Contents
BlackDiamond X8 Series Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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Rack Specifications and Recommendations ...................................................................................................37
Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack............................................................................................38
Protective Grounding for the Rack ...........................................................................................................38
Space Requirements for the Rack ...........................................................................................................39
Securing the Rack....................................................................................................................................39
Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements ........................................................................................................40
Cabling Standards...........................................................................................................................................40
Cable Labeling and Record Keeping ..............................................................................................................40
Cable Distances ..............................................................................................................................................41
Installing Cable................................................................................................................................................42
Fiber Optic Cable .....................................................................................................................................43
Radio Frequency Interference.........................................................................................................................43
Meeting Power Requirements ................................................................................................................................44
Power Supply Requirements...........................................................................................................................44
AC Power Cord Requirements ........................................................................................................................45
Uninterruptible Power Supply Requirements ..................................................................................................45
Selecting a UPS .......................................................................................................................................45
Calculating Volt-Amperage Requirements ...............................................................................................46
UPS Transition Time ................................................................................................................................46
Applicable Industry Standards................................................................................................................................46
Chapter 5: Installing a BlackDiamond X8 Series Chassis .................................................................... 47
Unpacking the Chassis...........................................................................................................................................47
Pre-Installation Requirements ................................................................................................................................50
Rack-Mounting the Chassis....................................................................................................................................51
Grounding the Chassis ...........................................................................................................................................54
Installing Power Supplies .......................................................................................................................................54
Connecting Power ..................................................................................................................................................58
Chapter 6: Installing BlackDiamond X8 Series Modules ...................................................................... 59
Installation Order ....................................................................................................................................................59
Required Tools .......................................................................................................................................................59
Installing Fabric Modules........................................................................................................................................60
Installing Management Modules.............................................................................................................................64
Installing I/O Modules .............................................................................................................................................65
I/O Module Blanks ..................................................................................................................................................67
Installing a Module Blank ................................................................................................................................68
Initial Management Access ....................................................................................................................................69
Connecting Equipment to the Console Port ....................................................................................................69
Logging In for the First Time ...........................................................................................................................69
PART 3: MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Chapter 7: BlackDiamond X8 Maintenance Procedures ....................................................................... 73
Replacing a Power Supply .....................................................................................................................................74
Replacing a Fan Tray .............................................................................................................................................76
Replacing a Fabric Module.....................................................................................................................................78
Replacing a Management Module..........................................................................................................................82
Removing a Management Module ..................................................................................................................82
Installing a Management Module ....................................................................................................................84
Installing a Management Module Blank ..........................................................................................................85
Replacing an I/O Module ........................................................................................................................................86
Removing an I/O Module ................................................................................................................................86
Installing an I/O Module ..................................................................................................................................87
Installing I/O Module Blanks............................................................................................................................88
Summary of Contents for BlackDiamond X8 Series
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