H3C S12500R-2L User manual

H3C S12500R-2L Switch Router
Installation Guide
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Document version: 6W102-20201015

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Preface
This installation guides you through installation of your S12500R-2L switch router. It covers
preparing for installation, installing the device, installing removable components, connecting your
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 H3C S12500R-2L switch router.
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 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.

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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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
You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to inf[email protected].
We appreciate your comments.

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Contents
1 Preparing for installation··········································································1-1
Safety recommendations ································································································································1-1
General safety recommendations···········································································································1-1
Electricity safety······································································································································1-1
Moving 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
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
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Keep the device clean and dust-free.
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Do not place the device on a moist area, and avoid liquid flowing into the device.
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Make sure the ground is dry and flat and anti-slip measures are in place.
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Keep the device and installation tools away from walk areas.
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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
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Clear the work area of possible electricity hazards, such as ungrounded power extension
cables, missing safety grounds, and wet floors.
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Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room before installation so you can quickly shut
power off when an electrical accident occurs.
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Remove all external cables, including power cords, before moving the chassis.
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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.
Moving safety
WARNING
!
Do not hold the handle of
a fan tray, a power supply, or a module, 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 supplies, modules, 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 multiple people to move the chassis.
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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.

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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 "Grounding the device."
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Always wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it is reliably grounded when installing
removable components. For how to use an ESD wrist strap, see "Attaching an ESD wrist strap."
•
Hold a module by its edges. Do not touch electronic components or the printed circuit board
directly with your hands.
•
If you are not to use a module, put it in an antistatic bag and keep it secure.
Laser safety
WARNING
!
Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver
modules might emit invisible laser light. Do not stare into
beams or view directly with optical instruments when the device is operating.
The device is a Class 1 laser product.
Examining the installation site
The device must be used indoors. To ensure correct operation and long service life of your device,
make sure the installation site meets the following requirements.
Weight support
Make sure the floor or ground at the installation site can support the combined weight of the device
and the rack. The total weight of the device includes the chassis and its components (for example,
modules and power supplies) and accessories. For the weights of the device and its components,
see "Weights and dimensions."
To mount the device in a rack, select slide rails that can support the total weight of the device.
To assess the load-bearing requirements for the floor and slide rails, take potential system expansion
(for example, adding more modules) also in consideration.
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.
If the temperature in the equipment room is too high, too low, or changes dramatically, the device
reliability is reduced and its service lifetime is shortened. For long-term, highly available operation of
the device, make sure temperature and humidity in the equipment room meets the requirements
described in Table1-1.
Table1-1 Temperature requirements
Temperature Range
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

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Temperature Range
Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)
Humidity
Maintain appropriate humidity in your equipment room, as described in Table1-2.
•
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.
Table1-2 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.
Table1-3 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 Table1-4.
Table1-4 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.
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Electromagnetic wave radiation.
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Common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling.
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 network has a resistance value less than 1 ohm.
For more information about grounding the device, see "Grounding the device."
Power
Perform the following tasks to provide power as required by the device:
1. Calculate the system power consumption.
The system power consumption varies by module types and quantities. For more information
about the system power consumption, see "Module power consumption and system power
consumption."
2. Identify the number of power supplies based on the system power consumption.
The total maximum output power of all power supplies must be higher than the system power
consumption. For more information about available power supplies, see "Power supplies."
3. Verify that the power system at the installation site meets the requirements of the power
supplies, including the input method and rated input voltage. For more information about power
supply specifications, see "Power supplies."
Cooling
Plan the installation site for adequate ventilation:
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Reserve a minimum clearance of 30 cm (11.81 in) around the inlet and outlet air vents.
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The rack for the device has a good cooling system.
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The installation site has a good cooling system.
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Verify that the airflow of the chassis match that at the installation site.

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Figure1-1 Airflow through the device
(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 clearance of 1.2 m (3.94 ft) between the rack and walls or other devices.
•
Make sure the rack has enough space to accommodate the device. See Table1-5 for rack
requirements.
For more information about chassis dimensions, see "Weights and dimensions."
Table1-5 Device dimensions and rack requirements
Model Chassis dimensions Rack requirements
S12500R-2L
•Height—133 mm (5.24 in)/3 RU
•Width—440 mm (17.32 in)
•Chassis depth—895 mm (35.24 in)
•Total depth—1013 m (39.88 in)
104 mm (4.09 in) from the rack-facing
surface of the mounting brackets to the
front ends of the cable management
brackets
909 mm (35.79 in) from the rack-facing
surface of the mounting brackets to the
power supply handles at the chassis rear
•Aminimum of 1.1 m (3.61 ft)
in depth (recommended)
•Aminimum of 130 mm (5.12
in) between the front rack
post and the front door.
•A minimum of 950 mm
(37.40 in) between the front
rack post and the rear door.
NOTE:
As a best practice, use a rack that has a single door at the front.
Installation accessories
Before installation, make sure you have all the required installation accessories.
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Table1-6 Installation accessories
Product code Description Quantity
2150A0D6
S12500R-2L mounting brackets
1 pair
2113A1P2
S12500R-2L supervisor engine unit (SEU, also
called MPU) filler panel
2
2113A0YV
S12500R-2L interface module filler panel
1
2124A01H
S12500R-2L interface module protective blank
panel
1
2114A0A4
S12500R-2L power supply filler panel
4
2150A0AB
S12500R-2L cable management bracket
4
•26020141
•26020075
M6 screw and cage nut
4 kits
0404A0EE
Grounding cable
1
28050001 ESD wrist strap 1

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Product code Description Quantity
04042967
Console cable
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Contents
1 Installing the device·················································································1-1
Confirming installation preparations················································································································1-1
Installing the device in a rack··························································································································1-1
Device dimensions and rack requirements·····························································································1-1
Attaching slide rails to the rack ···············································································································1-2
Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting brackets··············································································1-3
Mounting the device in a rack ·························································································································1-4
Grounding the device······································································································································1-5

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1 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.
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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.
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The rack is sturdy and reliably grounded.
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No debris exists inside or around the rack.
•
The rack can provide power as required by the device. For information about the system power
consumption, see "Module power consumption and system power consumption." For power
supply specifications such as power input mode and rated input voltage, see "Power supplies."
•
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.
Installing the device in a rack
Device dimensions and rack requirements
To mount the device in an enclosed rack, make sure the rack meets the requirements described in
Table1-1.
Table1-1 Rack requirements
Device dimensions Rack requirements
•Height—133 mm (5.24 in) (3 RU).
•Width—440 mm (17.32 in).
•Chassis depth—895 mm (35.24 in)
•Total depth—1013 mm (39.88 in)
104 mm (4.09 in) from the rack-facing
surface of the mounting brackets to the
front ends of the cable management
brackets
909 mm (35.79 in) from the rack-facing
surface of the mounting brackets to the
power supply handles at the chassis rear
•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
NOTE:
As a best practice, use a rack that has a single door at the front.

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Figure1-1 Device dimensions
(1) Power supply handle
(2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
Attaching slide rails to the rack
To rack-mount the device, select and attach slide rails to the rack. Make sure the slide rails can
support the maximum weight of the device. See Table1-2 for the maximum chassis weight and
applicable slide rails.
Table1-2 Maximum chassis weight and applicable slide rails
Max. chassis weight
(fully configured)
Applicable slide rails
Slide rail model Adjustment range
70 kg (154.32 lb) LSVM1BSR10 630 mm to 900 mm (24.80 in to 35.43 in)
The LSVM1BSR10 slide rails have the load-bearing flanges at its bottom and do not occupy rack
space after device installation. As a best practice, use the provided LSVM1BSR10 slide rails for the
device.
To attach slide rails to the rack:
1. Read the signs on the slide rails to identify the front and rear ends of the slide rails.
2. Identify the 2RU space on the rack posts for installing the slide rails.
3. As shown by callout 1 in Figure1-2, insert the locating pins at the bottom of the slide rails into
the lowest square holes within the 2U space on the rack posts and align the four installation
holes in the slide rails with four square holes on the rack posts.
4. As shown by callout 2 in Figure1-2, mark cage nut installation holes on the rack posts. Make
sure the marked square holes are at the same height on the rack posts.
On the front rack posts, mark the bottom three square holes aligned with the installation
holes on the slide rails. The top aligned square hole will be blocked by the mounting bracket.
On the rear rack posts, mark the four square holes aligned with the installation holes on the
slide rails.
5. As shown by callout 3 in Figure1-2, install cage nuts into the marked square holes on each rack
post.
6. As shown by callout 4 in Figure1-2, use M6 screws with a recommended torque of 30 kgf-cm
(2.94 Nm) to attach the slide rails to the rack posts.
On the front rack posts, use the bottom two cage nuts for attaching the slide rails. The top cage
nut will be used for securing the mounting bracket.
7. Ensure that the load-bearing plane of the slide rails is perpendicular to the four rack posts.
133 mm
(5.24 in)
28 mm
(1.1 in)
909 mm
(35.79 in) 104 mm
(4.09 in)
2
3
1
14 mm
(0.55 in)

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Figure1-2 Installing slide rails
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 Figure1-3, determine and mark the cage nut installation holes on the front rack
posts.
2. Install cage nuts in the marked square holes on the front rack posts. If the square holes have
screws installed, remove them.
1RU
1RU
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Figure1-3 Installing cage nuts
Mounting the device in a rack
WARNING
!
•
Hold the chassis handles to move the device. Do not hold the handle of a fan tray, a power
supply, or a module to move the device. Any attempt to carry the device with these parts might
cause equipment damage or even bodily injury.
•
After you place the device on the slide rails
, do not leave go of your hands immediately because
this might tip the device, damaging the device or even causing bodily injury.
CAUTION:
•
The device is heavy. As a best practice, use a mechanical lift, such as forklift truck, to move and
carry the device to the rack.
•
Do not place your hand into any slot when you move the chassis.
•
Remove the fan trays, power supplies, and filler panels from the device before lifting. Reinstall
these components after installing the device in the rack.
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 into the rack
along the guide rails until the mounting brackets on the device touch the front rack posts tightly,
as shown by callout 1 in Figure1-4.
3. Use the M6 screws provided with the device to attach the mounting brackets to the rack posts.
As a best practice, use a torque of 30 kgf-cm (2.94 Nm) to fasten the M6 screws.
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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1RU

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Figure1-4 Mounting the device in the rack
(1) Slide the chassis into the rack
(2) Use the provided M6 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 yellow-green grounding cable provided with the
device to ground 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.
A grounding strip is required to ground the device. You can ground the device by connecting the
grounding cable to a grounding strip in the equipment room or the grounding strip on the rack.
To ground the device by using 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 1 in Figure1-5.
3. Use grounding screws to attach the two-hole grounding lug of the grounding cable to the
chassis.
As a best practice, use a torque of 30 kgf-cm (2.94 Nm) to fasten the grounding screws.
4. Connect the other end of the grounding cable to a grounding point or grounding strip.
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Figure1-5 Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip
(1) Grounding sign
(2) Use grounding screws to attach the two-hole grounding lug to the grounding point
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