Hp A3600 V2 User Manual

HP A3600 v2 Switch Series

Installation Guide

Part number: 5998-2346

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Contents

Product overview·························································································································································· 1

A3600-24 v2 EI Switch panel views ······························································································································1

A3600-24 v2 SI Switch panel views ······························································································································2

A3600-48 v2 EI Switch panel views ······························································································································3

A3600-48 v2 SI Switch panel views ······························································································································4

A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch panel views ································································5

A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch panel views ································································6

A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch panel views ·······················································································································7

Preparing for installation ············································································································································· 8

Safety recommendations ··················································································································································8

Examining the installation site ·········································································································································8

Temperature/humidity ·············································································································································8

Cleanness··································································································································································9

EMI·············································································································································································9 Cooling requirements············································································································································ 10 Laser safety····························································································································································· 10 Installation tools······························································································································································ 10

Installing the switch ····················································································································································11

Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack·························································································································· 11 Mounting bracket kit ············································································································································· 12 Attaching the mounting brackets to the chassis ································································································· 12 Rack-mounting an A3600 v2 switch ··················································································································· 13 Mounting the switch on a workbench·························································································································· 13 Grounding the switch ···················································································································································· 14 Grounding cable ··················································································································································· 14 Grounding the switch with a grounding strip····································································································· 15 Grounding the switch by using the AC power cord·························································································· 16 Grounding the switch with a grounding conductor buried in the earth ground············································· 17 Connecting the power cord ·········································································································································· 18 Connecting an AC power cord ··························································································································· 18 Connecting a DC power cord······························································································································ 19 Verifying the installation················································································································································ 20

Accessing the switch for the first time·······················································································································21

Setting up the configuration environment···················································································································· 21 Connecting the console cable ······································································································································ 21 Console cable························································································································································ 21 Connection procedure ·········································································································································· 21 Setting terminal parameters ·········································································································································· 22 Powering on the switch·················································································································································· 25 Checking before power-on··································································································································· 25

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Powering on the switch········································································································································· 25 Changing the startup mode·································································································································· 27

Setting up an IRF fabric ·············································································································································30

IRF fabric setup flowchart·············································································································································· 30 Planning IRF fabric setup··············································································································································· 31 Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site································································································ 31 Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs ············································································ 31 Planning IRF topology and connections·············································································································· 32 Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches ····················································································· 33 Planning the cabling scheme ······························································································································· 33 Configuring basic IRF settings······································································································································· 35 Connecting the physical IRF ports ································································································································ 35 Accessing the IRF fabric to verify the configuration ··································································································· 36

Maintenance and troubleshooting····························································································································38

Password loss ································································································································································· 38 Console login password loss ······························································································································· 38 Boot ROM password loss ····································································································································· 38 Power system failure ······················································································································································ 38 Fan failure······································································································································································· 40 Configuration terminal problems·································································································································· 40

Appendix A Technical specifications························································································································42

Physical specifications ··················································································································································· 42 Chassis dimensions and weights ························································································································· 42 Ports ········································································································································································ 42 Environmental specifications········································································································································· 43 Power specifications ······················································································································································ 43 AC-input power specifications ····························································································································· 43 DC-input power specifications ····························································································································· 44 RPS DC-input power specifications······················································································································ 45

Appendix B Ports and LEDs·······································································································································46

Ports ················································································································································································· 46 Console port··························································································································································· 46 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port ······························································································································ 46 1000Base-T Ethernet port····································································································································· 46 100Base-X SFP port··············································································································································· 47 1000Base-X SFP port ············································································································································ 47 Combo interface···················································································································································· 49

LEDs ················································································································································································· 49 System status LED··················································································································································· 49 DC power LED ······················································································································································· 50 Port mode LED························································································································································ 50 Seven-segment LED················································································································································ 50 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED······················································································································· 52 1000Base-T Ethernet port LED ····························································································································· 53

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100Base-X SFP port LED ······································································································································· 53 1000Base-X SFP port LED····································································································································· 53

Index ···········································································································································································55

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Product overview

The HP A3600 v2 Switch Series includes the models in Table 1.

Table 1 Models in the HP A3600 v2 Switch Series

	Sub-series	Product code	HP description	RMN
		JG299A	A3600-24 v2 EI Switch	BJNGA-AD0009
		JG300A	A3600-48 v2 EI Switch	BJNGA-AD0010
	A3600 v2 EI
		JG301A	A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch	BJNGA-AD0011
		JG302A	A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch	BJNGA-AD0012
		JG303A	A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch	BJNGA-AD0013
		JG304A	A3600-24 v2 SI Switch	BJNGA-AD0014
	A3600 v2 SI	JG305A	A3600-48 v2 SI Switch	BJNGA-AD0015
		JG306A	A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch	BJNGA-AD0011
		JG307A	A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch	BJNGA-AD0012

IMPORTANT:

For regulatory identification purposes, every A3600 switch is assigned a regulatory model number (RMN). These regulatory numbers should not be confused with the marketing name HP A3600, or product codes.

A3600-24 v2 EI Switch panel views

Figure 1 A3600-24 v2 EI front panel

		(1)		10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port																																						(2)						10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
		(3)		1000Base-T Ethernet combo port LED																																						(4)						1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
		(5)		1000Base-X SFP port LED																																						(6)						Port LED mode switching button
		(7)		System status LED (PWR)																																						(8)						DC power LED (RPS)
		(9)		Port mode LED																																						(10)								Seven-segment LED
		(11)			Console port																																					(12)								1000Base-X SFP port
		(13)			1000Base-X SFP combo port																																					(14)							1000Base-T Ethernet combo port
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Figure 2 A3600-24 v2 EI rear panel
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(1) AC-input power receptacle

(2) DC-input terminal block

(3) Grounding screw

A3600-24 v2 SI Switch panel views

Figure 3 A3600-24 v2 SI front panel

		(1)			10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port																																							(2)										10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
		(3)			1000Base-T Ethernet port (combo) LED																																							(4)										1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
		(5)			1000Base-X SFP port LED																																							(6)										Port LED mode switching button
		(7)			System status LED (PWR)																																							(8)										Port mode LED
		(9)			Seven-segment LED																																							(10)											Console port
		(11)					1000Base-X SFP port																																					(12)											1000Base-X SFP combo port
		(13)					1000Base-T Ethernet combo port

Figure 4 A3600-24 v2 SI rear panel

(1) AC-input power receptacle

(2) Grounding screw

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A3600-48 v2 EI Switch panel views

Figure 5 A3600-48 v2 EI front panel

	(1)				10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port																																									(2)				10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
	(3)				1000Base-X SFP combo port																																									(4)				1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
	(5)				1000Base-X SFP port																																									(6)				1000Base-X SFP port LED
	(7)				Seven-segment LED																																									(8)				System status LED (PWR)
	(9)				DC power module status LED (RPS)																																										(10) Port mode LED (Mode)
		(11) Port LED mode switching button																																												(12)						Console port
		(13) 1000Base-T Ethernet port LED																																												(14)						1000Base-T Ethernet port

Figure 6 A3600-48 v2 EI rear panel

	(1)		AC-input power receptacle																										(2) DC-input terminal block
	(3)		Grounding screw

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A3600-48 v2 SI Switch panel views

Figure 7 A3600-48 v2 SI front panel

	(1)					10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port																																								(2)				10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
	(3)					1000Base-X SFP combo port																																								(4)				1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
	(5)					1000Base-X SFP port																																								(6)				1000Base-X SFP port LED
	(7)					Seven-segment LED																																								(8)				System status LED (PWR)
	(9)					Port mode LED (Mode)																																									(10) Port LED mode switching button
	(11)							Console port																																							(12) 1000Base-T Ethernet port LED
	(13)							1000Base-T Ethernet port

Figure 8 A3600-48 v2 SI rear panel

(1) AC-input power receptacle

(2) Grounding screw

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A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI Switch panel views

Figure 9 A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI front panel

		(1)			10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port																																							(2)										10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
		(3)			1000Base-T Ethernet combo port LED																																							(4)										1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
		(5)			1000Base-X SFP port LED																																							(6)										Port LED mode switching button
		(7)			System status LED (PWR)																																							(8)										DC power module status LED (RPS)
		(9)			Port mode LED																																							(10)										Seven-segment LED
		(11)					Console port																																					(12)										1000Base-X SFP port
		(13)					1000Base-X SFP combo port																																					(14)										1000Base-T Ethernet combo port

Figure 10 A3600-24-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-24-PoE+ v2 SI rear panel

	(1)		AC-input power receptacle																			(2) DC-input terminal block
	(3)		Grounding screw

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A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI Switch panel views

Figure 11 A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI front panel

	(1)					10/100Base-TX auto-sensing Ethernet port																																							(2)					10/100Base-TX Ethernet port LED
	(3)					1000Base-X SFP combo port																																							(4)					1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
	(5)					1000Base-X SFP port																																							(6)					1000Base-X SFP port LED
	(7)					Seven-segment LED																																							(8)					System status LED (PWR)
	(9)					DC power module status LED (RPS)																																									(10) Port mode LED (Mode)
		(11) Port LED mode switching button																																											(12)							Console port
		(13) 1000Base-T Ethernet port LED																																											(14)							1000Base-T Ethernet port

Figure 12 A3600-48-PoE+ v2 EI Switch/A3600-48-PoE+ v2 SI rear panel

	(1)		AC-input power receptacle																							(2) DC-input terminal block
	(3)		Grounding screw

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A3600-24-SFP v2 EI Switch panel views

Figure 13 A3600-24-SFP v2 EI front panel

		(1)		100Base-X SFP port																								(2)										100Base-X SFP port LED
		(3)		1000Base-T Ethernet combo port LED																								(4)										1000Base-X SFP combo port LED
		(5)		1000Base-X SFP port LED																								(6)										Port LED mode switching button
		(7)		System status LED (PWR)																								(8)										DC power LED (RPS)
		(9)		Port mode LED																								(10)											Seven-segment LED
		(11)				Console port																						(12)											1000Base-X SFP port
		(13)				1000Base-X SFP combo port																						(14)											1000Base-T Ethernet combo port

Figure 14 A3600-24-SFP v2 EI rear panel

	(1)		AC-input power receptacle																								(2) DC-input terminal block
	(3)		Grounding screw

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Preparing for installation

Safety recommendations

To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by improper use, read the following safety recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.

•Before cleaning the switch, unplug all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch with wet cloth or liquid.

•Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from entering the switch chassis.

•Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in case of a fall.

•Ensure proper ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the switch free of obstruction.

•Connect the yellow-green protection grounding cable before power-on.

•Make sure that the operating voltage is in the required range.

•To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when the switch is just powered off.

•When replacing transceiver modules, wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap to avoid damaging the units.

Examining the installation site

The HP A3600 v2 Switch Series must be used indoors. You can mount the switch in a rack or on a workbench, but make sure:

•Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet and exhaust vents for ventilation.

•The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system.

•The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.

•The rack or workbench is well earthed.

To ensure normal operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meets the requirements described in the following subsections.

Temperature/humidity

Maintain appropriate temperature and humidity in the equipment room.

•Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity creepage, mechanical property change of materials, and metal corrosion.

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•Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and bring problems including loose captive screws and circuit failure.

•High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the reliability and lifespan of the switch.

For the temperature and humidity requirements of different switch models, see “Environmental specifications”.

Cleanness

Dust buildup on the chassis may result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of metal components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.

Table 2 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room

Substance	Concentration limit (particles/m³)
Dust	≤ 3 x 104 (no visible dust on the tabletop over three days)
NOTE:
Dust diameter ≥ 5 μm

The equipment room must also meet strict limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and premature aging of components, as shown in Table 3.

Table 3 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room

Gas	Maximum concentration (mg/m3)
SO2	0.2
H2S	0.006
NH3	0.05
Cl2	0.01

EMI

All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the switch and application system, adversely affect the switch in a conduction pattern of capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, electromagnetic wave radiation, or common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling. To prevent EMI, take the following actions:

•If AC power is used, use a single-phase three-wire power receptacle with protection earth (PE) to filter interference from the power grid.

•Keep the switch far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency devices.

•Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary.

•Route interface cables only indoors to prevent signal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or overcurrent caused by lightning strikes.

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Cooling requirements

The built-in fans in the A3600 v2 switches blow air from the left to the right of the chassis for heat dissipation, as shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15 Airflow through the A3600 v2 switches

(1) Air intake

(2) Air exhaust

For adequate heat dissipation, plan the installation site according to the airflow of your switch, and adhere to the following requirements:

•Leave a clearance of at least 10 cm (3.94 in) around the air intake and exhaust vents.

•Consider the heat dissipation of the installation site when determining air-conditioning requirements to ensure that cool air can enter the switch.

•Make sure the hot air generated by equipment at the bottom of the rack is not drawn in the intake of the equipment above.

•The installation site has a good cooling system.

Laser safety

The A3600 v2 switches are Class 1 laser devices.

CAUTION:

Do not stare into any fiber port when the switch has power. The laser light emitted from the optical fiber may hurt your eyes.

Installation tools

•Flat-blade screwdriver

•Phillips screwdriver

•ESD-preventive wrist strap

All these installation tools are user supplied.

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Installing the switch

WARNING!

Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open the chassis, contact your local HP agent for permission. Otherwise, HP shall not be liable for any consequence caused thereby.

Figure 16 Hardware installation flow

Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack

The A3600 v2 switch is available with one pair of mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 17.

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Mounting bracket kit

Figure 17 Mounting bracket kit

Attaching the mounting brackets to the chassis

The A3600 v2 switch provides one front mounting position and one rear mounting position. You can install the mounting brackets as needed.

1.Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap makes good skin contact and is well grounded.

2.Align one mounting bracket with the screw holes in the front-mounting position (Figure 18) or the rear-mounting position (Figure 19)..

3.Use M4 screws (supplied with the switch) to fix the mounting bracket to the switch chassis.

4.Repeat the proceeding steps to attach the other mounting bracket to the chassis.

Figure 18 1U mounting bracket front mounting position

Figure 19 1U mounting bracket rear mounting position

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Rack-mounting an A3600 v2 switch

This installation task requires two persons. To mount the switch in a rack:

1.Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well grounded.

2.Check that the mounting brackets have been securely attached to the switch chassis.

3.Install cage nuts (user-spplied) in the mounting holes in the rack posts.

4.One person holds the switch chassis and aligns the mounting brackets with the mounting holes in the rack posts, and the other person fixes the mounting brackets with anti-rust screws (user-supplied) to the rack.

5.Check that the switch chassis is horizontal and tighten the screws.

Figure 20 Mount an A3600 v2 switch in a rack

Mounting the switch on a workbench

If a standard 19-inch rack is not available, you can place an A3600 v2 switch on a clean, flat workbench, as follows:

1.Check that the workbench is sturdy and well grounded.

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