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H3C S10500X Switch Series Installation Guide New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. http://www.h3c.com Document version: 6W108-20240123...
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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 The H3C S10500X Switch Series Installation Guide describes how to install the H3C S10500X switches. This preface includes the following topics about the documentation: • Audience. • Conventions. • Documentation feedback. Audience This documentation is intended for: • Network planners.
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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. An alert that calls attention to essential information.
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Documentation feedback You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com. We appreciate your comments.
Any attempt to move the switch with these parts might cause equipment damage and even bodily injury. When you move an H3C S10500X switch, follow these guidelines: • Remove all external cables, including the power cords, before moving the chassis.
The H3C S10500X switches are Class 1 laser products. Examining the installation site The H3C S10500X switches must be used indoors. To ensure correct operation and long service life of your switch, the installation site must meet the requirements in this section.
• Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property change of materials, and metal corrosion. • Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and cause problems including loose mounting screws and circuit failure. Table 1-2 Humidity requirements Humidity Range...
Select power modules and identify the number of power modules. The total maximum output power of all power modules must be higher than the system power consumption. For more information about available power modules, see H3C S10500X Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications.
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Figure 1-1 Airflow through the S10506X chassis (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 Figure 1-2 Airflow through the S10508X chassis (1) Direction of the airflow into the power modules (2) Direction of the airflow out of the power modules...
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Figure 1-3 Airflow through the S10508X-V chassis (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...
Figure 1-4 Airflow through the S10516X chassis (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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Make sure the rack has enough space to accommodate the switch. See Table 1-5 for rack requirements. For more information about chassis dimensions, see H3C S10500X Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications. Table 1-5 Switch dimensions and rack requirements Model...
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Figure 1-5 shows the depth of the S10506X, S10508X, and S10510X switches. Figure 1-6 Figure 1-7 shows the depths of the S10516X and S10508X-V switches, respectively. Figure 1-5 Switch depth (S10506X switch) 90 mm 672 mm (26.46 in) (3.54 in) (1) Ejector lever of a switching fabric module (2) Cable management bracket...
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Figure 1-6 S10516X switch depth 114 mm 663 mm (26.10 in) (4.49 in) (1) Handle at the chassis rear (2) Power cord management bracket 1-10...
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Figure 1-7 S10508X-V switch depth 681 mm (26.81 in) 78 mm (3.07 in) (1) Ejector lever of a switching fabric module (2) Power cord management bracket 1-11...
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• Tape. • Diagonal pliers, wire-stripping pliers, and wire clippers. • M6 wrench. • Cables such as network cables and fiber cables. • Meters and equipment, such as hub and multimeter. • Configuration terminal, such as PC. NOTE: The rack installation accessories and tools vary by rack model and are not included in this section. For more information, see the installation guide for the rack.
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Contents 2 Installing the switch in a rack ··································································· 2-1 Confirming installation preparations ················································································································ 2-1 Attaching slide rails and cage nuts to the rack ································································································ 2-1 Installing slide rails ·································································································································· 2-1 Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting brackets ·············································································· 2-5 (Optional) Installing air filters···························································································································...
The slide rails can support the weight of the switch. For the weights of the S10500X switches, see H3C S10500X Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications. As a best practice, order the H3C Slide Rail Accessories, 500mm-800mm (LSTM2KSGD0) for the switch. The accessories can be used in racks where the distance between the front and rear rack posts fits the H3C slide rails.
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To install slide rails: Read the signs on the slide rails (see Table 2-1) to avoid making a mistake. Figure 2-1 Right slide rail 1RU ( Rack U ni t ) =44.45mm( 1 .7 5 i n) (1) Guide rail (2) Sign (3) Installation hole Table 2-1 Description for signs on the slide rails...
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Figure 2-2 Determining the cage nut installation holes by using a slide rail 1 RU 1 RU (1) Middle of the narrower metal area between holes Install six cage nuts in the square holes in each rack post, as shown in Figure 2-3.
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Figure 2-4 Attaching the right slide rail to the right 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. Install a screw in each mounting hole of the slide rail to ensure its weight bearing capacity.
Figure 2-5 Installed slide rails Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting brackets Before mounting the chassis in the rack, install cage nuts on the front rack posts for attaching the mounting brackets: Use one of the following methods to locate and mark the cage nut installation holes on the front rack posts: Use a mounting bracket.
Figure 2-6 Installing cage nuts (1) Cage nuts (Optional) Installing air filters Air filters are optional components for the S10500X switches. As a best practice, install air filters before mounting the chassis in a rack. • For an S10506X or S10510X switch, install one air filter at the left side of the chassis. •...
Installing an air filter for an S10506X or S10510X switch The air filter installation procedure is similar for the S10506X and S10510X switches. This section installs an air filter on an S10506X switch. To install an air filter: Unpack the air filter and metal bars. As shown by callout 1 in Figure 2-7, place the metal bars against the chassis and align the...
Figure 2-8 Installing air filters for an S10508X switch Installing air filters for an S10508X-V switch Installing an air filter over the power module section Place the air filter over the air inlet vents above the power module section. Align the guide pins on the air filter with the pin holes in the chassis and attach the air filter to the chassis.
Installing air filters on the left and right of the power module section You can install air filters on the left and right of the power module section. The installation procedures for the two air filters are the same. To install the air filter on the left or right of the power module section: Fit the pegs on the air filter into the peg holes.
Figure 2-11 Installing the chassis in the rack If the mounting 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 narrower metal area between holes and that the cage nuts are installed in the correct holes.
Figure 2-12 Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip Grounding the switch through the PE wire of an AC power supply CAUTION: Make sure the AC power supply uses a three-wire cable with a protection wire, and the PE wire of the AC power supply is reliably grounded at the power distribution room or AC power supply transformer side.
Grounding the switch through the RTN wire of a DC power supply CAUTION: Make sure the RTN wire is reliably grounded from the DC egress of the DC power cabinet. 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 the DC power supply, as shown in Figure...
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Contents 3 Installing FRUs ························································································ 3-1 Attaching an ESD wrist strap ·························································································································· 3-1 Installing a card ··············································································································································· 3-2 Installing a power module ······························································································································· 3-3 Installing a power module ······················································································································· 3-4 Connecting an AC power cord ················································································································ 3-5 Connecting a DC power cord ·················································································································· 3-5 Installing fan trays ···········································································································································...
Installing FRUs Attaching an ESD wrist strap Every S10500X switch provides an ESD wrist strap. To minimize ESD damage to electronic components, wear the ESD wrist strap and make sure it is reliably grounded when installing modules. To use an ESD wrist strap: Make sure the switch is reliably grounded.
Installing a card 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. • To ensure good ventilation, install a filler panel in an empty slot. •...
Figure 3-2 Installing a card NOTE: Some card slots are shipped with no filler panels installed. The preceding figure is for illustration only. Installing a power module CAUTION: • Provide a circuit breaker for each power module and make sure the circuit breaker is off before installation.
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An AC power module and a DC power module are installed in the same way. This section uses an AC power module as an example. For information about AC and DC power modules, see H3C AC1200 Power Module User Manual, H3C AC2500 Power Module User Manual and H3C DC2400 Power Module User Manual.
Connecting an AC power cord CAUTION: Before connecting an AC power cord, make sure the AC power source circuit breaker is switched off. To connect an AC power cord: Connect the female connector of the power cord to the power receptacle on the power module. As shown in Figure 3-5, use a removable cable tie to secure the power cord to the power cord...
Figure 3-6 Connecting a DC power cord (Optional.) Use a cable tie to secure the power cord to the power cord management bracket. For more information, see Figure 3-5. The power cord management bracket on an S10516X switch has a cutout in each hook. You can also feed the removable cable tie through the cutout to secure the power cord.
Figure 3-7 Installing a fan tray (Optional) Installing transceiver modules and network cables 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. Installing an SFP+/SFP/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 transceiver module CAUTION:...
Unpack the SFP+ transceiver module. It comes with the bail latch catching the knob on the top of the transceiver module. Grasp the transceiver module between your thumb and index finger. Align it with the fiber port and push it gently into the port until it snaps into place. Transceiver modules and fiber ports have disorientation rejection designs.
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Remove the dust plug from the target fiber port. Unpack the cable. As shown in Figure 3-9, align the module end of the cable with the fiber port and push it gently into the port until you feel it snaps into place. Transceiver modules and fiber ports have disorientation rejection structures.
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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 ···················································································································· 4-3 Powering on the switch ··························································································································· 4-3 Configuring the switch ····································································································································· 4-5 Configuring authentication on a user interface························································································...
You manage console or USB console login users at AUX user interfaces, and manage Telnet and SSH users at VTY user interfaces. For more information about login methods and user interfaces, see H3C S10500X Switch Series Fundamentals Configuration Guide. 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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• Console cable connecting the USB console port on a switch and the USB port on a terminal The console cable has one mini-USB A/B connector for connecting to the USB console port on the switch and one USB A connector for connecting to the USB port on the terminal. Figure 4-2 shows the console cable and Table 4-2...
Figure 4-3 Connecting the console port to the terminal Console port USB console port Setting terminal parameters To access the device through the console port, you must run a terminal emulator program, TeraTermPro or PuTTY, on the configuration terminal. For information about using a terminal emulator program, see the program's user guide.
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The following is a sample output you can see on the terminal: RAM test successful. Press Ctrl+T to start five-step full RAM test... Press Ctrl+Y to start nine-step full RAM test... System is starting... Press Ctrl+D to access BASIC-BOOTWARE MENU... Booting Normal Extended BootWare The Extended BootWare is self-decompressing..Done.
These ports use RJ-45 connectors and support MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing. Use category-6A or category-7 twisted pair cables to connect 10GBASE-T ports and category-5 or above to connect other ports. For more information about twisted pair cables, see H3C S10500X Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications.
For more information about optical fibers, see H3C S10500X Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications. To connect a fiber port to a peer device through optical fibers: Install a transceiver module into the port.
Testing connectivity After you connect the switch to the network, use the command to test the network ping tracert connectivity. For more information about these commands, see H3C S10500X Switch Series Network Management and Monitoring Command References.
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Contents 5 Replacement procedures ········································································· 5-1 Replacing a power module······························································································································ 5-1 Replacing a card ············································································································································· 5-3 Replacing a fan tray ········································································································································ 5-4 Replacing an air filter ······································································································································ 5-4 Replacing the air filter for an S10506X or S10510X switch ···································································· 5-5 Replacing an air filter for an S10508X switch ·························································································...
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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DC power cord: Remove the cable ties from the power cord, loosen the captive screw on the power cord plug, and remove the plug from the power module. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the power module, and then grasp the captive screw between your thumb and index finger to carefully pull out the handle on the power module.
Replacing a card CAUTION: • To remove the only MPU on the switch, first power off the switch. • Before you remove an MPU or service module, remove the cables from it. • Before you install the removed card again, make sure the status LED on it is off. •...
Replacing a fan tray CAUTION: • To avoid bodily injury, do not touch the rotating fans when replacing a fan tray. • To ensure good ventilation, install a new fan tray within two minutes after removing the old one. • To install only one fan tray on an S10506X, S10508X, S10508X-V, or S10510X switch, install it in slot FAN0.
The S10508X-V switch has three air filters, one installed over the air inlet vents on the left of the power module section, one installed over the air inlet vents on the right of the power module section, and one installed above the power module section. The S10516X switch does not support air filters.
Figure 5-7 Removing air filters from an S10508X switch Replacing an air filter for an S10508X-V switch Replacing the air filter above the power module section Loosen the captive screws on the air filter, as shown by callout 1 in Figure 5-8.
Remove the pegs on the air filter from the peg holes in the chassis. Clean the air filter and reinstall it on the switch. For the installation procedure, see "Installing air filters for an S10508X-V switch." Figure 5-9 Removing the air filters on the left and right of the power module section Replacing a transceiver module or network cable WARNING! Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver modules might emit invisible laser light.
There is a latching mechanism between a fiber connector and transceiver module port to prevent connector disengagement. Release the latching before removing the optical fiber. To avoid damages, do not use excessive force. Pivot the bail latch down to the horizontal position. For a QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver module that uses a plastic pull latch, skip this step.
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If you apply force at an angle when pulling the module out, you can hardly pull the network cable out and the network cable or fiber port might be damaged. Figure 5-11 Removing an SFP+ DAC cable Install a new cable. For the installation procedures, see "Connecting a network cable."...
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Contents 1 Appendix A Engineering labels ································································ 1-1 Labels for cables ············································································································································· 1-1 Labels for signal cables ··························································································································· 1-1 Labels for power cords ···························································································································· 1-1 Generic labels ········································································································································· 1-2 Labels for devices ··········································································································································· 1-3 Filling in labels················································································································································· 1-3 Affixing labels ·················································································································································· 1-3 Affixing a label to a signal cable ··············································································································...
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.
Figure1-2 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.
Figure1-3 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.
Figure1-4 Affixing a label Stick side B02 03 Figure1-5 shows the affixed labels when the cable is laid vertically and horizontally. Figure1-5 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. You can stick the label to either side of the identification plate.
Figure1-6 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 Figure1-7.
Figure1-8 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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Table1-1 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 MN—Rack number room, in the range of 01 to 99.
Engineering labels for optical fibers These labels are affixed to optical fibers that connect the fiber ports on the cards in a chassis, or connect fiber ports on box-type devices. There are two types of labels 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).
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.
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Table1-4 Information on labels affixed to DC power cords Content Meaning • Loaded cabinet side—Only MN is used to identify the cabinet number MN(BC)-–48Vn (row 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.
Engineering labels for AC power cords These labels are affixed to the AC cords that provide power for cabinets and protection grounding cables, including POWER, RTN, and PGND cables. The 220 VAC cables and related PGND and RTN cables are covered with insulating sheath, so the labels only need to contain "AC" and the cabinet number.
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Figure1-14 Example of a device label 1-12...
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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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Contents 8 Appendix C LEDs ···················································································· 8-1 MPU LEDs ······················································································································································ 8-1 Management Ethernet port LEDs············································································································ 8-2 Fan tray status LED ································································································································ 8-3 Power module status LED ······················································································································· 8-3 Card status LEDs ···································································································································· 8-3 MPU active/standby state LED ··············································································································· 8-4 QSFP28 port LEDs ································································································································· 8-4 Service module LEDs······································································································································...
Appendix C LEDs Table 8-1 LEDs at a glance LEDs MPU LEDs • Management Ethernet port LEDs • Fan tray status LED • Power module status LED • Card status LEDs • MPU active/standby state LED • QSFP28 port LEDs Service module LEDs: •...
Figure8-2 LSUM1MPUS06XEC0 MPU LEDs (1) Management Ethernet port LEDs (2) Fan tray status LED (FAN) (3) Power module status LED (PWR) (4) Card status LEDs (5) MPU active/standby status LED (ACTIVE) Figure8-3 LSUM1MPUS10XEB0 MPU LEDs (1) Management Ethernet port LEDs (2) QSFP28 port LED (3) Fan tray status LED (FAN) (4) Power module status LED (PWR)
LED status Description No link is present. Fan tray status LED The FAN LED indicates the operating state of the fan trays. Table 8-4 Fan tray LED description LED mark LED status Description Steady green The fan trays are operating correctly. Steady red A fan tray problem has occurred, or a fan tray is not present.
NOTE: Before the active MPU starts up, all card status LEDs are off. The tables describe the card LED status after the active MPU starts up. MPU active/standby state LED The ACTIVE LED indicates the active or standby operating mode of the MPU. Table 8-7 MPU active/standby state LED description LED mark LED Status...
SFP port LEDs The service modules provide a LED for each SFP port to indicate their link status and data receiving/forwarding status. Table 8-10 SFP port LED description Status Description Flashing The SFP port is receiving or sending data. A link is present. No link is present.
Status Description A link is present, but no data is being received or sent. No link is present. NOTE: The color of the QSFP+ port LED indicates support of the port for 100-GE/40-GE switchover as follows: • Yellow—The port supports 100-GE/40-GE switchover. •...
Table 8-16 Switching fabric module LED description (2) LED mark LED Status Description No switching fabric module is present, or the switching fabric module is not powered on. Steady green The switching fabric module is in offline state. Flashing green (0.5 Hz) The switching fabric module is operating correctly.
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Table 8-19 LED description for the LSUM1AC1200 and LSUM1AC2500 power modules Color Description • The power module has no power input. • The input voltage is too low, and the power module is in self-protection state. Green The power input is normal. Green The power module is outputting power normally.
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Contents 9 Appendix D Repackaging the switch ························································ 9-1 Removing cables from the switch ··················································································································· 9-1 Removing the power cords ····················································································································· 9-1 Removing the console cable ··················································································································· 9-1 Removing the grounding cable ··············································································································· 9-1 Removing the twisted pair cables and optical fibers ··············································································· 9-2 Repackaging the switch accessories ··············································································································...
Appendix D Repackaging the switch This chapter describes how to repackage the switch chassis, power modules, cards, mounting brackets, cable management brackets, and air filters. Removing cables from the switch Before repackaging the switch, remove all cables such as power cords, console cables, twisted pair cables, optical fibers, and grounding cable from the switch.
Figure 9-1 Removing the grounding cable Removing the twisted pair cables and optical fibers You must remove all twisted pair cables and optical fibers from the interfaces of the switch. NOTE: After pulling out an optical fiber from an optical transceiver module, cover the connector of the optical fiber with a dust cap to keep the connector clean.
Repackaging the cards Prepare the anti-static bag and box for each card. Make sure the bag and box is clean, dry, and not damaged. Remove the transceiver modules from each card. If no transceiver module is installed on the card, go to the next step. For how to remove a transceiver module, see "Replacing a transceiver module or network cable."...
Figure 9-2 Removing the chassis from the rack Put the chassis onto the wooden pallet. Removing the air filter Prepare the packing bag of the air filter. Make sure the bag is clean, dry, and not damaged. Remove the air filter from the side of the chassis. For how to remove an air filter, see "Replacing an air filter."...
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Use bolts to attach the L-type brackets to the wooden pallet base, as shown in Figure 9-4: a. Attach a washer to a bolt. b. Insert the bolt through the mounting hole from the bottom of the wooden pallet base until the bolt reaches out the mounting hole from the top of the wooden pallet base.
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Figure 9-5 Covering the chassis (1) Box of packed accessories (2) Carton (3) Foam cushion (4) Paper angle bead Repackaging an S10506X switch Place the bottom packaging foam on the carton bottom.
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Figure 9-6 Putting the bottom packaging foam onto the carton bottom Put a paper corner protector on each corner of the carton. Place the chassis in the carton and make sure the chassis fits into the bottom packaging foam. Place the packaging bag over the chassis. Place the top packaging foam on the chassis top and then put the accessory box in the packaging foam.
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