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Part No. 060209-10, Rev. E
August 2007
OmniSwitch 6850 Series
Hardware Users Guide
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  • Page 1 Part No. 060209-10, Rev. E August 2007 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide www.alcatel-lucent.com...
  • Page 2 The specifications described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2007 by Alcatel-Lucent. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Alcatel-Lucent.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Application Examples ............1-5 Gigabit-to-the-Desktop Migration ................1-5 Server Aggregation ....................1-6 Layer 3 Aggregation/Distribution ................1-7 Small Enterprise Core ....................1-8 Chapter 2 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components ..... 2-1 OmniSwitch 6850-24L ....................2-4 OmniSwitch 6850-48L ....................2-8 OmniSwitch 6850-P24L ....................2-11 OmniSwitch 6850-P48L ....................2-15 OmniSwitch 6850-U24X ....................2-19...
  • Page 4 Setting Up a Stacked Configuration ................2-63 Rack Mounting Stacked Configurations ..............2-63 Cabling Stacked Configurations ................2-63 Redundant Stacking Cable Connections ............2-63 Supported Cabling Patterns ................2-63 Booting OmniSwitch 6850 Series Switches ..............2-66 Booting a Stand-Alone Switch ................2-66 Booting Stacked Configurations ................2-67 Power Cords ........................2-68 Specifications ......................2-68 Console Port ........................
  • Page 5 Chapter 4 Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks ............4-1 In This Chapter ........................4-2 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stack Overview ..............4-3 Roles Within the Stack ....................4-3 Primary and Secondary Management Modules ............4-3 Primary Management Module Selection ............4-6 Secondary Management Module Selection ............4-9 Idle Module Role ....................4-11...
  • Page 6 Electrical Storm Warning ................. A-8 Installation Warning ..................A-9 Invisible Laser Radiation Warning ..............A-9 Lithium Battery Warning ................A-10 Operating Voltage Warning ................A-10 Power Disconnection Warning ............... A-11 Proper Earthing Requirement Warning ............A-11 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...
  • Page 7 Advertencia sobre una apropiada conexión a tierra ........A-15 Leer “información importante de seguridad” ..........A-15 Advertencia de acceso restringido ..............A-15 Advertencia de pulsera antiestática ..............A-15 Clase de seguridad ..................A-15 Index ........................Index-1 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...
  • Page 8 Contents viii OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide This OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide describes your switch hardware components and basic switch hardware procedures. Supported Platforms This information in this guide applies to the following products: OmniSwitch 6850-24L • OmniSwitch 6850-48L • OmniSwitch 6850-P24L •...
  • Page 10 OmniSwitch (original version with no numeric model name) • OmniSwitch 6600 Family • OmniSwitch 6800 Series • OmniSwitch 7700 • OmniSwitch 7800 • OmniSwitch 8800 • OmniSwitch 9000 Series • OmniStack • OmniAccess • page x OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 11: Who Should Read This Manual

    CLI commands that pertain directly to hardware configuration, but it is not intended as a software users guide. There are several OmniSwitch 6850 Series users guides that focus on switch soft- ware configuration. Consult those guides for detailed information and examples for configuring your switch software to operate in a live network environment.

  • Page 12: How Is The Information Organized

    About This Guide How is the Information Organized? This users guide provides an overview of OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches in the first chapter, an over- view and procedures for setting up and managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches in the second chap- ter, an overview and procedures for managing Power over Ethernet (PoE) in the third chapter, and an overview and procedures for managing stacks in the fourth chapter.
  • Page 13 802.1Q, VLANs, and Spanning Tree. The OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Network Configuration Guide contains overview information, procedures and examples on how standard networking technologies are configured in the OmniSwitch 6850 Series. The OmniSwitch 6800/6850/9000 Advanced Routing Configuration Guide includes configuration informa- tion for networks using Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

  • Page 14: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation About This Guide Related Documentation The following are the titles and descriptions of all the OmniSwitch 6850 Series user manuals: OmniSwitch 6850 Series Getting Started Guide • Describes the hardware and software procedures for getting an OmniSwitch 6850 Series switch up and running.

  • Page 15: User Manual Cd

    User Manual CD User Manual CD All user guides for the OmniSwitch 6850 Series are included on the User Manual CD. This CD also includes user guides for other Alcatel-Lucent data enterprise products. In addition, it contains a stand- alone version of the on-line help system that is embedded in the OmniVista network management applica- tion.
  • Page 16 Technical Support About This Guide page xvi OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 17: Omniswitch 6850 Series

    1 OmniSwitch 6850 Series The OmniSwitch 6850 Series is an advanced fixed configuration family of Ethernet switches. These switches provide wire rate layer-2 forwarding and layer-3 routing with advanced services. OmniSwitch 6850-24L 1 LAS OmniSwitch 6850-48L -2 4L OmniSwitch 6850-P24L...
  • Page 18 The OmniSwitch 6850-P48X (OS6850-P48X) is a 48-port, 10/100/1000 PoE fixed stackable chassis. • This switch also includes two 10-Gigabit XFP connectors. The OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches offer effective availability, resiliency, and security features and are ideal for the following network applications: Enterprise workgroups/LAN wiring closets •...

  • Page 19: Availability Features

    Backup Power Supplies The OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches support an optional backup power supply. This power supply is connected to the rear of the unit. There is a power shelf provided with the unit that slides into the rear of the chassis and is used to hold the power supplies.

  • Page 20: Hot Swapping

    LEDs, which provide visual status information, are provided on the chassis front panel. LEDs are used to indicate conditions such as hardware and software status, temperature errors, link integrity, data flow, etc. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to Chapter 2, “OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components.” User-Driven Monitoring User-driven hardware monitoring refers to CLI commands that are entered by the user in order to access the current status of hardware components.

  • Page 21: Omniswitch 6850 Series Application Examples

    Layer 3 Aggregation/Distribution • Small Enterprise core • Gigabit-to-the-Desktop Migration The OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches provide a migration path to Gigabit on the edge of the LAN. For example: 10/100/1000 Layer 2+ Switching 10/100/1000 Layer 3 Switching OmniSwitch 6850 OmniSwitch 6850...

  • Page 22: Server Aggregation

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Application Examples OmniSwitch 6850 Series Server Aggregation The OmniSwitch 6850 Series switch is a well-suited server aggregation switch, especially for space-constrained data centers, where the switch can be installed in the same rack as the servers. For example:...

  • Page 23: Layer 3 Aggregation/Distribution

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Application Examples Layer 3 Aggregation/Distribution The OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches placed in the distribution layer of three-tier networks provide high- capacity, wire speed Layer 2 switching, Layer 3 routing, and intelligent services near the edge of the network.

  • Page 24: Small Enterprise Core

    Small Enterprise Core With its high-speed switching capacity, supported Layer 3 routing protocols, advanced network services, and wire speed 10 Gigabit capability, the OmniSwitch 6850 Series provides effective core switching for smaller Enterprise networks (200-500 ports). For example: 10/100 layer 2 Switching...

  • Page 25: Omniswitch 6850 Series Chassis And Hardware Components

    2 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches are available in thirteen stackable chassis configurations as shown in the table below: 24-port 10/100 OmniSwitch 6850-24L • (OS6850-24L) 48-port 10/100 OmniSwitch 6850-48L • (OS6850-48L) 24-port 10/100 Power over Ethernet (PoE) OmniSwitch 6850-P24L •...

  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Omniswitch 6850 Series Chassis And Hardware Components

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components This chapter includes detailed information on these chassis types. Topics include: OmniSwitch 6850 Series chassis descriptions • Technical specifications • Switch mounting • Booting OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches • Power cords, console port, and pinout specifications •...
  • Page 27 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-24L OmniSwitch 6850-48L 1 LAS OmniSwitch 6850-P24L 1 LAS OmniSwitch 6850-P48L 1 LAS OmniSwitch 6850-U24X 1 LAS 1 LAS OmniSwitch 6850-24 1 LAS OmniSwitch 6850-48 OmniSwitch 6850-24X 1 LAS 1 LAS OmniSwitch 6850-48X...

  • Page 28: Omniswitch 6850-24L

    • Note. USB 2.0 is not supported in this release. Note. The 20 (non-combo) 10/100Base-T on the OmniSwitch 6850-24L can be upgraded to 10/100/1000Base-T. Please contact your Alcatel-Lucent representative for more information. page 2-4 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide...
  • Page 29 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-24L Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs USB Port For information on the OS6850-24L’s...
  • Page 30 OmniSwitch 6850-24L OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-24L Specifications Total unshared 10/100Base-T per switch (1–20) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T combo per switch (21–24) Total combo 1000Base-X combo SFP connectors per switch (21–24) Total 10/100Base-T per stack 160 (stack of eight switches)
  • Page 31 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-24L OS6850-24L Specifications Maximum cable distance 100 meters (RJ-45) OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 2-7...

  • Page 32: Omniswitch 6850-48L

    • Note. USB 2.0 is not supported in this release. Note. The 44 (non-combo) 10/100Base-T on the OmniSwitch 6850-48L can be upgraded to 10/100/1000Base-T. Please contact your Alcatel-Lucent representative for more information. page 2-8 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide...
  • Page 33 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-48L Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs...
  • Page 34 OmniSwitch 6850-48L OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-48L Specifications Total unshared 10/100Base-T per switch (5–48) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T combo per switch (1–4) Total combo SFP connectors per switch Total 10/100Base-T per stack 352 (stack of eight switches) Total combo SFP connectors per...

  • Page 35: Omniswitch 6850-P24L

    Note. USB 2.0 is not supported in this release. Note. The 20 (non-combo) 10/100Base-T PoE on the OmniSwitch 6850-P24L can be upgraded to 10/100/ 1000Base-T PoE. Please contact your Alcatel-Lucent representative for more information. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide...
  • Page 36 OmniSwitch 6850-P24L OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs USB Port For information on the OS6850-P24L’s...
  • Page 37 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P24L OS6850-P24L Specifications Total unshared 10/100Base-T PoE per switch (1–20) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T combo PoE per switch (21–24) Total combo 1000Base-X combo SFP connectors per switch (21–24) Total 10/100Base-T PoE per 160 (stack of eight switches)
  • Page 38 OmniSwitch 6850-P24L OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-P24L Specifications Cable supported 10BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) (RJ-45) 100BaseTX: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5, EIA/TIA 568 or shielded twisted-pair (STP), Category 5, 100 ohm 1000BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5e Power supplied to port 15.4 watts per port...

  • Page 39: Omniswitch 6850-P48L

    Note. USB 2.0 is not supported in this release. Note. The 44 (non-combo) 10/100Base-T PoE on the OmniSwitch 6850-P48L can be upgraded to 10/100/ 1000Base-T PoE. Please contact your Alcatel-Lucent representative for more information. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide...
  • Page 40 OmniSwitch 6850-P48L OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs...
  • Page 41 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P48L OS6850-P48L Specifications Total unshared 10/100Base-T PoE per switch (5–48) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T combo PoE per switch (1–4) Total combo 1000Base-X combo SFP connectors per switch Total 10/100Base-T PoE per 352 (stack of eight switches)
  • Page 42 OmniSwitch 6850-P48L OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-P48L Specifications Cable supported 10BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) (RJ-45) 100BaseTX: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5, EIA/TIA 568 or shielded twisted-pair (STP), Category 5, 100 ohm 1000BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5e Power supplied to port 15.4 watts per port...

  • Page 43: Omniswitch 6850-U24X

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-U24X OmniSwitch 6850-U24X The OmniSwitch 6850-U24X is an edge/workgroup switch offering 24 1000Base-X SFP connectors, two (2) 10 Gigabit XFP connectors, as well as four combo individually configurable to 10/100/1000Base-T. The front panel of the OS6850-U24X chassis contains the following major components: System status and slot indicator LEDs •...
  • Page 44 OmniSwitch 6850-U24X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. 1000Mbps SFP...
  • Page 45 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-U24X OS6850-U24X Specifications Total unshared 1000Base-X SFP connectors per switch (1–22) Total shared 1000Base-X SFP connectors per switch (23–24) Total combo10/100/1000Base-T per switch (23–24) Total XFP Connectors (25–26) Total 1000Base-X SFP connec-...
  • Page 46 OmniSwitch 6850-U24X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-U24X Specifications Cable supported 10BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) (RJ-45) 100BaseTX: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5, EIA/TIA 568 or shielded twisted-pair (STP), Category 5, 100 ohm 1000BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5e...

  • Page 47: Omniswitch 6850-24

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-24 OmniSwitch 6850-24 The OmniSwitch 6850-24 is a stackable edge/workgroup switch offering 20 unshared 10/100/1000 Base- T, as well as four combo individually configurable to be 10/100/1000 Base-T or 1000 Base-X high speed connections.
  • Page 48 OmniSwitch 6850-24 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. USB Port Status and Slot Indicator LEDs High speed USB 2.0 port, which...
  • Page 49 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-24 OS6850-24 Specifications Total unshared 10/100/000Base- T per switch (1–20) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T combo per switch (21–24) Total combo 1000Base-X combo SFP connectors per switch (21–24) Total 10/100/1000Base-T per 192 (stack of eight switches)
  • Page 50 OmniSwitch 6850-24 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-24 Specifications Maximum cable distance 100 meters (RJ-45) page 2-26 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 51: Omniswitch 6850-48

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-48 OmniSwitch 6850-48 The OmniSwitch 6850-48 is a stackable edge/workgroup switch offering 44 unshared 10/100/1000Base-T, as well as four combo individually configurable to 10/100/1000Base-T or 1000Base-X high speed connec- tions. The front panel of the OS6850-48 chassis contains the following major components: System status and slot indicator LEDs •...
  • Page 52 OmniSwitch 6850-48 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs...
  • Page 53 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-48 OS6850-48 Specifications Total unshared 10/100/ 1000Base-T per switch (5–48) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T combo per switch (1–4) Total combo SFP connectors per switch (1–4) Total 10/100/1000Base-T per 384 (stack of eight switches)
  • Page 54 OmniSwitch 6850-48 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-48 Specifications Maximum cable distance 100 meters (RJ-45) page 2-30 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 55: Omniswitch 6850-24X

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-24X OmniSwitch 6850-24X The OmniSwitch 6850-24X is a stackable edge/workgroup switch offering 20 unshared 10/100/1000 Base-T Power over, two (2) 10 Gigabit XFP connectors, as well as four combo individually configurable to 10/100/1000 Base-T or 1000 Base-X high speed connections.
  • Page 56 OmniSwitch 6850-24X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. 10/100/1000Mbps USB Port...
  • Page 57 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-24X OS6850-24X Specifications Total unshared 10/100/ 1000Base-T per switch (1–20) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T combo per switch (21–24) Total combo 1000Base-X combo SFP connectors per switch (21– Total XFP Connectors (25–26) Total 10/100/1000Base-T per...
  • Page 58 OmniSwitch 6850-24X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-24X Specifications Cable supported 10BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) (RJ-45) 100BaseTX: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5, EIA/TIA 568 or shielded twisted-pair (STP), Category 5, 100 ohm 1000BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5e...

  • Page 59: Omniswitch 6850-48X

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-48X OmniSwitch 6850-48X The OmniSwitch 6850-48X is a stackable edge/workgroup switch offering 48 unshared 10/100/1000Base T and two (2) 10 Gigabit XFP connectors. The front panel of the OS6850-48X chassis contains the following major components: System status and slot indicator LEDs •...
  • Page 60 OmniSwitch 6850-48X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs For information on the OS6850-48X’s...
  • Page 61 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-48X OS6850-48X Specifications Total unshared 10/100/ 1000Base-T per switch (1–48) Total XFP Connectors (49–50) Total 10/100/1000Base-T per 384 (stack of eight switches) stack Power 126/120W (AC/DC) power supply Flash memory size 64 MB...

  • Page 62: Omniswitch 6850-P24

    OmniSwitch 6850-P24 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P24 The OmniSwitch 6850-P24 is a stackable edge/workgroup switch offering 20 unshared 10/100/1000 Base- T Power over Ethernet (PoE), as well as four combo individually configurable to 10/100/1000 Base-T PoE or 1000 Base-X high speed connections.
  • Page 63 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P24 Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs USB Port For information on the OS6850-P24’s...
  • Page 64 OmniSwitch 6850-P24 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-P24 Specifications Total unshared 10/100/1000Base-T PoE per switch (1–20) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T PoE combo per switch (21–24) Total combo 1000Base-X combo SFP connectors per switch (21–24) Total 10/100/1000Base-T PoE 192 (stack of eight switches)
  • Page 65 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P24 OS6850-P24 Specifications Cable supported 10BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) (RJ-45) 100BaseTX: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5, EIA/TIA 568 or shielded twisted-pair (STP), Category 5, 100 ohm 1000BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5e Power supplied to port 15.4 watts per port...

  • Page 66: Omniswitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007

    OmniSwitch 6850-P48 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P48 The OmniSwitch 6850-P48 is a stackable edge/workgroup switch offering 44 unshared 10/100/1000 Base-T Power over Ethernet (PoE), as well as four combo individually configurable to 10/ 100/1000 Base-T PoE or 1000 Base-X high speed connections.
  • Page 67 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P48 Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs USB Port For information on the OS6850-P48’s...
  • Page 68 OmniSwitch 6850-P48 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-P48 Specifications Total unshared 10/100/1000Base-T PoE per switch (5–48) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T PoE combo per switch (1–4) Total combo 1000Base-X combo SFP connectors per switch (1–4) Total 10/100/1000Base-T PoE 384 (stack of eight switches)
  • Page 69 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P48 OS6850-P48 Specifications Cable supported 10BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) (RJ-45) 100BaseTX: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5, EIA/TIA 568 or shielded twisted-pair (STP), Category 5, 100 ohm 1000BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5e Power supplied to port 15.4 watts per port...

  • Page 70: Omniswitch 6850-P24X

    OmniSwitch 6850-P24X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P24X The OmniSwitch 6850-P24X is a stackable edge/workgroup switch offering 20 unshared 10/100/1000 Base-T Power over Ethernet (PoE), two (2) 10 Gigabit XFP connectors, as well as four combo individu- ally configurable to 10/100/1000 Base-T PoE or 1000 Base-X high speed connections.
  • Page 71 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P24X Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. 10/100/1000Mbps PoE...
  • Page 72 OmniSwitch 6850-P24X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-P24X Specifications Total unshared 10/100/1000Base-T PoE per switch (1–20) Total shared 10/100/1000Base-T PoE combo per switch (21–24) Total combo 1000Base-X combo SFP connectors per switch (21–24) Total XFP Connectors (25–26) Total 10/100/1000Base-T PoE...
  • Page 73 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P24X OS6850-P24X Specifications Connections supported IP phones, Bluetooth Access Points, Internet cameras, and other devices requiring power over Ethernet Cable supported 10BaseT: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) (RJ-45) 100BaseTX: unshielded twisted-pair (UTP), Category 5, EIA/TIA 568...

  • Page 74: Omniswitch 6850-P48X

    OmniSwitch 6850-P48X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P48X The OmniSwitch 6850-P48X is a stackable edge/workgroup switch offering 48 unshared 10/100/ 1000Base-T Power over Ethernet (PoE) and two (2) 10 Gigabit XFP connectors. The front panel of the OS6850-P48X chassis contains the following major components: System status and slot indicator LEDs •...
  • Page 75 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P48X Refer to the illustration below for more front panel information. For detailed LED descriptions, refer to page 2-54. For information on the chassis rear panel, refer to page 2-56. Status and Slot Indicator LEDs USB Port For information on the OS6850-P48X’s...
  • Page 76 OmniSwitch 6850-P48X OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OS6850-P48X Specifications Total unshared 10/100/1000Base-T PoE per switch (1–48) Total XFP Connectors (49–50) Total 10/100/1000Base-T PoE 384 (stack of eight switches) per stack Power 510/360W power supply Flash memory size 64 MB...
  • Page 77 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850-P48X OS6850-P48X Specifications Maximum cable distance 100 meters (RJ-45) RJ-45 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 2-53...

  • Page 78: Status Leds

    Status LEDs OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Status LEDs LEDs provide visual status information. These “status lights” are used to indicate conditions, such as hardware and software status, primary role status, power supply status, primary and secondary status (stacked configurations), fan and temperature errors, 10 Gigabit uplink status (when applicable), slot number information, data speed, link integrity, and activity.

  • Page 79: 10/100/1000 Leds

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Status LEDs 10/100/1000 LEDs There is a single LED for each corresponding 10/100/1000 Mbps port. It displays solid green (1000 Mbps) for a valid link; displays blinking green when transmitting or receiving packets in a link up state for non- PoE.

  • Page 80: Rear Panel

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Rear Panel The rear panel of OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches contains the following major components: Two DB-25 connectors for the primary power supply, which can be used for a single 510 Watt supply •...

  • Page 81: Mounting The Switch

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Mounting the Switch Mounting the Switch Note. If you are relocating the switch, be sure to power it down and remove all network, stacking, and power cables before moving. Airflow Considerations Be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated, static-free environment. Always allow adequate clearance at the front, rear, and sides of the switch.

  • Page 82: Chassis Airflow

    Mounting the Switch OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Chassis Airflow The fans pull air from the air intake vent located on the left-hand side of the chassis. The air is directed horizontally through the chassis and past the circuit board. Airflow is then exhausted through the fan vents at the right-hand side of the chassis.

  • Page 83: Blank Cover Panels

    Blank cover panels are provided with your switch and are used to cover empty backup power supply bays and 10 Gigabit uplink bays (all OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches, except for OmniSwitch 6850-24, OmniSwitch 6850-P24, OmniSwitch 6850-48, and OmniSwitch 6850-P48). These cover panels play an important role in chassis airflow and temperature management.

  • Page 84: Installation Options

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches can be installed freestanding as tabletop units. Place your switch on a stable, flat, and static-free surface. Note. OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches must be placed “right side up.” Never attempt to operate a switch positioned on its side.

  • Page 85: Rack-Mounting The Switch

    Mounting the Switch Rack-Mounting the Switch Refer to the important guidelines below before installing the OmniSwitch 6850 Series chassis on a rack. It is recommended that two people install the switch on the rack—one person to hold the chassis and •...

  • Page 86: Installing And Removing Combo Port Sfps

    Stacked Configuration” on page 2-63. Installing and Removing Combo Port SFPs OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches offer four Gigabit Ethernet combo, located on the front panel (see page 2-23). These combo support hot-swappable fiber Small Form-Factor Pluggables (SFPs). For instructions on installing and removing combo connector SFPs, refer to the instruction card provided with the SFP product.

  • Page 87: Setting Up A Stacked Configuration

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Setting Up a Stacked Configuration Setting Up a Stacked Configuration Rack Mounting Stacked Configurations To rack mount a stacked configuration, install all switches that are to be included in the stacked configura- tion as described on pages 2-61 through 2-62.
  • Page 88 Setting Up a Stacked Configuration OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Starting from the top of the stack, insert one end of the stacking cable into either stacking port A or stacking port B. The stacking port (A or B) depends on your preferred cabling pattern. Refer to Chapter 4, “Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks”...
  • Page 89 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Setting Up a Stacked Configuration To provide added resiliency and redundancy, you must install the redundant stacking cable to connect the top switch in the stack to the bottom switch. Connect the redundant cable now. Refer to the diagram...

  • Page 90: Booting Omniswitch 6850 Series Switches

    Booting a Stand-Alone Switch The OmniSwitch 6850 Series switch does not use an on/off switch. The power cord is the switch’s only connect/disconnect device. The power connector socket is located on the switch’s rear panel. For more information, refer to “Rear Panel”...

  • Page 91: Booting Stacked Configurations

    Once the switches have been connected to a virtual chassis, the next step is to manually power on the stack. The OmniSwitch 6850 Series switch does not use an on/off switch. The power cord is the switch’s only connect/disconnect device. The power connector socket is located on the switch’s rear panel. For more information, refer to “Rear Panel”...

  • Page 92: Power Cords

    Power Cords OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Power Cords Since the power cord is the switch’s only disconnect device, it should be plugged into an easily accessible outlet. In the event that your power cord is lost or damaged, refer to the specifications below.

  • Page 93: Console Port

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Console Port Console Port The console port, located on the chassis front panel, provides a console connection to the switch and is required when logging into the switch for the first time. By default, this RJ-45 connector provides a DTE console connection.
  • Page 94 Console Port OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components To change the stop bits value, enter boot serialstopbits, followed by the number of stop bits. Options include 1 (default) and 2. For example: Boot > boot serialstopbits 2 Verify your current changes by entering show at the boot prompt: Boot >...

  • Page 95: Console Port Pinouts

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Console Port Console Port Pinouts 10/100 Ethernet Port – RJ-45 Pinout (non-PoE) Pin Number Description not used not used not used not used Gigabit Ethernet Port – RJ-45 Pinout Pin Number Description BI_DB+...

  • Page 96: Rj-45 Console Port - Connector Pinout

    Console Port OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components RJ-45 Console Port – Connector Pinout Pin Number Signals as DTE Console Port Ground Ground page 2-72 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 97: Omniswitch 6850 Series Power Supplies

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches support the following power supplies: PS-510W-AC power supply (see “PS-510W-AC Power Supply” on page 2-76) • PS-360W-AC power supply (see “PS-360W-AC Power Supply”...
  • Page 98 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Primary Power Valid Model Backup Power Supply Supply Configuration? OS6850-P48L, OS6850-P48, 120W (DC) None Not Valid OS6850-P48X, OS6850-P24L, OS6850-P24, OS6850-P24X OS6850-48, OS6850-48X, 126W (AC) 126W (AC) Valid OS6850-24, OS6850-24X,...

  • Page 99: Power Supply Shelf

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies Power Supply Shelf Alcatel-Lucent requires the use of power supply shelf when the power supply is used in a 1U (i.e, 1.5 inches/3.8 cm) configuration. In a 2U (i.e., 3 inches/7.6 cm) configuration, if you have a 510W power supply you can either use the power supply shelf or you can mount the 510W power supply directly to a rack.

  • Page 100: Ps-510W-Ac Power Supply

    PS-510W-AC Power Supply The PS-510W-AC power supply (shown below) supports full switch and Power over Ethernet (PoE) func- tionality for 48-port OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches (e.g., OS6850-P48X). It can be installed as either the primary or backup power supply. (See “Installing Power Supplies”...

  • Page 101: Ps-360W-Ac Power Supply

    24-port OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches (e.g., OS6850-P24X). In addition, two 360W power supplies support full switch and PoE functionality for 48-port OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches (e.g., OS6850-P48X) while a single 360W power supply supplies switch but only partial support for PoE on 48-port switches A single 360W allocates 240W for the POE functionality.

  • Page 102: Ps-126W-Ac Power Supply

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components PS-126W-AC Power Supply The PS-126W-AC power supply supplies switch functionality for non-PoE OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches (e.g., OS6850-24). In addition, the 126W power supply can be installed as one of the two primary supplies or as a backup power supply.(See...

  • Page 103: Ps-120W-Dc Power Supply

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies PS-120W-DC Power Supply The PS-120W-DC power supply (shown below) supplies switch functionality for non-PoE OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches (e.g., OS6850-24). In addition, the 120W power supply can be installed as one of the two primary supplies or as a backup power supply.

  • Page 104: Installing Power Supplies

    Installing Power Supplies OmniSwitch 6850 Series power supply can be installed in the following ways: As a primary or backup supply directly connected to the back of an OmniSwitch 6850 Series chassis. • “Connecting a Power Supply Directly to the Chassis” on page 2-80 for more information.

  • Page 105: Connecting A Power Supply With A Cable

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies Carefully slide the power supply against the back of the chassis until the power connector connect. If you have installed the power shelf tighten the captive screws (or screws) located at back of the power supply to the power shelf.
  • Page 106 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components Carefully slide the power supply on to the power shelf and secure the power supply to the shelf using the captive screws. Tighten these screws to secure the power supply.

  • Page 107: Connecting The Power Supply Cable

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies Once the screws at the bottom of each flange are secure, install the remaining two rack mount screws. Be sure that all screws are securely tightened. Connecting the Power Supply Cable Follow the steps below to connect a power supply with a cable: Be sure the switch and power shelf are securely fastened to the rack.
  • Page 108 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components 1 3 . 5 i n c h e Redundant 120W-DC, 126W-AC, 360W-PoE 1 3 . 5 i n c h e Redundant 510W-PoE page 2-84 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide...

  • Page 109: Dc Power Supply Considerations

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies You can also attach the power supplies to the back of an OmniSwitch 6850 Series chassis directly as well as using cables at the same time, as shown in the diagram below.

  • Page 110: Viewing The Power Supply Status

    (optional) unexpectedly shuts down, the switch sends out a notification to the user. In addition, the power LED on the chassis front panel display solid amber. Note. For detailed OmniSwitch 6850 Series LED information, refer to “Status LEDs” on page 2-54.

  • Page 111: Monitoring The Chassis

    Monitoring the Chassis Monitoring the Chassis OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches can be monitored and managed via the console port using Command Line Interface (CLI) commands. The switches can also be monitored and managed via the Ethernet using CLI commands, WebView, SNMP, and OmniVista.

  • Page 112: Checking The Fan Status

    For a complete list of output definitions for this command, refer to the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide. Checking the Power Supply Status For information on checking power supplies for OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches, refer to “Viewing the Power Supply Status” on page 2-86.

  • Page 113: Using Leds To Visually Monitor The Chassis

    • For tables showing LED states for switches and stacks operating normally, refer to pages 2-66 and 2-67. For detailed information on all OmniSwitch 6850 Series LEDs, refer to page 2-54. Installing SFP and XFP Transceivers For information on installing XFPs and SFPs, refer to the instruction card included with the transceiver.
  • Page 114 Monitoring the Chassis OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components page 2-90 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 115: Installing And Managing Power Over Ethernet (Poe)

    3 Installing and Managing Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power over Ethernet (PoE) is supported on OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches and provides inline power directly from the switch’s Ethernet. Powered Devices (PDs) such as IP phones, wireless LAN stations, Ethernet hubs, and other access points can be plugged directly into the Ethernet. From these RJ-45 the devices receive both electrical power and data flow.

  • Page 116: In This Chapter

    Note. You can also monitor all chassis components and manage many chassis features, including Power over Ethernet, with WebView, Alcatel-Lucent’s embedded web-based device management application. WebView is an interactive and easy-to-use GUI that can be launched from the OmniVista or a web browser.

  • Page 117: Power Over Ethernet Specifications

    Installing and Managing Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power over Ethernet Specifications Power over Ethernet Specifications The table below lists general specifications for Alcatel-Lucent’s Power over Ethernet support. For more detailed power supply and Power Source Equipment (PSE) specifications, refer to Chapter 2, “OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components.”...

  • Page 118: Viewing Poe Power Supply Status

    Location ----+----+---------+------+-----------+---------- External External External The backup power supply will always display as “PS-2”. For detailed information on the show power command output, refer to the CLI Command Reference Guide. page 3-4 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 119: Configuring Power Over Ethernet Parameters

    To initially activate PoE, you must use the lanpower start slot syntax only, as described above. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 3-5...

  • Page 120: Configuring The Total Power Allocated To A Port

    -> lanpower 3/12 power 3000 reduces the power allowance on port 12 of the OmniSwitch 6850 Series switch 3 to 3000 milliwatts. This new value is now the maximum amount of power the port can use to power any attached device (until the value is modified by the user).

  • Page 121: Setting Port Priority Levels

    -> lanpower 8/22 priority critical changes the priority value of port 22 of the OmniSwitch 6850 Series slot 8 to the highest priority level of critical. Now that the default value has been reconfigured, this port should be reserved for those PDs that are mission critical for network operations.

  • Page 122: Setting The Capacitor Detection Method

    OmniSwitch 6850 Series and enable. For example, to enable the capacitor detection method on the OmniSwitch 6850 Series switch with slot number 2, enter: -> lanpower capacitor-detection 2 enable...

  • Page 123: Understanding Priority Disconnect

    For example, the syntax -> lanpower 2 priority-disconnect disable disables the priority disconnect function on the OmniSwitch 6850 Series slot 2. Enabling Priority Disconnect To enable priority disconnect, use the lanpower priority-disconnect command.

  • Page 124: Priority Disconnect Is Enabled; Same Priority Level On All Pd

    When a PD is being connected to a port with a lower priority level than all other in the slot, the incoming PD will be denied power, regardless of its physical port number. Devices connected to other higher-prior- ity will continue operating without interruption. page 3-10 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 125: Priority Disconnect Is Disabled

    When priority disconnect is disabled, power will be denied to any incoming PD, regardless of its port priority status (i.e., low, high, and critical) or physical port number (i.e., 1–24). OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 3-11...

  • Page 126: Monitoring Power Over Ethernet Via Cli

    Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined 16000 Undefined (Output continued on next page) page 3-12 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...
  • Page 127 380 Watts Total Power Budget Remaining 380 Watts Total Power Budget Available 1 Power Supplies Available Note. For detailed information on show lanpower command output, refer to the OmniSwitch CLI Refer- ence Guide. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 3-13...
  • Page 128 Monitoring Power over Ethernet via CLI Installing and Managing Power over Ethernet (PoE) page 3-14 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 129: Chapter 4 Managing Omniswitch 6850 Series Stacks

    4 Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks In addition to their working as individual stand-alone switches, OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches can also be linked together to work as a single virtual chassis known as a stack. With stacks, users can easily expand their switching capacity simply by adding additional switches to the stack.

  • Page 130: In This Chapter

    In This Chapter Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks In This Chapter This chapter provides information on OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches configured to operate as a single virtual chassis. Topics described in the chapter include: OmniSwitch 6850 Series stack overview on page 4-3.

  • Page 131: Omniswitch 6850 Series Stack Overview

    Network Interfaces (NIs). Roles Within the Stack In order to operate as a virtual chassis, switches within an OmniSwitch 6850 Series stack are assigned specific roles. These roles include primary and secondary management roles, idle status, and pass-through.
  • Page 132 Refer to “Synchronizing Switches in a Stack” on page 4-36 for more information. Primary A stack of four OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches is operating normally. The stack consists of a primary Secondary module, secondary module, and two elements operating Idle in idle status.
  • Page 133 Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks Roles Within the Stack A stack of two OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches is operating normally. The stack consists of a primary Primary module and a secondary module. (The software on both elements in the stack is synchronized.)

  • Page 134: Primary Management Module Selection

    Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks Primary Management Module Selection For a stack of OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches to operate as a virtual chassis, there must be a mecha- nism for dynamically selecting the switch within the stack that will assume the primary management role.
  • Page 135 For more information on using saved slot information to determine the primary switch in a stack, refer to the diagram below: Saved Slot 6 Four OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches are stacked; all switches are connected via stacking cables. The user configures each Saved Slot 5 switch to have a unique saved slot number.
  • Page 136 For more information on using saved slot information to determine the primary switch in a stack, refer to the diagram below: Four OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches are stacked and connected via stacking cables. All switches are currently powered off. The user powers on a single switch in the stack.

  • Page 137: Secondary Management Module Selection

    In order to provide effective management module redundancy, all OmniSwitch 6850 Series stacked configurations dynamically assign a backup, or secondary, management module during the boot process. OmniSwitch 6850 Series stacks use two different methods for selecting the secondary switch. These meth- ods are: Stacking connection to the primary switch •...
  • Page 138 For more information on using saved slot information to determine the secondary management module in a stack, refer to the diagram below: Saved Slot 1 Four OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches are stacked; all switches Saved Slot 3 are connected via stacking cables. The user configures each switch to have a unique saved slot number, as shown.

  • Page 139: Idle Module Role

    For more information on dynamic assignment of idle modules in a stack, refer to the diagram below: Four OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches are stacked; all switches are connected via stacking cables. The stack is booted.

  • Page 140: Pass-Through Mode

    MAC address will be given the secondary manage- ment role. The slot with the higher MAC address will be forced into the pass-through mode. page 4-12 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 141: Recovering From Pass-Through Mode (Duplicate Slot Numbers)

    This can be further verified by looking down the saved slot column in the table. Note that slot 2, operating in the secondary management role, has a saved slot value of 2. Slot 1001, operating in pass-through, also has a saved slot value of 2. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 4-13...
  • Page 142 Saved Link A Remote Remote Link B Remote Remote Slot State Port State Port ----+-----------+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+------- 1 PRIMARY RUNNING StackA StackA 2 SECONDARY RUNNING StackB StackB 3 IDLE RUNNING StackA StackB page 4-14 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...
  • Page 143 3 IDLE RUNNING StackB StackA 4 IDLE RUNNING StackB StackA 5 IDLE RUNNING StackB StackA 6 IDLE RUNNING StackB StackA 7 IDLE RUNNING StackB StackA 8 IDLE RUNNING StackB StackA OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 4-15...

  • Page 144: Stack Cabling

    Stacking cables for OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches can be connected in any pattern. In other words, the cable connected to stacking port A of one switch can be connected to either stacking port A or stacking port B of the adjacent switch.

  • Page 145: Redundant Stacking Cable Connection

    Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks Stack Cabling Redundant Stacking Cable Connection OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches allow redundant stacking cable connections between the top-most and bottom-most switches in a stack. Important. For a stacked configuration to have effective redundancy, a redundant stacking cable must be installed between the upper-most and bottom-most switch in the chassis at all times.

  • Page 146: Checking Redundant Stacking Cable Status

    Redundant cable status : present Tokens used : 12 Tokens available : 20 In this example, a redundant stacking cable connection is present between the top-most and bottom-most switches in the stack. page 4-18 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 147: Slot Numbering

    Slot Numbering Slot Numbering For a stack of OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches to operate as a virtual chassis, each module in the stack must be assigned a unique slot number. To view the current slot assignments for a stack, use the...

  • Page 148: Dynamic Slot Number Assignment

    Slot 5 - Idle reached, the slot numbering sequence resumes at the top of the stack, as shown. This helps ensure a more ordered and manageable stack topology. Dynamic Slot Numbering Example 1 page 4-20 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...
  • Page 149 3 is assigned the slot number 4, and Slot 1 - Primary so on. This default procedure ensures the most ordered and manageable stack topology out of the box. Dynamic Slot Numbering Example 2 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 4-21...

  • Page 150: Manual Slot Number Assignment

    Instead, new slot number information is first saved to each boot.slot.cfg file across the stack. The reboot is saved for last in order to avoid duplicate slot numbers within the stack, which would cause unwanted pass-though mode conditions (see page 4-12). page 4-22 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 151: Reverting To The Dynamic Slot Numbering Model

    Because the system software no longer has preassigned slot infor- mation to read during the boot process, the stack uses the dynamic slot number assignment method described on page 4-20. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 4-23...

  • Page 152: Hot-Swapping Modules In A Stack

    Make sure all switches are running the same software version. • Note. Other stackable Alcatel-Lucent products, such as the OmniSwitch 6600 Family switch, cannot be added to an OmniSwitch 6850 Series virtual chassis. To avoid duplicate slot numbers, simply make sure that any modules being added to an existing stack have been cleared of preassigned slot information.

  • Page 153: Merging Stacks

    For information on stack cabling, refer to page 4-16. Power on all incoming modules. Note. No more than eight switches can operate in a single stacked configuration at any time. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 4-25...

  • Page 154: Reloading Switches

    OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide. Primary - Slot 1 In this stack of four OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches, the slot 1 Secondary - Slot 2 switch is the primary management module. The slot 2 switch is the secondary.
  • Page 155 If there are only two switches in the stack, the switch that was reloaded (the former primary) assumes the secondary role when it comes back up. In this stack of two OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches, the slot 1 Primary - Slot 1 switch is the primary management module.

  • Page 156: Reloading The Secondary Management Module

    OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide. Primary - Slot 1 In this stack of four OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches, the slot 1 Secondary - Slot 2 switch is the primary management module. The slot 2 switch is the secondary.
  • Page 157 If there are only two switches in the stack, the switch that was reloaded (the former secondary) resumes the secondary role when it comes back up. In this stack of two OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches, the slot 1 Primary - Slot 1 switch is the primary management module.

  • Page 158: Reloading Switches With Idle Roles

    Otherwise, the switch is likely to come up again in pass-through mode. For detailed information, including steps used to recover from pass-through, refer to page 4-12. page 4-30 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 159: Reloading All Switches In A Stack

    All other switches will be assigned to idle roles. An illustrated example of this method for assigning slot numbers and management roles is provided on pages 4-22 and 4-23. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 4-31...
  • Page 160 To check the current saved slot information across the stack, use the show stack topology command. For detailed information on pass-through mode, refer to “Pass-Through Mode” on page 4-12. page 4-32 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 161: Avoiding Split Stacks

    For more information on the redundant stacking cable connection, refer to page 4-17. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 4-33...

  • Page 162: Changing The Secondary Module To Primary

    Changing the Secondary Module to Primary OmniSwitch 6850 Series stacks allow users to manually force the secondary switch to assume the primary management role. This is referred to as “takeover.” The behavior of a takeover is similar to that of reload-...
  • Page 163 If there are only two switches in the stack, the former primary switch resumes the secondary role when it comes back up following the takeover. In this stack of two OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches, the slot 1 Primary - Slot 1 switch is the primary management module.

  • Page 164: Synchronizing Switches In A Stack

    “Reloading All Switches in a Stack” on page 4-31. Note. For more information on management module synchronization and managing the /flash/working and /flash/certified directories, refer to the “Managing CMM Directory Content” chapter in the Switch Management Guide. page 4-36 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 165: Monitoring The Stack

    Users can also monitor many stack operations by viewing the front panel LEDs on all elements in the stack. Refer to “Status LEDs” on page 2-54 for detailed information on LEDs and stack status. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page 4-37...

  • Page 166: Cli Commands Supported On Both Primary And Secondary Management Modules

    Memory Monitoring Commands show log pmd page 4-38 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 167: Appendix A Regulatory Compliance And Safety Information

    Switzerland and therefore marked with the symbol: Treatment applied at end of life of the product in these countries shall comply with the applicable national laws implementing directive 2002/96EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page A-1...

  • Page 168: China Rohs: Hazardous Substance Table

    对销售之日的所售产品,本表显示, 阿尔卡特朗讯公司供应链的电子信息产品可能包含这些物质。注意:在所售产 品中可能会也可能不会含有所有所列的部件。 This table shows where these substances may be found in the supply chain of Alcatel-Lucent electronic information products, as of the date of sale of the enclosed product. Note that some of the component types listed above may or may not be a part of the enclosed product.
  • Page 169 Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information China RoHS: Hazardous Substance Table Products are packaged using one or more of the following packaging materials: Corrugated Cardboard Corrugated Fiberboard Low-Density Polyethylene OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page A-3...

  • Page 170: Standards Compliance

    • EN 61000-4-6 • EN 61000-4-8 • EN 61000-6-2 • EN 61000-6-4 • ENC 1000-4-11 • Note. The OmniSwitch OS6850-U24X is not compliant with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 standards. page A-4 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 171: Canada Class A Statement

    ETS 300 019 Stationary Use Class 3.1 • Standalone OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches comply with Class A standards for digital devices per the FCC Part 15, ICES-003, EN 55022, CISPR 22, AS/NZS 3548, and VCCI standards. Modules with copper connectors meet Class A requirements using unshielded (UTP) cables.

  • Page 172: Jate

    This is a Class A Information Product. When used in a residential environment, it may cause radio frequency interference. Under such circumstances, the user may be requested to take appropriate counter- measure. page A-6 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 173: Nebs Gr-1089 Compliance Requirements

    Note. All bare conductors must be coated with an appropriate antioxidant compound before crimp connec- tions are made. All unplated connectors, braided strap, and bus bars are to be brought to a bright finish and then coated with an antioxidant before connecting them. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page A-7...

  • Page 174: Translated Safety Warnings

    Installationen, Wartungen oder Konfigurationen vorgenommen werden. Español: Para evitar peligro de descargas, no conecte o desconecte ningun cable, ni realice ninguna insta- lación, maintenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. page A-8 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 175: Installation Warning

    Español: Debido a que la apertura del puerto puede emitir radiación invisible cuando no hay un cable de fibra conectado, procurar no mirar directamente a las aperturas para no exponerse a la radiación. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 176: Lithium Battery Warning

    Español: Si substituye las pilas de litio en su chasis, siempre utilice el mismo modelo o el tipo equiva- lente de pila recomendada por el fabricante. Deshágase de las pilas usadas según las instrucciones del fabricante. Devuelva el módulo con la pila de litio a Alcatel-Lucent. La pila de litio será substituida en la fábrica de Alcatel-Lucent.

  • Page 177: Power Disconnection Warning

    Cualquier otro equipo a cual se conecte este producto también debe estar conectado a tomas de • alimentación adecuadamente cableadas. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page A-11...

  • Page 178: Read Important Safety Information Warning

    Español: Este equipo se debe instalar en un sitio con acceso restrinjido. Un sitio con el acceso restrinjido es uno seguro y con acceso limitado al personal de servicio que tiene una clave especial u otros medios de seguridad. page A-12 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 179: Wrist Strap Warning

    Français: L'électricité statique (ESD) peut endommager les composants du commutateur. Pour cette raison Alcatel-Lucent joint à l'envoi du châssis un bracelet antistatique à brancher sur la prise mise à la terre située en bas à droite du commutateur. Vous devrez mettre ce bracelet avant toute intervention hard- ware.

  • Page 180: Instrucciones De Seguridad En Español

    Deseche las baterías usadas según las instrucciones del fabricante. Las instrucciones del fabricante son como sigue: Devuelva el módulo con la batería del litio a Alcatel-Lucent. La batería del litio será substitu- ida en la fábrica de Alcatel-Lucent.

  • Page 181: Advertencia Sobre Una Apropiada Conexión A Tierra

    CA con descarga a tierra. Clase de seguridad Cumple con 21CFR 1040.10 y 1040.11 ó sus equivalentes. OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 page A-15...
  • Page 182 Instrucciones de seguridad en español Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information page A-16 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

  • Page 183: Index

    OS6850-U24X front panel 2-19 LEDs rack-mounting 2-61 see hardware monitoring rear panel 2-56 tabletop 2-60 chassis types OS6850-24 2-23 management roles OS6850-24L changing the secondary to primary 4-34 OS6850-24X 2-31 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 Index-1...
  • Page 184 4-12 see OmniSwitch 6850-P48 show temperature command 2-87, 4-37 OS6850-P48L slot numbering 4-19 see OmniSwitch 6850-P48L software rollback OS6850-P48X software synchronization 4-36 see OmniSwitch 6850-P48X specifications OS6850-U24X see OmniSwitch 6850-U24X Index-2 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...
  • Page 185 OmniSwitch 6850-48 2-29 OmniSwitch 6850-48L 2-10 OmniSwitch 6850-48X 2-37 OmniSwitch 6850-P24 2-40 OmniSwitch 6850-P24L 2-13 OmniSwitch 6850-P24X 2-48 OmniSwitch 6850-P48 2-44 OmniSwitch 6850-P48L 2-17 OmniSwitch 6850-P48X 2-52 OmniSwitch 6850-U24X 2-21 pinouts 2-71 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007 Index-3...

  • Page 186: Index

    Index Index-4 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007...

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