Installation guide

BlackDiamond Switch Hardware Installation Guide 1-19
GBIC T
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UPPORT
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LACK
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IAMOND
6800 S
WITCH
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AN
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RAY
The fan tray contains three individual fans, and is accessed from the rear of the chassis.
The fan status is monitored by the software for overheating conditions. All fan failures
and over-temperature events trigger management alerts (for example SNMP traps and
SYSLOG messages). For more information on switch monitoring, refer to the
ExtremeWare Software User Guide.
Caution: Do not cover or obstruct the fan ventilation holes at the rear of the unit.
Doing so can result in an overheat condition and possible damage to the
BlackDiamond 6800 switch. Thermal sensors will shut down the BlackDiamond
6800 switch if the internal temperature exceeds 60 degrees Celsius.
GBIC T
YPES AND
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OFTWARE
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UPPORT
The switch supports two types of GBICs: the Parallel ID GBIC and the Serial ID GBIC.
The switch uses identifier bits to determine the media type for the GBIC that is
installed. Initial ExtremeWare versions do not support Serial ID GBICs. If Serial ID
GBICs are installed in a switch with an initial software releases, the switch will not
bring up the link on GBIC ports.