Contents
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Console (RS-232) Port .............................................................................................................................. 60
SD Card Slot.............................................................................................................................................. 60
SD Status LED .......................................................................................................................................... 61
USB Port.................................................................................................................................................... 61
Power Supplies ................................................................................................................................................ 62
LEDs.......................................................................................................................................................... 63
AT-SBxFAN12 Module..................................................................................................................................... 65
LED............................................................................................................................................................ 65
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers) ........................................................................................................ 66
LED............................................................................................................................................................ 66
Module Names in the Management Software .................................................................................................. 67
Management Software Releases for the Hardware Components.................................................................... 68
Chapter 2: Safety Precautions and Site Preparation ................................................................................. 69
Reviewing Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 70
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x3112 ..................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 3: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack .......................................................................... 77
Required Tools and Material............................................................................................................................ 78
Preparing the Equipment Rack ........................................................................................................................ 79
Unpacking the AT-SBx3112 Chassis ............................................................................................................... 82
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets .......................................................................................................... 84
Installing the AT-SBx3112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack............................................................................. 86
Removing the Shipping Brace ......................................................................................................................... 89
Installing the Chassis Grounding Lug .............................................................................................................. 90
Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................... 93
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ........................................................................................... 94
Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System Power Supply............................................................................ 95
Installing the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply ...................................................................................... 101
Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply....................................................................................... 107
Chapter 5: Installing the AT-SBx31CFC Card and Ethernet Line Cards ................................................ 113
Installing the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card ......................................................................... 114
Installing the Ethernet Line Cards .................................................................................................................. 120
Installing the Blank Slot Covers ..................................................................................................................... 124
Chapter 6: Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports ................................................................ 127
Guidelines to Cabling the AT-SBx31GP24, AT-SBx31GT24, and AT-SBx31GT40 Line Cards .................... 128
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card ............................................................................. 129
Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, CSFP, and XFP Transceivers............................................................... 131
Installing SFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx31GS24 Line Card ...................................................................... 132
Installing SFP and CSFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card..................................................... 136
Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card.......................................................................140
Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card ..................................................................... 144
Installing XFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx31XZ4 Line Card ......................................................................... 147
Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx31CFC Card............................................................................. 151
Chapter 7: Powering On the Chassis ........................................................................................................ 153
Verifying the Installation................................................................................................................................. 154
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply ................................................................................ 155
Powering on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply................................................................................. 158
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ................................................................... 161
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire ............................................................................ 163
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal ................................................................ 163
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire...................................................................................... 166
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires.................................................................................167
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals ................................................................. 168