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Notes, cautions, and warnings.....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Text formatting conventions.........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Documentation and Training.................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Subscribing to Service Notications.........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Providing Feedback to Us......................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
About this Document.......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Supported hardware and software...................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Auto Level Support - Table 1...................................................................................................................................................................................................12
What is new in this document............................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Preparing for the Installation..........................................................................................................................................................................................23
General precautions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Time and items required for installation.........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Installation and initial conguration.........................................................................................................................................................................................27
Unpacking the shipping carton......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Mounting the Device........................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Required tools and equipment..........................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Installing a device on a four-post rack............................................................................................................................................................................................32
Installing a device on a two-post rack............................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Middle mount .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Installing an SLX-9850-4 NEBS kit..............................................................................................................................................................................................44
Initial Setup and Verication.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Initial setup and conguration checklist.........................................................................................................................................................................................57
Providing power to the device........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Connecting an AC power cord................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Connecting a DC power cord................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
For NEBS-compliant installation with AC and DC..........................................................................................................................................................63
Establishing a serial connection........................................................................................................................................................................................................63
Conguring a static IP address..........................................................................................................................................................................................................66
Establishing an Ethernet connection...............................................................................................................................................................................................68
Customizing the chassis and host names....................................................................................................................................................................................69
Conguring the DNS service............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Setting the date and time.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................70
Setting the clock (date and time)............................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Time zones.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Time synchronization...................................................................................................................................................................................................................71
Synchronizing local time using NTP......................................................................................................................................................................................71
Setting the time zone................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Backing up the conguration.............................................................................................................................................................................................................73
Powering down the device.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Monitoring the Device..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Interpreting power supply module LEDs......................................................................................................................................................................................80
Interpreting fan module LEDs........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Front panel and port description.............................................................................................................................................................................................87
Precautions specic to the management modules.................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Time and items required for installation and replacement.....................................................................................................................................................90
Removing a management module..................................................................................................................................................................................................91
Installing a management module.....................................................................................................................................................................................................92
Front panel and port description.............................................................................................................................................................................................95
Precautions specic to the interface modules............................................................................................................................................................................97
Time and items required for installation and replacement.....................................................................................................................................................97
Inserting an interface module.............................................................................................................................................................................................................97
Removing or replacing an interface module.............................................................................................................................................................................100
Power Supply Modules.................................................................................................................................................................................................103
Power supply module overview.....................................................................................................................................................................................................103
Power input and cable options..............................................................................................................................................................................................105
Power supply numbering........................................................................................................................................................................................................105
Precautions specic to the power supply module................................................................................................................................................................. 106
Time and items required for removal and replacement.......................................................................................................................................................106
Removing an AC power supply module.................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Inserting an AC power supply module........................................................................................................................................................................................108
Removing a DC power supply module.......................................................................................................................................................................................109
Inserting a DC power supply module..........................................................................................................................................................................................109
Verifying power supply module operation.................................................................................................................................................................................110
High Voltage Power Supply Unit supporting AC and DC Voltages................................................................................................................................110
Power Cords................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 112
Fan Modules....................................................................................................................................................................................................................115
Fan module overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................115
Precautions specic to the fan module.......................................................................................................................................................................................115
Time and items required for replacement..................................................................................................................................................................................115
Removing a fan module....................................................................................................................................................................................................................116
Inserting a fan module....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
Verifying fan module operation......................................................................................................................................................................................................117
Air lter replacement schedule.......................................................................................................................................................................................................117
Precautions specic to the switch fabric module....................................................................................................................................................................120
Time and items required for replacement..................................................................................................................................................................................121
Removing a switch fabric module.................................................................................................................................................................................................121
Inserting a switch fabric module.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 122
Transceivers and cables................................................................................................................................................................................................125
Supported transceivers and cables.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 125
Time and items required................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125
Precautions specic to transceivers and cables......................................................................................................................................................................126
Cleaning the ber-optic connectors.............................................................................................................................................................................................126
Installing an SFP+ transceiver.........................................................................................................................................................................................................127
Replacing an SFP+ transceiver...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 129
Installing a QSFP28 transceiver....................................................................................................................................................................................................131
Replacing a QSFP28 transceiver.................................................................................................................................................................................................133
System specications.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................137
Weight and physical dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................................... 139
Power supply specications (per PSU).......................................................................................................................................................................................141
Power consumption (typical conguration)...............................................................................................................................................................................141
Power consumption (maximum conguration)........................................................................................................................................................................141
Power consumption (modules) (typical conguration)..........................................................................................................................................................142
Power consumption (modules) (maximum conguration)..................................................................................................................................................142
Data port specications (Ethernet)................................................................................................................................................................................................143
Serial port specications (pinout RJ-45)....................................................................................................................................................................................143
Serial port specications (protocol)...............................................................................................................................................................................................144
Canadian requirements......................................................................................................................................................................................................................147
CE statement.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................147
China ROHS.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 148
KCC statement (Republic of Korea)..............................................................................................................................................................................................148
Japan power cord ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................149
Cautions and Danger Notices..................................................................................................................................................................................... 151
General cautions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 151
Cautions related to equipment weight...............................................................................................................................................................................154
General dangers..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................155
Dangers related to equipment weight................................................................................................................................................................................155
•Documentation and Training............................................................................................................................................................................8
•Providing Feedback to Us.................................................................................................................................................................................9
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
Notes, cautions, and warning statements may be used in this document. They are listed in the order of increasing severity of potential
hazards.
NOTE
A Note provides a tip, guidance, or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to related information.
ATTENTION
An Attention statement indicates a stronger note, for example, to alert you when trac might be interrupted or the device might
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Bold and italic text identify command syntax components. Delimiters and operators
relationships.
ConventionDescription
bold textIdenties command names, keywords, and command options.
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one of the options.
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< >Nonprinting characters, for example, passwords, are enclosed in angle brackets.
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input, enter the entire command at the prompt without the backslash.
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•Supported hardware and software..............................................................................................................................................................11
•What is new in this document.......................................................................................................................................................................16
Supported hardware and software
The following tables list the major eld-replaceable units (FRUs), and rack mount kits supported for the ExtremeRouting SLX 9850-4
and the ExtremeRouting SLX 9850-8 devices.
NOTE
This section only lists the system components that are software-dependent and the rack kits. It is not a comprehensive list of
eld-replaceable units (FRUs) or accessory kit items.
TABLE 1 SLX 9850 chassis bundles
Part numberLong descriptionIntroduced OSCurrently supported
BR-SLX9850-8-BND-ACSLX 9850 8-slot chassis with 1 management
module, 5 switch fabric modules, 5 3000W AC
power supplies, 3 fan modules, and accessory kit.
Power cord not included
BR-SLX9850-8-BND-DCSLX 9850 8-slot chassis with 1 management
module, 5 switch fabric modules, 5 3000W DC
power supplies, 3 fan modules, and accessory kit.
Power cord not included
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
TABLE 2 SLX 9850-4chassis bundles
Part numberLong descriptionIntroduced OSCurrently supported
BR-SLX9850-4-BND-ACSLX 9850 4-slot chassis with 1 management
module, 5 switch fabric modules, 3 3000W AC
power supplies, 3 fan modules, and accessory kit.
Power cord not included
BR-SLX9850-4-BND-DCSLX 9850 4-slot chassis with 1 management
module, 5 switch fabric modules, 3 3000W DC
power supplies, 3 fan modules, and accessory kit.
Power cord not included
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
TABLE 3 SLX 9850-4chassis bundle
Part numberLong descriptionIntroduced OSCurrently supported
BR-SLX9850-4-BND-ACSLX 9850 4-slot chassis with 1 management
module, 5 switch fabric modules, 3 3000W AC
power supplies, 3 fan modules, and accessory kit.
Power cord not included
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
TABLE 4 SLX 9850 management module
Part numberLong descriptionIntroduced OSCurrently supported
BR-SLX9850-MMSLX 9850 management module for 4-slot and 8-
slot systems, includes 16GB RAM, 2 internal Solid
State Drives, 4-Core Intel CPU, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2
Part numberLong descriptionIntroduced OSCurrently supported
RJ-45 console ports,10GbE Service port and
1GbE Management port
BR-SLX9850-MMSLX 9850 management module for 4-slot and 8-
slot systems, includes 32GB RAM, 2 internal Solid
State Drives, 4-Core Intel CPU, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2
RJ-45 console ports,10GbE Service port and
1GbE Management port
SLX-OS 17r.2.00Yes
NOTE
The SLX-OS 17r.2.00 introduced the Optiscale feature that requires a 32GB Management Module. However, the 32GB
Management Module is also supported using the SLX-OS 16r.1.00 and later code versions, even though only 16GB of
memory will be utilized.
A newly inserted LineCard (LC) may get into a faulty state with "Incompatible LC" error message seen on console, due to a mismatch of
SLX-OS versions when the installed OS on the Management module (MM) and LC are a mix of 32bit and 64bit OS versions.
Refer to the two tables providing the Auto level support matrices for 32-bit and 64-bit MM and 32-bit and 64-bit LineCards (LC)
running the SLX-OS software versions specied below.
Auto Level Support - Table 1
Auto Level Support32-bit Linecard (LC)64-bit Linecard (LC)
17r.101a or lower17r.1.01b17r.2.00 or higher
32-bit Mgmt. Module (MM)
17r.101a or lowerSupportedSupportedNot Supported*
17r.1.01bSupportedSupportedSupported**
64-bit Mgmt. Module (MM)
17r.2.00 or higherNot Supported*Supported**Supported
NOTE
* Netinstall can be used to install the 32-bit or 64-bit SLX-OS rmware on the LC to match the MM.* Netinstall can be used to
install the 32-bit or 64-bit SLX-OS rmware on the LC to match the MM.** In the event of a boot failure and a failed auto-level,
please revert to the unsupported case and contact GTAC for assistance with a Netinstall to load the appropriate rmware.Table
Figure 2:
NOTE
In dual MM systems, a mix of SLX-OS 32-bit and 64-bit is not supported.
TABLE 5 Auto Level Support - Table 2
Auto Level Support32-bit Mgmt. Module (MM)64-bit Mgmt. Module (MM)
17r.101a or lower17r.1.01b17r.2.00 or higher
32-bit Mgmt. Module (MM)
17r.101a or lowerSupportedSupportedNot Supported
17r.1.01bSupportedSupportedSupported
64-bit Mgmt. Module (MM)
17r.2.00 or higherNot SupportedSupportedSupported
40 GbE, or 240-port 10 GbE ex-speed interface
module. Same features and specications as BRSLX9850-100Gx36CQ-D, with the addition of
Network Packet Broker (NPB) support.
SLX-OS 16r.1.01Yes
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
SLX-OS 16r.1.01Yes
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
SLX-OS 16r.1.00Yes
The following table is a general reference to the types of transceivers supported on interface modules used by the device.
TABLE 8 Supported transceivers and cables
Interface moduleTransceiver type and descriptionIntroduced OSCurrently supported
E1MG-BXD - 1000Base-BXD SFP optic SMF, transmits
at 1490nm and receives at 1310nm, LC connector,single
strand SMF ber. This optic should only be connected to an
E1MG-BXU at the far end.
E1MG-BXU - 1000Base-BXU SFP optic SMF, transmits
at 1310nm and receives at 1490nm, LC connector,single
strand SMF ber. This optic should only be connected to an
E1MG-BXD at the far end.
The ExtremeRouting SLX 9850-4 contains 4 slots for interface modules. Each slot is 1.5 rack units (RUs) in height. A maximum of 4
interface modules is supported per chassis.
The serial number for the device is located at the top of the chassis.
The following
the numbering of each router component in the chassis when you enter the show slots command.
For a list and description of management module ports, refer to Front panel and port description on page 87. For a list and description
of interface module ports, refer to Front panel and port description on page 95.
gure shows the device slot numbering and port side view of the SLX 9850-4. The call-outs in the gure correspond to
The switch fabric modules are located behind the fans. There are six slots for the switch fabric modules. Numbering for the modules
goes from left to right, with 1 on the far left and 6 on the far right.
FIGURE 3 Switch Fabric Modules shown with fans removed for the SLX 9850-4
1.SFM 1
2.SFM 2
3.SFM 3
4.SFM 4
5.SFM 5
6.SFM 6
Device management options
Use the serial ports to manage your device. The serial ports are located on the management module. The following gure shows the
serial console ports. Use the console port for device management.
•Time and items required for installation...................................................................................................................................................25
•Unpacking the shipping carton....................................................................................................................................................................28
When using this product, observe all danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The safety notices are accompanied by
symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition
Refer to Cautions and Danger Notices on page 151 at the end of this guide for translations of safety notices for this product.
General precautions
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualied service personnel.
DANGER
Before beginning the installation, see the precautions in “Power precautions.”
CAUTION
Changes or modications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
Disassembling any part of the power supply and fan assembly voids the warranty and regulatory certications. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside the power supply and fan assembly.
CAUTION
Make sure the airow around the front, and back of the device is not
restricted.
CAUTION
Never leave tools inside the chassis.
CAUTION
Use the screws specied in the procedure. Using longer screws can damage the
device.
ESD precautions
DANGER
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor.
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
DANGER
A fully populated ExtremeRouting SLX 9850-4 weighs approximately 137.4 kg (303 lb) and requires a hydraulic or
assisted lift to install it.
Laser precautions
DANGER
All ber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
DANGER
Laser Radiation. Do Not View Directly with Optical Instruments. Class 1M Laser Products.
DANGER
Use only optical transceivers that are qualied by Extreme Networks, Inc. and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation
performance requirements dened in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do
not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
Facility requirements
Before installing the device, be sure the following facility requirements are met.
TABLE 14 Facility requirements
TypeRequirements
Device specicationsEnsure that the facility can accommodate system, power, and environmental specications for this device as
outlined in the ExtremeRouting SLX 9850 Technical Specications on page 137 .
ElectricalEnsure that there are dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics:
•Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
•Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate
•Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
•Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords
ThermalEnsure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of airspace.
Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during operation.
RackPlan to install the device with the port side facing the air-intake aisle.
Ensure that the following amount of space is available in the rack:
•SLX 9850-4: 10 rack unit (RU) height x 17.22 inches (43.7 cm) width x 30 inches (76.2 cm) depth.
Ensure that the rack meets these additional requirements:
•All equipment in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection.
•Additional weight of chassis will not exceed the rack’s weight limits
•The rack is secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement.
This device is suitable for connection to the Central Oce and where NEC requirements apply. Additionally, it may be installed
in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or Isolated Bonding Network (IBN).
Time and items required for installation
You can set up and install the device in either a two- or four-post rack. Refer to Supported hardware and software on page 11 for
applicable rack mount kits.
The following table describes the main installation and setup tasks and the estimated time required for each, and the items required to
complete the task for a device.
These time estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.
TABLE 15 Installation tasks, time, and items required
Installation taskTime estimateItems required
Site preparation and unpacking the device30 minutes#2 Phillips screwdriver.
Pallet jack.
Tinsnips or strapping cutter (used to cut carton
straps).
Hydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to raise to a
minimum of 140 cm (55 in.), with a minimum
capacity of 212 lb (96.2 kg) for the SLX
9850-4 Router
To know the weight of your device fully
populated with the required interface modules,
refer to the ExtremeRouting SLX 9850
Technical Specications on page 137 .
Installing rack mount kit30 minutesRefer to instructions in Mounting the Device on
page 31.
Mounting and securing the device in the rack30 minutesRefer to instructions in Mounting the Device on
page 31.
Installing power cables and powering on the
device
Establishing serial connection, logging in to the
device, and conguring IP addresses
Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a Telnet
session, and conguring the device domain ID,
date and time, and additional system
parameters. Verify and back up the
conguration.
20 minutesUse the power cables provided in the device
accessories kit.
Refer to instructions in Providing power to the
device on page 58.
20 minutesRequires the following items:
•Serial cable provided in the accessory
kit.
•Workstation computer with a serial
port or terminal server port and a
terminal emulator application (such as
HyperTerminal).
•Ethernet IP address for the device.
20 minutesEthernet cabling (optional) for Telnet access.
Refer to Initial Setup and Verication on page
57 for more information.
TABLE 15 Installation tasks, time, and items required (continued)
Installation taskTime estimateItems required
Installing transceivers as needed30-60 minutesSFP+ and QSFP28 optical transceivers as
needed. Requires the following optics:
•SFP+ optics for 72-port 10GbE/
1GbE interface module
•QSFP28 for 36-port 100GbE, 60port 40GbE, or 240-port 10GbE
ex-speed interface module
Attaching ber-optic cables, cable ties, and cable
guides
2-3 hoursFiber optic cables, cable ties.
If 10 GbE speed is used for the 36-port 100
GbE, 60-port 40 GbE, or 240-port 10GbE
ex-speed interface module, 40 GbE-to-10
GbE breakouts are required.
Quick installation checklists
This checklists provide a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to the point where the device
comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the suggested order ensures successful installation. Extreme
recommends that you print this checklists and take them to the installation site.
Pre-installation tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and site preparation ensures seamless
installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
TABLE 16 Installation prerequisites
TaskTask details or additional informationCompleted
Unpack the device.Unpack the device as shown in the Unpacking the shipping carton on page 28 .
Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your shipment. Refer to
Supported hardware and software on page 11 .
Gather necessary components and
required tools.
Review the safety precautions.Refer to Safety precautions on page 23. For translations, refer to Cautions and Danger
Plan the installation.Prepare space in your rack for the device and obtain the appropriate rack mount kit. Refer
Review and verify installation requirements.Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to Facility requirements on page 24
Gather network conguration parameters.
Review the time and items required information at the beginning of each chapter to
ensure you have gathered all necessary components required for the following installation
tasks:
•Mounting the Device on page 31
•Inserting an interface module on page 97
Notices on page 151.
to Mounting options on page 31.
for everything but the environmental requirements, which are found in the Environmental
Requirements section in ExtremeRouting SLX 9850 Technical Specications on page
TaskTask details or additional informationCompleted
•Subnet mask:
•Default gateway:
•Domain ID:
•Time zone:
Installation and initial conguration
The initial setup includes mounting the device in a rack and completing the conguration tasks necessary to bring the device online and
verify the operation.
TABLE 17 Installation and basic system
TaskTask details or additional informationCompleted
Mount the device.Choose the two-post or the four-post rack mounting option. Refer to Mounting options
Install the interface modules, power supply
modules, switch fabric modules, and fan
modules.
Gather all components required for the initial
setup.
Provide power to the device.Refer to Providing power to the device on page 58.
Attach a management station, establish a
serial connection, and change the default
passwords (optional).
Set the IP address, subnet mask, and the
default gateway IP address.
Establish an Ethernet connection.By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the device conguration
Customize the chassis and host names.Use the switch-attributes chassis-name and switch-attributes host-name commands
Set the date and time.
Optional: Congure the DNS service.Use the ip dns domain-name and, if required, ip dns name-server commands to create
Verify that the device operates correctly.
conguration
on page 31 .
Refer to Inserting an interface module on page 97, Inserting an AC power supply
module on page 108, Inserting a switch fabric module on page 122, and Inserting a
fan module on page 117.
Refer to Inserting an interface module on page 97, Inserting an AC power supply
module on page 108 or Inserting a DC power supply module on page 109, Inserting a
switch fabric module on page 122, and Inserting a fan module on page 117.
Refer to Initial Setup and Verication on page 57.
Refer to Establishing a serial connection on page 63. After completing this task, log in
to the serial port to congure the device.
Use the chassis virtual-ip or chassis virtual-ipv6 command to congure an IP address.
For more information, refer to Conguring a static IP address on page 66.
using a serial or Telnet session. Refer to Establishing an Ethernet connection on page
68 for more information.
to change the default router name. For more information, refer to the Customizing the
chassis and host names on page 69
•Use the clock set command to set the date and time.
•Use the clock timezone command to set the time zone.
•After you congure the system time, use commands in NTP conguration
mode to synchronize the time with an external NTP server.
Refer to Setting the date and time on page 70 for more information. For detailed
command information, refer to the Extreme SLX-OS Management Conguration Guide
for the SLX 9850 Router .
DNS server entries. Refer to the Extreme SLX-OS Security Conguration Guide for the
SLX 9850 Router for more information.
•Check the LEDs to verify operation of module components in the device.
Refer to Interpreting management module LEDs on page 75, Interpreting
interface module LEDs on page 77, Interpreting power supply module
LEDs on page 80, Interpreting fan module LEDs on page 83, and
Interpreting switch fabric module LEDs on page 84.
TABLE 17 Installation and basic system conguration (continued)
TaskTask details or additional informationCompleted
•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.
When unpacking the device, follow the procedures in Unpacking the shipping carton on page 28. Verify that the contents of the shipping
carton are complete. Save the shipping carton and packaging in the event you need to return the shipment.
•The SLX 9850 device with shipping tray
NOTE
The interface modules are packaged separately while the switch fabric modules are shipped inside the chassis
•Packing foam
•Antistatic plastic
•An accessory kit containing the following items:
–A serial cable