rack...
Mounting the switch on a workbench If a standard 19-inch rack is not available, you can place you switch on a workbench. To mount the switch on a workbench: Place the switch with bottom up. Clean the round holes in the chassis bottom with dry cloth. Attach the rubber feet to the four round holes in the chassis bottom.
must be well grounded, in order to make induced electricity and leaked electricity can safely flow into the earth, improving the electromagnetic immunity of the switch. Attach the ring terminal end of the grounding cable to the grounding hole in the switch: Remove the grounding screw from the grounding hole in the rear panel of the switch.
• Confirm that the types of the selected optical cable connectors and modules match. • Install the optical module and the optical cables. Do not insert the optical cables directly to the optical port. To install the optical cables: Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the handle of the optical module flips up vertically and locks in the top buckle.
Figure2-9 Connect the AC power cord Verifying the installation After you complete the installation, verify that: • There is enough space for heat dissipation around the switch, and the rack or workbench is stable. • The grounding cable is securely connected. •...
Troubleshooting This documentation provides some regular for troubleshooting. If any fault persists, contact H3C customer support. Fault Troubleshooting Verify that the power cords are correctly connected. Power LED off Verify that the power supply is on. Verify that the network cable is securely inserted in the Ethernet port.
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