Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- ExtremeSwitching SLX 9030 Hardware Installation Guide
- Preface
- About this Document
- Device Overview
- Preparing for the Installation
- Mounting the Device
- Mounting options
- Mounting precautions
- Standalone installation
- Installing the device in a rack
- Four-post rack mount kit installation (XBR-R000297)
- Installing the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit (XEN-R000294)
- Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XEN-R000296)
- Initial Setup and Verification
- Initial setup and configuration checklist
- Items required
- Providing power to the device
- Establishing a serial connection
- Configuring a static IP address
- Establishing an Ethernet connection
- Customizing the chassis and host names
- Configuring the DNS service
- Verifying correct operation
- Setting the date and time
- Backing up the configuration
- Installing cable management kit
- Transceivers and Cables
- Supported transceivers and cables
- Time and items required
- Precautions specific to transceivers and cables
- Cleaning the fiber-optic connectors
- Managing cables
- Installing an SFP+ transceiver
- Replacing an SFP+ transceiver
- Installing a QSFP28 transceiver
- Replacing a QSFP28 transceiver
- Breakout cables
- Verifying transceiver operation
- Monitoring the Device
- Power Supplies
- Fan Assemblies
- ExtremeSwitching SLX 9030 Technical Specifications
- SLX 9030 Switch Specifications
- Power and Heat Dissipation
- Power Supply Specifications
- Acoustics Specifications
- SLX 9030 Software Specifications
- Ethernet
- LEDs
- Other
- Weight and physical dimensions
- Data port specifications (Ethernet)
- Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45)
- Serial port specifications (pinout - mini-USB)
- Serial port specifications (protocol)
- Memory specifications
- Regulatory compliance (EMC)
- Regulatory compliance (safety)
- Regulatory compliance (environmental)
- Regulatory Statements
- Cautions and Danger Notices
Preparing for the Installation
• Safety precautions.............................................................................................................................................................................................19
• Facility requirements.........................................................................................................................................................................................21
• Quick installation checklist.............................................................................................................................................................................23
• Shipping carton contents................................................................................................................................................................................24
Safety precautions
When using this product, observe all danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The safety notices are accompanied by
symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition
When using this product, observe all danger, caution, and attention notices in this manual. The safety notices are accompanied by
symbols that represent the severity of the safety condition.
Refer to Cautions and Danger Notices at the end of this guide for translations of safety notices for this product.
General precautions
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualied service personnel.
DANGER
Before beginning the installation, see the precautions in “Power precautions.”
DANGER
Be careful not to accidently insert your ngers into the fan tray while removing it from the chassis. The fan may still be
spinning at a high speed.
CAUTION
Changes or modications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
Disassembling any part of the power supply and fan assembly voids the warranty and regulatory certications. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside the power supply and fan assembly.
CAUTION
Make sure the airow around the front, and back of the device is not
restricted.
CAUTION
Ensure that the airow direction of the power supply unit matches that of the installed fan tray. The power supplies and fan
trays are clearly labeled with either a green arrow with an "E", or an orange arrow with an "I."
CAUTION
To protect the serial port from damage, keep the cover on the port when not in use.
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