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  • Page 1 The Aurora 721 switch installation guide...
  • Page 2 The Aurora 721 switch installation guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.11. OOB Management Port ..................22 2.12. Management Ports ....................23 2.13. Verifying Switch Operation ................... 24 3. Netberg Aurora 721 switch ....................25 3.1. Button and System LED Information ..............27 3.2. Specification ......................30 3.3. Supported Cables and Transceivers ............... 32...
  • Page 4 2.8. Removing the fan module ....................17 2.9. Inserting the fan module ....................17 2.10. Transceivers and cables ....................18 3.1. Aurora 721 front view ....................25 3.2. Aurora 721 rear view ..................... 26 3.3. Front Panel LED ......................27...
  • Page 5 List of Tables 2.1. Console cable pin definition ................... 20 3.1. Front panel features ...................... 25 3.2. Rear panel features ....................... 26 3.3. Front panel features ...................... 27 3.4. System LED Information ....................27 3.5. PSU module LED ......................28 3.6.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This guide is to assist the reader with the most basic form of installation and cable connection to our switches. As there is more than one switch in the Aurora series, the actual port placement might slightly differ, however, the installation and connection logic are the same for all Netberg switches.

  • Page 7: Conventions

    Introduction 1.1. Conventions Several different typographic conventions are used throughout this manual. Refer to the following examples for common usage. Bold type face denotes menu items, buttons and application names. Italic type face denotes references to other sections, and the names of the folders, menus, programs, and files.

  • Page 8: Disclaimer

    Introduction 1.2. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Package Content

    Hardware Installation 2.1. Package content Package includes: • One Netberg Aurora Switch • Two AC power cords (AC version only). • One RS-232-to-RJ45 console cable. • One USB 3.0 cable. • One pair of frontal rack-mount brackets. • One adjustable mounting rail kit (4-post rack) •...

  • Page 11: Installation Guidelines

    Hardware Installation 2.2. Installation Guidelines This section will discuss the hardware installation guidelines that administrators must follow in order to properly and safely install this switch into the appropriate environment.

  • Page 12: Rack-Mount Safety Precautions

    Hardware Installation 2.3. Rack-mount Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following rack-mount safety precautions when setting up your equipment: • Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 13: Installation Into A Rack

    Hardware Installation 2.4. Installation into a Rack The switch can be mounted in a standard 19"(1U) rack using the provided mounting brackets. The following section will explain how to install the rack-mount brackets onto the switch and then mount the switch into a standard 1U rack-mount unit. Figure 2.1. Rack dimensions 1.
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation Figure 2.3. Mounting point options Two individuals are recommended to install the switch. One individual should position the switch in the rack, while the other secures it using the rack screws. Deux personnes sont nécessaires pour installer un commutateur dans un bâti : La première personne va positionner le commutateur dans le bâti, la seconde va le fixer avec des vis de montage.
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation Figure 2.5. Mounting the switch Illustrations are for reference purposes only. Actual cabinet posts may differ.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Hardware Installation 2.5. Power supply Equipped with two supply modules, the switch can operate with either one or two power supply modules. If the switch uses two power supply modules, you can hot-swap one of the PSU during the operations. One PSU is enough for a fully loaded chassis.
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation Figure 2.7. Inserting the PSU module The AC power connector is a standard three-pronged connector. The switch automatically adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage in the range from 100-240 VAC at 50-60 Hz.

  • Page 18: Grounding The Switch

    Hardware Installation 2.6. Grounding the Switch This equipment must be grounded. Do not defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment without a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation 6. Firmly secure the grounding lug using two provided M4 screws and washers. The chassis ground connection must not be removed unless all power supply connections have been disconnected. Le raccordement à la terre ne doit pas être retiré sauf si toutes les connexions d’alimentation ont été...
  • Page 20 Hardware Installation The device must be installed in a restricted access location. L’appareil doit être installé dans un emplacement à accès restreint. Il doit comporter une borne de terre de protection distincte sur le châssis, qui doit être connectée en permanence à la terre pour assurer une mise à la terre adéquate du châssis et protéger l’opérateur des risques électriques.

  • Page 21: Connect The Power Cable

    Hardware Installation 2.7. Connect the Power Cable Connect one end of the AC power cord, included in the package, into the grounded electrical outlet at the site and insert the other end of the AC power cord into the AC power receptacle of the AC power supply module on the back panel of the switch.

  • Page 22: Fan Modules

    Hardware Installation 2.8. Fan Modules The fan module is a field replaceable unit and can be replaced during operations as long as the remaining modules are installed and operating. Replacing fan modules 1. Loosen the captive screw securing the fan module. 2.

  • Page 23: Installing Transceivers And Cables Into The Switch Ports

    Hardware Installation 2.9. Installing Transceivers and cables into the Switch Ports Figure 2.10. Transceivers and cables Do not use tie wraps with optical cables to prevent over-tightening and damage. Check the following guidelines before connecting the transceiver: • Before installing the switch, consider rack space requirements for cable management and plan accordingly.

  • Page 24: Qsfp+/Qsfp28 Port Connection

    Hardware Installation The Small Form-Factor Pluggable 28 (SFP28) port is the next generation of the SFP interconnect system designed for 25Gb/s data rate. The SFP28 ports enables error-free transmission of 25 Gb/ s over 100 meters of OM4 multimode fiber. The SFP+/SFP28 ports are numbered and have corresponding SFP port LEDs.

  • Page 25: Console Port

    Hardware Installation 2.10. Console port The console port is used for setting up and managing the switch via a connection to a console terminal or PC using a terminal emulation program. You can connect the switch to a terminal or PC using the supplied console cable (RJ-45 male to RS-232 female cable) for serial communication.
  • Page 26 Hardware Installation • Upgrade the firmware To connect to the console, do the following: 1. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port (|o|o ) of the switch. 2. Connect the RS-232 end to a terminal or PC. 3. Manage the switch using the CLI commands (refer to the CLI User Manual for more information).

  • Page 27: Oob Management Port

    Hardware Installation 2.11. OOB Management Port There is one RJ45 OOB port enabling access to the control plane NOS for management purposes.

  • Page 28: Management Ports

    Hardware Installation 2.12. Management Ports One 10G SFP+ port is available to connect to the TD3 management interface. This port is marked with an orange "MGMT."...

  • Page 29: Verifying Switch Operation

    Hardware Installation 2.13. Verifying Switch Operation Verify basic switch operation by checking the system LEDs. When a NOS operating normally, the PSU1/PSU2, FAN, and SYS LEDs should all display green.

  • Page 30: Netberg Aurora 721 Switch

    Chapter 3. Netberg Aurora 721 switch The switch chassis is equipped with the following ports: • 1x 10G SFP28 + 32x 100G QSFP28 ports supporting an optical transceiver, active optical cables, or direct-attached cable to connect the QSFP28 port to the hosts (uplink connections) •...
  • Page 31 Netberg Aurora 721 switch Figure 3.2. Aurora 721 rear view Table 3.2. Rear panel features Description Grounding Pad Fan Modules PSU Modules...

  • Page 32: Button And System Led Information

    Netberg Aurora 721 switch 3.1. Button and System LED Information This switch is equipped with SFP28 port link/activity LEDs (1 per port), QSFP28 port link/activity LEDs (4 per port), one activity LED and one link LED for the management port, and a health/status LED indicator on the front panel.
  • Page 33 Netberg Aurora 721 switch LED Condition Switch Status No power Solid Green PSU0 working normal Blinking Amber PSU0 fail (PSU0 needs service) No power Solid Green PSU1 working normal Blinking Amber PSU1 fail (PSU1 needs service) No Power Blinking Blue Beacon feature is enabled on the switch The back panel of this switch provides the AC power LEDs and fan module LEDs.
  • Page 34 Netberg Aurora 721 switch LED Type Color Status Function Blinking 100G activity Link is down Port fails QSFP28 25G Mode Link/ Green 25G link is up Activity LEDs Blinking 25G activity Link is down SFP28 25G Mode Link/Activity Green Link is up...

  • Page 35: Specification

    Netberg Aurora 721 switch 3.2. Specification System specification Ports • 32x 100/40GbE QSFP28 ports in 1 RU • Up to 128x 25/10G SFP28 port via break-out cables • 1x 10G SFP28 management port • 1x RJ-45 out-of-band (10/100/1000) management • 1x RJ-45 console (RS232) •...
  • Page 36 Netberg Aurora 721 switch Operating humidity 20-95% maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) Compatible NOS • Ubuntu Linux • SONiC...

  • Page 37: Supported Cables And Transceivers

    Netberg Aurora 721 switch 3.3. Supported Cables and Transceivers 10G SFP SR, 10G SFP LR, 100G QSFP28 SR4, 100G QSFP28 LR4, 100G QSFP28 ER4. Passive copper cables up to 5m. Active optical cables up to 300m.

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