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H3C LSPM6QP2PS interface card user
manual-6PW101
Introduction
Overview
The LSPM6QP2PS interface card provides two 20G QSFP+ ports.
Figure 1 LSPM6QP2PS interface card
(1) QSFP+ port LED (2) QSFP+ port
(3) Captive screw (4) Ejector lever
NOTE:
The switch models that the interface card is applicable to may change
over time. For the most recent list of applicable switch models, contact
H3C Support or marketing staff.
QSFP+ ports
You can install QSFP+ DAC cables in Table 1 in the QSFP+ ports on the
interface card.
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Table 1 QSFP+ DAC cables available for the QSFP+ ports
QSFP+ DAC cable
Cable length Data rate
LSWM1QSTK0 1 m (3.28 ft)
40 Gbps
LSWM1QSTK1 3 m (9.84 ft)
LSWM1QSTK2 5 m (16.40 ft)
The QSFP+ DAC cables have a maximum transmission rate of 40 Gbps.
When you connect the QSFP+ DAC cables to the QSFP+ ports on the
LSPM6QP2PS interface card, the cables provide a maximum
transmission rate of 20 Gbps.
NOTE:
H3C recommends that you use H3C QSFP+ DAC cables for the
QSFP+ ports on the interface card. The QSFP+ DAC cables available
for the interface card are subject to change over time. For the most
recent list of QSFP+ DAC cables available for the interface card,
contact H3C Support or marketing staff.
LEDs
Table 2 describes the LEDs for the QSFP+ ports on the card panel..
Table 2 QSFP+ port LED description
LED status Description
Steady green
The port is operating at 20 Gbps, and a link is
present on the port.
Flashing green The port is sending or receiving data at 20 Gbps.
Off
No QSFP+ DAC cable is installed in the port, or
no link is present on the port.
NOTE:
The QSFP+ port LEDs are not affected by the port mode switching
button on your switch. For more information about the port mode
switching button, see the installation guide of the switch.
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Installing and removing the interface card
CAUTION:
• Before you install or remove an interface card, wear an ESD wrist
strap and make sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact and is
reliably grounded.
• To avoid device damage, do not use excessive force when you
install or remove an interface card.
Prepare the following tools before you install or remove an interface
card:
• Phillips screwdriver.
• Flat blade screwdriver.
• ESD wrist strap.
The installation tools are not provided with H3C devices. Prepare them
yourself.
Installing the interface card
This guide uses the S5130-30C-HI switch as an example.
To install the interface card:
1. Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the filler panel in
the target interface card slot, as shown by callout 1 in Figure 2.
K
eep the removed screw secure for future use.
2. Insert the flat blade screwdriver through the handle on the filler
panel to pull out the filler panel, as shown by callout 2 in Figure 2.
K
eep the removed filler panel secure for future use.
3. Unpack the interface card.
4. Insert the interface card slowly into the slot along the guide rails, as
shown by callout 1 in Figure 3.
5. Rotate in
ward the ejector lever on the card as shown by callout 2
in Figure 3
until the interface card is in close contact with the switch.
6. Use the Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screw on the
interface card as shown by callout 3 in Figure 3.
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Figure 2 Removing a filler panel
Figure 3 Installing the interface card
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Removing the interface card
CAUTION:
• Before you remove the interface card, remove the cable from it.
• If you are not to install a new interface card after removin
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the old
one, install a filler panel in the empty interface card slot. This
prevents dust from entering the switch and maintains good
ventilation in the switch.
To remove an interface card:
1. Prepare an anti-static bag.
2. Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the
interface card, as shown by callout 1 in Figure 4.
3. Rotate out
ward the ejector lever as shown by callout 2 in Figure 4.
4. Pull out the inte
rface card slowly out the interface card slot as shown
by callout 3 in Figure 4.
5. Pl
ace the removed interface card in the anti-static bag.
Figure 4 Removing the interface card
Installing and removing QSFP+ DAC cables
For information about installing or removing QSFP+ DAC cables, see
H3C QSFP+ Transceiver Modules and DAC/AOC Cables Installation
Guide at www.h3c.com.
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Verifying the installation
After the installation is complete, identify whether the interface card is
operating correctly.
If the interface card is not operating correctly, perform the following
steps:
1. Reinstall it following the installation procedure described in this
document.
2. If the problem persists, contact H3C Support.
Technical support
New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with
comprehensive technical support and service. If you purchase the
products from the sales agent of New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.,
please contact our sales agent or technical personnel.
Website: http://www.h3c.com.hk
E-mail: service@h3c.com
BOM: 3101 A0 K4
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