Huawei CX116 Quick reference guide

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About This Document
Purpose
The white paper of the CX116 GE pass through module of the E9000 server describes the
CX116 in terms of the functions, appearance, ports, physical structure, logical structure,
technical specifications, and certifications. You can learn about the CX116 by reading this
document.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
lHuawei presales engineers
lChannel partner presales engineers
lHuawei enterprise presales engineers
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ASHRAE Class A3 standard in 1.8 Technical Specifications.
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Contents
About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii
1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Functions........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Appearance..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Ports................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Indicators........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.5 Hardware Structure.........................................................................................................................................................8
1.6 Architecture.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.7 Compatibility................................................................................................................................................................ 11
1.8 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................................... 11
2 Standards and Certifications.....................................................................................................13
2.1 Standards Compliance.................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.2 Certifications................................................................................................................................................................ 14
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1 Overview
About This Chapter
1.1 Functions
This topic describes the functions and ports of the CX116 pass through module.
1.2 Appearance
This topic describes the CX116 in terms of its appearance, panel, and installation positions in
the chassis.
1.3 Ports
This topic describes the ports on the CX116.
1.4 Indicators
This topic describes the indicators on the CX116.
1.5 Hardware Structure
This topic describes the components, mainboard layout, and connectors of the CX116.
1.6 Architecture
This topic describes the CX116 logical architecture.
1.7 Compatibility
This topic describes mezz modules that can work with the CX116 and cables supported by
ports on the CX116 panel.
1.8 Technical Specifications
This topic describes the CX116 technical specifications.
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1.1 Functions
This topic describes the functions and ports of the CX116 pass through module.
The CX116 Pass Through Module (short for CX116) is the GE pass through module of the
E9000 server and provides external network ports for the compute nodes, storage nodes, or
service process nodes installed in the front slots of the E9000. Each CX116 provides a
maximum of 32 gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports.
1.2 Appearance
This topic describes the CX116 in terms of its appearance, panel, and installation positions in
the chassis.
CX116
Figure 1-1 shows the CX116.
Figure 1-1 Appearance
Installation Positions
The CX116 is installed in a rear slot of the E9000 chassis. Figure 1-2 shows the positions and
slot numbers for installing the CX116s in a chassis.
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Figure 1-2 Positions for installing the CX116s
NOTE
The CX116 panel provides more ports than other switch modules. For ease of cable routing and
maintenance, you are advised to install the CX116 in slot 1E or 4E.
Panel
Figure 1-3 shows the CX116 panel.
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Figure 1-3 Panel
10
CX116
9
1 Product model 2 Customization label (with an ESN
label)
3 PWR indicator 4 HLY indicator
5 OFL button (reserved) 6 Status indicator for the right GE
electrical port
7 Status indicator for the left GE electrical
port
8 GE electrical port
9 Ejector lever 10 Captive screw
NOTE
The numbers on the left side are port serial numbers. The arrow direction of a triangle indicates the
direction of a port.
ESNs
An Equipment Serial Number (ESN) is a string that uniquely identifies a server. An ESN is
required when you apply for technical support from Huawei.
Figure 1-4 shows the ESN format.
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Figure 1-4 ESN example
No. Description
1 Indicates the ESN ID (two digits).
2 Indicates the item identification code (eight characters).
3 Indicates the vendor code (two characters).
4 Indicates the year and month (two characters).
The first character indicates the year. The digits 1 to 9 indicate
2001 to 2009, and the letters A to Z indicate 2010 to 2035. The
second character indicates the month. The digits 1 to 9 indicate
January to September, and the letters A to C indicate October to
December.
5 Indicates the sequence number (six digits).
6 Indicates RoHS compliance (one character).
7 Indicates the internal model number of the board.
1.3 Ports
This topic describes the ports on the CX116.
Overview
Table 1-1 describes the ports on the CX116.
Table 1-1 Ports
Port Type Quantity Description
GE
electric
al port
RJ45 32 The panel provides four 2*4 RJ45 connectors.
Each CX116 provides 32 GE electrical ports.
Each port has one green indicator.
Figure 1-5 shows the CX116 port naming rules.
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Figure 1-5 Port naming rules
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
8-2
8-1
7-2
7-1
6-2
6-1
5-2
5-1
4-2
4-1
3-2
3-1
2-2
2-1
1-2
1-1
16-2
16-1
15-2
15-1
14-2
14-1
13-2
13-1
12-2
12-1
11-2
11-1
10-2
10-1
9-2
9-1
CX116 logical port numbersCX116 physical port numbers
NOTICE
The ports on the CX116 are in GE full-duplex mode. The current version does not support
port rate auto-negotiation or duplex mode auto-negotiation between the local and peer ends.
Check that the speed and duplex modes on the local CX116 and peer end are the same before
any connection.
The logical numbers of the 32 ports are 0 to 31, which are used for running commands
remotely. A physical number is in slot number-port number format. Physical numbers are
used for locating ports when you connect network cables and view the mapping between the
ports on the pass through module and the server slots. The 16 front half-width slots of the
E9000 server are numbered 1 to 16. Each slot has two ports: slot number-1 and slot
number-2. For example, half-width slot 7 has ports 7-1 and 7-2, and half-width slot 15 has
ports 15-1 and 15-2.
Each full-width slot has four ports, which map to two half-width slots. For example, full-
width slot 7 maps to half-width slots 7 and 15, and full-width slot 7 has ports 7-1, 7-2, 15-1,
and 15-2.
Port Mapping Between a Pass Through Module and a Mezz Module
Port Mapping Between the CX116 and the MZ110
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The MZ110 in Mezz2 of the compute node in slot n provides four GE ports: ports 1, 2, 3, and
4. Port 1 and port 2 respectively correspond to slot n-2 and slot n-1 of the CX116 in slot 1E;
port 3 and port 4 respectively correspond to slot n-2 and slot n-1 of the CX116 in slot 4E, as
shown in Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6 Port mapping
Slot n-1
（GE）
CX116 in 1E CX116 in 4E
Port 1
（GE）
MZ110 in Mezz2
Port 4
（GE）
Port 2
（GE）
Port 3
（GE）
Slot n-2
（GE）
Slot n-1
（GE）
Slot n-2
（GE）
Port Mapping Between the CX116 and the MZ111
The MZ111 provides four GE ports, including ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. Ports 1 and 3 map to the
CX116 in slot 1E, and ports 2 and 4 map to the CX116 of the in slot 4E, as shown in Figure
1-7.
Figure 1-7 Port mapping
Slot n-1
（GE）
CX116 in 1E CX116 in 4E
Port 1
（GE）
MZ111 in Mezz2
Port 4
（GE）
Port 2
（GE）
Port 3
（GE）
Slot n-2
（GE）
Slot n-1
（GE）
Slot n-2
（GE）
1.4 Indicators
This topic describes the indicators on the CX116.
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By observing the indicators, you can determine the current operating status of the CX116.
Table 1-2 describes the indicators.
Table 1-2 Indicators
Indicator Meaning Color Description
PWR indicator Power indicator Green lOff: The module is not
powered on.
lBlinking green: The
module is being powered
on.
lSteady green: The module
is working properly.
HLY indicator Healthy indicator Red and
green
lOff: The module is not
powered on.
lSteady green: The module
is working properly.
lBlinking red (1 Hz): A
major alarm is generated.
lBlinking red (4 Hz): A
critical alarm is generated.
lBlinking red (5 Hz): The
CX116 is not installed
properly.
NOTE
It is difficult to distinguish a
blinking frequency of 4 Hz from
a blinking frequency of 5 Hz.
When the HLY indicator is
quickly blinking red, you are
advised to check whether the
device is securely inserted and
then check whether a critical
alarm is generated.
GE electrical port
status indicator
Connection and
data transmission
status indicator
for an Ethernet
electrical port
Green lOff: The port is not
connected or not properly
connected.
lBlinking green: Data is
being sent or received over
the port.
lSteady green: The port is
properly connected.
1.5 Hardware Structure
This topic describes the components, mainboard layout, and connectors of the CX116.
Figure 1-8 shows the components of the CX116.
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Figure 1-8 Components
1
2
4
1
4
5
4
1
2
4
1
3
6
7
8
8
8
8
7
6
1 Midplane signal connector 2 Positioning pin
3 Midplane power connector 4 PHY module
5 Air deflector 6 Captive screw
7 Ejector lever 8 GE electrical port module
Table 1-3 describes the components of the CX116.
Table 1-3 Components
No. Name Description
1 Midplane signal
connector
Provides signal channels for the CX116 and other slots.
2 Positioning pin Positions the CX116 in the slot.
3 Midplane power
connector
Supplies power to the CX116.
4 PHY module Converts 32 Serdes signals to 32 1000 Base-T Ethernet
electric signals that are transmitted to the 32 GE ports on
the CX116 panel. The CX116 CPLD manages the four
PHY modules over the MIIM interfaces.
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No. Name Description
5 Air deflector Directs air flows to reduce the CX116 temperature and
achieve optimal heat dissipation of the PHY module.
6 Captive screw Secures the CX116.
7 Ejector lever -
8 GE electrical port
module
Provides 32 x 1000 Base-T Ethernet electric ports (RJ45)
on the CX116. Each port provides a green indicator.
1.6 Architecture
This topic describes the CX116 logical architecture.
The CX116 logical architecture includes the processor module, CPLD module, PHY module,
and GE pass through module.
lProcessor module: The processor module, in a dominant frequency of 333 MHz, is the
controlling core for the CX116 and supports master/slave and multi-master modes.
lCPLD module: The CPLD module is a key module to help the processors to collect the
CX116 information, and power on, power off, and reset the CX116.
lPHY module: The PHY module converts the 32 Serdes signals to 32 x 1000 BASE-T
signals.
Figure 1-9 Logical architecture
Main Board
CPLD
Front Panel
Backplane
Four PHY modules
CPU
EEPROM
DDR2
PWR
HLY
Flash
32 x RJ45
16*(2*GE) 16*(2*GE)
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1.7 Compatibility
This topic describes mezz modules that can work with the CX116 and cables supported by
ports on the CX116 panel.
For details about the software and hardware that are compatible with the CX116, see Huawei
Server Compatibility Checker.
Supported Mezz Modules
The CX116 connects to mezz modules of compute nodes. Table 1-4 describes models and
specifications of the supported mezz modules.
Table 1-4 Supported mezz modules
Model Specifications
MZ110 4–port GE NIC (Network Interface Card) mezzanine card
MZ111 4–port GE dual-chip NIC (Network Interface Card) mezzanine card
Supported Cables
Table 1-5 Supported cables
Module/Cable Description
Cat-5 unshielded
twisted pair (UTP)
cable
Category 5 UTP cables that support RJ45 ports
Cat-5e UTP cable Category 5e (Category 5 enhanced) UTP cables that support RJ45
ports
Note: The table is for reference only. For details about the components that can be
purchased, consult the local Huawei sales representatives.
1.8 Technical Specifications
This topic describes the CX116 technical specifications.
Table 1-6 describes the CX116 technical specifications.
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Table 1-6 Technical specifications
Category Item Specifications
Physical
specifications
Dimensions (H
x W x D)
388.55 mm x 35.06 mm x 272.15 mm (15.30 in. x
1.38 in. x 10.71 in.)
Color Silver white
Net weight 2.2 kg (4.85 lb)
Environmental
specifications
Temperature lOperating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to
104°F) (ASHRAE Class A3 compliant)
lStorage temperature: -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to
+149°F)
lLong-term storage temperature: 21°C to 27°C
(69.8°F to 80.6°F)
Temperature
change rate
15 °C/h (27 °F/h)
Humidity lOperating humidity: 5% RH to 85% RH (non-
condensing)
lStorage humidity: 5% RH to 95% RH (non-
condensing)
lLong-term storage humidity: 30% RH to 69% RH
(non-condensing)
Altitude At an altitude of 900 m (2952.72 ft), the highest
operating temperature is 40°C (104°F).
When the device is used at an altitude of 900 m to
5000 m, the highest operating temperature decreases
by 1°C (1.8°F) as the altitude increases by 300 m
(984.24 ft).
Input power
supply
specifications
Rated input
voltage
12 V DC
Power
consumption
Maximum
power
consumption
28 W
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2 Standards and Certifications
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2.1 Standards Compliance
This topic describes the international and industrial standards and communication protocols
that the CX116 complies with.
2.2 Certifications
This topic describes the certifications that the E9000 has passed.
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2.1 Standards Compliance
This topic describes the international and industrial standards and communication protocols
that the CX116 complies with.
International Standards
Table 2-1 lists the international standards.
Table 2-1 Standards and protocol compliance
Standard Protocol
IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
Industrial Standards
Table 2-2 lists the industrial standards.
Table 2-2 Industrial standards
Standard Description
ECMA TR/70 Environmental protection
EN60950 Safety (Europe)
GR-929 Reliability
IEC 812 Procedure for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
IEC 863 Reliability, maintainability, and availability compliance standard
IEC60950 Safety
IEC60825-1/2/6 Safety
IEC60215 Safety
Telcordia SR-332 Reliability
IEC61000 EMC standard
UL60950 Safety (North America)
2.2 Certifications
This topic describes the certifications that the E9000 has passed.
Table 2-3 lists the certifications.
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Table 2-3 Certifications
Country
/Region
Certifica
tion
Standard
Europe WEEE 2002/96/EC, 2012/19/EU
Europe RoHS 2002/95/EC, 2011/65/EU, EN 50581: 2012
Europe REACH EC NO. 1907/2006
Europe CE Safety: EN 60950-1: 2006+A11: 2009+A1: 2010+A12: 2011
EMC:
lEN 55022: 2010
lCISPR 22: 2008
lEN 55024: 2010
lCISPR 24: 2010
lETSI EN 300 386 V1.6.1: 2012
lETSI ES 201 468 V1.3.1: 2005
China RoHS SJ/T-11363-20006
SJ/T-11364-20006
GB/T 26572-2011
China China
Environm
ental
Labeling
GB/T24024: 2001 idt ISO14024: 1999
HJ 2507-2011
Australia C-tick AS/NZS CISPR22: 2009
America UL UL 60950-1
America FCC FCC Part 15 (Class A)
America NTRL-
UL
UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2011-12-19 (Information Technology
Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements)
CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-07, 2nd Edition, 2011-12 (Information
Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1: General Requirements)
Canada IC ICES-003 Class A
Nigeria SONCAP IEC 60950-1: 2005 (2nd Edition) + A1: 2009
EN 60950-1: 2006+A11: 2009+A1: 2010 + A12: 2011
Kingdom
of Saudi
Arabia
(KSA)
SASO IEC 60950-1: 2005 (2nd Edition) + A1: 2009
EN 60950-1: 2006+A11: 2009+A1: 2010 + A12: 2011
Global CB IEC 60950-1
Japan VCCI VCCI V-4: 2012
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