Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10K Series User manual

Extreme Networks, Inc.
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Extreme Networks
BlackDiamond 10K-Series
Switch Installation Guide
Published: July 2004
Part number: 104000-00 Rev. 02

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For safety compliance information, see Appendix A.
Authors: Julie Laccabue
Production: Julie Laccabue

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Contents
Preface
Introduction 7
Conventions 8
Related Publications 9
About This Guide 9
How To Use This Guide 10
Chapter 1 BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Overview
Summary of Features 11
Full-Duplex Support 12
Management Ports 12
Mini-GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support 12
Mini-GBIC Types and Specifications 12
Safety Information 14
Preparing to Install or Replace a Mini-GBIC 14
Installing and Removing a Mini-GBIC 15
XENPAK Module Installation 16
Chapter 2 Site Preparation
Planning Your Site 20
Step 1: Meeting Site Requirements 20
Step 2: Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements 20
Step 3: Meeting Power Requirements 20
Meeting Site Requirements 20
Operating Environment Requirements 20
Rack Specifications and Recommendations 26
Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements 28
Cabling Standards 28

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Cable Labeling and Record Keeping 28
Installing Cable 29
RJ-45 Connector Jackets 32
Radio Frequency Interference 32
Making Network Interface Cable Connections 33
Meeting Power Requirements 33
Power Supply Requirements 33
AC Power Cable Requirements 34
Uninterruptable Power Supply Requirements 35
Applicable Industry Standards 36
Chapter 3 BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Chassis
BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Architecture 37
BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Front View 37
BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Rear View 39
BlackDiamond 10808 Switch LEDs 40
Power Socket 40
Installing the Chassis 40
Standard Rack Installation 41
Mid-mount Rack Installation 49
Grounding the BlackDiamond 10808 Switch 51
Installing the BlackDiamond Cable Manager 52
Chapter 4 BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Management Module
MSM Activity 60
MSM LEDs 61
Installing MSMs 62
Verifying the MSM Installation 64
Removing MSMs 64
Chapter 5 BlackDiamond 10808 I/O Modules
Configuring I/O Modules 67
G60T Module 68
G60X Module 69
10G6X Module 70
I/O Module LEDs 71
Installing I/O Modules 72
Verifying the I/O Module Installation 74
LED Indicators 74
Displaying Slot Status Information 74
Removing I/O Modules 75

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Installing a Blank Front Panel 76
Chapter 6 BlackDiamond 10808 Switch
Power Supplies and Power Supply Controllers
Power Supply Overview 80
Installing the Power Supplies 83
Removing the Power Supplies 84
Power Supply Controller Overview 85
Installing the Power Supply Controllers 86
Verifying a Successful Installation 86
Chapter 7 BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Fan Tray and Filter
BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Fan Tray 87
Removing the BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Fan Tray 88
Installing the Fan Tray 90
Replacing the Filter 91
Chapter 8 Initial Switch and Management Access
Connecting Equipment to the Console Port 93
Logging In for the First Time 95
Appendix A Safety Information
Important Safety Information 97
Power 97
Power Cable 98
Connections 99
Lithium Battery 99
Appendix B Switch Technical Specifications
Index

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Preface
This preface provides an overview of this guide, describes guide conventions, and lists other
publications that might be useful.
NOTE
To ensure proper operation of your Extreme Networks equipment, read this guide before you install any
Extreme Networks equipment.
Introduction
This guide provides the required information to install an Extreme Networks BlackDiamond®10808
switch. It also contains information about site location, switch functionality, and switch operation.
This guide is intended for use by network administrators who are responsible for installing and setting
up network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
•Local area networks (LANs)
•Ethernet concepts
•Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
•Routing concepts
•Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
See the ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide and the ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Guide for
information about configuring the BlackDiamond 10808 switch.
NOTE
If the information in the release notes that shipped with your switch differs from the information in this
guide, follow the release notes.

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Preface
Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions used throughout this guide.
Table 1: Notice icons
Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...
Note Important features or instructions.
Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage,
or loss of data.
Warning Risk of severe personal injury.
Table 2: Text conventions
Convention Description
Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen,
or command syntax.
Screen displays bold This typeface represents commands that you type.
The words “enter”
and “type” When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type something, and then press the Return or Enter key. Do not press
the Return or Enter key when an instruction simply says “type.”
[Key] names Key names appear in text in one of two ways:
•Referenced by their labels, such as “the Return key” or “the
Escape key”
•Written with brackets, such as [Return] or [Esc]
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names
are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:
Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del].
Words in italicized type Italics emphasize a point of information or denote new terms at the
place where they are defined in the text.

Related Publications
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Related Publications
The Extreme Networks switch documentation set includes:
•Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10808 Installation Guide
•ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide
•ExtremeWare XOS Command Reference Guide
•ExtremeWare XOS Release Notes
Documentation for Extreme Networks products is available from the Extreme Networks website at the
following location:
http://www.extremenetworks.com/services/documentation/
You can select and download the following Extreme Networks documentation from the Documentation
section of the Services page:
•Release Notes (you must have a valid service contract to access the release notes)
•Software User Guides
•Hardware User Guides
•White Papers
•Troubleshooting Tools
•Preventative Maintenance
•Instructional Videos
•Archives
About This Guide
This guide describes how to prepare your site and how to install, maintain, and operate your Extreme
Networks switch.
•Site Planning—Describes how to evaluate, plan, and determine the location of your Extreme
Networks switch.
•BlackDiamond Switch—Describes the features that are specific to the BlackDiamond switch. This
section provides an overview of the BlackDiamond switch, information about model types, a
summary of features, and installation guidelines.
•Switch Operation—Describes how to power on any Extreme Networks switch, verify the switch
installation, connect equipment to the console port, and log in to the switch for the first time.
•Appendixes—Includes information about safety requirements and technical specifications.

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Preface
How To Use This Guide
Each chapter of this guide contains information on how to successfully operate your Extreme Networks
BlackDiamond 10808 switch.
This guide also contains appendices that describe:
•Switch safety issues
•Switch specifications
•Module specifications
Appendix A, “Safety Information” describes important safety issues such as power, power cables, and
fuses.
Appendix B, “Switch Technical Specifications” describes switch specifications such as physical
dimensions, weight, certifications, and power supply parameters.
Appendix C, “Module Technical Specifications” describes module specifications such as physical
dimensions, weight, and standards.
Information that is common to all modules is described at the end of the appendix.

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1BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Overview
The BlackDiamond 10808 switch is a chassis-based, Ethernet service core switch designed for core
applications.
This chapter describes:
•Summary of Features on page 11
•Full-Duplex Support on page 12
•Management Ports on page 12
•Mini-GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support on page 12
•XENPAK Module Installation on page 16
Summary of Features
This section describes the features of the BlackDiamond 10808 switch. If the information in the release
notes differs from the information in this guide, follow the release notes. For more information about
configuring the switch, refer to the ExtremeWare XOS Concepts Guide and the ExtremeWare XOS Command
Reference Guide.
The features of the BlackDiamond 10808 switch include:
•A 10-slot chassis that can be populated with up to eight input/output (I/O) modules and two
Management Switch Fabric Modules (MSM-1 and MSM-1XL)
•I/O modules that are hot-swappable, and include Gigabit Ethernet copper ports (10/100/1000) and
Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports (SFP), or 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
•Redundant, load-sharing, hot-swappable power supplies
•Field-replaceable, hot-swappable fan trays
•Autonegotiation for half-duplex or full-duplex operation on 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
•Load-sharing on multiple ports

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BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Overview
Full-Duplex Support
Extreme Networks switches provide full-duplex support for all ports. This means that frames can be
transmitted and received simultaneously, which, in effect, doubles the bandwidth available on a link.
Most ports on an Extreme Networks switch autonegotiate for half-duplex or full-duplex operation.
Gigabit Ethernet fiber ports and 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports operate in full-duplex mode only in
accordance with technical standards.
Management Ports
The 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet management port allows you to communicate directly to the CPU of the
switch. You can plug an Ethernet cable directly from your laptop into the management port, which
provides you with direct access into the switch. This access allows you to view and locally manage the
switch configurations.
Do not assign an in-band IP address to the management port VLAN. The management port VLAN is an
out-of-band VLAN, so if it is assigned an in-band IP address (an address where the source and
destination are in the same subnet), the switch will treat it as a normal VLAN and attempt to route
traffic through it.
The management port is located on the following Extreme Networks devices:
•BlackDiamond—Management Switch Fabric Module (MSM-1 and MSM-1XL)
—The MSM-1XL has 256,000 entries in its lookup tables versus 128,000 entries in the MSM-1. The
MSM-1XL is necessary to support BGP-4.
Extreme Networks does not recommend that you use the management port to route traffic to any front
panel port on the switch. The management port is designed for switch management purposes.
Mini-GBIC Type and Hardware/Software Support
The BlackDiamond 10808 switch supports the small form pluggable (SFP) GBIC, also known as the
mini-GBIC. The switches and the modules identify the type of mini-GBIC that is installed and verifies
that the mini-GBIC is an Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC.
Mini-GBIC Types and Specifications
The three types of mini-GBIC interfaces are:
•SX mini-GBIC, which conforms to the 1000BASE-SX standard
•LX mini-GBIC, which conforms to the 1000BASE-LX standard
•ZX mini-GBIC, which conforms to the IEEE 802.3z standard
Use only Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBICs, available from Extreme Networks, into the
mini-GBIC port in the switch or module.

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Table 3 describes the specifications for the SX mini-GBIC interface, Table 4 describes the specifications
for the LX mini-GBIC interface, and Table 5 describes the specifications for the ZX mini-GBIC interface.
Total optical system budget for the SX mini-GBIC is 11.5 dB. Extreme Networks recommends that 3 dB
of the total budget be reserved for losses induced by cable splices/connectors and operating margin.
While 8.5 dB remains available for cable induced attenuation, the 1000BASE-SX standard specifies
supported distances of 275 meters over 62.5 micron multimode fiber and 550 meters over 50 micron
multimode fiber. There is no minimum attenuation or minimum cable length restriction.
Total optical system budget for the LX mini-GBIC is 13.5 dB. Measure cable plant losses with a 1310 nm
light source and verify this to be within budget. When you calculate the maximum distance attainable
using optical cable with a specified loss per kilometer (for example 0.25 dB/km), Extreme Networks
recommends that 3 dBm of the total budget be reserved for losses induced by cable splices/connectors
and operating margin. Thus, 10.5 dB remains available for cable induced attenuation. There is no
minimum system budget or minimum cable length restriction because the maximum receive power is
the same as the maximum transmit power. There is no minimum attenuation or minimum cable length
restriction.
Table 3: SX mini-GBIC specifications
Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Transceiver
Optical output power -9.5 dBm -4 dBm
Center wavelength 830 nm 850 nm 860 nm
Receiver
Optical input power sensitivity -21 dBm
Optical input power maximum -4 dBm
Operating wavelength 830 nm 860 nm
General
Total system budget 11.5 dB
Table 4: LX mini-GBIC specifications
Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Transceiver
Optical output power -9.5 dBm -3 dBm
Center wavelength 1275 nm 1310 nm 1355 nm
Receiver
Optical input power sensitivity -23 dBm
Optical input power maximum -3 dBm
Operating wavelength 1270 nm 1355 nm
General
Total system budget 13.5 dB

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BlackDiamond 10808 Switch Overview
Safety Information
Before you begin the process of installing or replacing a mini-GBIC, read the safety information in this
section.
CAUTION
Mini-GBICs can emit invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure to beam.
Mini-GBICs are Class 1 laser devices, and they operate at 3.3 V. Use only Extreme Networks-certified
mini-GBIC devices.
If you see an amber blinking mini-GBIC port status LED after you install a mini-GBIC into a
BlackDiamond 10K-series module, this means the mini-GBIC is not certified by Extreme Networks. To
correct this problem, install an Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC, available from Extreme
Networks, into the mini-GBIC port.
If you install a mini-GBIC not certified by Extreme Networks into a BlackDiamond 10K-series module
and insert a cable to bring up the link, the port status LED remains “off” and an error specifying the use
of a non-Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC is sent to the syslog. To view the syslog and to
determine why the link is down, use the show log command. To correct this problem, install an
Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC, available from Extreme Networks, into the mini-GBIC slot in
the module.
Preparing to Install or Replace a Mini-GBIC
To ensure proper installation, complete the following five tasks before inserting the mini-GBIC:
1Disable the port that is needed to install or replace the mini-GBIC.
2Inspect and clean the fiber tips, coupler, and connectors.
3Prepare and clean an external attenuator, if needed.
4Do not stretch the fiber.
5Make sure the bend radius of the fiber is not less than 2 inches (5.08 cm).
Table 5: ZX mini-GBIC specifications
Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum
Transceiver
Optical output power -2 dBm 0 dBm 3 dBm
Center wavelength 1540 nm 1550 nm 1570 nm
Receiver
Optical input power sensitivity -23 dBm
Optical input power maximum -3 dBm
Operating wavelength 1540 nm 1550 nm 1570 nm

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In addition to the previously described tasks, Extreme Networks recommends the following when
installing or replacing mini-GBICs on an active network:
•Use the same type of mini-GBIC at each end of the link.
•Connect one end of the link to the Tx port. Without an attenuator, measure the total loss from the Tx
port to the other site of the link. The total loss must not exceed the total optical system budget.
After you complete these described tasks, you are ready to install or replace a mini-GBIC.
Installing and Removing a Mini-GBIC
You can add mini-GBICs into, or remove mini-GBICs from your BlackDiamond 10808 switch without
powering off the system. Figure 1 shows the two types of mini-GBIC connectors.
Figure 1: Mini-GBIC modules
Mini-GBICs are a 3.3 V Class 1 laser devices. Use only Extreme-approved devices.
CAUTION
Mini-GBICs can emit invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure to beam.
NOTE
Remove the LC fiber-optic connector from the mini-GBIC prior to removing the mini-GBIC from the
switch.
If you see an amber blinking mini-GBIC port status LED, the mini-GBIC installed in your switch or
module is not approved, supported, or certified by Extreme Networks. To correct this problem, install
an Extreme Networks-certified mini-GBIC.
To remove a mini-GBIC similar to the one labeled “Module A” in Figure 1, gently press and hold down
the black plastic tab at the bottom of the connector to release the mini-GBIC, and pull the mini-GBIC
out of the SFP receptacle.
XM_024
Module A Module B

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To remove a mini-GBIC connector similar to the one labeled “Module B” in Figure 1, gently rotate the
front handle and pull the mini-GBIC out of the SFP receptacle.
To insert a mini-GBIC connector:
NOTE
Mini-GBICs can be installed in the SFP mini-GBIC receptacles only.
1Holding the mini-GBIC by its sides, insert the mini-GBIC into the SFP receptacle on the switch or
module.
2Slide the mini-GBIC into the SFP receptacle until you hear an audible click, indicating the mini-GBIC
is securely seated into the SFP receptacle. If the mini-GBIC has a handle, push up on the handle to
secure the mini-GBIC.
XENPAK Module Installation
This section describes installing and removing the XENPAK module, a 10 Gbps optical transceiver. You
can install or remove the XENPAK module from your Extreme Networks switch without powering off
the system. The module is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: XENPAK module
The XENPAK module is a Class 1 laser device. Use only Extreme-approved devices on all Extreme
switches.
CAUTION
The XENPAK module can emit invisible laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure to beam.
WARNING!
To prevent ESD damage to the XENPAK module, always use an appropriately grounded ESD-preventive
wrist strap when installing or removing the module. Handle the module by its sides only. Never touch the
card-edge connectors at the insertion end of the module.
EWUG003B
Card edge
connector

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To install a XENPAK module:
1Remove the XENPAK module from its antistatic container and remove the dust covers from the
module optical connectors. If your module has a protective pad covering the card-edge connector,
remove it. Store the antistatic container, dust covers, and card-edge connector protective pad in a
clean location from which they can be easily retrieved if you need to uninstall the module.
2Remove any dust covers from the port on the module into which you are installing the XENPAK.
3Holding the module by its sides, insert it into the slot on the I/O module.
4Slide the module as far back into the slot as possible, until you hear it click, indicating that it is
firmly attached.
5Secure the module to the I/O module faceplate by turning the two captive screws clockwise until
they are hand-tight.
NOTE
To ensure that your module is undamaged upon installation, you can correlate factory test data with
your installation site test data by consulting the average power reference values shown on the XENPAL
module test data sheet (Part No. 121074-00) enclosed with your module.
To remove a XENPAK module:
1Turn the two captive screws counter-clockwise until they are completely free from the I/O module
faceplate. (The captive screws remain attached to the XENPAK module.)
WARNING!
Remove the SC fiber-optic connector from the XENPAK module prior to removing the XENPAK
module from the I/O module.
2Gripping both captive screws, gently pull the XENPAK Module out of the slot.
3Place the dust covers back into the XENPAK Module connectors.
4Place the XENPAK module immediately into an antistatic container to protect it from ESD damage
and dust.

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2Site Preparation
This chapter describes how to prepare your site for installing Extreme Networks equipment. It contains
information on environmental and cabling requirements, power requirements, and building and
electrical code organizations.
This chapter describes:
•Planning Your Site on page 20
•Meeting Site Requirements on page 20
•Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements on page 28
•Meeting Power Requirements on page 33
•Applicable Industry Standards on page 36
The requirements described in this chapter are intended for the system administrator, network
equipment technician, or network manager who is responsible for installing and managing the network
hardware. It assumes a working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, and a familiarity
with communications protocols that are used on interconnected LANs. Installation, maintenance, and
removal of a switch, chassis, or its components must be done by qualified service personnel only.
Qualified service personnel have had appropriate technical training and experience that is necessary to
be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed when performing a task and of measures to
minimize the danger to themselves or other people.
By carefully planning your site, you can maximize the performance of your existing network and ensure
that it is ready to migrate to future networking technologies.
To learn more about safety issues and to ensure safety compliance, see Appendix A.
WARNING!
Read the safety information in Appendix A thoroughly before installing your Extreme Networks switch.
Failure to follow this safety information can lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment.

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Site Preparation
Planning Your Site
To install your equipment successfully, you should plan your site carefully. The site planning process
has three major steps:
Step 1: Meeting Site Requirements
Your physical installation site must meet several requirements for a safe and successful installation:
•Building and electrical code requirements
•Environmental, safety, and thermal requirements for the equipment you plan to install
•Distribution rack requirements
Step 2: Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements
After examining your physical site and ensuring all environment requirements are met, you should
evaluate and compare your existing cable plant with the requirements of the Extreme Networks
equipment to determine if you need to install new cables (or cabling).
Step 3: Meeting Power Requirements
To run your equipment safely, you must meet the specific power requirements for the Extreme
Networks equipment that you plan to install.
NOTE
Review and follow the safety information before you install your equipment.
Meeting Site Requirements
This section addresses the various requirements to consider when preparing your installation site,
including:
•Operating Environment Requirements
•Rack Specifications and Recommendations
Operating Environment Requirements
You need to verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements.
Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards. During the early
planning stages of installing or modifying your LAN, it is important that you develop a thorough
understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry.