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Plexxi Switch 3eq - User Manual

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Table of Contents

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Summary

Welcome

Related Documentation

Lists other relevant documentation for Plexxi Switch software and compatibility.

Contacting Plexxi Support

Provides contact information for Plexxi Technical Support services.

Safety Notes

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Precautions for handling switches to prevent ESD damage when outside a data center rack.

ESD Guidelines

Specific guidelines to avoid electrostatic discharge damage when installing or servicing.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Notice

Explains FCC compliance for Class A digital devices and potential interference.

Industry Canada Notice

ICES-003 Class A

States compliance with Industry Canada Standard ICES-003 for digital apparatus.

EN 55022 Class A Warning

Warns about potential radio interference in domestic environments for Class A products.

Checklist

Pre-staging

Tasks to perform before installing the switch, including site verification.

Installation

Steps for installing the switch in racks and initial setup procedures.

Pre-Installation

Verify Site Requirements

Checks altitude, temperature, ventilation, and other critical site conditions.

Environmental and Site Requirements

Covers altitude, temperature, ventilation, circuit, grounding, and protection needs.

UPS

Cabling

Unpack the Switches

Verify Equipment Delivered

Switch Part Numbers and Options

Power Supplies and Power Supply Cooling

Fans and Cooling

Details about hot-swappable fans and their airflow direction options.

Switch Product Codes

Lists product codes for different Plexxi Switch 3eq configurations.

Cables and Transceivers

Refers to the compatibility matrix for supported cables and transceivers.

Record the MAC Address

Instructions on how to locate and record the switch's MAC address.

Installation Considerations

Power

Key considerations for power connections, grounding, and surge protection.

Working with Optical Cables

Guidelines for handling and connecting optical cables to prevent damage.

Installing Plexxi Switch 3 eq

Rack Mounting Plexxi Switch 3 eq

Detailed steps for physically mounting the switch in a telco rack.

Powering Up Plexxi Switch 3 eq

Performing the Initial Switch Configuration

Connecting LightRails

Configuring the LightRails

Powering Down Plexxi Switch 3 eq

Creating the Plexxi Fabric Network

1-LightRail or 2-LightRail Fabric

Details on configuring one or two LightRail fabrics using QSFP28 ports.

LightRail Ports

Table mapping QSFP28 ports to LightRail connections and directions.

Fabric Deployments

PSI interconnect

Direct Connect

Creating a Plexxi PSI Network

Plexxi PSI Overview

Explains what a Plexxi PSI device is and its role in connecting switches.

PSI Network Configuration and Cabling

Covers connecting PSI devices, required cables, and looping unused ports.

PSI Network Example

Connecting Multiple PSI Devices

Creating a Direct Connect Network

Connection Guidelines

Rules and recommendations for directly connecting switches.

Two-Switch Fabric

Steps to create a 2-switch Plexxi fabric using direct connect cabling.

Three-Switch Fabric

Four Switch Fabric

Five-Switch Fabric

Six-Switch Fabric

Seven Switch Fabric

Adding a Switch to an Existing Fabric

Adding Switch #7 to a Six-Switch Fabric

Steps to add a seventh switch by re-cabling and adding new connections.

Adding Switch #6 to a Five-Switch Fabric

Adding Switch #5 to a Four-Switch Fabric

Adding Switch #4 to a Three-Switch Fabric

Adding Switch #3 to a Two-Switch Fabric

Installing Transceivers and Cables

Transceiver Installation and QSFP28 Details

Covers installing QSFP28 transceivers and their configuration details.

Connecting Cables and Breakout Options

Details on connecting QSFP28 cables and using breakout cable options.

Ports and LEDs

I;O Panel Port Overview

Identifies the various ports located on the switch's I/O panel.

QSFP28 Port Details and Mapping

Covers QSFP28 ports, LightRails, LEDs, and SFP28 port mapping.

QSFP28 Ports and LightRails

QSFP28 LEDs

Management, Console and USB Ports and Management LED

S1 Port and LED

Details the S1 port functionality and its traffic flow indicator LED.

Power (P-1 and P-2) and Status (STAT) LEDs

LED States and Descriptions

Table describing the states and meanings of P-1, P-2, and STAT LEDs.

Power Supply LEDs

Power Supply LEDs

States and meanings of the LEDs on the power supply modules.

Fan LEDs

States and meanings of the LEDs on the fan modules.

Customer Replaceable Units

Replacing a Power Supply Module

Step-by-step instructions for hot-swapping a power supply module.

Replacing a Fan Module

Step-by-step instructions for hot-swapping a fan module.

Switch 3 eq Specifications

Component Specifications

Lists key technical specifications for the Plexxi Switch 3eq.

Plexxi Switch 3eq Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPlexxi
ModelSwitch 3eq
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

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