Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- ExtremeRouting SLX 9850-8 Hardware Installation Guide
- Preface
- About this Document
- Device Overview
- Preparing for the Installation
- Mounting the Device
- Initial Setup and Verification
- Initial setup and configuration checklist
- Items required
- Providing power to the device
- Establishing a serial connection
- Configuring a static IP address
- Establishing an Ethernet connection
- Customizing the chassis and host names
- Configuring the DNS service
- Setting the date and time
- Verifying correct operation
- Backing up the configuration
- Powering down the device
- Installing cable management kit
- Monitoring the Device
- Management Modules
- Interface Modules
- Power Supply Modules
- Power supply module overview
- Precautions specific to the power supply module
- Time and items required for removal and replacement
- Removing an AC power supply module
- Inserting an AC power supply module
- Removing a DC power supply module
- Inserting a DC power supply module
- Verifying power supply module operation
- High Voltage Power Supply Unit supporting AC and DC Voltages
- Fan Modules
- Switch Fabric Modules
- Transceivers and cables
- Supported transceivers and cables
- Time and items required
- Precautions specific to transceivers and cables
- Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors
- Managing cables
- Installing an SFP+ transceiver
- Replacing an SFP+ transceiver
- Installing a QSFP28 transceiver
- Replacing a QSFP28 transceiver
- Breakout cables
- Verifying transceiver operation
- Hardware Maintenance Schedule
- ExtremeRouting SLX 9850 Technical Specifications
- System specifications
- Ethernet
- LEDs
- Other
- Weight and physical dimensions
- Environmental requirements
- Power supply specifications (per PSU)
- Power consumption (typical configuration)
- Power consumption (maximum configuration)
- Power consumption (modules) (typical configuration)
- Power consumption (modules) (maximum configuration)
- Data port specifications (Ethernet)
- Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45)
- Serial port specifications (protocol)
- Memory specifications
- Regulatory compliance (EMC)
- Regulatory compliance (safety)
- Regulatory compliance (environmental)
- Regulatory Statements
- Cautions and Danger Notices
TABLE 17 Installation and basic system conguration (continued)
Task Task details or additional information Completed
• The following commands can be useful to establish an operational baseline
for the device. Refer to the Extreme SLX-OS Monitoring Conguration Guide
for the SLX 9850 Router for more information about the following
commands:
– show chassis
– show system
– show slots
– show linecard
– show environment fan
– show environment power
– show environment sensor
– show environment temp
Back up the conguration. Use the copy running-cong command to copy the running conguration to the startup
conguration. Refer to the Backing up the conguration on page 73 for more
information about this command.
Optional: Power o the devices. Disconnect all power cords to the power supplies or switch o the rack power source.
Refer to Powering down the device on page 73 for more information.
Unpacking the shipping carton
Use the following procedure to unpack and install your device. The device is packaged in a cardboard box with foam packing on a
wooden pallet.
1. Cut the bands that encircle the packing carton.
a) Unpack the device
b) Leave the device on top of the shipping tray and pallet if the device must be transported to the installation location.
2. Slide the upper portion of the cardboard shipping box up o the pallet and shipping tray.
NOTE
Save the packing materials in the event you need to return the product.
3. Remove the two cardboard inner walls from the sides of the package.
4. Remove the accessory tray that is in the center of the upper foam packing.
The tray is in an oblong cardboard box.
5. Remove the upper foam packing.
6. Remove the front and rear foam pieces from the sides of the device.
7. Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the device to the installation area.
NOTE
When removing the device from the packaging, be careful to not damage the ground lug that is located at the bottom
rear of the device.
8. Place the device so that the port side (front) has access to intake air.
Unpacking the shipping carton
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