QCT QuantaMesh T9032-IX9 User manual

QuantaMesh
T9032-IX9
Network Switch
Installation Guide

1Network Switch Installation Guide
SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION
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About the Manual
This installation guide is meant for network administrators with inept knowledge in
network management.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before you begin installing the product,
read, observe, and adhere to all the following safety instructions and information.
The following symbols are used throughout the guide to highlight important information
and may be marked on the product and / or the product packaging.
NOTE
Indicates useful information.
WARNING
Indicates safety information that if ignored may cause the system to
malfunction or damage other equipment.
CAUTION
Indicates safety information that if ignored may cause personal
injury or death.
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. The
suitability of this product for other product categories and environments (such as
medical, industrial, residential, alarm systems, and test equipment), other than an ITE
application, may require further evaluation.
Safety Information
Switch Safety Information
To reduce the risk of body injury, electrical shock, fire, and equipment damage, read this
document and observe all warnings and precautions before installing or maintaining your
switch.
In the event of a conflict between the information in this document and the information
provided with the product or on the website of a particular product, the product
documentation takes precedence.
The switch should be integrated and serviced only by technically qualified persons.
You must adhere to the guidelines in this guide and the assembly instructions in the
switch manuals to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications
and approvals. Use only the described, regulated components specified in this guide. Use
of other products / components will void the UL Listing and other regulatory approvals of
the product, and may result in noncompliance with product regulations in the region(s) in
which the product is sold.

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Follow the safety guidelines below to ensure personal safety and protect the system and
the working environment from potential damage.
CAUTION
The power supplies in the system may produce high voltages and energy
hazards which can cause bodily harm. Do not remove the covers and access
any of the components inside the system.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all power supply cables
before servicing the system.
Do not use the mounted equipment as a shelf or a work space.
Restricted Access Location: The switch is intended for installation only in a
Server Room or Computer Room where both these conditions apply:
access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have
been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location
and about any precautions that shall be taken; and
access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of
security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
WARNING
When a power supply needs replacement, replace the power supply only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Replacing with an incorrect power supply may cause explosion.
Observe and follow service markings. Do not service the product yourself.
Components inside the system should only be serviced by trained service technician.
If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the equipment from the electrical
outlet and replace the part or contact a trained service technician:
The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged
The equipment has been exposed to water
The equipment has been dropped or damaged
The equipment does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions
Do not spill food or liquid on the equipment.
Never operate the equipment in a wet environment.
Do not push any objects into the opening of the equipment. Doing so may short
internal components and cause fire or electric shock.
Use the system only with approved equipment.
Allow the product to cool before removing any peripherals.
Operate the equipment only from the type of external power source indicated on the
electrical ratings label. If you are unsure of the type of power source required, consult
your local power company.
Use only approved power cable(s).
To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded electrical outlets. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the
grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use an extension
cable with properly grounded plugs.
Observe and follow service markings. Do not service the product yourself.
Components inside the system should only be serviced by trained service technician.
If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the equipment from the electrical
outlet and replace the part or contact a trained service technician:

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The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged
The equipment has been exposed to water
The equipment has been dropped or damaged
The equipment does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions
Do not spill food or liquid on the equipment.
Never operate the equipment in a wet environment.
Do not push any objects into the opening of the equipment. Doing so may short
internal components and cause fire or electric shock.
Use the system only with approved equipment.
Allow the product to cool before removing any peripherals.
Operate the equipment only from the type of external power source indicated on the
electrical ratings label. If you are unsure of the type of power source required, consult
your local power company.
Use only approved power cable(s).
To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded electrical outlets. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the
grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use an extension
cable with properly grounded plugs.
Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Ensure that the total ampere rating
of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80% of
the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
To protect the equipment from sudden, transient increase or decrease in electrical
power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply
(UPS).
Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power
company for site modifications. Always follow your local/national wiring rules.
To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the
system before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a
peripheral device.
When connecting or disconnecting power to the hot-pluggable power supply units,
observe the following guidelines:
Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
Install the power supply to the system before connecting the power cable to the
power supply.
If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by
unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
When disconnecting a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, and not
on the cable itself.

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Installation Assembly Safety Instructions
The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing
only to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type
required. A product with more than one power supply will have a separate AC power
cord for each supply.
To remove the AC power from the system, you must unplug each AC power cord from
the wall outlet or power supply. The power cord(s) is considered the disconnect device
to the main (AC) power. The socket outlet that the system plugs into shall be installed
near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
A microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also,
there may be sharp pins and edges on some board and chassis parts. Contact should
be made with care. Consider wearing protective gloves.
Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
The system is safety certified as rack-mounted equipment for use in a server room or
computer room, using the customer rack kit. The rail racks are designed to carry only
the weight of the system. Do not place additional load onto any rail-mounted
equipment. System rack kits are intended to be installed in a rack by trained service
technicians.
Site Selection
The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is:
Clean and free of airborne particles (other than normal room dust).
Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight and radiators.
Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.
Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices.
In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, we recommend you plug your
system into a surge suppressor and disconnect telecommunication lines to your
modem during an electrical storm.
Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet.
Provided with sufficient space to access the power supply cord(s), because they serve
as the product’s main power disconnect.
Provided with either two independent AC power sources or two independent phases
from a single source.
Equipment Handling Practices
Reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage:
Conform to local occupational health and safety requirements when moving and lifting
equipment.
Use mechanical assistance or other suitable assistance when moving and lifting the
equipment.
To reduce the weight for easier handling, remove any easily detachable components.
Power and Electrical Warnings
CAUTION

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The power is active whenever the system is plugged in. To remove power from
the system, you must unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. Your
system may use more than one AC power cord. Make sure all AC power cords
are unplugged. Make sure the AC power cord(s) is/are unplugged before you
open the chassis, or add or remove any non hot-plug components.
Do not attempt to modify or use an AC power cord if it is not the exact type
required. A separate AC cord is required for each system power supply.
The power supply in this product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not
open the power supply. Hazardous voltage, current and energy levels are
present inside the power supply. Return to manufacturer for servicing.
When replacing a hot-plug power supply, unplug the power cord to the power
supply being replaced before removing it from the switch.
Power Cord Warnings
If an AC power cord was not provided with your product, purchase one that is approved
for use in your country.
CAUTION
To avoid electrical shock or fire, check the power cord(s) that will be used with
the product as follows:
access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have
been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location
and about any precautions that shall be taken; and
access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of
security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
The power cord must have safety ground pin or contact that is suitable for the
electrical outlet.
The power supply cord(s) is/are the main disconnect device to AC power. The
socket outlet(s) must be near the equipment and readily accessible for
disconnection.
The power supply cord(s) must be plugged into socket outlet(s) that is/are
provided with a suitable earth ground.

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System Access Warnings
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, the following safety instructions
apply whenever accessing the inside of the product:
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to this product.
Disconnect the AC power by unplugging all AC power cords from the system
or wall outlet.
Disconnect all cables and telecommunication lines that are connected to the
system.
Retain all screws or other fasteners when removing access cover(s). Upon
completion of accessing inside the product, refasten access cover with
original screws or fasteners.
Do not access the inside of the power supply. There are no serviceable parts
in the power supply. Return to the manufacturer for servicing.
Power down the switch and disconnect all power cords before adding or
replacing any non hot-plug component.
When replacing a hot-plug power supply, unplug the power cord to the
power supply being replaced before removing the power supply from the
switch.
Unless you are adding or removing a hot-plug component, allow the system to
cool before opening the covers. To avoid the possibility of coming into contact
with hot component(s) during a hot-plug installation, be careful when
removing or installing the hot-plug component(s).
To avoid injury do not contact moving fan blades. If your system is supplied
with a guard over the fan, do not operate the system without the fan guard in
place.
Rack Mount Warnings
The following installation guidelines are required by UL for maintaining safety compliance
when installing your into a rack.
The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable support to prevent it from
tipping when a server or piece of equipment is extended from it. The equipment rack
must be installed according to the rack manufacturer’s instructions.
Install equipment in the rack from the bottom up, with the heaviest equipment at the
bottom of the rack.
Extend only one piece of equipment from the rack at a time.
You are responsible for installing a main power disconnect for the entire rack unit This
main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling
power to the entire unit, not just to the server(s).
To avoid risk of potential electric shock, a proper safety ground must be implemented
for the rack and each piece of equipment installed in it.
Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the
room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in
an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified
by the manufacturer.
Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

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Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might
have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be
maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
Other Hazards
Battery Replacement
CAUTION
There is the danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. When
replacing the battery, use only the battery recommended by the equipment
manufacturer.
Dispose of batteries according to local ordinances and regulations.
Do not attempt to recharge a battery.
Do not attempt to disassemble, puncture, or otherwise damage a battery.
Cooling and Airflow
CAUTION
Carefully route cables as directed to minimize airflow blockage and cooling
problems. For proper cooling and airflow, operate the system only with the
chassis covers installed. Operating the system without the covers in place can
damage system parts. To install the covers:
Check first to make sure you have not left loose tools or parts inside the
system.
Check that cables, add-in cards, and other components are properly
installed.
Attach the covers to the chassis according to the product instructions.
Laser Peripherals or Devices
CAUTION
To avoid risk of radiation exposure and/or personal injury:
Do not open the enclosure of any laser peripheral or device.
Laser peripherals or devices are not serviceable.
Return to the manufacturer for servicing.
Use certified Optical Fiber Transceiver Class 1 Laser Product.
Regulatory and Compliance Information
Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices
FCC Verification Statement (USA) 1.5.1.1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

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may accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The customer is responsible for
ensuring the compliance of the modified product.
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply
with FCC Class A or B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with
noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
All cables used to connect to peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with
cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded may result in
interference to radio and TV reception.
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity) 1.5.1.2
This product has been tested in accordance to, and complies with the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). The product has been marked
with the CE Mark to illustrate its compliance.
VCCI (Japan)
English translation of the notice above:
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for
Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio
or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install
and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
CCC Statement
声明
此为 A级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰
在这种情况下，可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施
Regulated Specified Components
To maintain the UL listing and compliance to other regulatory certifiications and/or
declarations, the following regulated components must be used and conditions adhered

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to. Interchanging or use of other component will void the UL listing and other product
certifications and approvals.
Updated product information for configurations can be found on the site at the following
URL: http://www.QuantaQCT.com
If you do not have access to the Web address, please contact your local representative.
Add-in cards: must have a printed wiring board flammability rating of minimum
UL94V-1.
Add-in cards containing external power connectors and/or lithium batteries must be UL
recognized or UL listed. Any add-in card containing modem telecommunication
circuitry must be UL listed. In addition, the modem must have the appropriate
telecommunications, safety, and EMC approvals for the region in which it is sold.
Peripheral Storage Devices: must be UL recognized or UL listed accessory and TUV
and VDE licensed. Maximum power rating of any one device is 19 watts. Total server
configuration is not to exceed the maximum loading conditions of the power supply.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance
Quanta®Computer Inc. has a system in place to restrict the use of banned substances in
accordance with the European Directive 2002/95/EC. Compliance is based on declaration
that materials banned in the RoHS Directive are either (1) below all applicable threshold
limits or (2) an approved / pending RoHS exemption applies.
RoHS implementation details are not fully defined and may change.
Threshold limits and banned substances are noted below:
Quantity limit of 0.1% by mass (1000 PPM) for:
Lead
Mercury
Hexavalent Chromium
Polybrominated Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
Quantity limit of 0.01% by mass (100 PPM) for:
Cadmium
End of Life / Product Recycling
Product recycling and end-of-life take-back systems and requirements vary by country.
Contact the retailer or distributor of this product for information about product recycling
and/or take-back.

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Product Regulatory Compliance Markings
This product is marked with the following product certification markings:
Regulatory
Compliance
Region
Marking
cULus Listing
Marks
USA /
Canada
CE Mark
Europe
FCC Marking
(Class A)
USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation of this device is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
VCCI Marking
(Class A)
Japan
ICES
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Recycling
Package Mark
Other than
China
CCC
China
声明
此为 A级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会
造成无线电干扰。在这种情况下，可能需要用
户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。

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Table of Contents
SAFETY & REGULATORY INFORMATION .......................................1
QuantaMesh T9000 Series..........................................................12
Chassis for the T4048-IX9 Switch..................................................................... 12
LED Indicators of T9032-IX9............................................................................ 13
Ports of T9032-IX9......................................................................................... 15
Data Port Connection...................................................................................... 15
QSFPDD Port Connection................................................................................. 15
Fan Tray of T9032-IX9.................................................................................... 15
Power Supply of T9032-IX9 ............................................................................. 18
BMC of T9032-IX9.......................................................................................... 19
Airflow Direction ............................................................................................ 20
Hardware Installation ................................................................21
Unpacking the Hardware .................................................................................. 21
Package Contents .......................................................................................... 21
Installing the Switch ........................................................................................ 21
Site Survey ................................................................................................... 21
Positioning the Switch..................................................................................... 22
Rack Mounting the Switch ............................................................................... 22
Connecting to the Console Port......................................................................... 28
Connecting to the Management Port................................................................. 29
Connecting the Power....................................................................................... 30
AC Power Supply............................................................................................ 30
Components Replacement..........................................................31
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 31
Diagnostic Switch Indicator ............................................................................. 31
Power and Cooling Problems............................................................................ 31
Installation.................................................................................................... 31
In-Band Access .............................................................................................. 32
Replacing the Power Supply ............................................................................. 32
Replacing the Fan Tray ..................................................................................... 33
Customer Support............................................................................................. 33
Appendix....................................................................................34
Manually Install Vendor OS .............................................................................. 34

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QuantaMesh T9000 Series
QuantaMesh T9032-IX9 supports 32 QSFPDD (40/100/200/400GbE speed) ports and is
equipped with BMC in a compact rack unit size. By levering merchant silicon chip, T9032-
IX9 is a high performance high density Ethernet switch with advanced features such as
smart table, dynamic load balancing, and VxLAN/RIOT support. T9032-IX9 provides
programmable capability which allows for future changes such as telemetry & analysis or
network overlays & associated metadata. With ONIE (Open Network Installation
Environment) pre-loaded, the T9032-IX9 can be used with Open Source SONiC.
Chassis for the T9032-IX9 Switch
Front panel
No.
Item
No.
Item
1
QSFPDD LEDs
8
Link/Activity LED
2
QSFPDD Ports
9
PSU2 LED
3
PSU1 LED
10
FAN LED
4
System info. LED
11
BMC LED
5
Power LED
12
USB Ports
6
Link/Activity LED Fan LED
13
Console Port
7
Management Port
Rear panel
No.
Item
No.
Item
1
AC Power Connectors (with Plug
Retainer)
4
PSU2
2
PSU1
5
PSU LEDs
3
Hot-swappable Fan Modules
6
Fan LEDs

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LED Indicators of T9032-IX9
System
LED
State
Description
PWR LED (front
panel)
(single color –
green)
LED number
One per system on the front
panel
Off
The unit is non operational
Green (Solid)
Power is provided to the switch
Green (Blinking)
None
System LED
(front panel)
(bi-color –
green & amber)
LED number
One per system on the front
panel
Off
System boot up fail
Amber (Solid)
System boot up on going
Amber (Blinking)
Equipment error event
Green (Solid)
System Ready
Green (Blinking)
None
FAN LED (front
panel)
(bi-color –
green & red)
LED number
One per system on the front
panel
Off
None
Red (Solid)
Each one fan is abnormal or fan
fail or fan tray is not inserted
Red (Blinking)
None
Green (Solid)
All fans are operating normally
Green (Blinking)
None
PSU LED (front
panel)
(bi-color –
green & red)
LED number
Two per system on the front
panel
Off
The unit is non operational
Red (Solid)
PSU1/2 present but action
abnormal or no inserted
Red (Blinking)
None
Green (Solid)
PSU 1/2 Present and act normal
Green (Blinking)
None
BMC LED(front
panel)
(bi-color –
amber & blue)
LED number
One per system on the front
panel
Off
None
Amber (blinking)
Switch system event
Blue (Solid)
Show BMC ID
Blue (blinking)
BMC healthy
Management
Port Speed LED
LED number
One per unit (on the left of MGMT
port)
Off
The port is operating at 10Mbps

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LED
State
Description
Amber (Solid)
The port is operating at 1Gbps
Amber (Blinking)
None
Green (Solid)
The port is operating at 100Mbps
Green (Blinking)
None
Management
Port Link/
Activity LED
(bi-color –
green & amber)
LED number
One per unit (on the right of
MGMT port)
Off
No link or port disable
Amber (Solid)
None
Amber (Blinking)
None
Green (Solid)
The port is linked
Green (Blinking)
The port has link established and
there is data activity
LED on PSU (bi-
color –amber &
green)
LED number
One per PSU
Off
No AC power to both PSU
Amber(Solid)
Standby mode with OTP
12V Fault, (Include: OVP, UVP,
OCP, SCP and OTP)
Fan lock 15 sec including standby
mode
Input voltage OVP
Green 0.5Hz (Blinking)
Standby mode
Green 2Hz (Blinking)
Sleep PSU in cold redundant/
offline mode
Green (Solid)
DC OUT +12V power ok
Data Port
Port Speed
Link
Active
No link
400G
Violet
Active blink
off
200G
Cyan
Active blink
off
100G
White
Active blink
off
40G
Blue
Active blink
off

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Ports of T9032-IX9
The switch chassis is equipped with the following ports:
32 QSFPDD ports (40/100/200/400GbE speed)
1 Management port
1 Console port
1 USB port
The chassis has 32 QSFPDD ports. Each of these ports uses an optical transceiver, active
optical cables, or direct-attached cable to connect the QSFPDD port to servers and other
Ethernet switches. For more information on obtaining the appropriate QSFPDD modules,
refer to “Supported Cables and Transceivers”.
One management port enables you to manage the switch operation using an RJ-45
Ethernet cable.
One console port enables you to perform the initial configuration by connecting to a PC
with the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial adapter cable.
One USB port provides the flexibility and possibility to install switch runtime image or
configuration file into storage memory. Please contact with switch NOS vendor for more
detail information.
Data Port Connection
Supported Cables and Transceivers
See the following table for the list of supported cables and transceivers.
Supported
Distance
Description
Note
1m
40G Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable
QSFP+ to QSFP+
40G DAC fan out cable (to 4 x 10G)
QSFP+ to 4 SFP+
100G Direct Attach Cooper (DAC) cable
QSFP28 to QSFP28
100G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
QSFP28 to QSFP28
3m
40G Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable
QSFP+ to QSFP+
40G DAC fan out cable (to 4 x 10G)
QSFP+ to 4 SFP+
100G Direct Attach Cooper (DAC) cable
QSFP28 to QSFP28
100G DAC fan out cable (to 4 x 25G)
QSFP28 to SFP28
400G Direct Attach Copper Cable
QSFPDD to QSFPDD
400G DAC fan out cable (to 4 x 100G)
QSFPDD to 4
QSFP28
3m
100G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
QSFP28 to QSFP28
400G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
QSFPDD
400G AOC fan out cable (to 4 x 100)
QSFPDD to 4
QSFP28
400G Active Copper Cable (ACC)
QSFPDD to QSFPDD
400G ACC fan out (to 4 x 100)
QSFPDD to 4
QSFP28
5m
40G Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cable
QSFP+ to QSFP+
40G DAC fan out cable (to 4 x 10G)
QSFP+ to 4 SFP+

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Network Switch Installation Guide 16
Supported
Distance
Description
Note
100G Direct Attach Cooper (DAC) cable
QSFP28 to QSFP28
100G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
QSFP28 to QSFP28
7m
40G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
QSFP+ to QSFP+
10m
40G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
QSFP+ to QSFP+
100G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
QSFP28 to QSFP28
20m
40G Active Optical Cable (AOC)
QSFP+ to QSFP+
> 20m
40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ Transceiver Optic
(MPO)
QSFP+
100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Transceiver Optic
(MPO)
QSFP28
100m
400GBASE-SR8 QSFPDD Transceiver Optic
QSFPDD
500m
400GBASE-DR4 QSFPDD Transceiver Optic
QSFPDD
2km
400GBASE-FR8 QSFPDD Transceiver Optic
QSFPDD
Up to 10km
40GBASE-LR4 QSFP+ Transceiver Optic
(LC)
QSFP+
100GBASE-LR4 QSFP28 Transceiver Optic
(LC)
QSFP28
400GBASE-FR4 QSFPDD Transceiver Optic
QSFPDD
NOTE:
For more information about the cable/transceiver, please contact QCT sales.

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17 Network Switch Installation Guide
QSFPDD Port Connection
The switch is equipped with 32 QSFPDD ports. The QSFPDD ports support 400GbE IEEE
802.3by Ethernet for fiber mediums.
The QSFPDD ports are numbered and have corresponding QSFPDD port LEDs.
To install an QSFPDD module, do the following:
1Slide the QSFPDD module into an QSFPDD port.
NOTE:
Ensure the QSFPDD module is positioned correctly before installing it into the port.
2Push completely until the module locks into place.
3Repeat the above procedures to install additional QSFPDD modules.
For more information about the QSFPDD port LED behavior when the network link is
established, refer to “LED Indicators of T9032-IX9”.
Fan Tray of T9032-IX9
The switch chassis is equipped with six fan trays.
Blue: indicates front-to-back airflow.
NOTE:
To hot-swap the fan during operations, make sure to replace it within 30 seconds.

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Network Switch Installation Guide 18
Power Supply of T9032-IX9
The switch is equipped with two power supply, you can hot swap one of the PSU during
the operations.
Blue: indicates back-to-front airflow.
The AC power connector is a standard three-pronged connector. The switch automatically
adjusts its power setting to any supply voltage in the range from 100~240 VAC at 50~60
Hz.
NOTE:
Verify that each module has the same airflow direction. Make sure the switch runs
with all of its power supply and fan tray modules taking in air from a cold aisle and
exhausting air to the hot aisle.
Understanding the PSU LEDs
LED Type
LED Color
Function
Warning
Amber
PSU power / Thermal / Fan is not functioning properly.
AC
Green
The AC power (AC IN 220 / 110V) is operating
normally.
Off
The AC power (AC IN 220 / 110V) has failed.
DC
Green
The DC power (DC OUT +12V) is operating normally.
Off
The DC power (DC OUT +12V) has failed.