H3C S6300 Series User manual

H3C S6300 Switch Series
Installation Guide
Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Preface
H3C S6300 Switch Series Installation Guide describes the procedures for installing, accessing, and
troubleshooting the H3C S6300 Switch Series.
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
•Audience
•Conventions
•About the H3C S6300 documentation set
•Obtaining documentation
•Technical support
•Documentation feedback
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
•Network planners.
•Field technical support and servicing engineers.
•Network administrators working with the S6300 switch series.
Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Port numbering in examples
The port numbers in the documentation are for illustration only and might be unavailable on your
device.
Command conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
from which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } * Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select at least one.
[ x | y | ... ] * Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n> The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.

GUI conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
example, the New User window appears; click OK.
> Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create >
Folder.
Symbols
Convention Description
WARNING! An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in personal injury.
CAUTION: An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
IMPORTANT: An alert that calls attention to essential information.
NOTE: An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
TIP: An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Convention Description
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that
supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access
controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.
Represents an access point.
Wireless terminator unit.
Wireless terminator.
Represents a mesh access point.
Represents omnidirectional signals.
Represents directional signals.
Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security
gateway, or load balancing device.
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Convention Description
Represents a security card, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL VPN,
IPS, or ACG card.
About the H3C S6300 documentation set
The H3C S6300 documentation set includes the following categories of documents:
Category Documents Purposes
Product description and
specifications Marketing brochures Describe product specifications and benefits.
Hardware specifications
and installation
Compliance and safety
manual
Provides regulatory information and the safety
instructions that must be followed during
installation.
Quick start Guides you through initial installation and setup
procedures to help you quickly set up and use your
device with the minimum configuration.
Installation guide Provides a complete guide to hardware installation
and hardware specifications.
Fan tray manual Describes the fan trays available for the switch, their hardware specifications and the installation
and removal procedure.
Power module manual Describes the power modules available for the
switch, their hardware specifications and the
installation and removal procedure.
Transceiver modules
installation guide Guides you through installing SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ transceiver modules.
Transceiver module
manual Describes transceiver modules available for the switch and their specifications.
Software configuration Configuration guides Describe software features and configuration
procedures.
Command references Provide a quick reference to all available
commands.
Operations and
maintenance
MIB Companion Describes the MIBs for the software release.
Release notes
Provide information about the product release,
including the version history, hardware and
software compatibility matrix, version upgrade
information, technical support information, and
software upgrading.

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

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Contents
Preparing for installation ················································································· 1
Safety recommendations ···································································································································1
Examining the installation site····························································································································1
Temperature/humidity ································································································································1
Cleanliness·················································································································································2
EMI·····························································································································································2
Laser safety················································································································································3
Installation tools ·················································································································································3
Installing the switch························································································· 4
Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack ················································································································4
Installation prerequisites ····························································································································4
Mounting brackets and rack mounting rail kit·····························································································5
Rack-mounting procedures at a glance ·····································································································5
Attaching the mounting brackets, chassis rails, and grounding cable to the chassis·································6
Attaching the slide rails to the rack ············································································································8
Mounting the switch in the rack··················································································································9
Grounding the switch ·······································································································································11
Grounding the switch with a grounding strip ····························································································11
Grounding the switch by using the AC power cord ··················································································12
Installing/removing a fan tray ···························································································································13
Installing a fan tray ···································································································································13
Removing a fan tray ·································································································································14
Installing/removing a power module ················································································································14
Installing a power module ························································································································15
Removing a power module ······················································································································16
Connecting the power cord ······························································································································17
Connecting the AC power module ···········································································································17
Connecting the DC power module ···········································································································18
Verifying the installation ···································································································································18
Accessing the switch for the first time··························································· 20
Setting up the configuration environment ········································································································20
Connecting the console cable··························································································································20
Console cable ··········································································································································20
Connection procedure······························································································································20
Setting terminal parameters·····························································································································21
Powering on the switch ····································································································································24
Setting up an IRF fabric ················································································ 25
IRF fabric setup flowchart ································································································································25
Planning IRF fabric setup·································································································································26
Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site······················································································26
Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs···································································26
Planning IRF topology and connections···································································································26
Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches ···········································································27
Planning the cabling scheme ···················································································································28
Configuring basic IRF settings ·························································································································30
Connecting the physical IRF ports ···················································································································30
Accessing the IRF fabric to verify the configuration ·························································································30
Maintenance and troubleshooting································································· 32
Power module failure ·······································································································································32
Fan tray failure ·················································································································································32
Configuration terminal problems ······················································································································32
No terminal display···································································································································32
Garbled terminal display ··························································································································33

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Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications ······························· 34
Chassis views ··················································································································································34
S6300-42QF·············································································································································34
S6300-42QT·············································································································································35
S6300-48S ···············································································································································36
S6300-52QF·············································································································································37
Technical specifications ···································································································································38
Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes ··············································· 40
Power modules ················································································································································40
Fan trays ··························································································································································41
Appendix C Ports and LEDs ········································································· 43
Ports·································································································································································43
Console port·············································································································································43
Management Ethernet port ······················································································································43
USB port···················································································································································43
SFP+ port·················································································································································44
QSFP+ port ··············································································································································45
1/10GBase-T autosensing Ethernet port··································································································47
LEDs ································································································································································48
System status LED···································································································································48
SFP+ port LED·········································································································································48
QSFP+ port LED ······································································································································48
1/10GBase-T autosensing Ethernet port LEDs························································································49
Management Ethernet port LEDs·············································································································49
Appendix D Cooling system·········································································· 50
Index ············································································································· 51

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Preparing for installation
Safety recommendations
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury, read the following safety recommendations before
installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.
•Before cleaning the switch, unplug all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch with
wet cloth or liquid.
•Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from
entering the switch chassis.
•Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in
case of a fall.
•Ensure good ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the
switch free of obstruction.
•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.
•When replacing FRUs, including power modules and fan trays, wear an ESD wrist strap to
avoid damaging the units.
Examining the installation site
The switch must be used indoors.
Mount your switch in a rack and make sure:
•Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet and exhaust vents for ventilation.
•The rack has a good ventilation system.
•Identify the hot aisle and cold aisle at the installation site, and make sure ambient air flows into
the switch from the cold aisle and exhausts to the hot aisle.
•Identify the airflow designs of neighboring devices, and prevent hot air flowing out of the bottom
device from entering the top device.
•The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.
•The rack is correctly grounded.
To ensure normal 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 appropriate temperature and humidity in the equipment room.
•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 bring 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.

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For the temperature and humidity requirements of different switch models, see "Technical
specifications."
Cleanliness
Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of
metal components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst
case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.
Table 1 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance Concentration limit (particles/m³)
Dust ≤3 x 104 (no visible dust on the tabletop over three days)
NOTE:
Dust diameter ≥5 μm
The equipment room must also meet limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion and
premature aging of components, as shown in Table 2.
Table 2 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas Maximum concentration (mg/m3)
SO20.2
H2S 0.006
NH30.05
Cl20.01
EMI
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) might be coupled from the source to the switch through the
following coupling mechanisms:
•Capacitive coupling
•Inductive coupling
•Radiative coupling
•Common impedance coupling
•Conductive coupling
To prevent EMI, use the following guidelines:
•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.
•To prevent signal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or overcurrent caused by lightning
strikes, route interface cables only indoors.

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Laser safety
WARNING!
Do not stare into any fiber port when the switch has power. The laser light emitted from the optical
fiber might hurt your eyes.
The switch is a Class 1 laser device.
Installation tools
The installation tools are not provided with the switch. Prepare them yourself.
•Phillips screwdriver
•ESD wrist strap

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Installing the switch
CAUTION:
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to
open the chassis, contact H3C for permission. Otherwise, H3C shall not be liable for any
consequence caused thereby.
Figure 1 Hardware installation flow
Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
Installation prerequisites
To close the rack door easily, make sure the rack depth for the S6300-42QT switch is a minimum of
1000 mm (39.37 in).
The distance from the front to the rear posts of the rack must meet the requirements described
in Table 3.
You must use both the mounting bracket and the rack mounting rail kit to rack-mount the switch.

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Table 3 Requirements for the distance from the front to rear posts
Switch model Installation method Minimum
distance Maximum distance
•S6300-42QF
•S6300-48S
•S6300-52QF
Using mounting brackets and short
slide rails (supplied with the switch) 401 mm (15.79 in) 654 mm (25.75 in)
Using mounting brackets and long
slide rails (optional) 621 mm (24.45 in) 874 mm (34.41 in)
S6300-42QT Using mounting brackets and short
slide rails (supplied with the switch) 405 mm (15.94 in) 854 mm (33.62 in)
Mounting brackets and rack mounting rail kit
The switch comes with a pair of mounting brackets (see Figure 2) and a rack mounting kit that
includes a pair of chassis rails and a pair of slide rails (see Figure 3).
Figure 2 1U mounting bracket kit
Figure 3 Rack mounting rail kit
(1) Chassis rail (2) Slide rail
Rack-mounting procedures at a glance
Figure 4 Rack-mounting procedure
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NOTE:
If a rack shelf is available, you can put the switch on the rack shelf, slide the switch to an appropriate
location, and attach the switch to the rack with the mounting brackets.
Attaching the mounting brackets, chassis rails, and
grounding cable to the chassis
The switch has one front mounting position (near the network ports) and one rear mounting position
(near the power modules).
The switch has one primary grounding point (with a grounding sign) and two auxiliary grounding
points. Use the primary grounding point whenever possible. If the primary grounding point fails or is
not suitable for the installation site, use one of the auxiliary grounding points.
Figure 5 Mounting and grounding positions of the S6300-42QT
(1) Auxiliary grounding point 2 (2) Rear mounting position
(3) Primary grounding point (4) Auxiliary grounding point 1
(5) Front mounting position
Figure 6 Mounting and grounding positions of the S6300-42QF/S6300-48S/S6300-52QF
(1) Auxiliary grounding point 2 (2) Rear mounting position
(3) Primary grounding point (4) Auxiliary grounding point 1
(5) Front mounting position
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Attaching the mounting brackets and chassis rails to the chassis
1. Align the mounting brackets with the screw holes in the rear mounting position (see Figure 7) or
front mounting position (see Figure 8).
2. Use M4 screws (supplied with the switch) to attach the mounting brackets to the chassis.
3. Align the chassis rails with the rail mounting holes in the chassis:
{If the mounting brackets are in the rear mounting position, align the chassis rails with the
screw holes at the front of the side panels (see Figure 7).
{If the mounting brackets are in the front mounting position, align the chassis rails with the
screw holes at the rear of the side panels (see Figure 8).
4. Use M4 screws (supplied with the switch) to attach the chassis rails to the chassis.
NOTE:
Secure the mounting brackets and chassis rails to both sides of the chassis in the same way.
Connecting the grounding cable to the chassis
CAUTION:
The primary grounding point and auxiliary grounding point 1 are located on the left side panel. If you
use one of these grounding points, you must connect the grounding cable to the grounding point
before you mount the switch in the rack.
To connect the grounding cable to a chassis grounding point, for example, the primary grounding
point:
1. Choose a grounding point.
2. Unpack the grounding cable and grounding screws.
3. Align the two-hole grounding lug at one end of the cable with the grounding holes of the
grounding point, insert the grounding screws into the holes, and tighten the screws with a
screwdriver to attach the grounding lug to the chassis, as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7 Attaching the rear mounting brackets/chassis rails/grounding cable to the chassis
Figure 8 Attaching the front mounting brackets/chassis rails to the chassis
NOTE:
H3C recommends that you use the primary grounding point or auxiliary grounding point 1 because
the grounding cable and grounding screw that come with the switch are suitable only for these two
grounding points.
Attaching the slide rails to the rack
1. Identify the rack attachment position for the slide rails, and mark cage nut installation positions
on the rack posts.
2. Install cage nuts (user-supplied) in the mounting holes in the rack posts.

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3. Align the screw holes in one slide rail with the cage nuts in the rack post on one side, and use
screws (user supplied) to attach the slide rail to the rack, as shown in Figure 9.
4. Repeat the preceding step to attach the other slide rail to the rack post on the other side.
Keep the two slide rails at the same height so the slide rails can attach into the chassis rails.
Figure 9 Installing the slide rails
Mounting the switch in the rack
This task requires two people.
To mount the switch in the rack:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well grounded.
2. Verify that the mounting brackets and chassis rails have been securely attached to the switch
chassis.
3. Verify that the slide rails have been correctly attached to the rear rack posts.
4. Install cage nuts (user-supplied) to the front rack posts and make sure they are at the same
level as the slide rails.
5. Supporting the bottom of the switch, align the chassis rails with the slide rails on the rack posts,
as shown in Figure 10. Work with another person to slide the chassis rails along the slide rails
until the mounting brackets are flush with the rack posts.
6. Use screws (user-supplied) to attach the mounting brackets to the rack, as shown in Figure 11.
To secure the switch in the rack, make sure the front ends of the slide rails reach out of the
chassis rails.

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Figure 10 Mounting the switch in the rack (1)
Figure 11 Mounting the switch in the rack (2)

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Grounding the switch
WARNING!
Correctly connecting the switch grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection.
The power input end of the switch has a noise filter, whose central ground is directly connected to the
chassis to form the chassis ground (commonly known as PGND). You must securely connect this
chassis ground to the earth so the faradism and leakage electricity can be safely released to the
earth to minimize EMI susceptibility of the switch.
You can ground a switch by using a grounding strip at the installation site or the AC power cord
connected to the switch.
NOTE:
The power and grounding terminals in this section are for illustration only.
Grounding the switch with a grounding strip
WARNING!
Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a
fire main or lightning rod.
If a grounding strip is available at the installation site, connect the grounding cable to the grounding
strip.
To connect the grounding cable:
1. Attach the two-hole grounding lug at one end of the grounding cable to a grounding point on the
switch chassis (see "Connecting the grounding cable to the chassis").
2. Remove the hex nut of a grounding post on the grounding strip.
3. Attach the ring terminal at the other end of the grounding cable to the grounding strip through
the grounding post, and fasten the ring terminal with the removed hex nut.

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Figure 12 Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip
(1) Hex nut (2) Ring terminal
(3) Grounding post (4) Grounding strip
NOTE:
•H3C recommends that you use the primary grounding point or auxiliary grounding point 1,
because the grounding cable and grounding screw provided with the switch are applicable only
to these two grounding points.
•To use auxiliary grounding point 2 on the switch, prepare a grounding cable yourself. The
connection method is the same as connecting to the other two grounding points.
Grounding the switch by using the AC power cord
If the installation site has no grounding strips, you can ground an AC-powered switch through the
protective earth (PE) wire of the power cord, but must make sure:
•The power cord has a PE terminal.
•The ground contact in the power outlet is securely connected to the ground in the power
distribution room or on the AC transformer side.
•The power cord is securely connected to the power outlet.
NOTE:
If the ground contact in the power outlet is not connected to the ground, report the problem and
reconstruct the grounding system.
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