Installation guide

BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................7
Audience ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Conventions .............................................................................................................................................................7
Related Publications.................................................................................................................................................8
PART 1: ABOUT THE BLACKDIAMOND X8 SERIES SWITCHES
Chapter 1: BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches......................................................................................13
Overview of the BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches ..............................................................................................13
BlackDiamond X8 Chassis .....................................................................................................................................14
Management Ports .................................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 2: BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules and Fans ......................................................................17
Overview of the BlackDiamond X8 Modules ..........................................................................................................17
Management Module..............................................................................................................................................18
Redundant Management Module Activity .......................................................................................................18
Features of the Management Module .............................................................................................................18
Management Module LEDs.............................................................................................................................20
I/O Modules ............................................................................................................................................................21
BlackDiamond BDXA-10G48X I/O Module .....................................................................................................21
BlackDiamond BDXA-40G24X I/O Module .....................................................................................................22
BlackDiamond BDXA-40G12X I/O Module .....................................................................................................23
I/O Module LEDs.............................................................................................................................................24
Fabric Modules.......................................................................................................................................................25
Fan Trays ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 3: Power Supplies for the BlackDiamond X8 Switch..............................................................27
Overview of the BlackDiamond X8 Series Power Supplies....................................................................................27
AC Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................................28
LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................................28
Fuse ................................................................................................................................................................29
Power Supply Cords .......................................................................................................................................29
PART 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Chapter 4: Site Preparation .....................................................................................................................33
Planning Your Site..................................................................................................................................................33
Meeting Site Requirements ....................................................................................................................................34
Operating Environment Requirements............................................................................................................34
Building and Electrical Codes ..................................................................................................................34
Wiring Closet Considerations...................................................................................................................36
Temperature ............................................................................................................................................36
Humidity ...................................................................................................................................................37
Chassis Airflow Requirements .................................................................................................................37
Electrostatic Discharge ............................................................................................................................37