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Part No. 820-4733-10
August 2008, Revision A
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  • Page 1 ™ Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-4733-10 August 2008, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 2 X/Open Company, Ltd. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, SunService, et The Network is the Computer sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de Sun Microsystems, Inc. aux Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays.L’interface d’utilisation graphique OPEN LOOK et Sun(TM) a été développée par Sun Microsystems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface vii Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Overview 1–1 Switch Chassis 1–1 Power Supplies 1–2 Fan Units 1–3 Chassis Management Controllers 1–4 Fabric Cards 1–5 Line Cards 1–6 Chassis Service Procedures 2–1 Filler Panels 2–1 ▼ Removing the Filler Panel 1 ▼...
  • Page 4 Installing Cable Trays 20 InfiniBand Cables 2–21 2.4.1 Cable Cautions 2–21 ▼ Removing Cables From the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 22 ▼ Attaching Cables to the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 23 Power Supply Service Procedures 3–1 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 3–2 Powering Off Power Supplies 3–2...
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting CMCs 5–2 Powering Off CMCs 5–2 Removing CMCs 5–3 ▼ Removing a CMC 3 Installing CMCs 5–4 ▼ Installing a CMC 4 Powering On CMCs 5–6 Fabric Card Service Procedures 6–1 Fabric Card Considerations 6–1 Troubleshooting Fabric Cards 6–2 Inspecting Fabric Cards 6–3 ▼...
  • Page 6 ▼ Removing a Line Card 7 Installing Line Cards 7–12 ▼ Installing a Line Card 12 Powering On Line Cards 7–15 Index Index–1 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This service manual provides service procedures for the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456. This document is written for service personnel and users who have advanced knowledge and experience managing an InfiniBand network. Using UNIX Commands ® This document might not contain information about basic UNIX...

  • Page 8: Shell Prompts

    To delete a file, type rm filename. * The settings on your browser might differ from these settings. Related Documentation The documents listed as online are available at: viii Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 9: Documentation, Support, And Training

    820-4727-10 Online Unpacking Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Unpacking Guide 820-4736-10 Shipping crate Printed Online Site Planning Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Site Planning Guide 820-4728-10 Online Installation Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Installation Guide 820-4730-10 Shipping kit Printed Online Administration Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide...
  • Page 10 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual, part number 820-4733-10. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 11: Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Overview

    C H A P T E R Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Overview This chapter provides a visual overview of the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456. Topics include: Section 1.1 “Switch Chassis” on page 1-1 ■ Section 1.2 “Power Supplies” on page 1-2 ■...

  • Page 12: Power Supplies

    Cable tree (left) Cable plates (right) Chassis Cable tree (right) CMCs (2) Power Supplies describes the various parts of the power supplies. FIGURE 1-2 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 13: Fan Units

    Figure Legend Power Distribution Board connector Power cord connector Status LEDs Release lever Fan Units describes the various parts of the fan units. FIGURE 1-3 Chapter 1 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Overview Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 14: Chassis Management Controllers

    Figure Legend Fabric card connector Thumbscrews Status LED Chassis Management Controllers describes the various parts of the chassis management controllers (CMCs). FIGURE 1-4 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 15: Fabric Cards

    TABLE 1-1 IPMB Addresses for the CMCs TABLE 1-1 Component IPMB Address CMC0 CMC1 Fabric Cards describes the various parts of the fabric cards. FIGURE 1-5 Chapter 1 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Overview Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 16: Line Cards

    FC0 FC1 FC2 FC3 FC4 FC5 FC6 FC7 FC8 FC9 FC10 FC11 FC12 FC13 FC14 FC15 FC16 FC17 card IPMB address Line Cards describes the various parts of the line cards. FIGURE 1-6 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 17 Line card Address Line card Address Line card Address Line card Address LC11 LC17 LC23 LC10 LC16 LC22 LC15 LC21 LC14 LC20 LC13 LC19 LC12 LC18 Chapter 1 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Overview Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 18 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 19: Chassis Service Procedures

    C H A P T E R Chassis Service Procedures This chapter describes procedures performed on the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 chassis. Topic include: Section 2.1 “Filler Panels” on page 2-1 ■ Section 2.2 “Midplane Connector Pins” on page 2-6 ■...
  • Page 20 2. Turn the levers counter-clockwise to the unlock position. FIGURE 2-1 3. Lift the filler panel away from the chassis by the handles. FIGURE 2-2 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 21: Installing The Filler Panel

    Removing the Filler Panel FIGURE 2-2 4. Repeat from Step 1 for all remaining filler panels. ▼ Installing the Filler Panel After you remove fabric cards and line cards, you must install filler panels into the vacant slots to maintain proper airflow and thermal management. 1.
  • Page 22 Turning Filler Panel Lock Levers Counter-Clockwise FIGURE 2-3 3. Slide the filler panel into the chassis until it stops. FIGURE 2-4 Installing the Filler Panel FIGURE 2-4 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 23: Midplane Connector Pins

    Step 1 for any remaining vacant slots. Midplane Connector Pins Caution – All midplane connector pin operations require the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 to be fully powered off. 2.2.1 Tools For inspecting pins, you need the following tools: Pin gauge block ■...

  • Page 24: Inspecting The Pins On The Rear Side Of The Midplane

    2. If you feel any resistance to insertion, note the connector number on the notepad. FIGURE 2-6 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 25 Fabric Card Connector Nomenclature FIGURE 2-6 The connector number is located above each connector and is unique. For example, the upper-left connector number is FC-R23-F0. The lower-right connector number is FC-R0-F17. The connector number is decoded as follows: FC – Fabric card ■...
  • Page 26 10. Continue in this manner for all suspect connectors. 11. If a pin needs repair or replacement, see “Removing Pins” on page 2-13. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 27: Inspecting The Pins On The Front Side Of The Midplane

    ▼ Inspecting the Pins on the Front Side of the Midplane Note – This procedure assumes that a line card has been removed from the chassis. The primary tool used to check the midplane pins is the pin gauge block. This tool effortlessly slides over the straight pins of an iTRAC connector that is in good condition.
  • Page 28 3. Continue right to the next connector and repeat from Step 4. After you have checked the far right connector, visually inspect any connectors you noted previously. 2-10 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 29 5. Using the magnifying glass and the flashlight positioned to the side of you, look at the individual pins of the connector. Look at the pins as straight on. See FIGURE 2-9 Inspecting the Pins (Line Card) FIGURE 2-9 6. Look for any light reflection inconsistencies. A bent pin reflects light differently, either brighter or darker than the surrounding pins.

  • Page 30: Removing Pins

    4. Use the Molex tool repeating Step 2 to remove the pin (if any) below the bent pin. 5. Set the pin aside. 2-12 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 31: Removing A Pin With Needle-Nose Pliers

    Step 2 6. Repeat to remove the pins to the left and right sides of the bent pin (if any). 7. Set these pins aside. The bent pin is now exposed. 8. Flip the Molex tool over and use the tube in attempt to straighten the pin. If the pin cannot be straightened satisfactorily, or might break if straightened, replace it.

  • Page 32: Inserting Pins

    2. Position the Molex tool over the hole in the connector where you want to insert the pin. 3. Holding the Molex tool perpendicular to the plane of the connector, insert the pin into the connector. 2-14 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 33: Cable Management Hardware

    “Removing Cables From the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456” on page 2-22. 2. Starting on the right side of the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 chassis, remove the cable plates. a. Using an Allen wrench, remove the four M5 x 1.5 screws that secure the upper cable plate.

  • Page 34: Removing Cable Trees

    Two people are required to remove the cable trees. One person must hold the weight of the tree for an extended time. 1. Remove all cables from the line cards. “Removing Cables From the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456” on page 2-22. 2-16 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual •...

  • Page 35: Installing Cable Trees

    2. Start on the front right corner of the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 chassis. a. Remove all screws from the front of the cable tree. b. Remove all but the upper two screws from the right side of the cable tree.
  • Page 36 6. Press the cable tree into the switch chassis and firmly tighten all 22 screws from top to bottom. 7. Repeat from Step 3 for the other cable tree at the front left corner of the chassis. 2-18 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 37: Removing Cable Trays

    ▼ Removing Cable Trays 1. Remove the cables from the line card where the cable tray is to be removed. “Removing Cables From the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456” on page 2-22. 2. Lift on the front of the cable tray and begin to pull out.

  • Page 38: Infiniband Cables

    Do not use zip ties to bundle or support IB cables. The sharp edges of the ties can break the cables internally. 2-20 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 39: Removing Cables From The Sun Datacenter Switch 3456

    Such a crushing effect can break the cable internally. ▼ Removing Cables From the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 This procedure describes how to remove the cables from one line card, so that line card can be replaced. If you are removing cables for several line cards or all line cards, work from the upper line card down.

  • Page 40: Attaching Cables To The Sun Datacenter Switch 3456

    This procedure assumes that you are cabling a single line card after a replacement procedure. If all line cards are being cabled, or you are installing a replacement cable, refer to the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Installation Guide. 1. Install a cable tray into the slot for the line card.
  • Page 41 Threading the Cable Through the Cable Tree FIGURE 2-15 Caution – Do not force a bend radius of less than 5 inches (127 mm). Any bend tighter than this damages the inner fibers of the cable, rendering it useless. 4. Plug the first cable into the connector at 23A. FIGURE 2-16 Chapter 2 Chassis Service Procedures...
  • Page 42 If the cable stops or binds after about 5 mm travel, back out and repeat from ■ Step 2-24 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 43 If the connector stops or binds with about 2 mm still to go, back out and ■ repeat from Step e. Continue to push the connector in until the hooks catch onto the top of the connector on the line card. Step 2 5.
  • Page 44 2-26 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 45: Power Supply Service Procedures

    Section 3.5 “Powering On Power Supplies” on page 3-7 ■ Commands described in this chapter are executed at the management console. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide for more information about these commands. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Power Supplies

    This is possible by: Disconnecting the power cord for the power supply ■ De-energizing the respective circuit breaker for the power supply ■ Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 47: Removing Power Supplies

    Removing Power Supplies ▼ Removing a Power Supply 1. Determine which power supply is to be removed. 2. Use the disablepsu command to bring the power supply to a standby state. 3. At the power supply, remove the power cord. FIGURE 3-2 Removing the Power Cord FIGURE 3-1...
  • Page 48 5. Pull the handle of the power supply to remove it from the chassis. FIGURE 3-3 Removing the Power Supply FIGURE 3-3 6. Set the power supply aside. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 49: Installing Power Supplies

    Installing Power Supplies ▼ Installing a Power Supply 1. Unwrap the replacement power supply from its antistatic packaging. 2. Swing open the release lever. 3. Orient the power supply with the handle on the left and the receptacle on the right.
  • Page 50 Securing the Power Supply FIGURE 3-5 6. Reconnect the power cord. FIGURE 3-2 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 51: Powering On Power Supplies

    Attaching the Power Cord FIGURE 3-6 The Connected LED lights to indicate the power supply is connected to facility power. 7. Use the enablepsu command to bring the power supply to a fully powered state. 8. Verify the power supply’s operation with the showpresent and psustatus commands.
  • Page 52 For example, to bring power supply 0 (PSU0) to full power: # enablepsu 0 Using psu i2c addr 0x5d Turning on 12V ... PSU 0, 12 V on Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 53: Fan Service Procedures

    Section 4.3 “Installing Fans” on page 4-2 ■ Commands described in this chapter are executed at the management console. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide for more information about these commands. Troubleshooting Fans Each fan has a status LED that flashes when a fan has failed. Additionally, the checkfans and getfans commands can provide some information.

  • Page 54: Installing Fans

    3. Pull the fan straight out. FIGURE 4-1 4. Set the fan aside. Installing Fans Note – Fans are hot-swappable and can be inserted into live fabric cards. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 55: Installing A Fan

    ▼ Installing a Fan 1. Unwrap the replacement fan from its antistatic packaging. 2. Orient the fan over the opening in the fabric card with the LED at the bottom. 3. Slide the fan into the fabric card until the fan stops. FIGURE 4-2 Installing the Fan FIGURE 4-2...
  • Page 56 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 57: Chassis Management Controller Service Procedures

    Section 5.5 “Powering On CMCs” on page 5-6 ■ Commands described in this chapter are executed at the management console. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide for more information about these commands. Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Cmcs

    So long as standby power is present, the CMCs are on. A CMC can’t be powered off, but it can be deactivated with the clia deactivate command. Deactivating means to stop administration from that CMC. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 59: Removing Cmcs

    Command issued via IPMB, status = 0 (0x0) Command executed successfully Instead of deactivating a CMC, you can use the clia switchover command. The clia switchover command transfers control of the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 from one CMC to the other. For example: # clia switchover Note –...

  • Page 60: Installing Cmcs

    2. Squeeze the latches on the release levers and swing the levers outward. 3. Set the back of the CMC onto the rails inside the chassis. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 61 6. Reconnect the cables you removed previously to the front panel. 7. Configure the new CMC. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Installation Guide or Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide. 8. If you used the clia switchover command when you removed the CMC, use command again to transfer back control to the new CMC.

  • Page 62: Powering On Cmcs

    For example: # clia switchover This Shelf Manager is now active, but is shutting down to trigger a switchover. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 63: Fabric Card Service Procedures

    Section 6.7 “Powering On Fabric Cards” on page 6-10 ■ Commands described in this chapter are executed at the management console. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide for more information about these commands. Fabric Card Considerations Caution –...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Fabric Cards

    ■ More complex and verbose commands are available for troubleshooting. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide and Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Reference Manual for further information. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 65: Inspecting Fabric Cards

    Inspecting Fabric Cards Caution – Inspect the replacement fabric card before removing the defective fabric card from the chassis. This way, you can make a quick exchange and not compromise the thermal management of the switch. ▼ Inspecting the Fabric Card iTRAC Connectors The iTRAC connectors on fabric cards are the receptacles for the midplane connector pins.
  • Page 66 If there is no resistance to insertion and the pin can wobble in the hole, reject ■ the fabric card. Contact your SunService representative. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 67: Inspecting The Fans

    6. Move your head slightly right to the next connector, and inspect its pins, repeating Step 4 Step 7. Continue in this manner for each connector until you reach the right side of the fabric card. ▼ Inspecting the Fans The fans of the fabric card are FRU components.

  • Page 68: Powering Off Fabric Cards

    When you power off a fabric card for repairs or replacement, work quickly so that the chassis thermal management is not compromised. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 69: Removing Fabric Cards

    The disableboard command completely powers down (disable) a fabric card so that it can be removed from the chassis. For example, to disable fabric card 14: # disableboard fc 14 Removing Fabric Cards This procedure describes how to remove one fabric card as part of a replacement operation.

  • Page 70: Installing Fabric Cards

    This procedure describes how to install one fabric card as part of a replacement operation. If you are installing more than one fabric card, repeat the procedure for each fabric card. Alternatively, refer to the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Installation Guide.
  • Page 71 2. Unwrap the fabric card from its antistatic packaging. 3. Inspect the connectors, fans, and retainers. See: “Inspecting the Fabric Card iTRAC Connectors” on page 6-3 ■ “Inspecting the Fans” on page 6-5 ■ “Inspecting the Retainers” on page 6-5 ■...

  • Page 72: Powering On Fabric Cards

    Command issued via IPMB, status = 0 (0x0) Command executed successfully Use the following commands to verify the status of the new fabric card: ■ showpresent ■ checkpwrfault 6-10 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 73 ■ showtemps ■ More complex and verbose commands are available for verification. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide and Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Reference Manual for further information. Chapter 6 Fabric Card Service Procedures 6-11 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 74 6-12 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 75: Line Card Service Procedures

    Section 7.7 “Powering On Line Cards” on page 7-15 ■ Commands described in this chapter are executed at the management console. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide for more information about these commands. Line Card Considerations Caution –...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting Line Cards

    ■ More complex and verbose commands are available for troubleshooting. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide and Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Reference Manual for further information. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 77: Inspecting Line Cards

    Inspecting Line Cards Caution – Inspect the replacement line card before removing the defective line card from the chassis. This way, you can make a quick exchange and not compromise the thermal management of the switch. ▼ Inspecting the Line Card iTRAC Connectors The large iTRAC connectors on line cards are the receptacles for the midplane connector pins.
  • Page 78 If there is no resistance to insertion and the pin can wobble in the hole, reject ■ the fabric card. Contact your SunService representative. Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 79: Inspecting The Line Card Ipass Connectors

    6. Move your head slightly right to the next connector, and inspect its pins, repeating Step 4 Step 7. Continue in this manner for each connector until you reach the right side of the line card. ▼ Inspecting the Line Card iPASS Connectors The small iPASS connectors on the line card are for the InfiniBand cables.

  • Page 80: Powering Off Line Cards

    The disableboard command completely powers down (disable) a line card so that it can be removed from the chassis. For example, to disable line card 20: # disableboard lc 20 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 81: Removing Line Cards

    2. Power off the line card, using the deactivate and disableboard commands. 3. Remove the IB cables from the iPASS connectors on the front of the line card. “Removing Cables From the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456” on page 2-22. 4. Using a 17 mm socket and ratchet, turn each retainer drive screw counter-clockwise until no resistance is felt.
  • Page 82 9. Grasp the handles at both ends of the line card and slowly pull it from the chassis. Stop when the line card is halfway out. See FIGURE 7-4 Pulling Line Card Out FIGURE 7-4 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 83 10. Improve your grip to support the weight of the line card. 11. Continue to pull the line card out. 12. Lift the line card out and away from the chassis. 13. Set the line card onto a flat horizontal work surface. 14.
  • Page 84 Turn the levers clockwise to the lock position. FIGURE 7-7 Turning Filler Panel Lock Levers Clockwise FIGURE 7-7 15. Retract and secure the antitilt bar. 7-10 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.

  • Page 85: Installing Line Cards

    This procedure describes how to install one line card as part of a replacement operation. If you are installing more than one line card, repeat the procedure for each line card. Alternatively, refer to the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Installation Guide. ▼ Installing a Line Card Installing the line card is a two-person task, as both people must work in a synchronized manner.
  • Page 86 Turn the levers counter-clockwise to the unlocked position. FIGURE 7-8 c. Lift the filler panel away from the chassis by the handles. FIGURE 7-9 7-12 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 87 Removing the Filler Panel FIGURE 7-9 d. Set the filler panel aside. 8. Lift the line card from the work surface and orient it horizontally, with the link LEDs across the bottom. 9. Insert the line card into the chassis at the vacant slot. Ensure that the line card is square to the chassis and not skewed.

  • Page 88: Powering On Line Cards

    20. Power on and activate the line card using the enableboard and activate commands. 21. Attach the IB cables to the line card. “Attaching Cables to the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456” on page 2-23. 22. Verify the operation of the new line card.
  • Page 89 ■ showtemps ■ More complex and verbose commands are available for verification. See the Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Administration Guide and Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Reference Manual for further information. Chapter 7 Line Card Service Procedures 7-15 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 90 7-16 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 91 Index off, 5-2 on, 5-6 activate command, 6-10, 7-15 removing, 5-3 attaching cables, 2-23 troubleshooting, 5-2 commands clia cable deactivate, 5-2 plates switchover, 5-3, 5-6 installing, 2-16 switch-specific removing, 2-16 activate, 6-10, 7-15 trays deactivate, 6-6, 7-6 installing, 2-20 disableboard, 6-7, 7-6 removing, 2-20 disablepsu, 3-2 trees...
  • Page 92 7-3 installing, 7-12 retainers, 7-5 IPMB addresses, 1-7 pins LEDs front, 2-10 location, 1-6 rear, 2-7 status, 7-2 inspection tools Index-2 Sun Datacenter Switch 3456 Service Manual • August 2008 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
  • Page 93 midplane connector nomenclature, 2-11 power supplies, 3-2 parts, 1-6 powering CMCs, 5-6 off, 7-6 fabric cards, 6-10 on, 7-15 line cards, 7-15 removing, 7-7 power supplies, 3-7 troubleshooting, 7-2 removing midplane cable connector nomenclature plates, 2-16 fabric cards, 2-8 trays, 2-20 line cards, 2-11 trees, 2-17 cables, 2-22...
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