H3C S12500R Series Operating and maintenance manual

H3C S12500R
Ethernet Switch Router Series
Installation Quick Start
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Contents
1 Preparing for installation ······························································· 1-1
ESD prevention ······················································································································ 1-1
Examining the installation site ···································································································· 1-1
Installation tools and equipment ································································································· 1-2
2 Installing the device ····································································· 2-1
Device dimensions ·················································································································· 2-1
Rack requirements ·················································································································· 2-3
Slide rail requirements ············································································································· 2-4
Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting brackets ······································································· 2-4
Mounting the device in a rack ···································································································· 2-7
Grounding the device ··············································································································· 2-8
3 Installing FRUs ··········································································· 3-1
Attaching an ESD wrist strap ····································································································· 3-1
Installing MPUs ······················································································································ 3-1
Installing MPUs for the S12516R and S12508R ······································································ 3-1
Installing MPUs for the S12504R ························································································· 3-2
Installing service modules ········································································································· 3-3
Installing service modules ·································································································· 3-4
Installing cable management brackets ·················································································· 3-5
Installing fabric modules ··········································································································· 3-6
Installing a filler panel in a fabric module slot ·········································································· 3-8
Removing a filler panel from a fabric module slot ····································································· 3-9
Installing fan trays ················································································································· 3-10
Installing fan trays for the S12516R or S12508R ··································································· 3-11
Installing fan trays for the S12504R ···················································································· 3-12
Installing power modules ········································································································ 3-12
Connecting the power cord ····································································································· 3-13
Connecting an AC power cord ··························································································· 3-13
Connecting a DC power cord ···························································································· 3-14
(Optional) Installing transceiver modules ···················································································· 3-15
Installing an SFP+/SFP/QSFP+/QSFP28 module ·································································· 3-15
Connecting an SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP28/QSFP+ to SFP+ DAC cable ·········································· 3-16
4 Cabling recommendations ···························································· 70H4-1
33HRouting network cables ············································································································ 71H4-1
34H5 Accessing the device ··································································· 72H5-1
35HConnecting the console cable ···································································································· 73H5-1
36HVerification before login ············································································································ 74H5-1
37HViewing device startup information ······························································································ 75H5-2

1-1
1 Preparing for installation
ESD prevention
To prevent electronic components from electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear an ESD wrist
strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded before you service the
device or its components.
Figure 1-1 Attaching an ESD wrist strap (S12516R)
(1) ESD jack (with an ESD sign)
Examining the installation site
The device must be used indoors. To make sure the device operates correctly and to prolong its
service lifetime, the installation site must meet the load-bearing, temperature, humidity, cleanness,
EMI, grounding, power supply, ventilation, and space requirements.
As a best practice, reserve a minimum clearance of 1.2 m (3.94 ft) between the device and walls or
other devices.
For more information about the installation site requirements, see H3C S12500R Switch Router
Series Installation Guide.

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Installation tools and equipment
No installation tools and equipment are provided with the device. Prepare them yourself as
required.

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2 Installing the device
Device dimensions
Figure 2-1 S12516R dimensions
(1) Fan tray handle (2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket

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Figure 2-2 S12508R dimensions
(1) Fan tray handle (2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
Figure 2-3 S12504R dimensions (with the LSXM104XFAN fan trays)
(1) Fan tray handle (2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
Figure 2-4 S12504R dimensions (with the LSXM104XFANH fan trays)
(1) Fan tray handle (2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket

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Rack requirements
Table 2-1 Device dimensions and rack requirements
Model Device dimensions Rack requirements
S12516R
• Height—931 mm (36.65 in) (21 RU)
• Width—440 mm (17.32 in)
• Total depth—977 mm (38.46 in)
{ 857 mm (33.74 in) for the chassis
{ 102 mm (4.02 in) from the rear side of
the mounting bracket front ear to the
management bracket front end
{ 875 mm (34.45 in) from the rear side
of the mounting bracket front ear to the
fan tray handle at the rear of the
chassis
• A minimum of 1.1 m (3.61 ft)
in depth (recommended.)
• A minimum of 130 mm (5.12
in) from the front rack post to
the front door.
• A minimum of 950 mm (37.40
in) from the front rack post to
the rear door.
S12508R
• Height—531 mm (20.91 in) (12 RU)
• Width—440 mm (17.32 in)
• Total depth—977 mm (38.46 in)
{ 857 mm (33.74 in) for the chassis
{ 102 mm (4.02 in) from the rear side of
the mounting bracket front ear to the
management bracket front end.
{ 875 mm (34.45 in) from the rear side
of the mounting bracket front ear to the
fan tray handle at the rear of the
chassis
S12504R
• Height—264 mm (10.39 in) (6 RU)
• Width—440 mm (17.32 in)
• Depth—977 mm (38.46 in) when the
LSXM104XFAN fan trays are installed
{ 857 mm (33.74 in) for the chassis
{ 102 mm (4.02 in) from the rear side of
the mounting bracket front ear to the
management bracket front end
{ 875 mm (34.45 in) from the rear side
of the mounting bracket front ear to the
fan tray handle at the rear of the
chassis
• Depth—1016 mm (40 in) when the
LSXM104XFANH fan trays are installed
{ 857 mm (33.74 in) for the chassis
{ 102 mm (4.02 in) from the rear side of
the mounting bracket front ear to the
management bracket front end
{ 914 mm (35.98 in) from the rear side
of the mounting bracket front ear to the
fan tray handle at the rear of the
chassis
NOTE:
As a best practice, use a rack that has a single door at the front.

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Slide rail requirements
IMPORTANT:
The device is heavy. Install the device at the lowest possible position.
Attach the required slide rails to the rack before you mount the device in the rack. For more
information about attaching slide rails, see the installation guide for the slide rails.
Before attaching the slide rails, read signs on the slide rails to identify the right and left slide rails
and their front and rear ends. Mount the front end of the slide rails to the front rack posts. Make sure
the slide rail installation positions are at the same height on the four rack posts.
Table 2-2 Slide rail requirements
Device
model
Max. chassis
weight (full
configuration)
Applicable slide rails
Slide rail model Adjustment range Occupied
space
S12516R 400 kg (881.85 lb) LSXM1BSR 630 mm (24.80 in) to
900 mm (35.43 in) 1 U
S12508R 220 kg (485.02 lb)
LSXM1BSR 630 mm (24.80 in) to
900 mm (35.43 in) 1 U
LSTM2KSGD0 500 mm (19.69 in) to
800 mm (31.50 in) 2 U
S12504R 120 kg (264.55 lb) LSVM1BSR10 630 mm (24.80 in) to
850 mm (33.46 in) N/A
NOTE:
• The LSXM1BSR slide rail kit includes a left slide rail, a right slide rail, and a front plate. When
attaching the slide rails to the rack, make sure all accessories are correctly installed.
• Flanges of the LSVM1BSR10 slide rails are at the bottom so the slide rails do not occupy rack
space.
Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting
brackets
Before mounting the chassis in the rack, install cage nuts on the front rack posts for attaching the
mounting brackets:
1. As shown in Figure 2-5, Figure 2-6, and Figure 2-7, determine the cage nut installation holes
and then mark them on the front rack post.
2. Install cage nuts in the marked square holes on the front rack posts.
For the S12516R and S12508R, cage nuts are not needed for the top two marked square
holes on the right front rack post.
For the S12504R, install cage nuts in all the marked square holes.

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Figure 2-5 Installing cage nuts (S12516R)

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Figure 2-6 Installing cage nuts (S12508R)
Figure 2-7 Installing cage nuts (S12504R)
1U
2U
4U
2U
1U
2U

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Mounting the device in a rack
WARNING!
To avoid device damage or bodily injury, follow these guidelines to lift and move the device:
• The device is heavy. As a best practice, use a forklift to lift and move the device.
• To move the device manually, use a minimum of four people. Remove fan trays, power
modules, and filler panels from the device before moving it. Reinstall these components after
installing the device in the rack.
• Use the chassis handles, rather than the handles of the components (fan trays, power modules,
and modules) as well as the chassis air vents, to move the chassis.
WARNING!
After you place the device on the slide rails installed on the rack, do not leave go of your hands
immediately because this might tip the device, damaging the device or even causing bodily injury.
To mount the device in the rack:
1. Face the rear of the chassis towards the front of the rack.
2. Place the device on the slide rails from the front of the rack and slide the device along the
guide rails until the mounting brackets on the device touch the front rack posts tightly, as
shown by callout 2 in Figure 2-8.
3. Use screws provided with the device to attach the mounting brackets to the rack posts.
For the S12516R and S12508R, the name plate on the upper right corner of the front panel
covers two mounting screw holes on the mounting brackets. Screws are not needed for these
two mounting holes.
If the mounting holes in the mounting brackets cannot align with the cage nuts on the rack,
verify the following items:
{ The bottom edge of the slide rail aligns with the middle of the narrower metal area between
holes.
{ The cage nuts are installed in the correct holes.

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Figure 2-8 Mounting the device in the rack (S12516R)
(1) Chassis handle (2) Slide the chassis into the rack
(3) Use screws to secure the mounting brackets to the rack
Grounding the device
CAUTION:
• Grounding the device reliably is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection. Ground the
device reliably before you use it.
• To guarantee the grounding effect, use the grounding cable (yellow-green grounding cable)
provided with the device.
• Connect the grounding cable to the earthing system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to
a fire main or lightning rod.
To connect the grounding cable to a grounding strip:
1. Unpack the grounding cable.
The grounding cable provided with the device is compliant with the NEBS standards. The
two-hole grounding lug of the grounding cable is used for connecting the chassis. The ring
terminal of the grounding cable is used for connecting the grounding strip.
2. Remove the grounding screws from the grounding holes at the rear of the chassis.
A grounding sign is provided with the grounding holes, as shown by callout 2 in Figure 2-9.
3. Use grounding screws to attach the two-hole grounding lug of the grounding cable to the
chassis.
4. Connect the ring terminal of the grounding cable to a grounding post of the grounding strip,
and fasten the grounding cable to the grounding strip with the hex nut.
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2
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Figure 2-9 Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip (S12516R)
(1) Use the grounding screws to attach the two-hole grounding lug to the grounding point
(2) Grounding sign (3) Grounding strip (4) Grounding post
(5) Ring terminal (6) Hex nut
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5
6
2
3
1

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3 Installing FRUs
This section describes the installation procedures for the MPUs, service modules, fabric modules,
fan trays, and power modules. For the compatibility matrix between these modules and the device
models, see H3C S12500R Switch Router Series Installation Guide.
WARNING!
Long-time exposure to strong air flow might cause discomfort. As a best practice, do not stand
close to the air outlet vents while the device is operating. If you must be next to the device on the ai
r
outlet vent side for an extended period, avoid the air flow or take other protective measures.
CAUTION:
For good ventilation of the device, install filler panels in empty FRU slots.
Attaching an ESD wrist strap
To prevent electronic components from ESD damage, wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it
makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded before you install FRUs. See Figure 1-1 for
attaching an ESD wrist strap.
Installing MPUs
CAUTION:
• If you are not to install an MPU in an MPU slot, keep the filler panel in the slot.
• When you install an MPU, avoid damaging the connectors on the MPU.
• To prevent a filler panel from being drawn into the chassis when fan speed is high, use both
hands to grasp the filler panel by its two sides during filler panel installation and removal on an
operating device.
You can install one MPU, or two MPUs for redundancy on the device. If you are to install one MPU,
install it in either of the MPU slots.
Installing MPUs for the S12516R and S12508R
For the S12516R and S12508R, the ejector levers of the MPUs and the ejector lever seats on the
MPU slots have pink marks. The MPU installation procedure is the same for the S12516R and
S12508R. The following procedure installs an MPU on an S12516R.
To install an MPU:
1. As shown by callout 1 in Figure 3-1, remove the filler panel from the target MPU slot.
Keep the removed filler panel secure for future use.
2. As shown by callout 2 in Figure 3-1, orient the MPU with the lettering on it upright. Push the
MPU slowly and steadily into the slot along the guide rails. Avoid touching other components in
the chassis.
3. As shown by callout 3 in Figure 3-1, pull the ejector levers of the MPU outward when most part
of the MPU is inserted in the slot.
4. Push the MPU until the ejector levers make close contact with the slot edges.

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5. As shown by callout 4 in Figure 3-1, continue to push the MPU by its middle part on the front
panel until you cannot move it.
6. As shown by callout 5 in Figure 3-1, push the ejector levers inward until they come in close
contact with the front panel.
7. As shown by callout 6 in Figure 3-1, fasten the captive screws on the MPU.
Figure 3-1 Installing an MPU (S12516R)
(1) Loosen the captive screws and remove the filler panel
(2) Insert the MPU into the slot (3) Pull the ejector levers outward
(4) Push the MPU by the middle part on the front panel
(5) Pull the ejector levers inward (6) Fasten the captive screws
Installing MPUs for the S12504R
The S12504R MPU marks and MPU slot edges are pink-marked.
To install an MPU for the S12504R:
1. As shown by callout 1 in Figure 3-2, remove the filler panel from the target MPU slot.
Keep the removed filler panel secure for future use.
2. As shown by callout 2 in Figure 3-2, pivot up the handle of the MPU.
3. As shown by callout 3 in Figure 3-2, orient the MPU with lettering on it upright. Push the MPU
slowly and steadily into the slot along the guide rails. Avoid touching other components in the
chassis.
4. As shown by callout 4 in Figure 3-2, push the MPU until the handle makes close contact with
the slot edges.
5. As shown by callout 5 in Figure 3-2, continue to push the MPU handle until the MPU is secure
in position.
6. Fasten the captive screws on the MPU.
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2
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4
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6

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Figure 3-2 Installing an MPU (S12504R)
(1) Loosen the captive screws and remove the filler panel
(2) Pivot up the handle
(3) Push the MPU into the slot along the guide rails
(4) Push the MPU until the handle makes close contact with the slot edges
(5) Push the handle until the MPU is secure in position
(6) Fasten the screws on the MPU
Installing service modules
CAUTION:
• To prevent a filler panel from being drawn into the chassis when the fan speed is high, use both
hands to grasp the filler panel by its two sides during filler panel installation and removal on an
operating device.
• To avoid module damage or operation failure, use Type H service modules only with Type H
fabric modules. Type H service modules have a character of H in their module identifiers
(LSXM1CGQ36HBR1 for example). Type H fabric modules have a character string of SFH in
their module identifiers (LSXM2SFH16CR1 for example).
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3
2
5
4
6

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Installing service modules
CAUTION:
Install filler panels in the empty service module slots.
The service module ejector levers and the ejector lever seats on the service module slots have
purple marks.
To install a service module:
1. Remove the filler panel from the target service module slot.
The filler panel removal procedure is the same for service module and MPU slots. You can see
callout 1 in Figure 3-1 for reference.
Keep the removed filler panel secure for future use.
2. As shown by Figure 3-3, orient the service module with the lettering on it upright. Push the
service module slowly and steadily into the slot along the guide rails. Avoid touching other
components in the chassis.
3. As shown by callout 2 in Figure 3-3, pull the ejector levers of the service module outward when
most part of the service module is inserted in the slot.
4. Push the service module until the ejector levers make close contact with the slot edges.
5. As shown by callout 3 in Figure 3-3, continue to push the service module by its middle part on
the front panel until you cannot push it further.
6. As shown by callout 4 in Figure 3-3, push the ejector levers inward until they come in close
contact with the front panel.
7. As shown by callout 5 in Figure 3-3, fasten the captive screws on the service module.

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Figure 3-3 Installing a service module (S12516R)
(1) Push the service module slowly along the guide rails into the slot (2) Pull the ejector levers outward
(3) Push the service module by the middle part on the front panel (4) Pull the ejector levers inward
(5) Fasten the captive screws on the service module
Installing cable management brackets
The cable management brackets are installed on the two sides of the service module slots. As a
best practice, install cable management brackets after you have installed service modules.
As shown in Figure 3-4, insert the cable management bracket end that has a spring tab into the
cable management bracket hole until the bracket has close contact with the hole.
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2
2
3
4
4
5

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Figure 3-4 Installing a cable management bracket (S12516R)
(1) Spring tab on the cable management bracket
(2) Align the cable management bracket with the bracket hole
NOTE:
You must press the spring tab while you are removing a cable management bracket.
Installing fabric modules
WARNING!
When you hot swap a fabric module, only one fan tray is operating and it automatically increases
the fan rotation speed and makes louder noise. Take protection measures such as wearing an
earmuff or earplug. In addition, make good preparation before the hot swapping to minimize the
operation time.
CAUTION:
• When you install a fabric module, avoid damaging the connectors on it.
• Fan trays cover fabric module slots. Before installing a fan tray, install fabric modules or filler
panels in the fabric module slots the fan tray will cover.
• To replace or install fabric modules in the slots covered by both fan trays when the device is
operating, do not remove both fan trays at the same time. Remove one fan tray to replace or
install fabric modules in slots covered by the fan tray, and then reinstall the fan tray. You can
remove the other fan tray only after this fan tray operates correctly.
• To avoid module damage or operation failure, use Type H fabric modules only with Type H
service modules. Type H fabric modules have a character string of SFH in their module
identifiers (LSXM2SFH16CR1 for example).Type H service modules have a character of H in
their module identifiers (LSXM1CGQ36HBR1 for example).
The device comes with all fabric module slots empty. Purchase fabric modules and filler panels as
required.