RackSwitch™ G8000 Installation Guide Part Number: BPP-00007-01, December 2009 2350 Mission College Blvd. Suite 600 Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.bladenetwork.
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RackSwitch G8000 Installation Contents Preface 5 Who Should Use This Book 5 Related Documentation 5 How to Get Help 6 Chapter 1: RackSwitch G8000 Description and Specifications RackSwitch G8000 Features 7 Switch Components 9 Hardware Options 9 Switch Unit 9 Switch Ports 13 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port Expansion Slots 15 Switch LEDs 16 Optional Uplink Modules 18 Technical Specifications 19 Physical Characteristics 19 Environmental Specifications 19 Power Specifications 20 Orderin
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Installing an SFP/SFP+ Transceiver 40 SFP Optical Transceiver 40 SFP Copper Transceiver 41 SFP+ Optical Transceiver 42 Troubleshooting 43 System LEDs Do Not Light 43 Port link LED Does Not Light 43 Temperature Sensor Warning 43 Switch Does Not Initialize (Boot) 44 Appendix A: Safety and Compliance Statements Safety Messages 45 Compliance Statements 50 4 Contents 45 BPP-00007-01, December 2009
Preface This Installation Guide provides information and instructions to install a BLADE Network Technologies RackSwitch G8000. For information about configuration and management of the switch, refer to your Command Reference and the product release notes. Who Should Use This Book This Installation Guide is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged in configuring and maintaining a network.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation How to Get Help If you need help, service, or technical assistance, call Blade Network Technologies Technical Support: US toll free calls: 1-800-414-5268 International calls: 1-408-834-7871 You also can visit our web site at the following address: http://www.bladenetwork.net Click the Support tab. The warranty card received with your product provides details for contacting a customer support representative.
CHAPTER 1 RackSwitch G8000 Description and Specifications The RackSwitch G8000 is a rackable aggregation switch with unmatched line-rate Layer 2/3 performance. The G8000 uses a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric that provides simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports. The G8000 contains forty-eight 1GbE ports and up to four optional 10GbE ports.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Protocols SNMP v1, v2, v3 Remote Monitoring (RMON) Network Time Protocol (NTP) support DHCP Software upgrades Dual software images Upgrade via serial, browser, or TFTP Software Features Security Layer 2 Dynamic routing - RIP v1, v2 - OSPF - BGP 128 configurable interfaces (static or DHCP) DHCP Relay IP forwarding IGMP Snooping v1, v2, v3 4K ARP entries IPv6 host management Quality of Service 1024 VLA
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Switch Components This section describes the RackSwitch G8000 hardware components.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Figure 1 RackSwitch G8000 Front Panel RJ-45 ports System status LEDs Port expansion slot 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 XGE port LEDs 45 46 SFP slots 47 48 SFP slots RS-232 port Figure 2 RackSwitch G8000 Rear Panel IEC 320 Power connector MAC ADDRESS CLEI LABEL IEC 320 Power connector RackSwitch G8000 Port expansion slot Figure 3 RackSwitch DC G8000 Rear Panel GND -48V In
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Fans Five internal fans cool the switch unit. If an individual fan fails, the other fans continue to run, and the switch unit continues to operate normally. Fans are not customer replaceable. Fan operation and internal temperatures are monitored. If the air temperature exceeds a desired threshold, the environmental monitor displays warning messages. Note – If a fan fails, the maximum operating temperature drops from +40ºC to +35ºC.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation DC Power Supply The DC Powered G8000 has two redundant 160W DC-DC power supplies, operating from 42V to 60V. Each internal power supply has a DC filter input on the rear panel. The DC power sources are connected to the G8000 via the mating connector cable assemblies provided. One end of the cable is connected to the G8000 and the three DC-input leads connect the DC-input power supply to the site power source.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Switch Ports The RackSwitch G8000 switch ports and port options are described below. 10/100/1000Base-T Ports 44 10/100/1000BaseT ports (RJ-45) are located on the front panel. In-line management and Control Plane Stacking are supported by using one or more of the RJ-45 ports for management. The G8000 is designed to accept most standard 10/100/1000Base-T (category 5) cables.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Console Port The RS-232 (mini-USB) serial console port is located on the front panel. An external cable is required to convert to a D9 connector.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port Expansion Slots The G8000 switch unit includes two port expansion slots, one on the front panel and one on the rear panel. Each expansion slot accepts a dual-port 10GbE (XGE) uplink module for either CX4 or SFP+. You can add one or two XGE uplink modules, as follows: SFP+ Uplink Module Up to four 10Gbps Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) slots can be installed on the G8000. These slots accept approved optical SFP+ transceivers.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Switch LEDs Two LED stacks provide system status and port link status.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation SFP LEDs Status LEDs for the SFP ports are described in the following table. Table 8 SFP LEDs Status LED Solid Green Blink Green Off Port Link Valid Link N/A No Link XGE Link LEDs Figure 4 highlights the system LEDs and XGE port LEDs. Figure 4 System Status LEDs and XGE Port LEDs Rackswitch G8000 XGE Link 4 3 2 MB 1 MS Stacking XGE Link LEDs provide the link status for ports on each of the uplink modules, if applicable.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Optional Uplink Modules You can install up to two port uplink modules, one on the front panel and one on the rear panel. Each expansion slot accepts either a SFP+ Uplink Module or a CX4 Uplink Module, as described below: SFP+ Uplink Module The SFP+ Uplink Module contains two 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical transceiver slots, as shown below: Figure 5 SFP+ Uplink Module The SFP+ Uplink Module provides 10GbE connectivity over fiber cable.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics Physical characteristics of the RackSwitch G8000 switch unit are listed in the following table. Table 10 Physical characteristics Specification G8000F G8000R Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.73 x 17.3 x 15.0 in. 4.4 x 43.9 x 38.1 cm. 1.73 x 17.3 x 15.0 in. 4.4 x 43.9 x 38.1 cm. Weight 5.5 kg. 5.5 kg.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Power Specifications Power specifications for the RackSwitch G8000F/G8000R switch unit are listed in Table 12 and Table 13. Table 12 AC Power Specifications Specification Measurement Number of power supplies 2 (1+1 redundant) AC-input frequency (universal) 50-60 Hz AC-input voltage (universal) 100-240 VAC AC-input current 1.5A (RMS) @ 120V 0.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Ordering Information The following table lists the parts that you can order for the RackSwitch G8000 product family.
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CHAPTER 2 Installing the RackSwitch G8000 This chapter describes how to install and initialize the RackSwitch G8000.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Environmental Requirements This section describes the basic environmental requirements for the RackSwitch G8000. Make sure the location where you install the switch meets the following requirements: Install the switch unit in a dry, clean, well-ventilated area. Provide adequate space on all sides of the switch unit, to ensure proper air flow. Make sure that an adequate grounded power supply is within reach of the switch unit.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a discharge of stored static electricity that can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD can cause intermittent or complete equipment failures. Use the following guidelines to prevent ESD damage while you install and work with the G8000 and optional equipment: Use anti-static wrist straps. Adjust the strap to provide good skin contact.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Installing the RackSwitch G8000 in a Standard Equipment Rack This section describes how to install the RackSwitch G8000 in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. For information about mounting the G8000 in other rack types, refer to the following sections: “Installing the RackSwitch G8000 in an iDataPlex Rack” on page 28 “Installing the RackSwitch G8000 in a 4-post Rack” on page 31 The following table lists the parts included in the standard mounting kit.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation 2. Slide the switch into the rack as illustrated. Figure 8 Rack-mounting the Switch Unit 3. Use M6 screws, washers, and clip nuts to secure the switch unit to the rack. Torque the screws to approximately 70 inch-pounds (8 Nm).
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Installing the RackSwitch G8000 in an iDataPlex Rack This section provides general information about installing the RackSwitch G8000 in an IBM iDataPlex rack. The iDataPlex mounting kit allows the switch to be mounted either vertically or horizontally.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Perform the following steps to mount the RackSwitch G8000 into an iDataPlex rack. 1. Use the M4 screws to attach front and rear mounting brackets to each side of the switch unit. Torque the screws to approximately 30 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm). Figure 9 Attaching the iDataPlex mounting brackets 2. M6 screws, washers, and clip nuts are used to attach the alignment plate. Torque the screws to approximately 30 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm).
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Figure 10 Attaching the alignment plate 3. M6 screws, washers, and clip nuts are used to mount the switch unit into the rack. Torque the screws to approximately 30 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm).
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Installing the RackSwitch G8000 in a 4-post Rack This section provides general information about installing the RackSwitch G8000 in a 4-post rack, such as the IBM e1350. For information about mounting the G8000 in other rack types, refer to the following sections: “Installing the RackSwitch G8000 in a Standard Equipment Rack” on page 26 “Installing the RackSwitch G8000 in an iDataPlex Rack” on page 28 The 4-post mounting kit is ordered separately.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Perform the following steps to mount the RackSwitch G8000 into a 4-post rack. 1. Use the M4 screws to attach a horizontal rail to each side of the switch. Torque the screws to approximately 30 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm). Figure 12 Attaching the horizontal rail 2. M6 screws, washers, and clip nuts are used to connect the horizontal rail to the front and rear posts in the rack. Torque the screws to approximately 30 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm).
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Figure 13 Rack-mounting the switch unit 3. The rear filler plate is secured to the rack with M6 screws, washers, and clip nuts. Torque the screws to approximately 30 inch-pounds (3.5 Nm).
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Initializing the RackSwitch G8000 When you supply power to the RackSwitch G8000, the switch initializes automatically. Caution—The G8000 does not have a power switch. When you connect the switch to a suitable power source, the switch powers up immediately. Disconnecting the switch from the power source is the only way to power down the G8000. Always provide the power source in a location that is quickly and safely accessible.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation The switch performs initial self tests, and displays the Password: prompt, similar to the following screen: Memory Test ................................ Production Mode PPCBoot 0.0.0.10 (new flash) Memory Test (0x00) .............................PASSED ... Blade Network Technologies RS 8000 Jan 1 00:01:27 2008: NOTICE-5:Interface Oper Status Indication - Port 7 State UP Password: At the Password: prompt, enter the switch password, and press .
RackSwitch G8000 Installation 1. Log on to the switch. 2. Enter IP interface mode. RS G8000> enable RS G8000# configure terminal RS G8000 (config)# interface ip 1 3. Configure an IP interface, subnet mask, and VLAN assignment. Enable the interface. RS RS RS RS RS G8000 G8000 G8000 G8000 G8000 (config-ip-if)# (config-ip-if)# (config-ip-if)# (config-ip-if)# (config-ip-if)# ip address 10.10.10.2 ip netmask 255.255.255.0 vlan 1 enable exit (example IP address) 4. Configure the default gateway.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Using the Boot Management Menu The Boot Management menu allows you to switch the software image, reset the switch to factory defaults, or to recover from a failed software download. You can interrupt the boot process and enter the Boot Management menu from the serial console port. When the system displays Memory Test, press . The Boot Management menu appears. Resetting the System ... Memory Test ................................
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Installing an Optional Uplink Module The G8000 supports the following optional dual-port uplink modules: SFP+ Uplink Module CX4 Uplink Module The G8000 contains one port expansion slot on the front panel, and one port expansion slot on the rear panel. Each expansion slot can accept either a SFP+ or a CX4 uplink module. Note – The optional uplink modules are not hot-swappable. To install an uplink module, perform the following steps: 1.
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RackSwitch G8000 Installation Installing an SFP/SFP+ Transceiver The RackSwitch G8000 supports the following Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers: Blade Network Technologies SFP 1000Base-T Copper Transceiver Blade Network Technologies SFP 1000Base-SX Short Range Optical Fiber Transceiver Blade Network Technologies SFP+ 10GBase-SR Short Range Optical Fiber Transceiver SFP Optical Transceiver The SFP optical transceiver provides two fiber-optic cable connectors for connecting to externa
RackSwitch G8000 Installation SFP Copper Transceiver The SFP copper transceiver provides an RJ-45 connector that accepts a standard 10/100/1000Base-T (category 5) cable. Perform the following steps to install an SFP copper transceiver into a 1Gbps SFP slot on the G8000 switch unit. Note – To avoid damage to the cable or the SFP transceiver, do not connect the cable before you install the transceiver. 1. Remove the safety cap and pull the locking lever into the down (unlocked) position. 2.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation SFP+ Optical Transceiver The optional SFP+ Uplink Module accepts approved SFP+ transceivers. The SFP+ optical transceiver provides two fiber-optic cable connectors for connecting to external ports. Caution—Class 1 Laser Product Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Troubleshooting This section contains basic troubleshooting information to help resolve problems that may occur during installation and operation of your switch. If you have problems accessing the switch or working with the software, refer to your RackSwitch G8000 Command Reference. If you need additional technical assistance, refer to “How to Get Help” on page 6. System LEDs Do Not Light Symptom: The Power Supply and Fan LEDs do not light.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Switch Does Not Initialize (Boot) Symptom: All the switch LEDs stay on, and the command prompt does not appear on the console. Solution: The operating system may have been damaged. Use the console port to perform a serial upgrade of the switch software. Refer to your Command Reference.
APPENDIX A Safety and Compliance Statements Safety Messages This section lists the safety messages that appear within this manual. Caution—To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only power cords that have a grounding path, and always connect the power cord to a properly grounded power outlet. ATTENTION—Pour réduire le risque de décharge électrique, employez seulement les cordons de secteur qui ont un chemin fondant, et reliez toujours le cordon de secteur à une sortie correctement au sol de puissance.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Warning—Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. Connect the power supply only to a properly wired and grounded power source. Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Advertencia—La corriente eléctrica de la energía, del teléfono, y de los cables de la comunicación es peligrosa. Para evitar un peligro de la descarga eléctrica: No conecte ni desconecte ninguna cables o no realice la instalación, el mantenimiento, o la reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. Conecte la fuente de alimentación solamente con una fuente de energía correctamente atada con alambre y puesta a tierra.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Caution—Do not stack other devices on top of the switch unit in the rack. The mounting brackets cannot support multiple devices. Use mounting brackets to secure each device to the rack. ATTENTION—Ne posez aucun appareil supplémentaire sur le commutateur sans support additionnel. Les supports ne peuvent soutenir plusieurs appareils. Utilisez les supports métalliques pour fixer chaque appareil aux armatures de la baie.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Caution—Class 1 Laser Product Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cable connected to a transceiver emit laser light that can damage your eyes. Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and prevents accidental exposure to laser light.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Compliance Statements This section contains regulatory compliance statements for the RackSwitch G8000. Blade Network Technologies Commitment to WEEE The EU Directive of the EU Parliament and Council on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) became effective on 13 August 2005. Individual EU Member State implementations were made effective, or will be effective, during 2005 and 2006.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Blade Network Technologies, Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of the product, including the fitting of unsupported option cards.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Información NOM (unicamente para México) La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Méxicana (NOM): Exportador: Blade Network Technologies 2350 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA, 95054 USA Importer: IMPORSYS, S.A. de C.V.28 de Diciembre No. 22 Col. Avante, C.P. 04460 México, D.F. Input: RackSwitch G8000 G8000F AC 100-240 V~ 1.
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement Denan Statement (Japan/Nippon only) 本製品を安全にご使用いただくため、以下のことにご注意ください。 • 接続ケーブル、電源コード、AC アダプタなどの部品は、必ず製品に同梱されている添 付品または指定品をご使用ください。添付品・指定品以外の部品をご使用されることは 動作不良、火災の原因となることがあります。 • 同梱されております付属の電源コードを他の機器には使用しないでください。本注意 事項を守らないと、死亡や大怪我など人身事故の原因となることがあります。 54 Appendix A: Safety and Compliance Statements BPP-00007-01, December 2009
RackSwitch G8000 Installation Toxic / Hazardous Substances and Elements Table (RackSwitch G8000F/G8000R) o: Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in all the homogeneous materials of the part is below the concentration limit requirement as described in SJ/T 11363-2006. x: Indicates that the content of the toxic and hazardous substance in at least one homogeneous material of the part exceeds the concentration limit requirement as described in SJ/T 11363-2006.
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