Qlogic QLogic 12000 Series Technical manual

IB0054611-00 A
QLogic 12000 Site Planning Guide

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QLogic 12000 Site Planning Guide
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Document Revision History
Revision A, April 2011
Changes Sections Affected
New document part numbering (IB0054611-00 A)
replaces previous D000150-000
All
Added reference to the 12800-120 switch All

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Table of Contents
Preface
1 QLogic 12000 SeriesHardware Overview
Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
12200 and 12300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Cooling and Thermal Management: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
12800 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
2 Site Planning
Moving Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Space Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Racking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Mark the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Uninterruptible Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Power Distribution Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Cable Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Cable Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Cable Handling and Bend Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
3 Installation
Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Installation Tasks Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Tools and Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Check the Installation Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Aisle Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

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QLogic 12000 Site Planning Guide

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Preface
This manual describes site planning tasks for the QLogic 12000 series of QDR
InfiniBand switches:
• The QLogic 12200 36-port fixed configuration switch
• The QLogic 12300 36-port configurable switch
• The QLogic 12800 series:
12800-040
12800-120
12800-180
12800-360
This manual is organized as follows:
Preface describes the intended audience and technical support.
Section 1 provides an overview of the 12000 series hardware.
Section 2 provides site planning information.
Section 3 provides installation information.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended to provide network administrators and other qualified
personnel a reference for site planning for the switches.
License Agreements
Refer to the QLogic Software End User License Agreement for a complete listing
of all license agreements affecting this product.
Technical Support
Customers should contact their authorized maintenance provider for technical
support of their QLogic switch products. QLogic-direct customers may contact
QLogic Technical Support; others will be redirected to their authorized
maintenance provider. For customers with expanded service plans, please refer to
the terms of service for Technical Support access hours.

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Cluster Checklist
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Visit the QLogic support Web site listed in Contact Information for the latest
firmware and software updates.
Availability
QLogic Technical Support for products under warranty is available during local
standard working hours excluding QLogic Observed Holidays. The QLogic 12000
series switches ship standard with one year of preferred service. Additionally,
QLogic offers service plans providing expanded levels of service. Our goal is to
help maximize fabric availability, provide investment protection and drive
equipment return on investment (ROI) for our customers. For more information on
all available service plans, as well as information on renewing and extending your
current world-class service, please visit the Service Program web site at
http://www.qlogic.com/services.
Contact Information
Cluster Checklist
When planning a cluster there are a number of options to consider beyond the
switch(es).
Extended and/or Upgraded Service:
Protect hardware investments and extend the life of the product through extended
service contracts. For mission-critical applications purchase service programs
providing 24-hour on-site service.
InfiniBand Adapters: QLogic offers a number of adapter choices to provide
customers with the best end-to-end solution, accelerating performance and
providing customers with the best possible solution on the market today.
Support Headquarters QLogic Corporation
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd.
Shakopee, MN 55379
USA
QLogic Web Site www.qlogic.com
Technical Support Web Site support.qlogic.com
Technical Support Email [e-mail]
Technical Training Email [email protected]
Support phone numbers are available in
the Contact Support area of the QLogic
support website:
support.qlogic.com

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Cabling: QLogic has done extensive testing to certify the best cables on the
market today. By purchasing cables through QLogic, you can be assured of the
same high standards of quality and performance for this vital component as you
receive on all of the other components QLogic provides. With high data speeds it
is critical to make sure that the cabling you choose provides the best signal
integrity and durability possible. Don't take a chance and introduce problems into
your cluster.

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Cluster Checklist
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1QLogic 12000 Series
Hardware Overview
Physical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature:
5° - 40°C (41° - 104°F) at sea level, altitude derating 1°C (34°F) per
300m to 2,400m (984ft to 7874ft)
Non-operating temperature:
-40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F)
Relative humidity (non-condensing):
Operating 5% - 85%; Non-operating 5% - 90%
NOTE:
The 12000 series products are shipped fully assembled and tested.
Table 1-1. 12000 Physical Attributes
Model # 12200 12300 12800-040 12800-120 12800-180 12800-360
Height (rack
units/inches)
1U/1.75" 1U/1.75" 5U/8.75” 10U/17.5" 14U/24.5" 29U/50.75”
Depth
(without
cables)
14.5”
(362.5mm)
25.75" (654mm)
Width 17.3" (440mm)
Max weight
(lb./kg.)
15/6.8 20/9.1 100/45.5 155/70.5 285/129.3 536/243.1

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12200 and 12300
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12200 and 12300
Cooling and Thermal Management:
Cooling:
Air cooled with a hot plug fan/power tray, three fans per tray, 12VDC
(12300)
Four fans, no fan trays (12200)
Front-to-back airflow
NOTE:
The 12200 also offers a reversed airflow model
Power
Power Supply:
Two redundant, hot plug fan/power supplies (12300)
90/264 VAC operation
275W max power per supply
Input: 90–264V AC, 47–63Hz, 1 Phase, 3.6A max current @ 100VAC
Inrush Current: 13A @ 115VAC, 6.5A @ 230VAC
Power Factor: 95% @ 230VAC, 50% load
Power Inlet Plug: two IEC 320-c14 connectors for independent AC
inputs (12300)

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12800 Series
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12800 Series
All 12800 series switches use the same fan tray modules -- intake and exhaust --
and share the same thermal management attributes listed below. The quantity of
fan tray modules used in each system is defined in the following table:
• Fan Tray:
Hot plug with one axial, brushless, 12V fans per Fan Tray
• Chassis airflow:
Front-to-back
• Power supply airflow:
Front to back
NOTE:It is recommended that the 180 and 360 be installed as follows:
Intake fan side towards the cold aisle.
NOTE:The intake fans are located on the same side of the chassis
as the management modules.
Exhaust fan side towards the hot aisle
• Thermal management:
Temperatures of all major heat producing components are continuously
monitored by system management modules. Fan speed is monitored and
automatically adjusted by system management modules to maintain
appropriate temperatures of major heat producing components. Monitoring
is performed via a two wire I2C interface to each Fan Tray.
Table 1-2. 12800 Power and Fan Maximum Configurations
Model # 360 180 120 040
Fan Trays
(Intake/
Exhaust)
10/10 5/3 5/3 4/0
Power
Supplies
12644

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12800 Series
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Power Specifications
All products within the 12800 series use a common switching power supply. System
power attributes are shown in the table below. Powers supplies can be configured
to be N+1 redundant and are hot pluggable.
NOTE:
An AC power cord is required for each power supply. Refer to the table
below.
Table 1-3. System Power Attributes
Model # 12800-360 12800-180 12800-120 12800-040
Maximum #
of Power
Supplies
12 644
Maximum
output per
supply
1200 Watts
Input voltage 90-264 VAC autoranging
Input
frequency
and phase
47-63 Hz
Maximum
current per
supply
100Amps
Inrush
Current
30Amps Max
Power Factor
efficiency
99% @ 230V, full load
Power Inlet
connector
IEC320-C20
# of Power
Inlets
12 644
Power Cord
connector
IEC320-C19

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2Site Planning
Moving Considerations
Dimension of pallet/container for all models
12800-120: 26" x 36"
12800-180: 26" x 36"
12800-360: 40" x 36"
Mechanical lift for x360 & x180
WARNING!!
To avoid injury, do not lift manually when fully loaded. The 12800-180, when
fully-populated, weighs 270lbs (125kg). The 12800-120 weighs 199 lbs (91
kg). Use a mechanized lift only. For a manual lift, unload the product to
minimize the weight (an empty chassis weighs 100lbs/45kg). Use a team of
people appropriate to the weight of the product and in conjunction with
applicable laws and guidelines.
WARNING!!
To avoid injury, install the 12800-360 using a mechanized lift only. When
fully-populated, the switch weighs 535lbs (244kg) (an empty chassis weighs
197lbs/90kg).
Lifting considerations for x040 and edges
WARNING!!
To avoid injury, use a team of people appropriate to the weight of the
product and in conjunction with applicable laws and guidelines. The
12800-040, when fully-populated, weighs 95lbs (43kg).

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Space Planning
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Space Planning
Racking
All products within the 12200, 12300 and 12800 Director series are designed to be
installed in industry-standard 19-inch four-post server racks.
Racks should conform to conventional standards. Use the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard
ANSI/EIA-310-D-92 and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297.
These racks are commercially available in various depths. It is recommended to
use rack with minimum of 36" depth to facilitate cable installation and routing. Other
physical attributes are shown in the table below.
NOTE: The 12000 series products should not be installed in two-post
telecommunication racks.
Mark the Rack
Allow enough vertical space in the rack for each specific switch installation.
1. Determine the location in the rack of the bottom of the switch.
2. Mark the upper (if applicable) and lower mounting positions on the vertical rails
on the front of the rack.
3. Mark the upper (if applicable) and lower mounting positions on the vertical rails
on the back of the rack.
NOTE:
It is recommended that 12800-180 is installed into the rack at 5U or 6U
location. This locates the chassis approximately 12" from the floor and
allows the chassis to be moved onto the support rails by sliding off of the
pallet.
NOTE:
It is recommended that 12800-360 is installed into the rack at 5U or 6U
location. This will locate the chassis approximately 12" from the floor and
will allow the chassis to be moved onto the support rails by sliding off the
pallet.

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Power
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Power
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Consider the following when selecting Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
equipment:
• The minimum amperage requirements for a UPS:
• Calculate VA (Volt-Amps): Locate the voltage and amperage requirements
for each piece of equipment (refer to Tab l e 1-3). Multiply the numbers together
to get VA.
• Add the VA from each piece of equipment together to find the total VA
requirement. Then add 30% to determine the minimum amperage
requirements for the UPS.
• Transition time (the time necessary for the UPS to transfer from utility power to
full-load battery power).
• The longest potential time period the UPS might be required to supply backup
power.
• Whether or not the UPS unit also provides online protection.
Power Distribution Guidelines
The following section details power distribution guidelines and recommendations
for the QLogic 12800 series.
The power supplies for the 12800 series have a maximum inlet current of
15amps @ 110volts and 6amps @ 220volts. Please observe power outlet,
power strip and extension cable ratings.
Do not exceed 80% of the ampere rating limit of the power outlet, power strip
or an extension cable that the equipment is plugged into. As such, for any
given system, the power delivery system/power supplies cannot exceed the
maximum amperage. For the 12800-360 and 12800-180 it is recommended
to power the systems over 220 volts.
CAUTION!
High-powered systems, such as the 12800-120, 12800-180 and
12800-360 can place significant loads on power distribution units
(PDUs) and uninterupable power supplies (UPSs). It is recommended
to calculate the total amperage and power that a PDU or UPS needs to
handle.

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Power
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Figure 2-1. 12800-Series Power Distribution examples
NOTE:
Power strips are not supplied by QLogic
Table 2-1. AC Plug Types
Region/Countr
y
Voltage
Rating Plug Type Misc/Notes
North America 100-127 NEMA
5-20P
North America 200-240 NEMA
L6-20P
North America 200-240 NEMA
L15-30P
Three phase AC

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Power
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Europe (Schuko) 200-240 CEE 7/7 Used in Austria, Belgium,
Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Indonesia,
The Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Russia,
Spain, Sweden.
International 200-240 IEC 309 3-wire (two-phase & earth).
Connector size and color
variations are used to indicate
amperage rating. This is
utilized in Switzerland for 16A
applications.
Internationalt 200-240 IEC 309 4-wire (three-phase & earth).
Connector size and color
variations are used to indicate
amperage rating.
International 200-240 IEC 309 5-wire (three-phase, earth &
neutral). Connector size and
color variations are used to
indicate amperage rating.
Table 2-1. AC Plug Types
Region/Countr
y
Voltage
Rating Plug Type Misc/Notes

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Cabling
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Cabling
Cable Requirements
Cable Distances
When planning the location of the switches, consider the distance limitations for
signaling, EMI, and connector compatibility. It is recommended that the user does
not exceed specified transmission rate and distance limits.
Cable Guidelines
NOTE:
Building and electrical codes vary depending on the location. Comply with
all code specifications when planning the site and installing cable.
When running cable to the equipment, consider the following:
• Do not run cables where they can be stepped on or rolled over.
• Be sure cables are intact with no cuts, bends, or nicks.
• If the user is making a cable, ensure that the cable is properly crimped.
• Provide proper strain relief for IB cables.
• Support cables using a cable manager mounted above connectors to avoid
unnecessary weight on the cable bundles.
• Bundle cable using velcro straps to avoid injuring cables.
• Keep all ports and connectors free of dust.
• Untwisted Pair (UTP) cables can build up Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) charges
when being placed into a new installation. Before installing category 5 UTP
cables, discharge ESD from the cable by plugging it into a port on a system that
is not powered on.
• When required for safety and fire rating requirements, plenum-rated cable can
be used. Check the local building codes to determine when it is appropriate to
use plenum-rated cable, or refer to IEC standard 850.

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Cabling
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Cable Handling and Bend Radius
Provide proper strain relief by adhering to the following guidelines:
For copper cable, the temporary 90-degree bend can never be more than 0.5
inches tighter than the values listed above for any assembly. This is the absolute
minimum sustained bend radius for each cable AWG size. This measurement is
the distance from the switch panel to the point where the cable makes a
90-degree bend. In other words, this number includes the distance from the
connector stand-off from the panel surface.
Figure 2-2. Copper Cable Bend Radius
Table 2-2. IB Copper Cable Guidelines
IB Copper Cable Bend Radii
American Wire Gauge (AWG)
Size Cable Bend Radius
26 2.43 inches
28 2.28 inches
30 1.98 inches

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Cabling
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Figure 2-3. Fiber Optic Bend Radius
Table 2-3. IB Fiber Optic Cable Guidelines
IB Fiber Optic Cable Bend Radii
Cable Type Bend Radius
Fiber Optic Standard Cable 25 millimeters
NOTE: A 50mm diameter is the smallest circle limit