User guide

Series SC 3590
This is a product approved by Anatel, the approval number can be found on the product label.
For more information, consult the Anatel website: https://www.gov.br/anatel/pt-br

Data protection and security

Observe local laws regarding the protection and use of such data and the regulations that prevail in
the country.
The aim of data protection legislation is to prevent infringements of individual privacy rights based on
the misuse of personal data.

Processing of personal data

This system uses and processes personal data such as passwords, detailed call records, network
addresses and customer data records, for example.

Guidelines that apply to Intelbras employees

» Intelbras employees are subject to safe trading practices and data confidentiality under the terms of
the company's work procedures.
» It is imperative that the following rules are observed to ensure that statutory provisions relating to
services (be they in-house services or remote administration and maintenance) are strictly followed.
This preserves the client's interests and provides additional personal protection.

Guidelines controlling data processing

» Ensure that only authorized persons have access to customer data.
» Use password assignment facilities, without allowing any exceptions. Never share passwords with
unauthorized persons.
» Ensure that no unauthorized person can process (store, change, transmit, disable or erase) or use
customer data.
» Prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to data media, for example, backup disks or
protocol printouts.
» Ensuring that data media that are no longer needed are completely destroyed and that documents
are not stored or left in generally accessible places.
» Working together with the client builds trust.

Misuse and hacking

» Access passwords allow access and alteration of any facility, such as external access to the
company's system to obtain data. of misuse.

Important: This product does not have encryption. Intelbras does not access, transfer, capture, or
carry out any other type of processing of personal data from this product, with the exception of data
necessary for the operation of the product itself.

All images in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

AC power supplies, DC power supplies are sold separately and are not included with the
product.
Preface
INTELBRAS SC 3590 Switch Series Installation Guide describes the installation, power-on,
maintenance, and troubleshooting.
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
• Audience.
• Conventions.
• Documentation feedback.

Audience
This documentation is intended for:
• Network planners.
• Field technical support and servicing engineers.
• Network administrators working with the switches.

Conventions
The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Command conventions

Convention Description
Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.

[] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
{ x | y | ... }
you select one.

Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
[ x | y | ... ]
from which you select one or none.
Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
{ x | y | ... } *
bars, from which you select a minimum of one.
Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
[ x | y | ... ] *
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
&<1-n>
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.

GUI conventions

Convention Description
Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
Boldface
example, the New User window opens; click OK.
Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create >
>
Folder.
Symbols

Convention Description
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
WARNING! can result in personal injury.
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
CAUTION: can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.

IMPORTANT: An alert that calls attention to essential information.

NOTE: An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.

TIP: An alert that provides helpful information.

Network topology icons

Convention Description

Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.

Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.

Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that

supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.

Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access

controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.

Represents an access point.

T Represents a wireless terminator unit.

T Represents a wireless terminator.

Represents a mesh access point.

Represents omnidirectional signals.

Represents directional signals.

Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security

gateway, or load balancing device.

Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL

VPN, IPS, or ACG module.

Examples provided in this document

Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,
configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots,
and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.
Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................ 3
Audience ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Conventions .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1 Preparing for installation ............................................................................... 2
Safety recommendations ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Examining the installation environment ................................................................................................................ 3
Examining the installation site ............................................................................................................................... 6
Checking power distribution or power supply environment ................................................................................... 7
Laser safety........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation tools .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Installing the switch..................................................................................... 10
Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack.................................................................................................................... 2
Mounting the switch on a workbench .................................................................................................................... 4
Grounding the switch ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Installing/removing a fan tray ................................................................................................................................ 8
Installing and removing a power supply .............................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the power cord ................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing/removing an expansion card ................................................................................................................ 18
Verifying the installation ...................................................................................................................................... 21
3 Accessing the switch for the first time ......................................................... 22
Connecting the switch to a configuration terminal............................................................................................... 22
Setting terminal parameters .................................................................................................................................. 3
Starting the switch ................................................................................................................................................. 3
4 Setting up an IRF fabric ................................................................................ 4
IRF fabric setup flowchart ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Planning IRF fabric setup ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Configuring basic IRF settings .............................................................................................................................. 6
Connecting the physical IRF ports ........................................................................................................................ 6
Verifying the IRF fabric setup ................................................................................................................................ 6
5 Maintenance and troubleshooting ................................................................. 8
Power supply failure .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Fan tray failure ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Configuration terminal display issues.................................................................................................................... 9

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1 Preparing for installation
This document is applicable to the following Ethernet switches:
Table1-1 Switch series and models

Switch series Model

SC 3590-28G-4SC-8XE

SC 3590-48G-4XE

Non-PoE models
SC 3590-28S-4SC-8XE
SC 3590 switch
series
SC 3590-48S-4XE

SC 3590-28GP-4SC-8XE

SC 3590-48GP-6XE
PoE models

SC 3590-16GU-8M10U-4YE

SC 3590-32GU-16M10U-4YE

Safety recommendations
To avoid any 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
hazardous condition.
• Before cleaning the switch, remove all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch
with wet cloth or liquid.
• Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from
entering the switch chassis.
• Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in
case of a fall.
• Ensure good ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the
switch free of obstruction.
• Make sure the power input voltage is as required by the power supply.
• To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when the
switch is just powered off.
• Wear an ESD wrist strap when you replace an expansion card, removable power supply, or fan
tray. Make sure the strap makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.

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Examining the installation environment
To ensure correct operation of your switch, make sure the installation environment meets the
requirements listed in Table1-2.
Table1-2 Checking list for the installation environment

Item Requirements

CAUTION:
To ensure correct operation of your device, make sure the installation
environment is adequately ventilated to prevent the switch from
overheating.
Ventilation and heat dissipation • Ensure a minimum clearance of 10 cm (3.94 in) around the chassis.
• Do not install the device near a heat source, for example, a stove or
heater.
• Ensure air ventilation in the installation environment.
• Do not block the ventilation holes in the device or power adapter.

CAUTION:
Water or moisture might damage the circuits of the device.
• Do not place the device near water or in a damp environment.
• Install the switch in a clean, dry, and ventilated place where
temperature is controlled in a stable range.
Anti-moisture • Make sure the installation environment is free from water leakage or
condensation. If required, install a dehumidification device (such as
an air conditioner with a dehumidification function or a dedicated
dehumidifier).
• Do not operate the device under or near the water source, such as
the wash basin, laundry room, or areas with high humidity.
• Do not touch the device with wet hands.

For correct operation and long service life of your switch, maintain the
temperature and humidity in the equipment room at acceptable ranges.
• Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity
leakage, mechanical property change of materials, and metal
corrosion.
• Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and
Temperature/humidity ESD and cause issues including loose mounting screws and circuit
failure.
• High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials
and significantly lower the reliability and lifespan of the switch.
For the temperature and humidity requirements of the switch, see
technical specifications in the hardware information and specifications for
the switch.

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 Item Requirements

CAUTION:
Ground the switch correctly and verify the grounding. For more
information, see "Grounding the switch."
• If you ground the switch by using a grounding strip, make sure the
grounding resistance of the grounding strip in the equipment room is
less than 1
• If you ground the switch by using a grounding conductor buried in
the earth ground, make sure the grounding resistance of the
grounding conductor in the ground is less than 10.
• Route the signal cables along indoor walls, bury the cables in the
earth ground, or thread the cables through steel tubes. Install a
signal lightning arrester with a nominal discharge current for a
corresponding network interface.
Lightning protection
• Keep the signal cables far from power cords and lightning rod down
conductors.
• As a best practice, route power cords indoors. If an AC power cord
is routed from outdoors, connect the AC power cord first to a power
lightning arrester before leading it to the AC power port on the
switch. Make sure the power lightning arrester has a nominal
discharge current and the total length of the power cord from the
power lighting arrester to the power port on the switch is less than 5
m (16.40 ft).
• Ground the switch, rack, independent power supplies, and lightning
arresters separately.
• You must ground optical fibers with reinforcing metal stiffener from
outdoors on an optical distribution frame (ODF) or fiber splice
enclosure.

CAUTION:
Do not run an Ethernet cable and power cord in parallel.
Cable routing • Route different types of cables separately.
• Keep power cords a minimum of 5 cm (1.97 in) away from other
cables.
• Ground the switch correctly.
• To avoid ESD damage to the device or FRUs, always wear an ESD
ESD prevention wrist strap when you install or remove the device or FRUs.
• Make sure the wrist strap has good skin contact and is reliably
grounded.

Cleanliness For more information, see "Cleanliness."

The installation site must be free from corrosive gases such as acid
Corrosive gas prevention gases and alkaline gases. For more information, see "Corrosive gas
limit."
• If AC power is used, use a single-phase three-wire power receptacle
with protection earth (PE) to filter interference from the power grid.
• Keep the device far away from radio transmitting stations, radar
EMI stations, and high-frequency devices.
• Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface
cables, when necessary.

Cleanliness
Dust buildup on the chassis might cause electrostatic adsorption and dust corrosion, resulting in
poor contact of metal connectors and contact points. This might shorten the device's lifetime and

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 even cause device failure in the worst case. Table1-3 describes the switch requirement for
cleanliness.
Table1-3 Switch requirement for cleanliness

Substance Particle diameter Concentration limit

Dust particles ≥ 0.5 µm ≤ 1.8 × 107 particles/m3

To maintain cleanliness in the equipment room, follow these guidelines:

• Keep the equipment room away from pollution sources. Do not smoke, eat, or drink in the
equipment room.
• Use double-layer glass in windows and seal doors and windows with dust-proof rubber strips.
Use screen doors and window screens for doors and windows open to the outside and make
sure the external windows are air tight.
• Use dustproof materials for floors, walls, and ceilings and use wallpaper or matt paint that does
not produce powders.
• Clean the equipment room regularly and clean the air filters of the rack each month.
• Wear ESD clothing and shoe covers before entering the equipment room, keep the ESD
clothing and shoe covers clean, and change them frequently.

Corrosive gas limit

Corrosive gases can accelerate corrosion and aging of metal components. Make sure the corrosive
gases do not exceed the concentration limits as shown in Table1-4.
Table1-4 Corrosive gas concentration limits

Gas Average concentration (mg/m3) Maximum concentration (mg/m3)

SO2 0.3 1.0

H2S 0.1 0.5
Cl2 0.1 0.3
HCI 0.1 0.5
HF 0.01 0.03
NH3 1.0 3.0
O3 0.05 0.1
NOX 0.5 1.0

CAUTION:
As a best practice, control the corrosive gas concentrations in the equipment room at their average
values. Make sure the corrosive gas concentrations do not exceed 30 minutes per day at their
maximum values.

To control corrosive gases, use the following guidelines:

• As a best practice, do not build the equipment room in a place with a high concentration of
corrosive gases.
• Make sure the equipment room is not connected to sewer, vertical shaft, or septic tank pipelines
and keep it far away from these pipelines. The air inlet of the equipment room must be away
from such pollution sources.

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 • Use environmentally friendly materials to decorate the equipment room. Avoid using organic
materials that contains harmful gases, such as sulfur or chlorine-containing insulation cottons,
rubber mats, sound-proof cottons, and avoid using plasterboards with high sulfur concentration.
• Place fuel (diesel or gasoline) engines separately. Do not place them in the same equipment
room with the device. Make sure the exhausted air of the engines will not flow into the
equipment room or towards the air inlet of the air conditioners.
• Place batteries separately. Do not place them in the same room with the device.
• Employ a professional company to monitor and control corrosive gases in the equipment room
regularly.

Examining the installation site

Before you install the switch, verify that the installation site meets the installation requirements. The
switch can operate correctly in an A1 or A2 installation site. Availability issues might occur if you
install the switch in an A3, B1, B2, or C installation site.
Table1-5 Installation sites

Category Definition Example

• Indoor environments where Central equipment rooms, IDC
temperature and humidity are equipment rooms, mobile cabins
A1: indoor controlled controlled. with air conditioners, outdoor air
environment
• Completely enclosed or shielded conditioner cabinets, and heat
indoor environments. exchanger cabinets.

• Indoor environments where Simple equipment rooms, ordinary

temperature and humidity are partially houses, garages, corridors, and
A2: indoor partially controlled. direct ventilation cabinets far from
controlled • Incompletely enclosed or shielded pollution sources, houses without
environment places. direct exposure to sunlight or rain,
railway station platforms, and
• Places far from pollution sources. stadiums.
Simple equipment rooms, ordinary
• Indoor environments where houses, garages, corridors, and
temperature and humidity are direct ventilation cabinets near
A3: indoor uncontrolled. pollution sources, houses without
uncontrolled • Incompletely enclosed or shielded direct exposure to sunlight or rain,
environment places. railway station platforms, stadiums,
• Places near pollution sources. uncleaned rooms after decoration,
and rooms under decoration.
• Unshielded places where the
B1: outdoor general temperature and humidity are not Completely exposed outdoor places
environment controlled. far from pollution sources.
• Places far from pollution sources.
• Unshielded places where the
temperature and humidity are not Islands, ships, and completely
B2: harsh controlled. exposed outdoor places near
environment
• Sea environments or outdoor land pollution sources.
environments near pollution sources.
C: special Buried, underwater, or undersea
Special application environments
environments environments and manholes.

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 Table1-6 Pollution sources

Category Radius range

Saline water areas such as oceans and saline lakes ≤ 3.7 km (2.30 miles)
Serious pollution sources such as metallurgic plants, coal mines, and
≤ 3 km (1.86 miles)
heat and power plants
Medium pollution sources such as chemical factories, rubber plants,
≤ 2 km (1.24 miles)
and electroplating factories
Light pollution sources, such as food factories, tanneries, and
≤ 1 km (0.62 miles)
heating boilers

Checking power distribution or power supply

environment
Table1-7 Requirements for power distribution or power supply environment

Item Requirements

Preparation The power supply must be available before you install the switch.
The voltage provided to the switch must be within the operating voltage range.
Voltage For the operating voltage range, see technical specifications in the hardware
information and specifications for the switch.
• If the external power supply system provides an AC power outlet, prepare a
country-specific AC power cord yourself. Make sure the PE wire of the AC
Power receptacle and power supply is grounded reliably.
cables • If the external power supply system provides a DC distribution box, prepare
DC power cords yourself.
• Do not use the power cord provided with the switch on other devices.

Laser safety
WARNING!
The switch is Class 1 laser device. Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver modules might emit
invisible laser light. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments when the switch
is operating.

Installation tools
No installation tools are provided with the switch. Prepare the following tools yourself as required:
• ESD wrist strap
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Needle-nose pliers
• Diagonal pliers
• Marker

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Installation accessories
Before installation, make sure you have all the required installation accessories. If an installation
accessory is damaged or lost, purchase a new one by using the BOM code in Table1-8.
Table1-8 Installation accessories

Description Quantity Applicable device models

Mounting bracket kit, including

a pair of mounting brackets
and eight M4 screws
1 pair, provided All models

M6 screw and cage nut

User supplied All models

Rubber feet
Four, provided All models

Grounding cable

1, provided All models

This figure is for illustration only.
The appearance of the grounding
cable might vary.

Grounding screw
1, provided All models

SC 3590
Expansion card filler panel series: 1,
provided
All models

Power cord

1, provided with
removable power All models
The appearance and parameters supplies
for power cords vary depending on
countries and regions.

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Description Quantity Applicable device models

AC power cord bail latch SC 3590-28G-4SC-8XE

1, provided with the SC 3590-48G-4XE
PSR180-12A-B SC 3590-28S-4SC-8XE
and
PSR180-12A-F SC 3590-48S-4XE
power supplies

The appearance of the bail latch

might differ.
SC 3590-28G-4SC-8XE
DC power cord 1, provided with the
PSR180-12D-B SC 3590-48G-4XE
power supply SC 3590-28S-4SC-8XE
SC 3590-48S-4XE

DB9-to-RJ45 console cable

1, optional All models

USB-to-RJ45 console cable

1, optional All models

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2 Installing the switch
CAUTION:
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open
the chassis, contact INTELBRAS for permission. Otherwise, INTELBRAS shall not be liable for any
consequence.

Figure2-1 Hardware installation flow

Start

Install the switch in a

19-inch rack or on a
workbench

Ground the switch

Install fan trays

Install power supplies

Connect power cords

Verify the installation

Troubleshoot the
Turn on the circuit breakers switch

No
Turn off the
Operating correctly?
circuit breakers
Yes
No
Install expansion modules?

Yes

Install expansion modules

No
Troubleshoot the
Operating correctly?
switch
Yes

Connect ports and cables

End

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Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
Figure2-2 Mounting bracket

(1) Screw hole for attaching the bracket to the switch (2) Screw hole for attaching the bracket to the rack

Attaching the mounting brackets to the switch

The switch has one mounting position near the network ports and the other mounting position near
the power supplies for the mounting brackets. Select one position as needed.
To attach the front mounting brackets to the chassis:
1. Place the wide flange of the mounting bracket against the chassis side panel. Align the
mounting bracket installation holes with the screw holes in the chassis.
 To install the mounting brackets at the port-side mounting position, see Figure2-3.
 To install the mounting brackets at the power supply-side mounting position, see Figure2-4.
2. Fasten the M4 screws (provided) to secure the mounting bracket to the switch.
3. Attach the mounting bracket to the other side of the chassis in the same way.
Figure2-3 Attaching the mounting brackets to the port-side mounting position

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 Figure2-4 Attaching the mounting brackets to the power supply-side mounting position

Mounting the switch in the rack

This task requires two people.
To mount the switch in the rack:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Verify that the mounting brackets have been securely attached to the switch chassis. See
"Attaching the mounting brackets to the switch."
3. Attach cage nuts to the front rack posts.
4. One person supports the bottom of the switch, and moves the switch to an appropriate position
based on the installation positions of the mounting brackets.
5. Another person uses user supplied M6 screws and cage nuts (user supplied, with anti-rust
coating) to attach the mounting brackets to the rack and verifies that the brackets are level and
secure.

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 Figure2-5 Mounting the switch in the rack

Mounting the switch on a workbench

IMPORTANT:
• Reserve a minimum clearance of 10 cm (3.9 in) around the chassis for heat dissipation.
• Do not place heavy objects on the switch.

To mount the switch on a workbench:

1. Verify that the workbench is sturdy and reliably grounded.
2. Place the switch with bottom up, and clean the round holes in the chassis bottom with dry cloth.
3. Attach the rubber feet to the four round holes in the chassis bottom.
4. Place the switch with upside up on the workbench.

Grounding the switch

WARNING!
• Correctly connecting the grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and ESD and EMI
protection. You must connect the grounding cable correctly and reliably for the switch.
• For information about lightning protection for the switch, see INTELBRAS Network Devices
Lightning Protection Guide.

The power input end of the switch has a noise filter, whose central ground is directly connected to the
chassis to form the chassis ground (commonly known as PGND). You must securely connect this
chassis ground to the earth to minimize the potential for system damage, maximize the safety at the
site, and minimize EMI susceptibility of the system.
Select a grounding method based on the installation environment.

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 NOTE:
The power and grounding terminals in this section are for illustration only.

Grounding the switch by using a grounding strip

CAUTION:
• Connect the grounding cable to the grounding strip in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a
fire main or lightning rod.
• To guarantee the grounding effect and avoid switch damage, use the grounding cable provided
with the switch to connect the switch to a grounding strip in the equipment room.

If a grounding strip is available at the installation site, use the grounding cable provided with the
switch to connect the switch to the grounding strip.
Connecting the grounding cable to the chassis
1. Remove the grounding screw in the rear panel of the chassis.
2. Use the grounding screw to attach the ring terminal of the grounding cable to the grounding
screw hole. Fasten the screw. As a best practice, use a torque of 12 kgf-cm (1.18 Nm) to fasten
the grounding screw.

IMPORTANT:
Orient the grounding cable as shown in Figure2-6 so that you can easily install or remove the
expansion cards.

Figure2-6 Connecting the grounding cable to the chassis (non PoE model)

(1) Grounding screw (2) Grounding sign

(3) Grounding hole (4) Ring terminal
(5) Grounding cable

Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip (non PoE model)

Method 1
1. Use needle-nose pliers to bend the bare metal part to the shape as shown in Figure2-7. Make
sure the bended part can securely attached to the grounding post on the grounding strip.
2. Attach the bended part of the grounding cable to the grounding post and use the hex nut to
fasten the bended part to the post.

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 Figure2-7 Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip

(1) Grounding post (2) Grounding strip

(3) Grounding cable (4) Hex nut

Method 2
1. Remove the hex nut of a grounding post on the grounding strip.
2. Connect the ring terminal of the grounding cable to the grounding post of the grounding strip,
and fasten it with the removed hex nut.
Figure2-8 Connecting the grounding cable to a grounding strip

(1) Grounding post (2) Grounding strip

(3) Grounding cable (4) Hex nut

Grounding the switch by using a grounding conductor buried

in the earth ground
If the installation site does not have grounding strips, but earth ground is available, hammer a 0.5 m
(1.64 ft) or longer angle iron or steel tube into the earth ground to act as a grounding conductor.
The dimensions of the angle iron must be a minimum of 50 × 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 1.97 × 0.20 in). The
steel tube must be zinc-coated and its wall thickness must be at least 3.5 mm (0.14 in).
Weld the yellow-green grounding cable to the angel iron or steel tube and treat the joint for corrosion
protection.

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 Figure2-9 Grounding the switch by burying the grounding conductor into the earth ground

(1) Grounding screw (2) Chassis rear panel (3) Grounding cable
(4) Earth (5) Welding point (6) Grounding conductor

Verifying the connection after grounding the switch

• If you ground the switch by using a grounding strip, perform the following tasks:
a. Use a multimeter to measure the resistance between the switch grounding terminal and
grounding point, and make sure the resistance is less than 0.1
b. Use a grounding resistance tester to measure the grounding resistance of the grounding
strip, and make sure the grounding resistance is less than 1
• If you ground the switch by using a grounding conductor buried in the earth ground, perform the
following tasks:
a. Use a multimeter to measure the resistance between the switch grounding terminal and
grounding point, and make sure the resistance is less than 0.1
b. Use a grounding resistance tester to measure the grounding resistance of the angle iron in
the ground, and make sure the grounding resistance is less than 10. For locations with
high soil resistivity, sprinkle some resistance reducer to reduce soil resistivity or replace soil
around the grounding strip with soil with lower resistance.
For information about resistance measurement, see INTELBRAS Network Devices Lightning
Protection Guide.

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Installing/removing a fan tray
CAUTION:
• Install two fan trays of the same model on the switch. Do not power on the switch when it does
not have fan trays or has only one fan tray installed.
• Do not leave any fan tray slots empty when the switch is operating.
• If both fan trays fail while the switch is operating, replace them within 2 minutes while the switch
is operating.
• If one fan tray fails while the switch is operating, perform either of the following tasks:
 If the ambient temperature is not higher than 27°C (80.6°F), replace the fan tray within 24 hours and
make sure the failed fan tray is in position before the replacement.
 If the ambient temperature is higher than 27°C (80.6°F), replace the fan tray immediately.
• If you power cycle the switch after a fan tray fails, the switch will fail to start up.

The switch came with the two fan tray slots empty. The air flow direction varies by fan tray model.
The LSPM1FANSA-SN fan tray blows air from the power supply side to the port side. The fan tray
handle is blue.
The LSPM1FANSB-SN fan tray draws air from the port side to the power supply side. The fan tray
handle is red.
For more information about the fan trays, see technical specifications in the hardware information
and specifications for the switch.

Installing a fan tray

CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the fan tray or the connectors in the chassis, insert the fan tray gently. If you
encounter a hard resistance while inserting the fan tray, pull out the fan tray and insert it again.

To install a fan tray:

1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Unpack the fan tray and verify that the fan tray model is correct.
3. Grasp the two handles of the fan tray with the side marked TOP facing up, and slide the fan tray
along the guide rails into the slot until the fan tray seats in the slot and has a firm contact with
the backplane.

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 Figure2-10 Installing a fan tray

Removing a fan tray

WARNING!
• To avoid bodily injury, disturbing the dynamic balance of the fan tray, or causing loud noises, do
not touch the rotation axis, or any bare wires, fan blades, or terminals on the fan tray.
• Do not place the fan tray in a moist place. Prevent liquid from entering the fan tray.
• Fan trays with faulty internal wiring and conductors require maintenance from maintenance
engineers. Do not disassemble the faulty fan trays.

To remove a fan tray:

1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Grasp the two handles of the fan tray, as shown by callout 1 in Figure2-11, and pull out the fan
tray slowly along the guide rails.
3. Put the removed fan tray in an antistatic bag.

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 Figure2-11 Removing a fan tray

Installing and removing a power supply

The SC 3590 series switches are shipped with power supply slot PWR1 empty and power supply
slot PWR2 installed with a filler panel. You can install one or two power supplies for the switch as
required. For the power supplies available for the switch and their specifications, see technical
specifications in the hardware information and specifications for the switch.

WARNING!
• To avoid bodily injury or switch damage, strictly follow the procedures in Figure2-12 and
Figure2-13 to install and remove a power supply.
• You must provide a circuit breaker for each power supply.

Figure2-12 Installation procedure

Turn on the circuit

Install安装电源模块
the power supply 连接电源线
Connect the power cord 给电源模块加电
breaker

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 Figure2-13 Removal procedure

Turn off the circuit Remove the power

将电源模块断电 拆卸电源线
Remove the power cord 拆卸电源模块
breaker supply

CAUTION:
• To prevent damage to the power supply and the connectors on the backplane, insert the power
supply gently. If you encounter a hard resistance when inserting the power supply, pull out the
power supply and insert it again. Make sure the power supply has a good contact with the
connectors.
• When the switch has two power supplies working in 1+1 redundancy, removing one power supply
does not affect system operation. If the switch has only one power supply, removing the power
supply causes power down of the switch.
• If you are not to install a new power supply after removing the old one, install a filler panel in the
slot in time.

Installing a PSR250-12A, PSR250-12A1, PSR920-54A-B,

PSR600-54A-B, or PSR1600-54A-B power supply
The installation procedure is the same for the PSR250-12A, PSR250-12A1, PSR920-54A-B,
PSR600-54A-B, and PSR1600-54A-B power supplies. The following procedure installs a PSR250-
12A1 power supply.
To install a PSR250-12A1 power supply:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the strap makes good skin contact and is reliably
grounded.
2. Remove the filler panel, if any, from the target power supply slot.
Put your forefinger into the hole in the filler panel and then pull the filler panel out of the slot
gently.
Keep the removed filler panel secure for future use.
Figure2-14 Removing the filler panel from the target power supply slot

3. Unpack the power supply. Make sure the power supply model is as required.

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 Keep the packaging box and packaging bag for the power supply secure for future use.
4. Correctly orient the power supply. Make sure the lettering on the power supply is upward.
5. Align the power supply with the power supply slot. Grasping the handle of the power supply with
one hand and supporting its bottom with the other, slide the power supply slowly into the slot
along the guide rails until the latch of the power supply clicks into the slot.
To prevent damage to the power supply or the connectors on the backplane, insert the power
supply gently. If you encounter a hard resistance when inserting the power supply, pull out the
power supply and insert it again.
Figure2-15 Installing a power supply

Figure2-16 Installation completed

Removing a PSR250-12A, PSR250-12A1, PSR920-54A-B,

PSR600-54A-B, or PSR1600-54A-B power supply
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.

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 2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Press the latch towards the handle, and pull the power supply along the guide rails until it is
part-way out.
4. Grasp the handle of the power supply with one hand, support the bottom with the other hand,
and pull the power supply slowly along the guide rails out of the slot.
Keep the removed power supply in an antistatic bag or the power supply package bag for future
use.
Figure2-17 Removing the power supply

Installing a PSR180-12A-B, PSR180-12A-F, or

PSR180-12D-B power supply
The installation procedure is the same for the PSR180-12A-B, PSR180-12A-F, and PSR180-12D-B
power supplies. The following procedure installs a PSR180-12A-B power supply.
To install a PSR180-12A-B power supply:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Remove the filler panel from the target power supply slot as follows:
a. Remove the screws from the filler panel.
b. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the filler panel.

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 Figure2-18 Removing the filler panel

3. Unpack the power supply and verify that the power supply model is correct.
4. Correctly orient the power supply with the power supply slot (use the letters on the power
supply faceplate for orientation), grasp the handle of the power supply with one hand and
support its bottom with the other, and slide the power supply slowly along the guide rails into
the slot (see callout 1 in Figure2-19).
5. Fasten the captive screws on the power supply with a Phillips screwdriver to secure the power
supply in the chassis (see callout 2 in Figure2-19). If the captive screw cannot be tightly
fastened, verify the installation of the power supply.
As a best practice, use a torque of 5 kgf-cm (0.49 Nm) to fasten the captive screws.
6. Install the filler panel over the empty power supply slot to prevent dust and ensure good
ventilation if you install only one power supply.
Figure2-19 Installing a power supply

Removing a PSR180-12A-B, PSR180-12A-F, or

PSR180-12D-B power supply
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Loosen the captive screws on the power supply with a Phillips screwdriver until they are
completely disengaged.

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 4. Grasp the handle of the power supply with one hand and pull it out a little, support the bottom
with the other hand, and pull the power supply slowly along the guide rails out of the slot.
Put away the removed power supply in an antistatic bag or the power supply package bag for
future use.
Figure2-20 Removing a power supply

Connecting the power cord

CAUTION:
Provide a circuit breaker for each power supply and make sure the circuit breaker is off before you
connect the power cord.

Table2-2 Power cord connection procedures at a glance

Power supply
Available power source Connection procedure reference
model

PSR250-12A1 AC power source Connecting the power cord for a

PSR920-54A-B PSR250-12A, PSR250-12A1,
PSR600-54A-B 240 V HVDC power source PSR920-54A-B, PSR600-54A-B, or
PSR1600-54A-B PSR1600-54A-B supply

Connecting the power cord for a

PSR180-12A-B
AC power source PSR180-12A-B or PSR180-12A-F power
PSR180-12A-F
supply

–48 VDC power source in the

equipment room Connecting the power cord for a
PSR180-12D-B
PSR180-12D-B power supply
RPS800-A or RPS1600-A

Connecting the power cord for a PSR250-12A,

PSR250-12A1, PSR920-54A-B, PSR600-54A-B, or
PSR1600-54A-B supply
The power cord connection procedure is the same for the PSR250-12A, PSR250-12A1, PSR920-
54A-B, PSR600-54A-B, and PSR1600-54A-B. The following uses a PSR250-12A1 as an example.

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 To connect the power cord:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the strap makes good skin contact and is reliably
grounded.
2. Plug the female connector of the power cord into the power receptacle on the power supply, as
shown by callout 1 in Figure2-21.
3. Use a releasable cable tie to secure the power cord to the handle of the power supply, as shown
by callouts 2 and 3 in Figure2-21.
4. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power source.
Figure2-21 Connecting the power cord for a PSR250-12A1 power supply

Connecting the power cord for a PSR180-12A-B or

PSR180-12A-F power supply
The power cord retainer clip in the following figures is for your reference only.
The power cord connection procedure is the same for the PSR180-12A-B and PSR180-12A-F power
supplies. The following uses the PSR180-12A-B power supply as an example.
To connect the power cord for a PSR180-12A-B power supply:
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Attach the power cord retainer clip (supplied with the power supply) into the two holes next to
the AC-input power receptacle on the power supply, and pull the retainer clip leftwards (see
Figure2-22).
3. Connect the female connector of the AC power cord supplied with the power supply to the
power receptacle (see callout 1 in Figure2-23).
4. Pull the retainer clip rightwards to secure the connector to the AC-input power receptacle (see
callout 2 in Figure2-23).
5. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power source.

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 Figure2-22 Connecting a power cord (1)

Figure2-23 Connecting a power cord (2)

Connecting the power cord for a PSR180-12D-B power

supply
CAUTION:
• To use a –48 VDC power source to supply power to the power supply, use the DC power cord
supplied with the power supply.
• To use an INTELBRAS RPS to supply power to the power supply, use a compatible RPS
power cord to connect the RPS to the power supply.
• To connect a DC power cord to a –48 VDC power source, identify the positive (+) and negative (-)
marks on the two wires of the power cord to avoid connection mistakes.

To connect the power cord for a PSR180-12D-B power supply:

1. Correctly orient the plug at one end of the cable with the power receptacle on the power supply,
and then insert the plug into the power receptacle (see callout 1 in Figure2-24).
If you orient the plug upside down, you cannot insert it into the power receptacle.
2. Fasten the screws on the plug with a flat-head screwdriver to secure the plug in the power
receptacle (see callout 2 in Figure2-24).
3. Connect the other end of the power cord to a –48 VDC power source or an RPS.

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 Figure2-24 Connecting the power cord for a PSR180-12D-B power supply

Installing/removing an expansion card

CAUTION:
• Do not touch the surface-mounted components directly with your hands.
• Do not use excessive force when you install or remove an expansion card.
• You can install or remove an expansion card when the switch is operating correctly. Do not install
or remove an expansion card on a starting switch.

SC 3590 switches each provide one expansion slot at the rear. For the expansion cards available
for the switch, see technical specifications in the hardware information and specifications for the
switch.
The installation and removal procedure is similar for expansion cards.

Installing an expansion card

1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the mounting screw on the filler panel over the expansion
slot. Then remove the filler panel.
Keep the filler panel for future use.

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 Figure2-25 Removing the filler panel over the expansion slot

3. Unpack the expansion card.

4. If the expansion card has an ejector lever, follow these steps to install it:
a. Rotate out the ejector lever, as shown by callout 1 in Figure2-26.
b. Gently push the expansion card into the slot along the guide rails until the expansion card
has good contact with the chassis. See callout 2 in Figure2-26.
c. Rotate in the ejector lever, as shown by callout 3 in Figure2-26.
d. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the expansion card to secure it in
the slot. See callout 4 in Figure2-26.
5. If the expansion card does not have an ejector lever, follow these steps to install it:
a. Gently push the expansion card into the slot along the guide rails until the expansion card
has good contact with the chassis. See callout 1 Figure2-27.
b. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the expansion card to secure it in
the slot. See callout 2 Figure2-27.

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Figure2-26 Installing an expansion card with an ejector lever (LSWM2QP2P)

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Removing an expansion card
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the captive screw on the expansion card.
3. (Optional.) If the expansion card has an ejector lever, rotate out the ejector lever.
Skip this step if the expansion card does not have an ejector lever.
4. Gently pull the expansion card out of the chassis along the guide rails.
5. If you are not to install a new expansion card after removing the original one, install a filler panel
in the slot to prevent dust and ensure good ventilation in the switch.

Verifying the installation

Before powering on the switch, verify the following items:
• There is enough space around the switch for heat dissipation.
• The rack or workbench on which the switch is mounted is stable.
• The grounding cable is securely connected.
• The power source specifications are as required by the device.
• The power input cables are correctly connected.
• If part of the network cable for a port is routed outdoors, verify that a network port lightning
protector is used for the port.
• If a power line is routed from outdoors, verify that a surge protected power strip is used for the
switch.

NOTE:
For information about lightning protection for the switch, see INTELBRAS Lightning Protection
Guide.

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3 Accessing the switch for the first time
Connecting the switch to a configuration terminal
The switch provides a serial console for connecting to a configuration terminal.
In Figure3-1, the switch is connected to a configuration terminal (PC as an example) from the serial
console port.
Figure3-1 Connecting the switch to a configuration terminal

As shown in Table3-1, two types of console cables can be used for connecting the switch to a
configuration terminal.
Table3-1 Connection methods and console cables

Configuration
Switch-side
Connection method Console cable type terminal-side
connector
connector

DB9-to-RJ45 console
DB-9 female connector RJ-45 connector
Using the serial console cable
port for connection USB-to-RJ45 console
USB connector RJ-45 connector
cable

The signal pinout for a DB9-to-RJ45 console cable depends on the vendor of the cable. To avoid
abnormal configuration terminal display, use a serial console cable provided by INTELBRAS. For
more information, see Table1-8. To prepare a serial console cable yourself, make sure the signal
pinout for the RJ-45 connector is the same as that shown in Table3-2.

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Connecting a DB9-to-RJ45 console cable
CAUTION:
Follow these guidelines when you connect a DB9-to-RJ45 console cable:
• Identify the mark on the serial console port and make sure you are connecting to the correct port.
• The serial ports on PCs do not support hot swapping. To connect a PC to an operating switch,
first connect the PC end. To disconnect a PC from an operating switch, first disconnect the switch
end.

A DB9-to-RJ45 console cable is an 8-core shielded cable, with a crimped RJ-45 connector at one
end for connecting to the serial console port of the switch, and a DB-9 female connector at the other
end for connecting to the serial port on the console terminal.
Figure3-2 DB9-to-RJ45 console cable

Table3-2 DB9-to-RJ45 console cable signal pinout

RJ-45 Signal DB-9 Signal

1 RTS 8 CTS
2 DTR 6 DSR
3 TXD 2 RXD

4 SG 5 SG
5 SG 5 SG
6 RXD 3 TXD
7 DSR 4 DTR

8 CTS 7 RTS

To connect the switch to a configuration terminal (for example, a PC) through a DB9-to-RJ45 console
cable:
1. Plug the DB-9 female connector of the DB9-to-RJ45 console cable to the serial port on the PC.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the serial console port on the switch.

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Connecting a USB-to-RJ45 console cable
IMPORTANT:
• To use a USB-to-RJ45 console cable to connect the switch to a configuration terminal, first
download and install the USB-to-RJ45 console driver on the configuration terminal and then
connect the USB-to-RJ45 console cable to the configuration terminal.
• If you have connected a USB-to-RJ45 console cable to the configuration terminal before driver
installation, you must remove and reconnect the USB-to-RJ45 console cable to the configuration
terminal.

The following installs the driver on the Windows system. To install the driver on other operating
systems, see the installation guide in the driver compression package named by the corresponding
operating system.

To connect the switch to the configuration terminal through a USB-to-RJ45 console cable.

Setting terminal parameters

To configure and manage the switch through the console port, you must run a terminal emulator
program, such as TeraTermPro, on your configuration terminal. You can use the emulator program to
connect a network device, a Telnet site, or an SSH site. For more information about the terminal
emulator programs, see the user guides for these programs.
Configure the terminal parameters as follows:
• Bits per second—9600.
• Data bits—8.
• Parity—None.
• Stop bits—1.
• Flow control—None.

Starting the switch

Pre-start checklist
Before powering on the switch, verify the following items:
• The power cord is correctly connected.
• The input power voltage is as required by the switch.
• The console cable is correctly connected.
• The PC has started, and the terminal parameters have been correctly configured.

Powering on the switch

During the startup process, you can access Boot ROM menus to perform tasks such as software
upgrade and file management. The Boot ROM interface and menu options differ with software
versions. For more information about Boot ROM menu options, see the software-matching release
notes for the device.
After the startup process is completed, you can access the CLI to configure the switch.
For more information about the configuration commands, see the configuration guides and
command references for the switch.
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4 Setting up an IRF fabric
You can use INTELBRAS IRF technology to connect and virtualize SC 3590 switches into a large
virtual switch called an "IRF fabric" for flattened network topology, and high availability, scalability,
and manageability.
A switch can set up an IRF fabric only with switches from the same switch series.

IRF fabric setup flowchart

Figure4-1 IRF fabric setup flowchart

Start

Plan IRF fabric setup

Install IRF member switches

Connect the grounding cable

and power cords

Power on the switches

Configure basic IRF settings

Connect the physical IRF ports

Standby switches reboot and

the IRF fabric is automatically
established

End

To set up an IRF fabric:

Step Description

Plan the installation site and IRF fabric setup parameters:

• Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site
1. Plan IRF fabric setup • Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs
• Planning IRF topology and connections
• Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches

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 Step Description
• Planning the cabling scheme

2. Install IRF member switches See "Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack" or "Mounting the switch
on a workbench."
3. Connect grounding cables and
power cords See "Grounding the switch" and "Connecting the power cord."

4. Power on the switches N/A

5. Configure basic IRF settings See Virtual Technologies Configuration Guide for the switch series.

Connect physical IRF ports on switches.

6. Connect the physical IRF ports All switches except the master switch automatically reboot, and the
IRF fabric is established.

Planning IRF fabric setup

This section describes issues that an IRF fabric setup plan must cover.

Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site

Choose switch models and identify the number of required IRF member switches, depending on the
user density and upstream bandwidth requirements. The switching capacity of an IRF fabric equals
the total switching capacities of all member switches.
Plan the installation site depending on your network solution, as follows:
• Place all IRF member switches in one rack for centralized high-density access.
• Distribute the IRF member switches in different racks to implement the ToR access solution for
a data center.

NOTE:
For the maximum IRF member devices supported by the switch, see the release notes that come
with the switch.

Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs

Determine which switch you want to use as the master for managing all member switches in the IRF
fabric.
An IRF fabric has only one master switch. You configure and manage all member switches in the IRF
fabric at the CLI of the master switch. IRF member switches automatically elect a master.
You can affect the election result by assigning a high member priority to the intended master switch.
For more information about master election, see Virtual Technologies Configuration Guide for the
switch.
Prepare an IRF member ID assignment scheme. An IRF fabric uses member IDs to uniquely identify
and manage its members, and you must assign each IRF member switch a unique member ID.

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Planning IRF topology and connections
You can create an IRF fabric in daisy chain topology or more reliable ring topology. In ring topology,
the failure of one IRF link does not cause the IRF fabric to split as in daisy chain topology. Instead,
the IRF fabric changes to a daisy chain topology without interrupting network services.
You connect the IRF member switches through IRF ports, the logical interfaces for the connections
between IRF member switches. Each IRF member switch has two IRF ports: IRF-port 1 and IRF-port
2. To use an IRF port, you must bind a minimum of one physical port to it.
When connecting two neighboring IRF member switches, you must connect the physical ports of
IRF-port 1 on one switch to the physical ports of IRF-port 2 on the other switch. See Table4-1 for the
available IRF physical ports. You can bind several IRF physical ports to an IRF port for increased
bandwidth and availability.
Figure4-2 and Figure4-3 show the topologies of an IRF fabric made up of three switches. The IRF
port connections in the two figures are for illustration only, and more connection methods are
available.
Figure4-2 IRF fabric in daisy chain topology

IRF-port1 IRF-port1
IRF-port2 IRF-port2

1 2 3

Figure4-3 IRF fabric in ring topology

IRF-port1 IRF-port2
1

IRF-port2 IRF-port1
IRF-port1
IRF-port2

2 3

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Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches
Identify the physical IRF ports on the member switches according to your topology and connection
scheme.
Table4-1 shows the physical ports that can be used for IRF connection and the port use restrictions.
Table4-1 Candidate physical IRF ports and their use restrictions

Chassis Candidate physical IRF ports Use restrictions

• All physical ports to be bound to an

IRF logical interface must have the
same data rate.
• Physical ports on interface cards and
• SFP+ ports on the front panel the front panel can be bound to the
• Ports that can be provided by the same IRF port.
expansion card on the rear • An SFP+ port can be used as an IRF
panel: physical port only when it operates at
 SFP+ ports except for those 10 Gbps.
SC 3590 on the LSWM2SP2PB and • An SFP28 port can be used as an
LSWM2SP4PB IRF physical port only when it
 SFP28 ports operates at 25 Gbps.
 QSFP+ ports • A QSFP+ port can be used as an IRF
 QSFP28 ports physical port only when it operates at
40 Gbps.
• A QSFP28 port can be used as an
IRF physical port only when it
operates at 40 or 100 Gbps.

Planning the cabling scheme

Use the following cables to connect the IRF physical ports on the switch:
• SFP+ port—SFP+ fiber transceiver module and optical fiber or SFP+ cable. For the available
transceiver models and cables, see ports in the hardware information and specifications for the
switch.
• SFP28 port—SFP28 fiber transceiver module and optical fiber or SFP28 cable. For the
available transceiver models and cables, see ports in the hardware information and
specifications for the switch.
• QSFP+ port—QSFP+ fiber transceiver module and optical fiber or QSFP+ cable. For the
available transceiver models and cables, see ports in the hardware information and
specifications for the switch.
• QSFP28 port—QSFP28/QSFP+ fiber transceiver module and optical fiber or QSFP28/QSFP+
cable. For the available transceiver models and cables, see ports in the hardware information
and specifications for the switch.
For a short-distance IRF connection in an equipment room, use an SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28
cable.
For a long-distance IRF connection, use SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28 transceiver modules and
optical fibers.
The following subsections describe several INTELBRAS recommended IRF connection schemes by
using SFP+ cables and SFP+ transceiver modules and fibers. All these schemes use a ring
topology.

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 IMPORTANT:
In these schemes, all physical IRF ports are located on the same side. If physical IRF ports are on
different sides, you must measure the distance between them to select an appropriate cable.

Connecting the IRF member switches in one rack

Connect the IRF member switches (4 switches in this example) in a rack as shown in Figure4-4. The
switches in the ring topology (see Figure4-5) are in the same order as connected in the rack.
Figure4-4 Connecting the switches in one rack

Figure4-5 IRF fabric topology

1 2

4 3

Connecting the IRF member switches in a ToR solution

You can install IRF member switches in different racks side by side to deploy a top of rack (ToR)
solution.

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 Figure4-6 ToR cabling
1 2 3 4

Configuring basic IRF settings

After you install the IRF member switches, power on the switches, and log in to each IRF member
switch to configure their member IDs, member priorities, and IRF port bindings.
Follow these guidelines when you configure the switches:
• Assign the master switch higher member priority than any other switch.
• Bind physical ports to IRF port 1 on one switch and to IRF port 2 on the other switch. You
perform IRF port binding before or after connecting IRF physical ports depending on the
software release.
• To bind the ports on an interface module to an IRF port, you must install the interface module
first.
• Execute the display irf configuration command to verify the basic IRF settings.

To use a port on an expansion card as an IRF port, install an expansion card, and then configure IRF
ports.
For more information about configuring basic IRF settings, see Virtual Technologies Configuration
Guide in the configuration guides for the switch.

Connecting the physical IRF ports

Connect the IRF member switches as planned.
Wear an ESD wrist strap when you connect cables or transceiver modules and fibers. For how to
connect them, see INTELBRAS Transceiver Modules and Network Cables Installation Guide.

Verifying the IRF fabric setup

To verify the basic functionality of the IRF fabric after you finish configuring basic IRF settings and
connecting IRF ports:
1. Log in to the IRF fabric through the console port of any member switch.
2. Create a Layer 3 interface, assign it an IP address, and make sure the IRF fabric and the
remote network management station can reach each other.
3. Use Telnet, web, or SNMP to access the IRF fabric from the network management station. (See
Fundamentals Configuration Guide in the configuration guides for the switch.)
4. Verify that you can manage all member switches as if they were one node.
5. Display the running status of the IRF fabric by using the commands in Table4-2.

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Table4-2 Displaying and maintaining IRF configuration and running status

Task Command

Display information about the IRF fabric. display irf

Display all members’ IRF configurations that take
display irf configuration
effect at a reboot.

Display IRF fabric topology information. display irf topology

NOTE:
To avoid IP address collision and network problems, configure a minimum of one multi-active
detection (MAD) mechanism to detect the presence of multiple identical IRF fabrics and handle
collisions. For more information about MAD detection, see Virtual Technologies in the configuration
guides for the switch.

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5 Maintenance and troubleshooting
Power supply failure
The switch series uses removable power supplies.
• SC 3590-28GP-4SC-8XE, SC 3590-32GU-16M10U-4YE, SC 3590-16GU-8M10U-4YE and
SC 3590-48GP-6XE—You can observe the power supply status LEDs (PWR1 and PWR2) on
the switch in combination with the status LEDs on the power supplies to identify power supply
failure. For more information, see INTELBRAS PSR600-54A-B Power Module User Manual,
INTELBRAS PSR920-54A-B Power Module User Manual, and INTELBRAS PSR1600-54A-B
Power Module User Manual.
• SC 3590-28G-4SC-8XE, SC 3590-28S-4SC-8XE, SC 3590-48G-4XE and SC 3590-48S-4XE
You can observe the power supply status LEDs (PWR1 and PWR2) on the switch to identify
power supply failure. For more information, see technical specifications in the hardware
information and specifications for the switch.
Symptom
The status LED indicates a power supply failure.
Solution
To resolve the issue:
1. Verify that the power supply model is as required by the switch.
2. Verify that the power supply is securely installed in the switch.
3. Verify that the operating temperature of the switch is in an acceptable range and the power
supply has good ventilation.
4. If the issue persists, contact INTELBRAS Support.
To replace a power supply, see "Installing and removing a power supply."

Fan tray failure

WARNING!
• If both fan trays fail during switch operation, replace them within 2 minutes.
• If one fan tray fails, perform either of the following tasks:
 If the ambient temperature is not higher than 27°C (80.6°F), replace the fan tray within 24 hours and
make sure the failed fan tray remains in position before the replacement.
 If the ambient temperature is higher than 27°C (80.6°F), replace the fan tray immediately.

The switch uses removable fan trays. If a fan tray fails, see "Installing/removing a fan tray" to replace
the fan tray.
Symptom
The system status LEDs on the switch and the fan tray indicate a fan tray failure.
Solution
When a fan tray issue occurs, contact INTELBRAS Support.

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Configuration terminal display issues
If the configuration environment setup is correct, the configuration terminal displays booting
information when the switch is powered on. If the setup is incorrect, the configuration terminal
displays nothing or garbled text.

No display
Symptom
The configuration terminal does not have display when the switch is powered on.
Solution
To resolve the issue:
1. Verify that the power supply is supplying power to the switch correctly.
2. Verify that the console cable is correctly connected.
3. Verify that the console cable does not have any issues and the terminal settings are correct.
4. If the issue persists, contact INTELBRAS Support.

Garbled display
Symptom
The display on the configuration terminal is garbled.
Solution
To resolve the issue:
1. Verify that the following settings are configured for the terminal:
 Baud rate—9600.
 Data bits—8.
 Stop bits—1.
 Parity—None.
 Flow control—None.
2. If the issue persists, contact INTELBRAS Support.

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Warranty term

It is expressly stated that this contractual guarantee is granted subject to the following conditions:
1. All parts, pieces and components of the product are guaranteed against any manufacturing defects
that may occur, for a period of 3 (three) years – 3 (three) months of legal warranty and 33 (thirty-
three) months months of contractual warranty -, counted from the date of delivery of the product to the
Consumer, as stated on the product purchase invoice, which is an integral part of this Term
throughout the national territory. This contractual warranty includes the free exchange of parts, pieces
and components that present manufacturing defects, including the labor used in this repair. If no
manufacturing defect is found, but rather defect(s) arising from inappropriate use, the Consumer will
bear these expenses.
2. Installation of the product must be carried out in accordance with the Product Manual and/or
Installation Guide. If your product requires installation and configuration by a qualified technician, look
for a suitable and specialized professional, as the costs of these services are not included in the value
of the product.
3. In the event that the Consumer requests home assistance, he or she must go to the nearest
Authorized Service to consult the technical visit fee. If it is found necessary to remove the product, the
costs resulting from transport and security to and from the product are the responsibility of the
Consumer.
4. In the event that the Consumer requests home assistance, he or she must go to the nearest
Authorized Service to consult the technical visit fee. If it is found necessary to remove the product, the
resulting expenses, such as transport and security to and from the product, are the responsibility of
the Consumer.
5. The guarantee will completely lose its validity in the occurrence of any of the following hypotheses:
a) if the defect is not manufacturing, but caused by the Consumer or by third parties outside the
manufacturer; b) if damage to the product arises from accidents, accidents, acts of nature (lightning,
floods, landslides, etc.), humidity, voltage in the electrical network (overvoltage caused by accidents
or excessive fluctuations in the network), installation/use in disagreement with the user manual or
resulting from natural wear and tear of parts, pieces and components; c) if the product has been
influenced by a chemical, electromagnetic, electrical or animal nature (insects, etc.); d) if the product's
serial number has been tampered with or erased; e) if the equipment has been tampered with.
6. This warranty does not cover loss of data, therefore, it is recommended, if applicable to the
product, that the Consumer makes a regular backup copy of the data contained in the product.
7. Intelbras is not responsible for the installation of this product, nor for any attempts at fraud and/or
sabotage in its products. Keep the software and applications used up to date, if applicable, as well as
the necessary network protections to protect against intrusions (hackers). The equipment is
guaranteed against defects within its normal conditions of use, and it is important to be aware that, as
it is electronic equipment, it is not free from fraud and scams that could interfere with its correct
functioning.
The contractual guarantee of this term is complementary to the legal one, therefore, Intelbras S/A
reserves the right to change the general, technical and aesthetic characteristics of its products without
prior notice.
These being the conditions of this complementary Warranty Term, Intelbras S/A reserves the right to
change the general, technical and aesthetic characteristics of its products without prior notice.

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Termo de garantia

Fica expresso que esta garantia contratual é conferida mediante as seguintes condições:
1. Todas as partes, peças e componentes do produto são garantidos contra eventuais defeitos de
fabricação, que porventura venham a apresentar, pelo prazo de 3 (três) anos – sendo 3 (três) meses
de garantia legal e 33 (trinta e três) meses de garantia contratual –, contado a partir da data de
entrega do produto ao Senhor Consumidor, conforme consta na nota fiscal de compra do produto,
que é parte integrante deste Termo em todo o território nacional. Esta garantia contratual
compreende a troca gratuita de partes, peças e componentes que apresentarem defeito de
fabricação, incluindo a mão de obra utilizada nesse reparo. Caso não seja constatado defeito de
fabricação, e sim defeito(s) proveniente(s) de uso inadequado, o Senhor Consumidor arcará com
essas despesas.
2. A instalação do produto deve ser feita de acordo com o Manual do Produto e/ou Guia de
Instalação. Caso seu produto necessite a instalação e configuração por um técnico capacitado,
procure um profissional idôneo e especializado, sendo que os custos desses serviços não estão
inclusos no valor do produto.
3. Na eventualidade de o Senhor Consumidor solicitar atendimento domiciliar, deverá encaminhar-se
ao Serviço Autorizado mais próximo para consulta da taxa de visita técnica. Caso seja constatada a
necessidade da retirada do produto, as despesas decorrentes de transporte e segurança de ida e
volta do produto ficam sob a responsabilidade do Senhor Consumidor.
4. Na eventualidade de o Senhor Consumidor solicitar atendimento domiciliar, deverá encaminhar-se
ao Serviço Autorizado mais próximo para consulta da taxa de visita técnica. Caso seja constatada a
necessidade da retirada do produto, as despesas decorrentes, como as de transporte e segurança
de ida e volta do produto, ficam sob a responsabilidade do Senhor Consumidor.
5. A garantia perderá totalmente sua validade na ocorrência de quaisquer das hipóteses a seguir: a)
se o vício não for de fabricação, mas sim causado pelo Senhor Consumidor ou por terceiros
estranhos ao fabricante; b) se os danos ao produto forem oriundos de acidentes, sinistros, agentes
da natureza (raios, inundações, desabamentos, etc.), umidade, tensão na rede elétrica (sobretensão
provocada por acidentes ou flutuações excessivas na rede), instalação/uso em desacordo com o
manual do usuário ou decorrentes do desgaste natural das partes, peças e componentes; c) se o
produto tiver sofrido influência de natureza química, eletromagnética, elétrica ou animal (insetos,
etc.); d) se o número de série do produto tiver sido adulterado ou rasurado; e) se o equipamento tiver
sido violado.
6. Esta garantia não cobre perda de dados, portanto, recomenda-se, se for o caso do produto, que o
Consumidor faça uma cópia de segurança regularmente dos dados que constam no produto.
7. A Intelbras não se responsabiliza pela instalação deste produto, e também por eventuais tentativas
de fraudes e/ou sabotagens em seus produtos. Mantenha as atualizações do software e aplicativos
utilizados em dia, se for o caso, assim como as proteções de rede necessárias para proteção contra
invasões (hackers). O equipamento é garantido contra vícios dentro das suas condições normais de
uso, sendo importante que se tenha ciência de que, por ser um equipamento eletrônico, não está
livre de fraudes e burlas que possam interferir no seu correto funcionamento.
A garantia contratual deste termo é complementar à legal, portanto, a Intelbras S/A reserva-se o
direito de alterar as características gerais, técnicas e estéticas de seus produtos sem aviso prévio.
Sendo estas as condições deste Termo de Garantia complementar, a Intelbras S/A se reserva o
direito de alterar as características gerais, técnicas e estéticas de seus produtos sem aviso prévio.

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