Foundry FastIron SuperX, FastIron SX 1600-ANR, FastIron SX 800, FastIron SX 1600 Hardware Installation Manual
Foundry® FastIron X Series Chassis
Hardware Installation Guide
FastIron SuperX
FastIron SX 800
FastIron SX 1600
FastIron SX 1600-ANR
Release Date: December 16, 2008
FSX 05.0.00
Publish Date: December 31, 2008
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Contents
CHAPTER 1
BOUT THIS GUIDE..................................................................................... 1-1
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INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................1-1
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PDATES TO THIS MANUAL .........................................................................................................................1-1
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UDIENCE ..................................................................................................................................................1-1
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OMENCLATURE .........................................................................................................................................1-1
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MAIL ACCESS ...................................................................................................................................1-2
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ELEPHONE ACCESS ............................................................................................................................1-2
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ARRANTY COVERAGE ...............................................................................................................................1-2
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RODUCT OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 2-1
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................2-1
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ARDWARE BENEFITS ..........................................................................................................................2-1
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OFTWARE FEATURES ................................................................................................................................2-3
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UPPORT FOR IPV6 MODULES ....................................................................................................................2-3
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ARDWARE FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................2-4
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UPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................................................2-2
PPLICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................2-3
V6 HARDWARE SUPPORT GUIDELINES ...............................................................................................2-3
HASSIS ......................................................................................................................................2-4
HASSIS ...............................................................................................................................2-5
HASSIS .............................................................................................................................2-7
HASSIS ....................................................................................................................2-9
ANAGEMENT MODULES ....................................................................................................................2-11
WITCH FABRIC MODULES (FSX 800 AND FSX 1600 ONLY) ...............................................................2-19
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INTERFACE MODULES .........................................................................................................................2-19
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ETWORK INTERFACES ......................................................................................................................2-25
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ORT REGIONS ..................................................................................................................................2-26
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OWER SUPPLIES ..............................................................................................................................2-27
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OOLING SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................................2-32
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UILT-IN MOUNTING BRACKETS ..........................................................................................................2-33
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AYER 3 ROUTING PROTOCOL TABLE SIZES ..............................................................................................2-33
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INSTALLING THE CHASSIS ........................................................................... 3-1
SUMMARY OF INSTALLATION TASKS .............................................................................................................3-1
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NPACKING A SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................3-2
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NSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................3-3
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ENERAL PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................3-3
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IFTING PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................3-3
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OWER PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS .................................................................................................3-3
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REPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE ............................................................................................................3-4
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ABLING INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................3-4
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NSTALLATION LOCATION ......................................................................................................................3-5
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EMOVING EXTRA SHIPMENT SCREWS (FSX AND FSX 800 ONLY) ...............................................................3-5
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NSTALLING A CHASSIS IN A RACK ...............................................................................................................3-5
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NSTALLING MOUNTING BRACKETS ON THE FSX 1600 CHASSIS .............................................................3-7
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EMOVING THE SLOT PANELS .....................................................................................................................3-7
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NSTALLING THE MANAGEMENT AND INTERFACE MODULES ...........................................................................3-7
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TTACHING A MANAGEMENT STATION .......................................................................................................3-11
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TTACHING A PC OR TERMINAL TO THE CONSOLE PORT OR 10/100/1000 COPPER PORT ....................3-11
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TTACHING A SWITCH TO AN ETHERNET PORT ....................................................................................3-12
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OWERING ON THE SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................3-12
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ONNECTING AC POWER TO THE CHASSIS .........................................................................................3-13
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ONNECTING DC POWER TO THE CHASSIS .........................................................................................3-14
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ERIFYING PROPER OPERATION ...............................................................................................................3-16
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BSERVING THE LEDS .......................................................................................................................3-16
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ISPLAYING THE MODULE STATUS ......................................................................................................3-19
CHAPTER 4
ONNECTING NETWORK DEVICES AND
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HECKING CONNECTIVITY ...........................................................................4-1
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ASSIGNING PERMANENT PASSWORDS .........................................................................................................4-1
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ECOVERING FROM A LOST PASSWORD ................................................................................................4-2
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ONFIGURING IP ADDRESSES .....................................................................................................................4-3
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V4 DEVICES ......................................................................................................................................4-3
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V6 DEVICES ......................................................................................................................................4-4
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ONNECTING NETWORK DEVICES ...............................................................................................................4-6
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ABLE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................4-6
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ONNECTING TO ETHERNET OR FAST ETHERNET HUBS .........................................................................4-6
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CONNECTING TO WORKSTATIONS, SERVERS, OR ROUTERS ...................................................................4-7
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ONNECTING A NETWORK DEVICE TO A FIBER PORT ON THE FOUNDRY DEVICE .....................................4-7
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UTOMATIC MDI/MDIX DETECTION ......................................................................................................4-9
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SING A CX4 TRANSCEIVER .................................................................................................................4-9
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ESTING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY ..............................................................................................................4-9
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INGING AN IP ADDRESS ......................................................................................................................4-9
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BSERVING LEDS ..............................................................................................................................4-10
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RACING A ROUTE .............................................................................................................................4-11
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ROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK CONNECTIONS ...........................................................................................4-11
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IGITAL OPTICAL MONITORING ...........................................................................................................4-12
CHAPTER 5
ANAGING THE CHASSIS AND MODULES ..................................................... 5-1
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DISPLAYING CHASSIS STATUS AND TEMPERATURE READINGS ......................................................................5-1
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ANAGING THE COOLING SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................5-9
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ONFIGURING THE COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................5-9
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ONITORING THE COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................5-19
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ISPLAYING THE SYSLOG CONFIGURATION AND STATIC AND DYNAMIC BUFFERS .........................................5-22
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YSLOG MESSAGES FOR PCI (HARDWARE) ERRORS .................................................................................5-23
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ANAGING THE SWITCH FABRIC MODULES (FSX 800 AND FSX 1600 ONLY) .............................................5-23
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ISPLAYING MANAGEMENT MODULE CPU USAGE .....................................................................................5-24
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EMOVING MAC ADDRESS ENTRIES .........................................................................................................5-24
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HOW MANAGEMENT MODULE REDUNDANCY WORKS ....................................................................................6-1
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ANAGEMENT MODULE REDUNDANCY OVERVIEW .................................................................................6-1
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ANAGEMENT MODULE SWITCHOVER ...................................................................................................6-2
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WITCHOVER IMPLICATIONS ..................................................................................................................6-3
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ANAGEMENT MODULE REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................6-4
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HANGING THE DEFAULT ACTIVE CHASSIS SLOT ...................................................................................6-4
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ANAGING MANAGEMENT MODULE REDUNDANCY .......................................................................................6-4
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ILE SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN THE ACTIVE AND STANDBY MANAGEMENT MODULES .........................6-4
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ANUALLY SWITCHING OVER TO THE STANDBY MANAGEMENT MODULE ................................................6-5
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EBOOTING THE ACTIVE AND STANDBY MANAGEMENT MODULES ..........................................................6-6
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ITLESS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ...............................................................................................................6-6
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HAT HAPPENS DURING A HITLESS OS UPGRADE AND HITLESS SWITCHOVER ......................................6-6
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OW A HITLESS OS UPGRADE AND HITLESS SWITCHOVER IMPACTS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ......................6-7
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YSLOG MESSAGE FOR HITLESS OS UPGRADE AND HITLESS SWITCHOVER ...........................................6-7
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AYER 2 HITLESS SWITCHOVER ............................................................................................................6-8
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AYER 2 HITLESS OS UPGRADE ...........................................................................................................6-8
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ONITORING MANAGEMENT MODULE REDUNDANCY ..................................................................................6-11
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ETERMINING MANAGEMENT MODULE STATUS ...................................................................................6-11
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ISPLAYING TEMPERATURE INFORMATION ...........................................................................................6-13
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ISPLAYING SWITCHOVER INFORMATION .............................................................................................6-13
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CHAPTER 7
AINTAINING THE HARDWARE..................................................................... 7-1
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HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .........................................................................................................7-1
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LEANING THE FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS .................................................................................................7-1
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EPLACING A MANAGEMENT MODULE .........................................................................................................7-2
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NSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................7-2
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EMOVING A MANAGEMENT MODULE ....................................................................................................7-2
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NSTALLING A NEW MANAGEMENT MODULE ...........................................................................................7-3
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EPLACING A SWITCH FABRIC MODULE (FSX 800 AND FSX 1600 ONLY) ....................................................7-5
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EMOVING A SWITCH FABRIC MODULE .................................................................................................7-5
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NSTALLING A NEW SWITCH FABRIC MODULE ........................................................................................7-5
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EPLACING AN INTERFACE MODULE ............................................................................................................7-7
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RECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................7-7
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EFORE REMOVING AN INTERFACE MODULE .........................................................................................7-8
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EMOVING AN INTERFACE MODULE .......................................................................................................7-8
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NSTALLING A NEW INTERFACE MODULE ................................................................................................7-9
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ONFIGURING A LAN/WAN PHY INTERFACE MODULE .........................................................................7-11
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ISABLING AND RE-ENABLING AN INTERFACE MODULE ........................................................................7-12
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NSTALLING OR REPLACING A POE DAUGHTER CARD ................................................................................7-12
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EPLACING A COPPER OR FIBER OPTIC MODULE ......................................................................................7-16
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EMOVING A COPPER OR FIBER OPTIC MODULE .................................................................................7-16
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NSTALLING A NEW COPPER OR FIBER OPTIC MODULE ........................................................................7-17
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ABLING A FIBER OPTIC MODULE .......................................................................................................7-17
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NSTALLING OR REPLACING A POWER SUPPLY ...........................................................................................7-17
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ETERMINING WHICH POWER SUPPLY FAILED ....................................................................................7-18
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EMOVING AN AC POWER SUPPLY .....................................................................................................7-18
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EMOVING A DC POWER SUPPLY .......................................................................................................7-20
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NSTALLING A NEW POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................7-22
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ONNECTING AC POWER TO THE CHASSIS .........................................................................................7-24
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ONNECTING DC POWER TO THE CHASSIS .........................................................................................7-26
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ERIFYING PROPER OPERATION .........................................................................................................7-28
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ISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE POWER SUPPLIES ............................................................................7-29
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EPLACING THE FSX AND FSX 800 FAN TRAY .........................................................................................7-29
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EPLACING THE FSX 1600 FAN ASSEMBLIES ............................................................................................7-31
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EPLACING THE FSX 1600-ANR FAN ASSEMBLIES ...................................................................................7-32
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PGRADING THE DEVICE TO RUN LAYER 3 SOFTWARE ..............................................................................7-33
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ARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... 8-1
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CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................8-1
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HYSICAL DIMENSIONS .........................................................................................................................8-1
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NVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................................8-2
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OOLING .............................................................................................................................................8-2
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EGULATORY COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................8-6
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AXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION .........................................................................................................8-7
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POWER SOURCE INTERRUPTIONS .........................................................................................................8-8
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EAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURE .............................................................................................................8-8
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INOUTS AND SIGNALLING ..................................................................................................................8-10
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ABLE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................8-12
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OWER CORDS ..................................................................................................................................8-13
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OWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................8-14
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HYSICAL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ..................................................................................................8-14
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NVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................................8-15
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LECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................8-16
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NPUT CONNECTOR AND PLUG ............................................................................................................8-17
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EGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................8-18
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AFETY WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................8-19
APPENDIX A
AYER 3 UPGRADE PROCEDURES ...............................................................A-1
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UPGRADE KIT CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... A-1
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NSTALLATION OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... A-9
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ETAILED PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................ A-10
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ARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. A-10
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OFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. A-11
APPENDIX B
EGULATORY STATEMENTS ........................................................................B-1
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U.S.A. ...................................................................................................................................................... B-1
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NDUSTRY CANADA STATEMENT ................................................................................................................. B-1
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UROPE AND AUSTRALIA ........................................................................................................................... B-1
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APAN ....................................................................................................................................................... B-1
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OREA ...................................................................................................................................................... B-2
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AUTIONS AND WARNINGS..........................................................................C-1
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CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. C-1
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ARNINGS .............................................................................................................................................. C-11
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Chapter 1
About This Guide
Introduction
This guide applies to and describes the FastIron SuperX® (FSX), FastIron SX 800® (FSX 800), FastIron SX
1600® (FSX 1600), and FastIron SX 1600-ANR® (FSX 1600-ANR) Layer 2/Layer 3 switches from Foundry
Networks.
The FSX, FSX 800, FSX 1600, and FSX 1600-ANR are collectively referred to throughout this manual as the
FastIron X Series chassis devices.
This guide includes procedures for installing the hardware and configuring essential parameters such as
permanent passwords and IP addresses. The basic software configuration procedures show how to perform
tasks using the CLI. This guide also includes instructions for managing and maintaining the hardware.
Updates to this Manual
This manual may be updated between releases. For the latest edition of this manual, check the Foundry
Knowledge Portal at kp.foundrynet.com.
Audience
This guide is designed for network installers, system administrators, and resellers who will install the hardware.
This guide assumes a working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing concepts.
Nomenclature
This guide uses the following typographical conventions to show information:
Italic highlights the title of another publication and occasionally emphasizes a word or phrase.
Bold highlights a CLI command.
Bold Italic highlights a term that is being defined.
NOTE: A note emphasizes an important fact or calls your attention to a dependency.
WARNING: A warning calls your attention to a possible hazard that can cause injury or death.
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CAUTION: A caution calls your attention to a possible hazard that can damage equipment.
Related Publications
The following Foundry Networks documents supplement the information in this guide.
• Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide – for the FastIron X Series chassis and FastIron compact devices,
provides basic configuration procedures for system-level features, and provides configuration information for
enterprise routing protocols including IP, RIP, IP multicast, OSPF, BGP4, VRRP and VRRPE. This guide also
provides procedures for securing management access to Foundry devices and for protecting against Denial
of Service (DoS) attacks.
• Foundry FastIron Compact Switch Hardware Installation Guide – provides hardware installation procedures
for the FastIron compact switches (FES, FESX, FESX-E, and FWSX).
• Foundry Management Information Base Reference – contains the Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) objects supported on Foundry devices.
NOTE: For the latest edition of this document, which contains the most up-to-date information, see Product
Manuals at kp.foundrynet.com.
How to Get Help
Foundry Networks is committed to ensuring that your investment in our products remains cost-effective. If you
need assistance or find errors in the manuals, contact Foundry Networks using one of the following options.
Web Access
Go to kp.foundrynet.com and log in to the Knowledge Portal (KP) to obtain more information about a product, or to
report documentation errors. To report errors, click on Cases > Create a New Ticket.
E-mail Access
Send an e-mail to: support@foundrynet.com
Telephone Access
1.877.TURBOCALL (887.2622) – United States
1.408.207.1600 – Outside the United States
Warranty Coverage
Contact Foundry Networks using any of the methods listed above for information about the standard and extended
warranties.
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Chapter 2
Product Overview
This chapter contains an overview of the following FastIron X Series® Layer 2 / Layer 3 switches:
• FastIron SuperX (FSX)
• FastIron SX 800 (FSX 800)
• FastIron SX 1600 (FSX 1600)
• FastIron SX 1600 Acoustic Noise-Reduced (FSX 1600-ANR)
NOTE: The FSX 1600-ANR chassis was introduced with software release FSX 04.3.00. For details, see “FSX
1600 Chassis” on page 2-7.
NOTE: Except for the ANR kit and fan modules in the FSX 1600-ANR chassis, the FSX 1600 and FSX 1600ANR are similar devices and use the same switch fabric, management and interface modules, and power supplies.
Therefore, the FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR are collectively referred to as the FSX 1600 chassis throughout this
manual, except where explicitly noted.
Product Overview
Designed for medium to large enterprise backbones, the FastIron X Series chassis devices are modular switches
that provide the enterprise network with a complete end-to-end Enterprise LAN solution, ranging from the wiring
closet to the LAN backbone.
Hardware Benefits
The FastIron X Series chassis devices provide the following benefits:
• The FSX management module is non-blocking, with a built-in switch fabric module and twelve combination
Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) copper or fiber ports that provide connectivity to your existing management network.
• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules have a console port and a 10/100/1000 port that provide
connectivity to your existing management network. The management modules optionally support 2-port 10GbE ports or 8-port GbE fiber and copper ports.
• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules are interchangeable between devices. However, you
cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.
• Optional dual management modules on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 provide 100% redundancy.
• The crossbar (xbar) architecture enables the management module to switch 30 Gigabits per second between
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each interface module and within the management module.
• The interface modules and power supplies are interchangeable among all FastIron X Series chassis devices.
However, you cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.
• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management, switch fabric, and interface modules are hot swappable, which
means you can remove and replace them while the chassis is powered on and running.
• All FastIron X Series chassis devices have a passive backplane.
• Completely separate data and control planes, which results in uncompromised switching performance,
increased reliability of both planes, and increased security of the control plane in the event of a Denial of
Service (DoS) attack on the data plane.
• Distributed data and control planes, which results in uncompromised wire-speed performance for the data
plane and faster and more efficient performance of management functions for the control plane.
POE Port Density
Table 2.1 shows the maximum POE port density for the FastIron X Series chassis devices.
Table 2.1: Maximum Number of POE Class 3 (15.4W) Ports per Power Supply
Power Supply Number of
FSX FSX 800 FSX 1600
Power Supplies
SX-ACPWR-POE and
1 707070
SX-DCPWR-POE
SX-ACPWR-POE and
2 140 140 140
SX-DCPWR-POE
SX-ACPWR-POE and
3 N/A N/A 210
SX-DCPWR-POE
SX-ACPWR-POE and
4 N/A N/A 280
SX-DCPWR-POE
SX-ACPWR2500-POE 1 140 140 140
SX-ACPWR2500-POE 2
280
1
SX-ACPWR2500-POE 3 N/A N/A
SX-ACPWR2500-POE 4 N/A N/A
280
1
280
420
560
1
1
1. The FSX and FSX 800 support a maximum of 192 POE ports. The FSX 1600 supports a maximum of
384 POE ports.
Supported Configurations
Premium FastIron X Series chassis devices support Layer 2 switching and full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing.
Standard devices support Layer 2 and base Layer 3 switching. All standard FastIron X Series chassis devices can
be upgraded to full Layer 3 multiprotocol routing, at which time they are considered to be premium devices.
Depending on the type of management module installed in the device, IPv6 premium devices support either IPv4
multiprotocol routing and IPv6 host and management features, or IPv6 and IPv4 multiprotocol routing and IPv6
host and management features. For more information, see “FSX Management Modules” on page 2-12 and “FSX
800 and FSX 1600 Management Modules” on page 2-15.
All FastIron X Series chassis devices optionally support Power over Ethernet (POE), providing the means for
integrating data, voice, and video over existing Ethernet cables.
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Table 2.2 lists the configurations supported on the FastIron X Series chassis devices.
Table 2.2: FastIron Product Family Support Configurations
Device Standard Premium (PREM) Power over Ethernet
(POE)
FSX Yes Yes (support added in
release 02.2.00)
FSX 800 Yes Yes Yes
FSX 1600 Yes Yes Yes
Ye s
Software Features
Software features differ depending on the software version that is loaded on the device and the type of
management module that is installed in the chassis. See the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide for a complete
list of software features supported on your device.
POE Applications
Foundry’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with POE provide Power over Ethernet, compliant with the standards
described in the IEEE 802.3af specification for delivering in-line power. The 802.3af specification defines the
standard for delivering power over existing network cabling infrastructure, enabling multicast-enabled full
streaming audio and video applications for converged services, such as, Voice over IP (VoIP), WLAN access
points, IP surveillance cameras, and other IP technology devices.
POE technology eliminates the need for an electrical outlet and dedicated UPS near IP powered devices. With
power sourcing devices, such as Foundry’s FastIron X Series chassis devices with POE, power is consolidated
and centralized in the wiring closets, improving the reliability and resiliency of the network. Because POE can
provide power over Ethernet cable, power is continuous, even in the event of a power failure.
For POE port density, see “POE Port Density” on page 2-2.
For more information about POE and how to configure it, see the Foundry FastIron Configuration Guide.
Support for IPv6 Modules
The FastIron X Series chassis devices support IPv6 management and interface modules starting with software
release FSX 04.0.00.
For details about IPv6 modules, see the following sections in this chapter:
• “IPv6 Hardware Support Guidelines” , next
• “FSX Management Modules” on page 2-11
• “FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Modules” on page 2-15
• “Interface Modules” on page 2-19
IPv6 Hardware Support Guidelines
Note the following guidelines and restrictions with IPv6 Management and Interface modules:
• You cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same FastIron chassis.
• If you install dual IPv6 management modules, the modules must be identical. For example, you cannot install
one 2-port management module and one 8-port management module together in the same chassis. The
modules must be of like-kind.
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Hardware Features
The FastIron X Series chassis devices are composed of the following major hardware components:
•Chassis
• Management module
• The FSX management module has a built-in switch fabric module.
• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 optionally support dual management modules which provide 100%
redundancy.
• Separate switch fabric modules (FSX 800 and FSX 1600 only)
• Interface modules
• Power supplies
• The fan tray in the FSX and FSX 800 is composed of six five-speed fans and a fan control module.
• The FSX 1600 has an air filter in the bottom front of the chassis and two fan trays at the rear of the chassis.
• Built-in mounting brackets
The following sections provide more information about these components.
For details about physical dimensions, power supply specifications, and pinouts, see the chapter “Hardware
Specifications” on page 8-1.
FSX Chassis
The FSX chassis is 6 rack units (RUs) in height and consists of the following:
• One full slot for the management module
• Eight half slots for the interface modules
• Four slots for power supplies along the bottom of the card shelf. The power supply slots add an additional RU
to the height of the chassis.
Figure 2.1 shows the FSX chassis.
Figure 2.1 FSX Chassis
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Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the FSX chassis:
• A slot panel in each interface module slot and power supply slot that does not currently have a module or
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power supply installed in it. The slot panel ensures proper airflow within the chassis.
• One or two AC or DC power supplies
• A fan tray assembly which contains the cooling system for the chassis
In the FSX slots, you can install the following:
• One management module
• Up to eight interface modules
• Up to four AC and DC power supplies: two system (12-volt) power supplies and two POE (48- or 220-volt)
power supplies
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot panel.
CAUTION: If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis
with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
Figure 2.2 shows the FSX Chassis and the slots into which you can install the various modules and power
supplies.
Figure 2.2 FSX Chassis Slots
Slot 3
Slot 5
Slot 7
8X-12GM-4
Slot 1 Slot 2
Odd
Console
Pwr
Even
Lnk
FastIron SuperX
Odd
Even
Lnk
Odd
Even
Lnk
424F
424C
POE
DC OK ALMAC OK
SYSEJECT
FanTray
Slot 4
Slot 6
Slot 8
Slot 9
Odd
Even
Lnk
ESD
Connector
Figure 2.2 also shows an electrostatic discharge (ESD) connector, into which you can plug an ESD wrist strap to
ground yourself while handling and installing modules.
WARNING: For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
FSX 800 Chassis
The FSX 800 chassis is 6 rack units in height and consists of the following:
• Two half slots for the management modules
• Two half slots for the switch fabric modules
• Eight half slots for the interface modules
• Four slots for power supplies along the bottom of the card shelf. The power supply slots add an additional
rack unit (RU) to the height of the chassis.
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Figure 2.3 shows the FSX 800 chassis.
Figure 2.3 FSX 800 Chassis
The FSX 800 chassis ships from the factory with the following components installed:
• Two switch fabric modules
• A slot panel in each interface module slot and power supply slot that does not currently have a module or
power supply installed in it. The slot panel ensures proper airflow within the chassis.
• One AC power supply
• A fan tray assembly which contains the cooling system for the chassis
In the FSX 800 slots, you can install the following:
• Up to two management modules
• Up to eight interface modules
• Up to four AC and DC power supplies: two system (12-volt) power supplies and two POE (48- or 220-volt)
power supplies
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot panel.
CAUTION: If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis
with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
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Figure 2.4 shows the FSX 800 Chassis and the slots into which you can install the various modules and power
supplies.
Figure 2.4 FSX 800 Chassis Slots
Slot 1 Slot 2 Fan Tray
EJECT POE
F1
424C
F1
424C
F1
424C
F1
424C
10/100/1000
Console
Pwr
Active
Ethernet
Pwr
Active
Slot 6
Slot 8
Slot 10
Switch
Fabric
Slot 2
AC OKDC OK ALM
EJECT SYS
AC OKDC OK ALM
EJECT SYS
F1
424C
F1
Slot 3 Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 7
Slot 9
Switch
424C
F1
424C
F1
424C
10/100/1000
Console
Pwr
Active
Ethernet
Pwr
Active
Fabric
Slot 1
AC OKDC OK ALM
EJECT POE
AC OKDC OK ALM
ESD Connector
Figure 2.4 also shows an electrostatic discharge (ESD) connector, into which you can plug an ESD wrist strap to
ground yourself while handling and installing modules.
WARNING: For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
FSX 1600 Chassis
There are two versions of the FSX 1600 chassis:
• FSX 1600 – Part numbers for chassis and bundles begin with FI-SX-1600-xxx...
• FSX 1600 Acoustic Noise-Reduced (ANR) – An enhanced version of the FSX 1600 chassis, part numbers for
chassis and bundles begin with FI-SX-1600-ANR-xxx...
This section describes the similarities between these models. For details about how these models differ, see “FSX
1600-ANR Chassis” on page 2-9.
NOTE: Except where explicitly noted throughout this manual, the FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR chassis are
collectively referred to as the FSX 1600 chassis.
The FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR chassis are 14 rack units in height and consist of the following:
• Two half slots for the management modules
• Two half slots for the switch fabric modules
• Sixteen half slots for the interface modules
• Eight slots for power supplies along the bottom of the card shelf.
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Figure 2.5 shows the front of the FSX 1600 chassis. The front of the FSX 1600-ANR chassis is identical to the
front of the FSX 1600 chassis.
Figure 2.5 FSX 1600 Chassis Front
Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the chassis:
• Two switch fabric modules
• A slot panel in each interface module slot and power supply slot that does not currently have a module or
power supply installed in it. The slot panel ensures proper airflow within the chassis.
• Two AC power supplies
• A fan tray assembly which contains the cooling system for the chassis
• The FSX 1600-ANR chassis has an ANR kit attached to the rear of the chassis
In the chassis slots, you can install the following:
• Up to two management modules
• Up to 16 interface modules
• Up to eight AC or DC power supplies (four system (SYS) power supplies and four POE power supplies)
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot panel.
CAUTION: If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot panel in place. If you run the chassis
with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.
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r
Figure 2.6 shows the chassis slots into which you can install the various modules and power supplies.
Figure 2.6 FSX 1600 Chassis Slots
Switch Fabric
Mgmt
Slot 1
Slot 9
Interface
Slot 1
Interface
Slot 3
Interface
Slot 5
Interface
Slot 7
Interface
Slot 11
Active
Pwr
Interface
Slot 13
Interface
Slot 15
Interface
Slot 17
ESD
Connecto
Active
Pwr
AC OKDC OK ALM
EJECT SYS
AC OKDC OK ALM
EJECT SYS
Mgmt
Slot 10
Switch
Fabric
Slot 2
Interface
Slot 2
Interface
Slot 4
Interface
Slot 6
Interface
Slot 8
Interface
Slot 12
Interface
Slot 14
Interface
Slot 16
Interface
Slot 18
Figure 2.6 also shows an electrostatic discharge (ESD) connector, into which you can plug an ESD wrist strap to
ground yourself while handling and installing modules.
WARNING: For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 meg ohm resistor.
FSX 1600-ANR Chassis
NOTE: This section describes the differences between the FSX 1600-ANR chassis and the FSX 1600 chassis.
For details about the similarities, see “FSX 1600-ANR Chassis” on page 2-9.
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The FSX 1600 Acoustic Noise-Reduced (ANR) chassis is an enhanced version of the FSX 1600 chassis. Part
numbers for the FSX 1600-ANR chassis and bundles begin with FI-SX-1600-ANR-xxx...
NOTE: Except where explicitly noted throughout this manual, the FSX 1600 and FSX 1600-ANR chassis are
collectively referred to as the FSX 1600 chassis.
NOTE: The FSX 1600-ANR chassis is available through new orders beginning with software release FSX
04.3.00. If you want to upgrade your existing FSX 1600 to an FSX 1600-ANR chassis, you must ship it to to
Foundry Networks, where an ANR kit will be installed, then the chassis will be shipped back to you. For more
information, contact Foundry Networks.
Compared to the FSX 1600, the FSX 1600-ANR has improved, redirected airflow, better thermal dissipation, and
reduced acoustic noise. The front of the FSX 1600-ANR chassis is identical to the FSX 1600 and both chassis
use the same switch fabric, management and interface modules, and power supplies. Figure 2.7 shows the front
of the chassis, including a partial view of the ANR kit, which is behind the chassis.
Figure 2.7 FSX 1600-ANR Chassis Front
ANR Kit
on rear
of chassis
The back of the FSX 1600-ANR chassis differs from the FSX 1600 chassis in that the FSX 1600-ANR has an extra
sheet metal assembly (ANR kit) and different fan modules. The ANR kit protrudes from the rear of the chassis,
making the depth of the FSX 1600-ANR chassis four inches longer than the FSX 1600 chassis. Figure 2.8 shows
a side-by-side comparison of the FSX 1600 and the FSX 1600-ANR.
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Figure 2.8 Side-by-Side Comparison of the FSX 1600-ANR and FSX 1600 Chassis
Product Overview
FSX 1600-ANR Chassis Rear View FSX 1600 Chassis Rear View
The FSX 1600-ANR chassis was introduced with software release FSX 04.3.00. The ANR chassis supports the
same software release versions supported on the FSX 1600. If your ANR chassis is running software release
04.3.00 or later, the display output for the CLI commands show chassis and show version identify the chassis as
an ANR chassis. Also, the SNMP object snChasType returns the chassis type ANR-Chassis. For details about
the show chassis command, see “Displaying Chassis Status and Temperature Readings” on page 5-1. For
details about the show version command, refer to the section “Viewing System Information” in the Foundry
FastIron Configuration Guide.
Management Modules
This section describes the management modules for the FastIron X Series chassis devices.
• The FSX chassis requires one management module. The management module occupies one full slot.
• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis each require one management module and optionally support two
management modules for 100% redundancy. Each management module occupies one half slot.
FSX Management Modules
The FSX management module has a built-in switch fabric module and comes with 12 combination GbE Copper
and Fiber ports.
NOTE: The FSX management module is dedicated, which means that it can be installed in the FSX chassis only.
If you attempt to install the FSX management module in the FSX 800, FSX 1600, or other Foundry chassis, the
chassis and module will not function properly.
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Table 2.3 lists the management modules supported on the FSX chassis.
Table 2.3: FSX Management Modules
NOTE:
Part Number Microprocessor
Speed (MHz)
IPv4 Management Modules
SX-FI12GM-4 400 256
SX-FI12GM-4-PREM
SX-FI12GM2-4 466 512
SX-FI12GM2-4-PREM
IPv6 Management Modules
SX-FI12GM-6 400 256
SX-FI12GM-6-PREM
SX-FI12GM-6-PREM6
SX-FI12GM2-6 466 512
SX-FI12GM2-6-PREM
SX-FI12GM2-6-PREM6
MB SDRAM
• The management modules with 512 MB SDRAM enable support for larger routing tables (1,000,000 BGP
routes) with the full Layer 3 code.
• The IPv6 management modules ending with -PREM were introduced in software release 04.0.00. These
modules provide additional support for full Layer 3 IPv4 routing protocols.
• The IPv6 management modules ending with -PREM6 were introduced in software release 04.1.00.
These modules provide additional support for full Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols. The -PREM6
management modules require software release 04.1.00 or higher to run the supported IPv6 routing
protocols and features.
The FSX management module does the following:
• Controls the FSX hardware components
• Houses and controls the switch fabric module
• Runs the networking protocols
• Provides the real time operating system
The management module is located in slot 9, just above the power supply slots (see Figure 2.2).
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Figure 2.9 shows the management module’s front panel.
Figure 2.9 FSX Management Module Front Panel
Product Overview
8X-12GM-4
Odd
Console
Pwr
Even
Lnk
10/100/1000
Ethernet Copper
Gigabit
Ethernet Fiber
Odd
Even
Lnk
The front panel includes the following control features:
• A Console port
• 12 combination GbE Copper and Fiber ports
• 25 LEDs – One LED for power, 12 LEDs for the copper ports, and 12 LEDs for the fiber ports
• A recessed reset button
Gigabit Ethernet Ports on the FSX Management Module
The FSX management module’s front panel includes 12 combination copper and fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• RJ-45 copper interfaces for 1000Base-T, Cat5 copper cabling – The copper ports support automatic MDI/
MDIX detection, and use auto-sensing and auto-negotiating to determine the speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps)
and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the port at the other end of the link, and adjust the port
accordingly. Note that ports operating at 1000 Mbps operate in the full-duplex mode only and cannot be
modified.
• Mini-GBIC slots for the types of fiber cabling listed in Table 8.9 on page 8-12.
NOTE: The Management Module does not support copper mini-GBICs.
NOTE: Some older SFP modules (mini-GBICs for Gigabit Ethernet ports) have latching mechanisms which are
larger than the newer parts. These latches could interfere with one another when inserted side by side into a
module. Avoid using these mini-GBICs side by side in the same module. These older modules are identified by the
number PL-XPL-00-S13-22 or PL-XPL-00-L13-23 above the Serial Number. All newer mini-GBICs do not have
this limitation.
The Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports operate at a fixed speed of 1000 Mbps (they do not support 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
connections), and use auto-negotiation to automatically configure the highest performance mode of interoperation with the connected device.
One port out of each pair of copper and fiber ports can be active at a time. For example, you can use either
copper port 2 or fiber port 2, but not both at the same time. You can use a combination of fiber and copper ports
or all copper or all fiber ports, as needed.
If you attach both the copper and fiber connectors for a port to the network, the fiber connector takes precedence
over the copper connector. These ports support true media automatic detection, meaning the device selects the
fiber or copper connector based on link availability. If a fiber link cannot be established, the device selects the
copper media.
Typical uses of these ports include but are not limited to the following:
• Connecting a PC through which you can access the system directly or through a Telnet connection and
configure, monitor, and manage the FSX system.
• Connecting a Gigabit Ethernet switch, which will provide connectivity to your existing management network.
You can then access the FSX system and configure, monitor, and manage the system from a management
station.
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NOTE: The existing management networks into which you can connect the Gigabit Ethernet ports must be
separate and isolated from the network over which user packets are switched and routed as shown in Figure 2.10.
Figure 2.10 Separate Management and Switching/Routing Networks
FastIron SuperX
Interface
Management
port
d
FastIron SuperX
Management
Network
LEDs on the FSX Management Module
The FSX management module provides status information using the LEDs listed in Table 2.4. The location of the
LEDs is as follows:
• The fiber connectors use the LEDs located beneath the mini-GBIC slots.
• The copper connectors use square LEDs located in the upper right and left corners of the upper Gigabit
copper connectors. The LED on the left side is for the upper copper connector. The LED on the right side is
for the lower copper connector.
Table 2.4 describes the LEDs on the FSX management module.
module port
SYSEJECTSYSEJECTSYSEJECTSYSEJECT
Switching and Routing
Network
Table 2.4: FSX Management Module LEDs
LED Description and Position State Meaning
Pwr Round LED located to the
On (Green) The module is receiving power.
left of the console port
Off The module is not receiving power.
10/100/1000 Mbps
Copper Ports (
Square LED located on
upper left corner of upper
copper connector for upper
copper connector
Square LED located on
upper right corner of upper
On (Green) A link is established with the remote port.
Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving
traffic.
Off A link is not established with the remote
port.
copper connector for lower
copper connector
1000 Mbps Fiber
Por ts
Round LED located
beneath the fiber
connectors
On (Green) A link is established with the remote port.
Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving
packets.
Off A link is not established with the remote
port.
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Built-in Switch Fabric Module
The switch fabric module switches user packets from one interface module installed in the chassis to another. On
the FSX, the switch fabric module is built into the management module.
Console Port
The Console port on the management module is a standard DB-9 serial connector through which you can attach a
PC or terminal to configure the system using the command line interface (CLI).
The Console port interfaces the control plane only and not the data plane.
Reset Button
The reset button on the management module allows you to restart the system. The reset button is recessed to
prevent it from being pushed accidentally.
The reset button is located next to the console port on the management module.
FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Modules
The management modules for the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 are interchangeable between devices. Standard
management modules provide Layer 2 and base Layer 3 functionality only. Premium management modules
support full Layer 3 functionality.
NOTE:
• The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in
the FSX 800 or FSX 1600 chassis only. If you attempt to install these management modules in the FSX or
other Foundry chassis, the chassis and modules will not function properly.
• You cannot intermix different management modules in the same FSX 800 or FSX 1600 chassis. The
management modules must be of like-kind.
• You cannot intermix IPv6 and IPv4 modules in the same FSX 800 or FSX 1600 chassis.
Table 2.5 lists the management modules for the FSX 800 and FSX 1600.
Table 2.5: FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Modules
Part Number Description Microprocessor
Speed (MHz)
IPv4 Management Modules
SX-FIZMR no ports 667 512
SX-FIZMR-PREM
SX-FI2XGMR4 two 10-GbE ports 667 512
SX-FI2XGMR4-PREM
SX-FI8GMR4 eight GbE ports (four
copper and four fiber
SX-FI8GMR4-PREM
IPv6 Management Modules
SX-FIZMR-6-PREM no ports 667 512
SX-FIZMR-6-PREM6
667 512
MB SDRAM
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Table 2.5: FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Modules
Part Number Description Microprocessor
MB SDRAM
Speed (MHz)
SX-FI2XGMR6 two 10-GbE ports 667 512
SX-FI2XGMR6-PREM
SX-FI2XGMR6-PREM6
SX-FI8GMR6 eight GbE ports (four
SX-FI8GMR6-PREM
copper and four fiber)
667 512
SX-FI8GMR6-PREM6
NOTE:
• 512 MB SDRAM enables support for large routing tables (1,000,000 BGP routes) with the full Layer 3
code.
• The SX-FI8GMR4 and SX-FI8GMR4-PREM management modules were added in release FSX 04.3.00.
• The IPv6 management modules ending with -PREM were introduced in software release 04.0.00. These
modules provide additional support for full Layer 3 IPv4 routing protocols.
• The IPv6 management modules ending with -PREM6 were introduced in software release 04.1.00.
These modules provide additional support for full Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols. The -PREM6
management modules require software release 04.1.00 or higher to run the supported IPv6 routing
protocols and features.
The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 management modules perform the following tasks:
• Control the hardware components
• Control the separate switch fabric modules
• Run the networking protocols
• Provide the real time operating system
FSX 800 management modules are located in slots 9 and 10, just above the switch module slots (see Figure 2.4).
FSX 1600 management modules are located in slots 9 and 10 along the center of the chassis (see Figure 2.6).
Figure 2.11 shows the front panel of the IPv4 and IPv6 management modules with no ports.
Figure 2.11 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Module with No Ports
Pwr
Active
Console
10/100/1000
Ethernet
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Figure 2.12 shows the front panel of the IPv4 and IPv6 management modules with two 10-GbE ports.
Figure 2.12 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Module with two 10-GbE ports
Pwr
Active
Console
10/100/1000
Ethernet
Link
Act
12
Link
Act
Figure 2.13 shows the front panel of the IPv4 and IPv6 management modules with eight GbE ports.
Figure 2.13 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 IPv4 and IPv6 8-port Management Module
Pwr
Active
Console
10/100/1000
Ethernet
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
The front panel on the management modules include the following control features:
• A Console port and 10/100/1000 RJ-45 copper port allow you to access the system’s CLI directly from a PC
or terminal or via a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.
• Depending on the type of management modules installed in the device, the management modules have the
following ports:
• no 10-GbE fiber ports
• two 10-GbE fiber ports
• eight GbE copper and fiber ports (four copper and four fiber)
• LEDs for power and active/standby status
• Four LEDs for the two 10-GbE fiber ports (2-port 10-GbE modules only)
• A recessed reset button
10/100/1000 GbE Copper Port on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Modules
The 10/100/1000 RJ-45 copper port on the management module enables you to attach a PC or terminal. From
this Ethernet port, you can access the system’s CLI or Web management interface directly from the PC or terminal
or via a Telnet connection to the PC or terminal.
10-GbE Ports on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 2-port 10-GbE Management Modules
The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 2-port 10-GbE management modules come with two 10-GbE fiber ports through
which you can connect your device to other network devices at a speed of 10 Gigabits per second.
The 10-GbE ports have optical interfaces with LC connectors for 10-Gigabit Small Form Factor Pluggable (XFP)
MSA-compliant transceivers. The transceivers support the fiber optic cabling for LAN PHY listed in Table 8.9 on
page 8-12.
Gigabit Ethernet Ports on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 8-port Management Modules
The FSX 800 and FSX 1600 8-port management modules come with eight copper and fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports
(four copper and four fiber), through which you can connect your device to other network devices at a speed of 1
Gigabit per second. These ports are not combo ports and can be used simultaneously.
• The copper ports have RJ-45 copper interfaces for 1000Base-T, Cat5 copper cabling – The copper ports
support automatic MDI/MDIX detection, and use auto-sensing and auto-negotiating to determine the speed
(10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the port at the other end of the link,
and adjust the port accordingly. Note that ports operating at 1000 Mbps operate in the full-duplex mode only
and cannot be modified.
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• The fiber ports have mini-GBIC slots for the types of fiber cabling listed in Table 8.9 on page 8-12.
NOTE: The Management Module does not support copper mini-GBICs.
NOTE: Some older SFP modules (mini-GBICs for Gigabit Ethernet ports) have latching mechanisms which are
larger than the newer parts. These latches could interfere with one another when inserted side by side into a
module. Avoid using these mini-GBICs side by side in the same module. These older modules are identified by the
number PL-XPL-00-S13-22 or PL-XPL-00-L13-23 above the Serial Number. All newer mini-GBICs do not have
this limitation.
The Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports operate at a fixed speed of 1000 Mbps (they do not support 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
connections), and use auto-negotiation to automatically configure the highest performance mode of interoperation with the connected device.
LEDs on the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Modules
The management modules provide status information using the LEDs listed in Table 2.6.
Table 2.6: FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Module LEDs
LED Description and Position State Meaning
Pwr Round LED located to the left
of the console port
Active Round LED located to the left
of the console port
10/100/1000 Copper Port LEDs
Lnk Left-most LED above the port On The port is connected.
Act Right-most LED above the
port.
1000 Mbps Fiber Port LEDs
Lnk/Act Round LED located beneath
the fiber connectors
On (Green) The module is receiving power.
Off The module is not receiving power.
On (Green) The module is the active management
module.
Off The module is not the active management
module.
Off No port connection exists.
On or Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving
traffic.
Off The port is not transmitting or receiving
traffic.
On (Green) A link is established with the remote port.
Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving
packets.
Off A link is not established with the remote
port.
10-GbE Port LEDs
Lnk Top-most LED to the left of the
port.
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On Fiber port is connected.
Off No fiber port connection exists.
Table 2.6: FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Management Module LEDs (Continued)
LED Description and Position State Meaning
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Act Bottom-most LED to the left of
the port.
Console Port
The Console port on the management module is a standard DB-9 serial connector through which you can attach a
PC or terminal to configure the system using the command line interface (CLI).
The Console port interfaces the control plane only and not the data plane.
Reset Button
The reset button on the management module allows you to restart the system. The reset button is recessed to
prevent it from being pushed accidentally.
The reset button is located next to the console port on the management module.
On or Blinking The port is transmitting and receiving
traffic.
Off The port is not transmitting or receiving
traffic.
Switch Fabric Modules (FSX 800 and FSX 1600 only)
The switch fabric modules switch user packets from one interface module installed in the chassis to another.
Unlike the FSX, which has a switch fabric module built into the management module, the switch fabric modules in
the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 chassis are separate from the management modules and are physically located next
to the management modules.
Figure 2.14 shows the FSX 800 and FSX 1600 switch fabric module.
Figure 2.14 FSX 800 and FSX 1600 Switch Fabric Module
Pwr
Active
LEDs on the Switch Fabric Module
The front panel provides status information using the LEDs listed in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7: Switch Fabric Module LEDs
LED Description and Position State Meaning
Pwr Top-most LED On (Green) The module is receiving power.
Off The module is not receiving power.
Active Bottom-most LED On (Green) The module is functioning properly.
Off The module is not functioning properly.
Interface Modules
This section describes the Interface modules for the FastIron X Series chassis devices.
• In the FSX chassis, you can install up to eight Interface modules in the slots shown in Figure 2.2 on page 2-5.
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• In the FSX 800 chassis, you can install up to eight Interface modules in the slots shown in Figure 2.4 on
page 2-7.
• In the FSX 1600 chassis, you can install up to 16 interface modules in the slots shown in Figure 2.6 on
page 2-9.
NOTE: You cannot mix IPv4 and IPv6 modules together in the same chassis.
Table 2.8 lists the supported Interface modules for each FastIron X Series chassis type.
Table 2.8: Interface Modules
Interface Module Part Number FSX FSX 800 FSX 1600
IPv4 Interface Modules
24-port Gigabit Ethernet Fiber (1000
Mbps only)
24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper without
POE
24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper with POE SX-FI424P 02.2.00 and
SX-FI424F 02.1.00 and
later
SX-FI424C 02.2.00 and
later
XX
XX
XX
later
24-port 100/1000 Hybrid Fiber SX-FI424HF 02.4.00 and
XX
later
2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet LAN module SX-FI42XG X X X
2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet LAN/WAN
SX-FI42XGW X X X
module
1
IPv6 Interface Modules
24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper without
SX-FI624C X X X
POE
24-port Gigabit Ethernet copper with POE SX-FI624P X X X
24-port 100/1000 Hybrid Fiber SX-FI624HF X X X
2-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet LAN module SX-FI62XG X X X
1. IPv6 Interface Modules were introduced in software release FSX 04.0.00. For usage guidelines, see “IPv6
Hardware Support Guidelines” on page 2-3.
Hot Swap Support
• Starting with software release 02.2.01 for the FSX, the interface modules are hot swappable, which means
you can remove and replace them without powering down the system; however, you must issue the disable
module command before you remove the modules from the chassis.
• Prior to software release 03.2.00, all FSX 800 and FSX 1600 software releases support hot swap of the
interface modules, but the disable module command must be issued, before removing the modules from the
chassis.
• In FSX software release 03.2.00 and later, issuing the disable module command before removing the
module is no longer required on the FastIron SX 800 and FastIron SX 1600 chassis. This is referred to as
“Enhanced Hot Swap”.
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