Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- ExtremeSwitching VDX 8770-4 Hardware Installation Guide
- Preface
- About This Document
- Product Overview
- Preparing for Installation
- Mounting the Device
- Mounting options
- Mounting precautions
- Unpacking, transporting, and installing the device
- Installing the 8U Chassis Flush Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-RMK-FL-4)
- Four-Post Flush and Recessed Mount Intake Air Duct Rack Kit Installation (XBR-RMK-FL-4DS-2 and XBR-RMK-RE-4DS-2)
- Installing the 8U Chassis Flush and Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-RMK-TELCO-4)
- Initial Configuration
- Configuration overview
- Providing power to the device
- Establishing a serial connection to the device
- Logging in to the serial console port
- Assigning permanent passwords
- Configuring the IP addresses
- Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the serial cable
- Establishing an Ethernet connection
- Customizing a host name
- Customizing a chassis name
- Setting the date and time
- Changing the RBridge ID and VCS ID
- Configuring operating modes on 27x40 GbE line cards
- Verifying correct operation
- Backing up a running configuration
- Connecting network devices
- Installing transceivers and attaching cables
- Managing cables
- System Monitoring
- Removal and Replacement Procedures
- Introduction
- ESD precautions
- Cable management comb removal and replacement
- Line card removal and replacement
- CFP2 to QSFP28 Conversion Module removal and replacement
- Management module removal and replacement
- Switch fabric module removal and replacement
- Power supply removal and replacement
- Fan removal and replacement
- Air filter removal and replacement
- Module filler panel removal and replacement
- Chassis ID card removal and replacement
- SFP transceiver removal and replacement
- QSFP transceiver removal and replacement
- Cable routing table
- Air filter removal and replacement
- ExtremeSwitching VDX 8770 Technical Specifications
- System specifications
- Ethernet
- LEDs
- Other
- Weight and physical dimensions
- Environmental requirements
- Power supply specifications (per PSU)
- Power consumption (typical configuration)
- Power consumption (maximum configuration)
- Power consumption (modules)
- Data port specifications (Ethernet)
- Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45)
- Serial port specifications (protocol)
- Memory specifications
- Regulatory compliance (EMC)
- Regulatory compliance (safety)
- Regulatory compliance (environmental)
- Regulatory Statements
- Cautions and Danger Notices
3. Install the saddle to the rack posts using the following steps while referring to the following gure. Also refer to Figure 37 for
details on securing screws to the rack.
a) Install the saddle with the angled portion facing the port side of the rack posts using four 10-32 screws with square-cone
washers on each sliding bracket. Tighten the screws to 32 in-lb (36.86 cm-kg).
b) Tighten the two 10-32 adjusting screws on each side of the saddle.
FIGURE 36 Saddle installed in equipment rack.
1. Saddle
2. 10-32 screws with square-cone washers
3. Adjusting screws (two on each side of the saddle)
NOTE
For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (see Figure 33 on page 61) on the rack rails for securing 10-32
screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (see Figure 33 on page 61). Also refer the following
gure.
Installing the 8U Chassis Flush and Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-RMK-TELCO-4)
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