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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Plexxi®, the Plexxi logo, and
LightRail® are registered trademarks, and Plexxi HCN™, Plexxi Control™ and Plexxi Connect™ are
trademarks of Plexxi, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other product or service name may be
trademarks or service marks of others. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or
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without written permission from Plexxi, Inc. Plexxi, Inc. reserves all rights of copyright in this
documentation. PLEXXI, INC. PROVIDES THIS DOCUMENTATION “AS IS,” WITHOUT
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INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS
OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Plexxi, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to equipment design
or program components described in this documentation, as progress in engineering, manufacturing
methods, or other circumstances may warrant. No responsibility is assumed for the use of Plexxi, Inc.
software or hardware, all rights, obligations and remedies related to which are as set forth in the
applicable sales and license agreements.
Plexxi, Inc.
100 Innovative Way - Suite 3322
Nashua, NH 03062
Tel: +1.888.630.PLEX (7539)
www.plexxi.com
Published December 1, 2017
Printed in United States of America. Copyright © 2017 Plexxi, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Plexxi Switch system is classified as a class 1 telecommunications laser product employing embedded
class 1 lasers and complies with the following:
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH FDA RULE 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF
MANUFACTURE. PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11
PRODUIT CONFORME SELON LE SOUS CHAPITRE J DU DOCUMENT FDA RÈGLE 21 CFR EN
VIGUEUR LORS DE LA DATE DE FABRICATION. PRODUIT CONFORME SELON 21CFR 1040.10
ET 1040.11.
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-1, 60825-2
This product is classified as a: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
This unit is intended to be installed in a Restricted Access Location only with access only by trained
personnel.
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Table&of&Contents&
Legal&Notices&.........................................................................................................................................................&2!
Welcome!
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Network&Deployments&......................................................................................................................................&5!
Installation&Considerations&.............................................................................................................................&5!
Power!.....................................................................................................................................................................................................!5!
Optical!Cables!.....................................................................................................................................................................................!5!
Contacting&Plexxi&Support&................................................................................................................................&5!
Safety&Notes&...........................................................................................................................................................&6!
Electrostatic&Discharge&Precautions&.............................................................................................................&6!
ESD&Guidelines
&................................................................................................................................................................&6!
Regulatory&Compliance&......................................................................................................................................&7!
FCC&Notice&..............................................................................................................................................................&7!
Industry&Canada&Notice&.....................................................................................................................................&8!
ICES-003&Class&A&...............................................................................................................................................................&8!
EN&55022&Class&A&Warning&...........................................................................................................................................&8!
Specifications&.......................................................................................................................................................&9!
Checklist&.................................................................................................................................................................&9!
Verify&Equipment&..............................................................................................................................................&10!
Mount&Plexxi&Switch&2e&...................................................................................................................................&11!
Mount&Rail&Assembly&...................................................................................................................................................&11!
Create&Networks&................................................................................................................................................&12!
QSFP&Port&Diagram&.......................................................................................................................................................&12!
Plexxi&PSI&Interconnect&Network&.................................................................................................................&13!
Plexxi&PSI&Interconnect&..............................................................................................................................................&13!
Make&the&Connections&.................................................................................................................................................&13!
Loopback!Unused!Ports!...............................................................................................................................................................!14!
Connect!Multiple!PSI!Devices!....................................................................................................................................................!14!
Connection!Diagram!......................................................................................................................................................................!14!
Network&with&Switch&2&Pod&Models&........................................................................................................................&15!
Direct&Connect&Network&.................................................................................................................................&16!
Connection&Guidelines&................................................................................................................................................&16!
Four&Switch&Network&Connection&Example&.........................................................................................................&16!
Five&Switch&Network&Connection&Example&..........................................................................................................&16!
Network&Diagrams&.......................................................................................................................................................&17!
Seven&Switch&Connection&Example&.........................................................................................................................&18!
Add&Switch&to&Existing&Network&..............................................................................................................................&19!
Five-Switch!Network!Example!..................................................................................................................................................!19!
Connection!Table!............................................................................................................................................................................!19!
Change&Connections&.....................................................................................................................................................&20!
New!Connection!Table!..................................................................................................................................................................!21!
Six&Switch&2e&Network&Example&..............................................................................................................................&21!
Ports&and&LEDs&...................................................................................................................................................&22!
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Access&Ports&and&LEDs&................................................................................................................................................&22!
I/O&Panel&LEDs&...............................................................................................................................................................&22!
STAT&LED&States&............................................................................................................................................................&23!
Power&Supply&LED&........................................................................................................................................................&23!
Fan&LED&............................................................................................................................................................................&23!
Management&Port&LEDs&..............................................................................................................................................&24!
Site&Requirements&............................................................................................................................................&25!
Altitude&............................................................................................................................................................................&25!
Ventilation&......................................................................................................................................................................&25!
Temperature&..................................................................................................................................................................&25!
Circuit&Overloading&......................................................................................................................................................&25!
Reliable&Earthing/Grounding&...................................................................................................................................&25!
Mechanical&Loading&.....................................................................................................................................................&25!
Cabling&..............................................................................................................................................................................&25!
Equipment&Protection&.................................................................................................................................................&25!
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Plexxi Switch 2e (Model: PX-S2E or S2E) is a Plexxi entry-series switch that supports scale-out
applications with high performance East-West traffic needs. Plexxi Switch 2e differs from the other
Plexxi Switch 2 models; it does not have the Plexxi LightRail™ interface. Instead, it uses 1310nm waves
through the six QSFP interfaces to create a LightRail interface.
Each of the six QSFP interfaces supports 4x10GbE, making the total bandwidth identical to the LightRail
interfaces on other Switch 2 models (6x4x10GbE=24x10GbE).
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Plexxi Switch 2e network deployments include:
• PSI optical-based solution for six switches or more (four switch minimum)
Connect all Plexxi 2e switches to a Plexxi PSI Interconnect passive device. You plug each Switch 2e
into the PSI using the Plexxi-supplied cable. The passive PSI device creates the mesh structure of a
Plexxi network. You can deploy Switch 2 models 2p and 2sp with 2e in this network.
• Switch 2e Direct Connect for seven switches or less
Directly connect Plexxi 2e switches together using a QSFP-to-QSFP cable such as a Direct Attach
Cable (DAC) or Active Optical Cable (AOC). You cannot directly connect Plexxi 2e switches in a
network that includes Switch 2p and 2sp as well, or if the deployment is expected to grow beyond
seven switches.
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Keep the following considerations in mind when installing your switches.
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• Make certain that all input connections are accessible at all times, and disconnect all power plugs
before servicing or moving the unit.
• Ensure that appropriate grounding and current surge protection are in place before connecting the
switch to a power source.
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• Avoid excessive bending, which can damage the cables — particularly optical cables.
• Ample clearance exists at the front and access port panels to allow unrestricted cabling.
• AC power cords can easily reach from the AC power outlet to the connection on the power supply panel
of the switch.
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Plexxi Technical Support services are available to answer your questions and to make sure that your
software and hardware continue to operate properly.
You can contact Plexxi Support at:
support@plexxi.com
1.888.415.9809 (US/Canada toll-free)
+1 603-782-0702 (US/International)
http://support.plexxi.com
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Warning: The primary hazards of exposure to invisible laser radiation from an optical fiber
communications system are:
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Damage to the eye by viewing an unterminated optical fiber or fiber optic connector.
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Damage to the eye from invisible laser radiation from viewing a cut fiber or a broken fiber.
Never attempt to view optical connectors that may be emitting laser energy and always avoid possible exposure to
invisible optical laser radiation. Using optical fiber scopes or magnifying lenses may increase the possibility for an
eye hazard. It is recommended that you use an optical power meter to determine if there is optical laser radiation
present or use a remote video display inspection tool to inspect connectors.
WARNING
To avoid possible eye injury, use an optical power meter to ensure there is no
optical power in a cable connected to any Plexxi switch. Even if a switch is
powered off, passive optics in a Plexxi fabric may transmit eye-damaging
optical signals from neighboring switches.
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No user serviceable parts are inside the chassis other than the power supplies and
fan assemblies. Contact Plexxi for all repairs
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The Plexxi Switch contains multiple separate power sources. Always make certain
that all power sources are disconnected before servicing the unit.
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Use Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions when handling a Plexxi Switch outside a data center rack.
Once the switch is installed in a rack, the mounting hardware provides grounding through the rack.
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Observe the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage when installing or
servicing the Plexxi Switch.
• Minimize handling of assemblies and components.
• Assemble or remove equipment only in a static-free work area.
• Use conductive work surfaces (such as an antistatic mat) to dissipate static charge and wear a
conductive wrist strap to dissipate the accumulation of static charge accumulation.
• Keep replacement parts in their original static-free packaging.
• Remove all plastic, foam, vinyl, paper, and other static-generating materials from the work area.
• Whenever possible, use tools that do not create electrostatic discharge.
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Switch 2e complies with the following regulatory certificates:
CCC
CE
EN 55022:2010/AC:2011
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55024:2010
IEC 61000-4-2 ed2.0 (2008-12)
IEC 61000-4-3 ed3.2 Consol with am1&2 (2010-04)
IEC 61000-4-4 ed3.0 (20012-04)
IEC 61000-4-5 ed3.0 (2014-05)
IEC 61000-4-6 ed4.0 (2013-10)
IEC 61000-4-8 ed2.0 (2009-09)
IEC 61000-4-11 ed2.0 (2004-03)
FCC
NOM
RCM
UL
EN 60950-1:2006/ A11:2009/ A1:2010/ A12:2011/ A2:2013
IEC 60950-1(ed.2), IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am1,
IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am2
VCCI Class A
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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This Class A digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada Standard ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 d'Industrie Canada.
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Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Component
Value
Chassis
1 RU form factor redundant
Dimensions
1.73 inches high by 17.3 inches wide by 21.6 inches deep
Weight
22.4 pounds (10.2 Kg)
Power Consumption
maximum: 300W, typical: 200W
Altitude
-60 to 3000 m
Temperature
0-40C
Humidity
10-90% non-condensing
LightRail Interfaces
6 x QSFP+ (24 x 10GbE)
Access interfaces
48 x SFP+
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Pre-staging
! Physical, redundant power infrastructure is available
! Unpack switches
! Verify equipment delivered (air flow for fans and power supplies and cable lengths)
! Cabling plan
Installation
! Rack switches
! Build LightRail™ Fabric Interconnect (cabling)
! Verify switch connectivity and fabric health
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Review the components to ensure you received what your ordered.
Equipment
Description
Four hot swappable fans
Installed in chassis. A blue bar indicates airflow from
the power supply panel to the I/O end. A red bar
indicates airflow from I/O end to power supply panel.
Two power supplies
Installed in chassis.
Two power cables
2.5 meters in length, which complies with appropriate
country standards, You need to connect those cables
to separate circuits for redundancy protection.
Cables
Verify you have to cables ordered for your installation.
PSI:
• Two 24 fiber MTP to 3x12-fiber MTP Breakout
cables for PSI interconnect (5M or 20M).
• Three 10 inch 24 fiber LightRail cables for single
PSI loopback if not connected to another PSI
device. You need additional cables for less than
six switches on the PSI.
• Two 24 fiber LightRail cables to be used to
connect PSI devices together or to connect Switch
2p/2sp switches to a PSI device. Available in 1, 3,
5, 10, 20 and 100M lengths. You need six cables
to connect PSIs if interconnecting PSIs.
Direct Connect:
• DAC Passive cable, QSFP-to-QSFP 26AWG
twinaxial cable, IEEE 802.3ba. Available in 1, 3, 5
and 7 meters.
• AOC cable supplied by Plexxi
Rack mount kit
Rack mount for the switch.
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You need the following to rack the switch:
• Two rack rail assembly pieces
• Two anchors to mount switch to rack
• Fourteen screws to mount rack rail assembly and anchors to switch
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The rail assembly is attached with a set of four screws in the rear of the rail assembly and two at the front of
the rail assembly.
1. Attach anchors to the switch.
2. Screw in rail-slide screws in the sides of the switch.
3. Attach rack rail pieces to rack.
4. Slide back of switch rail-slide screws into the anchor installed on rack.
5. Mount front of switch to the other side of the rack.
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You make connections using the six QSFP ports that are located at the right side of I/O end of the switch.
You connect these ports to a PSI Interconnect or to QSFP ports on another Switch 2e for a direct connect
network.
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In the diagram, the QSFP ports include a label indicating direction (W1 through W3 and E1 through E3).
These labels are for informational purpose and are not found on the Plexxi Switch 2e chassis.
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You can create a network of six switches or more (four switch minimum) by connecting Plexxi 2e
switches to a Plexxi PSI Interconnect device.
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Plexxi’s Pod Switch Interconnect (PSI) is a passive optical switch that uses Plexxi’s optical LightRail
interface to connect some of Plexxi Switch 2 models 2p, 2sp, and 2e into a meshed network.
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You connect Plexxi PSI Interconnect LightRail ports to the Plexxi Switch 2e QSFP ports following the
West-to-East convention. You plug the 24-fiber connector into the Plexxi PSI Interconnect port and the
12-fiber side of the MTP connector to the QSFP ports on Plexxi Switch 2e.
You need to match the label number (1, 2, and 3) on the 12-fiber side of the MTP connectors with a
specific port number on Plexxi Switch 2e. You connect to the appropriate QSFP port in the direction,
West or East, that you need.
MTP Connector
Switch 2e Port Label
Direction
1
Q1
Q2
West (W1)
East (E1)
2
Q3
Q4
West (W2)
East (E2)
3
Q5
Q6
West (W3)
East (E3)
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LightRail Ports
East
West
Extender LightRail
ports for connection to
other PSI units.
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You need to loopback any unused ports, including the extender ports. For example, if you are using a
single PSI device you need to loopback the extension ports with three 10-inch MTP cables to make the
following connections:
• EX1-WX1
• EX2-WX2
• EX3-WX3
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When use regular 24 fiber LightRail cables to connect multiple PSI devices; three cables to the East PSI
device, three cables to the West PSI device.
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The QSFP ports in the diagram include a label indicating direction (W1 through W3 and E1 through E3).
These labels are for informational purpose and are not found on the Plexxi Switch 2e chassis.
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Open LightRail ports
Unused ports are looped back
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You can create a network topology that includes Switch 2e, Switch 2p and Switch 2sp when they are
attached to a PSI. The optics used in the QSFP slots that create the LightRail use 1310nm waves, which
makes Switch 2e LightRail compatible with these two pod versions of Plexxi Switches (Switch 2p, 2sp).
The following illustration shows a network topology that includes two Plexxi 2e switches and a Plexxi
Switch 2sp connected to Plexxi PSI Interconnect device. As shown, all unused ports are looped back.
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You can directly connect Plexxi 2e switches together using a QSFP-to-QSFP cable such as DAC or
AOC. You cannot directly connect Plexxi 2e switches in a network that includes Switch 2p and 2sp as
well or if the deployment is expected to grow beyond seven switches.
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• Three type of connections are allowed between two Plexxi 2e switches:
W1-E1, W2-E2, W3-E3
QSFP DAC or AOC cables are connected from the top ports (W1, W2, W3) to the bottom ports (E1,
E2, E3), East and West ports of the same number are allowed to connect.
• Number the Plexxi 2e switches you want to connect starting with 1. For example, if you are
connecting five Plexxi 2e switches, number them 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. You can affix a label to the switch for
identification.
• Start the connection from Switch 2e 1, go on to Switch 2e 2 next, through to the last Switch 2e in the
Plexxi Ring fabric.
• Start connections from W1, then W2, then W3 for each Switch 2e.
• Connect W1 to E1, W2 to E2, and W3 to E3. For each switch, connect W1 to the next numbered
switch E1, W2 to the E2 port of the switch that comes next in order, and W3 to the E3 port of the
switch that comes next again in order. For example, you plug one end of the DAC or AOC cable in
W1 on Switch 2e 1 and the other end in E1 on the Switch 2e 2.
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1. Number your switches 1 to 4.
2. Connect switch 1:
• W1 to switch 2 E1
• W2 to switch 3 E2
• W3 to switch 4 E3
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In a five Switch 2e network, when you connect Switch 2e 5, the next switch is 1, followed by switch 2,
and then switch 3.
1. Number your switches 1 to 5.
2. Connect switch 5:
• W1 to switch 1 E1
• W2 to switch 2 E2
• W3 to switch 3 E3
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Follow these steps to create a seven Switch 2e ring fabric. Start with Switch 2e 1 and connect in order.
Keep in mind that Switch 1 is after Switch 7 in the Plexxi Ring fabric.
From
To
From
To
From
To
Switch 1
Switch 2
Switch 3
W1 (Q1)
Switch 2 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 3 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 4 E1 (Q2)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 3 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 4 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 5 E2 (Q4)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 4 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 5 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 6 E3 (Q6)
Switch 4
Switch 5
Switch 6
W1 (Q1)
Switch 5 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 6 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 7 E1 (Q2)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 6 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 7 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 1 E2 (Q4)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 7 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 1 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 2 E3 (Q6)
Switch 7
W1 (Q1)
Switch 1 E1 (Q2)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 2 E2 (Q4)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 3 E3 (Q6)
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Follow the guidelines described here to add a Switch 2e to an existing network, which requires recabling
the switches.
• Identify the numbers or order of the current Plexxi 2e switches in the existing ring fabric, which one
is 1, which one is 2, and so on.
• Make the Switch 2e you want to add to the ring fabric the last number/last in order.
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You have an existing ring fabric with five Plexxi 2e switches. You want to add another switch 2e to make
it a ring fabric of six. To add the switch, you need to shift six existing connections and add three more
cables.
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From
To
From
To
From
To
Switch 1
Switch 2
Switch 3
W1 (Q1)
Switch 2 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 3 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 4 E1 (Q2)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 3 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 4 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 5 E2 (Q4)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 4 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 5 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 1 E3 (Q6)
Switch 4
Switch 5
W1 (Q1)
Switch 5 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 1 E1 (Q2)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 1 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 2 E2 (Q4)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 2 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 3 E3 (Q6)
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You start changing connections with Plexxi Switch 2e 3 W3, then Plexxi Switch 2e 4, next Plexxi Switch
2e 5, and finally number 6. The following table lists the recabling required by direction and by QSFP
port number.
Switch to Switch
Connect
Switch 3 W3 to Switch 6 E3
1. Unplug Switch 1 E3 (Q6)
2. Plug the freed end into Switch 6 E3 (Q6)
Switch 4 W2 to Switch 6 E2
1. Unplug Switch 1 E2 (Q4)
2. Plug freed end into Switch 6 E2 (Q2)
Switch 4 W3 to Switch 1 E3
1. Unplug Switch 2 E3 (Q6)
2. Plug freed end into Switch 1 E3 (Q6)
Switch 5 W1 to Switch 6 E1
1. Unplug Switch 1 E1 (Q2)
2. Plug freed end into Switch 6 E1 (Q2)
Switch 5 W2 to Switch 1 E2
1. Unplug Switch 2 E2 (Q4)
2. Plug freed end into Switch 1 E2 (Q4)
Switch 5 W3 to Switch 2 E3
1. Unplug Switch 3 E3 (Q6)
2. Plug freed end into Switch 2 E3 (Q6)
Switch 6 W1 to Switch 1 E1
1. Plug Switch 6 W1 (Q1) to Switch 1 E1 (Q2)
Switch 6 W2 to Switch 2 E2
1. Plug Switch 6 W2 (Q3) to Switch 2 E2 (Q4)
Switch 6 W3 to Switch 3 E3
1. Plug Switch 6 W3 (Q5) to Switch 3 W3 (Q6)
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To
From
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From
To
Switch 1
Switch 2
Switch 3
W1 (Q1)
Switch 2 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 3 E1 (Q2)
W1(Q1)
Switch 4 E1 (Q2)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 3 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 4 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 5 E2 (Q4)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 4 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 5 E3 (Q6)
W3(Q5)
Switch 6 E3 (Q6)
Switch 4
Switch 5
Switch 6
W1 (Q1)
Switch 5 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 6 E1 (Q2)
W1 (Q1)
Switch 1 E1 (Q2)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 6 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 1 E2 (Q4)
W2 (Q3)
Switch 2 E2 (Q4)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 1 E3 (Q6)
W3 (Q5)
Switch 2 E3
W3 (Q5)
Switch 3 E3 (Q6)
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Each Switch 2e access port has at least one LED.
• 48 SFP+ ports each have their own LED
• 6 QSFP ports each have 4 LEDs
When connected, the LED for the corresponding access port will be lit. When there is activity on that
port, the LED with flicker as I/O is done to that port.
For example:
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There are three LEDs and a RESET button on the I/O panel.
LED
State
P-1
Lights when the SFP-side power supply is plugged in
(power supply labeled PWR1 located on opposite end)
P-2
Lights when the QSFP-side power supply is plugged
in (power supply labeled PWR2 located on opposite
end.
STAT
Solid light when everything is operating properly. If
something is wrong, the LED flashes slowly.
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The STAT LED can flash fast, slow or display a solid color.
Green
Switch Software State
FF
Started and is initializing
SF
Initialized but has not yet connected to Plexxi Control
S
Operational and connected to Plexxi Control
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Each power supply has an LED in the lower left corner. When the LED is:
• steady: the power supply is plugged in
• flashing: there is no power at that power supply but there is power to the other supply
• off: no power to either power supply
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Each fan has an LED located to its right. When the LED is:
• green: the fan is plugged in and running
• red: the fan is pulled or something is wrong
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The management port has two LEDs:
• left one lights up when an active network is plugged in and flickers when there is activity
• right one is unused.
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Observe the following requirements when selecting a site to install the Plexxi Switch.
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The Plexxi Switch is designed to operate at an altitude ranging from 0 to 3000 meters (0 to 10,000 feet).
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To ensure proper ventilation, allow ample airflow to the front and back of the switch. The cooling
fans and the power supplies are both oriented to support the airflow configuration ordered.
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The operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi-unit rack environment could be greater than room
ambient temperature. Ensure you install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
The switch must be used in a non-condensing environment, in a temperature range above 0° C (32°
F) and below 40° C (104° F).
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The Plexxi kit contains two power supplies, which should be connected to separate circuits for
redundancy protection. Unless specified, the shipping container includes two power cables, each 2.5
meters in length, which comply with appropriate country standards.
When you connect the equipment to the supply circuit, do not overload the circuits. You need to consider
the overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Review the equipment nameplate ratings before you start
making connections.
Make certain that all input connections are accessible at all times, and disconnect all power plugs before
servicing or moving the unit.
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Maintain reliable earthing/grounding of the rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to any
supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, the use of power
strips). Verify that the AC power cords can easily reach from the AC power outlet to the connection on
the power supply panel of the switch.
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Ensure there is no uneven mechanical loading for the equipment in the rack to avoid a potentially
hazardous condition.
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Ensure there is ample clearance at the front and access port panels to allow unrestricted cabling. Also
ensure the AC power cords can easily reach from the AC power outlet to the connection on the power
supply panel of the switch.
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Choose an area where liquids or other foreign objects cannot fall onto the equipment or be drawn into
ventilation holes.
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