Arista DCS-7050TX-48 Quick Start Manual
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7050TX Series Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Data Center Switches
Models
DCS-7050TX-64
DCS-7050TX-48
Arista Networks
www.aristanetworks.com
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Summary of Contents for Arista DCS-7050TX-48
- Page 1 © Copyright 2014 Arista Networks, Inc. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Arista Networks and the Arista logo are trademarks of Arista Networks, Inc in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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Page 2: Chapter 1 Overview
Important! Ultimate disposal of this product should be in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Safety Information Refer to the Arista Networks document Safety Information and Translated Safety Warnings available at: http://www.aristanetworks. com/en/support/docs/eos 7050TX Series Quick Start Guide... -
Page 3: Obtaining Technical Assistance
Obtaining Technical Assistance Any customer, partner, reseller or distributor holding a valid Arista Service Contract can obtain technical support in any of the following ways: Email: support@aristanetworks.com. This is the easiest way to create a new service request. Include a detailed description of the problem and the output of “show tech-support”. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Preparation
Chapter 2 Preparation Site Selection The following criteria should be considered when selecting a site to install the switch: Temperature and Ventilation: For proper ventilation, install the switch where there is ample airflow to the front and back of the switch. The ambient temperature should not go below 0° or exceed 40° C. Important! To prevent the switch from overheating, do not operate it in an area where the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C (104°F). -
Page 5: Tools Required For Installation
Power Requirements: The switch requires one of this circuit — 100-240 VAC~ 50-60 Hz 6.5A - 3A. Two circuits provide redundancy protection. Section 4.1 describes power cable requirements. Important! The power input plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times; it provides the primary method of disconnecting power from the system. -
Page 6: Chapter 3 Rack Mounting The Switch
Chapter 3 Rack Mounting the Switch Important! The rack mounting procedure is identical for all switches covered by this guide. Illustrations in this chapter depict the mounting of DCS-7050TX-64, DCS-7050TX-48 switch. The accessory kit provides components for installing the switch in two-post and four-post racks. -
Page 7: Attaching Mounting Brackets To The Chassis
3.1.1 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis This procedure attaches mounting brackets to the switch chassis (Figure Step 1 Align the mounting brackets with the attachment pins to obtain the desired mounting position. Step 2 Place the bracket flush on the chassis with attachment pins protruding through key-openings. Step 3 Slide the bracket toward the front flange until the bracket clip locks with an audible click. -
Page 8: Four-Post Rack Mount
After completing the two-post rack mount, proceed to Chapter 4: Cabling the Switch. Four-Post Rack Mount The switch is mounted onto a four-post rack by assembling two rails onto the rear posts, sliding the switch onto the rails, then securing the switch to the front posts. The installation kit provides the following four-post mounting parts: ... - Page 9 Figure 7: Improper Bracket Mount Example for Four-Post Rack Mount 3.2.1 Attaching Mounting Brackets to the Chassis Figure 8 displays the front bracket alignment for mounting the switch into a four post rack. Figure 8: Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch Chassis This procedure attaches mounting brackets to the switch chassis as depicted by Figure Step 1...
- Page 10 Figure 9: Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Switch Chassis 3.2.2 Assembling the Rails onto the Equipment Rack Rail-rods and rail-slides assemble into two identical rails. Each rail connects a front post to a rear post. When the rails are installed, the switch slides on the rails into the rack. Each bracket includes a screw that attaches the switch to the rail.
- Page 11 Step 2 Attach rail to the right rack post by inserting the rack plugs in the rod into post slots (Figure inset A). The slide assembly must be inside the right posts, relative to the left rack posts. If the rack plugs were previously removed, use bolts to attach the rail to the rack. Step 3 Attach the slide end of the rail to the front post by extending the rail end past the post, then contracting the rail while guiding the rack plugs into the post (Figure...
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Page 12: Chapter 4 Cabling The Switch
Figure 13: Attaching the Switch to the Rack Posts After completing the four-post rack mount, proceed to Chapter 4: Cabling the Switch. Chapter 4 Cabling the Switch Connecting Power Cables Important! Installation of this equipment must comply with local and national electrical co des. If necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance. -
Page 13: Connecting Serial And Management Cables
The AC power supply connects to a circuit that provides 100-240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, and 6.5A - 3A. Figure 14 displays an AC power supply, including the power socket on the right side of the module Figure 14: AC Power Supply The power supplies require power cables that comply with IEC-320 an d have a C13 plug. -
Page 14: Chapter 5 Configuring The Switch
Caution Excessive bending can damage interface cables, especially optical cables. Chapter 5 Configuring the Switch Arista switches ship from the factory in Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) mode. ZTP configures the switch without user intervention by downloading a startup configuration file or a boot script from a location specified by a DHCP server. -
Page 15: Appendix A Status Indicators
When the management port IP address is configured, use this command to access the switch from a host, using the address configured in step 9: ssh admin@192.0.2.8 Refer to the Arista Networks User Manual for complete switch configuration information Appendix A Status Indicators Front Indicators A.1.1... -
Page 16: Port Indicators
Table 5: Power Supply Status LED States LED State Status Power Supply is not inserted or is not powered. Green Power Supply operating normally. Power Supply has failed. A.1.2 Port Indicators Port LEDs, located in the vicinity of their corresponding ports, provide link and operational status. Figure 18 displays the Port LED location on the DCS-7280SE-72 and DCS-7280SE-64 switches. - Page 17 Rear Status Indicators Fan and power supply modules are accessed from the rear panel. Each fan and power supply module contains an LED that reports the module status. The Fan Status LEDs are on the fan modules, as displayed in Figure 19 Figure 19: Fan Status LED Table 7: Fan Status LED States...
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Page 18: Parts List
Appendix B Parts List Each switch provides an accessory kit that contains parts that are required to install the switch. The following sections list the installation parts contained in the switch accessory kit. Rack Mount Parts Table 9 lists the items provided in the accessory kit. Table 9: Rack Mount Parts Quantity Description...
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