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The Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C Installation Guide by Extreme Networks Inc., released in February 2025, offers comprehensive instructions for the setup, configuration, and compliance of the 3160C appliance. This guide includes an overview of the appliance's specifications, detailed installation steps, and configuration instructions for the management interface.
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Power Supply Unit LED on page 12 The Extreme Networks 3160C appliance is an Universal Compute Platform cloud-based network appliance for large deployments, such as businesses, clinics, or schools. It fits a 19-inch rack and features four data ports, four USB ports, and two Inter-Cluster-Connect (ICC) ports.
Two USB 3.2 ports • Two 25 Gb SFP28 Ethernet ports • Two 100 Gb QSFP28 Ethernet ports LEDs The 3160C has the following status LEDs on the front of the chassis: • Information LED • ICC2 LED • ICC1 LED •...
Data port 1 and 2, 1/10/25 GbE SFP28 Data port 3 and 4, 10/25/50/100 GbE QSFP28 The 3160C has the following hardware features located on the back panel. Figure 2: The 3160C Back Panel Table 5: The 3160C Back Panel...
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Power supply warning events where power supply 1Hz Blinking Amber continues to operate — high temp, high power, high current, or slow fan. Power supply critical event causing a shutdown, Amber failure, OCP, OVP, or fan fail. Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
16 Connect to a Power Source on page 17 Use the information in the following sections to install the 3160C appliance. Installation Workflow The following table lists the installation tasks. Use this information as a guide when you install the 3160C.
Verify the Box Contents Verify the Box Contents About This Task The 3160C ships with everything needed for a basic installation. Confirm that you have received the following items before you install your appliance. Note The power cord must be purchased separately for the respective country where you are deploying the device.
You can also mount the appliance on a tabletop or shelf. Ensure at least 2.5 in. (6 cm) of clearance on all sides of the unit for proper ventilation. Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
2. Plug the other end of the cables into grounded electrical outlets or to separate power sources such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). 3. Power on the appliance. The power button is on the front control panel. Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
• Data plane settings About This Task You can configure the 3160C appliance from the appliance console port if you have physical access to it. Configuration is asynchronous, but you can see the boot up process. The console port is on the appliance's front panel. See Front and Back Panel Information.
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The Universal Compute Platform login screen opens. 10. Enter admin and the credentials that were created when setting up the installation wizard. Note An installation wizard is available to help configure the 3160C for new deployments. Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
Use the information in the following tables to interpret the LED patterns. Table 9: RJ45 Port LEDs (Inter-Cluster-Connect 1 and 2) LED type LED pattern Status Network speed (left) 100 Mbps Solid amber 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Solid green 10,000 Mbps (10 Gbps) Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
Connect Cables to Transceiver Ports About This Task Connect the cables after you have installed the transceiver. Procedure 1. Remove the protective covers from the transceiver and from the connectors on each end of the cable. Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
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Fiber-optic transceivers use Class 1 lasers. Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from the network adapter. Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
27 EMC Statement - Korea on page 28 The following sections detail the regulatory information for the 3160C appliance. Safety Guidelines Learn about the safety guidelines that are intended to protect your personal safety and prevent damage to the equipment.
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For information about the available collection system, please contact Extreme Environmental Compliance at Green@extremenetworks.com. Hazardous Substances This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
Supplement to Product Instructions Regulatory Information restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. Supplement to Product Instructions Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Taiwan BSMI : 02-2715-7336 Warning Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
, see technical support Industry Canada Notice 24 Installation 14 interface technical support configuration 18 contacting 8, 9 console port 18 management interface 18 warnings 6 LEDs power supply unit LED 12 Extreme Networks Universal Compute Platform Appliance 3160C...
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