H3C S5150-EI Series User manual

H3C S5150-EI Switch Series
Installation Guide
Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
http://www.h3c.com
Document version: 5W100-20160415

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Preface
This installation guide describes the appearance, installation, power-on, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of the H3C S5150-EI Switch Series.
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
•Audience.
•Conventions.
•About the H3C S5150-EI documentation set.
•Obtaining documentation.
•Technical support.
•Documentation feedback.
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
•Network planners.
•Field technical support and servicing engineers.
•Network administrators working with the S5150-EI switch series.
Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Port numbering in examples
The port numbers in the documentation are for illustration only and might be unavailable on your
device.
Command conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
from which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } *
Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select at least one.
[ x | y | ... ] *
Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n> The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.

GUI conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
example, the New User window appears; click OK.
> Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create >
Folder.
Symbols
Convention Description
WARNING! An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in personal injury.
CAUTION: An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
IMPORTANT: An alert that calls attention to essential information.
NOTE: An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
TIP: An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Convention Description
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that
supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access
controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.
Represents an access point.
Wireless terminator unit.
Wireless terminator.
Represents a mesh access point.
Represents omnidirectional signals.
Represents directional signals.
Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security
gateway, or load balancing device.
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Convention Description
Represents a security card, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL VPN,
IPS, or ACG card.
About the H3C S5150-EI documentation set
The H3C S5150-EI documentation set includes the following categories of documents:
Category Documents Purposes
Product description and
specifications Marketing brochures Describe product specifications and benefits.
Hardware specifications
and installation
Compliance and safety
manual
CE DOC
Provides regulatory information and the safety
instructions that must be followed during
installation.
Quick started guide Provides basic installation instructions.
Installation guide Provides a complete guide to hardware installation
and hardware specifications.
Power modules user
manual
Describes the appearance, specifications, and
installation and removal of hot-swappable power
modules.
H3C Transceiver
Modules User Guide Describes the appearance and specifications of H3C transceiver modules.
H3C SFP[SFP+][XFP]
Transceiver Modules and
Network Cables
Installation Guide
Guides you through installing SFP/SFP+/XFP
transceiver modules and network cables.
H3C QSFP+ Transceiver
Modules and and
Network Cables
Installation Guide
Guides you through installing QSFP+ transceiver
modules and network cables.
Software configuration Configuration guides Describe software features and configuration
procedures.
Command references Provide a quick reference to all available
commands.
Operations and
maintenance
System log messages Explains the system log messages.
FAQ Covers the most frequently asked questions about
the hardware, software and system specifications.
Troubleshooting Guide Provides troubleshooting information for common
problems of using the product.
MIB Companion Describes the MIBs for the software release.
Release notes
Provide information about the product release,
including the version history, hardware and
software compatibility matrix, version upgrade
information, technical support information, and
software upgrading.

Obtaining documentation
Access the most up-to-date H3C product documentation on the World Wide Web
at http://www.h3c.com.
Click the following links to obtain different categories of product documentation:
[Technical Documents]—Provides hardware installation, software upgrading, and software feature
configuration and maintenance documentation.
[Products & Solutions]—Provides information about products and technologies, as well as solutions.
[Software Download]—Provides the documentation released with the software version.
Technical support
[e-mail]
http://www.h3c.com
Documentation feedback
You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to [e-mail].
We appreciate your comments.

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Contents
Preparing for installation ················································································· 1
Safety recommendations ···································································································································1
Examining the installation site····························································································································1
Temperature/humidity ································································································································2
Cleanliness·················································································································································2
EMI·····························································································································································2
Laser safety················································································································································3
Installation tools ·················································································································································3
Installing the switch························································································· 4
Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack ················································································································5
Installation accessories ······························································································································5
Installation accessories ······························································································································6
Rack-mounting by using front mounting brackets ······················································································6
Rack-mounting by using front and rear mounting brackets (S5150-24S-PWR-EI)····································9
Mounting the switch on a workbench···············································································································13
Grounding the switch ·······································································································································13
Grounding the switch with a grounding strip ····························································································14
Grounding the switch with a grounding conductor buried in the earth ground ·········································16
Grounding the switch by using the AC power cord ··················································································16
Installing/removing a power module ················································································································17
Installing a PSR150 power module ··········································································································18
Removing a PSR150 power module ········································································································19
Installing a PSR360-56A/PSR720-56A/PSR1110-56A power module ····················································19
Removing a PSR360-56A/PSR720-56A/PSR1110-56A power module ··················································21
Connecting the power cord ······························································································································22
Connecting an AC power cord to the switch ····························································································22
Connecting a DC power cord to the switch ······························································································23
Connecting the PSR150-A1 ·····················································································································24
Connecting the PSR150-D1·····················································································································25
Connecting the PSR360-56A/PSR720-56A/PSR1110-56A ·····································································26
Verifying the installation ···································································································································26
Accessing the switch for the first time··························································· 27
Setting up the configuration environment ········································································································27
Connecting the console cable··························································································································27
Connecting the mini USB console cable ··········································································································28
Setting terminal parameters·····························································································································30
Powering on the switch ····································································································································30
Setting up an IRF fabric ················································································ 32
IRF fabric setup flowchart ································································································································32
Planning IRF fabric setup·································································································································33
Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site······················································································33
Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs···································································33
Planning IRF topology and connections···································································································34
Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches ···········································································35
Planning the cabling scheme ···················································································································35
Configuring basic IRF settings ·························································································································37
Connecting the physical IRF ports ···················································································································37
Verifying the IRF fabric setup···························································································································37
Maintenance and troubleshooting································································· 39
Power module failure ·······································································································································39
Fixed power module failure ······················································································································39
Hot swappable power module failure ·······································································································40
Fan failure ························································································································································41

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Configuration terminal display problems··········································································································41
No display ················································································································································41
Garbled display ········································································································································41
Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications ······························· 42
Chassis views ··················································································································································42
S5150X-16S-EI ········································································································································42
S5150X-16ST-EI ······································································································································43
S5150-24S-PWR-EI ·································································································································44
Technical specifications ···································································································································45
Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes ··············································· 48
Power modules and compatibility matrixes······································································································48
Hot swappable power modules························································································································48
Appendix C Ports and LEDs ········································································· 50
Ports·································································································································································50
Console port·············································································································································50
Management Ethernet port ······················································································································50
USB port···················································································································································50
1/10GBASE-T autosensing Ethernet port ································································································51
2.5G/1000/100BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port ··················································································51
SFP+ port·················································································································································51
LEDs ································································································································································54
System status LED···································································································································54
Power module status LED························································································································54
RPS status LED ·······································································································································55
Port mode LED·········································································································································163H55
78HManagement Ethernet port LEDs·············································································································164H55
79H1/10GBASE-T autosensing Ethernet port LED ························································································165H56
80H2.5G/1000/100BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port LED ··········································································166H56
81HSFP+ port LED·········································································································································167H57
82HAppendix D Cooling system·········································································· 168H58
83HCooling system of the S5150X-16S-EI and 5150-24S-PWR-EI switches ················································169H58
84HCooling system of the S5150X-16ST-EI switch ·······················································································170H58
85HIndex ············································································································· 171H60

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Preparing for installation
H3C S5150-EI Switch Series includes the following models:
•S5150X-16S-EI.
•S5150X-16ST-EI.
•S5150-24S-PWR-EI.
Safety recommendations
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by improper use, read the following safety
recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible
hazardous condition.
•Before cleaning the switch, remove all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch
with wet cloth or liquid.
•Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from
entering the switch chassis.
•Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in
case of a fall.
•Ensure good ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the
switch free of obstruction.
•Connect the yellow-green protection grounding cable before power-on.
•Make sure the operating voltage is in the required range.
•To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating.
•To avoid damage caused by improper operation, do not open the chassis even if the switch is
powered off.
•When replacing power modules, wear an ESD wrist strap to avoid damaging the units.
Examining the installation site
The S5150-EI switches must be used indoors. You can mount your switch in a rack or on a
workbench, but make sure:
•Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet and outlet vents for ventilation.
•The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system.
•Identify the hot aisle and cold aisle at the installation site, and make sure ambient air flows into
the switch from the cold aisle and exhausts to the hot aisle.
•Identify the airflow designs of neighboring devices, and prevent hot air flowing out of the
neighboring device from entering the device.
•The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.
•The rack or workbench is reliably grounded.
To ensure correct operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meets
the requirements described in the following subsections.

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Temperature/humidity
Maintain temperature and humidity in the equipment room as described in "Appendix A Chassis
views and technical specifications."
•Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity creepage, mechanical
property change of materials, and metal corrosion.
•Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and bring problems
including loose captive screws and circuit failure.
•High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the
reliability and lifespan of the switch.
For the temperature and humidity requirements of different switch models, see "Technical
specifications."
Cleanliness
Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of
metal components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst
case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.
Table 1 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance Concentration limit (particles/m³)
Dust ≤3 x 104 (no visible dust on the tabletop over three days)
NOTE:
Dust diameter ≥5 μm
The equipment room must also meet strict limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion
and premature aging of components, as shown in Tabl e 2.
Table 2 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas Maximum concentration (mg/m3)
SO20.2
H2S 0.006
NH30.05
Cl20.01
EMI
All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the switch and application
system, adversely affect the switch in the following ways:
•A conduction pattern of capacitance coupling.
•Inductance coupling.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling.
To prevent EMI, perform the following tasks:
•If AC power is used, use a single-phase three-wire power receptacle with protection earth (PE)
to filter interference from the power grid.

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•Keep the switch far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency
devices.
•Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary.
Laser safety
WARNING!
The switch is Class 1 laser device. Do not stare into any fiber port when the switch has power. The
laser light emitted from the optical fiber might hurt your eyes.
Installation tools
•Flat-blade screwdriver
•Phillips screwdriver
•ESD wrist strap
All these installation tools are user supplied.

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Installing the switch
CAUTION:
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open
the chassis, contact H3C for permission. Otherwise, H3C shall not be liable for any consequence.
Figure 1 Hardware installation flow

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Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
Installation accessories
Table 3 Installation accessories for the S5150-EI switches
Chassis Installation
methods Installation requirements Installation procedure
S5150X-16ST-
EI
Using front
mounting brackets
Install the front mounting brackets at
the port side or power module side.
See "Rack-mounting by
using front mounting
brackets."
S5150X-16S-EI Using front
mounting brackets
Install the front mounting brackets at
the port side, power module side, or
the middle-mounting position.
See "Rack-mounting by
using front mounting
brackets."
S5150-24S-PW
R-EI
Using front
mounting brackets
Install the front mounting brackets at
the middle-mounting position.
See "Rack-mounting by
using front mounting
brackets."
Using front and rear
mounting brackets
•Install the front mounting
brackets at the port side or power
module side.
•Install the rear mounting brackets
according to the rack depth.
{If the rack depth is in the
range of 429 to 595 mm
(16.89 to 23.43 in), orient the
bracket with the wide flange
inside the rack.
{If the rack depth is in the
range of 274 to 440 mm
(10.79 to 17.32 in) and the
distance from the rear rack
posts to the inner surface of
the cabinet door is longer
than 153 mm (6.02 in), orient
the bracket with the wide
flange outside the rack.
See "Rack-mounting by
using front and rear
mounting brackets
(S5150-24S-PWR-EI)."
Figure 2 Procedure for rack-mounting by using front mounting brackets
Figure 3 Procedure for rack-mounting by using front and rear mounting brackets
NOTE:
If a rack shelf is available, you can put the switch on the rack shelf, slide the switch to an appropriate
location, and attach the switch to the rack by using the mounting brackets.

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Installation accessories
Table 4 Installation accessories for the S5150-EI switches
Installation accessories S5150X-16S-EI
S5150X-16ST-EI S5150-24S-PWR-EI
Front mounting brackets (Figure 4) Provided Provided
Rear mounting brackets and
load-bearing screws (Figure 5) N/A Provided
Grounding cable Provided Provided
Figure 4 Front mounting bracket
(1) Hole for attaching the bracket to a rack (2) Hole for attaching the bracket to the switch chassis
Figure 5 Rear mounting bracket and load-bearing screw
(1) Hole for attaching the bracket to a rack (2) Load-bearing screw
Rack-mounting by using front mounting brackets
This task requires two people.
To install the switch in a 19-inch rack by using the front mounting brackets:
1. Identify the mounting positions.
2. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
3. Attach the front mounting brackets to the chassis:

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a. Unpack the front mounting brackets and the M4 screws (supplied with the switch) for
attaching the brackets to the switch chassis.
b. Align the round holes in the wide flange of one front mounting bracket with the screw holes
in the chassis. The bracket mounting positions vary by switch model.
−Port side, power module side, or middle installation position for the S5150X-16S-EI.
−Port side or power module side for the S5150X-16ST-EI.
−Middle installation position for the S5150-24S-PWR-EI.
c. Use M4 screws to attach the mounting bracket to the chassis.
d. Repeat the proceeding two steps to attach the other mounting bracket to the chassis.
Figure 6 Attaching the front mounting bracket to the port side (S5150X-16ST-EI)
Figure 7 Attaching the front mounting bracket to the power module side
(S5150X-16ST-EI)

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Figure 8 Attaching the front mounting bracket to the middle installation position
(S5150-24S-PWR-EI)
4. Mount the chassis in the rack:
a. One person supports the chassis bottom with one hand, holds the front part of the chassis
with the other hand, and pushes the chassis into the rack gently
b. The other person uses M6 screws and cage nuts (user supplied) to attach the switch to the
rack.
Figure 9 Mounting the switch in the rack (front mounting brackets at the port side)

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Figure 10 Mounting the switch in the rack (front mounting brackets at the power module
side)
Figure 11 Mounting the switch in the rack (front mounting brackets at the middle
installation position)
Rack-mounting by using front and rear mounting brackets
(S5150-24S-PWR-EI)
This mounting method is applicable only to the S5150-24S-PWR-EI switch. You can install the front
mounting brackets at the port-side or power-side mounting position as needed. The following takes
port-side mounting as an example. The power-side mounting is similar.
This task requires two people.
To install the switch in a 19-inch rack by using the front and rear mounting brackets:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Attach the front mounting brackets and load-bearing screws to the chassis:

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a. Unpack the front mounting brackets and the M4 screws for attaching the brackets to the
switch chassis.
b. Align the round holes in the wide flange of one front mounting bracket with the screw holes
in the port-side mounting position on one side of the chassis (see Figure 12).
c. Use M4 screws (supplied with the switch) to attach the mounting bracket to the chassis.
d. Repeat the proceeding two steps to attach the other mounting bracket to the chassis.
e. Unpack the load-bearing screws.
f. Install the load-bearing screws. Attach the load-bearing screw to one of the two installation
positions as red-marked in Figure 12.
Figure 12 Attaching the front mounting brackets and load-bearing screws to the chassis
(S5150-24S-PWR-EI)
3. Attach the rear mounting brackets to the rack:
Orient the rear mounting brackets with the wide flange inside or outside the rack as required.
a. Install cage nuts (user-supplied) in the mounting holes in the rear rack posts.
b. Attach the rear mounting brackets to the rear posts with M6 screws (user supplied), as
shown in Figure 13.

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Figure 13 Attaching the rear mounting brackets to a rack with the wide flange inside the
rack
Figure 14 Attaching the rear mounting brackets to a rack with the wide flange outside
the rack
4. Mount the switch chassis in the rack:
a. One person supports the chassis bottom with one hand, holds the front part of the chassis
with the other hand, and pushes the chassis into the rack gently.
Make sure the load-bearing screws closely contact with the upper edges of the rear
mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 15.
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b. The other person aligns the oval holes in the front brackets with the mounting holes in the
front rack posts, and attaches the front mounting brackets with M6 screws (user supplied) to
the front rack posts.
Make sure the front and rear mounting brackets have securely attached the switch to the
rack.
Figure 15 Mounting the switch in the rack (with the wide flange of the mounting brackets
inside the rack)