Extreme 7520 Hardware Installation Guide

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February 2024
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Table of Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Audience.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Text Conventions..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Documentation and Training....................................................................................................................................................9
Open Source Declarations................................................................................................................................................. 9
Training..............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Help and Support................................................................................................................................................................................9
Subscribe to Product Announcements.................................................................................................................10
Send Feedback................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Extreme 7520 Series Overview................................................................................................12

Management........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Cooling....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power Supplies.................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Stacking ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Secure Boot............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Operating Temperatures.............................................................................................................................................................14
Feature Licensing..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Extreme 7520-48Y-8C Switch Features........................................................................................................................... 14
Extreme 7520-48YE-8CE Switch Features.....................................................................................................................15
Extreme 7520-48XT-6C Switch Features.........................................................................................................................17

Port Partitioning.......................................................................................................................... 19
Secure Boot...................................................................................................................................20
Switch Engine..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Secure Boot Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Power Supplies for Use with Your Switch........................................................................... 21

Precautions Specific to Power Supply Modules........................................................................................................ 21
800 W AC Power Supply.............................................................................................................................................................22
800 W DC Power Supply............................................................................................................................................................ 22

Build Stacks...................................................................................................................................23
Introduction to Stacking.............................................................................................................................................................23
Build Basic Stacks.................................................................................................................................................................. 24
SummitStack Topologies................................................................................................................................................. 25
SummitStack Terms............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Plan to Create Your Stack...........................................................................................................................................................32
Enable and Disable the Stacking-Support Option...................................................................................... 32
Recommendations for Placing Switches for Stacked Operation.....................................................32
Recommendations for Configuring Stacks....................................................................................................... 33
Combine Switches from Different Series............................................................................................................ 34
Select Stacking Cables.......................................................................................................................................................34

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Use the Extreme Stacking Tool................................................................................................................................... 34

Set up the Physical Stack........................................................................................................................................................... 36
Connect the Switches to Form the Stack Ring...............................................................................................36
Connect Your Stack to the Management Network.....................................................................................39

Site Preparation.......................................................................................................................... 40
Plan Your Site...................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Operating Environment Requirements..........................................................................................................................41
Meet Building and Electrical Codes......................................................................................................................... 41
Set Up the Wiring Closet..................................................................................................................................................42
Control the Temperature..................................................................................................................................................43
Control the Humidity Level............................................................................................................................................44
Protect Your System from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)..................................................................... 44
Rack Specifications and Recommendations.............................................................................................................44
Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack.................................................................................................. 45
Ground the Rack.....................................................................................................................................................................45
Provide Adequate Space for the Rack................................................................................................................... 45
Secure the Rack...................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements...................................................................................................................... 46
Label Cables and Keep Accurate Records.......................................................................................................... 47
Install Cable.................................................................................................................................................................................47
Use RJ45 Connector Jackets...........................................................................................................................................51
Prevent Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)......................................................................................................51
Meet Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................52
Requirements for PoE Devices.................................................................................................................................... 52
Power Supply Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 52
Power Cord Requirements..............................................................................................................................................53
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Requirements..................................................................................53
Follow Applicable Industry Standards.............................................................................................................................54

Install the Switch.........................................................................................................................55

Safety Considerations for Installation............................................................................................................................... 55
What You Will Need for the Installation......................................................................................................................... 56
Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet.......................................................................................................................... 56
Four-Post Rack Mount........................................................................................................................................................57
Two-Post Rack Mount........................................................................................................................................................ 60
Install Optional Components..................................................................................................................................................62
Pluggable Transceiver Modules..................................................................................................................................62
Optical Cables........................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Breakout cables....................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Install Internal Power Supplies.............................................................................................................................................. 63
Turn on the Switch.......................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Connect Network Interface Cables.................................................................................................................................... 64

Activate and Verify the Switch...............................................................................................65

Connect to a Management Console................................................................................................................................. 65
Log in for the First Time on Switch Engine..................................................................................................................65
Configure the Switch's IP Address for the Management VLAN..................................................................67
Change the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu...................................................................................................67
Change the Switch OS via the Startup Menu........................................................................................................... 68
Log In for the First Time on Fabric Engine.................................................................................................................. 68

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Remove and Replace Components...................................................................................... 70

Replace Internal Power Supplies.........................................................................................................................................70
Replace an 800 W Internal AC Power Supply................................................................................................. 70
Replace an 800 W Internal DC Power Supply................................................................................................. 73
Replace Fan Modules....................................................................................................................................................................76
Remove the Device from the Rack.....................................................................................................................................77
Remove the Switch from a Four-Post Rack.......................................................................................................77
Remove the Switch from a Two-Post Rack........................................................................................................78

Monitor the Switch.....................................................................................................................80

System Status LEDs....................................................................................................................................................................... 80
RJ-45 Management Port LEDs...............................................................................................................................................81
SFP+/SFP28 Port LEDs for 7520-48Y-8C and 7520-48YE-8CE......................................................................82
1G/10G RJ45 Port LEDs for the 7520-48XT-6C............................................................................................................ 83
QSFP28 Port LEDs...........................................................................................................................................................................83
800 W AC Power Supply LEDs.............................................................................................................................................. 84
800 W DC Power Supply LEDs............................................................................................................................................. 84

Technical Specifications...........................................................................................................86
7520 Series Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................. 87
External Interfaces.................................................................................................................................................................87
Weights and Dimensions of Accessories............................................................................................................ 88
Acoustic Noise and Fan Speed..............................................................................................................................................89
Acoustic Noise.......................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Fan Speed.................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
CPU, Memory Specifications...................................................................................................................................................90
Mean Time Between Failures.................................................................................................................................................90
Power Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................................91
Power Supply Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 91
Power Consumption and Heat Dissipation........................................................................................................91
Environmental..................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Environmental Specifications........................................................................................................................................91
Environmental Compliance........................................................................................................................................... 92
Environmental Operating Conditions....................................................................................................................92
Packaging and Storage Specifications..................................................................................................................92
Standards................................................................................................................................................................................................92
North American ITE .............................................................................................................................................................92
European ITE..............................................................................................................................................................................92
International ITE...................................................................................................................................................................... 93
EMI/EMC Standards........................................................................................................................................................................93
North American EMC for ITE......................................................................................................................................... 93
European EMC Standards............................................................................................................................................... 93
International EMC Certifications................................................................................................................................ 93
Country Specific.......................................................................................................................................................................93
IEEE 802.3 Media Access Standards....................................................................................................................... 94
Power Cord Requirements for AC-Powered Switches and AC Power Supplies.............................94
Console Connector Pinouts..................................................................................................................................................... 94

Safety Information......................................................................................................................97
Considerations Before Installing.......................................................................................................................................... 97
General Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................................... 98

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Maintenance Safety........................................................................................................................................................................99
Fiber Optic Ports and Optical Safety................................................................................................................................ 99
Cable Routing for LAN Systems......................................................................................................................................... 100
Install Power Supply Units and Connect Power....................................................................................................100
Select Power Supply Cords...................................................................................................................................................... 101
Battery Notice................................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Battery Warning - Taiwan........................................................................................................................................................ 102

Regulatory Information...........................................................................................................103
CE statement.....................................................................................................................................................................................103
EMC Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................................104
China CQC Warning...........................................................................................................................................................104
China and Taiwan: Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS).......................................................... 104
BSMI statement (Taiwan).........................................................................................................................................................104
Canadian requirements............................................................................................................................................................104
China CCC statement................................................................................................................................................................. 105
Australia (RCM)................................................................................................................................................................................. 105
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice........................................................................................105
Germany statement.....................................................................................................................................................................106
KCC statement (Republic of Korea)................................................................................................................................. 106
Japan (VCCI Class A).....................................................................................................................................................................106
Japan power cord ......................................................................................................................................................................... 107

Index.............................................................................................................................................. 108

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Preface
Read the following topics to learn about:
• The meanings of text formats used in this document.
• Where you can find additional information and help.
• How to reach us with questions and comments.

Audience
This guide is intended for use by network administrators responsible for installing and
setting up network equipment. It assumes a basic working knowledge of:
• Local area networks (LANs)
• Ethernet concepts
• Ethernet switching and bridging concepts
• Routing concepts
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• Basic equipment installation procedures

See the Switch Engine 32.6.1 User Guide and the Switch Engine 32.6.1 Command
Reference Guide for information about configuring Extreme Networks devices.

Note
If the information in an installation note or release note shipped with your
Extreme Networks equipment differs from the information in this guide, follow
the installation or release note.

Text Conventions
Unless otherwise noted, information in this document applies to all supported
environments for the products in question. Exceptions, like command keywords
associated with a specific software version, are identified in the text.

When a feature, function, or operation pertains to a specific hardware product, the

product name is used. When features, functions, and operations are the same across an
entire product family, such as Extreme Networks switches or SLX routers, the product is
referred to as the switch or the router.

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Text Conventions Preface

Table 1: Notes and warnings

Icon Notice type Alerts you to...
Tip Helpful tips and notices for using the product

Note Useful information or instructions

Important Important features or instructions

Caution Risk of personal injury, system damage, or loss of

data

Warning Risk of severe personal injury

Table 2: Text
Convention Description
screen displays This typeface indicates command syntax, or represents
information as it is displayed on the screen.
The words enter and When you see the word enter in this guide, you must type
type something, and then press the Return or Enter key. Do not
press the Return or Enter key when an instruction simply
says type.
Key names Key names are written in boldface, for example Ctrl or Esc.
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Press
Ctrl+Alt+Del
Words in italicized type Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place
where they are defined in the text. Italics are also used
when referring to publication titles.
New information. In a PDF, this is searchable text.

Table 3: Command syntax

Convention Description
bold text Bold text indicates command names, keywords, and
command options.
italic text Italic text indicates variable content.

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Table 3: Command syntax (continued)

Convention Description
[ ] Syntax components displayed within square brackets are
optional.
Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in
square brackets.
{ x | y | z } A choice of required parameters is enclosed in curly
brackets separated by vertical bars. You must select one of
the options.
x | y A vertical bar separates mutually exclusive elements.
< > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are enclosed in
angle brackets.
... Repeat the previous element, for example,
member[member...].
\ In command examples, the backslash indicates a “soft” line
break. When a backslash separates two lines of a command
input, enter the entire command at the prompt without the
backslash.

Documentation and Training

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specialized certifications. For details, visit the Extreme Networks Training page.

Help and Support

If you require assistance, contact Extreme Networks using one of the following
methods:
Extreme Portal

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Extreme 7520 Series Overview
Extreme 7520-48Y-8C Switch Features on page 14
Extreme 7520-48YE-8CE Switch Features on page 15
Extreme 7520-48XT-6C Switch Features on page 17

The Extreme 7520 Series are purpose-built 48-port 10Gb and 48-port 25Gb switches
designed for high-performance aggregation and core applications. The Extreme 7520
provides end-to-end secure network segmentation and advanced policy capabilities.
The 7520 Series are Universal Hardware, providing a user-selectable choice of Extreme’s
flagship switch operating systems.

The 7520 Series network hardware platform enables organizations to design networks
that accommodate a variety of applications and east-west traffic patterns. With its
high-density scale-out architecture, leading power efficiency, and airflow options, the
7520 Series platform delivers a cost-effective solution that optimizes power, cooling,
and equipment room space, wherever your network operating center might be.

Management
An RJ45 serial console port on the front panel of the switch enables you to connect a
terminal and perform local management. An Ethernet management port can be used
to connect the system to an out-of-band management network for administration.
Alternatively, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect this port directly to a laptop
to view and locally manage the switch configuration. The Ethernet management port
supports 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.

There is also a Type A USB 2.0 port that can host removable devices like flash drives.

Cooling

Hot-swappable fan modules that provide either front-to-back or back-to-front airflow

for switch cooling are available for 7520 Series switches. The six fan slots on all models
are located on the rear panel. Switch fans are not responsible for cooling the power
supplies; power supplies have integrated cooling fans that operate independently of
the switch fan. The direction of the airflow in the fans and power supplies must be the
same.

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Extreme 7520 Series Overview Power Supplies

Fans are ordered separately for base models 7520-48Y-8C, 7520-48YE-8CE and
7520-48XT-6C. Fans are included with other models.

Power Supplies

Hot swappable 800 W AC or DC power supplies are available to power the switch. The
power supplies have integrated cooling fans that operate independently of the switch
fans. The fans provide either front-to-back or back-to-front airflow. The direction of the
airflow in the power supplies and the switch fans must be the same. The two power
supply slots on all models are located on the rear panel.

Power supplies are ordered separately for the base models 7520-48Y-8C,
7520-48YE-8CE and 7520-48XT-6C. Power supplies are included with other models.

For more information about the power supplies used in the 7520 Series switches, see
Power Supplies for Use with Your Switch on page 21.

Stacking
Note
The 7520-48YE-8CE switch models do not support stacking.

Each switch comes equipped with two stacking ports, also referred to as Universal
Ethernet ports. The stacking ports are labeled U1 and U2 and are located on the front
of the switch. When running Switch Engine, these ports can be used in either stacking
mode or Ethernet mode. When in stacking mode, up to eight systems can be stacked
using qualified direct attach cables and optical transceivers. By default the stacking
ports operate as Ethernet ports. Use the enable stacking-support command to set
the stacking ports in stacking mode. The stacking ports on 7520-48XT-6C models are
ports 53 and 54. The stacking ports on 7520-48Y-8C models are ports 55 and 56.

When running Fabric Engine, the stacking (or Universal Ethernet) ports are reserved
for use by advanced features on the switch by default. For more information, see
the advanced-feature-bandwidth-reservation Boot Flag documentation in the Fabric
Engine User Guide for your version of the Fabric Engine operating system.

Stacking cables are ordered separately.

For information about optical modules, see the Extreme Optics website.

For information about stacking, see Build Stacks on page 23.

Secure Boot
Secure boot establishes a chain-of-trust relationship in the boot process. The chain-
of-trust is established by cryptographic checks at each stage of the boot process
to validate the integrity and authenticity of the next stage before it can execute.
The current implementation validates boot images. It cannot be disabled after it has

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Operating Temperatures Extreme 7520 Series Overview

been programmed on the device. There is no command-line interface or commands

to enable or disable secure boot. The status of the boot image verification can be
monitored in the operating system.

For more information, see Secure Boot on page 20.

Operating Temperatures
The 7520 Series supports the following operating temperatures with front-to-back
cooling:
• 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F) at sea level
• 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to 3000 m (10,000 ft)

The 7520 Series supports the following operating temperatures with back-to-front
cooling:
• 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F) at sea level
• 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to 3000 m (10,000 ft)

Feature Licensing
The 7520 Series switches support Unified Licensing, so that you can use them with
multiple operating systems. There are two methods of acquiring feature licenses:
manual or through ExtremeCloud™ IQ (XIQ).

For Switch Engine licensing, see the Feature License Requirements for your version of
the Switch Engine software.

For Fabric Engine licensing, see the Licensing chapter in the Fabric Engine User Guide
for your version of the Fabric Engine operating system.

For XIQ licensing, see ExtremeCloud IQ.

Extreme 7520-48Y-8C Switch Features

The Extreme 7520-48Y-8C switch includes the following models:
7520-48Y-8C
The 7520-48Y-8C base switch includes six empty fan module slots and two empty
power supply module slots. Fan modules and power supply modules must be
ordered separately.
7520-48Y-8C-AC-F
The 7520-48Y-8C-AC-F switch includes two AC power supply modules and six fan
modules. Airflow for both the fan modules and the powers supply modules is front-
to-back.
7520-48Y-8C-AC-R
The 7520-48Y-8C-AC-R switch includes two AC power supply modules and six fan
modules. Airflow for both the fan modules and the powers supply modules is back-
to-front.

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Extreme 7520 Series Overview Extreme 7520-48YE-8CE Switch Features

The front panel of the switch includes:

• 48 1/10/25Gbps SFP28 ports
• 8 40/100Gbps QSFP28 ports
• 1 RJ-45 serial console RJ-45 port
• 1 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-band management port
• 1 Type A USB storage port

Figure 1: 7520-48Y-8C Switch Front Panel

1 = 1/10/25Gbps SFP28 3 = 10/100/1000BASE-T OOB 5 = RJ-45 serial

ports management port console port
6 = System LEDs
2 = 40/100Gbps QSFP28 4 = USB Type A port
port

Note
1G speeds are supported on SFP28 ports on 7520-48Y-8C models.

The rear panel of the switch includes:

• 6 fan module slots
• Grounding lug
• 2 power supply slots

Figure 2: 7520-48Y-8C Switch Rear Panel

1 = Grounding lug 2 = Power supply slots 3 = Fan module slots

Extreme 7520-48YE-8CE Switch Features

The Extreme 7520-48Y-8C switch includes the following models:
7520-48YE-8CE
The 7520-48YE-8CE base switch includes six empty fan module slots and two empty
power supply module slots. Fan modules and power supply modules must be
ordered separately.
7520-48YE-8CE-AC-F

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Extreme 7520-48YE-8CE Switch Features Extreme 7520 Series Overview

The 7520-48YE-8CE-AC-F switch includes two AC power supply modules and six
fan modules. Airflow for both the fan modules and the powers supply modules is
front-to-back.
7520-48YE-8CE-AC-R
The 7520-48YE-8CE-AC-R switch includes two AC power supply modules and six
fan modules. Airflow for both the fan modules and the powers supply modules is
back-to-front.

The front panel of the switch includes:

• 48 10/25Gbps SFP28 MACsec capable ports
• 8 40/100Gbps QSFP28 MACsec capable ports
• 1 RJ-45 serial console RJ-45 port
• 1 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-band management port
• 1 Type A USB storage port

Figure 3: 7520-48YE-8CE Switch Front Panel

1 = 10/25Gbps SFP28 MACsec 3 = 10/100/1000BASE-T OOB 5 = RJ-45 serial

capable ports management port console port
6 = System LEDs
2 = 40/100Gbps QSFP28 4 = USB Type A port
MACsec capable port

Note
1G speeds are not supported on SFP28 ports on 7520-48YE-8CE models.

The rear panel of the switch includes:

• 6 fan module slots
• Grounding lug
• 2 power supply slots

Figure 4: 7520-48YE-8CE Switch Rear Panel

1 = Grounding lug 2 = Power supply slots 3 = Fan module slots

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Extreme 7520 Series Overview Extreme 7520-48XT-6C Switch Features

Extreme 7520-48XT-6C Switch Features

The Extreme 7520-48XT-6C switch includes the following models:
7520-48XT-6C
The 7520-48XT-6C base switch includes six empty fan module slots and two empty
power supply module slots. Fan modules and power supply modules must be
ordered separately
7520-48XT-6C-AC-F
The 7520-48XT-6C-AC-F switch includes two AC power supply modules and six fan
modules. Airflow for both the fan modules and the powers supply modules is front-
to-back.
7520-48XT-6C-AC-R
The 7520-48XT-6C-AC-R switch includes two AC power supply modules and six fan
modules. Airflow for both the fan modules and the powers supply modules is back-
to-front.

The front panel of the switch includes:

• 48 1/10Gbps 10GBaseT RJ-45 ports
• 6 40/100Gbps QSFP28 ports
• 1 RJ-45 serial console port
• 1 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-band management port
• 1 Type A USB storage port

Figure 5: 7520-48XT-6CSwitch Front Panel

1 = 1/10GbE 10GBaseT 3 = 10/100/1000BASE-T OOB 5 = Serial console

RJ-45 ports management port port RJ-45
6 = System LEDs
2 = 40/100Gbe QSFP28 4 = USB Type A port
ports

The rear panel of the switch includes:

• 6 fan module slots
• Grounding lug
• 2 power supply slots

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Extreme 7520-48XT-6C Switch Features Extreme 7520 Series Overview

Figure 6: 7520-48XT-6C Switch Rear Panel

1 = Grounding lug 2 = Power supply slots 3 = Fan module slots

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Port Partitioning
On some ExtremeSwitching Universal switch models, you can configure QSFP28 ports
either as single ports or as multiple, partitioned ports. In a partitioned port, with
appropriate cabling, the original physical port can accommodate multiple data lanes
at lower bandwidths.

The following partitioning options are available:

Table 4: Port Partitioning

Switch Model Port Ports Port Partitions
Bandwidth
7520-48Y-8C 100 Gb Switch Engine: 51 and 53 One of the following:
and Fabric Engine: 1/51 • One 40 Gb port
7520-48YE-8CE • One 100 Gb port
QSFP28 (default)
• Two 50 Gb ports
(Switch Engine only)
• Four 10 Gb ports
• Four 25 Gb ports

7520-48XT-6C 100 Gb Switch Engine: 51 and 52 One of the following:

QSFP28 Fabric Engine: 1/51 • One 40 Gb port
• One 100 Gb port
(default)
• Two 50 Gb ports
(Switch Engine only)
• Four 10 Gb ports
• Four 25 Gb ports

For information about configuring partitioned ports, see the Switch Engine Command
Reference Guide for your version of the Switch Engine operating system

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Secure Boot
The status of the boot image verification can be monitored in the operating system.

Switch Engine
The Trusted Delivery field in the output of the show switch and show system
commands in Switch Engine displays the status of the boot image verification. For
example:
5520-24X-EXOS.2 # sh switch
SysName: 5520-24X-EXOS
SysLocation:
SysContact: https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/
System MAC: 00:04:96:F2:F8:00
System Type: 5520-24X-EXOS
SysHealth check: Enabled (Normal)
Recovery Mode: All
System Watchdog: Enabled
Trusted Delivery: Boot Image Verified
Current Time: Mon Jul 27 19:35:03 2020
Timezone: [Auto DST Disabled] GMT Offset: 0 minutes, name is UTC.
Boot Time: Mon Jul 27 19:31:50 2020

Trusted delivery can only be in one of two states:

• Boot Image Verified
• Boot Image Verification Failed

Secure Boot Troubleshooting

When there is a secure boot validation failure, the switch is booted to a recovery stage
or halts. Contact GTAC for assistance with recovering the switch.

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Power Supplies for Use with Your
Switch
Each switch runs with two replaceable internal power supply modules that provide
all of the power needed for the switch to operate. You can remove one power
supply module without interrupting the switch's operation. Supported power supply
configurations include two 800 W AC power supply modules, two 800 W DC power
supply modules, or one 800 W AC and one 800 W DC power supply module. Power
supply modules have integrated cooling fans that operate independently of the switch
fans, and are available with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow. The direction of the
airflow in both power supply modules must be in the same direction, and must also be
the in same direction of the airflow in the fan modules.

Power supplies are ordered separately for the base models 7520-48Y-8C,
7520-48YE-8CE and 7520-48XT-6C. Power supplies are included with other models.

Precautions Specific to Power Supply Modules

Warning
Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the
power cord supplied with the device to connect it to the power source.

Warning
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with
the device, make sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety
agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark
is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the device.

Caution
Disassembling any part of the power supply and fan assembly voids the
warranty and regulatory certifications. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside the power supply and fan assembly.

Caution
Ensure that the airflow 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."

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Caution
If you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must keep the
slot filler panel in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the
system will overheat.

800 W AC Power Supply

Two 800 W AC power supply options, with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow, are
supported on the switch.
• 800W AC power supply - front-to-back airflow (part no. XN-ACPWR-800W-F)
• 800W AC power supply - back-to-front airflow (part no. XN-ACPWR-800W-R)

Note
AC power input cords are not provided with AC power supplies. You can order
an appropriate cord from Extreme Networks or from your local supplier. The
power cord must meet the requirements listed in Power Cord Requirements
for AC-Powered Switches and AC Power Supplies on page 94.

For information on installing or replacing an AC power supply, see Replace Internal

Power Supplies on page 70.

LEDs on the 800 W AC power supply provide information on the unit's operational
status. See 800 W AC Power Supply LEDs on page 84 for details.

800 W DC Power Supply

Two 800 W DC power supply options, with front-to-back or back-to-front airflow, are
supported on the switch.
• 800W DC power supply - front-to-back airflow (part no. XN-DCPWR-800W-F)
• 800W DC power supply - back-to-front airflow (part no. XN-DCPWR-800W-R)

Note
DC power input cords are provided with DC power supplies.

For information on installing or replacing a DC power supply, see Replace Internal

Power Supplies on page 70.

LEDs on the 800 W DC power supply provide information on the unit's operational
status. See 800 W DC Power Supply LEDs on page 84 for details.

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Introduction to Stacking on page 23
Plan to Create Your Stack on page 32
Set up the Physical Stack on page 36

A stack consists of a group of up to eight switches that are connected to form a ring.
The stack offers the combined port capacity of the individual switches; it operates as if
it were a single switch, making network administration easier.

Stacking is facilitated by the SummitStack-V feature – part of the Switch Engine Basic
License features.

This topic describes the supported configurations for stacking switches, the
considerations for planning a stack, and the steps for setting up the hardware. Read
this chapter before installing the switches that will make up the stack.

Refer to the Stacking chapter in the Switch Engine 32.6.1 User Guide for information
about configuring a stack, maintaining the stack configuration, and troubleshooting.

Introduction to Stacking
When stacking switches, the stack operates as if it were a single switch with a single IP
address and a single point of authentication. One switch – called the primary switch –
is responsible for running network protocols and managing the stack. The primary runs
Switch Engine software and maintains all the software tables for all the switches in the
stack.

All switches in the stack, including the primary switch, are called nodes. Figure 7 shows
four nodes in a stack, connected to each other by SummitStack cables.

All connections between stack ports must be directly between switches. A stacking
connection cannot pass through a third device, for example a Virtual Port Extender or
an LRM/MACsec Adapter.

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Figure 7: Switches Connected to Form a Stack

Using the SummitStack feature—part of the Switch Engine Edge license—a stack can
combine switches from different series, provided that every switch in the stack:
• Runs in the same partition (primary or secondary).
• Runs the same version of Switch Engine.
• Includes support for stacking.

See Combine Switches from Different Series on page 34 for information about which
switch series can be combined to form a stack.

The following topics introduce you to the basic principles of stacking and provide
recommendations for creating stacks.

More information to answer your questions about stacking and help you plan your
configuration is available on the Extreme Networks GTAC Knowledge Base.

Build Basic Stacks

A stack can be created in either of two ways:
• In native stacking, switches are connected using either designated Ethernet data
ports or dedicated stacking connectors.
• In alternate stacking, switches are connected using 10-Gbps Ethernet data ports that
have been configured for stacking. These ports are located either on the switch itself
or on option cards installed on either the front or the rear of the switch.

Note
Native stacking can be configured using Native-400 utilizing QSFP28 optics or
Native-400-Alternative-Configuration using long range AOC optics.

When planning and building your stack, be sure to follow port compatibility and
cabling recommendations as described in this chapter.

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Slot Numbers in Stacks

A switch stack can be thought of as a virtual chassis. Each switch (node) operates as if
it were occupying a slot in a chassis and is controlled by the primary. The high-speed
stacking links function like the backplane links of a chassis.

Each switch in the stack is assigned a “slot number” during the initial software
configuration of the stack. Starting at the switch with the console connection, numbers
are assigned in numerical order following the physical path of the connected stacking
cables. For example, if you follow the cabling recommendations presented in Connect
the Switches to Form the Stack Ring on page 36 and configure a vertical stack from
the console on the switch at the top of the physical stack, the switches will be assigned
slot numbers 1 through 8 from the top down.

A quick way to verify that the cable connections match the software configuration is
to check the stack number indicator on each switch. If the slot numbers do not line
up in the order you arranged the switches, this might indicate that the stacking cable
setup differs from what you intended when you configured the software. In this case,
reconnect the cables in the correct order and perform the software configuration again.

Primary/Backup Switch Redundancy

When your stack is operational, one switch is the primary switch, responsible for
running network protocols and managing the stack.

To provide recovery in case of a break in the stack connections, you can configure
redundancy by designating a backup switch to take over as primary if the primary
switch fails. When you perform the initial software configuration of the stack, the
“easy setup” configuration option automatically configures redundancy, with slot 1 as
the primary and slot 2 as the backup. You can also configure additional switches as
“primary-capable,” meaning they can become a stack primary in case the initial backup
switch fails.

SummitStack Topologies
Figure 8 presents a graphical representation of a stack and some of the terms that
describe stack conditions.

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Figure 8: Example of a Stack, Showing the Active Topology and the Stack Topology
A stack is the collection of all switches, or nodes, that are cabled together to form one
virtual switch using the Switch Engine SummitStack feature.

The maximum cable length supported between switches depends on the types of
switches in your stack, the installed option cards, and the configured stacking ports.

A stack topology is the set of contiguous nodes that are powered up and
communicating with each other. In the example shown, Switch 8 is not part of the
stack topology because it is not powered up.

An active topology is the set of contiguous nodes that are active. An active node is
powered up, is configured for stack operation, and is communicating with the other
active nodes.

Switch 5 in the example has failed, stacking is disabled on Switches 6 and 7, and Switch
8 has no power. As a result, the active topology includes Switches 1 through 4 only.

For more information about SummitStack terminology, see SummitStack Terms on

page 28.

Ring Topology: Recommended for Stacking

SummitStack nodes should be connected to each other in a ring topology. In a ring
topology, one link is used to connect to a node and the other link is used to connect
to another node. The result forms a physical ring connection. This topology is highly
recommended for normal operation.

Figure 9 represents a maximal ring topology of eight active nodes.

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Figure 9: Graphical Representation of a Ring Topology

Figure 10 shows what the same ring topology would look in actual practice. Each switch
in the rack is connected to the switch above it and the switch below it. To complete the
ring, a longer cable connects Switch 1 with Switch 8.

Figure 10: Switches Connected to Each Other in a Ring Topology

Note that, while a physical ring connection may be present, a ring active topology exists
only when all nodes in the stack are active.

Daisy Chain Topology: Not Recommended for Stacking

Stackable switches can be connected in a daisy-chain topology. This is a ring topology
with one of the links disconnected, inoperative, or disabled. A daisy chain can be
created when a link fails or a node reboots in a ring topology, but the daisy chain
topology is not recommended for normal operation.

Connect your stack nodes in a ring topology, not a daisy-chain topology, for normal
operation.

In Figure 11, the nodes delineated as the active topology are operating in a daisy-chain
configuration, even though there is physically a ring connection in the stack.

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Figure 11: Daisy Chain Topology

You might need to use a daisy chain topology while adding a new node, removing a
node, or joining two stacks.

If you are using a daisy chain topology, the possibility of a dual primary condition
increases. Before you create a daisy chain topology, read "Managing a Dual Primary
Situation" in the Switch Engine 32.6.1 User Guide.

SummitStack Terms
Table 5 describes the terms used for the SummitStack feature. These terms are listed in
the recommended reading sequence.

Table 5: List of Stacking Terms

Term Description
Stackable switch An Extreme Networks switch that provides two stacking ports
and can participate in a stack.
Stacking port A physical interface of a stackable switch that is used to allow
the connection of a stacking link. Stacking ports are point-to-
point links that are dedicated for the purpose of forming a
stack.
Native stacking A stacking configuration in which stack members are
connected using either designated Ethernet data ports or
dedicated stacking connectors.

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Table 5: List of Stacking Terms (continued)

Term Description
Alternate stacking A stacking configuration in which stack members are
connected using 10-Gbps Ethernet data ports that have been
configured for stacking. These ports are located either on the
switch itself or on option cards installed on the rear of the
switch.
Stacking link A cable that connects a stacking port of one stackable switch
to a stacking port of another stackable switch, plus the
stacking ports themselves.
Node A switch that runs the Switch Engine operating system and is
part of a stack. Synonymous with stackable switch.
Stack A set of stackable switches and their connected stacking links
made with the intentions that: (1) all switches are reachable
through their common connections; (2) a single stackable
switch can manage the entire stack; and (3) configurable
entities such as VLANs and link trunk groups can have
members on multiple stackable switches. A stack consists of
all connected nodes regardless of the state of the nodes.
Stack topology A contiguously connected set of nodes in a stack that are
currently communicating with one another. All nodes that
appear in the show stacking command display are present
in the stack topology.
Stack path A data path that is formed over the stacking links for the
purpose of determining the set of nodes that are present in
the stack topology and their locations in the stack. Every node
is always present in a stack path whether or not stacking is
enabled on the node.
Control path A data path that is formed over the stacking links that
is dedicated to carrying control traffic, such as commands
to program hardware or software image data for software
upgrade. A node must join the control path to fully operate
in the stack. A node that is disabled for stacking does not join
the control path, but does communicate over the stack path.
Active node A node that has joined the control path. The active node can
forward the control path messages or can process them. It
can also forward data traffic. Only an active node can appear
as a card inserted into a slot when the show slot {slot
{detail} | detail } command is executed on the primary
node of the stack.
Active topology A contiguous set of active nodes in a stack topology plus
the set of stacking links that connect them. When an active
topology consists of more than one node, each node in the
active topology is directly and physically connected to at
least one other node in the active topology. Thus, the active
topology is a set of physically contiguous active nodes within a
stack topology.

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Table 5: List of Stacking Terms (continued)

Term Description
Candidate node A node that is a potential member of an active topology, or an
active node that is already a member of an active topology. A
candidate node may or may not be an active mode – that is, it
may or may not have joined the control path.
Node role The role that each active node plays in the stack – either
primary, backup, or standby.
Primary node The node that is elected as the primary node in the stack. The
primary node runs all of the configured control protocols such
as OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), RIP (Routing Information
Protocol), Spanning Tree, and EAPS (Extreme Automatic
Protection Switching).
The primary node controls all of its own data ports
as well as all data ports on the backup and standby
nodes. To accomplish this, the primary node issues specific
programming commands over the control path to the backup
and standby nodes.
Backup node The node assigned to take over the role of primary if the
primary node fails. The primary node keeps the backup node's
databases synchronized with its own databases in preparation
for such an event.
If and when the primary node fails, the backup node becomes
the primary node and begins operating with the databases it
has previously received. In this way, all other nodes in the stack
can continue operating.
Standby node A node that is prepared to become a backup node in the event
that the backup node becomes the primary node. When a
backup node becomes a primary node, the new primary node
synchronizes all of its databases to the new backup node.
When a node operates in a standby role, most databases are
not synchronized – except those few that directly relate to
hardware programming.
Acquired node A standby or backup node that is acquired by a primary node.
This means that the primary node has used its databases
to program the hardware of the standby or backup node.
The standby or backup node has acted as a hardware
programming proxy, accepting the instructions of the primary
node to do so.
An acquired backup node maintains the databases needed to
reflect why the hardware is programmed as it is. However, a
standby node does not. An acquired node can be re-acquired
(without a reboot) by the backup node only when the backup
node becomes the primary node, and only when both the
backup and standby nodes were already acquired by the same
primary node at the time of its failure.
Data ports The set of ports on a stackable switch that are available
for connection to your data networks. Such ports can be
members of a user-configured VLAN or trunk group. They can
be used for Layer 2 and 3 forwarding of user data traffic, for
mirroring, or other features you can configure. Data ports are
different from stacking ports.

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Table 5: List of Stacking Terms (continued)

Term Description
Failover The process of changing the backup node to the primary node
when the original primary node has failed.
When a primary node fails, if a backup node is present, and if
that node has completed its initial synchronization with the
primary node, then the backup node assumes the role of
primary node. The standby nodes continue their operation and
their data ports do not fail.
Hitless failover A failover in which all data ports in the stack, except those of
the failing primary node, continue normal operation when the
primary node fails.
Node address The unique MAC address that is factory-assigned to each
node.
Node role election The process that determines the role for each node. The
election takes place during initial stack startup and elects one
primary node and one backup node. An election also takes
place after a primary node failover, when a new backup node
is elected from the remaining standby nodes.
Node role election A priority assigned to each node, to be used in node role
priority election. The node with the highest node role election priority
during a role election becomes the primary node. The node
with the second highest node role election priority becomes
the backup.
Operational node A node that has achieved operational state as a card in a slot.
The operational state can be displayed using the show slot
{slot {detail} | detail }command.
System uptime The amount of time that has passed since the last node role
election. You can display the system uptime by entering the
show switch {detail } command on the primary node.
Stack segment A collection of nodes that form a stack topology. The term is
useful when a stack is severed. Each severed portion of the
stack is referred to as a stack segment.
Stack state A state assigned by the stack to a node. You can display the
stack state by entering the show stacking command.
Easy Setup A procedure that automatically configures the essential
stacking parameters on every node for initial stack
deployment, and then automatically reboots the stack to put
the parameters into effect.
The choice to run Easy Setup is offered when you run the
enable stacking {node-address node-address} command
and the essential stacking parameters are unconfigured or
inconsistent. It can also be invoked directly by running the
configure stacking easy-setup command.

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Plan to Create Your Stack

Use the information in the following topics to plan the physical makeup of your stack
– switches, versatile interface modules (VIMs), and cables – and the stacking protocols
you will use. Included are:
• Guidelines and other information for each switch model in your stack
• Considerations for combining different switch models in a stack
• Information about stacking cables

Enable and Disable the Stacking-Support Option

The stacking-support option is enabled by default for many switch and option card
configurations. However, some configurations require you to enable the stacking-
support option before a switch can participate in a stack.
• To enable stacking-support, issue the enable stacking-support command.
You must enable stacking-support individually for every switch in the stack that
does not have stacking support enabled by default.
• To disable stacking support, configure the switch data ports to use the Ethernet
protocol instead of the stacking protocol.
Use the disable stacking-support command.

Recommendations for Placing Switches for Stacked Operation

For best results in a SummitStack configuration, follow these recommendations for
physically situating your equipment:
• Use the shortest possible stacking cables to connect the switches in the stack. This
reduces the likelihood that the stacking cables might accidentally be damaged or
disconnected. Stacking cables are available in lengths ranging from 0.3 meters to
100 meters.
• When possible, place all switches for the stack in the same rack or in adjacent racks.
This facilitates using shorter stacking cables.
• The primary switch, or node, is the switch through which you will perform the initial
stack configuration, using the console port. For simplicity and ease of connecting
the stacking cables, plan to designate the top switch in a vertical physical stack
as the primary switch. If switches are installed in several adjacent racks, place the
primary switch at one end of the row.
• Physically locate the intended primary and backup nodes adjacent to each other,
and plan to connect these nodes to each other directly so that Switch Engine
application synchronization traffic is localized to a single stack link.
• On the primary node, connect the Ethernet management port to your management
network.

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• To provide management access to the stack in case of a failure in the primary

switch, connect all switches that will participate in redundancy to your management
network using the Ethernet management port on each switch.
• Use stacking cables to interconnect the stack nodes into a ring topology (see Ring
Topology: Recommended for Stacking on page 26). Include only the nodes that you
expect to be active in the stack.

Follow the recommendations in Recommendations for Configuring Stacks on page 33

to configure the software for your stack.

The recommended procedures for installing and interconnecting a stack are found in
Set up the Physical Stack on page 36.

Recommendations for Configuring Stacks

When deploying a new stack, follow these recommendations for configuring the
software:
• Plan to use the stack as if it were a single multi-slot switch. You need to decide the
number and type of stackable switches in the stack and how the stack ports will be
connected to the network.
• You can physically connect the stack to your networks before the nodes are
configured. However, the default configuration on a switch in non-stacking mode
assumes a default untagged VLAN that contains all switch ports. When first
powered on, the switch acts as a Layer 2 switch, possibly resulting in network loops.
• Make sure all nodes support the SummitStack feature and are running the same
Switch Engine software version. (See the Switch Engine 32.6.1 Feature License
Requirements.) To view the Switch Engine software version on a node, restart the
node and run the command:

show version {detail | process name | images {partition partition}

{slot slot_number} } .

If any node does not have the right version, install the correct version on that node.
Use the same image partition on all nodes. After stacking is enabled, images can be
upgraded from the stack only if the same image is selected on all nodes.
• If you intend to deploy new units that might be part of a stack in the future, turn on
stacking mode during initial deployment to avoid the need for a future restart. The
only disadvantages of stacking mode are the loss of QoS (quality of service) profile
QP7 and the reservation of some of the packet buffer space for stacking control
traffic.
• You can configure the stack by logging into the primary node or any of the other
nodes.
• If the primary-capable stackable switches have different purchased license levels,
you might need to configure license level restrictions on some nodes before
those nodes can join the stack. See the Switch Engine 32.6.1 User Guide for more
information about managing licenses.

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• If the stack supports any feature pack license (such as MPLS or Direct Attach), that
feature pack license must be installed on all primary-capable nodes to support that
feature and to prevent traffic interruption if a failover event occurs.
• Most stacking specific configurations are effective only after a restart. However,
most non-stacking configuration commands take effect immediately and require
no restart.
• A basic stack configuration can be achieved by using the Easy Setup procedure, as
described in the Switch Engine 32.6.1 User Guide.
• If EAPS, Spanning Tree, or any Layer 2 redundancy protocol is not running on the
network, make sure that your network connections do not form a network loop.

Follow the recommendations in Recommendations for Placing Switches for Stacked

Operation on page 32 for physically situating your equipment.

Combine Switches from Different Series

7520 Series and 7720 Series switches can be stacked with themselves using qualified
QSFP28 direct attach cables and optical transceivers. They can also be stacked
with each other using Native V400 stacking (SummitStack-V400), or Native-V400-
Alternative-configuration (using the long range AOC optics). Both the 7520 Series and
the 7720 Series have the same capability in terms of feature scalability and the speed,
so either of them can be the primary switch or the backup switch.

Select Stacking Cables

Stacking connections using the native stacking ports require stacking cables that are
specific to the type of stacking port. These cables are available from Extreme Networks
in lengths from 0.5 meter to 100 meters.

Note
For the most recent information about available cables, contact your Extreme
Networks sales representative or refer to the Extreme Optics website.

Caution
Use of non-recommended cables or optics could cause stack instability.

Use the Extreme Stacking Tool

The Extreme Stacking Tool provides an easy way to plan your stack. As you select
various switch models and stacking methods, the tool shows you:
• What switch models can be stacked together and which cannot.
• Statistics showing the routing options that are available with every stack
combination.
• Recommendations about which switches should be the primary and backup nodes.
• Information about the supported versions of Switch Engine for every combination.

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To use the Stacking Tool, follow these steps.

1. Open the Stacking Tool (https://stackingtool.extremenetworks.com/StackingTool/) in

a web browser.

Note
The Stacking Tool is also available in the Support Tools section of the
Extreme Portal.

2. Find a switch model in the Switches column.

Each switch model is represented by a rectangle, as shown in the example in the
following figure. In this example, stacking ports are represented by ports 53 and 54
on the right side, which are the stacking ports for 7520-48XT-6C model.

Note
The 7520-48Y-8C model uses ports 55 and 56 for stacking.

Figure 12: 7520 Switch Shown in the Stacking Tool

Tip
Select a rectangle to display more information about the switch model and
the VIMs (if any) that it can use for stacking.

3. Drag the rectangle to the first slot in the Stack column in the middle of the page.
To the right of the Stack column, the tool displays statistics about available routes,
supported software versions, and primary/backup recommendations.

Tip
If you don't see statistics and other information, select the arrow (> symbol)
to the immediate right of the Stack column.

4. Use the tool in any of the following ways:

• Select other switches and drag them to the slots in the stacking column.
• For any switch in the stack, select the port 53 and 54 symbols to choose stacking
methods – for example, SummitStack-V and SummitStack-V400.
• To remove a switch from the stack, drag it away from the stacking column.

Whenever you add or remove a switch from the stack, the statistics and
recommendations update automatically.

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In addition to statistics and recommendations, colors in the display show whether the
selected switch models and stacking methods are compatible.

Table 6: Colors in the Stacking Tool Display

Color Meaning
Green Compatible and preferred
Blue Compatible
Yellow Incompatible with the selected primary node
Red Incompatible

Set up the Physical Stack

After you have installed the individual switches (see "Installing Your Switch"), follow
these steps to create the physical stack.

1. Connect the switches that will form the stack.

See Connect the Switches to Form the Stack Ring on page 36.
2. Connect the switches to your management network.
See Connect Your Stack to the Management Network on page 39.

After setting up and connecting the switches, perform software configuration for the
stack. See "Configuring a New Stack" in the Switch Engine 32.6.1 User Guide.

Connect the Switches to Form the Stack Ring

After you have installed the individual switches, connect them together using the
stacking cables.

The examples in this section show cable connections and the recommended order for
connecting ports to facilitate the easy setup configuration.

In general, it is best to connect Stack Port 2 on one switch to Stack Port 1 on the switch
with the next higher slot number. Although you can connect the switches in any order,
connecting them as shown in these examples will produce better predictability and
easier software configuration.

All connections between stack ports must be directly between switches. A stacking
connection cannot pass through a third device, for example a Virtual Port Extender or
an LRM/MACsec Adapter.

It is essential to create an unbroken data path through all the switches in the stack.

Examples of Valid Stacking Configurations

The examples in the following sections show various physical stacking arrangements:
all switches in a single rack, switches in two adjacent racks, and switches at the tops of
several racks in a row.

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Example: Basic Stack with Four Switches

This example shows a stack of four switches in a single rack.

The slot numbers presume a console connection to the switch at the top of the physical
stack.

Figure 13 shows cable connections for a 4-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables to
connect switches with integrated SummitStack ports.

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Figure 13: SummitStack Cable Connections Using Four Switches with Integrated
SummitStack Ports
Table 7 lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.

Table 7: Basic Stack with Four Switches: Connections

Connect this slot and port . . . . . . To this slot and port
Slot 1 Stack Port 2 Slot 2 Stack Port 1
Slot 2 Stack Port 2 Slot 3 Stack Port 1
Slot 3 Stack Port 2 Slot 4 Stack Port 1
Slot 4 Stack Port 2 Slot 1 Stack Port 1

Example: Basic Stack with Eight Switches

Figure 14 shows cable connections for an 8-node stack using SummitStack 40G cables
to connect switches with integrated SummitStack ports.

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Figure 14: SummitStack Cable Connections Using Eight Switches with Integrated
SummitStack Ports
Table 8 lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.

Table 8: Basic Stack with Eight Switches: Connections

Connect this slot and port . . . . . . To this slot and port
Slot 1 Stack Port 2 Slot 2 Stack Port 1
Slot 2 Stack Port 2 Slot 3 Stack Port 1
Slot 3 Stack Port 2 Slot 4 Stack Port 1
Slot 4 Stack Port 2 Slot 5 Stack Port 1
Slot 5 Stack Port 2 Slot 6 Stack Port 1
Slot 6 Stack Port 2 Slot 7 Stack Port 1
Slot 7 Stack Port 2 Slot 8 Stack Port 1
Slot 8 Stack Port 2 Slot 1 Stack Port 1

Example: Stacked Switches across Several Racks

Figure 15 shows five switches installed at the tops of five adjacent racks. To
accommodate the shortest possible cables, immediately adjacent switches are not
always connected together. Port 2 on one switch is connected to Port 1 on the next
connected switch. If the easy setup feature is used to configure the stack parameters,
the assigned slot numbers will be as shown in the figure.

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Rack A Rack B Rack C Rack D Rack E

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 5 Slot 3 Slot 4

Figure 15: Top-of-Rack Stack Installation

Table 9 lists the recommended order for connecting the stacking ports in this example.

Table 9: Stacked Switches across Several Racks: Connections

Connect this slot and port . . . . . . To this slot and port
Slot 1 Rack A Port 2 Slot 2 Rack B Port 1
Slot 2 Rack B Port 2 Slot 3 Rack D Port 1
Slot 3 Rack D Port 2 Slot 4 Rack E Port 1
Slot 4 Rack E Port 2 Slot 5 Rack C Port 1
Slot 5 Rack C Port 2 Slot 1 (Rack A Port 1

Connect Your Stack to the Management Network

Before you can configure Switch Engine for a new stack, your management console
must be connected to at least one switch in the stack.

Connect your management console to the Ethernet management port on the switch
that will become the stack primary node. If you plan to configure redundancy, connect
to the console ports of all switches in the stack that will be primary-capable.

If you followed the cabling examples in Connect the Switches to Form the Stack Ring
on page 36, and if you use the Easy Setup configuration procedure, only slots 1 and
2 can become the primary node. However, you can connect all switch management
ports in the stack if you choose to do so. There is an alternate IP address configuration
that will enable you to log in directly to each switch in the stack through its Ethernet
management port.

See the Switch Engine User's Guide for the version of Switch Engine you are using, for
instructions to perform the software configuration for your stack.

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Site Preparation
Plan Your Site on page 40
Operating Environment Requirements on page 41
Rack Specifications and Recommendations on page 44
Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements on page 46
Meet Power Requirements on page 52
Follow Applicable Industry Standards on page 54

By carefully planning your site, you can maximize the performance of your existing
network and ensure that it is ready to migrate to future networking technologies.

The information in this chapter is intended for the system administrator, network
equipment technician, network manager, or facilities manager responsible for
installing and managing the network hardware. The chapter assumes a working
knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, and a familiarity with
communications protocols that are used on interconnected LANs.

Only qualified service personnel should install, maintain, or remove a switch, chassis,
or its components. Qualified service personnel have had appropriate technical training
and experience that is necessary to be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed
when performing a task and of measures to minimize the danger to themselves or
other people.

Note
Before installing or removing any components of the system, and before
carrying out any maintenance procedures, read the safety information in
"Technical Specifications."

Plan Your Site

To install your equipment successfully, you should plan the site carefully. The site
planning process has three major parts:

1. Meeting site requirements.

The physical installation site must meet the following requirements for a safe and
successful installation:
• Building and electrical code requirements
• Environmental, safety, and thermal requirements for the equipment you plan to
install

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•
Equipment rack requirements
2. Evaluating and meeting cable requirements.

After examining your physical site and verifying that all environment requirements
are met, evaluate and compare your existing cable plant with the requirements of
the Extreme Networks equipment to determine if you need to install new cables.
3. Meeting power requirements.

To run your equipment safely, you must meet the specific power requirements for
each switch and external power supply unit installed in the system.

For power specifications of the switches, see the specific switch listings in "Technical
Specifications."

Operating Environment Requirements

Verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements.

Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards.
During the early planning stages of installing or modifying your network, it is important
that you develop a thorough understanding of the regulations that pertain to your
location and industry.

Meet Building and Electrical Codes

Building and electrical codes vary depending on your location. Comply with all code
specifications when planning your site and installing cable. This section lists resources
for obtaining additional information.

For information about major building codes, consult the following organization:

International Code Council (ICC)

5203 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041 USA
www.iccsafe.org

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The organizations listed in Table 10 are authorities on electrical codes.

Table 10: Authorities on Electrical Codes

Organization Address Web Site URL
National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification NFPA www.nfpa.org/
(USA only) 1 Batterymarch
Recognized authority on safe electrical wiring. Park
Federal, state, and local governments use Quincy, MA 02169
NEC standards to establish their own laws,
USA
ordinances, and codes on wiring specifications.
The NEC classification is published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) UL www.ul.com
Independent research and testing laboratory. 333 Pfingsten Road
UL evaluates the performance and capability of Northbrook, IL
electrical wiring and equipment to determine 60062
whether they meet certain safety standards
USA
when properly used. Acceptance is usually
indicated by the words “UL Approved” or “UL
Listed.”
National Electrical Manufacturing Association NEMA www.nema.org
(NEMA) (USA only) 1300 N. 17th Street
Organization of electrical product Rosslyn, VA 22209
manufacturers. Members develop consensus
USA
standards for cables, wiring, and electrical
components.
Electronic Components Industry Association ECIA www.ecianow.or
(ECIA) 111 Alderman Drive g
Trade association that develops technical Suite 400
standards, disseminates marketing data, and
Alpharetta, GA
maintains contact with government agencies
30005
in matters relating to the electronics industry.
USA
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) FCC www.fcc.gov
(USA only) 445 12th Street S.W.
Commission that regulates all interstate and Washington, DC
foreign electrical communication systems that 20554
originate in the United States according to the
USA
Communications Act of1934. The FCC regulates
all U.S. telephone and cable systems.

Set Up the Wiring Closet

Be aware of the following recommendations for your wiring closet:
• Make sure that your system is easily accessible for installation and service. See Rack
Specifications and Recommendations on page 44 for more information.
• Use appropriate AC or DC power, power distribution, and grounding for your specific
installation.

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• Use a vinyl floor covering in your wiring closet. (Concrete floors accumulate dust, and
carpets can cause static electricity.)
• Prevent unauthorized access to wiring closets by providing door locks. Install the
equipment in a secured, enclosed, and restricted access location, ensuring that only
qualified service personnel have access to the equipment.
• Provide adequate overhead lighting for easy maintenance.
• Be sure that each wiring closet has a suitable ground. All equipment racks and
equipment installed in the closet should be grounded.
• Be sure that all system environmental requirements are met, such as ambient
temperature and humidity.

Note
Consult an electrical contractor for commercial building and wiring
specifications.

Control the Temperature

Extreme Networks equipment generates a significant amount of heat. It is essential
that you provide a temperature-controlled environment for both performance and
safety.

Install the equipment only in a temperature- and humidity-controlled indoor area that
is free of airborne materials that can conduct electricity. Too much humidity can cause
a fire. Too little humidity can produce electrical shock and fire.

Observe these additional thermal recommendations for the location where you plan to
install your equipment:
• Ensure that the ventilation in the wiring closet is adequate to maintain a
temperature below the maximum operating temperature for the equipment..
• Install a reliable air conditioning and ventilation system.
• Keep the ventilation in the wiring closet running during non-business hours;
otherwise, the equipment can overheat.
• Maintain a storage temperature between -40°C (-40°F) and 85°C (185°F).

Table 11 summarizes the behavior of ExtremeSwitching switches when they experience

high operating temperatures.

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Safeguards are built into all Extreme Networks switches and power supply units to
minimize the risk of fire.

Table 11: Thermal Shutdown and Restart Behavior

Switch Model(s) Behavior
All models When internal system temperatures exceed the thermal shutdown
temperature limit (typically about 20°C higher than normal system
operating temperatures), the system’s power supplies are turned
off and the switch shuts down. The system remains in the OFF
state until the system has sufficient time to cool and the internal
thermal sensor measures a temperature lower than the maximum
specified ambient temperature, at which time the system restarts
automatically.
Alternately, you can restart the system by removing and then
restoring all line power to the system. The internal sensor must
still measure a system temperature that is lower than the
maximum specified ambient temperature, so recovery might not be
immediate.

Control the Humidity Level

To maximize equipment life, keep operating humidity between 50% and 70% relative
humidity (non-condensing) during typical operation.

The equipment can operate between 5% and 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
for short intervals.

Protect Your System from ESD (Electrostatic Discharge)

Your system must be protected from static electricity or ESD. Take the following
measures to ensure optimum system performance:
• Remove materials that can cause electrostatic generation (such as synthetic resins)
from the wiring closet.
Check the appropriateness of floor mats and flooring.
• Connect metal chassis, conduit, and other metals to ground using dedicated
grounding lines.
• Use electrostatically safe equipment.
If you are working with pluggable interface modules, wear an ESD-preventive wrist
strap and connect the metal end to a grounded equipment rack or other source of
ground.

Rack Specifications and Recommendations

Racks should conform to conventional standards.

In the United States, use EIA Standard RS-310C: Racks, Panels, and Associated
Equipment. In countries other than the United States, use IEC Standard 297. In
addition, verify that your rack meets the basic mechanical, space, and earthquake
requirements that are described in this section.

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Mechanical Recommendations for the Rack

Use equipment racks that meet the following mechanical recommendations:
• Use an open style, 19-inch rack to facilitate easy maintenance and to provide proper
ventilation.
• Use a rack made of steel or aluminum.
• The rack should use the universal mounting rail hole pattern that is identified in IEC
Standard 297.
• The rack should have designated earth grounding connections (typically on the
base).
• The rack must meet earthquake safety requirements equal to that of the installed
chassis.
• The mounting holes should be flush with the rails to accommodate the chassis.
• The rack should support approximately 270 kg (600 lb).

Ground the Rack

The rack must be properly grounded.

Use a rack grounding kit and a ground conductor that is carried back to earth or to
another suitable building ground.

At a minimum, follow these guidelines to ground equipment racks to the earth ground:
• CAD weld appropriate wire terminals to building I-beams or earth ground rods.
• For a DC-powered switch, use a minimum 14 AWG stranded copper wire for
grounding.

AC-powered switches do not need separate chassis grounding.

• Position the earth ground as close to the equipment rack as possible to maintain the
shortest wiring distance possible.
• Use a ground impedance tester or micro-ohm meter to test the quality of earth
ground connection at the chassis. This will ensure good grounding between the
chassis, rack, and earth ground.

Note
Because building codes vary worldwide, consult an electrical contractor to
ensure proper equipment grounding for your specific installation.

Provide Adequate Space for the Rack

Provide enough space in front of and behind the switch so that you can service it easily.

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Allow a minimum of 48 inches (122 cm) in front of the rack and 30 inches (76 cm)
behind the rack. When using a relay (two-post) rack, provide a minimum of 24 inches
(61 cm) of space behind the mounted equipment. Extra room on each side is optional.

Warning
Extreme Networks switches do not have a switch for turning power to the
unit on and off. For systems using an AC power supply, power to the switch is
disconnected by removing the wall plug from the electrical outlet.

Be sure that cables and other equipment do not block the switch's air intake or outflow.

Depending on other conditions in the equipment room, it may be possible to install

the switches closer to each other; consult your Extreme Networks Customer Support
representative for guidance.

Secure the Rack

The rack should be attached to the wiring closet floor with 9.5 mm (3/8 in) lag screws or
equivalent hardware. The floor under the rack should be level within 5 mm (3/16 in). Use
a floor-leveling cement compound if necessary or bolt the racks to the floor as shown.

Figure 16: Properly Secured Rack

Brace open equipment racks if the channel thickness is less than 6.4 mm (1/4 in).

Evaluate and Meet Cable Requirements

Use professional consultants for site planning and cabling.

The Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Registered

Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), which is globally recognized as a
standard in site planning and cabling, can be used.

For information, visit www.bicsi.org.

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Label Cables and Keep Accurate Records

A reliable cable labeling system is essential when planning and installing a network.

Keeping accurate records helps you to:

• Relocate devices easily.
• Make changes quickly.
• Isolate faults in the distribution system.
• Locate the opposite end of any cable.
• Know the types of network devices that your cabling infrastructure can support.

Follow these guidelines when setting up a cable labeling system suitable for your
installation:
• Identify cables by securely attaching labels to all cable ends.
• Assign a unique block of sequential numbers to the group of cables that run
between each pair of wiring closets.
• Assign a unique identification number to each equipment rack.
• Identify all wiring closets by labeling the front panel of your Extreme Networks
equipment and other hardware.
• Keep accurate and current cable identification records.
• Post records near each equipment rack. For each cable drop, include information
about the cable source, destination, and jumper location.

Install Cable
When you connect cable to your network equipment, keep the following things in
mind.
• Examine cable for cuts, bends, and nicks.
• Support cable using a cable manager that is mounted above connectors to avoid
unnecessary weight on the cable bundles.
• Use cable managers to route cable bundles to the left and right of the network
equipment to maximize accessibility to the connectors.
• Provide enough slack, approximately 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 in), to provide proper strain
relief as shown in Figure 17 on page 48.
• Bundle cable using hook-and-loop straps to avoid injuring cables.
• If you build your own cable, be sure that connectors are properly crimped.
• When installing a patch panel using twisted pair wiring, untwist no more than 2.5
cm (1 in) of the cable to avoid radio frequency (RF) interference.
• Discharge the RJ45 Ethernet cable before plugging it into a port on the switch.

Caution
Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable can build up electrostatic charges when
being pulled into a new installation. Before connecting any category 5 UTP
cable to the switch, discharge ESD from the cable by plugging the RJ45
connector into a LAN static discharge device or use an equivalent method.

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• Use plenum-rated cable when it is necessary for safety and fire rating requirements.
Consult your local building codes to determine when it is appropriate to use
plenum-rated cable, or refer to IEC standard 850.
• Keep all ports and connectors free of dust.

Figure 17: Properly Installed and Bundled Cable

1 = Ensure adequate slack and bend radius

Handle Fiber Optic Cable

Fiber optic cable must be handled carefully during installation.

Every cable has a minimum bend radius, and fibers will be damaged if the cables are
bent too sharply. It is also important not to stretch the cable during installation. Ensure

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that the bend radius for fiber optic cables is equal to at least 5 cm (2 in) for each
90-degree turn as shown in Figure 18.

Note
Kinks and sharp bends can destroy or impair the cable’s ability to convey light
pulses accurately from one end of the cable to the other. Use care in dressing
the optical fiber cables: provide satisfactory strain relief to support the cable
and maintain an adequate bend radius at all cable turns, particularly where the
cable connects to the I/O module.

Figure 18: Bend Radius for Fiber Optic Cable

1 = Minimum 5 cm (2 in) radius in 90° bend

Cable Distances and Types

Table 12 shows one example of cable media types and maximum distances that
support reliable transmission in accordance with international standards (except where
noted). Refer to the Extreme Optics website for descriptions of optics and cables, as
well as a complete list of supported cable lengths, and a list of the cable types that are
compatible with your equipment.

Table 12: Cable Distances and Types

Standard Media Type MHz•km Maximum
Rating Distance (Meters)
1000BASE-SX 50/125 µm multimode fiber 400 500
(850nm optical window)
50/125 µm multimode fiber 500 550
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber 160 220
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber 200 275

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Table 12: Cable Distances and Types (continued)

Standard Media Type MHz•km Maximum
Rating Distance (Meters)
1000BASE-LX 50/125 µm multimode fiber 400 550
(1300nm optical window)
50/125 µm multimode fiber 500 550
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber 500 550
10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 5,000
10/125 µm single-mode fiber 1 – 10,000
1000BASE-ZX 10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 80,000
(1550nm optical window)
100BASE-LX100 10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 100,000
(1550nm optical window)
1000BASE-BX10 10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 10,000
(1490nm optical
window)
(1310nm optical window)
1000BASE-LX70 10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 70,000
(1550nm optical window)
10/100/1000BASE-T SFP (1 Gbps link) – 100
Category 5 and higher UTP
cable
(100 Mbps link) – 150
Category 5 and higher UTP
cable
(10 Mbps link) – 250
Category 5 and higher UTP
cable
10GBASE-T SFP+ (10 Gb links) – 30
Category 6A and higher UTP
cable
10GBASE-SR SFP+ 62.5 µm multimode fiber 160 26
(850nm optical window)
62.5 µm multimode fiber 200 33
(OM1)
50 µm multimode fiber 400 66
50 µm multimode fiber (OM2) 500 82
50 µm multimode fiber (OM3) 2000 300
10GBASE-LR SFP+ 10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 10,000
(1310nm optical window)
10GBASE-ER SFP+ 10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 40,000
(1550nm optical window)

1 Proprietary to Extreme Networks. Connections between two Extreme Networks 1000BASE-LX

interfaces that use 10/125 µm single-mode fiber can use a maximum distance of 10,000 meters.

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Table 12: Cable Distances and Types (continued)

Standard Media Type MHz•km Maximum
Rating Distance (Meters)
1000BASE-T Category 5 and higher UTP – 100
cable
100BASE-TX Category 5 and higher UTP – 100
cable
10BASE-T Category 3 and higher UTP – 100
cable

Refer to the Extreme Optics website for details about direct-attach cables that are
supported by this equipment.

Use RJ45 Connector Jackets

Use RJ45 cable with connector jackets that are flush with the connector or that have
connectors with a no-snag feature.

Using cable with jackets that are wider than the connectors can cause:
• Connectors that are not properly aligned with the port.
• Crowded cable installation, which can cause connectors to pop out of the port.

Figure 19 shows examples of recommended and non-recommended connector jacket

types.

Not recommended
Best
0.1" = 1mm actual
Better 39.37% : 254% SPG_001

Figure 19: RJ45 Connector Jacket Types

Prevent Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

If you use UTP cabling in an installation, take precautions to avoid radio frequency (RF)
interference.

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RF interference can cause degradation of signal quality, and, in an Ethernet network

environment, can cause excessive collisions, loss of link status, or other physical layer
problems that can lead to poor performance or loss of communication.

To prevent RF interference, avoid the following situations:

• Attaching UTP cable to AC power cables
• Routing UTP cable near antennas, such as a ham radio antenna
• Routing UTP cable near equipment that could exhibit RF interference, such as ARC
welding equipment
• Routing UTP cable near electrical motors that contain coils
• Routing UTP cable near air conditioner units
• Routing UTP cable near electrical transformers

In areas or applications where these situations cannot be avoided, use fiber optic
cabling or shielded twisted pair cabling.

Meet Power Requirements

Observe the following requirements and precautions for powering your hardware.

Requirements for PoE Devices

When connecting PoE devices to a PoE switch, all connections between the PoE device
and the switch must remain within the same building and use a low-voltage power
distribution system per either IEEE 802.3at., IEEE 802.3bt., or IEEE 802.3af.

Power Supply Requirements

Follow these recommendations when you plan power supply connections for your
equipment:
• Place the equipment in an area that accommodates the power consumption and
component heat dissipation specifications.
• Be sure that your power supply meets the site DC power or AC power requirements
of the network equipment.
• When you connect power to installed equipment, do not make this connection
through an extension cord or power strip.
• If your switch includes more than one power supply, connect each power supply to a
different, independent power source.

If a power source fails, it will affect only the switch power supply to which it is
connected. If all switch power supplies are connected to a single power source, the
entire switch is vulnerable to a power source failure.
• In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, the best practice is to plug your
system into a surge suppressor.

For detailed power specifications for your equipment, see "Technical Specifications."

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Power Cord Requirements

Most Extreme Networks switches do not ship with power cords. See Select Power
Supply Cords on page 101 for information on selecting and purchasing the correct AC
power cords for use with specific Extreme Networks equipment.

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Requirements

A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is a device that sits between a power supply
(such as a wall outlet) and a device (such as a switch) to prevent outages, sags, surges,
and bad harmonics from adversely affecting the performance of the device.

A UPS traditionally can perform the following functions:

• Absorb relatively small power surges.
• Smooth out noisy power sources.
• Continue to provide power to equipment during line sags.
• Provide power for a period of time after a blackout has occurred.

In addition, some UPS devices or UPS-plus-software combinations provide the

following functions:
• Automatically shut down equipment during long power outages.
• Monitor and log power supply status.
• Display the voltage (current draw) of the equipment.
• Restart equipment after a long power outage.
• Display the voltage currently on the line.
• Provide alarms on certain error conditions.
• Provide short-circuit protection.

Select a UPS
To determine UPS requirements for your switch, answer these questions:
• What are the amperage requirements?
• What is the longest potential time period that the UPS would be required to supply
backup power?
• Where will the UPS be installed?
• What is the maximum transition time that the installation will allow? (See Provide a
Suitable UPS Transition Time on page 54.)

Note
Use a UPS that provides online protection.

Calculate Volt-Amperage Requirements

To determine the size of UPS that you need:
1. Locate the voltage and amperage requirements for each piece of equipment.
These numbers are usually found on a sticker on the back or bottom of your
equipment.

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2. Multiply the numbers together to get Volt-Amperes (VA):

VA = Volts x Amperes
3. Add the VA from all the pieces of equipment together to find the total VA
requirement.
To determine the minimum volt-amperage requirements for your UPS, add 30% to
the total.

Provide a Suitable UPS Transition Time

UPS transition time is the time required for the UPS to change from providing AC
power derived from the utility (or mains) supply to providing AC power derived from
the battery backup. UPS transition time is sometimes called UPS transfer time.

UPS transition times vary between UPS models and implementations, but shorter
transition times are preferred. For Extreme Networks stacking products, a UPS
transition time of 20 milliseconds or less ensures optimum performance and minimizes
service interruptions.

For high-availability and fault-tolerant installations in which the switches use

redundant power supply units (PSUs), ensure that each PSU in a switch is connected
to a different UPS and that each UPS is powered by an independent AC supply. This
will prevent service interruptions when a power source is lost, or when a UPS unit
fails. (Note that a single, appropriately sized UPS can power PSUs in multiple switches.
The recommendation is simply that for any given switch, the two PSUs should be
connected to different UPS units.)

Follow Applicable Industry Standards

Always follow applicable industry standards.

For more information, see the following ANSI/TIA/EIA standards:

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A—the six subsystems of a structured cabling system
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A—design considerations
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-606—cabling system administration
• ANSI/TIA/EIA-607—commercial building grounding and bonding requirements

You can access these standards at: www.ansi.org or www.tiaonline.org.

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Safety Considerations for Installation on page 55
What You Will Need for the Installation on page 56
Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet on page 56
Install Optional Components on page 62
Install Internal Power Supplies on page 63
Turn on the Switch on page 63
Connect Network Interface Cables on page 64

Before you attempt to install or remove an Extreme Networks switch, read the
precautions in Safety Considerations for Installation on page 55.

Extreme Networks switches fit into standard 19-inch equipment racks.

A four-post rack-mounting kit is provided with the switch. A two-post kit can be
ordered separately.

The installation process includes the following tasks:

1. Prepare to install the switch. See What You Will Need for the Installation on page
56.
2. Install the switch in the rack. See Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet on page 56.
3. Install optional components: optical transceivers and cables. See the instructions in
Install Optional Components on page 62.
4. If your switch does not come with an installed internal power supply, install one or
two power supplies. See Install Internal Power Supplies on page 63.
5. Power up the switch. See Turn on the Switch on page 63 .
6. Connect network interface cables. See Connect Network Interface Cables on page
64 .
7. Perform initial network connection and configuration. See Activate and Verify the
Switch on page 65.

Safety Considerations for Installation

Read the information in this chapter thoroughly before you attempt to install or
remove an Extreme Networks switch.

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Ensure that proper ESD (electrostatic discharge) controls are in use before switch
maintenance is performed. This includes but is not limited to wrist straps that are
grounded to the switch housing and earth grounds.

Warning
Connect the chassis ground wire before you connect any DC power cables.
Disconnect the ground wire after you disconnect all DC power cables.

Take care to load the equipment rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing
equipment at the bottom of the rack and work up.

Do not cover vents that would restrict airflow.

Note
See Safety Information on page 97 for additional safety information.
See Regulatory Information on page 103 for additional information regarding
regulatory compliance certifications.

What You Will Need for the Installation

Ensure that you have followed the guidance in Site Preparation on page 40, and ensure
that you have the appropriate people and tools on hand.

Installing Extreme Networks switches is easiest when there are two people to
maneuver the switch and attach mounting hardware.

Provide enough space in front of and behind the switch so that you can service it easily.
Ensure that a minimum of 122 cm (48 in) in front of the rack and 76 cm (30 in) behind
the rack.

If your switch has internal power supplies, make sure they have the same airflow
direction as the fans in the switch.

Check the Quick Reference Guide for your switch model to see what hardware is
provided in the switch packaging. MicroVSP switches do not come with rack-mounting
brackets or screws.

You need the following additional tools and equipment. These are not provided with
your switch:
• Screwdriver for securing the rack mounting screws.
• #2 Phillips magnetic screwdriver to attach bracket screws that are provided with the
switch.
• ESD-preventive wrist strap for installing optional ports at the back of the switch.

Attach the Switch to a Rack or Cabinet

The 7520 Series switch can be attached to a standard 19-inch equipment rack, in either
of the following ways:
• Four-post rack, using the mounting kit provided.

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• Two-post rack, using mounting brackets (not provided) to attach the front or the
middle of the switch to the posts.

To attach a switch to a two-post rack, a four-post rack, or a cabinet, follow these steps.

Note
Take care to load the rack so that it is not top-heavy. Start installing equipment
at the bottom and work up.

Four-Post Rack Mount

A four-post rack-mounting kit is included in the box with your switch. The kit contains
an instruction sheet, along with the following components:
• Two mounting brackets, known as inner member in the instruction sheet. These
pieces attach directly to both sides of the switch housing.
• Two slider assemblies, one for each side of the switch. Each slider assembly consists
of an outer piece that is secured to the rack and a sliding rail to which you will attach
the corresponding mounting bracket. These pieces are known on the instruction
sheet as the outer member and intermediate member.
• Mounting ears - Black rack ears with a thumb screw in the middle (2 count)
• Black mounting ear screws (6 count)

To attach your switch to a four-post rack, follow these steps:

1. Separate the inner sliding rails from the outer rails by extending the rails and pulling
on the disconnect latch. Note which direction the sliding rails slide from the outer
rails for correct installation.

Figure 20: Separating the Inner Sliding Rails

2. Attach the outer rail (bracket) to the rack, securing it with the M5 screws.

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Figure 21: Attaching the Outer Rail

3. Attach an inner rail to the side of the device, using the M4 screws.
• If you are using the 1U long rack ears (already attached to the inner rail): Ensure
that the rack ear is flush with the either the front or the rear panel of the unit and
continue to step 4 on page 59.

Figure 22: Front Installation: Attaching the Inner Rail

• If using the 1U or 2U short rack ears, attach one to the side of the device using the
#6-32 screws, so that the rack ear is flush with either the front or the rear panel of
the device.

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Figure 23: Front Installation: Attaching a Rack Ear

Figure 24: Rear Installation: Attaching a Rack Ear

4. Repeat steps 2 on page 57 and 3 for the other side of the device.
5. Insert the device into the rail kit. To install the device in the front of the rack, slide the
device into the outer rails in the front of the rack.

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Figure 25: Front Installation: Inserting the Device

To install the device in the rear of the rack, slide the device into the outer rails in the
rear of the rack.

Figure 26: Rear Installation: Inserting the Device

Secure the device to the rack using the thumb screws on the mounting ears.

Figure 27: Secure the Device

Two-Post Rack Mount

You can attach the switch to a two-post rack in either of two configurations:
• Front mount

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• Mid-mount

The side of the switch has different sets of holes for attaching mounting brackets in
either configuration.

Brackets for a two-post mount are not included in the box with the switch. However,
they can be ordered separately using part number XN-2P-RKMT299.

To attach the switch to a two-post rack, follow these steps:

1. On one side of the switch, attach one of the short mounting brackets to the device.

a. For a front mount, position the bracket over the holes so that the flange (ear) is
even with the front of the device, as shown in the figure below:

Figure 28: Attaching a Short Mounting Bracket (Ear): Front of Switch

b. For a mid-mount, position the bracket so that the flange (ear) is positioned
slightly more than halfway between the front and back of the device, as shown in
figure below:

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Figure 29: Attaching a Short Mounting Bracket (Ear): Middle of Switch

c. Use four small mounting screws (provided) to attach the bracket to the device.
2. Attach the other short mounting bracket to the other side of the device, as you did
in step 2.
3. Secure the brackets to the rack posts using rack-mounting screws that are
appropriate for the rack (not provided).

If the switch comes with installed power supplies, skip to the topic: Turn on the Switch
on page 63.

If the switch does not have an installed power supply, install one or two power supplies
using the instructions in Install Internal Power Supplies on page 63.

Install Optional Components

After the switch is secured to the rack, install optional components.

Extreme Networks switches support the use of pluggable transceivers and cables in the
SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28 formats.

For a list of the optical components supported with Extreme Networks devices, see the
Extreme Optics website.

Pluggable Transceiver Modules

Extreme Networks offers several optical transceiver modules for transmitting and
receiving data over optical fiber rather than through electrical wires.

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Optical Cables
Direct-attach copper and fiber cables provide connections between populated SFP+,
SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28 ports.

Breakout cables
The copper breakout cables are terminated with optical connectors and are available
in 1m, 3m, 5m, or greater lengths. No additional connectors or cabling are required
when using the copper breakout. When using the fiber breakout cables, additional
10Gb optics are required.

For 7520 Series switches running Fabric Engine, interface 1/51 supports up to 4 10GbE
or up to 4 25GbE ports in breakout mode when using the appropriate optics. See the
Extreme Optics website to determine the appropriate optics.

For 7520-48Y-8C and 7520-48YE-8CE switches running Switch Engine, interfaces 0/51
and 0/53 support up to 8 10GbE, 8 25GbE, 2 40GbE, or 2 100GbE ports in breakout mode
when using the appropriate optics. For 7520-48XT-6C switches running Switch Engine,
interfaces 0/51 and 0/52 support up to 8 10GbE, 8 25GbE, 2 40GbE, or 2 100GbE ports in
breakout mode when using the appropriate optics. See the Extreme Optics website to
determine the appropriate optics.

Install Internal Power Supplies

If your device does not come with an installed internal power supply, you can install
one or two power supplies. All installed power supplies must have the same airflow
direction (front-to-back or back-to-front) and must also match the airflow direction of
the fan modules.

This switch supports 800 W AC or DC power supply units.

• If the power supply module has a red tab, the airflow is front-to-back.
• If the power supply module has a blue tab, the airflow is back-to-front.

The following internal power supplies (PSUs) are available for the switch:
800 W AC or DC PSU

Part numbers XN-ACPWR-800W-F and XN-DCPWR-550W-FB provide front-to-back

airflow for cooling, and AC and DC power, respectively.

Part numbers XN-DCPWR-800W-F and XN-DCPWR-800W-R provide back-to-front

airflow for cooling, and AC and DC power, respectively.

For installation instructions, see Replace Internal Power Supplies on page 70.

Turn on the Switch

An AC power cord is not included with the AC power supply. You can purchase AC
power cords for use in the US and Canada from Extreme Networks or from your local

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supplier. The cord must meet the requirements listed in Power Cord Requirements for
AC-Powered Switches and AC Power Supplies on page 94.

For devices that are connected to AC power, connect the power cord to the AC power
input socket on the device (or power supply) and to an AC power outlet.

If the PSU LEDs do not turn green, refer to the 800 W AC Power Supply LEDs on page
84 topic for your device for troubleshooting information.

Connect Network Interface Cables

Use the appropriate type of cable to connect the ports of your switch to another switch
or router.

Cable Type Maximum Distance

CAT5E 55 meters
CAT6 55 meters
CAT6A 100 meters

Working carefully, one port at a time, do the following:

1. Verify that you have identified the correct cable for the port.
2. Use an alcohol wipe or other appropriate cleaning agent to clean the cable
connectors; make sure they are free of dust, oil, and other contaminants.
3. If you are using optical fiber cable, align the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) connectors
with the correct corresponding connectors on the switch or the I/O module.
4. Press the cable connectors into their mating connectors on the switch or I/O module
until the cable connector is firmly seated.
5. Repeat the preceding steps for the remaining cables on this or other switches or I/O
modules.
6. Dress and secure the cable bundle to provide appropriate strain relief and protection
against bends and kinks.

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Connect to a Management Console on page 65
Log in for the First Time on Switch Engine on page 65
Configure the Switch's IP Address for the Management VLAN on page 67
Change the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu on page 67
Change the Switch OS via the Startup Menu on page 68
Log In for the First Time on Fabric Engine on page 68

After you have installed the switch and connected network cables, complete these
tasks to configure the software on the switch and prepare it for use.

Connect to a Management Console

Connect each switch's serial console interface (an RJ45 jack) to a PC or terminal. The
PC or terminal serves as the management console, used to monitor and configure the
switch.

The default communication protocol settings for the serial console interface are:
• Baud rate: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Stop bit: 1
• Parity: None

Log in for the First Time on Switch Engine

Onboard your switch with ExtremeCloud™. Log in or create your XIQ administrator
account in order to select your switch operating system with XIQ at https://
extremecloudiq.com

Switch Engine is the default operating system for the 7520 Series switch. If you want to
run Fabric Engine, see Change the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu on page 67 or
Change the Switch OS via the Startup Menu on page 68.

Before logging in, verify that the switch LEDs are on (solid green or blinking green)
and that it is connected to a management console as described in Connect to a
Management Console on page 65.

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To perform the initial login and complete initial configuration tasks, follow these steps.

1. Use a terminal emulator such as PuTTY or TeraTerm to connect to the switch

through the serial port connection.

You can also connect to the switch via telnet or SSH. Be sure that your serial
connection is set properly:
• Baud rate: Baud rate: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Stop bit: 1
2. At the management console, press [Enter] one or more times until you see the login
prompt.
3. At the login prompt, log in using the default user name admin.

For example:
login: admin

Note
For the initial password, simply press [Enter].

When you have successfully logged on to the system, the command line prompt
displays the system name (for example, 7520-48Y-SwitchEngine#) in its prompt.
You are logged in with administrator privileges, which gives you access to all switch
functions.
4. Respond to the screen prompts to configure the level of security you need.

Note
For more information about logging in to the switch and configuring switch
management access, see the Switch Engine 32.6.1 User Guide.
5. Enter show version.

The switch serial number is displayed, as highlighted in the following example. Make
a note of this number for future reference.
7520-48Y-SwitchEngine.1 # show ver
Switch : 801131-00-01 AR032207Q-40019 Rev 01 BootROM: N/A IMG: 32.1.0.359

Note
Software upgrade is required.

Configure the switch's IP address for the management virtual LAN (VLAN) by following
the steps in Configure the Switch's IP Address for the Management VLAN on page 67.

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Activate and Verify the Switch VLAN

Configure the Switch's IP Address for the Management VLAN

You can configure the switch's IP address for the management virtual LAN (VLAN).

Note
The management port is part of the mgmt VLAN. This VLAN membership
cannot be changed.

Log in to the management console, connect to the switch, and follow these steps.

1. Assign a name, IP address, and default subnetwork mask for the VLAN as shown
in the following example. configure vlan vlan_name ipaddress nn.nn.nn.nn
255.255.255.0

Your changes take effect immediately.

2. Enter save to save your configuration changes so that they will be in effect after the
next system reboot.

Note
For more information about saving configuration changes, see the
Switch Engine 32.6.1 User Guide.

The configuration is saved to the configuration database of the switch.

Change the Switch OS via the Bootloader Menu

Onboard your switch with ExtremeCloud™. Log in or create your XIQ administrator
account in order to select your switch operating system with XIQ at https://
extremecloudiq.com.

Switch Engine is the default operating system for the Universal Hardware switch. You
can change the switch OS from the Bootloader menu on initial activation only by
completing the following steps:

1. Using a terminal emulator such as PuTTY or TeraTerm, connect to the switch using
the serial port connection.
Be sure that your serial connection is set properly:
• Baud rate: Baud rate: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Stop bit: 1
2. Once the switch is powered on, after seeing the "Boot Menu" screen, press the
[spacebar] key within 30 seconds.
3. Use the down-arrow key to select Change the switch OS to Fabric Engine, then
select Enter.

The switch installs Fabric Engine, then resets. Once the NOS is selected, the "Boot
Menu" will only wait for 3 seconds before continuing.
To change the switch OS if you take no action during the initial boot, see Change the
Switch OS via the Startup Menu on page 68.

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Change the Switch OS via the Startup Menu

Onboard your switch with Switch Engine™. Log in or create your XIQ administrator
account in order to select your switch operating system with XIQ at https://
extremecloudiq.com.

Switch Engine is the default operating system for the Universal Hardware switch. If
you take no action during the initial bootup, you can change the switch OS from the
Startup menu on initial activation only by completing the following steps:
1. Connect to the switch via telnet, SSH, or console with a baud rate of 115200.
2. At the login prompt, log in using the default user name admin.
For example:
login: admin

Note
For the initial password, simply press [Enter].

3. The switch prompts you to choose which switch personality you want to use:
This switch can alternatively run the Fabric Engine Network Operating System.
If you answer yes, all data including configurations, logs and debugs will be
cleared, except for the license activation status,
Fabric Engine will be installed, and Switch Engine will be removed.
Would you like to change the switch OS to Fabric Engine? [y/N/q]:

The switch installs Fabric Engine, then resets.

After resetting, your switch will boot with Fabric Engine. See #unique_88 for more
information.

Log In for the First Time on Fabric Engine

Onboard your switch with ExtremeCloud™. Log in or create your XIQ administrator
account in order to select your switch operating system with XIQ at https://
extremecloudiq.com.

To perform the initial login and complete initial configuration tasks, follow these steps.
1. Use a terminal emulator such as PuTTY or TeraTerm to connect to the switch
through the serial port connection.

You can also connect to the switch via telnet or SSH. Be sure that your serial
connection is set properly:
• Baud rate: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Stop bit: 1
2. Press [Enter] one or more times until you see the login prompt.
3. At the login prompt, log in using the default user name rwa.

For example:
login: rwa

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When prompted for the password, enter rwa.

When you are logged in with the role-based authentical level of rwa, you can configure
the login and password values for the other role-based authentication levels.

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Remove and Replace Components
Replace Internal Power Supplies on page 70
Replace Fan Modules on page 76
Remove the Device from the Rack on page 77

You can replace internal power supplies and fan modules, as needed, while the device
is operating ("hot swapping").

For each device, ensure that all installed power supplies and fan modules have the
same the airflow direction: either front-to-back or back-to-front.

Follow the procedures in this section to remove and replace power supplies and fan
modules, and to remove a device from a rack.

Replace Internal Power Supplies

You can replace internal power supplies as needed while the switch is operating ("hot
swapping").

All installed power supplies must have the same airflow direction (front-to-back or
back-to-front) and must also match the airflow direction of the fan modules.
• If the power supply module has a red tab, the airflow is front-to-back.
• If the power supply module has a blue tab, the airflow is back-to-front.

To replace one or both AC internal power supplies in the switch, follow the steps in
Replace an 800 W Internal AC Power Supply on page 70.

To replace one or both DC internal power supplies in the switch, follow the steps in
Replace an 800 W Internal DC Power Supply on page 73.

Replace an 800 W Internal AC Power Supply

The switches have two bays for hot-swappable power supplies. In a switch with a
redundant power configuration, you can replace one power supply without powering

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down the switch. All installed power supplies must blow air in the same direction and
must match the airflow direction of the installed fan modules.

Warning
Be sure to disconnect all power cables before you disconnect the chassis
ground wire.

Warning
Make sure that the AC power supply circuit is not overloaded. Use proper
over-current protection, such as a circuit-breaker, to prevent over-current
conditions.

Replace an 800 W AC Power Supply

1. Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet and from the power supply.
2. If necessary, remove a blank panel from the back of the switch.
3. Note the orientation of the installed power supply, and the location of the latching
tab at the right of the unit.
4. Verify that the new power supply's airflow direction (front-to-back or back-to-front) is
compatible with the other installed power supply (if any) and with the installed fan
modules.
5. Push the latching tab toward the power supply handle and pull outward on the
handle to disengage the power supply internal connectors. See Figure 30.

Figure 30: Removing a 800 W AC Power Supply

6. Carefully slide the power supply all the way into the power supply bay (see Figure 31).

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Figure 31: Installing an 800 W AC Power Supply

7. Push the power supply in until the latch snaps into place.

Do not slam the power supply into the switch.

Note
If power supplies are not installed in both power supply bays, be sure to
install a cover over the unoccupied bay. Unoccupied bays must always be
covered to maintain proper system ventilation and EMI levels.

8. Connect the power cord to the power supply and to a grounded AC power outlet.

Warning
Always make sure that the source outlet is properly grounded before
plugging the AC power cord into the AC power supply.

9. If the power supply is equipped with a power cord retainer, use the retainer to
secure the power cord to the power supply.

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Replace an 800 W Internal DC Power Supply

The switches have two bays for hot-swappable power supplies. In a switch with a
redundant power configuration, you can replace one power supply without powering
down the switch.

Note
All installed power supplies must blow air in the same direction and must
match the airflow direction of the installed fan modules.

Caution
Make sure that the DC power supply circuit is not overloaded. Use proper
overcurrent protection, such as a circuit breaker, to prevent overcurrent
conditions. You can use up to a 30-Amp breaker.

Replace an 800 W DC Power Supply

Warning
Be sure to disconnect all power cables before you disconnect the chassis
ground wire.

To replace an 800 W DC power supply, follow these steps:

1. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your bare wrist and connect the metal end
to an appropriate ground point on the rack.
2. Note the orientation of the installed power supply, and the location of the latching
tab at the right of the unit.
3. Push the latching tab toward the power supply handle and pull outward on the
handle to disengage the power supply internal connectors, as shown in Figure 32.

Figure 32: Remove an 800 W DC Power Supply

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4. Carefully slide the power supply the rest of the way out of the switch, as shown in
Figure 32.

Caution
Power supplies can become very hot during operation. Wear thermal
protective gloves when you remove a power supply from an operating
switch.

Note
If you are not installing a replacement power supply, install a cover over the
unoccupied power supply bay. Unoccupied bays must always be covered to
maintain proper system ventilation and EMI levels.
5. Verify that the replacement power supply is oriented the same way as the unit you
removed, and has the same airflow direction.
6. Carefully slide the power supply all the way into the power supply bay until the latch
snaps into place, as shown in Figure 33.

Caution
Do not slam the power supply into the switch.

Figure 33: Replace an 800 W DC Power Supply

7. To install a second power supply, repeat the procedure.

When you are finished, use the provided 2 meter DC power input cable for the DC
power supply to ground the power supply and connect the power supply to the power
source.

Warning
Connect the chassis ground wire before you connect any power cables.

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Connect a DC Power Supply to the Source Voltage

The DC power connection at your facility must be made by a qualified electrician,
following these instructions.

Warning
Always make sure that the DC circuit is de-energized before connecting or
disconnecting the DC power cables on the DC power supply.

1. Verify that the DC circuit is de-energized.

2. Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap to your bare wrist and connect the metal end
to an appropriate ground point on the rack.
3. Position the DC power cable connector so that the wide, flat side is closest to the fan,
as shown in Figure 34. The DC power cable connector can only connect to the power
supply one way.

Figure 34: Connecting the DC Power Cord

4. The installation electrician connects the other end of the power cord to the building
power system.

Warning
Before installing, be sure to connect the chassis ground wire before you
connect any power cables.

a. Connect the ring terminal of the yellow and green ground wire to a known
reliable earth ground point at your site.

Figure 35: DC Power Cable

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Use the following for the building wire harness:

Cable Connector Wire Color Ring Terminal

Pin 1 Black -48V Pin 3
Pin 2 Red RTN Pin 2
Pin 3 Yellow/Green GRD Pin 1
b. Connect the ring terminal of the red RTN power cable to the positive terminal
of the DC power source, and connect the ring terminal of the black -48V power
cable to the negative terminal of the DC power source.
5. Repeat these steps for each power supply.

Leave the ESD strap permanently connected to the rack, so that the strap is always
available when you need to handle ESD-sensitive components.

Replace Fan Modules

You can replace fan modules as needed while the switch is operating ("hot swapping").

All installed fan modules must blow air in the same direction and must match the
airflow direction of the installed power supplies.
• If the fan module has a red tab, the airflow is front-to-back. Use a fan module labeled
Air Out.
• If the fan module has a blue tab, the airflow is back-to-front. Use a fan module
labeled Air In.

Note
The operating-system software cannot display the airflow direction.

Before you begin, have the replacement fan module on hand so that you can complete
the replacement promptly. The switch can overheat if left without adequate cooling for
an extended time.

To replace the fan module in a switch, do the following.

1. Gently pull the tab (labeled Air Out or Air In) on the end of the fan module.

The fan module is held in place by spring clips. As you pull, the clips will disengage
and the fan will stop.
2. Slide the fan module out of the switch and set it aside.
3. Verify that the airflow direction on the replacement fan module matches that of the
installed fan modules.

Fans with front-to-back airflow have red tabs and are labeled Air Out.

Fans with back-to-front airflow have blue tabs and are labeled Air In.
4. Carefully slide the replacement fan module into the switch.

Push until the fan module snaps into place. The fan will automatically start to
operate.

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Remove the Device from the Rack

These procedures assume that you have attached the device to the rack as described in
one of the following topics:
• Remove the Switch from a Four-Post Rack
• Remove the Switch from a Two-Post Rack on page 78

Remove the Switch from a Four-Post Rack

To remove or reposition a device after you have mounted it in a rack, follow these steps.

1. Disconnect the device from its power source or sources.

2. Remove all cables and transceivers.
3. To remove a device from a four-post rack, do the following:
a. Push the disconnect latch to release the device after it is fully extended.

Figure 36: Disconnect latch for removal

b. Disengage the retainers that are connecting the mounting brackets with the
sliding rails on both sides.
c. Carefully slide the device out of the slider assembly and place it on a flat surface.

You can leave the slider assemblies in place. If you want to remove them,
continue with the next step.
d. On one of the slider assemblies, push the rear clamp until it separates from the
rear rack post.

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Figure 37: Removing the Slider Assembly: Rear Rack Post

e. Release the tab that holds the front of the slider assembly to the front rack post,
and pull the pegs out.

Figure 38: Removing the Slider Assembly: Front Rack Post

f. Repeat step 3.d and step 3.e to remove the second slider assembly.

Remove the Switch from a Two-Post Rack

To remove a device from a two-post rack, do the following:
1. Unscrew the mounting brackets from the rack while carefully supporting the weight
of the device.
2. Tilt the device so that the brackets are clear of the rack posts, and carefully lift it out
of the rack.

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If the device cannot be tilted (because other equipment is mounted directly above
and below), remove one or two mounting brackets from the device and then slide
the device out.

If you plan to use the device again later, store it with the mounting brackets attached.

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Monitor the Switch
System Status LEDs on page 80
RJ-45 Management Port LEDs on page 81
SFP+/SFP28 Port LEDs for 7520-48Y-8C and 7520-48YE-8CE on page 82
1G/10G RJ45 Port LEDs for the 7520-48XT-6C on page 83
QSFP28 Port LEDs on page 83
800 W AC Power Supply LEDs on page 84
800 W DC Power Supply LEDs on page 84

The following topics help you monitor the status of the switch as it is running.

System Status LEDs

System status LEDs are located on the front of the switch. The following table describes
the colors and the states for the LEDs.

Table 13: System Status LEDs

LED Color/State Description
Power Off No power; some power rails are
dropping below specification
Green Valid power. All monitored voltages
are nominal.
System Off Boot failed.
Green Operational.
Blinking amber Booting.
Amber Fault.
Fan Status Off No power.
Green Fan is operational.
Amber Fan failure.

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Table 13: System Status LEDs (continued)

LED Color/State Description
PSU Status Off No power.
Green Power on. Main and Standby output
enabled with no PSU warning or fault
detected.
Blinking amber Warning. Power supply warning
detected.
Amber Fault. Power supply fault.
Secure Off CeC1712 is booting up or fault. CeC1712
is performing the initial load (decrypt,
validate, load) of its own code, prior to
authenticating images. Or the CeC1712
was unable to decrypt, validate and
load its own image.
Blinking blue slowly (1 CeC1712 is authenticating or
Hz) updating images. CeC1712 is currently
authenticating or copying golden
image to primary.
Blinking blue fast (4 Hz) CeC1712 authentication failed.
Neither primary nor golden image
successfully validated.
Blinking blue very Bypass authentication. Bypassing
slowly (0.25 Hz) authentication for test or
development only.
Blue CeC1712 authentication complete.
CeC1712 successfully authenticated
the BIOS Flash-0 and BMC Flash-0
images.

RJ-45 Management Port LEDs

The 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 Management port includes two LEDs that are both amber
and green. The LEDs are located on each side of the RJ-45 port. The LED on the right
side is labeled Speed and the LED on the left side is labeled Link/Activity. The following
table describes the meaning of the colors and states for the LEDs.

Table 14: 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 Management Port LEDs

LED Color/State Description
Speed Off The port is operating at 10
Mbps.
Green The port is operating at 1
Gbps.
Amber The port is operating at 100
Mbps.

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7520-48YE-8CE Monitor the Switch

Table 14: 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 Management Port LEDs (continued)

LED Color/State Description
Link/Activity Green The port has link
established. There is no
data activity.
Blinking green The port has link
established and there is
data activity.
Blinking slowly green The port is disabled by the
admin.
Amber Fault.

SFP+/SFP28 Port LEDs for 7520-48Y-8C and 7520-48YE-8CE

Each port has one LED to indicate link or activity. The following table describes the
states for the LED.

Table 15: SFP+/SFP28 Port LEDs for 7520-48Y-8C and 7520-48YE-8CE

LED State Description
Link/Activity Green The port has link
established. There is no
data activity.
Blinking green The port has link
established and there is
data activity.
Blinking slowly green The port is disabled by the
admin.
Off No link or fault.

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1G/10G RJ45 Port LEDs for the 7520-48XT-6C

Each port has one LED to indicate link or activity. The following table describes the
states for the LED.

Table 16: 1G/10G RJ45 Port LEDs for the 7520-48XT-6C

LED State Description
Link/Activity Green The port has link
established. There is no
data activity.
Blinking green The port has link
established and there is
data activity.
Blinking slowly green The port is disabled by the
admin.
Off No link or fault.

QSFP28 Port LEDs

Each QSFP28 port has four green LEDs. The following table describes the states for the
LEDs.

Table 17:
Port Configuration LEDs State Description
100 Gb or 40 Gb 1st LED Off No link.
On Link is active, but
there is no activity.
Blinking Link is active and
there is activity.
All LEDs blinking Switch is beaconing.
(on 1 second, off 1
second)
50 Gb 1st and 3rd LEDs Off No link.
On Link is active, but
there is no activity.
Blinking Link is active and
there is activity.
All LEDs blinking Switch is beaconing.
(on 1 second, off 1
second)

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Table 17: (continued)

Port Configuration LEDs State Description
25 Gb or 10 Gb All LEDs Off No link.
On Link is active, but
there is no activity.
Blinking Link is active and
there is activity.
All LEDs blinking Switch is beaconing.
(on 1 second, off 1
second)

800 W AC Power Supply LEDs

The following table describes the meanings of the LEDs on the 800 W AC power
supplies (part number XN-ACPWR-800W-F or XN-ACPWR-800W-R).

The LEDs are located on the end of the power supply unit, arranged vertically to the left
of the power cord receptacle.

Table 18: 800 W AC Power Supply LED Status Indications

Label and Description State Meaning
Color
! Fault On PSU fault
Amber Indicator (Solid)
Off No PSU fault
AC AC input On AC input OK
(Green) Good
Off AC input fail

800 W DC Power Supply LEDs

The following table describes the meanings of the LEDs on the 800 W DC power
supplies (part number XN-DCPWR-800W-F or XN-DCPWR-800W-R).

The LEDs are located on the end of the power supply unit, arranged vertically to the left
of the power cord receptacle.

Table 19: 800 W DC Power Supply LED Status Indications

Label and Color Description State Meaning
! Fault Indicator On (Solid) PSU fault
Amber
Off No PSU fault
OUT OK DC output Good On (solid) DC output OK
(Green)
Off or Blinking DC output fail

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Table 19: 800 W DC Power Supply LED Status Indications (continued)

Label and Color Description State Meaning
IN OK DC input Good "IN On DC input OK
(Green) OK"
Off DC input fail

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7520 Series Technical Specifications on page 87
Acoustic Noise and Fan Speed on page 89
CPU, Memory Specifications on page 90
Mean Time Between Failures on page 90
Power Specifications on page 91
Environmental on page 91
Standards on page 92
EMI/EMC Standards on page 93
Power Cord Requirements for AC-Powered Switches and AC Power
Supplies on page 94
Console Connector Pinouts on page 94

This section lists technical specifications for the hardware products described in this
document.

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7520 Series Technical Specifications

External Interfaces

Model 7520-48Y-8C 7520-48XT-6C

7520-48YE-8CE
Ports • 48 x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 ports • 48 x 1/10GbE 10GBaseT ports
(48Y/8C) • 6 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 ports
• 48 x 10/25GbE SFP28 ports • 1 x Serial console port RJ-45
(48YE-8CE) • 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-
• 8 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 ports band management port
• 1 x Serial console port RJ-45 • USB Type A storage port
• 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-
band management port
• USB Type A storage port

Power Supplies • Modular 800W AC power • Modular 800W AC power

supply (up to two PSUs) supply (up to two PSUs)
• Modular 800W DC power • Modular 800W DC power
supply (up to two PSUs) supply (up to two PSUs)
• Front to Back and Back to • Front to Back and Back to
Front airflow option Front airflow options

Fan Modules • 6 fan modules • 6 fan modules

• Front-Back and Back-Front • Front-Back and Back-Front
airflow options airflow options

Dimensions • 17.3in W/21.24in D/1.7in • 17.3in W/20.9in D/1.7in H

H (44.0cm/53.95cm/4.3cm) (44.0cm/53.2cm/4.3cm)
(48Y-8C)
• 17.31in W/21.69in D/1.71in
H (44.0cm/53.95cm/4.3cm)
(48YE-8CE)

Weight • 16.71 lb (7.58 kg) empty chassis • 16.34 lb (7.41 kg) no PSU
(48Y-8C) • 20.88 lb (9.47 kg) with two AC
• 22.29 lb (10.11 kg) with two PSUs (-F and -R models)
AC PSUs (-F and -R models)
(48Y-8C)
• 20.35 lb (9.23 kg) empty chassis
(48YE-8CE)
• 26.23 lb (11.90 kg) with two
AC PSUs (-F and -R models)
(48YE-8CE)

Performance • Line rate 4 Tbps Switching • Line rate 2.16 Tbps Switching
Capacity (2 Tbps ingress, 2 Capacity (1.08 Tbps ingress,
Tbps egress) 1.08 Tbps egress)
• Typical Latency: 800 ns • Typical Latency: 2,400 ns
• Forwarding rate: 1000 Mpps • Forwarding rate: 1000 Mpps

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Model 7520-48Y-8C 7520-48XT-6C

7520-48YE-8CE
CPU/Memory • 8-core Processor • 8-core Processor
• 16GB DDR4 ECC memory • 16GB DDR4 ECC memory
• 128GB SSD memory • 128GB SSD memory

Packet Buffers 32MB 32MB

Environmental AC/DC, one fan failed, front-to- AC/DC, one fan failed, front-to-
Operating back: back:
Conditions • 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F) at sea • 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F) at sea
level; level;
• 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to • 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to
3000 m (10,000 ft) 3000 m (10,000 ft)
AC/DC, one fan failed, back-to- AC/DC, one fan failed, back-to-
front: front:
• 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F) at sea • 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F) at sea
level; level;
• 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to • 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) up to
3000 m (10,000 ft) 3000 m (10,000 ft)

Weights and Dimensions of Accessories

Model Weight Physical Dimensions

XN-FAN-001-F: Fan unit, front-to- 0.14 kg (0.31 lb) Height: 4.0 cm (1.57 in)
back or XN-FAN-001-R: Fan Unit Width: 4.0 cm (1.57 in)
back-to-front Length: 13.4 cm (5.28 in)
XN-4P-RKMT298 - Four-post 2.63 kg (5.8 lb) Height: 2.1 cm (0.83 in)
rack mount kit (included with Width: 4.4 cm (1.73 in)
7520-48Y-8C and 7520-48XT-6C Length: 63.0 cm - 90.0
switches) cm (24.80 in - 35.43 in)
XN-4P-RKMT302 - Four-post 2.84 kg (6.26 lb) Height: 5.0 cm (1.97 in)
rack mount kit (included with Width: 7.0 cm (2.76 in)
7520-48YE-8CE switch) Length: 72.0 cm (28.4
in)
XN-2P-RKMT299 - Two-post rack 2.8 kg (6.17 lb) Height: 4.44 cm (1.75 in)
mount kit (separately orderable) Width: 2.0 cm (0.79 in)
Length: 67.93 cm -
93.24 cm (26.76 in -
36.73 in)

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Acoustic Noise and Fan Speed

Acoustic Noise
The following table includes acoustic specifications of the Extreme 7520 switches under
maximum operating conditions.

Switch Model Bystander Sound Pressure (at Declared Sound Power (at
25°C) 25°C)
7520-48Y-8C (Front-to- 52.2 dB(A) 6.8 bels
Back Airflow)
7520-48Y-8C (Back-to- 50.5 dB(A) 6.7 bels
Front Airflow)
7520-48YE-8CE (Front-to- 60.2 dB(A) 7.3 bels
Back Airflow)
7520-48YE-8CE (Back-to- 59.6 dB(A) 7.2 bels
Front Airflow)
7520-48XT-6C (Front-to- 36.4 dB(A) 5.5 bels
Back Airflow)
7520-48XT-6C (Back-to- 45.0 dB(A) 6.3 bels
Front Airflow)

Fan Speed
Fan speeds are adjusted based on calculations of the temperatures on all sensors. Due
to one fan being located behind the other, air pushed from one fan can cause the other
fan in the module to run at a higher speed. One fan can run at medium speed while
the other can spin at high speed if one is close to the temperature boundary.

Table 20: Fan Tray and Speed Variation

Description Operation Status Operation Speed Airflow Direction
Tray 1 Fan 1 up high speed Unknown*
Tray 1 Fan 2 up medium speed Unknown*
Tray 2 Fan 1 up high speed Unknown*
Tray 2 Fan 2 up medium speed Unknown*
Tray 3 Fan 1 up high speed Unknown*
Tray 3 Fan 2 up medium speed Unknown*
Tray 4 Fan 1 up high speed Unknown*
Tray 4 Fan 2 up medium speed Unknown*
Tray 5 Fan 1 up high speed Unknown*
Tray 5 Fan 2 up medium speed Unknown*

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Table 20: Fan Tray and Speed Variation (continued)

Description Operation Status Operation Speed Airflow Direction
Tray 6 Fan 1 up high speed Unknown*
Tray 6 Fan 2 up medium speed Unknown*

* - The color of the tab on the fan tray indicates the airflow direction:
• Red = Front-to-Back
• Blue = Back-to-Front

CPU, Memory Specifications

The following table includes CPU and memory specifications for the Extreme 7520
switches.

Specifications
2.2 GHz 8-core CPU
16 Gb DDR4 ECC memory
128 Gb SSD memory
32 MB buffer

Mean Time Between Failures

The following table includes mean time between failures (MTBF) information for the
Extreme 7520 switches.

Switch Model Mean Time Between Failures

7520-48Y-8C-AC-F 471,550 hrs @ 25°C
7520-48Y-8C-DC-F 178,775 hrs @ 50°C
7520-48Y-8C-AC-R 520,479 hrs @ 25°C
7520-48Y-8C-DC-R 255,358 hrs @ 45°C
7520-48YE-8CE-AC-F 348,187 hrs @ 25°C
7520-48YE-8CE-DC-F 116,838 hrs @ 50°C
7520-48YE-8CE-AC-R 335,332 hrs @ 25°C
7520-48YE-8CE-DC-R 141,298 hrs @ 45°C
7520-48XT-6C-AC-F 439,148 hrs @ 25°C
7520-48XT-6C-DC-F 187,306 hrs @ 50°C
7520-48XT-6C-AC-R 421,453 hrs @ 25°C
7520-48XT-6C-DC-R 176,924 hrs @ 45°C

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Power Specifications

Power Supply Specifications

800W AC PSU 800WDC PSU

XN-ACPWR-800W-F/R XN-DCPWR-800W-F/R
Dimensions 3.15 in W x 1.57 in H x 8.11 in D 3.15 in W x 1.57 in H x 8.11 in D
(8.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 20.6 cm) (8.0 cm x 4.0 cm x 20.6 cm)
Weight 1.79 lb (0.81kg) 1.85 lb (0.85kg)
Voltage Input 100VAC-140 VAC/200VAC-240 -48VDC to -60VDC
Range VAC
Line Frequency 50Hz– 60Hz N/A
Range
PSU Input Socket IEC320 C14 Terminal Block
PSU Output Cord IEC320 C13 N/A
Operating 0°C–55°C operation 0°C–55°C operation
Conditions

Power Consumption and Heat Dissipation

The following table includes power and heat dissipation information for the Extreme
7520 switches.

Switch Model Minimum Minimum Power Maximum Heat Maximum Power

Heat Consumption Dissipation Consumption (W)
Dissipation (W) (Idle, no (BTU/hr) (Fans (Fans high, all
(BTU/hr) ports linked) high, ports 100% traffic)
(Idle, no ports all ports 100%
linked) traffic)
7520-48XT-6C 407.48 119.42 1359.06 398.30
7520-48Y-8C 326.71 95.75 1307.36 383.15
7520-48YE-8CE 596.58 174.84 1638.51 480.20

Environmental

Environmental Specifications
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-1 v2.1.2 - Class 1.2 Storage
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-2 v2.1.2 - Class 2.3 Transportation
EN/ETSI 300 019-2-3 v2.1.2 - Class 3.1e Operational
EN/ETSI 300 753 (1997-10) - Acoustic Noise
ASTM D3580 Random Vibration Unpackaged 1.5 G

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Environmental Compliance
EU RoHS - 2011/65/EU
EU WEEE - 2012/19/EU
EU REACH – Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Reporting
China RoHS - SJ/T 11363-2006
Taiwan RoHS - CNS 15663(2013.7)

Environmental Operating Conditions

Temp: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity: 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Altitude: 0 to 3,000 meters (9,850 feet)
Shock (half sine) 98m/s2 (10G), 11ms, 18 shocks
Random vibration: 3Hz to 500Hz at 1.5 G rms

Packaging and Storage Specifications

Temp: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Humidity: 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Packaged Shock (half sine): 180 m/s2 (18 G), 6 ms, 600 shocks
Packaged Vibration: 5Hz to 62Hz at velocity 5 mm/s, 62Hz to 500Hz at 0.2 G
Packaged Random Vibration: 5Hz to 20Hz at 1.0 ASD w/–3 dB/oct. from 20Hz to
200Hz
Packaged Drop Height: 14 drops minimum on sides and corners at 42 inches (<15 kg
box)

Standards

North American ITE

UL 62368-1
UL/CuL62368-1 Listed
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 60950-1-07 Incl. AM1 (2011) and AM2 (2014)
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1:19
Complies with FCC 21CFR 1040.10 (U.S. Laser Safety)
CDRH Letter of Approval (US FDA Approval)

European ITE
EN 60950-1 2nd Edition
EN62368-1
EN 60825-1 Class 1 (Lasers Safety)
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

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International ITE
CB Report & Certificate per IEC 60950-1
CB Report & Certificate IEC 62368-1
AS/NZS 62368.1:2022 (Australia/New Zealand)

EMI/EMC Standards

North American EMC for ITE

FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class A (USA)
ICES-003 Class A (Canada)

European EMC Standards

EN 55032 Class A
EN 55035
EN 55011
EN 61000-3-2,2014 (Harmonics)
EN 61000-3-3 2013 (Flicker)
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61000-6-4
EN 300 386 (EMC Telecommunications) 2014/30/EU EMC Directive

International EMC Certifications

CISPR 32, Class A (International Emissions) AS/NZSCISPR32
CISPR24 Class A (International Immunity)
IEC 61000-4-2/EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge, 8 kV Contact, 15 kV Air, Criteria
B
IEC 61000-4-3/EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity 10V/m, Criteria A
IEC 61000-4-4/EN 61000-4-4 Transient Burst, 2 kV, Criteria B
IEC 61000-4-5/EN 61000-4-5 Surge, 2 kV L-L, 2 kV L-G, Level 3, Criteria B
IEC61000-4-6 Conducted Immunity, 0.15-80MHz, 10V/rms, 80%AM (1kHz), Criteria A
IEC/EN61000-4-11 Power Dips & Interruptions, >30%, 25 periods, Criteria C

Country Specific
VCCI Class A (Japan Emissions)
ACMA RCM (Australia Emissions)
CQC Mark (China)
KCC Mark, EMC Approval (Korea)
BSMI (Taiwan)
Anatel (Brazil)
NoM (Mexico)

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IEEE 802.3 Media Access Standards Technical Specifications

EAC (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan)

NRCS (South Africa)
TEC (India)

IEEE 802.3 Media Access Standards

IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-X
IEEE 802.3 10GBASE-T (up to 100m using Cat6a cabling or better)
IEE 802.3by-2016 25Gb/s Operation
IEEE 802.3ba/802.3bm 40 GBASE-X and 100 GBASE-X

Power Cord Requirements for AC-Powered Switches and AC Power

Supplies
An AC power cord is not included with the AC power supply.

Power cords used with AC-powered switches or AC power supplies must meet the
following requirements:
• The power cord must be agency-certified for the country of use.
• The power cord must have an IEC320-C13 connector for connection to the switch or
power supply.
• The power cord must have an appropriately rated and approved wall plug applicable
to the country of installation.
• For cords up to 6 feet (2 m) long, the wire size must be 18 AWG (.75 mm2) minimum;
over 6 feet, the minimum wire size is 16 AWG (1.0 mm2).

Console Connector Pinouts

Table 21 describes the pinouts for a DB-9 console plug connector.

Table 21: Pinouts for the DB-9 Console Connector

Function Pin Number Direction
DCD (data carrier detect) 1 In
RXD (receive data) 2 In
TXD (transmit data) 3 Out
DTR (data terminal ready) 4 Out
GND (ground) 5 -
DSR (data set ready) 6 In
RTS (request to send) 7 Out
CTS (clear to send) 8 In

Figure 39 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 25-pin (RS-232) null-modem cable.

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Figure 39: Null-Modem Cable Pinouts

Figure 40 shows the pinouts for a 9-pin to 9-pin (PC-AT) null-modem serial cable.

Figure 40: PC-AT Serial Null-modem Cable Pinouts

Table 22 shows the pinouts for the RJ45 console port on the Extreme Networks
switches.

Table 22: RJ45 Console Port on Switch

Function Pin Number Direction
RTS (request to send) 1 Out
DTR (data carrier detect) 2 Out
TXD (transmit data) 3 Out
GND (ground) 4 —

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Table 22: RJ45 Console Port on Switch (continued)

Function Pin Number Direction
GND (ground) 5 —
RXD (receive data) 6 In
DSR (data set ready) 7 In
CTS (clear to send) 8 In

Table 23 shows the pinouts for an RJ45-to-DB-9 adapter.

Table 23: Pinouts for an RJ45 to DB-9 Adapter

Signal RJ45 Pin DB-9 Pin
CTS (clear to send) 1 8
DTR (data carrier detect) 2 6
TXD (transmit data) 3 2
GND (ground) 4 5
GND (ground) 5 5
RXD (receive data) 6 3
DSR (data set ready) 7 4
RTS (request to send) 8 7

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Safety Information
Considerations Before Installing on page 97
General Safety Precautions on page 98
Maintenance Safety on page 99
Fiber Optic Ports and Optical Safety on page 99
Cable Routing for LAN Systems on page 100
Install Power Supply Units and Connect Power on page 100
Select Power Supply Cords on page 101
Battery Notice on page 102
Battery Warning - Taiwan on page 102

Warning
Read the following safety information thoroughly before installing Extreme
Networks products. Failure to follow this safety information can lead to
personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Only trained and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950-1 and AS/NZS
3260) should install, replace, or perform service to Extreme Networks switches and their
components. Qualified personnel have read all related installation manuals, have the
technical training and experience necessary to be aware of the hazards to which they
are exposed in performing a task, and are aware of measures to minimize the danger to
themselves or other persons.

If you are located in the United States, install the system in accordance with the U.S.
National Electrical Code (NEC).

Considerations Before Installing

Consider the following items before you install equipment.
• For equipment designed to operate in a typical Telco environment that is
environmentally controlled, choose a site that has the following characteristics:
◦ Temperature-controlled and humidity-controlled, such that the maximum
ambient room temperature shall not exceed 45°C (113ºF).
◦ Clean and free from airborne materials that can conduct electricity.
◦ Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight.

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◦ Away from sources of vibration or physical shock.

◦ Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices.
• For equipment designed to be installed in environments that are not
environmentally controlled, such as outdoor enclosures, see the product data sheet
or for environmental conditions, temperature, and humidity.
• Establish at least 3 inches clearance on all sides for effective ventilation. Do not
obstruct the air intake vent on the front, side, or rear ventilation grills. Locate the
system away from heat sources.
• Make sure that your equipment is placed in an area that accommodates the power
consumption and component heat dissipation specifications.
• Make sure that your power supplies meet the site DC power or AC power
requirements of all the network equipment.
• Racks for Extreme Networks equipment must be permanently attached to the floor.
Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over when the equipment is
removed for servicing.
• Do not operate the system unless all modules, faceplates, front covers, and rear
covers are in place. Blank faceplates and cover panels are required for the following
functions:
◦ Preventing exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the equipment
◦ Containing electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other
equipment
◦ Directing the flow of cooling air through the equipment
• Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws
and regulations.

General Safety Precautions

Follow these guidelines:
• Do not try to lift objects that you think are too heavy for you.
• When you install equipment in a rack, load heavier devices in the lower half of the
rack first to avoid making the rack top-heavy.
• Use only tools and equipment that are in perfect condition. Do not use equipment
with visible damage.
• Route cables in a manner that prevents possible damage to the cables and avoids
causing accidents, such as tripping.
• Do not place a monitor or other objects on top of the equipment. The chassis cover
is not designed to support weight.
• To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
Use only copper conductors.
• Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of
lightning activity.
• This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate
the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor.

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Maintenance Safety
When you perform maintenance procedures on Extreme Networks equipment, follow
these recommendations:
• Use only authorized accessories or components approved for use with this system.
Failure to follow these instructions may damage the equipment or violate required
safety and EMC regulations.
• This system contains no customer serviceable components. Do not attempt to repair
a chassis, power supply, module, or other component. In the event of failure, return
the defective unit to Extreme Networks for repair or replacement, unless otherwise
instructed by an Extreme Networks representative.
• To remove power from the system, you must unplug all power cords from wall
outlets. The power cord is the disconnect device to the main power source.
• Disconnect all power cords before working near power supplies, unless otherwise
instructed by a product-specific maintenance procedure.
• Replace a power cord immediately if it shows any signs of damage.
• When you work with optical devices, power supplies, or other modular accessories,
put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap to reduce the risk of electronic damage to the
equipment. Connect the other end of the strap to an appropriate grounding point
on the equipment rack or to an ESD jack on the chassis if one is provided. Leave the
ESD-preventive wrist strap permanently attached to the equipment rack or chassis
so that it is always available when you need to handle components that are sensitive
to ESD.
• Install all cables in a manner that avoids strain. Use tie wraps or other strain relief
devices.

Fiber Optic Ports and Optical Safety

The following safety warnings apply to all optical devices used in Extreme Networks
equipment that are removable or directly installed in an I/O module or chassis system.

Such devices include but are not limited to gigabit interface converters (GBICs),
small form factor pluggable (SFP) modules (or mini-GBICs), QSFP+ modules, XENPAK
transceivers, and XFP laser optic modules.

Warning
Laser optic modules become very hot after prolonged use. Take care when
removing a laser optic module from the module or option card. If the laser
optic module is too hot to touch, disengage the laser optic module and allow it
to cool before removing it completely.
When working with laser optic modules, always take the precautions listed
below to avoid exposure to hazardous radiation.

• Never look at the transmit LED/laser through a magnifying device while the transmit
LED is powered on.
• Never look directly at a fiber port on the switch or at the ends of a fiber cable when
they are powered on.

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• Invisible laser radiation can occur when the connectors are open. Avoid direct eye
exposure to the beam when optical connections are unplugged.
• Never alter, modify, or change an optical device in any way other than suggested in
this document.

Cable Routing for LAN Systems

Extreme Networks equipment meets the requirements for LAN system equipment.

LAN systems are designed for intra-building installations; that is, cable runs between
devices must be in the same building as the connected units, except under the
conditions listed in the next paragraph.

As allowed in the USA by the National Electrical Code (NEC), this equipment can be
connected between buildings if any one of the following conditions is true:
• Cable runs between buildings are less than 140 feet long.
• Cable runs between buildings are directly buried.
• Cable runs between buildings are in an underground conduit, where a continuous
metallic cable shield or a continuous metallic conduit containing the cable is
bonded to each building grounding electrode system.

Caution
Failure to follow these requirements for cable routing conditions may expose
the user to electrical shock and expose the unit to damage that can cause
errors.

Warning
The Ethernet ports of the equipment and its sub-assemblies are suitable only
for intra-building connections (within the same building) or for connections to
unexposed wiring or cabling. (See the conditions listed above.) The Ethernet
ports of this equipment or its sub-assemblies must not be metallically
connected to interfaces that connect to the outside plant (OSP) or its wiring.
Ethernet interfaces are designed for use only as intra-building interfaces
(described as Type 2 or Type 4 ports in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 6) and require
isolation from the exposed OSP wiring. The addition of Primary Protectors is
not sufficient protection to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
This warning does not apply to T1/E1 ports because T1/E1 ports have built-in
isolation and surge protection that allows them to be connected to OSP wiring.

Install Power Supply Units and Connect Power

For the ratings and power input requirements of each power supply unit, see "Technical
Specifications" or the data sheet for the power supply at www.extremenetworks.com.

Warning
Be sure to satisfy the requirements listed in this section when you install
Extreme Networks power supplies or connect power.

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When you install any power supply:

• Do not use excessive force when you insert a power supply into the bay.
• Do not attempt to open the power supply enclosure for any reason; the power
supply does not contain user-serviceable parts. In the event of failure, return the
defective power supply to Extreme Networks for repair or replacement.
• Do not put your hand into an open power supply bay when a power supply is not
present.
• Before you work on equipment that is connected to power lines, remove all jewelry,
including watches. Metal objects heat up when they are connected to power and
ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.
• An electrical arc can occur when you connect or disconnect the power with power
applied. This could cause an explosion in hazardous area installations. Be sure that
power is removed from the device.
• When you install or replace equipment, always make the ground connection first
and disconnect the ground connection last.

When you install DC power supplies or connect DC power:

• Extreme Networks DC power supplies do not have switches for turning the unit
on and off. Make sure that the DC circuit is de-energized before connecting or
disconnecting the DC power cord at the DC input power socket.
• Connect the system or power supply only to a DC power source that complies
with the safety extra-low voltage (SELV) requirements in IEC 60950-based safety
standards.

Note
Because building codes vary worldwide, Extreme Networks strongly
recommends that you consult an electrical contractor to ensure proper
equipment grounding and power distribution for your specific installation and
country.

Warning
Extreme Networks power supplies do not have switches for turning the unit
on and off. Disconnect all power cords to remove power from the device. Make
sure that these connections are easily accessible.
Extreme Networks alimentations n'ont pas de contact pour mettre l'appareil
sous et hors tension. Débranchez tous les cordons d'alimentation pour couper
l'alimentation de l'appareil. Assurez-vous que ces connexions sont facilement
accessibles.

Select Power Supply Cords

You can purchase a power cord for your product and for your specific country from
your local Extreme Networks Channel Account Manager or Sales Manager, or you can
purchase a cord from your local supplier. Requirements for the power cord are listed in
the Technical Specifications for your product.

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Battery Notice Safety Information

To locate a Sales Manager or Partner in your region, visit www.extremenetworks.com/

partners/where-to-buy.

Note
This equipment is not intended to be directly powered by power distribution
systems where phase-phase voltages exceed 240 VAC (2P+PE), such as those
used in Norway, France, and other countries. For these applications it is
recommended that a transformer be used to step down the voltage to < 240
VAC from phase-phase, or that you make a connection to a (P+N+PE) power
distribution where voltages do not exceed 240 VAC.
All installations should confirm that the product is reliably grounded according
to the country’s local electrical codes.

Battery Notice

Warning: This product contains a battery used to maintain

product information. If the battery should need replacement
it must be replaced by Service Personnel. Please contact
Technical Support for assistance.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of expended battery in accordance with local disposal
regulations.

Attention: Ce produit renferme une pile servant à conserver les

renseignements sur le produit. Le cas échéant, faites remplacer
la pile par le personnel du service de réparation. Veuillez
communiquer avec l’assistance technique pour du soutien.

Il y a risque d’explosion si la pile est remplacée par un type

de pile incorrect. Éliminez les piles usées en conformité aux
règlements locaux d'élimination des piles.

Battery Warning - Taiwan

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Regulatory Information
CE statement on page 103
EMC Warnings on page 104
China and Taiwan: Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) on page 104
BSMI statement (Taiwan) on page 104
Canadian requirements on page 104
China CCC statement on page 105
Australia (RCM) on page 105
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice on page 105
Germany statement on page 106
KCC statement (Republic of Korea) on page 106
Japan (VCCI Class A) on page 106
Japan power cord on page 107

CE statement
Important
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause
radio interference, and the user might be required to take corrective measures.

The standards compliance label on this device contains the CE mark which indicates
that this system conforms to the provisions of the following European Council
directives, laws, and standards:
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
• Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU
• EN 55032/EN 55024 (European Immunity Requirements)
◦ EN61000-3-2/JEIDA (European and Japanese Harmonics Spec)
◦ EN61000-3-3

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EMC Warnings Regulatory Information

EMC Warnings

China CQC Warning

China and Taiwan: Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS)

For more information, see https://www.extremenetworks.com/company/legal/
restriction-of-hazardous-substances/.

BSMI statement (Taiwan)

Canadian requirements
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations, ICES-003 Class A.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Regulatory Information China CCC statement

China CCC statement

Australia (RCM)
Warning
This equipment is compliant with Class B of CISPR 32. In a residential
environment, this equipment may cause radio interference.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

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Germany statement Regulatory Information

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Germany statement
Machine noise information regulation - 3. GPSGV, the highest sound pressure level
value is 70.0 dB(A) in accordance with EN ISO 7779.

Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung - 3. GPSGV, der höchste Schalldruckpegel

beträgt 70.0 dB(A) gemäss EN ISO 7779.

KCC statement (Republic of Korea)

Class A device (Broadcasting Communication Device for Office Use): This device
obtained EMC registration for office use (Class A), and may be used in places other
than home. Sellers and/or users need to take note of this.

Japan (VCCI Class A)

Warning
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council. If this
equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in
which case the user may be required to take corrective actions.

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Regulatory Information Japan power cord

Japan power cord

English translation of above statement

ATTENTION: Never use the power cord packed with your equipment for other products.

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Index
Numerics C
1G/10G RJ45 port LEDs 83 cabinet
800 W AC power supply attaching switch 56, 57, 60
features 21, 22 cable
LEDs 84 ANSI standards 54
800 W DC power supply bend radius 48
features 21, 22 bundling 47
LEDs 84 category 5 47
fiber optic 48, 64
A for stacking 34
for switch ports 64
AC power installing 47, 48
connecting to switch 63 labeling 47
requirements for cords 94 network interface 64
AC power supplies optical 62, 63
install 63 plenum-rated 47
AC power supply RJ45 51
installing 70, 71 slack 47
LEDs 84 standards 46
replacing 70, 71 types and distances 49
access 42 Canadian requirements 104
acquired node candidate node 30
definition 30 category 5 cable 47
active node 29 combining
active topology 29 switches in a stack 34
Air In (on fan module) 76 commercial building standards 54
Air Out (on fan module) 76 components
airflow 76 optional 62, 63
alternate stacking 29 configuration
amperage IP address 67
calculating for UPS 53 VLAN 67
announcements 9, 10 configuring the switch 68
ANSI standards 54 connecting
to management console 65
B connecting power 63
connector jackets
back-to-front cooling 76 RJ45 51
backup node connector pinouts
definition 30 DB-9 console connector 94
redundancy 25 null-modem cable 94
battery notice 102 console port
bend radius 47, 48 for stacked configurations 39
BICSI 46 on switch 94
brackets, for mounting in rack 77, 78 settings 65
building codes 41 control path 29
Building Industry Consulting Service International., conventions
see BICSI notice icons 7
text 7

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cooling Extreme 7 (continued)

Extreme 7520 12 LEDs 80
cords Extreme 7520
requirements 94 specifications 86
selecting 101 Extreme 7520 switches
cooling 12
D features 12–15, 17
overview 12–14
daisy chain topology 27 power supplies 13
data port 30 Extreme Stacking Tool 34
DB-9 console connector pinouts 94
DB-9 pinouts 94
DC power F
connecting to switch 63 Fabric Engine
DC power supply initial login 68
installing 73, 75 failover 31
LEDs 84 fan
replacing 73, 75 airflow 76
design standards 54 replacing 76
devices features
initial login 65 switches 12–14
distances feedback 10
cables 49 fiber optic cable
documentation bend radius 48
feedback 10 connecting 64
location 9 handling 48
dual primary condition 27 installing 48
first device login 65
E first switch login 68
frequency, see radio frequency interference (RFI)
Easy-Setup 31 front-to-back cooling 76
election
node role 31
priority 31 G
electric power grounding
connecting to switch 63 racks 45
electrical codes 41 requirements 54
electrostatic discharge, see ESD wiring closet 42
environmental requirements
building codes 41
electrical codes 41
H
electrostatic discharge (ESD) 44 hitless failover 31
humidity 44 humidity 44
temperature 43
wiring closet 42
equipment
I
installing 55 industry standards 54
tools needed to install 56 initial device login 65
equipment rack initial switch login 68
grounding 45 install
mechanical recommendations 45 AC power supplies 63
mounting holes 45 internal power supplies 63
securing 46 power supplies 63
service access 45 installing
space requirements 45 800 W AC power supply 70, 71
ESD 800 W DC power supply 73, 75
discharge from cable 47 connecting power 63
system protection 44 fiber optic cable 48
Extreme 7 internal power supply 70
 Index

installing (continued) O
optical transceivers 62, 63
optional components 62, 63 operating environment requirements 43
personnel 56 operational node 31
preparing 56 optical cables
safety information 55 installing 62, 63
switches 55–57, 60 optical transceivers
tools 56 installing 62, 63
internal power supplies optional components
install 63 installing 62, 63
IP settings overview
configuring 67 switches 12–14

J P
jackets partitioning
RJ45 connector 51 of ports 19
pinouts
DB-9 console connector 94
L null-modem cable 94
labeling cables 47 planning
LEDs site 40
1G/10G RJ45 port 83 plenum-rated cable 47
800 W AC power supply 84 pluggable transceivers, see optical transceivers
800 W DC power supply 84 ports
Extreme switches 80 console port settings 65
QSFP28 port 83 for stacked configurations 39
RJ-45 management port 81 management 65
SFP+/SFP28 port 82 native stacking 24
stack number indicator 25 partitioning 19
system status 80 power
local management connection 65 connecting to switch 63
logging in to the device 65 requirements for cords 94
logging in to the switch 68 Power Cord statement (Japan) 107
power cords
selecting 53, 101
M power over Ethernet (PoE)
MAC address 31 power requirements 52
management port power requirements
connecting to switch 65 PoE devices 52
for stacked configurations 39 power supply 52
settings 65 power supplies
mounting brackets Extreme 7520 13
removing 77, 78 install 63
multiple-rack stacking 38 specifications 91
power supply unit (PSU)

N 800 W AC 21, 22, 70, 71

800 W DC 21, 22, 70, 73, 75
native stacking 28 installing 70, 71, 73, 75
native stacking ports 24 internal 70
network interface connections 64 power requirements 52
node address 31 replacing 70, 71, 73, 75
node role specifications 91
definition 30 primary node
election 31 definition 30
notices 7 redundancy 25
null-modem cable pinouts 94 primary switch 32
priority
for node role election 31
Index

product announcements 9, 10 specifications (continued)

Extreme 7520 86
Q stack 28
see also SummitStack
QSFP+ ports stack number indicator 25
partitioning 19 stackable switch 28
QSFP28 port LEDs 83 stacking
QSFP28 ports backup 25
partitioning 19 cables 34
combining switch models 34
R connecting cables 39
connecting management port 39
rack connection order 36
attaching switch 56, 57, 60 daisy chain 27
removing switch 77, 78 definition 24
rack specifications dual primary condition 27
grounding 45 examples 37, 38
securing to floor 46 guidelines 32, 33
space requirements 45 LEDs 25
radio frequency interference (RFI) multiple-rack 38
patch panel installation 47 native stacking ports 24
preventing 51 primary 25
redundancy priority 25
in a stack 25 recommendations 32, 33
regulatory information 103 redundancy 25
removing ring topology 26
fan module 76 single-rack 37
from rack 77, 78 slot number 25
replacing stack number indicator 25
800 W AC power supply 70, 71 terminology 28
800 W DC power supply 73, 75 tool 34
fan module 76 troubleshooting 25
internal power supply 70 web app 34
restricted 42 stacking link 29
restricted access 42 stacking port 28
RFI, see radio frequency interference (RFI) standards
ring topology 26 cabling 46, 54
RJ-45 management port LEDs 81 commercial building 54
RJ45 cable 51 design 54
grounding 54
S standby node
definition 30
safety SummitStack
precautions when installing 55 path 29
requirements 97 segment 31
secure boot 20 state 31
service access to the rack 45 topology 25, 29
settings web app 34
for management console 65 SummitStack configuration 23
SFP+/SFP28 port LEDs 82 support, see technical support
signal quality 51 switches
single-rack stacking 37 attaching to cabinet 56, 57, 60
site planning 40 attaching to rack 56, 57, 60
site preparation 56 connecting power 63
slack in cable 47 initial login 68
slot number 25 installing 55
space requirements, rack 45 installing optional components 62, 63
specifications removing from rack 77, 78
equipment racks 45
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switches (continued)
safety information 55
tools needed to install 56
system status LEDs 80

T
technical support
contacting 9, 10
temperature 43
tools for installing equipment
switches 56
transceivers, see optical transceivers
transition time
UPS 54
troubleshooting stack connections 25

U
unshielded twisted pair, see UTP cable
UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
requirements 53
selecting 53
transition time 54
UTP cable
bend radius 47
category 5 47
discharge ESD 47
preventing RFI 51

V
VLAN
configuring 67

W
warnings 7
web app
SummitStack 34
wiring closet
electrostatic discharge (ESD) 44
floor coverings 42
grounding 42
humidity 44
rack, securing 46
temperature 43
wiring terminals 45