H3C S1200 Series User manual

H3C S1200 Switch Series
Getting Started Guide
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Preface
H3C S1200 Switch Series Getting Started Guide describes the appearance, installation, power-on,
technical specifications, and troubleshooting of the H3C S1200 Switch Series.
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
•Audience.
•Conventions.
•Documentation feedback.
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
•Network planners.
•Field technical support and servicing engineers.
•Network administrators working with the S1200 switch series.
Conventions
The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
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 a minimum of 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 opens; 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.
Represents a wireless terminator unit.
Represents a 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.
Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL
VPN, IPS, or ACG module.
Examples provided in this document
Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,
configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots,
and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.
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Contents
Preparing for installation ····································································1
Safety recommendations ·············································································································1
Examining the installation site·······································································································1
Temperature/humidity ··········································································································2
Cleanliness ························································································································2
EMI ··································································································································2
Installing the switch ··········································································4
Rack mounting ··························································································································4
Horizontal surface mounting ·········································································································6
Wall mounting ···························································································································6
Under-table mounting ·················································································································8
Connecting cables······················································································································9
Connecting network cable ·····································································································9
Installing the SFP/SFP+ transceiver module and optical fibers ······················································9
Connecting the AC power cord····························································································· 10
Connecting the power adapter ····························································································· 10
Verifying the installation············································································································· 11
Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications ··························12
Chassis views ························································································································· 12
S1205 ····························································································································· 12
S1205-PWR ····················································································································· 12
S1208 ····························································································································· 13
S1208-PWR ····················································································································· 13
S1216 ····························································································································· 14
S1224 ····························································································································· 14
S1224F ··························································································································· 15
S1224P-X ························································································································ 15
S1224-PWR ····················································································································· 16
Technical specifications············································································································· 16
Chassis dimensions and weights ·························································································· 16
Ports and interface card slots······························································································· 17
Environmental specifications ······································································································ 17
Power specifications················································································································· 17
AC input voltage specifications ····························································································· 17
DC input voltage specifications····························································································· 18
Power consumption specifications for non-PoE switches ··························································· 18
Power consumption specifications for PoE switches ································································· 18
Appendix B LEDs ··········································································· 19
Power LED ······················································································································ 19
Copper port LEDs·············································································································· 19
Fiber port LEDs················································································································· 20
Appendix C Troubleshooting····························································· 21
Index ···························································································22

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Preparing for installation
The H3C S1200 Switch Series includes models listed in Table 1.
Table 1 H3C S1200 Switch Series models
Series Models Alias
H3C S1200 switch series
H3C S1205 Switch S1205
H3C S1208 Switch S1208
H3C S1216 Switch S1216
H3C S1224 Switch S1224
H3C S1224F Switch S1224F
H3C S1224P-X Switch S1224P-X
H3C S1205-PWR Switch S1205-PWR
H3C S1208-PWR Switch S1208-PWR
H3C S1224-PWR Switch S1224-PWR
Safety recommendations
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury, read the following safety recommendations before
installation. The recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.
•To avoid damage to the electrolytic capacitor in the switch, do not store the switch without
power for more than one year.
•Before cleaning the switch, remove all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch
with a 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.
•Make sure the operating voltage is in the required range.
•To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when the
switch is just powered off.
•The accessories shipped with the switch, including but not limited to power cords, are intended
only for the switch. Please do not use them for other products.
Examining the installation site
The switches must be used indoors. You can mount your switch in a rack, on a horizontal surface, on
a wall, or under a table. Make sure the following requirements are met:
•A minimum of 5 cm (1.97 in) of clearance is reserved at the air inlet and outlet vents for
ventilation.
•The rack has a good ventilation system and the air inlet and outlet vents are not blocked when
the switch is mounted under a table or on a horizontal surface.

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•The rack, table, or horizontal surface is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.
•The rack 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.
Temperature/humidity
Maintain temperature and humidity in the equipment room as described in "Environmental
specifications."
•Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical
property change of materials, and metal corrosion.
•Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and cause problems
including loose mounting screws and circuit failure.
•High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the
reliability and lifespan of the switch.
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 2 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 3 .
Table 3 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.

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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.
•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.

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Installing the switch
WARNING!
Before installing or moving the switch, remove the power cord.
You can install an H3C S1200 switch in a 19-inch rack, on a horizontal surface, on a wall, or under a
table.
Rack mounting
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Verify that the rack is securely grounded and is stable.
3. Select mounting brackets for the switch.
{The S1216 switch uses Type-A mounting brackets, as shown in Figure 1.
{The S1224, S1224F, S1224P-X, and S1224-PWR switches use Type-B mounting brackets,
as shown in Figure 2.
{The S1205, S1205-PWR, S1208, and S1208-PWR switches do not support rack mounting.
4. Attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the chassis with screws.
NOTE:
Mounting brackets are used only for securing the switch to the rack. A rack shelf on the rack is
used to bear the switch weight.
Figure 1 Attaching Type-A mounting brackets to the switch
Figure 2 Attaching Type-B mounting brackets to the switch
5. Place the switch on a rack shelf in the rack. Push the switch in until the oval holes in the
brackets align with the mounting holes in the rack posts.
6. Attach the mounting brackets to the rack posts with screws.

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Figure 3 Attaching Type-A mounting brackets to the rack post
Figure 4 Attaching Type-B mounting brackets to the rack post

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Horizontal surface mounting
IMPORTANT:
•Reserve a clearance of 10 cm (3.9 in) around the chassis for heat dissipation.
•Do not place heavy objects on the switch.
To mount the switch on a horizontal surface:
1. Verify that the horizontal surface is sturdy and reliably grounded.
2. Place the switch bottom up, and clean the round holes in the chassis bottom with a dry cloth.
3. Select rubber feet for the switch.
{The S1205, S1205-PWR, S1208, S1208-PWR, and S1216 switches use Type-A rubber feet,
as shown in Figure 5.
{The S1224, S1224F, S1224P-X, and S1224-PWR switches use Type-B rubber feet, as
shown in Figure 6.
4. Attach the rubber feet to the four round holes in the chassis bottom.
5. Place the switch upside up on the horizontal surface.
Figure 5 Attaching Type-A rubber feet
Figure 6 Attaching Type-B rubber feet
Wall mounting
Only the S1205, S1205-PWR, S1208, S1208-PWR, and S1216 switches can be installed on a wall.
The type of screws used to mount the switch on the wall depends on the wall type. This section uses
a concrete wall as an example.
The screws must be a minimum of 3 mm (0.12 in) and a maximum of 3.8 mm (0.15 in) in diameter.
The screw head must be a minimum of 6 mm (0.24 in) and a maximum of 9.8 mm (0.59 in) in
diameter.

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Figure 7 Wall-mounting anchor kit
To install the switch on a concrete wall:
1. Drill two holes at the same height, as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8 Hole spacing
The hole depth and diameter depend on the wall anchors and screws you use. Make sure you can
push the anchors to their full depth in the holes.
Installation hole spacing varies by switch model, as shown in Tabl e 4 .
Table 4 Installation hole spacing requirements
Product Installation hole spacing
S1205 74 mm (2.91 in)
S1205-PWR 90 mm (3.54 in)
S1208 90 mm (3.54 in)
S1208-PWR 90 mm (3.54 in)
S1216 160 mm (6.30 in)
2. Insert one wall anchor into each hole until the anchors are flush with the wall surface.
3. Drive one screw into each wall anchor, and tighten the screws just enough to keep it secure in
the wall anchor.
Leave a minimum clearance of 1.5 mm (0.06 in) between the base of the screw head and the
wall anchor so the switch can hang on the screws securely.
Figure 9 Driving a screw into a wall anchor

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4. Align the two mounting holes in the switch chassis bottom with the two screws on the wall and
hang the switch.
Make sure the Ethernet ports are facing upwards or downwards and the chassis side panels are
perpendicular to the ground.
Figure 10 Wall mounting
(1) Mounting hole in the switch chassis bottom
Under-table mounting
CAUTION:
•A network-attached switch with cables mounted upside down can be heavy. Verify that the table
is sufficiently strong and of a material that can support the screws that hold the weight of the
switch and the attached cables. Make sure the cables are protected and out of the way.
•Regularly inspect the installation of the switch to ensure that the switch remains securely
anchored and unobstructed.
Only the S1205, S1205-PWR, S1208, S1208-PWR, and S1216 switches support under-table
mounting. The wall mounting screws (provided) can be used when you mount the switch under a
table. This section uses the S1216 as an example.
Figure 11 Under-table mounting

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To mount the switch under a table:
1. Follow the instructions on wall mounting to determine the location of screw holes to be used for
under-table mounting.
2. Align the two mounting holes in the switch chassis bottom with the two screws on the bottom of
the table and hang the switch.
3. Use a third screw to prevent switch movement.
NOTE:
Installation hole spacing varies by switch model. For more information, see Table 4.
Connecting cables
Connecting network cable
Use crossover cable or straight through cable to connect a PC or other network devices to the
Ethernet port of the switch.
Figure 12 Connecting network cable
Installing the SFP/SFP+ transceiver module and optical
fibers
CAUTION:
•Hold the SFP/SFP+ transceiver module by its two sides when you install or remove the module.
Do not touch the golden plating of the module.
•Remove the optical fiber, if any, from a transceiver module before installing it.
To install an SFP/SFP+ transceiver module and optical fibers:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Pivot the clasp of the module up. Holding the module, gently push the module into the slot until
it has firm contact with the slot (when the top and bottom spring tabs catch in the slot).
3. Remove protective sleeves from optical fibers, and the dust plug from the transceiver module.
4. Connect the LC connectors of the optical fibers to the transceiver module.

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NOTE:
•Keep the protective sleeves for future use.
•The fiber ports on the S1224F Switch operate in autonegotiation mode. For the link between the
switch and the peer device to operate correctly, verify that the fiber ports on the peer device also
operate in autonegotiation mode.
•For the link between the S1224P-X Switch and the peer device to operate correctly, set the fibe
r
ports on both devices to operate at the same speed in full duplex mode.
Figure 13 Installing the SFP/SFP+ transceiver module and optical fibers
Connecting the AC power cord
Only the S1216, S1224, S1224F, S1224P-X, and S1224-PWR support an AC power supply.
To connect the AC power cord:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Connect one end of the grounding cable to the grounding screw on the rear panel, and connect
the other end to the ground.
3. Make sure the correct power source is used.
4. Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle on the switch.
5. Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.
6. Examine the power LED. If it is ON, the power connection is correct.
Figure 14 Connecting the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle
Connecting the power adapter
Only the S1205, S1205-PWR, S1208, and S1208-PWR support a power adapter. This section uses
the S1205-PWR as an example.
To connect the power adapter:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.

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2. Connect one end of the grounding cable to the grounding screw on the rear panel, and connect
the other end to the ground.
3. Make sure the correct power source is used.
4. Connect one end of the power adapter to the DC power receptacle on the switch.
5. Connect the other end of the power adapter to the AC power supply.
6. Examine the power LED. If it is ON, the power connection is correct.
Figure 15 Connecting the power adapter
NOTE:
H3C recommends that you ground the S1205-PWR or S1208-PWR if the PD connecting to it is grounded. The
grounding cables are user supplied.
Verifying the installation
After you complete the installation, verify the following items:
•There is enough space for heat dissipation around the switch.
•The rack, table, or horizontal surface is stable.
•The grounding cable is securely connected.
•The correct power source is used.
•The power cords are correctly connected.
•All the interface cables are cabled indoors. If any cable is routed outdoors, verify that the socket
strip with lightning protection and lightning arresters for network ports have been correctly
connected.

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Appendix A Chassis views and technical
specifications
Chassis views
S1205
Figure 16 S1205 front panel
(1) Power LED (2) Copper port LEDs
Figure 17 S1205 rear panel
(1) Security slot (2) 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports
(3) DC Power receptacle
S1205-PWR
Figure 18 S1205-PWR front panel
(1) Power LED (2) Copper port LEDs
(3) PoE status LEDs (4) PoE-MAX LED
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Figure 19 S1205-PWR rear panel
(1) Security slot (2) 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports
(3) DC power receptacle (4) Grounding screw
S1208
Figure 20 S1208 front panel
(1) Power LED (2) Copper port LEDs
Figure 21 S1208 rear panel
(1) Security slot (2) 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports
(3) DC power receptacle
S1208-PWR
Figure 22 S1208-PWR front panel
(1) Power LED (2) Copper port LEDs
(3) PoE status LEDs (4) PoE-MAX LED

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Figure 23 S1208-PWR rear panel
(1) Security slot (2) 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports
(3) DC power receptacle (4) Grounding screw
S1216
Figure 24 S1216 front panel
(1) 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports (2) Copper port LEDs
(3) Power LED
Figure 25 S1216 rear panel
(1) Grounding screw (2) AC power receptacle
S1224
Figure 26 S1224 front panel
(1) 10/100/1000BASE-T copper ports (2) Copper port LEDs
(3) Power LED