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Installation quick start 

This installation quick start provides basic instructions  for  installing  an  S7508E-X  switch.  For  more 

information about the technical specifications, see 

H3C S7508E-X Switch Installation Guide

 

 

NOTE: 

The figures in this installation quick start are for illustration only. 

 

Chassis views and technical specifications 

Chassis views 

Figure 1

 

Front and rear panels 

 

(1) LPU slots 

(2) MPU slots 

(3) Power module slots 

(4) Fan tray slot 

(5) Switching fabric module slots 

 

Technical specifications 

Table 1

 

Switch dimensions 

Model Height Width 

Depth 

S7508E-X 

620 mm (24.41 in) (14 RU) 

440 mm (17.32 in) 

660 mm (25.98 in) 

 

1

2

5

4

1

3

Summary of Contents for S7508E-X

Page 1: ...H3C S7508E X Switch Installation Quick Start New H3C Technologies Co Ltd http www h3c com hk Document version 6PW101 20170430...

Page 2: ...her trademarks that may be mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice Every effort has been made i...

Page 3: ...Installing the switch 3 Attaching the slide rails to the rack 3 Installing cage nuts 5 Installing the switch in the rack 6 Grounding the switch 7 Installing FRUs 8 Installing a power module 9 Connecti...

Page 4: ...uide NOTE The figures in this installation quick start are for illustration only Chassis views and technical specifications Chassis views Figure 1 Front and rear panels 1 LPU slots 2 MPU slots 3 Power...

Page 5: ...ecommendations To avoid equipment damage or bodily injury caused by improper use read the following safety recommendations before installation Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible...

Page 6: ...nd the rear door for accommodating the chassis and card handles Installing the switch Attaching the slide rails to the rack 1 Read the signs on the slide rails to identify the left and right slide rai...

Page 7: ...tall six cage nuts in the square holes in each rack post as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Installing a cage nut 4 Align the installation holes on the front end of a slide rail with the cage nuts on a fro...

Page 8: ...e other slide rail Make sure the two slide rails are at the same height so that the switch can be placed on them horizontally Installing cage nuts 1 Determine and mark the cage nut installation holes...

Page 9: ...use a minimum of two people to lift the switch H3C recommends that you use a mechanical lift to move the switch Do not hold the filler panels filler panel handles or the air vents of chassis to carry...

Page 10: ...ch in the rack Grounding the switch CAUTION Use the provided grounding cable yellow green grounding cable Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room Do not connect it to...

Page 11: ...8 Figure 9 Grounding the switch Installing FRUs Installing a card CAUTION Before installing a card in the chassis make sure the connectors on the card are not broken or blocked...

Page 12: ...ore installation Do not install power modules of different models on the same switch To avoid power module damage move the power module by supporting its bottom instead of holding its handle After you...

Page 13: ...10 Figure 11 Installing a power module Connecting power cords Connecting an AC power cord CAUTION Before you connect an AC power cord make sure the circuit breaker for the power cord is switched off...

Page 14: ...nnecting a DC power cord CAUTION Provide a circuit breaker for each DC power cord Before connecting the DC power cord make sure the circuit breakers for both the positive and negative lines are switch...

Page 15: ...onnect the crimped RJ 45 connector of the console cable to the console port on the switch Figure 14 Connecting the console port to a PC Setting terminal parameters To configure and manage the switch y...

Page 16: ...see H3C S7508E X Switch Installation Guide Table 4 LED status when the switching is operating correctly Card LED Status MPU LINK Steady on ACT Flashing or off OK Steady on FAIL Off RUN Flashing ALM F...

Page 17: ...I O S A Accessing the switch for the first time 12 C Chassis views and technical specifications 1 E Examining the installation site 3 I Installing the switch 3 O Obtaining documentation 13 S Safety re...

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