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$! Plexxi Switch 2e Hardware and Installation Guide! !
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Plexxi Switch 2e (Model: PX-S2E or S2E) is a Plexxi entry-series switch that supports scale-out
applications with high performance East-West traffic needs. Plexxi Switch 2e differs from the other
Plexxi Switch 2 models; it does not have the Plexxi LightRail™ interface. Instead, it uses 1310nm waves
through the six QSFP interfaces to create a LightRail interface.
Each of the six QSFP interfaces supports 4x10GbE, making the total bandwidth identical to the LightRail
interfaces on other Switch 2 models (6x4x10GbE=24x10GbE).
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Plexxi Switch 2e network deployments include:
• PSI optical-based solution for six switches or more (four switch minimum)
Connect all Plexxi 2e switches to a Plexxi PSI Interconnect passive device. You plug each Switch 2e
into the PSI using the Plexxi-supplied cable. The passive PSI device creates the mesh structure of a
Plexxi network. You can deploy Switch 2 models 2p and 2sp with 2e in this network.
• Switch 2e Direct Connect for seven switches or less
Directly connect Plexxi 2e switches together using a QSFP-to-QSFP cable such as a Direct Attach
Cable (DAC) or Active Optical Cable (AOC). You cannot directly connect Plexxi 2e switches in a
network that includes Switch 2p and 2sp as well, or if the deployment is expected to grow beyond
seven switches.
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Keep the following considerations in mind when installing your switches.
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• Make certain that all input connections are accessible at all times, and disconnect all
power plugs
before servicing or moving the unit.
• Ensure that appropriate grounding and
current surge protection are in place before connecting the
switch to a power
source.
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• Avoid excessive bending, which can damage the cables — particularly optical cables.
• Ample clearance exists at the front and access port panels to allow
unrestricted cabling.
• AC power cords can easily reach from the AC power outlet to the connection
on the power supply panel
of the switch.
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Plexxi Technical Support services are available to answer your questions and to
make sure that your
software and hardware continue to operate properly.
You can contact Plexxi Support at:
support@plexxi.com
1.888.415.9809 (US/Canada toll-free)
+1 603-782-0702 (US/International)
http://support.plexxi.com
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