Xena ValkyrieBay Val-C12-2400G User manual

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Version 5.1
Xena Networks ApS
Gammel Lundtoftevej 1B, 2nd floor
2800 KGS Lyngby
Denmark
www.xenanetworks.com
Val-C12-2400G Chassis
Installation Guide
HOW TO INSTALL VALKYRIE TEST MODULES

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SPECIFICATIONS
The ValkyrieBay is a 12-slot, 4U heavy-duty steel rack mount chassis designed to operate reliably in a
standard IT environment. This guide describes the installation of modules in:
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Val-C12-2400G
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Dimensions (DxWxH): 483 x 177 x 447mm (19" x 7" x 17.6")
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Weight: 17.8 kg (39 lbs) without test modules
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Color: Black
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Form Factor: Standard 4U, 19” wide
□ Construction: Metal
□ Number of Slots: 12
□ Cooling: 3 pcs. 92 mm Papst 3212JH4
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Drive Bay: 1 x 2.5” SATA Drive with Hot-swap
Environmental
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Operating Temperature: 10 to 35º C
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Storage Temperature: -30 to 70º C
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Humidity: 8% to 90% non-condensing
Power
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AC Voltage: 100-240 VAC
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Max watt: 1800W
Regulatory
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FCC (US)
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CE (Europe)
TECH SUPPORT
Please contact your local Xena partner or open a support ticket at https://xenanetworks.com/support/
PACKING LIST
When you unpack the chassis, make sure the following items is included in the box:
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1 x ValkyrieBay Chassis (Val-C12-2400G)
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2 x Power cord
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1 x Xena "Quick Start Guide"
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1 x ValkyrieBay (Val-C12-2400G) Chassis Installation Guide
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6 x 12V power splitter cables or 4 x 12V power cables (depending on module setup)

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QUICK OVERVIEW
Installing test modules in the ValkyrieBay chassis requires the following steps to be completed:
1. Remove the top lid by unscrewing the two finger screws at the back of the chassis.
2. Unscrew the restraining bar.
3. Remove the air flow cover by unscrewing the two finger screws on top and sliding it till it
releases.
4. Remove the alignment bar by loosening the two finger screws on top.
5. Choose which slot the module should sit in and remove the bracket.
6. Slide the module into place and use the screw to secure it.
7. If needed (see list below), connect 12 V power cable.
8. Mount the alignment bar by mounting the two finger screws.
9. Replace the air flow cover by sliding it till it in place and securing the two finger screws on top.
10. Position the restraining bar in place and screw the restraining bar tightly in place.
11. Replace top lid (Do not operate the chassis without top lid)
List of test modules not needing separate 12V supply:
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Odin-1G-3S-6P
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Odin-1G-3S-6P-E
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Odin-1G-3S-2P-T
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Odin-10G-1S-2P-T
List of modules needing separate 12V supply:
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Odin-1G-3S-6P-T1-RJ45
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Odin-10G-1S-2P
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Odin-10G-1S-6P
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Odin-5G-4S-6P-CU
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Odin-10G-3S-6P-CU
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Odin-10G-5S-6P-CU
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Odin-40G-2S-2P
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Loki-100G-3S-1P
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Loki-100G-5S-1P
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Loki-100G-5S-2P
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Odin-100G-3S-1P
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Chi-40G-2S-2P
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Chi-100G-5S-2P
(cont. on next page)
Please take precautions to avoid any ESD damage by using ESD wrist strap or other precaution.
Before opening the chassis, make sure to disconnect the power plugs.

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List of modules needing separate 12V supply with special power cable:
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Thor-400G-7S-1P-LE (special 12V power cable included)
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Thor-400G-7S-1P (special 12V power cable included)
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Freya-800G-1S-1P (special 12V power cable included)
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Freya-800G-1S-1P-OSFP (special 12V power cable included)
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Freya-800G-4S-1P (special 12V power cable included)
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Freya-800G-4S-1P-OSFP (special 12V power cable included)
Modules marked blue must be removed from chassis and packaged separately before
transportation.
Always use the original Xena boxes for shipping (including the polystyrene foam and anti-static bags).
Recommendations:
 For ports that are not in use, keep dust caps mounted.
 Do not cover the front or rear ventilation openings in the chassis
 Clean the chassis min. every 12 months to remove dust, using compressed air to
ensure optimal ventilation
 ValkyrieBay 2400G gives customers optimal flexibility to deploy a wide range of various
Valkyrie test modules ranging from 10Mbps to 800Gbps. To ensure optimal airflow in the
ValkyrieBay please observe the following guideline for high-speed modules (Thor and Freya
modules):
Preferably install your high-speed modules with the corresponding blind board, in slot 2-9 in
the ValkyrieBay 2400G.

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The installation steps outlined above are described in detail below. Please refer to the relevant
section.
STEP 1:
Remove the top cover by unscrewing the two finger screws at the back of the chassis.
STEP 2:
Unscrew the restraining bar.

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STEP 3:
Remove the air flow cover by unscrewing the two finger screws on top and sliding it
backwards till it releases.
STEP 4:
Remove the alignment bar by loosening the two finger screws on top.

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STEP 4 (cont.):
STEP 5:
If you are installing a Thor- or Freya module, you would have received the module itself, a
blind board, and a special single 12V cable, replacing the 12V splitter cable included with the
chassis:

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STEP 5 (cont.):
Choose which slot the module should be mounted in and remove the bracket
Please note that if you are installing a Thor- or Freya module, the module itself is taking up 2
slots. You also need to reserve a slot to install blind board on the heat sink side of the module.
STEP 6:
Slide the module into place and use the screw to secure it.

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STEP 6 (cont.):
Press the test module firmly but carefully into place – do not force it – and then fasten again
with the screw from Step 3.

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STEP 6 (cont.):
The picture below shows a configuration with 4 high-speed modules installed:
Slot 0 - Thor-400G module
Slot 2 - Blind Board
Slot 3 - Thor-400G module
Slot 5 - Blind Board
Slot 6 - Thor-400G module
Slot 8 - Blind Board
Slot 9 - Thor-400G module
Slot 11- Blind Board

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Step 7
If needed (see list on page 3 and 4), connect 12 V power cable (Use delivered 12V cable)

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Step 8
Mount the alignment bar by mounting the two finger screws.
The alignment bar fixes the modules in place. Please make sure the top of the module goes
into the appropriate slot in the alignment bar.

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Step 9
Remount the air flow cover by sliding it forward into place and securing the two finger screws
on top.
STEP 10:
Position the restraining bar in place and screw the restraining bar tightly in place.
If sideways adjustments of the modules are necessary, we recommend doing it from right to
left (Port 11 to Port 0).

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STEP 11:
Remount top lid and fasten it with the two finger screws
(Do not operate the chassis without top lid)

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For More Information:
Please visit our online repository of technical documentation –
https://xenanetworks.com/?knowledge-base=knowledge-base/
Or open a support ticket - https://xenanetworks.com/support/
IMPORTANT
ALWAYS REMOVE LONG TEST MODULES BEFORE SHIPPING
To minimize the risk of damage, please remove “long” test modules before transportation. This includes any
test module(s) that extend past the metal restraining bar under the chassis lid.
Always use the original Xena boxes for shipping (including the polystyrene foam and anti-static bags).