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1SWITCH 8800 COMPONENTS

The chapter describes the following Switch 8800 components:

■Switch Chassis

■Switch Backplane

■Fabric Module

■I/O Modules

■Power Supply

■Fan Assembly

■Switch 8800 Specifications

■Switch 8800 Software Features

Switch Chassis There are three Switch 8800 Models, the 7-Slot, 10-Slot, and the 14-Slot. Tab le 3

lists the hardware features of each model.

In each starter kit, one Fabric module is installed in the upper Fabric slot and one

AC power supply is installed in the left power slot.

Switch Backplane The Switch 8800 backplane is part of the integrated chassis and delivers

high-speed data transfer between the Fabric and I/O modules. The backplane

bandwidth capacity is 1,440 Tbps.

The backplane supports the following functions:

■Interconnection of signals between modules

■Communication channels

■Hot swapping for modules

■Auto-recognition of slots

■Distribution of power and management of the power supply for the system

Tabl e 3 Hardware Features of the Switch 8800 Models

7-Slot Chassis 10-Slot Chassis 14-Slot Chassis

Fabric slots 2 2 2

I/O module slots 5 8 12

Fan slot 1 1 2

AC power supply slots 2 2 2

Contents

Main 3Com Corporation 350 Campus Drive Marlborough, MA 01752-3064 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Related Documentation 1 Switch Chassis Switch Backplane Fabric Module Page Page I/O Modules Tab le 13 lists specifications of the 1-port 10GBASE-X (XENPAK) module. 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module Tab le 15 lists the specifications of the 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) module. The 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) module provides two 10 Gbps XFP ports. Figure 3 Front Panel of the 2-Port 10GBASE-X (XFP) Module Page Page Page Power Supply Fan Assembly Page Switch 8800 Specifications Tab le 27 provides detailed information about features of the Switch 8800. Tab le 28 describes the software features of the Switch 8800. Switch 8800 Software Features Tabl e 27 Specifications for the Switch 8800 System Table 28 Switch 8800 Software Features (continued) 2 Preparing to Install General Site Requirements Installation Checklist Installing the Chassis Installing the Cabling Rack Installing a Module Connecting the Ground Wire Connecting and Configuring Power Installing the Fan Assembly Installing Cables Page Installing Cabling Post-installation Checklist Page 3 Configuring the Switch 8800 and a Local Terminal Setting Terminal Parameters Page Page Booting the Switch 8800 Page Page 4 Upgrading Software Page Page Page 2The Ethernet Submenu displays: 3Select 0 to return to the Main Menu. Page Page Figure 17 Xmodem File Send Dialog Box 12 After the download is complete, the Serial Submenu is displayed: 13 Select option 0 to return to the Main Menu: 14 From the Main Menu, select option 2. The following message displays: Lost Passwords Using the BOOT Menu After you power on the Switch 8800, the BootROM program runs automatically. Managing Software Backup Page 5 Replacing a Power Supply Replacing I/O Modules Replacing the Fan Assembly Page Page 6 Troubleshooting the Configuration Troubleshooting Power Troubleshooting the Fans Troubleshooting I/O Modules Page A Console Cable AUX Cable Figure 19 The AUX Cable Tab le 37 lists the AUX cable pin-outs. RJ-45 Connector Tab le 38 lists RJ-45 MDI port pin-outs. Figure 20 The RJ-45 Connector Tab le 37 AUX Cable Pin-outs Tab le 38 RJ-45 MDI Port Pin-outs Optical Fiber Cable Connectors Figure 21 illustrates the SC optical fiber cable connector. Figure 22 illustrates the LC connector. Page B SWITCH 8800 Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits Purchase Value-Added Services Troubleshoot Online Contact Us Telephone Technical Support and Repair Europe, Middle East, and Africa Telephone Technical Support and Repair