Blade RackSwitch G8052 User manual

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RackSwitch™G8052
Installation Guide
Part Number: BPP-00038-00, September 2010

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Contents
Preface 5
Who Should Use This Book 5
Related Documentation 5
How to Get Help 6
Chapter 1: RackSwitch G8052 Description and Specifications 7
RackSwitch G8052 Features 7
Switch Components 9
Hardware Options 9
Switch Unit 9
Switch Ports 12
Switch LEDs 15
Technical Specifications 17
Physical Characteristics 17
Environmental Specifications 17
Power Specifications 18
Ordering Information 19
Chapter 2: Installing the RackSwitch G8052 21
Required Tools 21
Package Contents 21
Environmental Requirements 22
Preventing Electric Shock 22
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge 23
Installing the RackSwitch G8052 in a Standard Equipment Rack 24
Installing the RackSwitch G8052 in a 4-Post Rack 27
Installing the RackSwitch G8052 in an iDataPlex Rack 32
Installing the RackSwitch G8052 in a System X Rack 35
Initializing the RackSwitch G8052 40
Default Configuration 41
Configuring an IP Interface 41
Using the Boot Management Menu 43
Installing an SFP/SFP+ Transceiver 44
SFP Optical Transceiver 44
SFP Copper Transceiver 45
SFP+ Optical Transceiver 46

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Installing or Replacing a Power Supply Module 47
Removing an AC Power Supply Module 47
Installing an AC Power Supply Module 48
Installing or Replacing a Fan Module 49
Removing a Fan Module 49
Installing a Fan Module 49
Troubleshooting 51
System LEDs Do Not Light 51
Port link LED Does Not Light 51
Temperature Sensor Warning 51
Switch Does Not Initialize (Boot) 52
Appendix A: Safety and Compliance Statements 53
Safety Messages 53
Compliance Statements 58

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Preface
This Installation Guide provides information and instructions for installing a Blade Network
Technologies RackSwitch G8052. For information about configuration and management of the
switch, refer to your Command Reference and the product release notes.
Who Should Use This Book
This Installation Guide is intended for network installers and system administrators engaged
in configuring and maintaining a network. It assumes that you are familiar with your
RackSwitch G8052, your Web browser, Ethernet concepts, IP addressing, the IEEE 802.1D
Spanning Tree Protocol, and SNMP configuration parameters.
Related Documentation
For documentation about configuring your switch, see the RackSwitch G8052 Application Guide
and Command Reference.
For details about the switch information, statistics, and configuration parameters, see the
RackSwitch G8052 Command Reference.

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How to Get Help
If you need help, service, or technical assistance, call Blade Network Technologies Technical
Support:
US toll free calls: 1-800-414-5268
International calls: 1-408-834-7871
You also can visit our web site at the following address:
http://www.bladenetwork.net
Click the Support tab.
The warranty card received with your product provides details for contacting a customer
support representative. If you are unable to locate this information, please contact your reseller.
Before you call, prepare the following information:
Serial number of the switch unit
Software release version number
Brief description of the problem and the steps you have already taken
Technical support dump information (# show tech-support)
Note – In case of any suspected hardware related defect, immediately call the BLADE
support line to get the issue resolved. There are no field serviceable parts inside the enclosure and
tampering with internal components in an attempt to diagnose hardware or fix defects will void the
warranty and the product will be repaired at the customer’s expense.

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CHAPTER 1
RackSwitch G8052
Description and Specifications
The RackSwitch G8052 is a rackable aggregation switch with unmatched line-rate Layer 2/3
performance. The G8052 uses a wire-speed, non-blocking switching fabric that provides
simultaneous wire-speed transport of multiple packets at low latency on all ports.
The G8052 contains 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports and four 10GbE SFP+ ports. The SFP+ slots
can be populated with optical or copper transceivers.
This 1U switch is rack mountable in either the horizontal or vertical direction, depending on your
application.
You can manage the switch through the console port, or through a network connection using Telnet,
a Web browser-based interface, or SNMP-based network management software.
RackSwitch G8052 Features
This section provides an overview of RackSwitch G8052 features.
Performance
176 Gbps throughput (full duplex), non-blocking switching architecture
100% line rate
Deterministic port-to-port latency under 2 microseconds with 64B packets
Management Features
Clients
Industry standard command-line interface (ISCLI)
Browser-based Interface (BBI)
BladeHarmony Manager

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Protocols
SNMP v1, v2, v3
Remote Monitoring (RMON)
Network Time Protocol (NTP) support
DHCP
Software upgrades
Dual software images
Upgrade via serial, browser, or TFTP
Software Features
Security
Secure interface login & password
RADIUS and TACACS+
SSH v1, v2
HTTPS Secure Browser-based interface
Wire-speed filtering with Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Layer 2
1024 VLANs (802.1Q), including Private VLANs
Multi-link trunking, compatible with Cisco EtherChannel
LACP (IEEE 802.3ad)
Spanning Tree (802.1D), Multiple Spanning Tree (802.1s), Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w),
with Fast Uplink Convergence
32K forwarding database entries
Layer 3
Dynamic routing
- RIP v1, v2
- OSPF
- BGP
128 configurable interfaces (static or DHCP)
DHCP Relay
IP forwarding
IGMP Snooping v1, v2, v3
8K ARP entries
IPv6 host management
Quality of Service
802.1p priority queues
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) support
Availability
Layer 2 Failover
Hot Links
VRRP

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Switch Components
This section describes the RackSwitch G8052 hardware components.
Hardware Options
The following list provides an overview of G8052 hardware:
Switch unit
Mounting hardware
Standard 2-post rack mounting brackets and screws
Standard 4-post rack mounting brackets and screws
iDataPlex rack mounting brackets and screws
System-X 4-post rack mounting brackets and screws
Hot-swap power supply (2)
Hot-swap fans (up to 4)
Switch Unit
The RackSwitch G8052 switch unit is a 1U rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet switch. You can
mount the G8052 in either the horizontal or vertical direction.
The RackSwitch G8052 allows for flexible mounting of the switch, as follows:
RackSwitch G8052F provides front-to-rear airflow.
RackSwitch G8052R provides rear-to-front airflow.
Ports
The switch unit contains
Forty-eight 10/100/1000BaseT ports (RJ-45)
Four 10GbE SFP+ ports
USB port for mass storage
RS-232 serial console port

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Figure 1 RackSwitch G8052 Front Panel
Figure 2 RackSwitch G8052 Rear Panel
RJ-45 Ports
RS-232 Port
Reset
Button
System Status LEDs
SFP/SFP+ Ports
USB Port
OK
~AC
!
OK
~AC
!
Fan Modules
IEC320
Power Connector
Power
Supply Module
Power
Supply Module
IEC320
Power Connector

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Reset Button
The Reset button is recessed within a hole on the front panel. Use a straightened paper clip or
similar object to press the Reset button. The Reset button allows technicians to reset the switch, as
follows:
Press Reset: The switch resets and reloads the configuration files.
Press and hold Reset for five seconds: The switch resets and configures all settings
to factory defaults.
Fans
Up to four internal fans cool the switch unit. Three fans are required for normal operation.
If an individual fan fails, the other fans continue to run, and the switch unit continues to operate
normally. These hot-swap fan modules can be replaced by the customer.
Fan operation and internal temperatures are monitored. If the air temperature exceeds a desired
threshold, the environmental monitor displays warning messages.
Note – If a fan fails, the maximum operating temperature drops from +40ºC to +35ºC.
The Service ( ! ) LED lights if there is a failure of one or more fans. The failed fan’s LED (rear
panel) blinks to indicate a failure.
AC Power Supply
The G8052 has two redundant 150W AC power supplies. Each internal power supply has an
individual IEC 320 power connector on the rear panel. The power cord attaches to a universal
grounded AC power source. Power supplies are hot-swappable and can be replaced by the
customer.
Each power supply can be connected to a separate AC circuit to mitigate the risk of down time
during a power failure. When used in a redundant configuration, the dual power supplies have a
load-sharing capability that allows each supply to operate at approximately 50 percent of full load.
Using redundant power can minimize the power disruption during a power supply failure and
extend the expected lifetime of each supply by operating normally in a conservative power mode.
There is no power switch on the G8052; the switch unit powers up when power is supplied through
the power cord(s).
The Power Supply LED indicates the status of the power supplies. The LED blinks when only one
power cord is connected, and lights steady when both power cords are connected.
Caution—To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only power cords that have a grounding path,
and always connect the power cord to a properly grounded power outlet.

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Switch Ports
The RackSwitch G8052 switch ports and port options are described below.
10/100/1000Base-T Ports
Forty eight 10/100/1000BaseT ports (RJ-45) are located on the front panel. In-line management and
Control Plane Stacking are supported by using one or more of the RJ-45 ports for management.
The G8052 is designed to accept most standard 10/100/1000Base-T (category 5) cables.
The following table describes the RJ-45 connector pin assignments:
SFP+ Ports
Four 10GbE Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports are located on the front panel. These ports
accept approved optical or copper SFP or SFP+ transceivers. Transceivers are not included with the
G8052 switch unit.
The following SFP transceivers are available from Blade Network Technologies:
Table 1 RJ-45 Port Pin Assignments
Pin number Signal Description
1 BI DA+ Bi-directional data pair A positive
2 BI DA- Bi-directional data pair A negative
3 BI DB+ Bi-directional data pair B positive
4 BI DC+ Bi-directional data pair C positive
5 BI DC- Bi-directional data pair C negative
6 BI DB- Bi-directional data pair B negative
7 BI DD+ Bi-directional data pair D positive
8 BI DD- Bi-directional data pair D negative
Table 2 Recommended SFP Transceivers
Part number Description
BN-CKM-SP-SR SFP+ 10GBase-SR Short Range Optical Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-SP-LR SFP+ 10GBase-LR Long Range Optical Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-T SFP 1000Base-T Copper Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-SX SFP 1000Base-SX Short Range Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-LX SFP 1000BASE-LX Long Range Fiber Transceiver

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Console Port
The RS-232 (mini-USB) serial console port is located on the front panel. The following table
describes the pinouts for the mini-USB port:
The console cable provides an RJ-45 connector (see Table 4 for RJ-45 pin assignments). A retention
clip is available to secure the console connection.
The following table describes the pin assignments for the RJ-45 connector on the console cable.
The following items are also included with the console cable:
Category 5 patch cable
RJ-45 to female DB9 adapter
To connect a PC or terminal to the switch, first connect the console cable to the mini-USB port on
the front panel. Connect one end of the patch cable to the RJ-45 port on the console cable, and the
other end of the patch cable to the RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter (see Figure 3).
Table 3 Console Port Pin Assignments
Pin number Function
Pin 1 No connect
Pin 2 RS232_SIN
Pin 3 RS232_SOUT
Pin 4 No connect
Pin 5 Ground
Table 4 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments
Pin number Signal
1 RTS (Request To Send)
2 DTR (Data Terminal Ready
3 TxD (Transmit Data)
4 GND (Ground)
5 GND (Ground)
6 RxD (Receive Data)
7 DSR (Data Set Ready)
8 CTS (Clear To Send)

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Figure 3 Console Cable Connections
USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect a USB drive to the switch. You can copy files from the switch
to the USB drive, or from the USB drive to the switch. You also can boot the switch using files on
the USB drive.
For more information about using the USB drive, see the RackSwitch G8052 Release Notes.
To PC/
Terminal
To
Switch
DB9 Adapter
Patch CableConsole Cable

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Switch LEDs
Figure 4 highlights the system LEDs.
Figure 4 System Status LEDs
Two LED stacks provide system status and port link status. The system LEDs are described in the
following table:
The following table describes the system LED indications:
M Stacking master indicator
S Stacking member indicator
Power supplies and power input status
! Service indicator
Table 5 System LEDs Status
Function Master Member Power Supply Service
Total Power Failure Off Off Off Off
Service Required Blink Green Blink Green Blink Green Blink Blue
Power Supplies OK N/A N/A Solid Green N/A
Power Supply Failure N/A N/A Blink Green N/A
Fans OK N/A N/A N/A N/A
Fan Failure N/A N/A N/A N/A
Stack Master On Off N/A Off
Stack Backup/Member Off On N/A On
StackError OnOnN/AOn
Non-Stack Member Off Off N/A Off

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RJ-45 LEDs
Status LEDs for the RJ-45 ports are described in the following table.
SFP+ LEDs
Status LEDs for the SFP+ ports are described in the following table.
Table 6 RJ-45 LEDs Status
LED Solid Green Blink Green Off
Link Valid Link Activity No Link
Speed 100/1000Mbps N/A 10Mbps
Table 7 SFP LEDs Status
LED Solid Green Blink Green Off
SFP Link Valid Link Activity No Link
SFP Speed 10Gb SFP+ N/A 1Gb SFP

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Technical Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Physical characteristics of the RackSwitch G8052 switch unit are listed in the following table.
Environmental Specifications
Environmental specifications for the RackSwitch G8052 switch unit are listed in the following
table.
Table 8 Physical Characteristics
Specification G8052F G8052R
Dimensions (H x W x D) 4.4 x 43.9 x 44.5 cm.
(1.73 x 17.3 x 17.5.0 in.)
4.4 x 43.9 x 44.5 cm.
(1.73 x 17.3 x 17.5 in.)
Weight 8.3 kg. (maximum) 8.3 kg. (maximum)
Airflow Front-to-rear Rear-to-front
Table 9 Environmental Specifications
Specification Measurement
Temperature,
ambient operating
0ºC to +40ºC (with three fans and one filler plate)
Temperature (fan failure),
operating
0ºC to +35ºC (with three fans and one filler plate)
Temperature, storage -40ºC to +85ºC
Relative humidity
(non-condensing), operating
10 to 90%
Relative humidity
(non-condensing), storage
10 to 90%
Altitude, operating 3,050 m
(10,000 feet)
Altitude, storage 12,190 m
(40,000 feet)
Acoustic noise Less than 65dB
Heat dissipation 444 BTU/hour

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Power Specifications
Power specifications for the RackSwitch G8052F/G8052R switch unit are listed in Table 10.
Table 10 AC Power Specifications
Specification Measurement
Number of power supplies 2 (1+1 load sharing/redundant)
AC-input frequency (universal) 47-63 Hz
AC-input voltage (universal) 90-264 VAC
AC inrush current 15A
AC-input current (typical) 1.1A (RMS) @ 120V
0.6A (RMS) @ 230V
AC-input current (maximum) 1.7A (RMS) @ 120V
0.9A (RMS) @ 230V
Power supply rated output power 450W each
System power dissipation (typical) 130W
System power dissipation (maximum) 200W
DC-output current 10A (typical)

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Ordering Information
The following table lists the parts that you can order for the RackSwitch G8052 product family.
Table 11 RackSwitch G8052 Ordering Information
Part number Description
Switch
BN-8052F-BDL RackSwitch G8052F 48-port GbE Switch (front-to-rear airflow)
BN-8052R-BDL RackSwitch G8052R 48-port GbE Switch (rear-to-front airflow)
Pluggable Optics
BN-CKM-S-T SFP 1000Base-T Copper Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-SX SFP 1000Base-SX Short Range Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-S-LX SFP 1000BASE-LX Long Range Fiber Transceiver
BN-CKM-SP-SR SFP+ 10GBase-SR Short Range Transceiver
BN-CKM-SP-LR SFP+ 10GBase-LR Long Range Optical Fiber Transceiver
Rack Mounting Kits
BN-MNT-EARS RackSwitch 19” EIA 2-Post Rack Mounting Kit
BN-4Post-RLS-J RackSwitch 19” EIA 4-Post Rack Mounting Kit
BN-4POST-RLS-X RackSwitch 19” System-X 4-Post Rack Mounting Kit
BN-4POST-RLS-IDP RackSwitch iDataPlex Rack Mounting Kit
Power Supply Modules
BN-82-AC-F-PSU AC Power Supply module (front-to-rear airflow)
BN-82-AC-R-PSU AC Power Supply module (rear-to-front airflow)
Fan Modules
BN-82-F-FAN Fan module (front-to-rear airflow)
BN-82-R-FAN Fan module (rear-to-front airflow)

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