H3C S12500X-AF Series User manual

H3C S12500X-AF Switch Series
Installation Guide
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
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1 Preface
This installation guides you through installation of your S12500X-AF 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.
•
Conventions.
•
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 S12500X-AF 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 optionalsyntaxchoices 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.
T
T
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
You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to [e-mail].
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
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··························································································································································1-4
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 S12500X-AF Switch Series includes the following models:
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S12501X-AF
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S12502X-AF
•
S12504X-AF
•
S12508X-AF
•
S12512X-AF
•
S12516X-AF
Safety recommendations
To avoid possible bodily injury and equipment damage, read Compliance and Safety Manual
provided with the switch and all safety recommendations in this chapter carefully before installation.
The recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.
General safety recommendations
•
Keep the switch clean and dust-free.
•
Do not place the switch on a moist area, and avoid liquid flowing into the switch.
•
Make sure the ground is dry and flat and anti-slip measures are in place.
•
Keep the switch 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 switch when you install and maintain the switch.
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 switch has power.
•
Before performing a task that is hazardous when power is present, make sure the switch 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 switch
. Any attempt to move the switch 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.

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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.
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Lift the chassis by using the chassis handles or by supporting the bottom from the two sides.
•
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 switch reliably. For how to ground your switch, see "Installing the switch."
•
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
switch has power. The laser light emitted from the fiber port might hurt your eyes.
The switch is a Class 1 laser product.
Examining the installation site
The switch must be used indoors. To ensure correct operation and long lifespan of your switch, 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 switch in a rack, make sure the slide rails can support the total
weight of the switch 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 S12500X-AF Switch Series Hardware
Reference.
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 switch, make sure the room temperature meets the requirements
in Table1-1.

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Table1-1 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)
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

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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.
•
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.
Grounding
Using a good grounding system to protect your switch against lightning shocks, interferences, and
ESD is essential to the operating reliability of your switch.
Make sure the equipment room grounding system has a resistance value less than 1 ohm.
For more information about grounding the switch, see "Installing the switch."
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 S12500X-AF Switch Series Hardware
Reference.
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 S12500X-AF
Switch Series Hardware Reference.
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 S12500X-AF Switch Series Hardware Reference.
Cooling
Plan the installation site for adequate ventilation:
•
Leave a minimum of 30 cm (11.81 in) of clearance at the inlet and outlet air vents.
•
The rack for the switch 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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Figure1-1 Airflow through the switch (S12516X-AF switch)
(1) Chassis air intake direction
(2) Chassis air exhaust direction
Space
For easy installation and maintenance, follow these space requirements:
•
Reserve a minimum of 1.2 m (3.94 ft) of clearance between the rack and walls or other devices.
•
Make sure the rack has enough space to accommodate the switch.
For more information about chassis dimensions, see "Device dimensions and rack
requirements."
Installation accessories
Make sure you have all the required installation accessories ready for the installation.
Table1-5 Installation accessories
Product code Description Quantity Applicable
device models
2150A08S S12516X-AF mounting brackets 1 pair S12516X-AF
1
1
1
2
2
2

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Product code Description Quantity Applicable
device models
2150A0CL
S12512X-AF mounting brackets
1 pair S12512X-AF
2150A0AX S12508X-AF mounting brackets 1 pair S12508X-AF

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Product code Description Quantity Applicable
device models
2150A0BW
S12504X-AF mounting brackets
1 pair S12504X-AF
2150A0D6
S12502X-AF mounting brackets
1 pair S12502X-AF
2150A0EH
S12501X-AF mounting brackets
1 pair S12501X-AF
2150A05N
S12501X-AF rack mount rail kit
1 pair of slide rails and
1 pair of chassis rails S12501X-AF
2113A0YW
S12500X-AF MPU filler panel
2 S12516X-AF S12512X-AF
S12508X-AF
2113A1EH
S12504X-AF MPU filler panel
2 S12504X-AF
2113A1P2
S12502X-AF MPU filler panel
2 S12502X-AF

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Product code Description Quantity Applicable
device models
2113A0YV
S12500X-AF LPU filler panel
•S12516X-AF: 16
•S12512X-AF: 12
•S12508X-AF: 8
•S12504X-AF: 4
All S12500X-AF
switch models
2124A01H
S12502X-AF LPU filler panel
1 S12502X-AF
2114A0AV
S12501X-AF LPU filler panel
1 S12501X-AF
2114A0A4
S12502X-AF power module filler panel
4 S12502X-AF
2114A09Q
S12500X-AF power module filler panel
•S12516X-AF: 16
•S12512X-AF: 12
•S12508X-AF: 8
•S12504X-AF: 4
•S12501X-AF: 1
S12516X-AF
S12512X-AF
S12508X-AF
S12504X-AF
S12501X-AF
2114A0A3
S12502X-AF fan tray filler panel
1 S12502X-AF
2150A0AB
S12500X-AF cable management
bracket
•S12516X-AF: 32
•S12512X-AF: 24
•S12508X-AF: 16
•S12504X-AF: 8
•S12502X-AF: 4
S12516X-AF
S12512X-AF
S12508X-AF
S12504X-AF
S12502X-AF

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Product code Description Quantity Applicable
device models
26020141
26020075
M6 screw and cage nut
•S12516X-AF: 30
pairs
•S12512X-AF: 14
pairs
•S12508X-AF: 14
pairs
•S12504X-AF: 12
pairs
•S12502X-AF: 4
pairs
•S12501X-AF: 10
pairs
All S12500X-AF
switch models
2110A042 Releasable cable tie 1 All S12500X-AF
switch models
2110A05W
Hook-and-loop cable tie
1 All S12500X-AF
switch models
0404A0EE
Grounding cable
1 All S12500X-AF
switch models
28050001
ESD wrist strap
1 All S12500X-AF
switch models
04042967
Console cable
1 All S12500X-AF
switch models
14990101
SFP port dust plug
Same number as the
SFP/SFP+ ports
S12500X-AF LPUs
with SFP/SFP+
ports
1499A00C
QSFP port dust plug
Same number as the
QSFP ports S12500X-AF LPUs with QSFP ports
1499A00S
CFP2 port dust plug
Same number as the
CFP2 ports S12500X-AF LPUs with CFP2 ports

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Contents
2 Installing the switch··················································································2-1
Confirming installation preparations················································································································2-1
Installing the switch in a rack ··························································································································2-2
Switch dimensions and rack requirements······························································································2-2
Attaching mounting brackets and chassis rails to the switch··································································2-6
Attaching slide rails to the rack ···············································································································2-7
Installing cage nuts for attaching mounting brackets············································································2-15
Mounting the switch in a rack················································································································2-19
Grounding the switch ····································································································································2-24

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2 Installing the switch
IMPORTANT:
Keep the packages of the switch and the components for future use.
Confirming installation preparations
Before you install the switch, 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 switch.
For information about how to install a rack, see the rack installation guide.
•
The rack is sturdy and reliably grounded.
•
No debris exists inside or around the rack.
•
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 S12500X-AF Switch Series Hardware
Reference.
•
The total height of the switches to be installed is not higher than the available installation height
of the rack and enough clearance is reserved for cable routing.
•
The switch is ready for installation and has been carried to a place near the rack and convenient
for moving.

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Installing the switch in a rack
Switch dimensions and rack requirements
Figure2-1 S12516X-AF switch dimensions
(1) Fan tray handle
(2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
12 mm
(0.47 in)
30 mm
(1.18 in)
931 mm
(36.65 in)
875 mm
(34.45 in) 102 mm
(4.02 in)
1
3
2

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Figure2-2 S12512X-AF switch dimensions
(1) Fan tray handle
(2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
Figure2-3 S12508X-AF switch dimensions
(1) Fan tray handle
(2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
2
3
1
753 mm
(29.65 in)
30 mm
(1.18 in)
875 mm
(34.45 in) 102 mm
(4.02 in)
12 mm
(0.47 in)
12 mm
(0.47 in)
30 mm
(1.18 in)
531 mm
(20.91 in)
875 mm
(34.45 in) 102 mm
(4.02 in)
1
3
2

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Figure2-4 S12504X-AF switch dimensions (with the LSXM104XFAN fan trays)
(1) Fan tray handle
(2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
Figure2-5 S12504X-AF switch dimensions (with the LSXM104XFANH fan trays)
(1) Fan tray handle
(2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
Figure2-6 S12502X-AF switch dimensions
(1) Fan tray handle
(2) Mounting bracket
(3) Cable management bracket
875 mm
(34.45 in)102 mm
(4.02 in)
3
2
30 mm
(1.18 in)
264 mm
(10.39 in)
1
12 mm
(0.47 in)
914 mm
(35.98 in) 102 mm
(4.02 in)
3
2
69 mm
(2.72 in)
264 mm
(10.39 in)
1
12 mm
(0.47 in)
913 mm
(35.94 in) 102 mm
(4.02 in)
133 mm
(5.24 in)
30 mm
(1.18 in)
1
3
2
12 mm
(0.47 in)