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Arctica 3200xlp Series switch Installation Guide
Version 1.1
2017-02-07

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Content
1.Introduction ................................................................................................1
1.1.Product Brief......................................................................................................1
1.1.1.Overview...................................................................................................1
1.1.2.Features and Benefits .............................................................................1
1.2.Description of Hardware....................................................................................3
1.2.1.Front Panel...............................................................................................3
1.2.2.Back Panel................................................................................................4
1.3.Status LEDs........................................................................................................4
1.4.Port Description.................................................................................................5
1.5.Power Supply Module........................................................................................6
1.5.1.460W Power Module................................................................................6
1.5.2.550W Power Module................................................................................7
1.6.Fan Module.........................................................................................................7
1.7.System Specifications.......................................................................................8
2.Installation Notice.......................................................................................1
2.1.Environmental Requirements ..........................................................................1
2.1.1.Dust and Particles....................................................................................1
2.1.2.Temperature and Humidity......................................................................2
2.1.3.Power Supply...........................................................................................3
2.1.4.Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage.........................................3
2.1.5.Anti-interference......................................................................................3
2.1.6.Rack Configuration..................................................................................4
2.2.Installation Notice..............................................................................................4
2.3.Security Warnings..............................................................................................5
3.Device Installation......................................................................................1
3.1.Installation Preparation.....................................................................................1
3.1.1.Verify the Package Contents...................................................................1
3.1.2.Required Tools and Utilities....................................................................1
3.2.Device Installation .............................................................................................1
3.2.1.Installing the Switch................................................................................1
3.2.2.Installing the Power Supply Module.......................................................2
3.2.3.Installing the Fan .....................................................................................3
3.2.4.Connecting Console................................................................................4
3.2.5.QSFP+ Transceiver Installation..............................................................5
3.2.6.Copper Cable/Fiber Cable Connection ..................................................6

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3.2.7.AC Power Supply Connection ................................................................7
3.2.8.Earthing Cable Connection.....................................................................8
3.2.9.Checking the Switch................................................................................9

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1.Introduction
1.1.Product Brief
1.1.1.Overview
Arctica 3200xlp switch is the next generation of 40Gb Ethernet routing switches.
Arctica 3200xlp switch is based on 40Gb switching technology. It is particularly designed
for 40Gb server of data center to fetch in the scene in high consistency. It provides the
cogent network sustentation for 40Gb/10Gb connecting to 40Gb/10Gb scheme in data
center and distripark network with the characteristic of high reliability, multiple
redundancy, high consistency and flexible convergence proportion.
Arctica 3200xlp:
Figure 1-1 Arctica 3200xlp Switch
Arctica 3200xlp switch with advanced intelligent and secure features, can serve
ideally as distribution layer switches for campus networks, enterprise networks and IP
metropolitan networks; as well as core layer switches for small and medium-sized
networks.
1.1.2.Features and Benefits
◇Various Interfaces
Arctica 3200xlp switch provides 32 40Gb QSFP+ ports. Each QSFP+ port can be

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split into 4 10Gb SFP+ ports.
◇Support 40Gb Ethernet
40Gb Ethernet which adopts full-duplex technology instead of low-speed, half-duplex
CSMA/CD protocol, is a big leap in the evolution of Ethernet. 40Gb Ethernet can be
deployed in star or ring topologies. With 40Gb Ethernet, Arctica 3200xlp switch provide
broad bandwidth and powerful processing capacity. It is suitable for metropolitan
networks and wide area networks. Using Arctica 3200xlp switch, users can simplify
network structures and reduce cost of network construction.
◇Networking Protocols
Arctica 3200xlp switch supports 802.1d/w/s, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3ad, 802.3x,
GVRP, DHCP and SNTP etc. The switch also supports comprehensively the multicast
protocols such as IGMP, DVMRP and PIM. Moreover, Arctica 3200xlp switch supports
RIPv1/2, OSPF and IPv6. All these protocols supported enable Arctica 3200xlp switch to
meet the requirements of complex network constructions.
◇ACL
Arctica 3200xlp switch supports comprehensively ACL policies. The traffic can be
classified by source/destination IP addresses, source/destination MAC addresses, IP
protocols, TCP/UDP, IP precedence, time ranges and ToS. And various policies can be
conducted to forward the traffic. By implementing ACL policies, users can filter the virus
packets such as “Worm.Blaster”, “Worm.Sasser” and “Red Code” etc. Arctica 3200xlp
switch also supports IEEE802.1x port based access authentication, which can be
deployed with RADIUS, to ensure the port level security and block illegal users.
◇QoS
Arctica 3200xlp switch fully supports DiffServ Module. Users can specify a queue
bandwidth on each port. WRR/SP/SWRR scheduling is also supported. Arctica 3200xlp
supports the port security. Users can deploy trusted CoS, DSCP, IP precedence and port
priority. User can also modify packets’ DSCP and COS values. The traffic can be
classified by port, VLAN, DSCP, IP precedence and ACL table. User can also modify
packets’ DSCP and IP precedence values. Users can specify different bandwidths for
voice/data/video to customize different qualities of service.
◇3D-SMP Ready
Arctica 3200xlp is up to the mustard of Self-defending security region management
strategy according to Netware. It is supported interaction with some security system such
as firewall, IDS, etc. It can defense the virus and aggress effectively from the extranet
and internet. Thus enhance the security and stability of the network-wide.
◇Perfect Web Management.
Arctica 3200xlp supports SNMP, In-band and Out-of band Management, CLI and
WEB interface and RMON. It can mail the correlative sensitive information to the

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administrator abide by SMTP protocol. Arctica 3200xlp supports SSH protocol, ensure
the configuration management security of the switch. It is adopted the web management
system ‘LinkManager’ for unified management expediently and compactly.
◇MPLS Ready
Arctica 3200xlp supports MPLS VPN which be used to metropolitan area network
and wide area network and processes the hardware wire speed forward. It is a box
switch that IPv6 and MPLS implement high-performance wire speed forward at the same
time, and provides more help for building the grand IP network.
Arctica 3200xlp supports LDP function and MPLS VPN (it can access the public
network), and it can be deployed as PE and P.
1.2.Description of Hardware
1.2.1.Front Panel
1. Front Panel Diagram
The front panel descriptions of Arctica 3200xlp switch in the following table.
Table 1-1 The front panel descriptions of Arctica 3200xlp switch
Type QSFP+ port
10/100/1000Base-T
ETHERNET port Console port
USB2.0
interface
Arctica 3200xlp
32 1 1 1
The front panel of Arctica 3200xlp is shown below:
Figure 1-2 Front Panel of Arctica 3200xlp
Caution！
USB port only supports data transmission, does not support USB power
supply.
2. Console description
Arctica 3200xlp switch provide a RJ-45 serial console port, the user perform the local

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and telnet configuration through this port.
The console port supports asynchronous mode, set the data bit as 8, the stop bit as
1, the parity bit as none, the default baud rate as 115200bps.
1.2.2.Back Panel
The back panel of Arctica 3200xlp includes 2 alternating current of 220V power
module (it provides redundancy backups) and 5 fan rabbets.
Fig
1-3 Back panel of Arctica 3200xlp
1.3.Status LEDs
The indicator light on front panel of Arctica 3200xlp has 128 QSFP+ port indicator
light, 2 power supply indicator light and system automatic diagnoses LED. They are
shown below and described in the following table.
Table 1-2 The explanation of indicator light of front panel
Indicator light Front Panel
sign State Meanings
Power supply
indicator light
P-1/P-2
Green light
always on Power supply module move normally.
Put out No power supply or make a
mistake.
System status
indicate LED
START
Green light
always on The system is power on and running normally.
Put out The system is power off.
Table 1-3 The explanation of indicator light of rear panel
Indicator light Rear Panel sign State Meanings
Fan module
indicator light
FAN1/FAN2/FA
N3/FAN4/FAN5
Green light
always on Fan module move normally.
Red light always
on No fan module or fan speed is 0
Put out Fan module is power off

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Table 1-4 The explanation of the port indicator light
Indicator light Panel sign State
ETHERNET port
Link light (left)
Green light
Wink
The port is transmitting data.
Put out There is no data transmitting on port.
ETHERNET port
Activity light (right)
Yellow light
always on
The port is configured at 10M/100M speed
Green light
always on
The port is configured at 1000M speed
Put out No connection or fail to connect.
Indicator light of
QSFP+ port
Green light
always on
The port is under the connection state of 40G.
Amber light
alwa
y
s on
The port is under the connection state of 4x10G.
Wink The port is transmitting data.
Red light
always on
There is fault on the port.
Put out No connection or fail to connect.
1.4.Port Description
Arctica 3200xlp provides 32 40Gb QSFP+ ports.
Each port description in the following:
Table 1-5 Arctica 3200xlp port description
Port mode Spec
RJ-45 port 10/100/1000Mbps auto negotiation

MDI/MDI-X cable mode auto negotiation
QSFP+
●40GBASE-CR4 transceiver
Copper, 7m
●40GBASE-SR4 transceiver
850nm, MMF, OM3/OM4, 100m

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Arctica 3200xlp provides 32 QSFP+ ports and supports the QSFP+ cable. It
enhances the flexibility of the network. User can select the cables in the table 1-5
according to the demand.
Table 1-6 Cables supported by Arctica 3200xlp
Type Manufacturer Model Standard
40G QSFP+ Cable
Tyco 2053638-3 30AWG, 3.0m
QSFP+ to 4Xsfp+ Cable
Amphenol 582410007 30AWG, 3.0m
QSFP to QSFP Cable
Molex
747571051 30AWG, 0.5m
747571101 30AWG, 1.0m
747571301 30AWG, 3.0m
1.5.Power Supply Module
1.5.1.460W Power Module
The following picture is the power supply module of Arctica 3200xlp. The whole
appearance sketch map is below:
Fig 1-4 The sketch map of PSM
Arctica 3200xlp switch have two PSM, it provides redundancy backups. It provides
airflow front to back and airflow back to front 2 options
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+/- 5%. There is a fan and a handle for sticking in or pulling out the module on the back
of the power supply. The power supply module supports the hot plug.
1.5.2.550W Power Module
Arctica 3200xlp switch also can have two 550W power modules in standard
configuration, it provides redundancy backups. It only provides airflow front to back
mode.
The maximum power is 550W, the import is 100VAC~240VAC and the export is 12V
+/- 5%. There is a fan and a handle for sticking in or pulling out the module on the back
of the power supply. The power supply module supports the hot plug.
Caution！
460W and 550W power modules can not be mix used.
Different airflow power modules can not be mix used.
1.6.Fan Module
The following picture is the fan module of Arctica 3200xlp. The whole appearance
sketch map is below:
Fig 1-5 The sketch map of Fan module
Arctica 3200xlp switch has 5 Fan modules in standard configuration. The rotate speed
of fan adjusts itself adapt to the system temperature. It provides airflow front to back and
airflow back to front 2 options.

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Caution！
Different airflow fan modules can not be mix used.
Power modules’ airflow must be same with fan modules’.
1.7.System Specifications
Table 1-7 System Specifications of Arctica 3200xlp
Type
Attribute Arctica 3200xlp
Dimension(W * H * D) (mm) 433.8 * 44 * 550
Weight 10.172 kg
Fixed Port 32 QSFP+ ports
Mana
g
ement Port 1 RJ-45 serial console port
Powe
r
Input 100~240VAC
(
50~60Hz
)
2.8A~5.6
A
System Consumption <500W
Operating Temperature
(
airflow front to back
)
0°C~45°C
Operating Temperature
(
airflow back to front
)
0°C~40°C
Stora
g
e Temperature -40°C~75°C
Operating Relative Humidity 10%~90%, no condensate
Storage Relative Humidity 5%~95%, no condensate

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2.Installation Notice
To ensure the proper operation of Arctica 3200xlp and your physical security, please
read carefully the following installation guide.
2.1.Environmental Requirements
■The switch must be installed in a clean area. Otherwise, the switch may be damaged
by electrostatic adherence.
■Maintain the temperature@airflow front to back within 0 to 45 °C,
temperature@airflow back to front with 0 to 40°C and the humidity within 10% to
90%, non-condensing.
■The switch must be put in a dry and cool place. Leave sufficient spacing around the
switch for good air circulation.
■The switch must work in the range ofAC power input: 100 ~ 240VAC (50/60Hz).
■The switch must be well grounded in order to avoid ESD damage and physical injury
of people.
■The switch should avoid the sunlight perpendicular incidence. Keep the switch away
from heat sources and strong electromagnetic interference sources.
■The switch must be mounted to a standard 19’’ rack or placed on a clean level
desktop.
2.1.1.Dust and Particles
Dust is harmful to the safe operation of Arctica 3200xlp. Dust can lead to
electrostatic adherence, especially likely under low relative humidity, causing poor
contact of metal connectors or contacts. Electrostatic adherence will result in not only
reduced product lifespan, but also increased chance of communication failures. The
recommended value for dust content and particle diameter in the site is shown below:
Max Diameter (µm) 0.5 1 3 5
Max Density
(particles/m³) 1.4×1057×1052.4×1051.3×105
Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements: Dust
In addition, salt, acid and sulfide in the air are also harmful to the switch. Such
harmful gases will aggravate metal corrosion and the aging of some parts. The site
should avoid harmful gases, such as SO2, H2S, NO2, NH3and Cl2, etc. The table below
details the threshold value.

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Gas Average (mg/m³) Max (mg/m³)
SO20.2 1.5
H2S 0.006 0.03
NO20.04 0.15
NH30.05 0.15
Cl20.01 0.3
Table 2-2 Environmental Requirements: Particles
2.1.2.Temperature and Humidity
Although the switch is designed to use 5 fans, the site should still maintain a
desirable temperature and humidity. High-humidity conditions can cause electrical
resistance degradation or even electric leakage, degradation of mechanical properties
and corrosion of internal components. Extreme low relative humidity may cause the
insulation spacer to contract, making the fastening screw insecure. Furthermore, in dry
environments, static electricity is liable to be produced and cause harm to internal
circuits. Temperature extremes can cause reduced reliability and premature aging of
insulation materials, thus reducing the switch’s working lifespan. In the hot summer, it is
recommended to use air-conditioners to cool down the site. And the cold winter, it is
recommenced to use heaters.
The recommended temperature and humidity are shown below:
Temperature
(
airflow front to back
)
: Relative humidit
y
Long term condition Short term condition Long term condition Short term condition
15 ~ 35°C 0 ~ 45°C 40 ~ 65% 10 ~ 90%
Temperature (airflow back to front): Relative humidity
Long term condition Short term condition Long term condition Short term condition

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15 ~ 30°C 0 ~ 40°C 40 ~ 65% 10 ~ 90%
Table 2-3 Environmental Requirements: Temperature and Humidity
Caution!
A sample of ambient temperature and humidity should be taken at 1.5m above the
floor and 0.4m in front of the switch rack, with no protective panel covering the front and
rear of the rack. Short term working conditions refer to a maximum of 48 hours of
continued operation and an annual cumulative total of less than 15 days. Formidable
operation conditions refers to the ambient temperature and relative humidity value that
may occur during an air-conditioning system failure, and normal operation conditions
should be recovered within 5 hours.
2.1.3.Power Supply
Before powering on the power supply, please check the power input to ensure
proper grounding of the power supply system. The input source for the switch should be
reliable and secure; a voltage adaptor can be used if necessary. The building’s circuit
protection system should include in the circuit a fuse or circuit-breaker of no greater than
240 V, 5A. It is recommended to use a UPS for more reliable power supplying. .
Caution!
1. Improper power supply system grounding, extreme fluctuation of the input source,
and transients (or spikes) can result in larger error rate, or even hardware damage!
2. Disconnect power supply cords before servicing!
2.1.4.Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Static electric discharges can cause damage to internal circuits, even the entire
switch. Follow these guidelines for avoiding ESD damage:
■Ensure proper earth grounding of the device;
■Perform regular cleaning to reduce dust;
■Maintain proper temperature and humidity;
■Always wear an ESD wrist strap and antistatic uniform when in contact with circuit
boards.
2.1.5.Anti-interference

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All sources of interference, whether from the device/system itself or the outside
environment, will affect operations in various ways, such as capacitive coupling, inductive
coupling, electromagnetic radiation, common impedance (including the grounding
system) and cables/lines (power cables, signal lines, and output lines). The following
should be noted:
■Precautions should be taken to prevent power source interruptions;
■Provide the system with a dedicated grounding, rather than sharing the grounding
with the electronic equipment or lightning protection devices;
■Keep away from high power radio transmitters, radar transmitters, and high
frequency strong circuit devices;
■Provide electromagnetic shielding if necessary.
2.1.6.Rack Configuration
The dimensions of the Arctica 3200xlp is designed to be mounted on a standard 19’’
rack, please ensure good ventilation for the rack.
■Every device in the rack will generate heat during operation, therefore vent and fans
must be provided for an enclosed rack, and devices should not be stacked closely.
■When mounting devices in an open rack, care should be taken to prevent the rack
frame from obstructing the switch ventilation openings. Be sure to check the
positioning of the switch after installation to avoid the aforementioned.
Caution！
If a standard 19’’ rack is not available, the Arctica 3200xlp can be placed on a clean
level desktop, leave a clearance of 100mm around the switch for ventilation, and do not
place anything on top of the switch.
2.2.Installation Notice
■Read through the installation instruction carefully before operating on the system.
Make sure the installation materials and tools are prepared. And make sure the
installation site is well prepared.
■During the installation, users must use the brackets and screws provided in the
accessory kit. Users should use the proper tools to perform the installation. Users
should always wear antistatic uniform and ESD wrist straps. Users should use
standard cables and connecters.
■After the installation, users should clean the site. Before powering on the switch,
users should ensure the switch is well grounded. Users should maintain the switch
regularly to extend the lifespan of the switch.
■Statement indicating that a readily accessible disconnect device shall be
incorporated in the building installation wiring.

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2.3.Security Warnings
■When using QSFP transceiver, do not stare directly at the fiber bore when the switch
is in operation. Otherwise the laser may hurt your eyes.
■Do not attempt to conduct the operations which can damage the switch or which can
cause physical injury.
■Do not install, move or disclose the switch and its modules when the switch is in
operation.
■Do not open the switch shell.
■Do not drop metals into the switch. It can cause short-circuit.
■Do not touch the power plug and power socket.
■Do not place the tinder near the switch.
■Do not configure the switch alone in a dangerous situation,
■Use standard power sockets which have overload and leakage protection.
■Inspect and maintain the site and the switch regularly.
■Have the emergence power switch on the site. In case of emergence, switch off the
power immediately.
Caution!
Potential risk include: Electric leakage, Power supply arcing, Power line breakage,
Imperfect earth, Overload circuit and Electrical short circuit. If electric shock, fire,
electrical short circuit occurs, please cut off the electricity supply and alarm rapidly.
Rescue the injured person in the contingency under inherently safe, give the injured
person proper first aid treatment according to the injury state, and seek help from the
Medical Emergency using various ways.

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3.Device Installation
3.1.Installation Preparation
3.1.1.Verify the Package Contents
Please unpack the shipping package and verify carefully the contents inside.
3.1.2.Required Tools and Utilities
The required tools and utilities are shown below:
■Cross screwdrivers
■Flat-blade screwdriver
■ESD wrist strap
■Antistatic uniform
Caution!
Users should prepare the required tools and utilities by themselves.
3.2.Device Installation
3.2.1.Installing the Switch
Figure 3-1 Arctica 3200xlp switch install sketch map on the rack using stock
Please mount Arctica 3200xlp on the 19’’ rack as below:

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1. Attach the 2 brackets on the Arctica 3200xlp with screws provided in the accessory
kit.
2. Put the machine on the stock of the rack when installing because the machine is
quite heavy.
3. Put the bracket-mounted switch smoothly into a standard 19’’ rack. Fasten the Arctica
3200xlp to the rack with the screws provided. Leave enough space around the switch
for good air circulation.
Caution!
The brackets are used to fix the switch on the rack. They can’t serve as a bearing.
Please place a rack shelf under the switch. Do not place anything on top of the switch.
Do not block the blowholes on the switch to ensure the proper operation of the switch.
The figure of back horn iron installation is as below:
Figure 3-2 The figure of Arctica 3200xlp switch installing on the rack by using the front
and back horn iron
3.2.2.Installing the Power Supply Module
Arctica 3200xlp switch supports 2 power supplies.

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Figure 3-3 The figure of Arctica 3200xlp switch power supply installing
Please install the power supply module according to the following approach:
1. The golden finger is entad and aim at the power supply rabbet of the machine to
insert to the end downwards. You can hear the lock sound of “click”.
2. Force the board on the side of AC cable bore to the direction of fan when taking
out the power supply module.And draw the power supply forth.
3.2.3.Installing the Fan
Arctica 3200xlp switch has 5 fans in standard configuration.

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Figure 3-4 The figure of Arctica 3200xlp switch installing the fan
Please install the fan module according to the following approach:
1. The golden finger is inward and adown and aim at the fan rabbet of the back
machine flatly to the end. You can hear the lock sound of “click”.
2. Pinch the sheet metal inward and draw the fan module forth when taking out it.
Caution!
The sheet metal edge of fan is thin, please watch your fingers when pinch, press,
insert and pull it.
WARNING! - Hazardous moving parts. Keep away from moving fan blades.
3.2.4.Connecting Console
Arctica 3200xlp provides a serial console port.