3COM 3C17502, 3C17501, 3C17500 User Manual

Switch 8800 Installation Guide

Version 3.0

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide describes the 3Com® Switch 8800 and how to install hardware, configure and boot software, and maintain software and hardware. This guide also provides troubleshooting and support information for your switch.

This guide is intended for Qualified Service personnel who are responsible for configuring, using, and managing the switches. It assumes a working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations and familiarity with communication protocols that are used to interconnect LANs.

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Conventions Ta bl e 1 lists icon conventions that are used throughout this guide.

Ta bl e 1 Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Description

Information note Information that describes important features or

Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data

Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal

Ta bl e 2 lists text conventions that are used throughout this guide.

Ta bl e 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description

Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the

Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

The words “enter” and “type” When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type

instructions.

or potential damage to an application, system, or device.

injury.

screen.

names are linked with a plus sign (+), for example:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del

something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”

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Table 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description

Words in italics Italics are used to:

Emphasize a point.

Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text.

Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names.

Examples:

From the Help menu, select Contents.

Click OK.

Words in bold Boldface type is used to highlight command names. For

example, “Use the display user-interface command to...”

SWITCH 8800 COMPONENTS

The chapter describes the following Switch 8800 components:

■ Switch Chassis

■ Switch Backplane

■ Fabric Module

■ I/O Modules

■ Power Supply

■ Fan Assembly

■ Switch 8800 Specifications

■ Switch 8800 Software Features

Switch Chassis There are three Switch 8800 Models, the 7-Slot, 10-Slot, and the 14-Slot. Ta bl e 3

lists the hardware features of each model.

Ta bl e 3 Hardware Features of the Switch 8800 Models

7-Slot Chassis 10-Slot Chassis 14-Slot Chassis

Fabric slots 2 2 2

I/O module slots 5 8 12

Fan slot 1 1 2

AC power supply slots 2 2 2

In each starter kit, one Fabric module is installed in the upper Fabric slot and one AC power supply is installed in the left power slot.

Switch Backplane The Switch 8800 backplane is part of the integrated chassis and delivers

high-speed data transfer between the Fabric and I/O modules. The backplane bandwidth capacity is 1,440 Tbps.

The backplane supports the following functions:

■ Interconnection of signals between modules

■ Communication channels

■ Hot swapping for modules

■ Auto-recognition of slots

■ Distribution of power and management of the power supply for the system

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Fabric Module The Fabric module (3C17508) is the core of Switch 8800 system. It has the

following functions:

■ Connects the I/O modules through a crossbar

■ Manages and calculates routing table updates

■ Performs software upgrade and system reset functions

■ Monitors system power and the fan assembly

■ Provides timing

Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the Fabric.

Figure 1 Switch 8800 Fabric

23456

1 Compact Flash port 7 I/O module LEDs

2 Management 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port 8 SFS LED

3 RS232/485 port 9 RUN LED

4 Console port 10 ALM LED

5 AUX (modem) port 11 ACT LED

6 Reset button

Ta bl e 4 lists Fabric specifications.

Ta bl e 4 Fabric Specifications

Item Specification

Bandwidth 360 Gbps

CPU MPC755 133 Mhz

BootROM 512 KB

SDRAM 512 KB

Flash 16 MB

Dimensions (L x W) 366.7 mm x 340 mm (14.5 x 13.5 in)

External ports One console port for local configuration management

One AUX port for remote dial-up configuration management One 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port for upgrade and network management One RS232/485 port for connecting an external PoE power rack One hot-swap Compact Flash port

Maximum power consumption

70 W

91011

Reset Button The reset button resets the entire system.

Fixed Ports The Switch 8800 Fabric module provides the following fixed ports:

■ Compact Flash (CF) Port

■ Management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port

Fabric Module 7

■ RS232/RS485 port

■ Console Port

■ AUX (Modem) Port

Compact Flash (CF) Port

The Fabric module provides a CF port to accommodate a standard CF card, where you can save logging information, host version information, alarming and other diagnostic information. You can also use the CF port to upgrade software online.

Management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port

The management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port is connected to a computer using an RJ-45 connector. You can use this port for system application downloading and debugging. The management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port can also be connected to devices such as a network management workstation to manage the system remotely.

Ta bl e 5 lists specifications for the management 10Base-T/100Base-TX

port.

Ta bl e 5 Management 10Base-T/100Base-TX Port Specifications

Specification Description

Port connector RJ-45

Number of ports 1

Port speed 10 Mbps, half duple/full duplex

100 Mbps, half duplex/full duplex

Maximum transmission segment over the selected medium

Services System software upgrade and network management

100 m (328 ft) over the category-5 twisted pair cable (crossover cable is required.)

See “RJ-45 Connector” on page 56 for an illustration of the RJ-45 connector.

Ta bl e 6 describes the LEDs of the management 10Base-T/100Base-TX port.

Ta bl e 6 Management 10Base-T/100Base-TX Port LEDs

LED Description

LINK Off — The line is not connected.

ACTIVE Green — No data is being transmitted.

Green — The line is connected.

Green flashing — Data is being transmitted.

RS232/RS485 port

The RS232/RS485 port uses an RJ-45 connector to connect to an external power rack and monitor its status.

Ta bl e 7 RS232/RS485 Port Specifications

Specification Description

Connector RJ-45

Number of ports 1 RS 232 or RS485 port depending on the type of cable.

Functionality Reserved for monitoring and communication with an

Ta bl e 7 lists specifications for the RS232/485 port.

external subsystem

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Console Port

The console port is connected to the configuration terminal using an RJ-45 connector. You can use the console port for system debugging, configuration, maintenance, management, and loading application files.

The console port can also be connected to a modem for functions such as remote system debugging, configuration, maintenance, and management. You can configure the baud rate on the console port.

Ta bl e 8 lists console port specifications.

Ta bl e 8 Console Port Specifications

Specification Description

Port connector RJ-45

Port standard Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232

Baud rate 9600 bps (by default)

Transmission distance 15 m (45 ft)

Services Connects with character terminal

Connects with local or remote PC serial port and runs terminal emulation on a PC (a pair of modems are required for a remote connection)

AUX (Modem) Port

The AUX port uses an RJ-45 connector and serves as a backup port for the console port to connect a background terminal or a modem for remote system debugging, configuration, maintenance, and management.

Ta bl e 9 lists AUX port

specifications.

Ta bl e 9 AUX Port Specifications

Specification Description

Connector RJ-45

Standard Asynchronous EIA/TIA-232

Functionality Connects a serial port of a PC (through a Modem pair for a

remote PC) and runs terminal emulation on the PC.

Module LEDs The module LEDs show the status of the I/O modules, as described in Ta bl e 10.

Ta bl e 10 I/O Module LEDs

LED Status description

RUN Green or off — The module failed or has not been inserted.

Green flashing, slow — The module is working normally. Green flashing, fast — The module is booting or is not registered successfully.

ALM Off — The module is working normally or has not been

inserted. Red or red flashing — The module failed or is not working normally.

I/O Modules 9

Fabric Status LEDs The Fabric status LEDs show the status of the Fabric module, as described in

Ta bl e 11.

Ta bl e 11 Fabric Status LEDs

LED Status description

SFS ( not available) ON — The switching Fabric unit is active.

OFF— The switching Fabric unit is standby.

RUN Green or off — The Fabric failed or has not been inserted.

Green blinking — The Fabric is working normally.

ALM Red — The Fabric has alarms.

OFF — The Fabric has no alarms.

ACT Green — The Fabric is in active mode.

OFF — The Fabric is in standby mode.

I/O Modules The Switch 8800 provides slots for five to twelve I/O modules, in addition to the

Fabric slots. The following I/O modules are supported:

■ 1-Port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Module

■ 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module

1-Port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Module

■ 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module

■ 24-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module

■ 24-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) Module

Consider the following when selecting I/O modules:

■ You can configure several I/O modules of the same type

■ All I/O module slots are the same and any combination of I/O modules can be

inserted

■ You must select I/O module port cables that are compatible with each installed

I/O module

The 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) module provides a single 10 Gbps XENPAK port.

Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) module.

Figure 2 Front Panel of the 1-Port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Module

1 XENPAK port

2 XENPAK port LEDs

Ta bl e 12 describes the 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) module LEDs.

Ta bl e 12 1-Port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Module LEDs

LED Description

LINK Off — The port is not operating

On — The port is operating

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Table 12 1-Port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Module LEDs (continued)

LED Description

ACT Off — No data is being sent or received

Ta bl e 13 lists specifications of the 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) module.

Ta bl e 13 Specifications for the 1-Port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Module

Specification Description

CPU MPC8245

BootROM 512 KB

SDRAM 128 MB

Dimensions (L x W) 366.7 x 340 mm (14.5 x 13.4 in)

Power consumption 60 W

Connector SC

Number of ports 1

Transmission rate 10 Gbps

Transceiver, cable and maximum transmission distance

Orange flashing — Data is being sent or received

3CXENPAK92, 1310 nm, single mode optical fiber, 10 km (6 mi) 3CXENPAK96, 1310 nm, single mode optical fiber, 40 km (25 mi)

2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP)

Module

The 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) module provides two 10 Gbps XFP ports.

Figure 3 Front Panel of the 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module

1 XFP ports

2 XFP LEDs

Ta bl e 14 describes the 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) module LEDs.

Ta bl e 14 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module LED

LED Description

LINK Off — The port is not operating

On — The port is operating

ACT Off — No data is being sent or received

Orange flashing — Data is being sent or received

Ta bl e 15 lists the specifications of the 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) module.

Ta bl e 15 Specifications for the 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module

Specification Description

CPU MPC8245

BootROM 512 KB

I/O Modules 11

Table 15 Specifications for the 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module (continued)

Specification Description

SDRAM 128 MB

Dimensions (L x W) 366.7 x 340 mm (14.5 x 13.4 in)

Maximum power consumption

Number of ports 2

Connector XFP LC

Port transmission speed 10 Gbps

Transceiver, cable, and maximum transmission distance

87 W

3CXFP92, 1310 nm 9/125 µm single mode optical fiber, 10 km (6 mi) 3CXFP96, 1550 nm, 9/125 µm single mode optical fiber, 40 km (25 mi)

12-Port 1000BASE-X

(SFP) Module

The 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) module provides 12 1000BASE-X full duplex ports and uses SFP cable.

Each port on the 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) module has 2 LEDs, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4 Front Panel of the 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module

1 SFP ports

2 SFP port LEDs

Ta bl e 16 describes the LEDs on the 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) module.

Ta bl e 16 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module LEDs

LED Description

LINK Off — The port is not operating

On — The port is operating

ACT Off — No data is being transmitted

Orange flashing — Data is being transmitted

Specifications of the 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) module are described in Ta bl e 17.

Ta bl e 17 Specifications for the 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module

Specification Description

CPU MPC8245

BootROM 512 KB

SDRAM 128 MB

Dimensions (L x W) 366.7 x 340 mm (14.5 x 13.4 in)

Maximum power consumption

Connector SFP/LC

60 W

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Table 17 Specifications for the 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module (continued)

Specification Description

Number of ports 12

Port transmission speed

Transceiver, cable, and maximum transmission distance

1000 Mbps

3CSFP91, 850 nm, 50/125 µm multi-mode optical fiber, 550 m (1804 ft) 3CSFP92, 1310 nm, 9/125 µm single mode optical fiber, 10 km (6 mi) 3CSFP93, RJ-45, category 5 100 m (300 ft) 3CSFP97, 1550 nm, 9/125 µm single mode optical fiber, 70 km (43 mi)

24-Port 1000BASE-X

(SFP) Module

The 24-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) module provides 24 1000BASE-X full duplex ports and uses SFP cable.

Figure 5 illustrates the front panel of the 24-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) module.

Figure 5 Front Panel of the 24-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module

1 SFP ports

2 SFP port LEDs

Ta bl e 18 describes the 24-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) module LEDs.

Ta bl e 18 24-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module LEDs

LED Description

LINK Off — The port is not operating

On — The port is operating

ACT Off — No data is being transmitted

Orange flashing — Data is being transmitted

Ta bl e 19 lists specifications of the 24-port 1000BASE-X (SFP) module.

Ta bl e 19 Specifications for the 24-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module

Specification Description

CPU MPC8245

BootROM 512 KB

SDRAM 128 MB

Dimensions (L x W) 366.7 x 340 mm (14.5 x 13.4 in)

Power consumption 100 W

Connector SFP

Number of ports 24

Transmission rate 1000 Mbps full duplex

I/O Modules 13

Table 19 Specifications for the 24-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module (continued)

Specification Description

Transceiver, cable, and maximum transmission distance

3CSFP91, 850 nm, 50/125 µm multi-mode optical fiber, 550 m (1804 ft) 3CSFP92, 1310 nm, 9/125 µm single mode optical fiber, 10 km (6 mi) 3CSFP93, RJ-45, category 5, 100 m (300 ft) 3CSFP97, 1550 nm, 9/125 µm single mode optical fiber, 70 km (43 mi)

24-Port

10/100/1000BASE-T

(RJ45) Module

The 24-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) module provides 24 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) auto-sensing Ethernet ports.

Figure 6 illustrates the front panel of the 24-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) module.

Figure 6 Front Panel of the 24-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) Module

1 Ethernet ports

2 Ethernet port LEDs

Ta bl e 20 describes the 24-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) module LEDs.

Ta bl e 20 24-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) Module LEDs

LED Description

LINK Off — The port is not operating

On — The port is operating

ACT Off — No data is being transmitted

Orange flashing — Data is being transmitted

Ta bl e 21 lists specifications of the 24-port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) module.

Ta bl e 21 Specifications for the 24-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) Module

Specification Description

CPU MPC8245

BootROM 512 KB

SDRAM 128 MB

Dimensions (L x W) 366.7 x 340 mm (14.5 x 13.4 in)

Power consumption 85 W

Connector RJ-45

Number of ports 24

Transmission rate 10 Mbps half/full duplex

100 Mbps half/full duplex 1000 Mbps full duplex

Cable and maximum transmission distance

Category-5 twisted pair 100 m (328 ft)

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Power Supply The Switch 8800 power supplies are installed at the bottom of the chassis, in the

front. Only one AC power supply is required for each Switch 8800 chassis, although 2 power supply slots are provided to implement 1+1 redundancy.

The 7-slot chassis uses a 1200 W auto-ranging power supply (3C17506).

The 10- and 14-slot chassis use a 2000 W auto-ranging power supply (3C17507). When this power supply is used at 110 V, it delivers 1200 W of power, when used at 220 V, it delivers 2000 W of power.

Do not combine 1200 W and 2000 W power supplies in the same chassis. If you have two power supplies in your Switch 8800 chassis, they must be of the same type.

Figure 7 illustrates the 1200 W power supply for the Switch 8800.

Figure 7 Switch 8800 Power Supply

Ta bl e 22 describes the power supply LEDs.

Ta bl e 22 Power Supply LED Status

LED Description

INPUT ON — The power switch in the ON position and power input is normal.

OFF — No power is being supplied.

OUTPUT ON — Power output is normal.

OFF — Power output is not normal.

FAIL ON — The power supply is not operating normally.

OFF — The power supply is operating normally.

Ta bl e 23 describes the specifications of the power supply for the Switch 8800 chassis.

Ta bl e 23 Specifications for the Switch 8800 Power Supply

Specification

Description

Input 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz

Maximum tolerance 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

Maximum input current

Maximum output 1200 W 1200 W (90 to 160 V)

Lightning protection Lightning protection must be provided for all chassis.

7-slot Chassis 10-slot Chassis 14-slot Chassis

14 A

2000 W (160 to 264 V)

Fan Assembly 15

Power Cords In North America, power cords for both 110 V and 220 V power input are shipped

with the Switch 8800 chassis. The power cord required depends on the power output demands of the system.

Ta bl e 24 lists the power cord type that is required for each power supply.

Ta bl e 24 Switch 8800 Power Cords

Power Cord

7-slot chassis 10-slot chassis 14-slot chassis

110 V 1200 W 1200 W 1200 W

220 V 2000 W 2000 W

Power Supply

The North American 220 V power cord that is provided has a NEMA 6-20P 20A/250VAC style plug. The 220 VAC wall outlet needed for this plug is a NEMA 6-20R 20A/250V style outlet.

Fan Assembly The fan assembly consists of four to six individual fans and is located on the right

side of the chassis. They operate on -48 V DC current. Each starter kit includes the appropriate fan assembly. the 7-slot chassis.

Figure 8 Fan Assembly for the 7-Slot Chassis

Figure 8 illustrates the faceplate of the fan assembly for

Ta bl e 25 describes the Status LEDs on the faceplate of the fan assembly.

Ta bl e 25 Fan Assembly Status LEDs

LED Description

RUN OFF— The fan assembly is not operating normally

ON — The fan assembly is operating normally

ALM OFF — The fan assembly is operating normally

ON — The fan assembly is not operating normally

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Ta bl e 26 lists fan assembly specifications.

Ta bl e 26 Switch 8800 Fan Assembly

Specification 7-Slot Chassis 10-Slot Chassis 14-Slot Chassis

Fan assembly needed 1 (3C17503) 1 (3C17504) 2 (3C17503)

Number of fans 4 6 8

Power input 25 W 35 W 50 W

The fans are directly connected to the backplane through connectors. Fan operation fault signals are collected and transmitted to the system alarm board through the backplane.

Switch 8800 Specifications 17

Switch 8800 Specifications

Ta bl e 27 provides detailed information about features of the Switch 8800.

Ta bl e 27 Specifications for the Switch 8800 System

Item 7-Slot Chassis 10-Slot Chassis 14-Slot Chassis

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Weight (with all components)

Fabric slots 2 2 2

I/O Module options 1-Port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Module

System switching 300 Gbps 480 Gbps 720 Gbps

Packet processing 178 Mpps 285 Mpps 428 Mpps

Input voltage 90 V to 264 V, 47 to 63 Hz

Max power consumption (all components installed)

Environment temperature and humidity

486 x 436 x 450 mm (19.1 x 17.2 x 17.7 in)

65 Kg (143 lbs) 80 Kg (176 lbs) 120 Kg (265 lbs)

2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module 12-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module 24-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module 24-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) Module

665 W 975 W 1390 W

0 to 40 0 C (32 to 104 0 F) and 5% to 85%

619 x 436 x 450 mm (24.4 x 17.2 x 17.7 in)

753 x 436 x 450 mm (29.6 x 17.2 x 17.7 in)

Switch 8800 Software Features

Ta bl e 28 describes the software features of the Switch 8800.

Ta bl e 28 Switch 8800 Software Features

Service Support

Wire speed Layer 2 switching

Port auto-negotiation Speed and duplex operation modes.

Switching mode Store and Forward mode

MAC address table Address self-learning

STP/RSTP Implements IEEE 802.1D/802.1w Standard

Traffic control IEEE 802.3x traffic control (full duplex)

Link aggregation 31 groups of 8 ports

VLAN 4K VLANs, implements IEEE 802.1Q standard

Broadcast storm suppression

Network protocol TCP/IP stack

Switching capacity of 720 Gbps Packet forwarding rate at 428 Mpps Wire speed forwarding (with forwarding delay less than 10µs) for I/O module ports

Implements IEEE 802.1D standard and supporting port lock. Address table: up to 64 K MAC addresses on each system, 12 K MAC addresses on each module.

Back-pressure Based Flow Control (half-duplex)

Port-based VLAN GARP and GVRP Routing between VLANs

Supported

ARP DHCP Relay

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Table 28 Switch 8800 Software Features (continued)

Service Support

IP address table Up to 128 K IP address forwarding entries

IP routing Static routing

Multicast GMRP

AAA and Security Access user authentication implements IEEE 802.1x

Reliability VRRP

QoS Traffic classification

Load and upgrade system software

* In the advanced version of the software.

RIP Version 1 and 2 OSPF Version 2

BGP-4*

IS-IS

IGMP PIM-DM PIM-SM

Local authentication and RADIUS authentication User hierarchical management and password protection ACL, L2/L3/L4 information filtration (including frame filtration based on port and source/destination MAC address, packet filtration based on source/destination IP address and type of the upper layer protocol) Plain text and MD5 text authentication for OSPF and RIP Version 2.

DES56 Encryption for SNMP v3

Bandwidth management based on port, MAC address, IP address, TCP/UDP port number, ToS/Diffserv value and CAR. The granularity of bandwidth management is 64 Kbps. Priority-based on VLAN port, IEEE 801.1P and ToS/Diffserv. Support traffic classification to set CoS 8 egress queues for each port Queue dispatching algorithm FIFO and PQ.

Xmodem protocol Telnet FTP and TFTP

INSTALLING THE SWITCH 8800

The following sections describe how to prepare and install the components of the Switch 8800:

■ Preparing to Install

■ General Site Requirements

■ Installation Checklist

■ Installing the Chassis

■ Installing the Cabling Rack

■ Installing a Module

■ Connecting the Ground Wire

■ Connecting and Configuring Power

■ Installing the Fan Assembly

■ Installing Cables

■ Connecting Module Cables

■ Post-installation Checklist

WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should install and maintain 3Com products.

Preparing to Install This section provides guidelines for preparing your site and switch for installation.

General Safety

Recommendations

Before installing your switch, note the following safety recommendations:

■ Switch off the power supply before connecting the cables.

■ Keep the switch away from heat sources.

■ Do not keep the switch in a damp place, and prevent liquid from getting into

the switch.

■ Ensure that the neutral point of the power is grounded properly, to avoid

personal injury.

■ Ensure that the power is off before plugging or unplugging the modules and

cables of the switch.

■ Before moving the chassis, disconnect all the power cords and external cables.

■ To avoid damage to the switch, connect all the cables correctly. Never connect

telephone cables (including the ISDN lines) to the console or AUX port.

■ During the installation, wear an antistatic wrist strap and antistatic gloves. See

“Static Electricity” on page 21 for additional information on preventing static.

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Conventions Ta bl e 1 lists icon conventions that are used throughout this guide.

Related Documentation

SWITCH 8800 COMPONENTS

■ Switch Chassis

■ Switch Backplane

Fabric Module The Fabric module (3C17508) is the core of Switch 8800 system. It has the

6 Reset button

Fixed Ports The Switch 8800 Fabric module provides the following fixed ports:

Module LEDs The module LEDs show the status of the I/O modules, as described in Ta bl e 10.

I/O Modules 9

Ta bl e 11 Fabric Status LEDs

1-Port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) Module

Figure 5 Front Panel of the 24-Port 1000BASE-X (SFP) Module

Ta bl e 21 Specifications for the 24-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45) Module

Power Supply The Switch 8800 power supplies are installed at the bottom of the chassis, in the

Fan Assembly 15

Power Cords In North America, power cords for both 110 V and 220 V power input are shipped

Switch 8800 Specifications

Switch 8800 Software Features

INSTALLING THE SWITCH 8800

■ Preparing to Install