Hewlett Packard Enterprise FM 3180 User manual

HPE Composable Fabric 5.0
FM 3180 Fabric Module
Installation Guide
Part Number: P14110-001a
Published February 2019
Edition: 2

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Safety
The HPE fabric module system is classified as a class 1 telecommunications laser product employing
embedded class 1 lasers and complies with the following:
THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH FDA RULE 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF
MANUFACTURE. PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11
PRODUIT CONFORME SELON LE SOUS CHAPITRE J DU DOCUMENT FDA RÈGLE 21 CFR EN
VIGUEUR LORS DE LA DATE DE FABRICATION. PRODUIT CONFORME SELON 21CFR 1040.10
ET 1040.11.
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)60825-1, 60825-2
This product is classified as a: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
This unit is intended to be installed in a Restricted Access Location only with access only by trained
personnel.
Warning: The primary hazards of exposure to invisible laser radiation from an optical fiber
communications system are:
• Damage to the eye by viewing an unterminated optical fiber or fiber optic connector.
• Damage to the eye from invisible laser radiation from viewing a cut fiber or a broken fiber.
Never attempt to view optical connectors that may be emitting laser energy and always avoid possible exposure to
invisible optical laser radiation. Using optical fiber scopes or magnifying lenses may increase the possibility for an
eye hazard. It is recommended that you use an optical power meter to determine if there is optical laser radiation
present or use a remote video display inspection tool to inspect connectors.

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Table of Contents
Notices(...............................................................................................................................................................(2!
Acknowledgements(........................................................................................................................................(2!
Safety(..................................................................................................................................................................(2!
Introduction (................................................................................................................................................(5!
Related(Documentation(................................................................................................................................(5!
Contacting(HPE(Networking(Support(........................................................................................................(5!
Safety(Notes(......................................................................................................................................................(6!
Electrostatic(Discharge(Precautions(..........................................................................................................(6!
ESD(Guidelines (..........................................................................................................................................................(6!
Regulatory(Compliance(..................................................................................................................................(7!
FCC(Notice(.........................................................................................................................................................(7!
Industry(Canada(Notice(.................................................................................................................................(7!
ICES-003(Class(A(.........................................................................................................................................................(7!
EN(55022(Class(A(Warning(......................................................................................................................................(7!
1!Checklist(....................................................................................................................................................(8!
2!Pre-Installation(.......................................................................................................................................(9!
Verify(Site(Requirements(........................................................................................................................................(9!
Altitude!...........................................................................................................................................................................................................!9!
Temperature!................................................................................................................................................................................................!9!
Ventilation.....................................................................................................................................................................................................!9!
Circuit!Overloading!..................................................................................................................................................................................!9!
Reliable!Earthing/Grounding!.............................................................................................................................................................!9!
Mechanical!Loading!.................................................................................................................................................................................!9!
Equipment!Protection!.............................................................................................................................................................................!9!
Equipment!Specifications!.....................................................................................................................................................................!9!
UPS!.................................................................................................................................................................................................................!10!
Cabling!.........................................................................................................................................................................................................!10!
Unpack(the(Fabric(Modules(..................................................................................................................................(10!
Verify(Equipment(Delivered(.................................................................................................................................(10!
Part(Numbers(............................................................................................................................................................(11!
Cables(and(Transceivers(........................................................................................................................................(11!
Record(the(MAC(Address(.......................................................................................................................................(11!
Installation(Considerations(..................................................................................................................................(11!
Power............................................................................................................................................................................................................!11!
Working!with!Optical!Cables!............................................................................................................................................................!11!
3!Installing(HPE(FM(3180......................................................................................................................(12!
Rack(Mounting(HPE(FM(3180(...............................................................................................................................(12!
Establishing(a(Management(Connection(...........................................................................................................(13!
Establishing!a!Console!Connection!...............................................................................................................................................!13!
Establishing!a!Management!Network!Connection!using!an!IPV6!Link-Local!Address!......................................!14!
Powering(Up(FM(3180(............................................................................................................................................(14!
Configuring(the(Fabric(Module(............................................................................................................................(14!
Connecting(the(Composable(Fabric(....................................................................................................................(14!

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Powering(Down(FM(3180(......................................................................................................................................(14!
4!Creating(the(Composable(Fabric(.....................................................................................................(15!
FM(1006(......................................................................................................................................................................(15!
Direct(Connect(..........................................................................................................................................................(15!
5!Creating(a(Composable(Fabric(Using(FM(1006(Passive(Interconnect(Modules(..................(16!
FM(1006(Passive(Interconnect(Module(..............................................................................................................(16!
Cables(for(FM(1006(..................................................................................................................................................(16!
Connecting(FM(3180(Fabric(Ports(to(an(FM(1006(...........................................................................................(17!
FM!1006!Composable!Fabric!Example!........................................................................................................................................!17!
Looping(Back(Unused(FM(1006(Ports(................................................................................................................(18!
Expanding(the(Fabric(using(Multiple(FM(1006(Devices(................................................................................(18!
6!Creating(a(Direct(Connect(Composable(Fabric(............................................................................(19!
Connection(Guidelines(...........................................................................................................................................(19!
Two-Module(Fabric(.................................................................................................................................................(19!
Three-Module(Fabric(..............................................................................................................................................(20!
Four(Module(Fabric(.................................................................................................................................................(21!
Five-Module(Fabric(.................................................................................................................................................(22!
Six-Module(Fabric(....................................................................................................................................................(23!
Seven(Module(Fabric(...............................................................................................................................................(24!
7!Adding(a(Fabric(Module(to(an(Existing(Fabric(.............................................................................(25!
Adding(Module(#7(to(a(Six-Module(Fabric(........................................................................................................(25!
Adding(Module(#6(to(a(Five-Module(Fabric(......................................................................................................(26!
Adding(Module(#5(to(a(Four-Module(Fabric(.....................................................................................................(27!
Adding(Module(#4(to(a(Three-Module(Fabric(..................................................................................................(28!
Adding(Module(#3(to(a(Two-Module(Fabric(.....................................................................................................(29!
8 ! Installing( Transceivers (and(Cables (........................................................................................(30!
Installing(Transceivers(..........................................................................................................................................(30!
QSFP28.........................................................................................................................................................................................................!30!
Inserting!Transceivers!.........................................................................................................................................................................!30!
Connecting(QSFP28(Cables(....................................................................................................................................(30!
QSFP28(Breakout(Cables(.......................................................................................................................................(30!
9!Ports(and(LEDs(.....................................................................................................................................(31!
Front(Panel(SFP(and(QSFP(Ports(..........................................................................................................................(31!
QSFP28(LEDs(.............................................................................................................................................................(31!
SFP(LEDs(.....................................................................................................................................................................(32!
Management(Panel(..................................................................................................................................................(32!
Power(Supply(LED(...................................................................................................................................................(33!
Fan(LED(.......................................................................................................................................................................(33!
10!Hot(Swap(Fan(and(Power(Modules(.............................................................................................(34!
Replacing(a(Power(Supply(Module(......................................................................................................................(34!
Replacing(a(Fan(Module(.........................................................................................................................................(34!
11!FM(3180(Specifications(..................................................................................................................(35!

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Introduction
The HPE FM 3180 fabric module is a 48 port 25 GbE and 8 port 100 GbE fabric module in a 1U form
factor that provides 2.0 Tbps Bandwidth, ideally suited for Datacenter top of rack deployments.
The FM 3180 supports port level configuration of 48 10 GbE or 25 GbE SFP ports and eight 100 GbE
QSFP28 ports. It provides superior low latency and power efficiency, while offering high reliability
features such as redundant and hot swappable power supplies and fans in forward and reverse airflow
configurations.
Front panel view
Back panel view
The FM 3180 consists of the following front-panel network ports:
• 48 SFP28 ports (1 - 48) which can be at 1x10 GbE or 1x25 GbE as Access ports.
• 2 QSFP28 ports (49 and 50) that operate as 4x10 GbE or 4x25 GbE ports for Access ports.
• 6 QSFP28 ports (51 - 56) that operate as 4x10 GbE or 4x25 GbE ports for Composable Fabric ports.
Related Documentation
In addition to this document, refer to the following documentation:
• HPE Composable Fabric 5.0 Release Notes
• HPE Composable Fabric 5.0 Support Matrix which contains version-specific software and hardware support
information, including cable and transceiver support information.
• HPE Composable Fabric Manager 5.0 Installation Guide
• HPE Composable Fabric Module 5.0 Administrator Guide using Linux and CLI.
• HPE Composable Fabric 5.0 FM 3032Q Fabric Module Installation Guide
• HPE Composable Fabric 5.0 FM 2072 Fabric Module Installation Guide
• HPE Composable Fabric Manager Online Help which is available while logged into the HPE Composable
Fabric Manager UI
Contacting HPE Networking Support
You can open a support case by contacting the HPE Advanced Support Center at 1-800-633-3600. Note
that customers will be asked to provide their Support Agreement ID (SAID) so that the support agent can
provide the full level of support to which the customer is entitled and see the details of the equipment
covered. Alternatively, the customer could provide the serial number of the device under support.
You can also open a support case electronically through the HPE Support Center:
www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
Note: To log a case directly in HPE Support Center you will need both an HPE Passport account and a
valid Service Agreement ID (SAID). In May 2019, legacy Plexxi customers will receive HPE SAID
numbers for their existing Plexxi service agreements (see the “Support Service Contract Migration”
section in this document).

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Safety Notes
Warning: The primary hazards of exposure to invisible laser radiation from an optical fiber
communications system are:
ï Damage to the eye by viewing an unterminated optical fiber or fiber optic connector.
ï Damage to the eye from invisible laser radiation from viewing a cut fiber or a broken fiber.
Never attempt to view optical connectors that may be emitting laser energy and always avoid possible exposure to
invisible optical laser radiation. Using optical fiber scopes or magnifying lenses may increase the possibility for an
eye hazard. It is recommended that you use an optical power meter to determine if there is optical laser radiation
present or use a remote video display inspection tool to inspect connectors.
WARNING To avoid possible eye injury, use an optical power meter to ensure there is no
optical power in a cable connected to any HPE fabric module. Even if a fabric
module is powered off, passive optics in an HPE fabric may transmit eye-
damaging optical signals from neighboring fabric modules.
i No user serviceable parts are inside the chassis other than the power supplies and
fan assemblies. Contact HPE for all repairs .
i Only qualified personnel should service or replace HPE fabric modules.
~
The HPE fabric module contains multiple separate power sources. Always make
certain that all power sources are disconnected before servicing the unit.
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Use Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions when handling an HPE fabric module outside a data
center rack. Once the fabric module is installed in a rack, the mounting hardware provides grounding
through the rack.
ESD Guidelines
Observe the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage when installing or
servicing the HPE fabric module.
• Minimize handling of assemblies and components.
• Assemble or remove equipment only in a static-free work area.
• Use conductive work surfaces (such as an antistatic mat) to dissipate static charge and wear a
conductive wrist strap to dissipate the accumulation of static charge accumulation.
• Keep replacement parts in their original static-free packaging.
• Remove all plastic, foam, vinyl, paper, and other static-generating materials from the work area.
• Whenever possible, use tools that do not create electrostatic discharge.

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Regulatory Compliance
FM 3180 complies with the following regulatory certificates:
CCC
CE
EN 55022:2010/AC:2011
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN 55024:2010
IEC 61000-4-2 ed2.0 (2008-12)
IEC 61000-4-3 ed3.2 Consol with am1&2 (2010-04)
IEC 61000-4-4 ed3.0 (20012-04)
IEC 61000-4-5 ed3.0 (2014-05)
IEC 61000-4-6 ed4.0 (2013-10)
IEC 61000-4-8 ed2.0 (2009-09)
IEC 61000-4-11 ed2.0 (2004-03)
FCC
RCM
UL
EN 60950-1:2006/ A11:2009/ A1:2010/ A12:2011/ A2:2013
IEC 60950-1(ed.2), IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am1,
IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am2
FCC Notice
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Industry Canada Notice
ICES-003 Class A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada Standard ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 d'Industrie Canada.
EN 55022 Class A Warning
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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1 Checklist
Pre-staging
q Verify site requirements, including:
q Verify that redundant site power is available.
q Verify rack air flow.
q Unpack the fabric modules.
q Verify equipment delivered.
q Record the MAC address of the fabric module.
q Determine the type of installation
q In an HPE Composable Rack.
q In another HPE environment.
q In a non-HPE customer environment.
q Determine the speed of Composable Fabric you will install
q 10 Gb/s per link
q 25 Gb/s per link
q Develop a cabling plan and determine cable types and lengths needed.
Installation
q Install the fabric module(s) in rack(s).
q Install power cables. The fabric module automatically powers up and boots. Verify green LEDs on
power supplies.
q Establish a management connection to the fabric module through either the CONSOLE port
or the MGMT port.
q Install all cables as per the cabling plan and b uild the fabric using either:
q FM 1006 interconnect, or
q Direct connect
q If needed, for static IP, perform an initial fabric module configuration as described in the document,
HPE Composable Fabric Module Administrator Guide using Linux and CLI.
q Configure the fabric module and the Composable Fabric using the Composable Fabric Manager UI
as described in HPE Composable Fabric Manager UI Online Help
q Connect servers to access ports

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2 Pre-Installation
Verify Site Requirements
Observe the following requirements when selecting a site to install the HPE fabric module.
Altitude
The HPE fabric module is designed to operate at an altitude ranging from -60 to 2000 meters (-196 to
6562 feet).
Temperature
The operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi-unit rack environment could be greater than room
ambient temperature. Ensure that you install the equipment in an environment compatible with the
maximum ambient temperature (Tma).
The fabric module must be used in a non-condensing environment, within a maximum temperature
range of 0° C - 45° C (56° F – 113° F)
Ventilation
To ensure proper ventilation, allow ample airflow through the fabric module. The cooling fans and
power supplies are oriented to support the airflow configuration ordered.
Circuit Overloading
The HPE kit contains two power supplies, which should be connected to separate circuits for redundancy
protection. Unless specified, the shipping container includes two power cables, each 1.5 meters in length,
which comply with appropriate country standards.
When you connect the equipment to the supply circuit, do not overload the circuits. You need to consider
the overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Review the equipment nameplate ratings before you start
making connections.
Make certain that all input connections are accessible at all times, and disconnect all power plugs before
servicing or moving the unit.
Reliable Earthing/Grounding
Maintain reliable earthing/grounding of the rack-mounted equipment. Pay attention to any supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, the use of power strips).
Verify that the AC power cords can easily reach from the AC power outlet to the connection on the
power supply panel of the fabric module.
Mechanical Loading
Ensure there is no uneven mechanical loading for the equipment in the rack to avoid a potentially
hazardous condition.
Equipment Protection
Choose an area where liquids or other foreign objects cannot fall onto the equipment or be drawn into
ventilation holes.
Equipment Specifications
Refer to the fabric module specifications in chapter 11, FM 3180 Specifications.

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UPS
For any UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) providing power to an HPE FM 3180 fabric module, HPE
recommends the following:
• The UPS must have enough capacity to power the fabric module plus any other equipment that is
connected to the UPS.
• The UPS must be a double-conversion on-line sine-wave UPS.
Cabling
Ensure there is ample clearance at the power panel and I/O panel to allow unrestricted cabling. Also
ensure the AC power cords can easily reach from the AC power outlet to the connection on the power
supply panel of the fabric module.
Unpack the Fabric Modules
Unpack all fabric module components and inspect for shipping damage.
Verify Equipment Delivered
Compare the contents of the shipment against the packing slip that was included in the shipment, check
for any shipping damage, and verify that the components received match those ordered.
Equipment
Description
Four hot swappable fans
Installed in chassis. A red tab (warm side) indicates
airflow from front to rear (I/O to power panel). A blue
tab (cool side) indicates airflow from rear to front
(power to I/O panel).
Two power supplies
Installed in chassis. A red cable latch (warm side)
indicates airflow from front to rear (I/O to power
panel). A blue cable latch (cool side) indicates airflow
from rear to front (power to I/O panel).
One Control Panel
Installed in chassis.
Two power cables
1.5 meter cables which comply with appropriate
country standards.
For redundancy: Connect the power cables to
separate site power circuits.
DB9 serial cable
For Console connection.
Cables
Verify that you have all cables ordered for your
installation. For valid cables and part numbers, refer
to the HPE Composable Fabric Support Matrix.
Rack mount kit
Rack mount for the fabric module.

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Part Numbers
FM 3180 is available with two AC power supplies. The power supplies can be ordered to exhaust out the
back or front panel.
FM 3180 is available with hot-swappable fans that either exhaust out the back (power) panel (red) or out
the front (I/O) panel (blue).
Part #
Model
Description
R1N25A
FM 3180
HPE Composable Fabric FM 3180 8-port QSFP28 and 48-port
10/25GbE Front-to-Back Module (red tabs)
R1N26A
HPE Composable Fabric FM 3180 8-port QSFP28 and 48-port
10/25GbE Back-to-Front Module (blue tabs)
Cables and Transceivers
For supported cables and transceivers, including part numbers, refer to the following document:
• HPE Composable Fabric Support Matrix
Record the MAC Address
Record the fabric module MAC address. The MAC address is on a label on top of the fabric module. You
will need the MAC address for fabric module setup.
Installation Considerations
Keep the following considerations in mind when installing and cabling fabric modules.
Power
• Verify that power cords easily reach from the power outlets to the fabric module power supply modules.
• Ensure that appropriate grounding and current surge protection are in place before connecting the fabric
module to a power source.
• All input connections must be accessible (not blocked) at all times.
• Note that single power supplies and fan modules can be hot-swapped with power connected. Also,
I/O cables can be plugged and unplugged with the fabric module power connected and the fabric
module powered up.
• Invasive fabric module servicing requiring that the case be opened, must be accomplished by
qualified HPE support personnel. In this case, all power must be disconnected before servicing the
fabric module.
Working with Optical Cables
• Avoid excessive bending which can damage optical cables.
• Verify that ample clearance exists to allow unrestricted cabling.

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3 Installing HPE FM 3180
Rack Mounting HPE FM 3180
You need the following to install the fabric module in a telco rack:
• The fabric module kit containing the fabric module, 2 power cords, and 2 rails.
For ease of I/O connection, this procedure installs the fabric module in the rack with the front panel (I/O side)
facing the back of the rack; the same side as server/storage I/O connections.
To install an HPE FM 3180 or FM 3180 fabric module that lacks center mounting holes in a rack:
1. Determine the 1-U slot position in the rack.
IMPORTANT: You can mount the slides to the module in only one direction. So as to have all I/O
cabling at the back of the rack, you will need to install the rails such that the fabric modules will be
installed and removed through the back of the rack. If you are installing in an HPE rack, installing
the fabric modules in slots 46 and 47 in order to clear the power strips, making fabric module
removal and installation possible. In other rack models, you will need to determine which slots
enable the rails to clear obstructions when installing the fabric module.
2. To install the fabric module in the rack so that the front (I/O) panel faces the back of the rack, you
need to install the rails so that the fabric module is installed from the back of the rack with the
thumbscrew fasteners at the back of the rack. To install the fixed rails in the rack slot: Line up the
fixed rail pins (rear or front, with the rack slot holes, press the rail latch, and release to secure the
rail. Pull to expand the rail and repeat to latch the other end to the rack.
IMPORTANT: Since you need to install the fabric module from the back of the rack, you need to
position the rails in rack slots (i.e. top of rack) that allow the fabric module and rails to clear any
obstructions such as power strips. For example, if you are installing a fabric module in an HPE rack,
installing the fabric modules in slots 46 and 47 will clear the power strips, making fabric module
removal and installation possible. In other rack models, you will need to determine which slots
enable the rails to clear obstructions.
3. Remove the slide rail from the fixed rail as follows: Loosen the thumbscrew, pull the slide rail out
until it stops, then on the outside of the rail, with one finger, pull the plastic tab to release the latch,
and remove the slide rail.
4. Mount the slide rails to the fabric module as follows: On one side of the fabric module, determine the
orientation and position of the slide rail. Remove and re-install the two rail posts from the side of the
fabric module; one toward the front and one toward the rear of the fabric module in positions that
will line up with the slide rail slots, as shown below. Line up the slide rail with the posts, with the
rail thumbscrews located at the front (I/O) side of the fabric module and lock the rail into place.
Repeat on the other side of the fabric module.
IMPORTANT: You can mount the slides to the module in only one orientation with the
thumbscrews located at the front (I/O) side of the fabric module.
The following image shows the mounting posts installed:

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The following image shows the slide rail orientation with the thumb screws at the front (I/O side) of
the fabric module as per this issue.
5. Using a lift tool, carefully align the fabric module slide rail with the fixed rails in the rack slot, then
carefully slide the fabric module into the rack slot, verifying that the rails insert properly.
6. Hand-tighten the thumbscrews to secure the fabric module in the rack.
7. The fabric module is shipped with power supplies installed as ordered. Route and connect the power
cables into separate circuits in the rack.
Important: For redundancy, connect the two power supplies to separate power sources.
8. The fabric module is shipped with power supplies installed as ordered. Route and connect the power
cables into separate circuits in the rack.
Important: For redundancy, connect the two power supplies to separate power sources.
Establishing a Management Connection
You can establish a management connection to the fabric module using either method:
• Connect the console device to the Console port and establish a connection
• Connect a management network to the MGMT port on the fabric module.
Establishing a Console Connection
The serial console may be needed for part of the initial fabric module setup, for troubleshooting, or for
general fabric module management using Linux and the CLI. For serial access, the console system must
be connected to the console port on the fabric module. To connect to the serial console port, use the
following settings:
• 115.2 Kbps
• 8 data bits

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• 1 stop bit
• No Parity
Establishing a Management Network Connection using an IPV6 Link-Local Address
For an IPV6 link-local connection, you SSH into the fabric module through the network that is connected
to the fabric module’s management port. The IP address of the fabric module is determined by its MAC
address, which you can convert into a link-local address using any of the available online tools.
The fabric module MAC address is located either on the label attached to the top of the fabric module or
on a pull tab located under the management panel on the back (power side) of the fabric module.
The IPV6 link-local syntax is as follows:
username@ipv6-address + percent sign (%) + interface-id
where:
ipv6-address Destination fabric module address
interface-id Source output interface ID
Example:
ssh admin@fe80::216:eaff:fe5f:4cad%e
Powering Up FM 3180
When you connect one or both power supplies and provide site power to the fabric module, it
automatically powers up. There is no power switch.
Configuring the Fabric Module
The HPE Composable Fabric module is shipped configured to use DHCP. If you are installing the fabric
module in an environment that uses DHCP and the DHCP server has been configured as needed, the fabric
module is ready to communicate with HPE Composable Fabric Manager. After the link is established, use the
HPE Composable Fabric Manager UI to configure the fabric module (see the HPE Composable Fabric
Manager 5.0 Online Help).
If you are using static IP addresses or are having issues communicating with HPE Composable Fabric
Manager, see the "Initial Fabric Module Setup" section in the document: HPE Composable Fabric Module 5.0
Administrator Guide using Linux and CLI. After you complete the static IP configuration, use the HPE
Composable Fabric Manager UI to configure the fabric module (see the HPE Composable Fabric Manager
5.0 Online Help).
Connecting the Composable Fabric
Design the Composable Fabric and install transceivers and cables as described in the following chapters:
4Creating the Composable Fabric
5Creating a Composable Fabric Using FM 1006 Passive Interconnect Modules
6Creating a Direct Connect Composable Fabric
8 Installing Transceivers and Cables
Powering Down FM 3180
Disconnect power to both power supplies to power the fabric module Off. Note that there are two power
supplies which should be connected to separate site power sources for redundancy.

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4 Creating the Composable Fabric
An HPE Composable Fabric can be deployed using either FM 1006 passive interconnect modules or by
directly connecting fabric modules (direct connect).
FM 1006
For configurations requiring four fabric modules or more, you can connect the fabric modules through
FM 1006 modules. Each FM 1006 module supports as many as six fabric modules. Additionally, you can
expand the network by adding FM 1006 modules, connecting them through expansion ports.
FM 1006 passive interconnect modules can be used to connect the following fabric modules when
deploying a Composable Fabric:
• HPE FM 3180, FM 3032Q and 3eq fabric modules running at 25 Gbps per port (100 Gbps per
QSFP).
• HPE FM 3180, FM 3032Q, FM 2072, 2, 2s, 2p, 2sp and 3eq fabric modules running at 10 Gbps per
port (40 Gbps per QSFP).
IMPORTANT: For Composable Fabric paths between fabric modules, you must make sure that all fabric
modules use the same fabric port speed. This is especially true when a fabric contains fabric modules of
different speed capacities, for example, FM 2072 which operates at 10 Gbps per port and FM 3180 which
operates at 25 Gbps per port. In release 5.0, the installed transceiver determines the port speed. In a
mixed environment, 40 Gb/s QSFP transceivers must be installed in QSFP fabric ports capable of
operating at 100 Gb/s.
Connect each FM 3180 fabric module to an FM 1006 using MTP cables.
Direct Connect
You can deploy a fabric of two to seven fabric modules using direct connect; directly connecting the
fabric modules.
Directly connect FM 3180 fabric modules together using QSFP28-to-QSFP28 cables such as a Direct
Attach Cable (DAC) or Active Optical Cable (AOC).
Note: A single direct-connect Composable Fabric cannot exceed 7 fabric modules.
FM 2072, FM 3032Q and FM 3180 can all be deployed on the same fabric using direct connect on the
same fabric operating at 10Gbps (40Gbps for each QSFP, or 4x10Gb/s).
FM 2072, FM 3032Q and FM 3180 cannot connect with models 2, 2s, 2p or 2sp using direct connect;
Mixing the HPE FM fabric modules with the noted legacy Plexxi models must be done using FM 1006
modules.

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5 Creating a Composable Fabric Using FM 1006 Passive
Interconnect Modules
You can create a network of four fabric modules or more by connecting Composable Fabric modules
through FM 1006 passive interconnect modules. Using FM 1006 modules, you can create a network
topology that includes FM 3032Q, FM 2072, and FM 3180 as well as models 2e, 3eq, 2p, 2S and 2sp.
IMPORTANT: In a mixed configuration, if the fabric contains an FM 2072 or models 1, 2, 2s, 2sp or
2e models that run at 10 Gb/s per port, the FM 3032Q ports must be set to operate at 10/40 Gb/s per port
for compatibility.
FM 1006 Passive Interconnect Module
FM 1006 passive interconnect module is a passive optical component that connects HPE Composable
Fabric modules as a single Composable Fabric.
The FM 1006 contains the following ports:
• 12 MPO24 ports to connect to as many as six fabric modules.
• MPO24 ports to connect other FM 1006 modules, thereby extending the fabric, connecting many (7
or more) fabric modules.
• The upper Composable Fabric ports are labeled E1 through E6 and the lower Composable Fabric
ports are labeled W1 through W6. You will connect E1 and W1 to one fabric module, E 2 and W2 to
another fabric module, etc.
• The upper Expansion ports are labeled EX1 through EX3 and the lower Expansion ports are labeled
WX1 through WX3. You will connect EX1-EX3 ports to the WX1-WX3 ports on the next fabric
module and the WX1-WX3 ports to the EX1-EX3 ports on the previous fabric module.
Cables for FM 1006
FM 1006 modules connect to FM 3180 and other fabric modules through MTP cables that look as
follows:
For information on supported cables, refer to the document, HPE Composable Fabric Support Matrix .
Composable Fabric Ports FM 1006 Expansion Ports
FM 1006

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Connecting FM 3180 Fabric Ports to an FM 1006
To connect a fabric module to an FM 1006, you will use two cables as shown above. The 3-connector
side of the cable plugs into the three upper or lower highest-numbered fabric module QSFP ports. For
example, one connector connects as follows:
• Cable connector #1 > fabric module port 51
• Cable connector #2 > fabric module port 53 > FM 1006 upper (red) port (for example, W1).
• Cable connector #3 > fabric module port 55
And
• Cable connector #1 > fabric module port 52
• Cable connector #2 > fabric module port 54 > FM 1006 lower (blue) port (for example, E1).
• Cable connector #3 > fabric module port 56
The FM 3180 Fabric ports are shown here:
FM 1006 Composable Fabric Example
The following illustration shows a network topology that connects the Composable Fabric across two
racks using four FM 3180 fabric modules connected through an FM 1006 passive interconnect module.
Note that all unused FM 1006 ports are looped back using loopback cables.

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Looping Back Unused FM 1006 Ports
You need to loopback any unused FM 1006 ports, including the extender ports, using 10-inch MTP
cables. The next section illustrates looped back ports in 4-fabric module configuration.
Expanding the Fabric using Multiple FM 1006 Devices
FM 1006 devices can be connected to expand the Composable Fabric. Three 24-fiber MTP cables are
used to connect to an FM 1006 device to the next FM 1006 device, and an additional three cables are
used to connect to the previous FM 1006 device.
To connect FM 1006 devices together, use 24 fiber MTP to MTP cables available in varying lengths (1,
3, 5, 10, 20 and 100M). You need six cables to expand an FM 1006 device to other FM 1006 devices. For
part numbers and descriptions of supported cables, refer to the document, HPE Composable Fabric
Compatibility Matrix .

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6 Creating a Direct Connect Composable Fabric
You can directly connect FM 3180 modules using a QSFP28-to-QSFP28 cable such as DAC or AOC.
You cannot directly connect FM 3180 modules in a network that contains models 2, 2s, 2p or 2sp.
You should not directly connect FM 3180 modules in a network if the deployment is expected to grow
beyond seven fabric modules.
Connection Guidelines
NOTE: For information on FM 3180 ports, refer to the section, I/O Panel Ports.
• To help in cabling the fabric, number the FM 3180 modules in the fabric starting with 1. For
example, if you are connecting five FM 3180 modules, number them 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. You can affix a
label to each fabric module for identification. Refer to the appropriate section that follows for your
fabric size.
• It may be easiest to start with fabric module #1, connect the three top ports 51, 53 and 55 as defined
in the appropriate section that follows for your fabric size. Then continue with cabling from module
2 ports 51, 53 and 55, then module 3, etc.
The following sections define cabling for direct-connect fabrics from 2 to 7 FM 3180 modules. A direct
connect fabric cannot exceed 7 fabric modules.
Two-Module Fabric
These are the connections to create a Composable Fabric consisting of 2 FM 3180 modules.
From
To
From
To
Module 1
Module 2
Module 2
Module 1
51
52
51
52
53
54
53
54
55
56
55
56

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Three-Module Fabric
These are the connections to create a Composable Fabric consisting of 3 FM 3180 modules.
From
To
From
To
From
To
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
51
Module 2 52
51
Module 3 52
51
Module 1 52
53
Module 3 54
53
Module 1 54
53
Module 2 54
55
Module 2 56
55
Module 3 56
55
Module 1 56