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H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 6W100-20230301...
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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 This installation guides you through installation of your S7500X-G switch, including preparing for installation, installing the device, installing FRUs, connecting the device to the network, troubleshooting, and replacement procedures. This preface includes the following topics about the documentation: • Audience.
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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.
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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.
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Contents 1 Preparing for installation ·········································································· 1-1 Safety recommendations ································································································································ 1-1 General safety recommendations ··········································································································· 1-1 Electricity safety ······································································································································ 1-1 Handling safety ······································································································································· 1-1 ESD prevention ······································································································································· 1-2 Laser safety ············································································································································· 1-2 Examining the installation site ························································································································· 1-2 Weight support ········································································································································ 1-2 Temperature ············································································································································...
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Preparing for installation This document is applicable to the following switch models: • S7503X-G • S7503X-M-G • S7506X-G • S7506X-G-PoE • S7510X-G • S7510X-G-PoE Safety recommendations To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read the safety recommendations in this chapter carefully before installing the switch.
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• Remove all the external cables (including the power cords) before moving the chassis. • Use a minimum of two people to move the switch, and use a mechanical lift if necessary. • Move the switch carefully. ESD prevention To prevent the electric component from being damaged by the electrostatic discharge (ESD), adhere to the following requirements: •...
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Table 1-1 Temperature requirements Temperature Range Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F) Humidity Maintain appropriate humidity in your equipment room, as described in Table 1-2. • Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property change of materials, and metal corrosion.
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The total power consumption of a switch is determined mainly by its configurations including types and quantities of cards and fan tray power consumption. For more information about the total power consumption of the switch, see H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications.
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Figure 1-1 Airflow through the chassis (S7506X-G switch) (1) Direction of the airflow into the power modules (2) Direction of the airflow out of the power modules (3) Direction of the airflow into the chassis (4) Direction of the airflow out of the chassis Space For easy installation and maintenance, follow these space requirements: •...
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Model Chassis depth Rack requirements • • 61 mm (2.40 in) from the rack-facing A minimum of 61 mm (2.40 in) surface of the mounting brackets to the between the front rack posts and the front ends of the cable management front door.
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Figure 1-3 Switch depth (S7506X-G switch) 416 mm (16.38 in) 99 mm (3.90 in) (1) Handle at the chassis rear (2) Cable management bracket Installation accessories and tools Installation accessories Table 1-4 lists the installation accessories provided with the switch. Table 1-4 Installation accessories Item Quantity...
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NOTE: The figures in this table are for illustration only. Tools and equipment Prepare the following tools and equipment yourself: • Mechanical lift. • Phillips screwdrivers P1–100 mm, P2–150 mm, and P3–250 mm. • Flat-blade screwdriver P4–75 mm. • Marker. •...
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Contents 2 Installing the switch ·················································································· 2-1 Installation flow················································································································································ 2-1 Confirming installation preparations ················································································································ 2-2 Attaching slide rails and cage nuts to the rack ································································································ 2-2 Installing slide rails ·································································································································· 2-2 Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting brackets ·············································································· 2-6 Attaching accessories to the chassis ··············································································································...
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Installing the switch IMPORTANT: Keep the packages of the switch and the components for future use. NOTE: The chassis and FRU views in the figures in this section are for illustration only. Installation flow Figure 2-1 Installation flow Start Pre-installation check Attach cage nuts and slide rails to the rack...
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Verify that the slide rails can support the weight of the switch before attaching it to the switch. For the weight of the switch, see H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications. As a best practice, order the H3C Slide Rail Accessories,500mm-800mm (LSTM2KSGD0) for the switch.
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Figure 2-2 Right slide rail 1RU (Rack Unit)=44.45mm(1.75 in) (1) Guide rail (2) Sign (3) Installation hole Table 2-2 Description for signs on the slide rails Sign Meaning Remarks Front end of the left slide rail Mount this end to the front left rack post. Front end of the right slide rail Mount this end to the front right rack post.
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Figure 2-3 Locating the position on the rack for installing the slide rail 1 RU 1 RU 1 RU (1) Middle of the narrower metal area between holes Install six cage nuts on the square holes in each rack post, as shown in Figure 2-4.
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Figure 2-5 Attaching a slide rail to a front rack post Keep the slide rail horizontally and adjust its length until the installation holes on the rear end of the slide rail touch the cage nuts on the rear rack post. Then fasten the screws. TIP: Install a screw in each mounting hole of the slide rail to ensure its weight bearing capacity.
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Figure 2-6 Installed slide rails Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting brackets Determine and mark the cage nut installation holes on the front rack posts ,as shown in Figure 2-7. Install cage nuts, as shown in Figure 2-4.
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Figure 2-7 Installing cage nuts (S7506X-G switch) (1) Cage nuts NOTE: When preparing for installation, make sure the total height of the switches to be installed does not exceed the height of the rack. Attaching accessories to the chassis Installing mounting brackets and cable management bracket Before installing the switch in the rack, attach the mounting brackets and cable management bracket (shipped with the chassis) to the switch.
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Figure 2-8 Attaching the cable management bracket to the left mounting bracket Facing the front of the switch, mount the mounting bracket with the cable management bracket to the left of the switch, and mount the other mounting bracket to the right of the switch (where the fan tray is located).
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Fasten the captive screws, as shown by callout 3 in Figure 2-10. Figure 2-10 Installing an air filter (S7506X-G switch) Mounting the switch in the rack CAUTION: • Do not hold the handle of the fan tray, power module, or the back cover of the chassis, or the air vents of chassis to move the switch.
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Figure 2-11 Installing the chassis in the rack (S7506X-G switch) NOTE: If the screw holes in the mounting brackets cannot align with the cage nuts on the rack, verify that the bottom edge of the slide rail aligns with the middle of the narrowest metal area between holes and that the cage nuts are installed in the correct holes.
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Figure 2-12 Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip Grounding the switch through an AC power cord CAUTION: • Make sure the AC power supply uses a three-wire cable with a protection wire, and the AC power cord is reliably grounded at the power distribution room or AC power supply transformer side. •...
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Grounding the switch through the RTN wire of a DC power cord CAUTION: Make sure the RTN busbar in the equipment room is reliably grounded. If the switch is powered by a –48 VDC power supply and no grounding strip is available at the installation site, you can ground the switch through the return (RTN) wire of a DC power cord, as shown in Figure...
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Contents 3 Installing FRUs ························································································ 3-1 Attaching an ESD wrist strap ·························································································································· 3-1 Installing cards ················································································································································ 3-2 Installing the power supply system ················································································································· 3-3 Installing a power module adapter ·········································································································· 3-3 Installing a power module ······················································································································· 3-4 Connecting the power cord ····················································································································· 3-5 (Optional) Installing transceiver modules and network cables ······································································...
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Installing FRUs WARNING! Do not install the switch, modules, and cables when the switch has power. There is no required order for installing FRUs. As a best practice, connect power cords after you complete FRU installations. The chassis and module views in the figures in this section are for illustration only. IMPORTANT: Keep the chassis and the component packages for future use.
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Installing cards The installation procedures for MPUs and interface modules are similar. Unless otherwise stated, MPUs and interface modules are collectively referred to as "cards" in this document. These cards are hot swappable. IMPORTANT: • Before installing a card in the chassis, make sure the connectors on the card are not broken or blocked to avoid damaging the backplane.
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The switch uses 1+1 power module redundancy and supports dual grid inputs. The switch supports AC and DC power. For information about the power modules available for the switch, see H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Hardware Information and Specification.
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Figure 3-3 Installing a power module adapter Installing a power module CAUTION: • Before installing a power module, make sure the switch on the power module is in the OFF position. • Do not install power modules of different models on the same switch. •...
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PSR2800-ACV power modules use 16A power cords. You must prepare a 16A power strip and make sure the AC power supply system can provide enough power. For the power cords used in different countries or regions, see H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications.
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Power input Model Description (AC/DC) PSR650C-12A/PSR1200-A/PSR1400-A/PSR2800-ACV power PSR1200-A module PSR1400-A PSR2800-ACV PSR1400-A Connecting the power cord for a PSR1400-A/PSR2800-ACV power module PSR2800-ACV PSR2500-12AHD Connecting the power cord for a PSR2500-12AHD power module PSR650-D Connecting the power cord for a PSR650-D/PSR650C-12D power module PSR650C-12D PSR1200-D...
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Connecting the power cord for a PSR650C-12A/PSR1200-A/PSR1400-A/PSR2800-ACV power module If a PSR1400-A or PSR2800-ACV power module is provided with a releasable cable tie, use the following procedure to connect the power cord for the power module. The power cord connection procedure is similar for the PSR650C-12A, PSR1200-A, PSR1400-A, and PSR2800-ACV power modules.
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Connect the power cord to the power receptacle on the power module, and ensure a good contact. Fasten the right part of the power cord retainer to lock the power cord. Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC power source. Figure 3-7 Connecting the power cord for a PSR1400-A power module Connecting the power cord for a PSR2500-12AHD power module Unpack the power cord and verify that the power cord model is correct.
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Figure 3-8 Connecting a 16A AC power cord for a PSR2500-12AHD power module Connecting the power cord for a PSR650-D/PSR650C-12D power module CAUTION: When connecting the DC power cord to the DC wiring terminals, make sure the circuit breaker at the power input end is off.
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Figure 3-9 Connecting the power cord for a PSR650-D power module Connecting the power cord for a PSR1200-D power module Loosen the captive screw that secures the terminal block to the chassis and remove the terminal block. Figure 3-10 Removing the terminal block Unpack the DC power cord provided with the power module.
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Figure 3-11 Inserting the DC power cord into the terminal block Correctly orient the terminal block plug and insert it into the power module. Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the screw on the plug. Figure 3-12 Attaching the terminal block to the power module Connect the other end of the DC power cord to the DC power source.
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Connect the end of the blue DC power cord marked with – to the negative terminal (–) on the power module. Connect the end of the black DC power cord marked with + to the RTN (+) terminals on the power module.
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CAUTION: • Be careful not to touch the golden plating on a transceiver module during the installation process. • Before installing a transceiver module, remove the optical fibers, if any, from it. • Make sure the transceiver module is aligned correctly with the target port before pushing it into the port.
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Connecting a network cable CAUTION: When you connect a network cable, follow these restrictions and guidelines: • Make sure the two modular ends of a network cable are compatible with the ports into which they will be inserted. • Do not touch the golden plating on the two modular ends of a network cable. •...
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Contents 4 Connecting your switch to the network ····················································· 4-1 Accessing the switch for the first time ············································································································· 4-1 Setting up the configuration environment································································································ 4-1 Setting terminal parameters ···················································································································· 4-2 Powering on the switch ··························································································································· 4-3 Connecting the switch to the network ············································································································· 4-4 Connecting your switch to the network through twisted pair cables························································...
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Connecting your switch to the network This chapter describes how to connect your switch to a network. Accessing the switch for the first time The first time you access the switch you must use a console cable to connect a console terminal, for example, a PC, to the console port or USB console port on the switch.
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Figure 4-2 Console cable connecting the USB port and the USB console port Type A connector Type B connector Table 4-2 Pinouts for the console cable connecting the USB port and the USB console port USB A pin Signal Micro USB Type B pin Signal VBUS VBUS...
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• Bits per second—9,600. • Data bits—8. • Stop bits—1. • Parity—None. • Flow control—None. Powering on the switch Before powering on the switch, verify that the following conditions are met: • The switch has been steadily mounted. • All the cards have been correctly installed. •...
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For more information about the two commands, see H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Network Management and Monitoring Command Reference. For more information about twister pair cable, optical fibers, and copper cables, see H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications.
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• Never use excessive force to the fiber connector. Never pull, press, or extrude the fiber fiercely. For the allowed maximum tensile load and crush load, see H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications. The installation of different optical fiber connectors is similar.
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NOTE: For the BIDI modules, you do not need to differentiate between the transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) ports. For other types of transceiver modules, the Tx port on one end must connect to the RX port on the other end. Figure 4-4 Using an LC optical fiber connector to connect an SFP module Figure 4-5 Using an MPO optical fiber connector to connect a QSFP module MPO plug...
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Contents 5 Replacement procedures ········································································· 5-1 Replacing mounting brackets ·························································································································· 5-1 Replacing the power supply system ··············································································································· 5-2 Replacing a power module adapter ········································································································ 5-2 Removing a power module ····················································································································· 5-3 Replacing a card ············································································································································· 5-4 Replacing a fan tray ········································································································································ 5-5 Removing a fan tray ································································································································...
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Replacement procedures CAUTION: • Ensure electrical safety when you hot swap an FRU. • To avoid bodily injury and device damage, strictly follow the replacement procedure in this section when you replace a component. • As a best practice to avoid data theft, remove all data from an FRU that has a storage medium, for example, a disk or flash before disposal of that FRU.
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Figure 5-2 Removing mounting brackets (S7506X-G switch) Install the new mounting brackets. For more information about how to install mounting brackets, see "Installing mounting brackets and cable management bracket." Cooperate with one or more people to push the chassis back to the rack, and fasten the screws to secure the chassis to the rack.
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Figure 5-3 Removing a power module adapter Removing a power module WARNING! • Do not install AC and DC power modules on the same switch. Do not install power modules of different models on the same switch. To avoid damage to the switch, power off the switch before you replace the two power modules with a different model.
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Prepare an antistatic mat to place the removed power module. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it has a good skin contact and is reliably grounded. For more information, see "Attaching an ESD wrist strap." Turn off the switch on the power module. Remove the cable from the power module.
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• To ensure correct operation of the switch, install a new fan tray within five minutes after the fan tray is removed. NOTE: To examine fan status, use the command. For more information, see H3C display fan S7500X-G Switch Series Fundamentals Command Reference. Removing a fan tray Prepare an antistatic mat to place the removed fan tray.
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Use a screwdriver to fasten the captive screw on the fan tray. Examine the FAN LEDs on the MPU of the switch. If the OK LED is on, the fan tray is installed successfully. For more information about the FAN LEDs, see H3C S7500X-G Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications.
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Figure 5-9 Installing a fan tray Replacing an air filter CAUTION: Clean air filters every three months to guarantee adequate ventilation and avoid over-temperature. To replace an air filter: Loosen the captive screw on the air filter, as shown by callout 1 in Figure 5-10.
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Figure 5-10 Removing an air filter Replacing a transceiver module or network cable 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 switch is operating. In case of limited space, you can use tweezers (provider with the device) to remove a transceiver module or optical fiber.
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Pivot the bail latch down to the horizontal position. For QSFP+ and QSFP28 modules that use a plastic pull latch, skip this step. Hold the bail latch to pull the module out of the slot. Insert the dust plugs into the removed module, and put the module into its packaging bag. Make sure you apply force in the direction parallel to the ground.
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Figure 5-12 Removing an SFP+ DAC cable Install a new cable. For the installation procedures, see "Connecting a network cable." 5-10...
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Contents 6 Appendix A Engineering labels ······························································· 6-1 Labels for cables ············································································································································· 6-1 Labels for signal cables ··························································································································· 6-1 Labels for power cords ···························································································································· 6-1 Generic labels ········································································································································· 6-2 Labels for devices ··········································································································································· 6-3 Filling in labels················································································································································· 6-3 Affixing labels ·················································································································································· 6-3 Affixing a label to a signal cable ··············································································································...
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Appendix A Engineering labels Engineering labels are used to identify cables and devices for easy maintenance after installation. There are two types of engineering labels, 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.
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Figure 6-2 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.
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Figure 6-3 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, installation date, and so on. 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.
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Figure 6-4 Affixing a label Stick side B02 03 Figure 6-5 shows the affixed labels when the cable is laid vertically and horizontally. Figure 6-5 Affixed labels TO : B0 2 0 3 1 2 Affixing a label to a power cord Stick the label to the recessed rectangular area on the identification plate.
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Figure 6-6 Affixing a label B03 -48V2 Bind cable ties on both ends of a cable. After the bundling, the finished identification plate should 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 Figure 6-7.
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Figure 6-8 Affixing a generic label B02 03 12 Stick 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 •...
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Content Meaning Example Numbered in top-down and left-right order with two C—Slot number digits, for example, 01. Numbered in top-down and left-right order with two D—Ethernet port number digits, for example, 01. • M—Row number of the rack in the equipment room, in the range of A to Z.
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Table 6-2 Information on labels affixed to the fiber between two devices 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—Rack number equipment room, in the range of 01 to For example, A01.
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Content Meaning Example Numbered in bottom-up order with two digits, B—Chassis number for example, 01. Numbered in top-down and left-right order C—Slot number with two digits, for example, 01. Numbered in top-down and left-right order D—Fiber port number with two digits, for example, 05. R—Optical receiving interface T—Optical transmitting interface...
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Content Meaning • Power cabinet side—MN identifies the row and column number of the power distribution equipment like the control cabinet and distribution box. BC identifies the row and column number of the –48V connector (if there is no row number or column number, or the connector can be identified MN(BC)-PGND without them, BC can be omitted).
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Table 6-5 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. The location of the socket is marked according to onsite situation. If the sockets can be MN-AC identified by row number and column number, they can be numbered following the same rule for the rack number.
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Figure 6-14 Example of a device label 6-12...
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Appendix B Cable management Label cables before you route or bundle them. For more information about labeling cables, see "Appendix A Engineering labels." Cable management guidelines When you route and bundle up cables, follow these guidelines: • Bind cables neatly for easy maintenance and expansion. •...
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Figure 7-2 Binding the cables • When you route cables through sharp sheet metal penetration points or along sharp edges of mechanical parts, use bushings or take any other action to protect the cables from being cut or abraded. The sheet metal penetration points must be smooth and fully rounded. •...
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Cable management examples The devices in the following figures are for illustration only. Figure 7-4 Network cable management Figure 7-5 Optical fiber management Use strapping tapes to carefully bind optical fibers. Avoid excessive force. For more information, see the instructions shipped with the strapping tapes.
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