Configuring Irf; General Restrictions And Configuration Guidelines; Software Requirements; Irf Physical Interface Requirements - H3C S5130-28F-EI Configuration Manual

Configuring IRF

To ensure a successful IRF setup, read the configuration restrictions and guidelines carefully before you
connect and set up an IRF fabric.

General restrictions and configuration guidelines

Software requirements

All IRF member devices must run the same software image version. Make sure the software auto-update
function is enabled on all member devices.

IRF physical interface requirements

Use SFP+ ports on the front panel for IRF connection.
Selecting transceiver modules and cables
When you select transceiver modules and cables, follow these restrictions and guidelines:
Use Category 6A (or above) twisted-pair cables to connect 10-GE ports for a short-distance
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connection.
• Use SFP+ DAC cables to connect SFP+ ports for a short-distance connection.
Use SFP+ transceiver modules and fibers to connect SFP+ ports for a long-distance connection.
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The transceiver modules at the two ends of an IRF link must be the same type.
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For more information about the SFP+ ports, SFP+ DAC cables, and SFP+ transceiver modules, see the
switch installation guide. For detailed information about the SFP+ transceiver modules, see H3C Low End
Series Ethernet Switches Pluggable Modules Manual.
NOTE:
The SFP+ modules and SFP+ DAC cables available for the switch are subject to change over time. For the
most up-to-date list of SFP+ modules and DAC cables, contact your H3C sales representative.
IRF physical interface location and binding restrictions
Device model
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S5130-28S-EI
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S5130-28S-PWR-EI
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S5130-28S-HPWR-EI
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S5130-28F-EI
Candidate IRF physical interfaces
The four SFP+ ports on the front
panel.
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Requirements
No binding restrictions. You can bind the
four ports as needed to any IRF ports.