Huawei CX116 Quick reference guide

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Date 2017-03-27
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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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Change History
Issue 05 (2017-03-27)
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Issue 03 (2016-11-22)
This issue is the third official release.
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Added Added the description about the working temperature's compliance with the
ASHRAE Class A3 standard in 1.8 Technical Specifications.
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Deleted some international standards and protocols in 2.2 Certifications.
Issue 01 (2015-11-03)
This issue is the first official release.
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Contents
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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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