H3C S6520X-SI Switch Series
Installation Guide
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Preface
H3C S6520X-SI Switch Series Installation Guide describes the appearance, installation, power-on,
maintenance, and troubleshooting of the H3C S6520X-SI Switch Series
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
• Audience.
• Conventions.
• Documentation feedback.
Audience
This documentation is intended for:
• Network planners.
• Field technical support and servicing engineers.
• Network administrators working with the S6520X-SI switch series.
Conventions
The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Command conventions
Convention Description
Boldface Bold
text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic
Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.
[ ] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
you select one.
[ x | y | ... ]
Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
from which you select one or none.
{ x | y | ... } *
Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select a minimum of one.
[ x | y | ... ] *
Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.
&<1-n>
The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
can be entered 1 to n times.
# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.
GUI conventions
Convention Description
Boldface
Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
example, the
New User
window opens; click
OK
.
>
Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example,
File
>
Create
>
Folder
.
Symbols
Convention Description
WARNING!
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.
IMPORTANT:
An alert that calls attention to essential information.
NOTE:
An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.
TIP:
An alert that provides helpful information.
Network topology icons
Convention Description
Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.
Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.
Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that
supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access
controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.
Represents an access point.
Represents a wireless terminator unit.
Represents a wireless terminator.
Represents a mesh access point.
Represents omnidirectional signals.
Represents directional signals.
Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security
gateway, or load balancing device.
Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL
VPN, IPS, or ACG module.
Examples provided in this document
Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,
configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots,
and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.
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Contents
Preparing for installation ···································································· 1
Safety recommendations ············································································································· 1
Examining the installation site ······································································································· 1
Temperature/humidity ·········································································································· 2
Cleanliness ························································································································ 2
EMI ·································································································································· 2
Laser safety ······················································································································· 3
Installation tools ························································································································· 3
Installing the switch ·········································································· 4
Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack ····························································································· 5
Installation method ·············································································································· 5
Mounting brackets ··············································································································· 6
Rack-mounting the switch by using front mounting brackets ························································· 7
Rack-mounting the switch by using front and rear mounting brackets ············································· 9
Mounting the switch on a workbench ···························································································· 12
Grounding the switch ················································································································ 12
Grounding the switch with a grounding strip ············································································ 13
Grounding the switch with a grounding conductor buried in the earth ground ·································· 14
Installing and removing a fan tray ································································································ 15
Installing a fan tray ············································································································ 15
Removing a fan tray ··········································································································· 16
Installing and removing a power module ······················································································· 17
Installing and removing a PSR75-12A, PSR150-A1, or PSR150-D1 ············································· 17
Installing and removing a PSR360-56A, PSR560-56D, PSR720-56A, or PSR1110-56A ··················· 19
Connecting the power cord ········································································································ 21
Connecting the power cord for a built-in AC power module ························································· 22
Connecting the power cord for a PSR75-12A/PSR150-A1 power module ······································ 23
Connecting the power cord for a PSR150-D1/PSR560-56D power module ···································· 24
Connecting the power cord for a PSR360-56A/PSR720-56A/PSR1110-56A power module ··············· 24
Installing and removing an expansion card ···················································································· 25
Installing an expansion card ································································································ 26
Removing an expansion card ······························································································· 28
Verifying the installation ············································································································· 28
Accessing the switch for the first time ················································· 29
Setting up the configuration environment ······················································································ 29
Connecting the serial console cable ····························································································· 29
Connecting the micro USB console cable ······················································································ 30
Setting terminal parameters ······································································································· 32
Starting the switch ···················································································································· 32
Pre-start checklist ·············································································································· 32
Power on the switch ··········································································································· 33
Setting up an IRF fabric ··································································· 34
IRF fabric setup flowchart ·········································································································· 34
Planning IRF fabric setup ··········································································································· 35
Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site ······································································· 35
Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs ······················································· 35
Planning IRF topology and connections·················································································· 36
Identifying physical IRF ports on the member switches ······························································ 37
Planning the cabling scheme ······························································································· 39
Configuring basic IRF settings ···································································································· 42
Connecting the physical IRF ports ······························································································· 42
Verifying the IRF fabric setup ······································································································ 42
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Maintenance and troubleshooting ······················································ 44
Built-in power module failure ······································································································ 44
Symptom ························································································································· 44
Solution ··························································································································· 44
Removable power module failure ································································································ 44
Symptom ························································································································· 44
Solution ··························································································································· 44
Fan tray failure ························································································································ 45
Configuration terminal issues ······································································································ 45
No display ························································································································ 45
Garbled display ················································································································· 45
Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications ·························· 46
Chassis views ························································································································· 46
S6520X-16ST-SI ··············································································································· 46
S6520X-24ST-SI ··············································································································· 47
S6520X-10XT-SI ··············································································································· 48
S6520X-16XT-SI ··············································································································· 48
S6520X-18C-SI ················································································································· 49
S6520X-26C-SI ················································································································· 50
S6520X-26MC-SI ·············································································································· 51
S6520X-26MC-UPWR-SI ···································································································· 52
S6520X-26XC-UPWR-SI ···································································································· 53
S6520X-54XC-UPWR-SI ···································································································· 54
Technical specifications ············································································································· 55
Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes ······································· 60
Removable power modules ········································································································ 62
Removable fan trays ················································································································· 62
Expansion cards ······················································································································ 63
Connecting cables to the copper ports on the interface cards ······················································ 65
Appendix C Ports and LEDs ····························································· 66
Ports ····································································································································· 66
Console port ····················································································································· 66
Management Ethernet port ·································································································· 66
USB port ························································································································· 66
SFP port ·························································································································· 67
SFP+ port ························································································································ 67
SFP28 port ······················································································································ 70
QSFP+ port ······················································································································ 71
10/100/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port ······································································· 73
1/10BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port ·················································································· 74
5G/2.5G/1000/100BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port ······························································· 74
5G/2.5G/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port ····································································· 74
10G/5G/2.5G/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port ······························································ 75
10G/5G/2.5G/1000/100BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port ························································· 75
Combo interface ················································································································ 76
LEDs ····································································································································· 76
System status LED ············································································································ 76
Power module status LED ··································································································· 76
Mode LED ······················································································································· 77
Management Ethernet port LED ··························································································· 77
1/10GBASE-T autosensing Ethernet port LED ········································································· 77
5G/2.5G/1000/100BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port LED ························································ 78
10G/5G/2.5G/1000BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port LED ························································ 78
10G/5G/2.5G/1000/100BASE-T autosensing Ethernet port LED ·················································· 79
SFP+ port LED ················································································································· 79
Expansion card status LED ································································································· 80
Port status LED on an expansion card ··················································································· 80
Fan tray Alarm LED ··········································································································· 80
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Appendix D Cooling system ······························································ 81
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Preparing for installation
H3C S6520X-SI switch series includes the following models:
• S6520X-16ST-SI
• S6520X-24ST-SI
• S6520X-10XT-SI
• S6520X-16XT-SI
• S6520X-18C-SI
• S6520X-26C-SI
• S6520X-26MC-SI
• S6520X-26MC-UPWR-SI
• S6520X-26XC-UPWR-SI
• S6520X-54XC-UPWR-SI
Safety recommendations
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by improper use, read the following safety
recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible
hazardous condition.
• Before cleaning the switch, remove all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch
with wet cloth or liquid.
• Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from
entering the switch chassis.
• Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in
case of a fall.
• Ensure good ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the
switch free of obstruction.
• Connect the yellow-green protection grounding cable before powering on the switch.
• Make sure the power input voltage is as required by the power module.
• To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when the
switch is just powered off.
• During switch installation, wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the strap makes good skin
contact and is reliably grounded.
Examining the installation site
The switch must be used indoors. You can mount your switch in a rack or on a workbench. Make sure
the following requirements are met:
• Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet and outlet vents for ventilation.
• The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system.
• Identify the hot aisle and cold aisle at the installation site, and make sure ambient air flows into
the switch from the cold aisle and exhausts to the hot aisle.
• Identify the airflow designs of neighboring devices, and prevent hot air flowing out of the
neighboring device from entering the device.
• The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.
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• The rack or workbench is reliably grounded.
To ensure correct operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meets
the requirements described in the following subsections.
Temperature/humidity
Maintain temperature and humidity in the equipment room as described in "Appendix A Chassis
views and technical specifications."
• Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical
property change of materials, and metal corrosion.
• Lasting low relative humidity can cause washer contraction and ESD and cause problems
including loose mounting screws and circuit failure.
• High temperature can accelerate the aging of insulation materials and significantly lower the
reliability and lifespan of the switch.
For the temperature and humidity requirements of different switch models, see "Technical
specifications."
Cleanliness
Dust buildup on the chassis might result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of
metal components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst
case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure.
Table 1 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room
Substance Concentration limit (particles/m³)
Dust
≤ 3 × 10
4
(no visible dust on the tabletop over three days)
NOTE:
Dust diameter ≥ 5 μm
The equipment room must also meet strict limits on salts, acids, and sulfides to eliminate corrosion
and premature aging of components, as shown in Tabl e 2 .
Table 2
Harmful gas limits in the equipment room
Gas Maximum concentration (mg/m
3
)
SO
2
0.2
H
2
S 0.006
NH
3
0.05
Cl
2
0.01
EMI
All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the switch and application
system, adversely affect the switch in the following ways:
• A conduction pattern of capacitance coupling.
• Inductance coupling.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation.
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• Common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling.
To prevent EMI, use the following guidelines:
• If AC power is used, use a single-phase three-wire power receptacle with protection earth (PE)
to filter interference from the power grid.
• Keep the switch far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency
devices.
• Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary.
• To prevent signal ports from getting damaged by overvoltage or overcurrent caused by lightning
strikes, route interface cables only indoors.
Laser safety
WARNING!
The switch is a class 1 laser device. Disconnected optical fibers or transceiver modules might emit
invisible laser light. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments when the switch
is operating.
Installation tools
No installation tools are provided with the switch. Prepare the following tools yourself as required:
• ESD wrist strap
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Needle-nose pliers
• Diagonal pliers
• Marker
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Installing the switch
CAUTION:
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact, and if you want to open
the chassis, contact H3C for permission. Otherwise, H3C shall not be liable for any consequence.
Figure 1 Hardware installation flow
Start
Ground the switch
Install fan trays
Install power modules
Connect power cords
Verify the installation
Turn on the circuit breakers
Troubleshoot the
switch
Operating correctly?
End
No
Yes
Turn off the circuit
breakers
Install the switch
Install expansion cards?
Install expansion cards
Operating correctly?
Troubleshoot the
switch
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Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
Installation method
Table 3 Installation method
Switch model Installation method Description
S6520X-16ST-SI
S6520X-24ST-SI
S6520X-10XT-SI
S6520X-16XT-SI
S6520X-18C-SI
S6520X-26C-SI
S6520X-26MC-SI
Using front mounting
brackets
Attach the front mounting brackets to the sides of the
chassis, on a position near the port side or power module
side as needed.
S6520X-26MC-UPW
R-SI
S6520X-26XC-UPW
R-SI
S6520X-54XC-UPW
R-SI
Using front and rear
mounting brackets
• Attach the front mounting brackets to the sides of
the chassis, on a position near the port side or
power module side as needed.
• Install the rear mounting brackets based on the rack
depth.
{ If the rack depth is in the range of 429 to 595
mm (15.89 to 23.43 in), orient the brackets with
the wide flange inside the rack.
{ If the rack depth is in the range of 274 to 440
mm (10.79 to 17.32 in) and the distance from
the rear rack posts to the inner surface of the
cabinet door is larger than 153 mm (6.02 in),
orient the brackets with the wide flange outside
the rack.
• If you are to install the PSR1110-56A power
modules for the switch, make sure the rack depth is
greater than 600 mm (23.62 in).
Figure 2 Procedure for rack-mounting the switch by using the front mounting brackets
Figure 3 Procedure for rack-mounting the switch by using the front and rear mounting
brackets
NOTE:
If a rack shelf is available, you can put the switch on the rack shelf, slide the switch to an appropriate
location, and attach the switch to the rack by using the mounting brackets.
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Mounting brackets
Table 4 Mounting brackets available for the switch
Switch model
Front mounting brackets
(Figure 4)
Rear mou
nting bracket and
shoulder screw (Figure 5)
S6520X-16ST-SI
S6520X-24ST-SI
S6520X-10XT-SI
S6520X-16XT-SI
S6520X-18C-SI
S6520X-26C-SI
S6520X-26MC-SI
Provided N/A
S6520X-26MC-UPWR-SI
S6520X-26XC-UPWR-SI
S6520X-54XC-UPWR-SI
Provided Provided
Figure 4 Front mounting bracket
(1) Screw hole for attaching the bracket to the switch (2) Screw hole for attaching the bracket to the rack
(3) M4 screw
Figure 5 Rear mounting bracket and shoulder screw
(1) Screw hole for attaching the bracket to the rack (2) Shoulder screw
1
2
3
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Rack-mounting the switch by using front mounting brackets
The S6520X-16ST-SI, S6520X-24ST-SI, S6520X-10XT-SI, S6520X-16XT-SI, S6520X-18C-SI,
S6520X-26C-SI, and S6520X-26MC-SI switches support rack mounting by using front mounting
brackets. The following procedure rack-mounts an S6520X-26C-SI switch.
Attaching the front mounting brackets to the switch
1. Select an installation position for the mounting brackets as required: near the power module
side or port side.
2. Attach the front mounting brackets to the chassis:
a. Align the round holes in the wide flange of one front mounting bracket with the screw holes
in the chassis. See Figure 6 and Figure 7.
b. Use M4 scre
ws (provided with the switch) to attach the front mounting bracket to the
chassis.
c. Repeat the preceding two steps to attach the other front mounting bracket to the chassis.
Figure 6 Attaching the front mounting bracket to the installation position near the port
side
Figure 7 Attaching the front mounting bracket to the installation position near the power
module side
Mounting the chassis in the rack
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the strap makes good skin contact and is reliably
grounded.
2. Install cage nuts (user-supplied) in the mounting holes in the rack posts. Make sure the
corresponding cage nuts on the left and right front rack posts are at the same height.
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3. One person holds the switch chassis and aligns the installation holes on the mounting brackets
with the cage nuts on the rack posts.
4. The other person uses M6 screws (user supplied) to attach the mounting brackets to the rack.
Figure 8 Mounting the switch in the rack (front mounting brackets near the port side)
Figure 9 Mounting the switch in the rack (front mounting brackets near the power
module side)
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Rack-mounting the switch by using front and rear mounting
brackets
The S6520X-26MC-UPWR-SI, S6520X-26XC-UPWR-SI, and S6520X-54XC-UPWR-SI switches
support rack mounting by using front and rear mounting brackets. The following procedure
rack-mounts an S6520X-26MC-UPWR-SI switch.
Attaching the front mounting brackets and shoulder screws to the switch
The switch provides two installation positions on its side for the front mounting brackets. One is near
the power module side and the other is near the port side. The following procedure attaches the front
mounting brackets to the installation position near the port side. The power module side mounting is
similar.
To attach the front mounting brackets and shoulder screws to the switch:
1. Align the round holes in the wide flange of one front mounting bracket with the screw holes in
the chassis. See Figure 10.
2. Use M4 scre
ws (supplied with the switch) to attach the front mounting bracket to the chassis.
3. Repeat the preceding two steps to attach the other front mounting bracket to the chassis.
4. Unpack the shoulder screws and attach them to the chassis.
Two installation positions as red-marked in Figure 10 are availabl
e for shoulder screws. Select
one as required.
Figure 10 Attaching the front mounting brackets and shoulder screws to the chassis
Attaching the rear mounting brackets to the rack
1. Determine the switch installation position in the rack.
2. Install cage nuts in the rear rack posts. Make sure the corresponding cage nuts on the left and
right front rack posts are at the same height.
3. Orient the rear mounting brackets with the wide flange inside or outside the rack as required.
4. Use M6 screws to attach the rear mounting brackets to the rear posts, as shown in Figure 11.
Do not fully tighten the M6
screws before mounting the switch in the rack.
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Figure 11 Attaching the rear mounting brackets to the rack with the wide flange inside the
rack
Figure 12 Attaching the rear mounting brackets to the rack with the wide flange outside the
rack
Mounting the switch in the rack
1. Wear an ESD wrist strap. Make sure the strap makes good skin contact and is reliably
grounded.
2. Make sure the front mounting brackets and shoulder screws are securely attached to the two
sides of the switch.
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3. Attach cage nuts (user supplied) to the front rack posts. Make sure the corresponding cage nuts
on the left and right rear rack posts are at the same height.
4. One person supports the chassis bottom with one hand, holds the front part of the chassis with
the other, and pushes the chassis into the rack gently. Make sure the shoulder screws rest
firmly on the upper edge of the rear mounting brackets. See Figure 13 and Figure 14.
5. The othe
r person attaches the front mounting brackets with M6 screws (user-supplied) to the
front rack posts. Make sure the switch is installed securely in the rack. See Figure 13 and Figure
14.
Figure
13 Mounting the switch in the rack (with the wide flange of the rear mounting brackets
inside the rack)
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Figure 14 Mounting the switch in the rack (with the wide flange of the rear mounting brackets
outside the rack)
Mounting the switch on a workbench
IMPORTANT:
• Reserve a minimum clearance of 10 cm (3.9 in) around the chassis for heat dissipation.
• Do not place heavy objects on the switch.
To mount the switch on a workbench:
1. Verify that the workbench is sturdy and reliably grounded.
2. Place the switch with bottom up, and clean the round holes in the chassis bottom with dry cloth.
3. Attach the rubber feet to the four round holes in the chassis bottom.
4. Place the switch with upside up on the workbench.
Grounding the switch
WARNING!
Correctly connecting the grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection. For
information about lightning protection for the switch, see H3C Lightning Protection Guide.
The power input end of the switch has a noise filter, whose central ground is directly connected to the
chassis to form the chassis ground (commonly known as PGND). You must securely connect this
chassis ground to the earth to minimize the potential for system damage, maximize the safety at the
site, and minimize EMI susceptibility of the system.
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