Blade RackSwitch G8052 Installation Manual
RackSwitch™ G8052
Installation Guide
Part Number: BPP-00038-00, September 2010
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RackSwitch G8052 Installation
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Contents
Preface 5
RackSwitch G8052 Installation
Who Should Use This Book
Related Documentation
How to Get Help
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Chapter 1: RackSwitch G8052 Description and Specifications
RackSwitch G8052 Features
Switch Components
Hardware Options
Switch Unit
Switch Ports
Switch LEDs
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Technical Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Environmental Specifications
Power Specifications
Ordering Information
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Chapter 2: Installing the RackSwitch G8052
Required Tools
Package Contents
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Environmental Requirements
Preventing Electric Shock
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Installing the RackSwitch G8052 in a Standard Equipment Rack
Installing the RackSwitch G8052 in a 4-Post Rack
Installing the RackSwitch G8052 in an iDataPlex Rack
Installing the RackSwitch G8052 in a System X Rack
Initializing the RackSwitch G8052
Default Configuration
Configuring an IP Interface
Using the Boot Management Menu
Installing an SFP/SFP+ Transceiver
SFP Optical Transceiver
SFP Copper Transceiver
SFP+ Optical Transceiver
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Removing an AC Power Supply Module
Installing an AC Power Supply Module
Installing or Replacing a Fan Module
Removing a Fan Module
Installing a Fan Module
Troubleshooting
System LEDs Do Not Light
Port link LED Does Not Light
Temperature Sensor Warning
Switch Does Not Initialize (Boot)
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Appendix A: Safety and Compliance Statements
Safety Messages
Compliance Statements
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Preface
This Installation Guide provides information and instructions for installing a Blade Network
Technologies RackSwitch G8052. 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. It assumes that you are familiar with your
RackSwitch G8052, your Web browser, Ethernet concepts, IP addressing, the IEEE 802.1D
Spanning Tree Protocol, and SNMP configuration parameters.
Related Documentation
For documentation about configuring your switch, see the RackSwitch G8052 Application Guide
and Command Reference.
For details about the switch information, statistics, and configuration parameters, see the
RackSwitch G8052 Command Reference.
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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. If you are unable to locate this information, please contact your reseller.
Before you call, prepare the following information:
Serial number of the switch unit
Software release version number
Brief description of the problem and the steps you have already taken
Technical support dump information (# show tech-support)
Note – In case of any suspected hardware related defect, immediately call the BLADE
support line to get the issue resolved. There are no field serviceable parts inside the enclosure and
tampering with internal components in an attempt to diagnose hardware or fix defects will void the
warranty and the product will be repaired at the customer’s expense.
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CHAPTER 1
RackSwitch G8052
Description and Specifications
The RackSwitch G8052 is a rackable aggregation switch with unmatched line-rate Layer 2/3
performance. The G8052 uses a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric that provides
simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports.
The G8052 contains 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports and four 10GbE SFP+ ports. The SFP+ slots
can be populated with optical or copper transceivers.
This 1U switch is rack mountable in either the horizontal or vertical direction, depending on your
application.
You can manage the switch through the console port, or through a network connection using Telnet,
a Web browser-based interface, or SNMP-based network management software.
RackSwitch G8052 Features
This section provides an overview of RackSwitch G8052 features.
Performance
176 Gbps throughput (full duplex), non-blocking switching architecture
100% line rate
Deterministic port-to-port latency under 2 microseconds with 64B packets
Management Features
Clients
Industry standard command-line interface (ISCLI)
Browser-based Interface (BBI)
BladeHarmony Manager
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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
Secure interface login & password
RADIUS and TACACS+
SSH v1, v2
HTTPS Secure Browser-based interface
Wire-speed filtering with Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Layer 2
1024 VLANs (802.1Q), including Private VLANs
Multi-link trunking, compatible with Cisco EtherChannel
LACP (IEEE 802.3ad)
Spanning Tree (802.1D), Multiple Spanning Tree (802.1s), Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w),
with Fast Uplink Convergence
32K forwarding database entries
Layer 3
Dynamic routing
- RIP v1, v2
- OSPF
- BGP
128 configurable interfaces (static or DHCP)
DHCP Relay
IP forwarding
IGMP Snooping v1, v2, v3
8K ARP entries
IPv6 host management
Quality of Service
802.1p priority queues
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) support
Availability
Layer 2 Failover
Hot Links
VRRP
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Switch Components
This section describes the RackSwitch G8052 hardware components.
Hardware Options
The following list provides an overview of G8052 hardware:
Switch unit
Mounting hardware
Standard 2-post rack mounting brackets and screws
Standard 4-post rack mounting brackets and screws
iDataPlex rack mounting brackets and screws
System-X 4-post rack mounting brackets and screws
Hot-swap power supply (2)
Hot-swap fans (up to 4)
Switch Unit
The RackSwitch G8052 switch unit is a 1U rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet switch. You can
mount the G8052 in either the horizontal or vertical direction.
The RackSwitch G8052 allows for flexible mounting of the switch, as follows:
RackSwitch G8052F provides front-to-rear airflow.
RackSwitch G8052R provides rear-to-front airflow.
Ports
The switch unit contains
Forty-eight 10/100/1000BaseT ports (RJ-45)
Four 10GbE SFP+ ports
USB port for mass storage
RS-232 serial console port
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Figure 1 RackSwitch G8052 Front Panel
RS-232 Port
USB Port
Reset
Button
System Status LEDs
IEC320
Power Connector
RJ-45 Ports
Figure 2 RackSwitch G8052 Rear Panel
OK
!
~AC
SFP/SFP+ Ports
IEC320
Power Connector
OK
!
~AC
Power
Supply Module
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Fan Modules
Power
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Reset Button
The Reset button is recessed within a hole on the front panel. Use a straightened paper clip or
similar object to press the Reset button. The Reset button allows technicians to reset the switch, as
follows:
Press Reset: The switch resets and reloads the configuration files.
Press and hold Reset for five seconds: The switch resets and configures all settings
to factory defaults.
Fans
Up to four internal fans cool the switch unit. Three fans are required for normal operation.
If an individual fan fails, the other fans continue to run, and the switch unit continues to operate
normally. These hot-swap fan modules can be replaced by the customer.
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.
The Service ( ! ) LED lights if there is a failure of one or more fans. The failed fan’s LED (rear
panel) blinks to indicate a failure.
AC Power Supply
The G8052 has two redundant 150W AC power supplies. Each internal power supply has an
individual IEC 320 power connector on the rear panel. The power cord attaches to a universal
grounded AC power source. Power supplies are hot-swappable and can be replaced by the
customer.
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.
Each power supply can be connected to a separate AC circuit to mitigate the risk of down time
during a power failure. When used in a redundant configuration, the dual power supplies have a
load-sharing capability that allows each supply to operate at approximately 50 percent of full load.
Using redundant power can minimize the power disruption during a power supply failure and
extend the expected lifetime of each supply by operating normally in a conservative power mode.
There is no power switch on the G8052; the switch unit powers up when power is supplied through
the power cord(s).
The Power Supply LED indicates the status of the power supplies. The LED blinks when only one
power cord is connected, and lights steady when both power cords are connected.
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Switch Ports
The RackSwitch G8052 switch ports and port options are described below.
10/100/1000Base-T Ports
Forty eight 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 G8052 is designed to accept most standard 10/100/1000Base-T (category 5) cables.
The following table describes the RJ-45 connector pin assignments:
Table 1 RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments
Pin number Signal Description
1 BI DA+ Bi-directional data pair A positive
2 BI DA- Bi-directional data pair A negative
3 BI DB+ Bi-directional data pair B positive
4 BI DC+ Bi-directional data pair C positive
5 BI DC- Bi-directional data pair C negative
6 BI DB- Bi-directional data pair B negative
7 BI DD+ Bi-directional data pair D positive
8 BI DD- Bi-directional data pair D negative
SFP+ Ports
Four 10GbE Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports are located on the front panel. These ports
accept approved optical or copper SFP or SFP+ transceivers. Transceivers are not included with the
G8052 switch unit.
The following SFP transceivers are available from Blade Network Technologies:
Table 2 Recommended SFP Transceivers
Part number Description
BN-CKM-SP-SR SFP+ 10GBase-SR Short Range Optical Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-SP-LR SFP+ 10GBase-LR Long Range Optical Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-T SFP 1000Base-T Copper Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-SX SFP 1000Base-SX Short Range Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-LX SFP 1000BASE-LX Long Range Fiber Transceiver
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Console Port
The RS-232 (mini-USB) serial console port is located on the front panel. The following table
describes the pinouts for the mini-USB port:
Table 3 Console Port Pin Assignments
Pin number Function
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5
No connect
RS232_SIN
RS232_SOUT
No connect
Ground
The console cable provides an RJ-45 connector (see Tab l e 4 for RJ-45 pin assignments). A retention
clip is available to secure the console connection.
The following table describes the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector on the console cable.
Table 4 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
Pin number Signal
1 RTS (Request To Send)
2 DTR (Data Terminal Ready
3 TxD (Transmit Data)
4 GND (Ground)
5 GND (Ground)
6 RxD (Receive Data)
7 DSR (Data Set Ready)
8 CTS (Clear To Send)
The following items are also included with the console cable:
Category 5 patch cable
RJ-45 to female DB9 adapter
To connect a PC or terminal to the switch, first connect the console cable to the mini-USB port on
the front panel. Connect one end of the patch cable to the RJ-45 port on the console cable, and the
other end of the patch cable to the RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter (see Figure 3).
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Figure 3 Console Cable Connections
To
Switch
Patch CableConsole Cable
DB9 Adapter
To PC/
Terminal
USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect a USB drive to the switch. You can copy files from the switch
to the USB drive, or from the USB drive to the switch. You also can boot the switch using files on
the USB drive.
For more information about using the USB drive, see the RackSwitch G8052 Release Notes.
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Switch LEDs
Figure 4 highlights the system LEDs.
Figure 4 System Status LEDs
Two LED stacks provide system status and port link status. The system LEDs are described in the
following table:
M
S
!
The following table describes the system LED indications:
Function Master Member Power Supply Service
Total Power Failure Off Off Off Off
Service Required Blink Green Blink Green Blink Green Blink Blue
Power Supplies OK N/A N/A Solid Green N/A
Power Supply Failure N/A N/A Blink Green N/A
Fans OK N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fan Failure N/A N/A N/A N/A
Stacking master indicator
Stacking member indicator
Power supplies and power input status
Service indicator
Table 5 System LEDs Status
Stack Master On Off N/A Off
Stack Backup/Member Off On N/A On
Stack Error OnOnN/AOn
Non-Stack Member Off Off N/A Off
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RJ-45 LEDs
Status LEDs for the RJ-45 ports are described in the following table.
Table 6 RJ-45 LEDs Status
LED Solid Green Blink Green Off
Link Valid Link Activity No Link
Speed 100/1000Mbps N/A 10Mbps
SFP+ LEDs
Status LEDs for the SFP+ ports are described in the following table.
Table 7 SFP LEDs Status
LED Solid Green Blink Green Off
SFP Link Valid Link Activity No Link
SFP Speed 10Gb SFP+ N/A 1Gb SFP
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Technical Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Physical characteristics of the RackSwitch G8052 switch unit are listed in the following table.
Table 8 Physical Characteristics
Specification G8052F G8052R
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.4 x 43.9 x 44.5 cm.
(1.73 x 17.3 x 17.5.0 in.)
Weight 8.3 kg. (maximum) 8.3 kg. (maximum)
Airflow Front-to-rear Rear-to-front
4.4 x 43.9 x 44.5 cm.
(1.73 x 17.3 x 17.5 in.)
Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications for the RackSwitch G8052 switch unit are listed in the following
table.
Table 9 Environmental Specifications
Specification Measurement
Temperature,
ambient operating
Temperature (fan failure),
operating
Temperature, storage -40ºC to +85ºC
Relative humidity
(non-condensing), operating
0ºC to +40ºC (with three fans and one filler plate)
0ºC to +35ºC (with three fans and one filler plate)
10 to 90%
Relative humidity
(non-condensing), storage
Altitude, operating 3,050 m
Altitude, storage 12,190 m
Acoustic noise Less than 65dB
Heat dissipation 444 BTU/hour
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10 to 90%
(10,000 feet)
(40,000 feet)
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Power Specifications
Power specifications for the RackSwitch G8052F/G8052R switch unit are listed in Table 10.
Table 10 AC Power Specifications
Specification Measurement
Number of power supplies 2 (1+1 load sharing/redundant)
AC-input frequency (universal) 47-63 Hz
AC-input voltage (universal) 90-264 VAC
AC inrush current 15A
AC-input current (typical) 1.1A (RMS) @ 120V
AC-input current (maximum) 1.7A (RMS) @ 120V
Power supply rated output power 450W each
System power dissipation (typical) 130W
0.6A (RMS) @ 230V
0.9A (RMS) @ 230V
System power dissipation (maximum) 200W
DC-output current 10A (typical)
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Ordering Information
The following table lists the parts that you can order for the RackSwitch G8052 product family.
Table 11 RackSwitch G8052 Ordering Information
Part number Description
Switch
BN-8052F-BDL RackSwitch G8052F 48-port GbE Switch (front-to-rear airflow)
BN-8052R-BDL RackSwitch G8052R 48-port GbE Switch (rear-to-front airflow)
Pluggable Optics
BN-CKM-S-T SFP 1000Base-T Copper Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-SX SFP 1000Base-SX Short Range Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-LX SFP 1000BASE-LX Long Range Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-SP-SR SFP+ 10GBase-SR Short Range Transceiver
BN-CKM-SP-LR SFP+ 10GBase-LR Long Range Optical Fiber Transceiver
Rack Mounting Kits
BN-MNT-EARS RackSwitch 19” EIA 2-Post Rack Mounting Kit
BN-4Post-RLS-J RackSwitch 19” EIA 4-Post Rack Mounting Kit
BN-4POST-RLS-X RackSwitch 19” System-X 4-Post Rack Mounting Kit
BN-4POST-RLS-IDP RackSwitch iDataPlex Rack Mounting Kit
Power Supply Modules
BN-82-AC-F-PSU AC Power Supply module (front-to-rear airflow)
BN-82-AC-R-PSU AC Power Supply module (rear-to-front airflow)
Fan Modules
BN-82-F-FAN Fan module (front-to-rear airflow)
BN-82-R-FAN Fan module (rear-to-front airflow)
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