Omniswitch 6900 HDW Userguide
Omniswitch 6900 HDW Userguide
Omniswitch 6900 HDW Userguide
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September 2016
OmniSwitch 6900
Hardware Users Guide
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This user guide documents OmniSwitch 6900 hardware, including chassis and associated components.
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This OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware Users Guide describes OmniSwitch 6900 switch components and basic
switch hardware procedures.
Supported Platforms
The information in this guide applies only to OmniSwitch 6900 switches.
The OmniSwitch 6900 (OS6900) is a family of standalone aggregation switches that can also be installed
as top-of-rack boxes in data centers. Refer to the information below for model number and
component type.
OS6900 switches provide 1+1 redundant hot-swappable power supplies and a hot-swappable fan tray.
All models include one RJ45 10/100/1000 EMP port, one console connector, one USB 2.0 high speed
(480Mbits/sec) connector and support for front-to-rear or rear-to-front chassis airflow.
OmniSwitch 6900-X20
OmniSwitch 6900-X40
OmniSwitch 6900-X72
OmniSwitch 6900-Q32
OmniSwitch 6900-T20
OmniSwitch 6900-T40
Hot-Swapping
Hot-swapping refers to the action of adding, removing, or replacing certain hardware components without
powering off your switch and disrupting other components in the chassis. This feature greatly facilitates
hardware upgrades and maintenance and also allows you to easily replace components in the unlikely
event of hardware failure. The following hardware components can be hot-swapped:
• Power supplies
• Transceivers
• Fan tray
• Plug-in modules
Note. Hot-swapping guidelines apply to the various modules. In some cases a reboot is required. Refer to
“Hot-Swapping Plug-In Modules” on page 3-33 for detailed information on hot-swapping plug-in
modules.
For information on adding and removing power supplies and plug-in modules, refer to Chapter 3, “Chassis
and Power Supplies.”
Hardware Monitoring
Automatic Monitoring
Automatic monitoring refers to the switch’s built-in sensors that automatically monitor operations. If an
error is detected (e.g., over-threshold temperature), the switch immediately sends a trap to the user. The
trap is displayed on the console in the form of a text error message.
LEDs
LEDs, which provide visual status information, are provided on the front and rear panels. LEDs are used
to indicate conditions, such as hardware and software status, link integrity, data flow, etc. For detailed
LED descriptions, refer to the corresponding hardware component section in the next chapter.
User-Driven Monitoring
User-driven hardware monitoring refers to CLI commands that are entered by the user in order to access
the current status of hardware components. The user enters “show” commands that output information to
the console. The Show commands for all the features are described in detail in the OmniSwitch CLI
Reference Guide.
Note. For information on configuring a Virtual Chassis (VC), refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Switch Management Guide.
Items Required
• Grounding wrist strap
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat-blade screwdriver
Site Preparation
Environmental Requirements
OmniSwitch 6900 switches have the following environmental and airflow requirements:
• The installation site must maintain a temperature between 0° and 45° Celsius (32° and 113° Fahren-
heit) and not exceed 95 percent maximum humidity (non-condensing) at any time.
• Be sure to allow adequate room for proper air ventilation at the front, back, and sides of the switch.
Refer to “Airflow Considerations” on page 2-4 for minimum clearance requirements. No clearance is
necessary at the top or bottom of the chassis.
Electrical Requirements
Note. Alcatel-Lucent switches must be installed by a professional installer. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure that proper grounding is available and that the installation meets applicable local and
national electrical codes.
Redundant AC Power. It is recommended that each AC outlet resides on a separate circuit. With
redundant AC, if a single circuit fails, the switch’s remaining power supplies (on separate circuits) can
remain operational.
• For switches using DC power, refer to the “DC Power Supply Connections” on page 3-34 for
more information.
2 Shielded cables (STP) offer some minimal level of additional protection over unshielded Ethernet
cables (UTP) but the use of a surge protector is still recommended.
• It is suggested to use STP Cat5e or better for 1Gbps Ethernet switches for any outdoor application or
applications where Ethernet cables come in close proximity to alternating current conductors.
• Always install cables according to manufacturer requirements.
3 For any connections where integrity of the cabling within a building ground is questionable (i.e outdoor
connections), copper Ethernet ports must be connected with an appropriate surge protection device, inline,
between the PSE and PD per the manufacturer’s recommendations for connection and grounding.
4 Caution should be taken for any cable connected to any outdoor device, not only on the device ground-
ing, but to ensure that any outdoor device cables that could carry surge currents, do not pass those surge
currents to upstream Ethernet switches.
5 Caution - Category 5e, Category 6, and Category 6a cables can store large amounts of static electricity
due to the dielectric properties of their construction materials in addition, this build up of electricity could
lead to a Cable Discharge Event (CDE). A CDE can occur due to the differential in charges on the cable
and the equipment it’s being connected to. It is recommended that installers momentarily ground all
copper Ethernet cables (especially in new cable runs) to a suitable and safe earth ground before connect-
ing them to the port.
Note. Failure to follow the above recommendations could result in voiding the warranty of the affected
ALE product.
Items Included
Your OmniSwitch 6900 includes the following items:
• OmniSwitch chassis with power supplies, per order
• Blank cover panel
• Rack mount brackets
• Country-specific power cord(s)
• Rubber table-mounting feet
• Attachment screws
• Assorted instructional cards, anti-static bags and additional packaging
Weight Considerations
Depending on model type, an empty OmniSwitch 6900 chassis weighs up to 7.78 kg (17.15 lbs).
When fully populated with fan tray, power supplies and plug-in modules, the OmniSwitch 6900 can weigh
up to 10.86 kg (23.95 lbs). (Weights to not include transceivers or cabling.)
Airflow Considerations
To ensure proper airflow, be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated area and provide minimum
recommended clearance at the front, back and sides of the switch.
Note. Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of the chassis.
Note. For additional information on cabling refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Switch Management
Guide.
For information on modifying these settings, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Switch Management Guide.
For more on configuring Ethernet ports, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Network Configuration Guide.
Pinouts
OmniSwitch 6900 RS-232 console ports use either an RJ-45 connector or a USB connector. (Refer to
diagrams below.) Three signals are used: Transmit Data (TXD), Receive Data (RXD) and Signal
Ground (GND).
TXD The data sent out from the console port to the receiving device.
RXD The data received by the console port from the sending device.
GND The common return for all signals on the interface.
Note. No hardware handshaking (RTS, CTS) is used. Instead, software flow control (XON, XOFF) is
required, where XON is equal to ready and XOFF is equal to not ready.
Note. If you have more than one power supply installed, be sure to plug in each power supply in rapid
succession, (i.e., within a few seconds of each other). This ensures that there will be adequate power for all
components throughout the boot process.
Component LEDs
During the boot process, component LEDs will flash and change color, indicating different stages of the
boot. For detailed information, including correct post-boot LED states, refer to “Chassis Status LEDs” on
page 3-19.
Once the switch has completely booted and you have accessed your computer’s terminal emulation soft-
ware via the console port, you are ready to log in to the switch’s Command Line Interface (CLI) and
configure basic information. Continue to “Your First Login Session” on page 2-9.
Important. You must be connected to the switch via the console port before initiating your first login
session. For information on Remote Configuration Load (RCL) and connecting via SSH or HTTPS, see
the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 Switch Management Guide.
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Note. A user account includes a login name, password, and user privileges. Privileges determine whether
the user has read or write access to the switch and which commands the user is authorized to execute. For
detailed information on setting up and modifying user accounts, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Switch
Management Guide.
Note. You should be connected to the switch via the console port before attempting to change IP
address information.
To change the default IP and mask, use the ip interface command. For example:
Verify your settings using the show ip interface command. See the OmniSwitch AOS Switch Manage-
ment Guide for additional information regarding EMP port addressing.
Note. Although you have configured the EMP with valid IP address information, you will not be able to
access the switch through this port (i.e. TELNET, FTP, HTTP, SSH or SNMP) until you have unlocked
these remote session types. See “Unlocking Session Types” on page 2-11 for more information.
Note. When you unlock session types, you are granting switch access to non-local sessions (e.g., Telnet).
As a result, users who know the correct user login and password will have remote access to the switch. For
more information on switch security, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Switch Management Guide.
You cannot specify more than one session type in a single command line. However, you can still unlock
multiple session types by using the aaa authentication command in succession. For example:
-> aaa authentication http local
Refer to the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide for complete aaa authentication command syntax options.
1 Be sure that you have logged into the switch as user type admin (see “Logging In to the Switch” on
page 2-9).
2 Enter the keyword password and press Enter.
Note. Be sure to remember or securely record all new passwords; overriding configured passwords on an
OmniSwitch is restricted.
4 You will be prompted to re-enter the password. Enter the password a second time.
New password settings are automatically saved in real time to the local user database; the user is not
required to enter an additional command in order to save the password information. Also note that new
password information is retained following a reboot. All subsequent login sessions, including those
through the console port, will require the new password to access the switch.
For detailed information on managing login information, including user names and passwords, refer to the
OmniSwitch AOS Switch Management Guide.
This chapter includes detailed information on the OmniSwitch 6900 chassis, as well as fan tray and power
supply components. Topics include:
• Technical specifications, page 3-4, page 3-7, page 3-10 and page 3-14.
• Switch mounting information, page 3-23.
• Power supplies and power supply redundancy, page 3-36.
• Temperature management, page 3-47.
• Chassis fan tray on page 3-48.
• Monitoring the chassis components via the Command Line Interface (CLI), page 3-48
E E
M M
P P
U
S
B
CONSOLE
U
S
B
B E F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
OK PS EMP
C D
Item Description
A Ethernet Management Port (EMP)
B USB Port (For information on using a USB flash drive, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Switch Management Guide.)
C Console Port
D Status LEDs
E 20 10G SFP+ Ports
F Expansion Module Slot
F R
OS6900-X20
A B C
PS1 PS2
Item Description
A Chassis Grounding Lug
B Fan Tray
C Power Supply Bays (OS6900-BP-F AC power supplies shown)
U
S
B
CONSOLE
U
S
B
B E F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
OK PS EMP
C D
Item Description
A Ethernet Management Port (EMP)
B USB Port (For information on using a USB flash drive, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Switch Management Guide.)
C Console Port
D Status LEDs
E 40 10G SFP+ Ports
F Expansion Module Slot
F R
OS6900-X40
A B C D
SLOT
3 PS1 PS2
Item Description
A Chassis Grounding Lug
B Expansion Module Slot
C Fan Tray
D Power Supply Bays
Note. For OS6900-X72 chassis specification, please refer to page page 3-7. For OS6900-T20 and
OS6900-T40 chassis specifications, please refer to page 3-10. For OS6900-Q32 chassis specification,
please refer to page page 3-14.
*Note On Chassis Versus Ambient Temperatures. Chassis temperature refers to the sensor reading of
the internal switch temperature (threshold or danger). Ambient temperature refers to the approximate room
temperature. The ambient temperature will typically be lower than the chassis temperature. Due to
different airflow characteristics, chassis temperatures will vary by model.
C D
F E
Ports 1 - 48 Ports 49 - 54
1/10G SFP+ 40G or 4X10G QSFP+
Note. For OS6900-X72 switches, the console and Ethernet Management Port (EMP) are located on the
rear panel. Refer to the rear panel diagram and descriptions below for more information.
Item Description
A USB Port (For information on using a USB flash drive, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Switch Management Guide.)
B Port Status LEDs*
C Chassis/System Status LEDs
D 1/10G SFP+ ports 1 through 48
E QSFP+ ports 49 through 54: providing 40G or optional 4X10G splitter cable support
*Refer to page 3-17 for detailed information on port LED behavior for OS6900-X72 switches.
A B C E F
Item Description
A Chassis Grounding Lug
B Ethernet Management Port (EMP) Status LED
C RJ-45 Ethernet Management Port (EMP)
D RJ-45 Console Management Port
E Fan Tray (Front-to-Rear Shown)
F Power Supply Bays
Note. For OS6900-X20 and OS6900-X40 chassis specifications, please refer to page page 3-4. For
OS6900-T20 and OS6900-T40 chassis specifications, please refer to page page 3-10. For OS6900-Q32
chassis specification, please refer to page page 3-14.
*Note On Chassis Versus Ambient Temperatures. Chassis temperature refers to the sensor reading of
the internal switch temperature (threshold or danger). Ambient temperature refers to the approximate room
temperature. The ambient temperature will typically be lower than the chassis temperature. Due to
different airflow characteristics, chassis temperatures will vary by model.
A
D E
B C
Item Description
A USB Port (For information on using a USB flash drive, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Switch Management Guide.)
B Console Port
C Status LEDs
D 20 10GBase-T Ports
E Expansion Module Slot
B C D
Item Description
A Ethernet Management Port (EMP)
B Chassis Grounding Lug
C Fan Tray
D Power Supply Bays
A
D E
B C
Item Description
A USB Port (For information on using a USB flash drive, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Switch Management Guide.)
B Console Port
C Status LEDs
D 40 10GBase-T Ports
E Expansion Module Slot
C D E
B
Item Description
A Ethernet Management Port (EMP)
B Chassis Grounding Lug
C Expansion Module Slot
D Fan Tray
E Power Supply Bays
Note. For OS6900-X20 and OS6900-X40 chassis specifications, please refer to page page 3-4. For
OS6900-Q32 chassis specification, please refer to page page 3-14.
*Note On Chassis Versus Ambient Temperatures. Chassis temperature refers to the sensor reading of
the internal switch temperature (threshold or danger). Ambient temperature refers to the approximate room
temperature. The ambient temperature will typically be lower than the chassis temperature. Due to
different airflow characteristics, chassis temperatures will vary by model.
Note. OS6900-T20 and OS6900-T40 switches do not support Category 5 (Cat 5) cable
B C D E
A
F G H I J
Ports 1 - 6 Ports 7 - 10 Ports 11 - 22 Ports 23 - 26 Ports 27 - 32
40G or 4X10G 40G 40G or 4X10G 40G 40G or 4X10G
Item Description
A Status LEDs
B Console Port (USB Form Factor - RS-232)
C RJ45 10/100/1000 Ethernet Management Port (EMP)
D USB Port (For information on using a USB flash drive, refer to the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8
Switch Management Guide.)
E Port Status LEDs*
F QSFP+ ports 1 through 6: providing 40G or optional 4X10G splitter cable support
G QSFP+ ports 7 through 10: providing 40G support only
H QSFP+ ports 11 through 22: providing 40G or optional 4X10G splitter cable support
I QSFP+ ports 23 through 26: providing 40G support only
J QSFP+ ports 27 through 32: providing 40G or optional 4X10G splitter cable support
*Refer to page 3-17 for detailed information on port LED behavior for OS6900-Q32 switches.
A B C
PS1 PS2
Item Description
A Chassis Grounding Lug
B Fan Tray1
C Power Supply Bays2
1 OS6900-Q32-specific fan trays must be used in the chassis. OS6900-Q32 fan trays are not
interchangeable with other OmniSwitch 6900 products. Fan trays are offered with two airflow options:
Front-to-Rear; Rear-to-Front.
2 OS6900-Q32 switches use 450W removable power supplies. Each power supply includes a cooling fan.
Airflow of installed power supplies must match the direction of the fan tray airflow. Options include
AC supplies: OS-PS-450W-A (Front-to-Rear); OS-PS-450W-D (Rear-to-Front) and OS-PS-450W-D
(Front-to-Rear).
Note. For OS6900-X20 and OS6900-X40 chassis specifications, refer to page 3-4. For OS6900-X72
chassis specifications, refer to page 3-7. For OS6900-T20 and OS6900-T40 chassis specifications, refer to
page 3-10.
GRN Blinking Green The GRN power save feature is not supported
on the OmniSwitch 6900. For OS6900
switches, this LED is used (in addition to the
OK and PS LEDs) to indicate an airflow
direction error between the power supplies and
fan tray, or a missing fan tray. For detailed
information on airflow mismatch, see
page 3-26.
EMP Solid Green EMP port link is up
*For OS6900-Q32 and OS6900-X72 port status LEDs, refer to page 3-17.
Port Speed
Admin
LED Display Link Status Transceiver Traffic VFL 1G/10G (SFP+)
Status
40G/4X10G (QSFP+)
Off Down Down N/A N/A N/A N/A
Off Up Down No N/A N/A N/A
10G (SFP+; Q32 Only)
Solid Green Up Up Yes No No
40G (QSFP+)
1G (SFP+; Q32 Only)
Solid Yellow Up Up Yes No No
4X10G (QSFP+)
Solid Blue Up Up Yes No Yes N/A
10G (SFP+; Q32 Only)
Blinking Green Up Up Yes Yes No
40G (QSFP+)
1G (SFP+; Q32 Only)
Blinking Yellow Up Up Yes Yes No
4X10G (QSFP+)
Blinking Blue Up Up Yes Yes Yes N/A
White* N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A 4X10G
Note. To manually configure network LED colors on OS6900-Q32 and OS6900-X72 switches, refer to the
interfaces beacon command in the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 CLI Reference Guide.
1 3
2 4
1 2 3 4
Item Description
A Lock Lever and Captive Screw
B SFP+ Ports
C Status LEDs
Power Consumption 19W (fully populated)
OS-XNI-U12
1 11
2 12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
C
Item Description
A Lock Lever and Captive Screw
B SFP+ Ports
C Status LEDs
Power Consumption 44W (fully populated)
OS-QNI-U3
B
C
Item Description
A Lock Lever and Captive Screw
B QSFP+ Ports
C Status LEDs
Power Consumption 34W (fully populated)
OS-HNI-U6
A
B D
Item Description
A Lock Lever and Captive Screw
B SFP+ Ports
C Status LEDs
D QSFP+ Ports
Power Consumption 37W (fully populated)
CAUTION - TRANSCEIVERS ARE CLASS 1M LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
OS-XNI-T8
Item Description
A Lock Lever and Captive Screw
B 10GBase-T Ports
C Status LEDs
Power Consumption 54W
Cable Supported Cat 5e; Cat 6; Cat 6a; Cat 7
Cable Distances 55 meters Cat 5e and Cat 6
100 meters Cat 6a and Cat 7
OS-XNI-U12E
A CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT
1 11
2 12
C
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Item Description
A Lock Lever and Captive Screw
B SFP+/FC Ports
C Status LEDs
Power Consumption 31W (max. power, fully populated)
Note. OS-XNI-U12E modules support 12X10G SFP+ or 12X2G/4G/8G Fibre Channel connections. An
Alcatel-Lucent Data Center License is required for Fibre Channel operation.
Airflow Recommendations
To ensure proper airflow, be sure that your switch is placed in a well-ventilated area and provide minimum
recommended clearance at the front, back and sides of the switch, as shown below. Restricted airflow can
cause your switch to overheat, which can lead to switch failure. Refer to the following important
guidelines regarding airflow:
• The switch supports both Front-to-Rear and Rear-to-Front airflow depending on the fan tray and power
supplies installed. The airflow direction of the power supplies and fan tray must be the same.
• Running a mismatched fan tray or power supply will cause an error and trap to be displayed.
Eventually the mismatched configuration will cause the chassis to reboot to avoid overheating.
• Follow the guidelines below regarding the minimum clearance requirements when mounting
the chassis.
Note. Clearance is not required at the top and bottom of the chassis.
Front-to-Rear Airflow
The OmniSwitch 6900 fan tray and power supplies are located at the rear of the switch and draw air
through the intake vents located at the top-front of the chassis. The air is directed straight through the
chassis’ module compartment and past the switch’s circuit boards. Airflow is then exhausted through
their vents.
Rear-to-Front Airflow
The OmniSwitch 6900 fan tray and power supplies are located at the rear of the switch and draw air
through their vents located at the rear of the chassis. The air is directed straight through the chassis’
module compartment and past the switch’s circuit boards. Airflow is then exhausted through the air vents
on the top-front of the chassis.
Airflow Mismatch
If an airflow mismatch is detected at bootup, OK and PS LEDs blink green/amber and the GRN LED
blinks green (see “Chassis Status LEDs” on page 3-16), warnings display, and the switch continuously
reboots until the issue is corrected.
If an airflow mismatch is detected after the switch has fully booted (e.g., when a fan tray or power supply
is hot-inserted) OK and PS LEDs blink amber and the GRN LED blinks green (see “Chassis Status LEDs”
on page 3-16, warnings displayed, switch will reboot when it reaches temperature danger threshold.
Color Coding
To help users avoid mismatched fan trays and power supplies, rear-to-front components are marked with
purple color coding. (Front-to-rear components use standard product colors.)
Note. Because they regulate airflow and help protect internal chassis components, blank cover panels
should be installed over empty module slots and power supply bays at all times.
Rack-Mounting
Refer to the following important guidelines before installing the chassis in a rack:
• Two people are required to rack mount the switch: One person to lift the chassis into position and one
person to secure the chassis to the rack using the rack mount screws.
• The chassis has rack-mount flanges that support standard 19-inch rack mount installations.
• Alcatel-Lucent does not provide rack-mount screws. Use the screws supplied by the rack vendor.
• To prevent a rack from becoming top heavy, it is recommended that you install the switch at the bottom
of the rack whenever possible.
• If you are installing the switch in a relay rack, be sure to install and secure the rack per rack
manufacturer’s specifications.
To rack mount the switch, follow the steps below.
Note. Because of the overall chassis depth, additional support braces are used to support the rear of the
chassis and prevent sagging in the rack. These braces are required for all rack-mound installations.
2 Attach two slot rails to the left and right side of the chassis.
3 One person should lift and position the chassis until the rack-mount flanges are flush with the
rack post.
4 Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes marked in step 1.
5 Once the holes are aligned, the second person should insert a screw through the bottom hole on each
flange. Tighten both screws until they are secure.
Chassis Front
6 From the back of the chassis and with the flanges facing out, insert the slide-in braces into the slot rails
until they meet the rack posts.
Chassis Rear
7 The chassis installation should be level. Be sure that the holes and flanges of the slide-in brace are
aligned with the corresponding holes at the front of the rack.
8 Once the flanges are aligned, install the remaining screws in all four flanges. Be sure that all screws are
securely tightened.
Note. Never rack mount OS6900 switches using only the front-installed rack mount flanges. Due to the
chassis overall depth, OS6900 switches must be mounted using additional support braces (available from
Alcatel-Lucent) or by attaching flanges to the mid portion of the chassis (using the threaded holes
provided). Failure to properly mount the switch may result in the chassis sagging in the rack or damage to
the switch and its components. Refer to the following sections for more information.
4 One person should lift and position the chassis until the mid-mount flanges are flush with the rack post.
5 Align the holes in the flanges with the rack holes marked in step 3.
6 Once the holes are aligned, the second person should insert a screw through the bottom hole on each
flange. Tighten both screws until they are secure.
7 Once the flanges are aligned, install the remaining screws. Be sure that all screws are securely
tightened.
Weight Considerations
Depending on model type, an empty OmniSwitch 6900 chassis weighs up to 7.78 kg (17.15 lbs).
When fully populated with fan tray, power supplies and plug-in modules, the OmniSwitch 6900 can weigh
up to 10.86 kg (23.95 lbs). (Weights to not include transceivers or cabling.)
Proper Clearance
For a standalone unit, be sure that adequate clearance has been provided for chassis airflow and that you
have placed the chassis within reach of all required AC outlets. For recommended airflow allowances,
refer to page 3-24.
Note. Chassis must be placed “right side up.” Never attempt to operate a switch while it is placed on its
top or side.
Plug-In Modules
Hot-Swapping Plug-In Modules
Hot-swapping guidelines apply to the various plug-in modules. In some cases a reboot is required. Refer to
the table below for the supported hot-swap scenarios for each plug-in module.
Hot-Swap Steps
1 Disconnect all cables from transceivers on module to be hot-swapped.
3 Extract the module from the chassis and wait approximately 30 seconds before inserting replacement.
5 Wait for a ChassisSupervisor niMgr notification similar to the following to display on the console:
Note. When installing plug-in modules, the transceivers must not be installed. Otherwise, the transceivers
will interfere with the module’s lock lever.
1 With the lock lever in the open position, insert the module into the chassis card guides and slide the
module straight back.
2 When the bottom portion of the lever meets the chassis, be sure that the catches grab the chassis sheet
metal, then push the lever up and back as shown. This will fully seat the module in the chassis backplane.
2 Pull down on the lock lever to release the plug-in module from the chassis backplane.
3 Using the lock lever as a handle, pull the plug-in module straight back and out of the chassis.
Power Supplies
OmniSwitch 6900 power supplies are located at the rear of the switch chassis. Two slots are provided. If a
second power supply is installed, it will assume a standby role.
Please note that the OS6900 does not provide an on/off switch. Connecting an installed power supply to a
power source will boot the switch. Likewise, disconnecting all installed power supplies from a power
source will power off the switch.
Airflow Direction
Power supplies are available in front-to-rear airflow or rear-to-front airflow models. Fan trays are also
direction-specific (front-to-rear or rear-to-front). When installing power supplies, they must match the
airflow direction of the fan tray. (See “Airflow Mismatch” on page 3-26 for more information.)
AC Power Supply
Status LED
Lock Tab
AC Connector
Air Vent
Handle
DC Power Supply
Status LED
Lock Tab
DC Connector
Air Vent
Handle
Connection Details
Connect the power supply using the supplied DC cable. The cable consists of three 12AWG wires
(Green/Yellow, Black, Red).
One end of the cable has a three pin connector in a plastic housing that is inserted into a three pin input
connector on the power supply. The other end of the cable is connected to a fuse panel or other source of
-48VDC power.
Observe proper polarity when connecting to a fuse panel. The cable wire leads must be connected as
follows:
• Green/yellow - ground
• Black - return
• Red - -48VDC
Lock Tab
2 Slide the power supply back until it is securely seated in the chassis backplane.When the connector is
fully seated, the lock tab will click and hold the power supply in place.
3 Plug the power cord (provided) into the power supply’s socket.
Note. The chassis does not provide an on/off switch. Connecting a the power supplies to a power source
will boot the switch.
2 Pressing the lock tab toward the right, as shown, will free the power supply from the chassis. While
pressing the lock tab, pull the power supply straight back and out of the chassis slot.
Lock Tab
Note. If you are not replacing the power supply, be sure to install a blank cover panel over the empty
power supply bay.
Important. The fan tray is a required component. Never attempt to operate the switch without a fan
tray installed
Airflow Direction
The fan tray is available in front-to-rear airflow or rear-to-front airflow models. Power supplies are also
direction-specific (front-to-rear or rear-to-front). When installing a fan tray in the chassis, it must match
the airflow direction of the power supplies. (See “Airflow Mismatch” on page 3-26 for more information.)
Important. The switch should not run without a fan tray more than 60 seconds to prevent over heating.
2 When the fan tray is firmly seated in the chassis, tighten the two captive screws at the left and right
sides of the fan tray’s front panel.
To view more detailed information, use the show module long command:
To check the switch’s current temperature status, use the show temperature command:
For more information about this command, see the “Chassis Management and Monitoring Commands”
chapter in the OmniSwitch AOS Release 8 CLI Reference Guide
Temperature Errors
The switch monitors the ambient air temperature at all times via an onboard sensor. If an over-temperature
condition occurs, there are two different levels of error severity:
• Warning threshold has been exceeded
• Danger threshold has been exceeded
Warning Threshold
If the temperature exceeds the switch’s user-configurable warning threshold, the switch sends out a trap.
Traps are printed to the console in the form of text error messages.
When the warning threshold has been exceeded, switch operations remain active. However, it is
recommended that immediate steps be taken to address the over-temperature condition.
Addressing warning threshold temperature conditions may include:
• Checking for a chassis airflow obstruction
• Checking the ambient room temperature
• Checking the fan tray status using the show fan command. See page page 3-48 for more information.
• Verifying that the warning threshold has not been manually set too low.
Note. For the OS6900’s default warning threshold value, refer to the specifications on page 3-2. The
default value may be configured using the temp-threshold command; the currently-configured warning
threshold may be viewed using the show temperature command.
For more information about this command, see the “Chassis Management and Monitoring Commands”
chapter in the OmniSwitch CLI Reference Guide.
This appendix provides information on regulatory agency compliance and safety for OmniSwitch 6900
switches.
Treatment applied at end of life of the product in these countries shall comply with the applicable national
laws implementing directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
CB FB
Standards Compliance
The product bears the CE mark. In addition it is in compliance with the following other safety and
EMC standards:
All hardware switching modules used in an OmniSwitch 6900 switch comply with Class A standards.
Modules with copper connectors meet Class A requirements using unshielded (UTP) cables.
Safety Standards
• UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition
• EN 60950-1 with Amendment II
• IEC 60950-1 2nd Edition
• AS/NZS TS-001 and 60950: Australia
• UL-AR, Argentina
• TUV,UL-GS Mark, Germany
• NOM-019 SCFI, Mexico
• EN 60825-1 Laser
• EN 60825-2 Laser
• CDRH Laser
• CB Certification per IEC 60950-1, Second Edition)
EMC Standards
• FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
• ICES-003 Class A
• EN 55022: Class A
• CISPR 22 Class A
• AS/NZS 3548 Class A
• VCCI Class A; A1 and A2
• EN 55024: (Immunity)
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
• EN 61000-4-2
• EN 61000-4-3
• EN 61000-4-4
• EN 61000-4-5
• EN 61000-4-6
• EN 61000-4-8
• EN 61000-4-11
Environmental Standards
• ETS 300 019 Storage Class 1.1
• ETS 300 019 Transportation Class 2.3
• ETS 300 019 Stationary Use Class 3.1
JATE
This equipment meets the requirements of the Japan Approvals Institute of Telecommunications
Equipment (JATE).
VCCI
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Installation Warning
Only personnel knowledgeable in basic electrical and mechanical procedures should install or maintain
this equipment.
Français: Toute installation ou remplacement de l'appareil doit être réalisée par du personnel qualifié et
compétent.
Deutsch: Dieses Gerät soll nur von Personal installiert oder gewartet werden, welches in elektrischen und
mechanischen Grundlagen ausgebildet ist.
Español: Estos equipos deben ser instalados y atendidos exclusivamente por personal adecuadamente
formado y capacitado en técnicas eléctricas y mecánicas.
Advertencia de instalación
Solamente el personal bien informado en procedimientos eléctricos y mecánicos básicos debe instalar o
mantener este equipo.
Clase de seguridad
Cumple con 21CFR 1040.10 y 1040.11 ó sus equivalentes.