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NETGEAR M6100 Chassis Switch
Hardware I nstallat ion G ui de
September 2014
202-11459-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 NETGEAR M6100 Chassis Switch Hardware I nstallat ion G ui de September 2014 202-11459-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Install an M6100 Series Switch Blade ........
  • Page 4 M6100 Switch Chassis..........70 Switch Blades for M6100 Switch Chassis ....... 76...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 About The M6100 Chassis Switch

    About the M6100 Chassis Switch This chapter describes the NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis and includes the following sections: • Overview of the M6100 Chassis Switches • Management Ports • M6100 Three Slot Switch Chassis XCM8903 • Package Contents For information about installing the switches, see Chapter 5, Install an M6100 Series Chassis.

  • Page 6: Overview Of The M6100 Chassis Switches

    • Load sharing on multiple ports • The switch blades for the M6100 Switch Chasis provide high port density and scalability for midsized networks. The specific capabilities of the switch are determined by the switch blades installed in the chassis. For more information about individual switch blades, see Chapter 2, M6100 Switch Blades.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    • Access to the fan controllers • Attachment point for optional chassis ground • Package Contents The M6100 Chassis Switch is packed and shipped separately. The XCM8903SK package contains the following items: M6100 Chassis Switch • XCM8944 switch blade •...
  • Page 8 Managed switch administration guide Managed switch installation guide This hardware installation guide Installation guide • Individual daughter cards are packaged separately and the package includes the following items: XCM89P or XCM89UP daughter card • Installation guide • About the M6100 Chassis Switch...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 M6100 Switch Blades

    M6100 Switch Blades This chapter includes the following sections: • Blade and Accessory Features • M6100 Switch Blade Front Panels • Safety Instructions...

  • Page 10: Blade And Accessory Features

    XCM89UP UPoE daughter card. For use with XCM8944 and XCM8948 blades. • The M6100 Chassis Switch can be freestanding, or rack-mounted in a wiring closet or an equipment room. For information about features for this product, visit the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com.

  • Page 11: M6100 Switch Blade Front Panels

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis M6100 Switch Blade Front Panels The following figures show the front panels of the M6100 Series Switch Blades. The front panel contains LEDs, a Reset button, 1G copper ports or 1G fiber ports, 1G copper/fiber combo ports, and 10G copper/fiber combo ports. The SFP+ ports support any combination of ProSAFE 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module AXM761, ProSAFE 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Module AXM762, or ProSAFE 10GBASE-LRM SFP+ Module AXM763.
  • Page 12 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Figure 3. M6100 series front panels Table 1. LED descriptions for M6100 Series Switches Description Blade Power Solid green. The system is operating normally. • Blinking green. A PoE daughter board is present and the system is operating •...
  • Page 13 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Table 1. LED descriptions for M6100 Series Switches (continued) Description 1G SFP ports SPD/Link/ACT LED: LED per port) Off. No SFP module link is established on the port. • Solid green. A valid 1000 Mbps SFP module link is established on the port.

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a • lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock. NETGEAR recommends that only a trained service technician service components inside these compartments. If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and •...
  • Page 15 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis approved for your country. The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cable must be greater than the ratings marked on the product.
  • Page 16 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis M6100 Switch Blades...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Power Supply Units

    The M6100 Switch Chassis is powered by 100-240 VAC power supply units (PSUs). AC power supplies in the M6100 series switch chassis are fully fault tolerant and load-sharing in an N+1 configuration. After the system is properly configured, if one PSU fails, the others provide sufficient power to operate a fully loaded switch.

  • Page 18: Overview Of The 100-240 Vac Power Supply Unit Aps1000W

    Overview of the 100-240 VAC Power Supply Unit APS1000W The following figure shows the 100-240 VAC UL-listed accessory power supply unit (PSU). The power supply bay in an M6100 series switch can accommodate up to four hot-swappable PSUs. Back Front Figure 4.

  • Page 19: Safety

    Before installing a NETGEAR PSU into your network, do the following: Read the latest installation and safety information provided in this chapter and in •...

  • Page 20: Install A Psu

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis When the PSU is outside the chassis (not installed), do not plug the PSU into an electrical outlet. Plugging an uninstalled PSU into an electrical outlet exposes you to a hazardous energy and is a potential fire hazard.

  • Page 21: Remove Or Replace A Psu

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Remove or Replace a PSU CAUTION: The PSU might be hot to the touch; use thermal protective gloves when handling the PSU during removal.  To remove or replace a PSU: Leave the AC power cord in place or replace it: If you are replacing only the power supply and you will use the existing AC power •...

  • Page 22: Install Blank Psu Panels

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Install Blank PSU Panels  To install a blank PSU panel: Remove the PSU from the PSU slot. CAUTION: The PSU might be hot to the touch; use thermal protective gloves when handling the PSU during removal.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Site Preparation

    Site Preparation The information in this chapter is intended for the system administrator, network equipment technician, network manager, or facilities manager responsible for installing and managing the network hardware. The chapter assumes a working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations and a familiarity with communications protocols that are used on interconnected LANs.

  • Page 24: Plan Your Site

    For switch blade specifications, see Switch on page 76. Blades for M6100 Switch Chassis Operating Environment Requirements Verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements. Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards. During the early planning stages of installing or modifying your LAN, it is important that you develop a thorough understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry.
  • Page 25 Be sure that all system environmental requirements are met, such as ambient • temperature and humidity. NETGEAR recommends that you consult an electrical contractor for Note: commercial building and wiring specifications. Site Preparation...
  • Page 26 10 percent and 95 percent relative humidity (non-condensing) for short intervals. Chassis Spacing Requirements NETGEAR recommends placing no more than three chassis next to each other because of chassis-to-chassis heating. Use the following spacing guidelines when you install your...
  • Page 27 To ensure proper airflow through a switch, refer to the following recommendations when you install the switch: The M6100 chassis switch requires a minimum of 1.5 inches (4 cm) around both the left • and right sides of the chassis from any cabinet wall or other obstruction for proper airflow.
  • Page 28 • connection at the chassis. This ensures good grounding between the chassis, rack, and earth ground. Because building codes vary worldwide, NETGEAR strongly Note: recommends that you consult an electrical contractor to ensure proper equipment grounding for your specific installation.

  • Page 29: Power Supply Requirements

    In regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, NETGEAR recommends that you plug • your system into a surge suppressor.
  • Page 30 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis WARNING: The chassis does not have a switch for turning power to the unit on and off. For systems using an AC power supply, power to the chassis is disconnected by removing the wall plug from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Install An M6100 Series Chassis

    CAUTION: Correct lifting of the M6100 Switch Chassis requires two people. Before you lift a M6100 Switch Chassis, make sure that the chassis is empty to prevent unnecessary weight. This also prevents damage to the system components due to possible system chassis flex when you are...

  • Page 32: Unpack The Xcm8903 Chassis

    Make sure that all items are present. See on page 7. Package Contents If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR Note: reseller for replacement. Inspect the products and accessories for damage. Report any damage immediately.

  • Page 33: Attach The Sliding Rails

    Pull out the inner and intermediate rails until they are securely locked. Place the front bracket on the outer rail. Align the first hole of the outer rail with the sixth hole of the bracket and screw the bracket to the rail. Install an M6100 Series Chassis...
  • Page 34 Repeat Steps 1-5 for the other rail.  To attach the sliding rails to the chassis: Release and detach the inner rail from the sliding rail. Align the five holes on the inner rail to the switch chassis. Install an M6100 Series Chassis...
  • Page 35 Place the right outer rail on the inner right of the rack opposite from the left outer rail, aligning the front and rear brackets with the screw holes in your rack. Screw the rail to the rack as shown in the following illustration. Install an M6100 Series Chassis...

  • Page 36: Rack-Mount The Chassis

    To rack-mount the chassis: Slide the outer sliding rails forward and out of the rack. Verify that each outer sliding rail is locked in the forward position. Horizontally install the system halfway into the sliding outer rails. Install an M6100 Series Chassis...

  • Page 37: Bracket-Mount The Chassis

    To bracket-mount the chassis: Partially screw two of the included screws into the rack where you want the bottom of the chassis to rest. Rest the bottom of the chassis’s brackets on the two screws. Install an M6100 Series Chassis...

  • Page 38: Ground The M6100 Chassis Switch

    = ACT Ground the M6100 Chassis Switch Although grounding the M6100 chassis switch is optional, NETGEAR recommends that you do this. A grounding point with integrated pem-nuts is provided on the back of the chassis. You need the following materials to ground the chassis: Two 10-24 screws •...
  • Page 39 Crimp the lug onto the cable according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Insert the screws through the lug and into the grounding point on the back of the chassis. Connect the other end of the wire to a known reliable earth ground point at your site. Install an M6100 Series Chassis...
  • Page 40 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Install an M6100 Series Chassis...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Install M6100 Series Switch Blades

    Install M6100 Series Switch Blades The chapter describes how to install the switch blades in the M6100 chassis switch. All switch blade types are hot-swappable. The chapter includes the following sections: • Install an M6100 Series Switch Blade • Connect Network Interface Cables •...

  • Page 42: Install An M6100 Series Switch Blade

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Install an M6100 Series Switch Blade You need the following tools and equipment to install an M6100 series switch blade: No. 2 Phillips screwdriver • Appropriate type of cable for any ports on the module •...
  • Page 43 Finger-tighten or use a screwdriver to turn the front panel screws on each injector/ejector handle clockwise and completely down. When the screw is fully tightened, the yellow band around the captive screw is completely hidden. CAUTION: Be careful to avoid over torquing and stripping the screw heads. Install M6100 Series Switch Blades...

  • Page 44: Connect Network Interface Cables

    For more information about LED activity, see on page 11. M6100 Switch Blade Front Panels Displaying Slot Status Information Assuming that no problems occurred with the module, the command show chassis displays information about the module including general information about the module...

  • Page 45: Remove An M6100 Switch Blade

    Switch User Manual and the NETGEAR M6100 Chassis Switch CLI Manual. Remove an M6100 Switch Blade This section describes how to remove blades from a M6100 series switch chassis. Switch blades are hot-swappable. You do not need to power the system off to remove a module.

  • Page 46: Blank Front Panels

    CAUTION: Blank front panels must be correctly installed in all unoccupied slots in a M6100 series switch chassis to ensure conformance to FCC requirements as well as to maintain adequate airflow through the switch. Install M6100 Series Switch Blades...

  • Page 47: Install A Blank Front Panel

    Remove the blank front panel from the front of the switch. Install a switch blade in the open slot. For more information about installing switch blades, see Install an M6100 Series Switch on page 42. Blade Install M6100 Series Switch Blades...
  • Page 48 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Install M6100 Series Switch Blades...

  • Page 49: Chapter 7 Install Or Remove Daughter Cards

    Install or Remove Daughter Cards This chapter includes the following sections: on page 50 • Install a Daughter Card on page 51 • Remove a Daughter Card...

  • Page 50: Install A Daughter Card

    The PoE and UpoE daughter cards XCM89P and XCM89UP add PoE functionality to the ports on the XCM8944 and XCM8948 switch blades. You must remove the switch blades from the M6100 Switch Chassis before you install the daughter card. ...

  • Page 51: Remove A Daughter Card

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Remove a Daughter Card  To remove a PoE card: Remove the switch blade from the M6100 chassis switch. For more information about removing switch blades, see Remove an M6100 Switch on page 45. Blade Loosen the spring-loaded captive retaining screws on the PoE card until they pop up.
  • Page 52 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Install or Remove Daughter Cards...

  • Page 53: Chapter 8 Replace M6100 Series Switch Chassis Components

    Replace M6100 Series Switch Chassis Components The chapter includes the following sections: • Install the Fan Tray • Remove the Fan Tray...

  • Page 54: Install The Fan Tray

     To remove a fan tray from the M6100 series switch chassis: Locate the captive screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray. Replace M6100 Series Switch Chassis Components...
  • Page 55 Support the bottom of the fan tray with your free hand as you slide the fan tray completely out from the fan tray slot. CAUTION: Be sure that you use both hands to support the weight of the fan tray during removal. Replace M6100 Series Switch Chassis Components...
  • Page 56 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Replace M6100 Series Switch Chassis Components...

  • Page 57: Appendix A Safety Information

    Failure to follow this safety information can lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment. NETGEAR recommends that only trained service personnel perform service to the switches and their components. Trained service personnel have read all related installation manuals, have the...

  • Page 58: Considerations Before Installing

    To remove power from the system, you must unplug all power cords from wall outlets. • The power cord is the device used to disconnect from the main power source. Disconnect all power before removing the back panel of any NETGEAR switch, unless • otherwise instructed by a product specific maintenance procedure.

  • Page 59: General Safety Precautions

    Installing Power Supply Units For the ratings and power requirements of each power supply unit, see Appendix B, Specifications, or the data sheet for the power supply at www.netgear.com. Technical WARNING: Be sure that the requirements listed in this section are satisfied when installing all power supplies.

  • Page 60: Selecting Power Supply Cords

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis When you install multiple power supplies, connect each power supply to a different, • independent overcurrent protection device, such as a circuit breaker. If a single power source fails, it affects only that power supply to which it is connected. If all the power supplies on a single switch are connected to the same power source, the entire switch is vulnerable to a power failure.

  • Page 61: Poe Devices

    IEEE 802.3af. Fiber Optic Ports—Optical Safety The following safety warnings apply to all optical devices used in NETGEAR equipment that are removable or directly installed in an I/O module or chassis system. Such devices include but are not limited to small form-factor pluggable (SFP) modules (or mini-GBICs) and enhanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) modules.

  • Page 62: Sfp (Mini-Gbic) And Sfp+ Regulatory Compliance

    • Voltage Directives UL and/or CSA registered component for North America • 47 CFR Part 15, Class A when installed into NETGEAR products • NETGEAR optical modules are tested to work in all supported Note: NETGEAR switches. NETGEAR recommends that all customers use NETGEAR optical modules in their NETGEAR switches.

  • Page 63: Hinweise Zur Installation

    Sicherstellen, dass Ihre Netzteile die Anforderungen an die Strom- oder • Wechselstromversorgung vor Ort für alle Netzwerkgeräte erfüllen. Bei den NETGEAR-Produkten handelt es sich um digitale Geräte der Klasse A gemäß • Teil 15 der FCC-Richtlinien und anderen internationalen Richtlinien. Der Gerätebetrieb unterliegt den folgenden Voraussetzungen: (1) Das Gerät kann schädliche Interferenzen...

  • Page 64: Installation Von Netzteilen

    Leistungsbedarf finden sich in den Installationsanweisungen für das jeweilige Netzteil (Power Supply Unit, PSU). Folgende Anforderungen müssen unbedingt erfüllt sein: Wenn der mit Wechsel- oder Gleichstrom betriebene Switch von NETGEAR mit einem • externen grünen/gelben Erdungskabel ausgestattet ist, dann muss zunächst dieses Erdungskabel zwischen der Grundplatte und einem geeigneten Erdungspunkt angeschlossen werden, bevor andere Verbindungen zum Gerät hergestellt werden;...

  • Page 65: Wartungssicherheit

    -komponenten verwenden. Die Nichtbeachtung dieser Anweisungen kann zu Schäden an der Ausrüstung oder sogar zu einem Verstoß gegen die erforderlichen Sicherheitsbestimmungen und EMV-Vorschriften führen. Die Abdeckung der Grundplatte darf nur durch Personal von NETGEAR entfernt werden. • Das System enthält keine vom Kunden zu wartenden Komponenten. Reparaturen am System sind von einem Werkstechniker von NETGEARs durchzuführen.

  • Page 66: Allgemeine Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

    Auswahl der Stromkabel Je nachdem, welchen Switch Sie erworben haben, werden die Wechselstromnetzteile von NETGEAR entweder nur mit einem 110-VAC-Kabel oder mit einem 110-VAC-Kabel und einem 208/220-VAC-Kabel geliefert. Die von NETGEAR gelieferten Stromkabel sind nur für den Einsatz in den Vereinigten Staaten und Kanada ausgelegt und zugelassen. Stromkabel für den Einsatz außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten und Kanada werden normalerweise von einem...

  • Page 67: Lichtleiteranschlüsse: Optische Sicherheit

    Vor dem Anschließen des Wechselstromkabels an ein Netzteil muss sichergestellt werden, dass die Steckdose vorschriftsgemäß geerdet ist. Hinweis: Die Bauvorschriften sind weltweit verschieden; NETGEAR empfiehlt daher ausdrücklich, einen Elektroinstallateur zu beauftragen, um die sachgemäße Geräteerdung und Stromverteilung für Ihre spezifische Installation sicherzustellen.
  • Page 68 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Safety Information...

  • Page 69: Appendix B Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This appendix includes the following technical specifications: • M6100 Switch Chassis • Switch Blades for M6100 Switch Chassis • Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 70: M6100 Switch Chassis

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis M6100 Switch Chassis Table 3. M6100 Switch Chassis technical specifications Physical Characteristics XCM8903 Chassis Width: 17.01 inches (432 cm) Height: 6.93 inches (175.9 cm) Depth: 17.39 inches (44.16 cm) Weight (empty): 27.34 lb (12.4 kg) Weight (fully loaded with 3 x XCM8924X and 4 x APS1000W): 69.67 lbs (31.6 kg)
  • Page 71 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Table 3. M6100 Switch Chassis technical specifications (continued) Feature M6100 IEEE Network Protocol and IEEE 802.3i, (10BASE-T) • Standards compatibility IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) • IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE–T) • IEEE802.3af (DTE Power via MDI) • IEEE802.3at (DTE Power via MDI enhancements) •...
  • Page 72 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Table 3. M6100 Switch Chassis technical specifications (continued) Layer 3 routing IP routing • • ARP aging • Static routes • Loopback interfaces • Tunnel interfaces • Routing Information Protocol (RIP) • DHCP relay • Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) •...
  • Page 73 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Table 3. M6100 Switch Chassis technical specifications (continued) Access control lists • Differentiated Services • Class of Service (CoS) • Auto-VoIP • iSCSI optimization • Chassis Firmware synchronization • Nonstop forwarding • L2/L3 multicast Multicast filtering and forwarding •...
  • Page 74 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Table 3. M6100 Switch Chassis technical specifications (continued) Data center technology Priority flow control • Data center bridging • Enhanced transmission selection • FIP snooping • MAC address entries XCM8944/44F/48/24X = 32K entries • Performance Forwarding Modes: Store-and-Forward •...
  • Page 75 NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Table 3. M6100 Switch Chassis technical specifications (continued) Front panel port bandwidth 96 Gbps front port (XCM8948) • 160 Gbps front port (XCM8944 and 8944F) • 480 Gbps front port (XCM8924X) • 88 Gbps backplane (all blades) •...

  • Page 76: Switch Blades For M6100 Switch Chassis

    NETGEAR M6100 Switch Chassis Switch Blades for M6100 Switch Chassis Table 4. Switch blade technical specifications Feature XCM8944 XCM8944F XCM8948 XCM8924X Heat dissipation 8519.2 with XCM89UP 466.49 10018 with 600.32 (Btu/hr) output at 2400W XCM89UP output at 2880W 202.66 without PoE daughter card 151.04 without PoE...

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