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- Page 1 N8560-32C Switch Hardware Guide Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 1 of 18...
- Page 2 N8560-32C Switch Hardware Guide Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the hardware and performing the initial software configuration of the N8560-32C switch. After completing the installation and basic configuration procedures covered in this guide, you could refer to the PicOS®...
- Page 3 The grounding resistance should be smaller than 1-ohm. Connect the grounding terminal to the ground before operating the equipment. There are two grounding studs in the lower left corner of the rear panel. They are pasted with a conspicuous label. Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 3 of 18...
- Page 4 You are advised to install a power arrester in front of the power input end to enhance surge protection for the power supply. 1.2 Network Cable and Transceiver Planning The N8560-32C switches support QSFP+ and QSFP28 transceivers. They also support active optical cables. For details, please refer to Transceivers and AOCs Supported on N8560-32C Switch.
- Page 5 Initial Installation and Configuration 2.1 Unpack and Mount the N8560-32C Switch Below is an optimized guide for unpacking and preparing the N8560-32C switch for installation, including key precautions and potential risk alerts. 2.1.1 Parts Inventory (Packing List) for a N8560-32C Switch The switch shipment includes a packing list.
- Page 6 1. Secure the mounting brackets and inner rails to the two sides of the switch with M4 screws. 2. Attach the slide rails to the rack using M6 screws and cage nuts. Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 6 of 18...
- Page 7 3. Align the inner rails with the front of the slide rails. Slide the inner rails into the slide rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides. 4. Attach the switch to the rack using M6 screws and cage nuts. Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 7 of 18...
- Page 8 Lay the chassis flat on the workbench and ensure adequate airflow around the chassis. 2.2 Connect the N8560-32C to Power 2.2.1 Connect the N8560-32C Switch to Earth Ground 2.2.1.1 Installation Guidelines A reliable grounding system is the basis for stable and reliable operation, which is indispensable for preventing lightning strikes and interference.
- Page 9 The power socket must be installed near the equipment in an easily accessible location. • When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and disconnected last. 2.2.2 Connect Power to N8560-32C Switch Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap before proceeding with the following operation. 2.2.2.1 Power Module Installation •...
- Page 10 Slide the retainer clamp around the AC power cord. If you want to adjust the clamp to secure the AC power cord, press the retainer clamp latch first, as shown in the figure below. Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 10 of 18...
- Page 11 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the power connector. • Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the power socket of the external power system. Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 11 of 18...
- Page 12 Ensure that you have a rubber safety cap available to cover the transceiver. The transceivers for FS devices are hot-removable and hot-insertable field-replaceable units (FRUs). You can remove and replace the transceivers without powering off the device or disrupting the device functions.
- Page 13 1. If the fiber-optic cable connector is covered with a rubber safety cap, remove the cap. Save the cap. 2. Remove the rubber safety cap from the optical transceiver. Save the cap. 3. Insert the cable connector into the optical transceiver. Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 13 of 18...
- Page 14 Do not let fiber-optic cables hang free from the connector. Do not allow fastened loops of cables to dangle, which stresses the cables at the fastening point. 2.4 Connect the N8560-32C to External Devices 2.4.1 Connect a Device to a Network for Out-of-Band Management Ensure that you have an Ethernet cable that has an RJ-45 connector at either end.
- Page 15 2.5 Configure PicOS® on the N8560-32C 2.5.1 Default Configuration We ship each N8560-32C switch programmed with a factory-default configuration that contains the values set for each configuration parameter. The default configuration file sets values for system parameters such as the system log and file messages.
- Page 16 2.5.2.2.1 Configure Management Interface Step1 Set static IP addresses for management interface eth0. set system management-ethernet eth0 ip-address {IPv4 | IPv6} <ip_address> Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 16 of 18...
- Page 17 Hwaddr: 00:18:23:30:e5:72 State: UP Gateway : 192.168.10.1 Inet addr: 192.168.10.5/24 Traffic statistics Input Packets......3620 Input Bytes......462971 Output Packets.....597 Output Bytes.......75459 Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved Page 17 of 18...
- Page 18 Tel：+86(400)865 2852 Tel：+86(400)865 2852 FS has several offices around the world. Addresses, phone numbers are listed on the FS Website at https://www.fs.com/contact_us.html. FS and FS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of FS in the U.S. and other countries. Copyright © 2025 FS.COM AII Rights Reserved...
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