H3C S12500G-EF Series User manual

H3C S12500G-EF Switch Series
Installation Guide
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Preface
This installation guides you through installation of your S12500G-EF switch, including preparing for
installation, installing the device, installing FRUs, connecting the device to the network,
troubleshooting, and replacement procedures.
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
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Audience.
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Conventions.
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Documentation feedback.
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
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Network planners.
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Field technical support and servicing engineers.
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Network administrators working with the S12500G-EF switches.
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 syntaxchoices separated byvertical
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.

Convention
Description
> 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.
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T
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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.
Documentation feedback
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Contents
1 Preparing for installation··········································································1-1
Safety recommendations ································································································································1-1
General safety recommendations···········································································································1-1
Electricity safety······································································································································1-1
Handling safety ·······································································································································1-1
ESD prevention·······································································································································1-2
Laser safety·············································································································································1-2
Examining the installation site·························································································································1-2
Weight support········································································································································1-2
Temperature············································································································································1-2
Humidity··················································································································································1-3
Cleanliness··············································································································································1-3
EMI··························································································································································1-3
Grounding ···············································································································································1-4
Power······················································································································································1-4
Cooling····················································································································································1-4
Space······················································································································································1-5
Installation accessories···························································································································1-5

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1 Preparing for installation
H3C S12500G-EF Ethernet Switch Series includes the following models:
•
S12516G-EF
•
S12508G-EF
Safety recommendations
To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read Compliance and Safety Manual
provided with the device and all safety recommendations in this chapter carefully before installation.
The recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.
General safety recommendations
•
Keep the device clean and dust-free.
•
Do not place the device on a moist area, and avoid liquid flowing into the device.
•
Make sure the ground is dry and flat and anti-slip measures are in place.
•
Keep the device and installation tools away from walk areas.
•
Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry (for example, necklace) or any other things that could get
caught in the device when you install and maintain the device.
Electricity safety
•
Clear the work area of possible electricity hazards, such as ungrounded power extension
cables, missing safety grounds, and wet floors.
•
Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room before installation so you can quickly shut
power off when an electrical accident occurs.
•
Remove all external cables, including power cords, before moving the chassis.
•
Do not work alone when the device has power.
•
Before performing a task that is hazardous when power is present, make sure the device is
completely powered off.
Handling safety
CAUTION:
Do not hold the handle of
a fan tray, a power module, or a card, or the air vents of the chassis to
move the
device. Any attempt to move the device with these parts might
cause equipment damage
and even bodily injury.
Remove power modules, cards, and all external cables, including the power cords, before moving
the chassis. As a best practice, use a mechanical lift, such as forklift truck, to move the chassis.
If no mechanical lift is used, follow these guidelines to move the chassis:
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Cooperate with a minimum of four people to move the chassis.
•
Lift the chassis by using the chassis handles or by supporting the bottom from the two sides.

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Lift and put down the chassis slowly and never move suddenly.
ESD prevention
To prevent the electric component from being damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD), follow
these guidelines:
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Ground the device reliably. For how to ground your device, see "Installing the device."
•
Always wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it is reliably grounded when installing FRUs.
For how to use an ESD wrist strap, see "Installing FRUs."
•
Hold a PCB by its edges. Do not touch any electronic components or printed circuit.
•
Put cards away in antistatic bags for future use.
Laser safety
WARNING
!
Do not stare into any
fiber port or view directly with non-attenuating optical instruments when the
device has power. The laser light emitted from the fiber port might hurt your eyes.
The device is a Class 1 laser product.
Examining the installation site
The device must be used indoors. To ensure correct operation and long lifespan of your device, the
installation site must meet the requirements in this section.
Weight support
Make sure the floor can support the total weight of the rack, chassis, cards, power modules, and all
other components. To mount the device in a rack, make sure the slide rails can support the total
weight of the device and its accessories (cards, power modules, and transceiver modules).
Additionally, the floor and slide rail loading plan must also consider system expansion, such as
adding more cards. For more information, see H3C S12500G-EF Switch Series Hardware
Information and Specifications.
Temperature
CAUTION:
If condensation appears on the chassis when you move it to a high
-temperature environment, dry
the chassis before powering it on to avoid short circuits.
To ensure correct operation of the device, make sure the room temperature meets the requirements
in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Temperature requirements
Temperature Range
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)

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Humidity
Maintain appropriate humidity in your equipment room, as described in Table 1-2.
•
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.
Table 1-2 Humidity requirements
Humidity Range
Operating humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Storage humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Cleanliness
Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of
metal components and contact points. In the worst case, electrostatic adsorption can cause
communication failure.
Table 1-3 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance Concentration limit (particles/m3)
Dust particles ≤ 3 x 104
(No visible dust on desk in three days)
NOTE:
Dust particle diameter ≥ 5 µm
The equipment room must also meet limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and
premature aging of components, as shown in Table 1-4.
Table 1-4 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas Max. (mg/m3)
SO20.2
H2S 0.006
NH30.05
Cl20.01
EMI
All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the device and application
system, adversely affect the device in the following ways:
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A conduction pattern of capacitance coupling.
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Inductance coupling.
•
Electromagnetic wave radiation.
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Common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling.

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To prevent EMI, perform the following tasks:
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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 device far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency
devices.
•
Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary.
Grounding
Using a good grounding system to protect your device against lightning shocks, interferences, and
ESD is essential to the operating reliability of your device.
Make sure the equipment room grounding system has a resistance value less than 1 ohm.
For more information about grounding the device, see "Installing the device."
Power
Perform the following tasks to meet the power requirements:
1. Calculate the system power consumption.
The system power consumption varies by card type and density. For more information about
system power consumption calculation, see H3C S12500G-EF Switch Series Hardware
Information and Specifications.
2. Identify the number of power modules.
The total maximum output power of all power modules must be higher than the system power
consumption. For more information about available power modules, see H3C S12500G-EF
Switch Series Hardware Information and Specifications.
3. Verify that the power system at the installation site meets the requirements of the power
modules, including the input method and rated input voltage. For more information about power
module specifications, see H3C S12500G-EF Switch Series Hardware Information and
Specifications.
Cooling
Plan the installation site for adequate ventilation:
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Leave a minimum of 30 cm (11.81 in) of clearance at the inlet and outlet air vents.
•
The rack for the device has a good cooling system.
•
The installation site has a good cooling system.
•
Verify that the airflow design of the chassis meets the airflow design of the installation site.

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Figure 1-1 Airflow through the device (S12516G-EF)
(1) Chassis air intake direction
(2) Chassis air exhaust direction
Space
For easy installation and maintenance, follow these space requirements:
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Reserve a minimum of 0.8 m (2.62 ft) of clearance between the rack and walls or other devices.
•
Make sure the rack has enough space to accommodate the device.
For information about device dimensions and rack requirements, see "Device dimensions and
rack requirements."
Installation accessories
Before installation, make sure you have all the required installation accessories.

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Table 1-5 Installation accessories
Product code Description Quantity Applicable device
models
2150A0HX
S12516G-EF mounting brackets
1 pair S12516G-EF
2150A0J6
S12508G-EF mounting brackets
1 pair S12508G-EF
2113A35S
S12516G-EF MPU filler panel
1 S12516G-EF
2113A341 S12508G-EF MPU filler panel 1 S12508G-EF

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Product code Description Quantity Applicable
device
models
2113A33T
S12500G-EF service module filler panel
•S1251
6G-E
F: 15
•S1250
8G-E
F: 7
All S12500G-EF
models
2114A0FA
S12500G-EF power module filler panel
•S1251
6G-E
F: 11
•S1250
8G-E
F: 5
All S12500G-EF
models
2112A0BQ
S12500G-EF power module slot adapter guide rail
•S1251
6G-E
F: 12
•S1250
8G-E
F: 6
All S12500G-EF
models
•2150A0J1
•2150A0J0
S12516G-EF cable management bracket
•Upper
cable
mana
geme
nt
brack
et: 1
pair
•Lower
cable
mana
geme
nt
brack
et: 1
pair
S12516G-EF
2150A0J0 S12508G-EF cable management bracket 1 pair S12508G-EF

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Product code Description Quantity Applicable
device
models
•26020141
•26020075
M6 screw and cage nut
•S1251
6G-E
F: 30
kits
•S1250
8G-E
F: 14
kits
All S12500G-EF
models
0404A1T8
Grounding cable
1 All S12500G-EF
models
28050001
ESD wrist strap
1 All S12500G-EF
models

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Contents
2 Installing the device·················································································2-1
Confirming installation preparations················································································································2-1
Installing the device in a rack··························································································································2-2
Device dimensions and rack requirements·····························································································2-2
Attaching slide rails to the rack ···············································································································2-4
Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting brackets··············································································2-8
Mounting the device in a rack ·················································································································2-9
Grounding the device····································································································································2-11

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2 Installing the device
IMPORTANT:
Keep the packages of the device and the components for future use.
Confirming installation preparations
Before you install the device, verify that:
•
You have read "Preparing for installation" carefully and the installation site meets all the
requirements.
•
A 19-inch rack is ready for use and the rack has enough space to accommodate the device.
For information about how to install a rack, see the rack installation guide.
•
The rack is sturdy and reliably grounded.
•
No obstruction inside or outside the rack interfere with installation of the chassis.
•
The heaviest device is placed at the bottom of the rack.
•
The rack can provide power as required by the device. For information about the system power
consumption and power module specifications, see H3C S12500G-EF Switch Series Hardware
Information and Specifications.
•
The total height of the devices to be installed is not higher than the available installation height
of the rack and enough clearance is reserved for cable routing.
•
The device is ready for installation and has been carried to a place near the rack and
convenient for moving.

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Installing the device in a rack
Device dimensions and rack requirements
Figure 2-1 S12516G-EF dimensions
(1) Mounting bracket
(2) Cable management bracket

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Figure 2-2 S12508G-EF dimensions
(1) Mounting bracket
(2) Cable management bracket
To mount the device in an enclosed rack, make sure the rack meets the requirements described in
Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Device dimensions and rack requirements
Model Chassis dimensions Rack requirements
S12516G-EF
•Height—975.1 mm (38.39 in)/22 RU
•Width—440 mm (17.32 in)
•Depth of the chassis only—640 mm (25.20
in)
•Total depth—759 mm (29.88 in)
112 mm (4.41 in) from the rear side of the
mounting bracket front ear to the cable
management bracket front end
647 mm (25.47 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 800 mm (31.50
in) in depth (recommended)
•A minimum of 115 mm (4.53
in) between the front rack
post and the front door.
•A minimum of 675 mm (26.57
in) between the front rack
post and the rear door.
If the rack size cannot meet the
requirements, contact your H3C
sales representative or contact
H3C Support.
S12508G-EF
•Height—530.6 mm (20.89 in)/12 RU
•Width—440 mm (17.32 in)
•Depth of the chassis only—640 mm (25.20
in)
•Total depth—759 mm (29.88 in)
112 mm (4.41 in) from the rear side of the
mounting bracket front ear to the cable
management bracket front end
647 mm (25.47 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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Attaching slide rails to the rack
IMPORTANT:
The device is heavy. Install the slide rails at the lowest possible position.
Skip this section if slide rails have been installed on the rack.
Before you attach slide rails to the rack, verify that the slide rails can support the total weight of the
device and its accessories. Table 2-2 lists the device weight and applicable slide rails.
Table 2-2 Device weight and applicable slide rails
Device model Applicable slide rails
Model Adjustment range Occupied space
•S12516G-EF
•S12508G-EF
LSXM1BSR 630 to 900 mm (24.80
to 35.43 in) 1 RU
LSTM2KSGD0 500 to 800 mm (19.69
to 31.50 in) 2 RU
LSTM1KSGD0 350 to 500 mm (13.78
to 19.69 in) 2 RU
NOTE:
B
efore installing the switch, make sure you have attached guide rails to the rack. For more
information, see the guide rail user guide.
Attaching the LSXM1BSR slide rails
1. Read the signs on the slide rails to identify the right and left slide rails and their front and rear
ends.
Figure 2-3 Left slide rail
(1) Slide rail installation hole
(2) Sign
(3) Guide rail
(4) Front plate installation hole
(5) Locating tongue
1 RU
1 RU (Rack Unit) = 44.45 mm (1.75 in)
2 3
1
5 4

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Table 2-3 Description for signs on the slide rails
Sign Meaning Remarks
LEFT/FRONT Front end of the left slide rail Mount this end to the front left rack post.
RIGHT/FRONT Front end of the right slide rail Mount this end to the front right rack post.
NOTE:
•
The LSXM1BSR slide rail accessories include the left slide rail, right slide rail, and front
plate.
•
One rack unit (RU) has two standard installation holes and one auxiliary installation hole in
the middle
. The space between a standard installation hole and an auxiliary installation hole
is wider than the space between two adjacent standard installation holes.
2. Mark the slide rail installation positions on the rack posts.
Align the locating tongues of the slide rails with the target auxiliary holes in the rack posts,
as shown by callout 1 in Figure 2-5.
Mark the start installation hole at the same height on each rack post.
3. Install cage nuts in the marked standard hole and the standard hole within the same RU. A total
of eight cage nuts are required, with two cage nuts for each rack post.
4. Align the installation holes on the front end of the slide rail with the cage nuts on a front rack
post.
5. Keep the slide rail horizontal and adjust its length until the locating tongues on the slide rail are
attached to the auxiliary holes on the rack posts.
6. Use M6 screws to secure the slide rail to the front and back rack posts, as shown by callout 2 in
Figure 2-5.
To ensure load bearing, each installation hole of the slide rail requires a screw. A total of four
M6 screws are required to secure the slide rail to the rack.
7. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 to install the other slide rail.
8. Attach the front plate to the rack:
a. Orient the front plate so that the front of the plate faces outward. Figure 2-4 shows the rear
of the plate.
Figure 2-4 Rear of a front plate
(1) Installation hole
b. Align the installation holes in the front plate with the front plate installation holes in the slide
rails, and fasten the screws, as shown by callout 3 in Figure 2-5.
Two M4 screws are required to secure the front plate to the rack.
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