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Commissioning the VSP 7200

Property Value

Baud Rate 9600 bps

Data Bits 8

Stop Bits 1

Parity None

Flow Control None

Check the front-panel LED as the device powers on to be sure

the PWR LED is green. If it’s not, make sure the power cord is

plugged in correctly. The switch will power on immediately

when it is connected to a suitable power source.

Note: Before installing, ensure the switch is up and running, and

operating normally. Verify that the transceivers and network

cabling support your network configuration. For a complete list

of supported transceivers, see Installing Transceivers and Optical

Components, NN47227-301.

1. Remove the transceiver from the protective packaging.

2. Verify that the transceiver is the correct model for the

network configuration.

3. Grasp the transceiver between your thumb and forefinger.

4. Insert the transceiver into the proper SFP/SFP+ slot on the

switch as illustrated. Apply a light pressure to the transceiver

until it clicks and locks into position in the slot.

Console port cabling specifications:

Ensure to use Category 5E or higher specification cabling

for 1 Gbps/1000 Mbps operation. RJ-45 console port cables

are as follows:

RJ–45 Console port pin assignments

Connector Pin Number Signal

Ready to send (RTS) — optional

Data terminal ready (DTR) —

optional, can swap or link with pin

Transmit data (TXD) — mandatory

Carrier detect (DCD) — optional

Ground (GND) — mandatory

Receive data (RXD) — mandatory

Data set ready (DSR) — optional

Clear to send (CTS) — optional,

can swap or link with pin 1.

Use one of the following steps to configure either an

in-band or an out-of-band management interface.

Step 2a:

Configure an in-band management IP interface and

VLAN

Note: The following procedure uses VLAN 20 and IP address

198.51.100.17 as an example.

1. Create a VLAN:

VSP-switch:1(config)# vlan create 20 type port-mstprstp 0

2. Add VLAN members:

VSP-switch:1(config)# vlan members add 20 1/1-1/4

1. Connect the console cable from the terminal to the console

port of the switch to allow initial configuration. Any

terminal or PC with the appropriate terminal emulator can

be used as the management station.

2. Set the terminal protocol on the terminal or terminal

emulation program to VT100 or VT100/ANSI.

3. Connect to the switch using the terminal or terminal

emulation application.

Terminal emulation settings

PEC Code Name Short Description

RJ-45/DB-9

CONSOLE CABLE

The switch has an RJ-45 female

connector, so a serial cable with

RJ-45 connectors, or a serial cable

with a DB-9 female connector on

one end and an RJ-45 on the other

is appropriate.

The maximum length for the console

port cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters).

Converts DB-9 MALE to RJ-45 serial

port. The adaptor can be used for PC

or device with DB-9 MALE console

port. Also, can be used with

Category 5 RJ-45 straight cable to

provide console connection.

Converts DB-9 FEMALE to RJ-45

serial port. This adaptor can be used

to convert DB-9 of AL2011013-E6

console cable to RJ-45.

AL2011022-E6

RED DB-9

FEMALE TO

RJ-45 ADAPTOR

AL2011020-E6

BLUE

DB-9 MALE TO

RJ-45 ADAPTOR

AL2011021-E6

Connector Pin Number Signal

Carrier detect (not used)

Transmit Data (TXD)

Receive Data (RXD)

Data terminal ready (not used)

Signal ground (GND)

Not used

Request to send (not used)

Not used

Ring indicator (not used)

DB–9 Console port pin assignments

3. Slide the switch onto a shelf in the rack as illustrated.

4. Insert and tighten the rack-mount screws.

Prepare the rack

• Ensure that there is enough rack space to accommodate a

1RU switch (4.45 cm).

• The rack is bolted to the floor and braced if necessary.

• The rack is grounded to the same grounding electrode used

by the power service in the area. The ground path must be

permanent and must not exceed 1 Ohm of resistance from

the rack to the grounding electrode.

Mount the switch using the supplied bracket

Caution: It is recommended using the mounting brackets with

a shelf. Using the brackets without a shelf under the chassis

may cause damage to a rack, especially in an environment

with strong vibrations such as in an earthquake prone area.

When you mount the device in a rack, do not stack units

directly on top of one another.

1. Disconnect the power cord from the switch.

2. Attach a bracket to each side of the switch as illustrated

below.

3. Activate ports:

VSP-switch:1(config)# interface gigabitEthernet1/1-1/4

VSP-switch:1(config-if)# no shutdown

4. Configure an IP interface for the VLAN:

VSP-switch:1(config)# interface vlan 20

VSP-switch:1(config)# ip address 198.51.100.17 255.255.255.0

5. Add a static route:

VSP-switch:1(config)# ip route 198.0.0.0 255.0.0.0

198.51.100.1 weight 1

Step 2b:

Configure an out-of-band management IP interface

and VLAN

1. Configure the management interface:

VSP-switch:1(config)# interface mgmtEthernet mgmt

VSP-switch:1(config-if)# ip address 198.51.100.17/24

2. Configure static routes:

VSP-switch:1(config)# router vrf mgmtrouter

VSP-switch:1(config-vrf)# ip route 198.0.0.0 255.0.0.0

198.51.100.1 weight 1

Mount the switch using the optional slide rack

mount kit

Use the VSP 8000 Universal Slide Rack Mount Kit to install

your switch in equipment racks with a depth from 300mm to

900mm. This kit is a separately ordered

item (Part # EC8011002). For installation

information, see the instructions that

come with the kit or Installing the

Virtual Services Platform 7200

Series, NN47228-302.

On your switch, the console port is the RJ-45 port outlined

with a blue border on the front of your switch. Use an RJ-45

to DB-9 cable to connect the switch console port to your

management terminal. Use adaptors to provide different

connection options. The maximum length of a console cable

is 25 feet (8.3 meters). The following tables describe the

RJ-45 and DB-9 console port pin-out information. You can

use the pin-out information to verify or create a console cable

for use with your maintenance terminal.

Power Up

Install SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ transceivers

Connect the console cable to the VSP 7200

Configure a management interface

For more information, go to :

http://www.extremenetworks.com/support/documentation/.

and download the following documents:

• Locating Software and Release Notes, NN47228-100

• Regulatory Reference for VSP 7200 Series,

NN47228-101

• Installing the Virtual Services Platform 7200 Series,

NN47228-302

• Documentation Reference,

NN47227-100

• Quick Start Configuration,

NN47227-102

• Release Notes, NN47227-401

Caution: Before you unplug the power cord, always perform

the following shutdown procedure. This procedure flushes

any pending data to ensure data integrity.

1. Enter the Privileged EXEC command mode:

enable

2. Shutdown the VSP 7200.

sys shutdown

3. Before you unplug the power cord, wait until you see the

following message:

System Halted, OK to turn off power.

For more information on this and other administration

procedures, see Administering, NN47227-600.

Shutting down the VSP 7200