Netberg Aurora 820 User manual

The Aurora 820 switch
installation guide

The Aurora 820 switch installation guide

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. Intended Application Uses ....................................................................................... 2
2. Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Installation Guidelines .............................................................................................. 4
2.2. Installation into a Rack ............................................................................................ 5
2.3. Rail Kit Installation .................................................................................................. 6
2.3.1. An optional rail kit installation directions. ........................................................ 6
2.3.2. To remove the switch from the rack .............................................................. 8
2.4. Installing Transceivers and Cables into the Switch Ports .......................................... 10
2.4.1. QSFP-DD Port Connection .......................................................................... 10
2.5. Fan Modules ......................................................................................................... 11
2.6. Power supply ........................................................................................................ 13
2.6.1. Replacing a PSU ........................................................................................ 13
2.7. Connect the Power Cable ...................................................................................... 15
2.8. Grounding the Switch ............................................................................................ 16
2.9. Rack-mount Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 17
2.10. The Warranty VOID Label .................................................................................... 18
2.11. Console port ........................................................................................................ 19
3. Netberg Aurora 820 switch ............................................................................................... 20
3.1. Button and System LED Information ....................................................................... 22
3.2. Specification .......................................................................................................... 26
3.3. Supported Cables and Transceivers ....................................................................... 27

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List of Figures
2.1. Front ears installation ...................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Detaching the Inner Rail .................................................................................................. 6
2.3. Attaching Inner Rail to the Switch .................................................................................... 6
2.4. Attaching Outer Rail on the Rear to the Rack ................................................................... 7
2.5. Attaching Outer Rail on the Front to the Rack .................................................................. 7
2.6. Pushing Switch into the Rack .......................................................................................... 8
2.7. Installing Switch into the Rack ......................................................................................... 8
2.8. Removing Switch from the Rack ...................................................................................... 9
2.9. Transceivers and cables ................................................................................................ 10
2.10. Fan modules location .................................................................................................. 11
2.11. Removing the fan module ............................................................................................ 11
2.12. Inserting the fan module .............................................................................................. 12
2.13. PSU modules location ................................................................................................. 13
2.14. Removing the PSU module .......................................................................................... 14
2.15. Inserting the PSU module ............................................................................................ 14
3.1. Aurora 820 front view .................................................................................................... 20
3.2. Port numbering ............................................................................................................. 20
3.3. Aurora 820 rear view ..................................................................................................... 20
3.4. Front Panel Button and LED .......................................................................................... 22
3.5. Rear Panel LED ............................................................................................................ 22

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List of Tables
2.1. Serial port pin definition ................................................................................................. 19
3.1. Front panel features ...................................................................................................... 20
3.2. Rear panel features ....................................................................................................... 21
3.3. Front panel features ...................................................................................................... 22
3.4. Rear panel features ....................................................................................................... 22
3.5. LED definition ............................................................................................................... 23
3.6. Optics and Cables Support ............................................................................................ 27

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Chapter 1. Introduction
This guide is to assist the reader with the most basic form of installation and cable connection to
our switches. As there is more than one switch in the Aurora series, the actual port placement
might slightly differ, however, the installation and connection logic are the same for all Netberg
switches.
Package Contents:
• One Netberg Aurora Switch
• Two AC power cords.
• One console cable.
• One pair of frontal rack-mount ears.
If any of the above mention items was not found inside the package contents of this
switch or are damaged in any way, contact your reseller immediately.

Introduction
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1.1. Intended Application Uses
This product was evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (ITE), which may be installed in
offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar commercial type locations. Other than an ITE appli-
cation, this product’s suitability for different product categories and environments (such as medical,
industrial, residential, alarm systems, and test equipment) may require further evaluation.

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation
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2.1. Installation Guidelines
This section will discuss the hardware installation guidelines that administrators must follow in or-
der to properly and safely install this switch into the appropriate environment.

Hardware Installation
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2.2. Installation into a Rack
The switch can be secured in a standard 19"(1U) rack using the provided mounting ears. The fol-
lowing section will explain how to install the rack-mount ears onto the switch and then mount the
switch into a standard 1U rack-mount unit.
1. Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting ear to each side of the Switch.
2. Align the holes in the mounting ear with the holes in the rack.
3. Insert and tighten screws through each of the mounting ears.
Figure2.1.Front ears installation
Two individuals are recommended to install the switch. One individual should position
the switch in the rack, while the other secures it using the rack screws.
Illustrations are for reference purposes only. Actual cabinet posts may differ.