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QUICK START GUIDE
7060X6 Series
Data Center Switches
DCS-7060X6-64PE
DCS-7060X6-32PE
Arista Networks
DOC-07163-01
Arista.com

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE 7060X6 Series Data Center Switches DCS-7060X6-64PE DCS-7060X6-32PE Arista Networks DOC-07163-01 Arista.com...
  • Page 2 The trademarks, logos, and service marks ("Marks") displayed in this documentation are the property of Arista Networks in the United States and other countries. Use of the Marks is subject to the Arista Networks Terms of Use Policy, available at www.arista.com/en/terms-of-use. Use of marks belonging to other parties is for...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1: Overview..................1 1.1 Scope..............................1 1.2 Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment..................1 1.3 Installation Process..........................1 1.4 Safety Information..........................2 1.5 Obtaining Technical Assistance......................2 1.6 Specifications............................. 3 Chapter 2: Preparation..................5 2.1 Site Selection.............................5 2.2 Tools and Parts Required for Installation..................7 2.3 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions..................7 Chapter 3: Rack Mounting the Switch............
  • Page 4 B.2 Cables............................. 39 B.3 Ground Extender Kit (Optional)...................... 40 Appendix C: Front Panel................41 Appendix D: Rear Panel................42 Appendix E: Maintenance and Field Replacement........44 E.1 Considerations..........................44 E.2 Supervisor Card..........................44 E.2.1 Removing and Installing a Supervisor Card..............44 E.3 Power Supplies..........................45 E.3.1 Removing a Power Supply....................45 E.3.2 Installing a Power Supply....................46 E.4 Fan Modules...........................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This guide is intended for properly trained service personnel and technicians who need to install selected Arista Networks Data Center Switches. This section discusses the following topics: • Scope • Receiving and Inspecting the Equipment • Installation Process •...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    This product's ultimate disposal should follow all national laws and regulations. L'élimination finale de ce produit doit respecter toutes les lois et réglementations nationales. Obtaining Technical Assistance Any customer, partner, reseller, or distributor holding a valid Arista Service Contract can obtain technical support the following ways. •...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Aucune pièce réparable par l'utilisateur à l'intérieur. Confiez toute réparation à un technicien qualifié. Specifications This section lists the specifications of the Arista data center modular switches and components covered by this guide. Table 1: Switch Specifications (Dimensions and Weights)
  • Page 8 Note: Use only the PSU models supported by the switch. Some switches described in this guide could use power supplies that may no longer be available. Contact your local Arista representative for more information. Table 4: Switch Specifications (Power Draw)

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Preparation

    Airflow Orientation: The fans and PSUs determine the airflow direction through the switch. The color of the visible handles or labels indicates the airflow direction. Note: The figures shown use representative Arista switches to illustrate airflow directions. • Blue Handle: Air Inlet module. The following figure shows the airflow through the switch with air inlet modules: •...
  • Page 10 Air Inlet modules: orient the rear panel toward the cool aisle. Most Arista switches are available in configurations to support airflow in either '-R' (Rear-to-Front, port- side air exhaust) or '-F' (Front-to-Rear, port-side air intake). For proper function, ensure that the installation direction matches the airflow configuration of the switch.

  • Page 11: Tools And Parts Required For Installation

    Preparation Toutes les connexions d’alimentation doivent être enlevées pour hors tension l’appareil. Tools and Parts Required for Installation Each switch provides an accessory kit containing the parts required to install the switch. In addition to the accessory kit, the following tools and equipment are required to install the switch: Two-Post Rack •...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Rack Mounting The Switch

    Chapter 3 Rack Mounting the Switch Rack Mounting the Switch (1RU) The following topics are covered in this section: • Two-Post Rack Mount (1RU) Note: Use the rack-mount parts included with your switch for mounting. For heavier switches, only a four-post mount is supported. •...
  • Page 13 Note: Deep and heavy devices could droop and cause damage to the equipment rack if front or rear mounted. Arista recommends only center mounting for switches covered in this guide when two-post mounting is required, and the switch accessory kit includes two-post mounting ears. Four- post mounting ears are different from the two-post mounting ears and should not be used for two- post mounting.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Switch Into The Rack (Two-Post)

    3.1.2 Inserting the Switch into the Rack (Two-Post) This procedure attaches the switch to the rack. 1. Lift the chassis into the rack. Position the flanges against the rack posts. 2. Select mounting screws that fit your equipment rack. 3. Attach the bracket flanges to the rack posts. Figure 3-3: Inserting the Switch into the Rack After completing the two-post rack mount, proceed to Cabling the...

  • Page 15: Attaching Mounting Brackets To The Chassis (Four-Post)

    Rack Mounting the Switch 3.2.1 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis (Four-Post) The following figure displays the front bracket alignment for mounting the switch into a four-post rack. Figure 3-4: Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch Chassis (KIT-7101 shown) Figure 3-5: Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch Chassis (with Deep Chassis Adapters) This procedure attaches mounting brackets to the switch chassis as depicted by the preceding figure(s).

  • Page 16: Assembling The Rails Onto The Equipment Rack

    4. Attach the deep chassis adapters as needed. To remove the mounting bracket from the chassis, lift the front edge of the mounting bracket clip with a flathead screwdriver and slide the bracket away from the front flange (opposite from the installation direction). The rest of the rack mounting steps are the same for both KIT-7001 and KIT-7101.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Switch To The Rack

    Rack Mounting the Switch 2. Attach rail to the right rear rack post by inserting rod-end rack plugs into post slots (Figure 3-8: Attaching Rails). The slide assembly must be inside the right posts, relative to the left rack posts. If the rack plugs were previously removed, use bolts to attach the rail to the rack.

  • Page 18: Rack Mounting The Switch (2Ru)

    1. Lift the switch into the rack and insert the mounting brackets into the slide rails. Ensure that all brass rollers are captured inside the profile of the rails. Figure 3-9: Inserting the Switch onto the Rails 2. Slide the switch on the rails, toward the rear posts, until the mounting bracket flanges are flush with the rail flanges attached to the rack posts.

  • Page 19: Two-Post Rack Mount (2Ru)

    Two-Post Rack Mount (2RU) The 2RU switches covered in this guide do not support two-post rack mounting. The accessory kit contains only the four-post RMK components. Contact your local Arista Networks account representative for further information if you require two-post rack mounting.
  • Page 20 3.3.2.1 Extracting the Brackets and the Rails The following figure displays a bracket-rail assembly and the components (bracket and rail) extracted from the assembly kit. Each assembly must be separated into components before mounting the switch into a four-post rack. The two assemblies supplied with the switch are identical. Figure 3-11: Accessory Kit Components 1 Rail bracket (front) 4 Locking clip...
  • Page 21 Rack Mounting the Switch 3.3.2.2 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis The following figure displays the switch bracket alignment for mounting the switch into a four-post rack. Figure 3-12: Front Bracket Alignment 1 Switch bracket 2 Attach point 3 Matching attachment hole This procedure attaches mounting brackets to the switch chassis, as the following figure depicts.
  • Page 22 3.3.2.4 Assembling the Rails onto the Equipment Rack A rail attaches to the front and rear posts. Each end of the rail has two rack plugs. Rails are installed into a rack by inserting the plugs into rack slots. To install rails into posts with threaded or rounded holes, remove all plugs on both sides of the rails, then install the rails with bolts that fit the rack.
  • Page 23 Rack Mounting the Switch 2. Slide the switch on the rails toward the rear posts until the mounting bracket flanges are flush with the rail flanges attached to the rack posts. Figure 3-15: Inserting the Switch onto the Rails 3. Attach the bracket flanges to the rack post using the quick-release thumb screws supplied with the brackets.

  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Cabling The Switch

    DC Power Supplies • Connecting Serial and Management Cables Note: Arista fixed switches take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to boot completely. Grounding the Switch After mounting the switch into the rack, connect the switch to the data center ground.

  • Page 25: Connecting Power Cables

    You must use an approved power cord that is compliant with local and national electrical codes or order one from Arista for use with the switch. Some power cords are shipped with each switch as part of the accessory kit.

  • Page 26: Ac Power Supplies

    • Non-Redundant Configuration: Connect power to either of the two power supplies. • Redundant Power Supply Configuration: Connect power to both power supplies. • Power down the Switch: Remove all power cords and wires from the power supplies. Important: This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor. Cet équipement doit être mis à...
  • Page 27 Cabling the Switch PWR-2411-MC PWR-2411-DC The following image displays an example of a DC power supply. Figure 4-3: DC Power Supply Examples Important: A disconnect device must be provided as part of the installation. Un dispositif de sectionnement doit être fourni dans le cadre de l'installation. Important: Ensure power is removed from DC circuits before performing any installation actions.
  • Page 28 Note: Stranded copper wiring is required and should meet local and national installation requirements. Wires and grounding lugs are not supplied. Note: The following section applies only to DC power supplies with terminals. Power supplies with edge connectors require mating connectors. 1.

  • Page 29: Connecting Serial And Management Cables

    Cabling the Switch 4.3.2.2 Connecting a DC Power Supply to a Power Source Figure 4-5: DC PSU Connection Example displays an example of connecting a PSU. To connect a DC power supply to a power source, perform the following: Note: The following section applies only to DC power supplies with terminals. Power supplies with edge connectors require mating connectors.
  • Page 30 Table 7: RJ-45 to DB-9 Connections RJ-45 DB-9 RJ-45 DB-9 Note: RJ-45 to DB-9 connections: For models with a console management port on the rear panel, RJ-45 pin 1 (RTS) is connected to RJ-45 pin 8 (CTS); RJ-45 pin 2 (DTR) and RJ-45 pin 7 (DSR) are not electrically connected to any signal.
  • Page 31 Cabling the Switch Flexion excessive peut endommager les câbles d’interface, notamment des câbles optiques.

  • Page 32: Chapter 5: Configuring The Switch

    Chapter 5 Configuring the Switch Arista switches ship from the factory in Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) mode. ZTP configures the switch without user intervention by downloading a startup configuration file or a boot script from a location specified by a DHCP server.
  • Page 33 11. When configuring the management port IP address, use this command to access the switch from a host using the address configured in Step 9. ssh admin@192.0.2.8 Refer to the Arista Networks User Manual for complete switch configuration information.

  • Page 34: Appendix A: Status Indicators

    Appendix A Status Indicators This section discusses the following topics: • Front Indicators • Switch Indicators • Port Indicators • Rear Status Indicators Front Indicators Review the device's switch and port indicators. A.1.1 Switch Indicators Front panel LEDs are located on the right side of the chassis and display system, fan, and power supply status.

  • Page 35: Port Indicators

    Status Indicators Table 8: Switch Status Indicators LED States LED Name LED State Device Status Supervisor Status LED Blinking Green System is powering up. Green Normal operations. Due to power supply and fan redundancy, this LED will remain green if a single fan or power supply is missing or in a failed state. Blue The beacon (locator) function is active.

  • Page 36: Rear Status Indicators

    Table 9: Port LED States (Front) LED State Status No signal for enabled interfaces. Green Any enabled interface is connected, AND no link is bad. Yellow (amber/orange) All interfaces are software disabled, or a link is bad. Flashing Yellow (amber/orange) Port failed diagnostics.
  • Page 37 Status Indicators The AC Power Supply Status LEDs are on the power supply modules, as displayed in the Figure A-4: AC Power Supply Status LED. Figure A-4: AC Power Supply Status LED 1 Power supply status LED Table 11: AC Power Supply Status LED States (Rear) provides conditions corresponding to the AC power supply status LED states.
  • Page 38 Note: You can narrow the error condition by logging in to the switch to view the specific device state. Refer to the Arista User Manual’s Switch Environment Control chapter, under Viewing Environment Status, for further information on the show environment commands.

  • Page 39: Appendix B: Parts List

    Appendix B Parts List This section lists the installation parts of the switch accessory kit. Each switch provides an accessory kit containing the parts required to install the switch. A four-post rack mount is recommended for all switches. Use the rack-mount parts included with your switch for mounting. Rails from different kit SKUs may look similar but incompatible with extension kits for longer switches.
  • Page 40 KIT-7101-D The kit supports rack depths of twenty-two to thirty-two inches for four-post rack mounting of 1RU switches. It includes the deep chassis adapter required to support heavier and longer switches. Assembly Part Number Description Quantity IEC-320/C13-C14, 13 A, 250 V, 2 meter RJ45 Patch Panel Cable, 2 meter RJ45 to DB9 Adapter Cable, 2 meter Identity tag...
  • Page 41 Parts List Assembly Part Number Description Quantity IEC-320/C19-C20, 16 A, 250 V, 2 meter RJ45 Patch Panel Cable, 2 meter RJ45 to DB9 Adapter Cable, 2 meter Identity tag ASY-05581 Rack ear with captive thumb screw ASY-05578 Front rack rail with guide block ASY-00916 Rear sliding rack rail with guide block Deep chassis adapter...
  • Page 42 KIT-7201 The kit supports rack depths of twenty-two to thirty-two inches for four-post rack mounting of 2RU switches. Figure B-2: Four-Post 2RU Rack Mount Kit Components 1 UNC 12-24 screws (pre-assembled) 4 Rear sliding rack rail with guide block 7 Rack ear with captive thumb screw 2 Rack Rail (assembled) 5 Rack Rail (assembled) 8 Thumb screw (detail)

  • Page 43: Cables

    Power cables: IEC-320/C13-C14, 13 A, 250 V, 2 m Power cables: SAF-D GRID - IEC-320/C20, 16 A, 250 V, 2 m RJ-45 Patch Panel Cable, 2 m RJ-45 to DB9 Adapter Cable, 2 m Warning: All provided power cables are for use only with Arista products.

  • Page 44: Ground Extender Kit (Optional)

    Ground Extender Kit (Optional) Lists the cables required for the device's installation. Description KIT-GND-EXT-1RU Ground extender kit for NEBS compliance KIT-GND-EXT-2RU Ground extender kit for NEBS compliance 1. Compatible with specific devices.

  • Page 45: Appendix C: Front Panel

    Appendix C Front Panel This section displays the front panel of all switches covered by this guide. Note: All devices are designed to fit into a 19” rack. Figure C-1: DCS-7060X6-64PE 1 Console (serial) port 5 Switch control module status LED 9 Ethernet management port (RJ-45) 2 System status LED 6 Port numbers...

  • Page 46: Appendix D: Rear Panel

    Appendix D Rear Panel All switches covered by this guide use one of the rear panels shown below. Depending on the installed power supply module, the appearance could differ from those shown. Some of the PSUs have a velcro strap for cable management.
  • Page 47 Rear Panel Figure D-2: Rear Panel (1RU) 1 Power supply unit 1 5 Fan module 1 status LED 9 Fan module 3 status LED 2 PSU 1 status LED 6 Fan module 2 release 10 Power supply unit 2 3 Management and USB ports 7 Fan module 2 status LED 11 PSU 2 status LED 4 Fan module 1 release...

  • Page 48: Appendix E: Maintenance And Field Replacement

    All slots must be filled or covered with a blank for operation (even though the power supply or fans may not be functional). • Before you begin, refer to the Arista Networks document Safety Information and Translated Safety Warnings: https://www.arista.com/en/support/product-documentation. Note: Descriptions for removing and replacing power supplies and fans are for a representative power supply or fan.

  • Page 49: Power Supplies

    Maintenance and Field Replacement 7. Reinstall fans 3 and 4. 8. Connect all power cables and restart the switch. Figure E-1: Supervisor Card Access 1 Power supply module 1 8 Fan module 2 status LED 15 Identity tag pullout 2 PSU 1 status LED 9 Fan module 3 16 Supervisor card access handle 3 Fan module 1...

  • Page 50: Installing A Power Supply

    3. Push the power supply release lever and remove the power supply. Figure E-2: Removing and Installing Power Supply. Figure E-2: Removing and Installing Power Supply 1 Release lever 2 Remove PSU E.3.2 Installing a Power Supply You must make space for installing the power supply by removing an existing one and Removing a Power Supply.

  • Page 51: Installing A Fan Module

    Maintenance and Field Replacement Note: Only a representative fan module is shown in the Figure E-3: Removing Fan Module. Refer to the rear panel for the location of the fan modules on your switch. 1. Ground yourself with an ESD wrist strap. 2.

  • Page 52: Appendix F: Regulatory Model Numbers

    Appendix F Regulatory Model Numbers This section lists the Regulatory Model Numbers (RMNs), where applicable, for the product models for the switches described in this document. Table 13: Regulatory Model Numbers and Product Numbers Regulatory Model Number (RMN) Product Number(s) AN2213 DCS-7060X6-64PE AN2416...

  • Page 53: Appendix G: Taiwan Rohs Information

    Appendix G Taiwan RoHS Information This section provides the Taiwan RoHS information for switches this guide covers. https://www.arista.com/assets/data/pdf/AristaBSMIRoHS.pdf.

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