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J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch
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Published: 2010-10-05

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  • Page 1 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Published: 2010-10-05...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell, Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL™ logo, and PowerConnect™...
  • Page 3 For complete product documentation, please see the Juniper Networks Web site at www.juniper.net/techpubs. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) BEFORE DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE. BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE OR OTHERWISE EXPRESSING YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN, YOU (AS CUSTOMER OR IF YOU ARE NOT THE CUSTOMER, AS A REPRESENTATIVE/AGENT AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE CUSTOMER) CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.
  • Page 4 without first purchasing the applicable license(s) and obtaining a valid key from Juniper, even if such feature, function, service, application, operation, or capability is enabled without a key; (g) distribute any key for the Software provided by Juniper to any third party; (h) use the Software in any manner that extends or is broader than the uses purchased by Customer from Juniper or an authorized Juniper reseller;...
  • Page 5 12. Commercial Computer Software. The Software is “commercial computer software” and is provided with restricted rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States government is subject to restrictions set forth in this Agreement and as provided in DFARS 227.7201 through 227.7202-4, FAR 12.212, FAR 27.405(b)(2), FAR 52.227-19, or FAR 52.227-14(ALT III) as applicable. 13.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview ....3 J-EX8216 Switch Hardware Overview ........3 Software .
  • Page 8 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide 48-port RJ-45 Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch ......34 Line Card LEDs in a J-EX8200 Switch .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Calculating the Number of Power Supplies Required for Your J-EX8216 Switch Configuration ......... 88 Calculating the J-EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Budget .
  • Page 10 Support Service ..........185 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification ....... 185 Problems With Your Order .
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Part 7 Safety Information Chapter 16 General Safety Information ........201 General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches .
  • Page 12 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Non-Regulatory Environmental Standards ......242 Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for J-EX Series Switches ..242 Declarations of Conformity for J-EX8216 Switches .
  • Page 13: About This Guide

    This guide, the Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide, covers the Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 switch. To download the Dell PowerConnect J-EX Series documentation listed in Table 1 on page xiii, see the following Dell support website: http://www.support.dell.com/manuals...
  • Page 14: Downloading Software

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Downloading Software You can download Junos OS for J-EX Series switches from the Download Software area http://www.support.dell.com/ . To download the software, you must have a Juniper Networks user account. For information about obtaining an account, see http://www.support.dell.com...
  • Page 15: Repair And Warranty

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 16 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide...
  • Page 17: Switch And Components Overview And Specifications

    PART 1 Switch and Components Overview and Specifications Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview on page 3 Component Descriptions on page 19 Component Specifications on page 49...
  • Page 18 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide...
  • Page 19: Dell Powerconnect J-Series J-Ex8216 Switch Overview

    Slot Numbering for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 14 J-EX8216 Switch Hardware Overview The Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch is a half-rack, midplane architecture, modular Ethernet switch that is designed for ultra high-density environments such as campus aggregation, data center, or high performance core switching environments.
  • Page 20: Chassis Physical Specifications, Lcd Panel, And Midplane

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide OS, which provides Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, routing, and security services. The same Junos OS code base that runs on J-EX Series switches also runs on Dell PowerConnect J-SRX Series Services Gateways.
  • Page 21: Routing Engines And Switch Fabric

    Chapter 1: Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview Figure 2: J-EX8216 Switch Rear The J-EX8216 switch has a chassis-level LCD panel that displays Routing Engine and switch fabric status as well as chassis components’ alarm information for rapid problem identification. The LCD panel provides a user-friendly interface for performing initial switch configuration, rolling back a configuration, or restoring the switch to the factory default configuration.
  • Page 22: Line Cards

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide installed in the front of the chassis in the slots labeled RE0 and RE1. A redundant configuration J-EX8216 switch has a two RE modules. See “Routing Engine (RE) Module in a J-EX8216 Switch” on page 26 and “J-EX8216 Switch Configurations” on page 7.
  • Page 23: Power Supplies

    Chapter 1: Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview Power Supplies Power supplies for the J-EX8216 switch are fully redundant, load-sharing, and hot-insertable and hot-removable field-replaceable units (FRUs). Each J-EX8216 switch chassis can hold up to six 2000 W AC or six 3000 W AC power supplies.
  • Page 24 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 4: J-EX8216 Switch Hardware Configurations (continued) Switch Configuration Configuration Components Redundant configuration (AC with 3000 W AC power supplies) Chassis with midplane Two fan trays Two RE modules Eight SF modules...
  • Page 25: Chassis Physical Specifications Of A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 1: Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview 48-port RJ-45 Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 34 Cooling System and Airflow in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 44 Midplane in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 48 Chassis Physical Specifications of a J-EX8216 Switch The J-EX8216 switch chassis is a rigid sheet-metal structure that houses the other switch components.
  • Page 26 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 3: J-EX8216 Switch Front Figure 4 on page 11 shows the rear of a J-EX8216 switch.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1: Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview Figure 4: J-EX8216 Switch Rear You can mount a J-EX8216 switch on a standard 19-in. four-post rack or a standard 800-mm enclosed cabinet. Up to two J-EX8216 switches can be installed in a standard (42 rack unit (U)) rack provided that the rack can handle their combined weight.
  • Page 28: Understanding J-Ex8216 Switch Component And Functionality Redundancy

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Installing and Removing J-EX8216 Switch Hardware Components on page 113 Understanding J-EX8216 Switch Component and Functionality Redundancy The J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch is available as a fully redundant system. A redundant J-EX8216 switch configuration is designed so that no single point of failure can cause the entire switch to fail.
  • Page 29: Routing Engine And Control Redundancy

    Chapter 1: Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview Each fan tray continues to operate indefinitely and provide sufficient cooling even when a single fan fails provided the room temperature is within the operating range. See “Cooling System and Airflow in a J-EX8216 Switch” on page 44.
  • Page 30: Slot Numbering For A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Slot Numbering for a J-EX8216 Switch A J-EX8216 chassis accepts 16 line cards, two Routing Engine (RE) modules, eight Switch Fabric (SF) modules, two fan trays, and six AC power supplies. All 16 slots for the line cards and the two slots for the RE modules run horizontally across the front of the chassis.
  • Page 31 Chapter 1: Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview Figure 5: Slot Numbering on the Fan Trays on a J-EX8216 Switch Chassis Front Slots RE0 and RE1 accept only the RE modules. For a redundant switch configuration, you install two RE modules. See “Routing Engine (RE) Module in a J-EX8216 Switch” on page 26.
  • Page 32: Slot Numbering For The Power Supply Slots

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Slot Numbering for the Power Supply Slots The chassis has six vertical slots on its front bottom. You can install up to six AC power supplies in these slots, which are labeled PSU 0 through PSU 5 from left to right. Table 9 on page 16 lists the slot numbers for the power supplies on a J-EX8216 switch.
  • Page 33: Slot Numbering For The Sf Module Slots

    Chapter 1: Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Switch Overview Slot Numbering for the SF Module Slots Table 10 on page 17 lists the slot numbers on the J-EX8216 chassis rear and the components those slots accept. Table 10: Slot Numbering for the SF Modules on a J-EX8216 Switch Chassis Rear...
  • Page 34 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Slots SF7 through SF0 (from left to right) accept SF modules. See “Switch Fabric (SF) Modules in a J-EX8216 Switch” on page 29. We recommend you install all eight SF modules in a J-EX8216 switch for normal operation. See “Installing an SF Module in a J-EX8216 Switch”...
  • Page 35: Component Descriptions

    CHAPTER 2 Component Descriptions LCD Panel in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 19 Chassis Status LEDs in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 24 Field-Replaceable Units in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 25 Routing Engine (RE) Module in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 26 RE Module LEDs in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 27 Management Port LEDs in J-EX8200 Switches on page 29 Switch Fabric (SF) Modules in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 29...
  • Page 36: Lcd Panel Modes

    Menu Enter button are disabled. For instructions, see the Dell PowerConnect J-Series Ethernet Switch Complete Software Guide for Junos OS at http://www.support.dell.com/manuals The LCD panel has a backlight. If the LCD panel is idle for 60 seconds, the backlight turns off.
  • Page 37: Lcd Panel Menus

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Fan tray(s) and chassis temperature Junos OS version installed The maintenance mode allows you to cycle through options for configuring and troubleshooting the switch: System halt Reboot system Load rescue configuration Revert to factory configuration EZSetup LCD Panel Menus The LCD has three menus: Idle, Status, and Maintenance.
  • Page 38 Switch fabric status option. Menu If you do not want users to use Status menu options, disable the entire menu or individual menu options. For instructions, see the Dell PowerConnect J-Series Ethernet Switch Complete Software Guide for Junos OS at http://www.support.dell.com/manuals...
  • Page 39 Menu If you do not want users to use Maintenance menu options, disable the entire menu or individual menu options. For instructions, see the Dell PowerConnect J-Series Ethernet Switch Complete Software Guide for Junos OS at http://www.support.dell.com/manuals You can view the information about the LCD panel in J-EX8200 switches by executing the command .
  • Page 40: Chassis Status Leds In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Chassis Status LEDs in a J-EX8200 Switch The top front of the chassis of a J-EX8200 switch has three LEDs on the right side of the LCD panel. See Figure 9 on page 24.
  • Page 41: Field-Replaceable Units In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Field-Replaceable Units in a J-EX8216 Switch Field-replaceable units (FRUs) are switch components that you can replace at your site. The J-EX8216 FRUs are hot-insertable and hot-removable: You can remove and replace them without powering off the switch or disrupting the switching function. NOTE: We recommend that you take some of these components offline before removing them from the switch.
  • Page 42: Routing Engine (Re) Module In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Removing a Transceiver from a J-EX Series Switch on page 168 Routing Engine (RE) Module in a J-EX8216 Switch The Routing Engine (RE) module performs system control, system management, FRU configuration, and FRU management functions in a J-EX8216 switch. An RE module contains a Routing Engine.
  • Page 43: Re Module Leds In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Powers the line cards on and off Powers the Switch Fabric (SF) modules on and off Performs routing functions for the switch Controls system resets and the boot sequence for the switch Monitors and controls the speed of the fans in the fan trays Monitors and controls the LCD panel and chassis status LEDs Monitors the communication of the line cards with the switch fabric on the Switch Fabric (SF) modules...
  • Page 44 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 11: RE Module LEDs in a J-EX8216 Switch Table 14 on page 28 describes these LEDs, their colors and states, and the status they indicate. Table 14: RE Module LEDs in a J-EX8216 Switch...
  • Page 45: Management Port Leds In J-Ex8200 Switches

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Management Port LEDs in J-EX8200 Switches The management port on J-EX8200 switches has two LEDs that indicate link/activity and port status (see Figure 12 on page 29). The management port is set to full-duplex and the speed is set to 100 Mbps. Figure 12: LEDs on the Management Port on a J-EX8200 Switch Table 15 on page 29 describes the Link/Activity LED.
  • Page 46 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide A J-EX8216 switch can have up to eight SF modules. We recommend that you install all eight SF modules in a J-EX8216 switch to support maximum midplane performance for the installed line cards. All shipping configurations of a J-EX8216 switch include eight SF modules.
  • Page 47: Sf Module Leds In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions The SF modules contain logic that determines which RE module is the master. The master RE module controls many internal functions of the SF modules. The SF modules provide these functions: Provide data path connectivity for the switch (switch data between line cards) Each SF module has these components: SF module LEDs—Indicate system status.
  • Page 48: 8-Port Sfp+ Line Card In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 17: SF Module LEDs in a J-EX8216 Switch LED (Description) Color State and Description ST (Status) Green On steadily—SF module is operating normally. Blinking—the SF module is in standby mode. Yellow SF module has failed.
  • Page 49: 48-Port Sfp Line Card In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Figure 15: 8-port SFP+ Line Card The line card has two status LEDs labeled ON and ST on the faceplate that indicate the online and status information for the line card. See “Line Card LEDs in a J-EX8200 Switch” on page 35.
  • Page 50: 48-Port Rj-45 Line Card In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 16: 48-port SFP Line Card The line card has two status LEDs labeled ON and ST on the faceplate that indicate the online and status information for the line card. See “Line Card LEDs in a J-EX8200 Switch”...
  • Page 51: Line Card Leds In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Figure 17: 48-port RJ-45 Line Card The line card has two status LEDs labeled ON and ST on the faceplate that indicate the online and status information for the line card. See “Line Card LEDs in a J-EX8200 Switch” on page 35.
  • Page 52: Network Port Leds In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 20: Status LEDs on 48-port RJ-45 Line Card Table 18 on page 36 describes the status LEDs on line cards for the J-EX8200 switch, their colors and state, and the status they indicate.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Figure 21: Network Port LEDs on an 8-port SFP+ Line Card Figure 22 on page 37 shows the network port LEDs on a 48-port SFP line card. The LEDs point toward the port to which the LEDs belong. Figure 22: Network Port LEDs on a 48-port SFP Line Card Figure 23 on page 37 shows the network port LEDs on a 48-port RJ-45 line card.
  • Page 54 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 19: Network Port LEDs on Line Cards in a J-EX8200 Switch—Link/Activity LED Color State and Description Link/Activity Green On steadily—The port and the link are active, but there is no link activity.
  • Page 55: Ac Power Supply In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Line Card LEDs in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 35 LCD Panel in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 19 AC Power Supply in a J-EX8200 Switch This topic describes the AC power supplies in J-EX8200 switches: AC Power Supply Description on page 39 N+1 Redundancy Configuration of AC Power Supplies on page 40 N+N Redundancy Configuration of AC Power Supplies on page 41...
  • Page 56: N+1 Redundancy Configuration Of Ac Power Supplies

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Each AC power supply comes with a power retainer that holds the power cord in place. See Figure 25 on page 40. The power retainer has a clip and an adjustment nut. The L-shaped ends of the clip hook into the bracket holes on each side of the AC appliance inlet on the faceplate.
  • Page 57: N+N Redundancy Configuration Of Ac Power Supplies

    Chapter 2: Component Descriptions The following tables list the N+1 power requirements for different AC power supplies: Table 21 on page 41—Lists the N+1 power requirements of J-EX8216 switch configurations that use 2000 W AC power supplies. Table 22 on page 41—Lists the N+1 power requirements of J-EX8216 switch configurations that use 3000 W AC power supplies.
  • Page 58: Ac Power Supply Leds In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide redundancy configuration. For details about different switch configurations, see “J-EX8216 Switch Configurations” on page 7. The following tables list the N+N power requirements for different AC power supplies: Table 23 on page 42—Lists the N+N power requirements of J-EX8216 switch configurations that use 2000 W AC power supplies.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Figure 26: AC Power Supply LEDs on a J-EX8200 Switch Table 25 on page 43 describes the LEDs on an AC power supply in a J-EX8200 switch. Table 25: Power Supply LEDs on J-EX8200 Switches State Description INPUT OK Unlit...
  • Page 60: Cooling System And Airflow In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide NOTE: If the INPUT OK LED and the OUTPUT OK LED are unlit, the AC power cord is not installed properly or the power supply has failed. If the LED is lit and the...
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Figure 27: Fan Tray for a J-EX8216 Switch The top and bottom fan trays are identical and interchangeable. Both fan trays can be removed and replaced from the front of the chassis. The switch continues to operate for a limited time (2 minutes) after a fan tray has been removed.
  • Page 62 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 28: Airflow Through the J-EX8216 Switch Chassis The air intake to cool the power supplies is located in the front of each power supply unit. The exhaust for the hot air collected from the power supplies is located on the rear of the chassis at the bottom.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2: Component Descriptions Figure 29: Airflow for the J-EX8216 Switch Chassis Rear NOTE: Do not block the air intake below the power supply slots. The Routing Engine (RE) module monitors the temperature of switch components. Under normal operating conditions, the fans in the fan trays run at less than full speed. Each fan tray has two fan tray controllers.
  • Page 64: Midplane In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide The fan trays continue to operate indefinitely and provide sufficient cooling even when a single fan fails provided the room temperature is within the operating range. You can check the status of fans and the chassis temperature from the Environment Status option in the Status menu on the LCD panel.
  • Page 65: Component Specifications

    See Routing Engine (RE) Module in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 26 for port location. Documentation For information about booting the switch from a software package installed on a USB flash drive, see the the Dell PowerConnect J-Series Ethernet Switch Complete Software Guide for Junos OS at http://www.support.dell.com/manuals...
  • Page 66: Management Port Connector Pinout Information For A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide NOTE: If your laptop or PC does not have a DB-9 male connector pin and you want to connect your laptop or PC directly to a J-EX Series switch, use a combination of the RJ-45 to DB-9 female adapter supplied with the switch and a USB to DB-9 male adapter.
  • Page 67: Optical Interface Support In J-Ex8200 Switches

    SFP transceivers. NOTE: Use only optical transceivers and optical connectors purchased from Dell for your J-EX Series switch. The Gigabit Ethernet SFP and SFP+ transceivers installed in J-EX8200 switches support digital optical monitoring (DOM): you can view the diagnostic details for these transceivers by issuing the operational mode CLI command .
  • Page 68 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 28: Optical Interface Support for SFP+ Transceivers in 8-port SFP+ Line Cards Used in J-EX8200 Switches Ethernet Standard Specifications 10GBase-SR Model Number EX-SFP-10GE-SR Rate 10 Gbps Connector Type Transmitter Wavelength 850 nm Minimum Launch Power –7.3 dBm...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3: Component Specifications Table 28: Optical Interface Support for SFP+ Transceivers in 8-port SFP+ Line Cards Used in J-EX8200 Switches (continued) Ethernet Standard Specifications 10GBase-LRM Model Number EX-SFP-10GE-LRM Rate 10 Gbps Connector Type Fiber Count Dual Transmitter Wavelength 1310 nm Minimum Launch Power –6.5 dBm Maximum Launch Power...
  • Page 70 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 28: Optical Interface Support for SFP+ Transceivers in 8-port SFP+ Line Cards Used in J-EX8200 Switches (continued) Ethernet Standard Specifications 10GBase-LR Model Number EX-SFP-10GE-LR Rate 10 Gbps Connector Type Transmitter Wavelength...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3: Component Specifications Table 29: Optical Interface Support and Copper Interface Support for SFP Transceivers in 48-port SFP Line Cards Used in J-EX8200 Switches Ethernet Standard Specifications 1000Base-T Model Number EX-SFP-1GE-T Rate 10/100/1000 Mbps Connector Type RJ-45 Transmitter Wavelength –...
  • Page 72 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 29: Optical Interface Support and Copper Interface Support for SFP Transceivers in 48-port SFP Line Cards Used in J-EX8200 Switches (continued) Ethernet Standard Specifications 1000Base-SX Model Number EX-SFP-1GE-SX Rate 1000 Mbps...
  • Page 73 Chapter 3: Component Specifications Table 29: Optical Interface Support and Copper Interface Support for SFP Transceivers in 48-port SFP Line Cards Used in J-EX8200 Switches (continued) Ethernet Standard Specifications 100Base-FX Model Number EX-SFP-1FE-FX Rate 100 Mbps Connector Type Transmitter Wavelength 1310 nm Minimum Launch Power –20 dBm...
  • Page 74 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 29: Optical Interface Support and Copper Interface Support for SFP Transceivers in 48-port SFP Line Cards Used in J-EX8200 Switches (continued) Ethernet Standard Specifications 1000Base-LX Model Number EX-SFP-1GE-LX Rate 1000 Mbps...
  • Page 75: Grounding Cable And Lug Specifications For J-Ex8200 Switches

    48-port SFP Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 33 48-port RJ-45 Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 34 show interfaces diagnostics optics command syntax, see the Dell PowerConnect J-Series Ethernet Switch Complete Software Guide for Junos OS at http://www.support.dell.com/manuals...
  • Page 76 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide J-EX8200 switch, connect a grounding cable to earth ground and then attach it to the chassis grounding points. CAUTION: For installations that require a separate grounding conductor to the chassis, use the protective earthing terminal on the J-EX8200 switch chassis to connect to earth ground.
  • Page 77: Planning For Switch Installation

    PART 2 Planning for Switch Installation Site Preparation on page 63 Rack and Cabinet Requirements on page 69 Cable Requirements on page 77 Planning Power Requirements on page 81...
  • Page 78 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide...
  • Page 79: Site Preparation

    CHAPTER 4 Site Preparation Site Preparation Checklist for a J-EX8200 Switch on page 63 General Site Guidelines for J-EX Series Switches on page 64 Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines for J-EX Series Switches on page 65 Environmental Requirements and Specifications for J-EX Series Switches on page 66 Site Preparation Checklist for a J-EX8200 Switch The checklist in Table 30 on page 63 summarizes the tasks you need to perform to prepare a site for installing a J-EX8200 switch.
  • Page 80: General Site Guidelines For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 30: Site Preparation Checklist (continued) Item or Task For More Information Performed By Date Rack or Cabinet Select the type of rack or cabinet and verify that “Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216 it meets the minimum requirements for the Switch”...
  • Page 81: Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines For J-Ex Series Switches

    Chapter 4: Site Preparation Follow the prescribed ESD prevention procedures to avoid damaging the equipment. Static discharge can cause components to fail completely or intermittently over time. Install the switch in a secure area, so that only authorized personnel can access the switch.
  • Page 82: Environmental Requirements And Specifications For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 31: Site Electrical Wiring Guidelines (continued) Site Wiring Factor Guidelines Electromagnetic compatibility If your site is susceptible to problems with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), particularly from lightning or radio transmitters, seek expert advice.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4: Site Preparation Table 32: J-EX Series Switch Environmental Tolerances (continued) Description Tolerance Seismic Complies with Zone 4 earthquake requirements as per GR-63, Issue NOTE: Install J-EX Series switches only in restricted areas, such as dedicated equipment rooms and equipment closets, in accordance with Articles 110–16, 110–17, and 110–18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
  • Page 84 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide...
  • Page 85: Rack And Cabinet Requirements

    CHAPTER 5 Rack and Cabinet Requirements Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 69 Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 71 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 73 Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216 Switch You can mount J-EX8216 switches on four-post racks.
  • Page 86 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 33: Rack Requirements and Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch Rack Requirement Guidelines Rack type and mounting bracket hole Use a four-post rack. You can mount the switch on any four-post rack that provides spacing bracket holes or hole patterns spaced at 1 U (1.75 in./4.44 cm) increments and that...
  • Page 87: Cabinet Requirements And Specifications For A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 5: Rack and Cabinet Requirements Figure 30: Installing a J-EX8216 Switch in a Four-Post Rack Related Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 215 Documentation Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 71 Chassis Physical Specifications of a J-EX8216 Switch on page 9 Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch You can mount a J-EX8216 switch on a cabinet that contains a 19-in.
  • Page 88: Clearance Requirements For Airflow And Hardware Maintenance For A J-Ex8216

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 34: Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch Cabinet Requirement Guidelines for the J-EX8216 Switch Cabinet size and clearance NOTE: The J-EX8216 switch can be installed only on a four-post rack or cabinet. Installation on a two-post rack is not supported.
  • Page 89: Clearance Requirements For Airflow And Hardware Maintenance For A J-Ex8216

    Chapter 5: Rack and Cabinet Requirements Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 69 Chassis Physical Specifications of a J-EX8216 Switch on page 9 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for a J-EX8216 Switch When planning the site for installing a J-EX8216 switch, you must allow sufficient clearance around the switch.
  • Page 90 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 32: Airflow for the J-EX8216 Switch Chassis Rear If you are mounting the switch on a rack or cabinet along with other equipment, ensure that the exhaust from other equipment does not blow into the intake vents of the chassis.
  • Page 91 Chapter 5: Rack and Cabinet Requirements Figure 33: Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for a J-EX8216 Switch Chassis Related Cooling System and Airflow in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 44 Documentation Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 71 Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 69 Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 215...
  • Page 92 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide...
  • Page 93: Cable Requirements

    CHAPTER 6 Cable Requirements Cables Connecting the J-EX8200 Switch to Management Devices on page 77 Understanding J-EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion on page 78 Cables Connecting the J-EX8200 Switch to Management Devices Table 35 on page 77 lists the specifications for the cables that connect the Routing Engine (RE) module in a J-EX8216 switch to a management device.
  • Page 94: Understanding J-Ex8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, And Dispersion

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Understanding J-EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and Dispersion To determine the power budget and power margin needed for fiber-optic connections, you need to understand how signal loss, attenuation, and dispersion affect transmission.
  • Page 95 Chapter 6: Cable Requirements Modal dispersion, which is the spreading of the signal over time caused by the different propagation modes in the fiber. For multimode transmission, modal dispersion, rather than chromatic dispersion or attenuation, usually limits the maximum bit rate and link length. For single-mode transmission, modal dispersion is not a factor.
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  • Page 97: Planning Power Requirements

    CHAPTER 7 Planning Power Requirements AC Power Specifications for J-EX8200 Switches on page 81 Power Requirements for J-EX8216 Switch Components on page 82 AC Power Cord Specifications for a J-EX8200 Switch on page 83 Calculating Power Requirements for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 85 Calculating the J-EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Budget on page 91 Calculating the J-EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Margin on page 92 AC Power Specifications for J-EX8200 Switches...
  • Page 98: Power Requirements For J-Ex8216 Switch Components

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 37: Power Specifications for a 3000 W AC Power Supply in a J-EX8216 Switch Item Specifications AC input voltage Operating range: High line—200–240 VAC NOTE: Low-line input is not supported for 3000 W AC power supplies on the J-EX8216 switch.
  • Page 99: Ac Power Cord Specifications For A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 7: Planning Power Requirements AC Power Cord Specifications for a J-EX8200 Switch Each AC power supply has a single AC appliance inlet located on the power supply that requires a dedicated AC power feed. Sites can distribute power through a main conduit that leads to frame-mounted power distribution panels, one of which can be located at the top of the rack that houses the switch.
  • Page 100 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Table 39: AC Power Cord Specifications for a J-EX8200 Switch (continued) Country/Region Electrical Specifications Plug Standards Israel 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz IL/3, SI 32/1971 Italy 250 VAC, 16 A, 50 Hz...
  • Page 101: Calculating Power Requirements For A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 7: Planning Power Requirements CAUTION: AC power cords for J-EX8200 switches are intended for use with this switch only and not for any other use. Power Cable Warning (Japanese) WARNING: The attached power cable is only for this product. Do not use the cable for another product. CAUTION: Power cords must not block access to switch components.
  • Page 102: Calculating The Power Consumption Of Your J-Ex8216 Switch Configuration

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Ensure that you know the power requirements of different switch components. See “Power Requirements for J-EX8216 Switch Components” on page 82. This topic describes these tasks: Calculating the Power Consumption of Your J-EX8216 Switch Configuration on page 86...
  • Page 103: Calculating The System Thermal Output For Your J-Ex8216 Switch Configuration

    Chapter 7: Planning Power Requirements Table 41: Chassis Power Consumption for N+N Configurations Chassis Component Redundant Configuration Two fan trays 1000 W RE module 100 W Second RE module 100 W Eight SF modules 600 W Total 1800 W Calculate the maximum internal power consumption of the entire switch by adding in the power requirements of each line card.
  • Page 104: Calculating The Number Of Power Supplies Required For Your J-Ex8216 Switch Configuration

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide To calculate the system thermal output: Determine the maximum system power consumption of your switch in watts. See “Calculating the Power Consumption of Your J-EX8216 Switch Configuration” on page 86 for how to do so.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: Planning Power Requirements To calculate the number of power supplies required for your switch configuration: Determine the power requirement of the chassis—with the fan trays, RE modules, and SF modules, but no line cards—by consulting Table 42 on page 89. The watt values shown in Table 42 on page 89 are the amount of power reserved by power management for the chassis in its power budget.
  • Page 106 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Calculate the required number of power supplies (N) needed to meet the total power requirement by dividing the total power requirement by the output wattage of one power supply and then rounding up.
  • Page 107: Calculating The J-Ex8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Budget

    Chapter 7: Planning Power Requirements NOTE: We recommend that you maintain N +1 or N+N power supplies in your switch at all times. Replace failed power supplies immediately to prevent unexpected failures. Power management raises a minor alarm if the number of online power supplies in your switch is less than the number required to maintain the configured power redundancy (N+1 or N+N).
  • Page 108: Calculating The J-Ex8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Margin

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide –15 dBm – (–28 dBm) = 13 dBm Related Calculating the J-EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Power Margin on page 92 Documentation Optical Interface Support in J-EX8200 Switches on page 51 Understanding J-EX8200 Switch Fiber-Optic Cable Signal Loss, Attenuation, and...
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: Planning Power Requirements Table 43: Estimated Values for Factors Causing Link Loss (continued) Link-Loss Factor Estimated Link-Loss Value Sample (LL) Calculation Values Connector 0.5 dBm This example assumes 5 connectors. Loss for 5 connectors: 5(0.5 dBm) = 2.5 dBm Splice 0.5 dBm This example assumes 2 splices.
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  • Page 111: Part 3 Installing And Connecting The Switch And Switch Components

    PART 3 Installing and Connecting the Switch and Switch Components Installing the Switch on page 97 Installing Switch Components on page 113 Connecting the Switch on page 129 Performing Initial Configuration on page 143...
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  • Page 113: Installing The Switch

    CHAPTER 8 Installing the Switch Installing and Connecting a J-EX8216 Switch on page 97 Unpacking a J-EX8200 Switch on page 98 Parts Inventory (Packing List) for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 101 Installing Adjustable Mounting Brackets in a Rack or Cabinet for a J-EX8200 Switch on page 103 Installing the Power Cord Tray in a Rack or Cabinet for a J-EX8200 Switch on page 106 Mounting a J-EX8216 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet on page 108...
  • Page 114: Unpacking A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Related Rack Requirements for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 69 Documentation Cabinet Requirements and Specifications for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 71 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for a J-EX8216 Switch...
  • Page 115 Chapter 8: Installing the Switch Figure 35: Pallet Fastener Carefully slice open the tape that holds the top of the cardboard box closed and open the top of the box. Remove the cardboard accessory box from the center of the foam padding. Remove the foam padding from the top of the box.
  • Page 116 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 36: Unpacking a J-EX8216 Switch Shipping box Packing material, power cords, and access ories Switch Shipping pallet Pallet fasteners (4) Related Mounting a J-EX8216 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet on page 108...
  • Page 117: Parts Inventory (Packing List) For A J-Ex8216 Switch

    If you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you call. For the telephone number to call for your region, see “Contacting Dell” on page 187.
  • Page 118 Dell PowerConnect Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information End User License Agreement DellPowerConnect Warranty and Support Information Registration and Software Updates for Your Dell PowerConnect J-Series Product Open Source Code Notice Ethernet cable, RJ-45/RJ-45, 4-pair stranded UTP, category #5 RJ-45 to female DB-9 cable, to connect to the switch's console port using a management PC's serial port...
  • Page 119 Chapter 8: Installing the Switch NOTE: You must provide mounting screws that are appropriate for your rack or cabinet to front-mount the chassis on a rack or a cabinet. For four-post rack installation, you need either 36 or 40 screws: 20 screws to attach the front-mounting bracket “ears”...
  • Page 120 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide When you install the adjustable mounting brackets, the “arms” of the brackets overlap. The overlap area adjusts the total bracket length to fit three standard rack sizes: 23.62 in. (600 mm), 30 in. (762 mm), and 31.5 in. (800 mm).
  • Page 121 Chapter 8: Installing the Switch Connect left front and rear brackets (see Figure 39 on page 105): Insert 6 of the screws provided with the mounting brackets into the overlapping bracket holes. Hand tighten the screws fully (to 12–16 in.-lb torque) using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 122: Installing The Power Cord Tray In A Rack Or Cabinet For A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Use 4 mounting screws appropriate for your rack—plus washers if you installed cage nuts—to attach the right rear bracket to the rack. Connect the right front and rear brackets (see Figure 39 on page 105): Insert 6 of the screws provided with the mounting brackets into the overlapping bracket holes.
  • Page 123 Chapter 8: Installing the Switch The power cord tray uses 1 U of rack space, so the total space occupied by a J-EX8216 switch chassis and power cord tray is 22 U. Ensure that you have the following tools and parts available to install the power cord tray: A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1, 2, or 3, depending on the size of your rack mounting screws...
  • Page 124: Mounting A J-Ex8216 Switch On A Rack Or Cabinet

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 42: Installing a Square-Hole Cage Nut Position the power cord tray in the rack space immediately below the position where the switch is installed in a four-post rack (see Figure 43 on page 108). Line up the screw holes of the power cord tray with the holes in the rack.
  • Page 125 Chapter 8: Installing the Switch WARNING: Because of the switch's size and weight, we require the use of a mechanical lift to install the switch. CAUTION: If you are installing more than one switch in a rack, install the first switch at the bottom of the rack.
  • Page 126 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Install the adjustable mounting brackets at the desired position in a four-post rack (see “Installing Adjustable Mounting Brackets in a Rack or Cabinet for a J-EX8200 Switch” on page 103). If you are planning to install the optional power cord tray, leave at least 1 U of space below the adjustable mounting brackets (see “Installing the...
  • Page 127 Chapter 8: Installing the Switch Figure 46: Installing the Switch Chassis Using a Mechanical Lift Using the lift, position the switch in front of the rack or cabinet, centering it in front of the adjustable mounting brackets installed in the rack. Lift the chassis approximately 0.75 in.
  • Page 128 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Visually inspect the alignment of the switch. If the switch is installed properly in the rack, all the mounting screws on one side of the rack are aligned with the mounting screws on the opposite side and the switch is level.
  • Page 129: Installing Switch Components

    CHAPTER 9 Installing Switch Components Installing and Removing J-EX8216 Switch Hardware Components on page 113 Installing an AC Power Supply in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 114 Installing a Fan Tray in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 116 Installing an RE Module in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 118 Installing an SF Module in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 120 Unpacking a Line Card Used in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 122 Installing a Line Card in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 123...
  • Page 130: Installing An Ac Power Supply In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide To install an RE module in a J-EX8216 switch, follow instructions in “Installing an RE Module in a J-EX8216 Switch” on page 118. To remove an RE module, follow instructions in “Removing an RE Module from a J-EX8216 Switch” on page 163.
  • Page 131 Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components To install an AC power supply in a J-EX8200 switch (see Figure 48 on page 116): Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis. If the power supply slot has a cover panel on it, unscrew the screw on the side of the cover panel in the counterclockwise direction using the Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 1, and remove the cover panel.
  • Page 132: Installing A Fan Tray In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 48: Installing an AC Power Supply in a J-EX8200 Switch Related Removing an AC Power Supply from a J-EX8200 Switch on page 157 Documentation Calculating Power Requirements for a J-EX8216 Switch on page 85...
  • Page 133 Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap CAUTION: The fan trays can be removed and replaced while the switch is operating. However, each fan tray must be replaced within 2 minutes of removing it to prevent the chassis from overheating. To install a fan tray in a J-EX8216 switch (see Figure 49 on page 117): Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis.
  • Page 134: Installing An Re Module In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide NOTE: Both fan trays must be installed in the chassis for normal switch operation. Related Removing a Fan Tray from a J-EX8216 Switch on page 159 Documentation Cooling System and Airflow in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 44 Installing an RE Module in a J-EX8216 Switch You can install either one or two Routing Engine (RE) modules in a J-EX8216 switch.
  • Page 135 Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components Carefully align the sides of the RE module with the guides inside the chassis. Ensuring that the RE module is correctly aligned, carefully slide it into the chassis until you feel resistance. Push both the ejector levers towards the faceplate of the RE module until the levers are flush against the faceplate and are fully engaged.
  • Page 136: Installing An Sf Module In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Installing an SF Module in a J-EX8216 Switch You can install up to eight Switch Fabric (SF) modules in a J-EX8216 switch. All shipping configurations of a J-EX8216 switch include eight SF modules. See “J-EX8216 Switch Configurations”...
  • Page 137 Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components Ensure the ejector levers are engaged in the horizontal ejector rail. If the levers are not engaged, push the module’s faceplate just inside the hinges of the levers till the ejectors are engaged in the ejector rail. Push both the ejector levers simultaneously towards the faceplate of the SF module until the levers are flush against the faceplate and are fully engaged.
  • Page 138: Unpacking A Line Card Used In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 51: Installing an SF Module in a J-EX8216 Switch Related Switch Fabric (SF) Modules in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 29 Documentation SF Module LEDs in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 31...
  • Page 139: Installing A Line Card In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components Ensure that you know how to handle and store the line card (see “Handling and Storing Line Cards in J-EX8200 Switches” on page 175). To unpack a line card (see Figure 52 on page 123): Move the shipping carton to a staging area as close to the installation site as possible.
  • Page 140 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions to prevent Electrostatic Discharge Damage (ESD) damage (see “Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage on J-EX Series Switches” on page 230). If there are any transceivers installed in the line card, remove them before you install the line card.
  • Page 141 Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components Grasp the ejector levers on the faceplate of the line card and pull them outward until they are fully open. CAUTION: Before you slide the line card into the slot on the switch chassis, ensure the line card is aligned correctly. Misalignment might cause the pins to bend, making the line card unusable.
  • Page 142: Installing A Transceiver In A J-Ex Series Switch

    (FRUs): You can remove and replace them without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions. Use only optical transceivers and optical connectors purchased from Dell for your J-EX Series switch. Before you begin installing a transceiver in a J-EX Series switch, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see “Laser and LED Safety...
  • Page 143: Connecting A Fiber-Optic Cable To A J-Ex Series Switch

    Chapter 9: Installing Switch Components CAUTION: Before you slide the transceiver into the port, ensure the transceiver is aligned correctly. Misalignment might cause the pins to bend, making the transceiver unusable. Slide the transceiver in gently until it is fully seated. Remove the rubber safety cap when you are ready to connect the cable to the transceiver.
  • Page 144 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide To connect a fiber-optic cable to an optical transceiver installed in a J-EX Series switch: WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to transceivers emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
  • Page 145: Connecting The Switch

    CHAPTER 10 Connecting the Switch Connecting Earth Ground to a J-EX Series Switch on page 129 Connecting AC Power to a J-EX8200 Switch on page 131 Powering On a J-EX8200 Switch on page 133 Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Network for Out-of-Band Management on page 135 Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Management Console on page 136 Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Modem on page 137 Connecting Earth Ground to a J-EX Series Switch...
  • Page 146: Connecting Earth Ground To A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide CAUTION: Using a grounding cable with an incorrectly attached lug can damage the switch. Follow the procedure that applies to your switch: Connecting Earth Ground to a J-EX8216 Switch on page 130...
  • Page 147: Connecting Ac Power To A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 10: Connecting the Switch Connecting AC Power to a J-EX8200 Switch J-EX8200 switches can be configured with up to six AC power supplies. After you have installed at least one power supply, you can connect power to the switch. CAUTION: Mixing different types of power supplies in the same chassis is not a supported configuration.
  • Page 148 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide WARNING: Ensure that the power cords do not block access to switch components or drape where people can trip on them. To connect AC power to a J-EX8200 switch: Attach the electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to the ESD point on the chassis.
  • Page 149: Powering On A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 10: Connecting the Switch Verify that the INPUT OK LED on the power supply faceplate is lit and is on steadily. Repeat steps 2 through 11 for the remaining power supplies. Figure 59: Connecting the Power Supply Cord to a J-EX8200 Switch Related Powering On a J-EX8200 Switch on page 133 Documentation...
  • Page 150 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide For connecting a management device to the console port, see “Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Management Console” on page 136. For connecting a management device to the management port, see “Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Network for Out-of-Band Management”...
  • Page 151: Connecting A J-Ex Series Switch To A Network For Out-Of-Band Management

    Chapter 10: Connecting the Switch NOTE: After you power on a power supply, wait for at least 60 seconds before you turn it off. After you power off a power supply, wait for at least 60 seconds before you turn it back on. If the system is completely powered off when you switch on a power supply, the SRE or RE module boots as the power supply completes its startup sequence.
  • Page 152: Connecting A J-Ex Series Switch To A Management Console

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 62: Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Network for Out-of-Band Management Related Connecting a J-EX Series Switch to a Management Console on page 136 Documentation Management Port Connector Pinout Information for a J-EX8200 Switch on page 50...
  • Page 153: Connecting A J-Ex Series Switch To A Modem

    Chapter 10: Connecting the Switch To connect a J-EX Series switch to a management console (see Figure 64 on page 137 and Figure 65 on page 137): Connect one end of the Ethernet cable into the console port (labeled ) on the J-EX Series switch. CONSOLE For the location of the port, see “Routing Engine (RE) Module in a...
  • Page 154: Setting The Serial Console Speed For The Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide A modem (not provided) A desktop or notebook computer (not provided) An RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter and an Ethernet cable (provided) A phone cable (not provided) If your computer does not have a DB-9 male connector pin, a USB to DB-9 male adapter...
  • Page 155: Configuring The Modem

    Chapter 10: Connecting the Switch Press Enter. The serial console speed is now set to 115200 baud. Boot the software: loader> boot The boot process proceeds as normal and ends with a login prompt. Configuring the Modem Before you connect the modem, you must configure the modem with required port settings.
  • Page 156: Connecting The Modem To The Console Port

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide To disable flow control on the modem, type at&k0 at the prompt. Press Enter. To set the fixed serial port speed on the modem, type at the prompt. Press at&b1 Enter. NOTE: You must set the serial port to the fixed speed so that the modem will not adjust the serial port speed to the negotiated line speed.
  • Page 157 Chapter 10: Connecting the Switch Connect the serial port adapter to the DB-9 female to DB-25 male adapter or other adapter appropriate for your modem. Plug the modem adapter into the DB-25 connector on the modem. Connect one end of the phone cable to the modem and the other end to your telephone network.
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  • Page 159: Performing Initial Configuration

    When you commit changes to the configuration, a new configuration file is created that becomes the active configuration. You can always revert to the factory default configuration. For instructions for reverting to the factory configuration, see the Dell PowerConnect J-Series Ethernet Switch Complete Software Guide for Junos OS at http://www.support.dell.com/manuals...
  • Page 160: Connecting And Configuring A J-Ex Series Switch (Cli Procedure)

    Connecting and Configuring a J-EX Series Switch (J-Web Procedure) on page 146 For information about J-EX Series switch configuration files and interfaces and instructions for reverting to the factory default configuration, see the Dell PowerConnect J-Series Ethernet Switch Complete Software Guide for Junos OS at http://www.support.dell.com/manuals...
  • Page 161 Chapter 11: Performing Initial Configuration Stop Bits—1 DCD State—Disregard To connect and configure the switch from the console: Connect the console port to a laptop or PC using the RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter. The RJ-45 cable and RJ-45 to DB-9 serial port adapter are supplied with the switch. The console port is located on the Routing Engine (RE) module in slot RE0 in a J-EX8216 switch.
  • Page 162: Connecting And Configuring A J-Ex Series Switch (J-Web Procedure)

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Connecting and Configuring a J-EX Series Switch (J-Web Procedure) There are two ways to connect and configure a J-EX Series switch: one method is through the console using the CLI and the other is using the J-Web interface. This topic describes the J-Web procedure.
  • Page 163 Chapter 11: Performing Initial Configuration On the J-Web login page, type root as the username, leave the password field blank, and click Login. On the Introduction page, click Next. On the Basic Settings page, modify the hostname, the root password, and date and time settings: Enter the hostname.
  • Page 164 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide...
  • Page 165: Removing The Switch And Switch Components

    PART 4 Removing the Switch and Switch Components Removing the Switch on page 151 Removing Switch Components on page 157...
  • Page 166 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide...
  • Page 167: Removing The Switch

    CHAPTER 12 Removing the Switch Powering Off a J-EX8200 Switch on page 151 Removing a J-EX8216 Switch from a Rack or Cabinet on page 152 Powering Off a J-EX8200 Switch Before you power off the switch: Ensure that you understand how to prevent electrostatic discharge damage. See “Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage on J-EX Series Switches”...
  • Page 168: Removing A J-Ex8216 Switch From A Rack Or Cabinet

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide the switch gracefully and preserves system state information. A message displays on the console confirming that the operating system has halted. You will see the following output (or something similar, depending on the hardware...
  • Page 169 Chapter 12: Removing the Switch WARNING: Because of the switch's size and weight, we require the use of a mechanical lift to remove the switch. NOTE: If you are removing more than one switch in a rack, remove the first switch from the top of the rack.
  • Page 170 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Use Figure 68 on page 154 or Figure 69 on page 154 to help you with cage-nut removal. Figure 68: Removing a Round-Hole Cage Nut (Clip Nut) Figure 69: Removing a Square-Hole Cage Nut Place the removed cage nuts in the labeled bag with the screws and washers.
  • Page 171 Chapter 12: Removing the Switch Figure 70: Removing a Switch Chassis Using a Mechanical Lift Related Mounting a J-EX8216 Switch on a Rack or Cabinet on page 108 Documentation...
  • Page 172 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide...
  • Page 173: Removing Switch Components

    CHAPTER 13 Removing Switch Components Removing an AC Power Supply from a J-EX8200 Switch on page 157 Removing a Fan Tray from a J-EX8216 Switch on page 159 Taking the RE Module Offline in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 161 Removing an RE Module from a J-EX8216 Switch on page 163 Taking the SF Module Offline in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 164 Removing an SF Module from a J-EX8216 Switch on page 165...
  • Page 174 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide CAUTION: Do not leave the power supply slot empty for a long time while the switch is operational. Either replace the power supply promptly or install a cover panel over the empty slot.
  • Page 175: Removing A Fan Tray From A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components Figure 71: Removing an AC Power Supply from a J-EX8200 Switch Related Installing an AC Power Supply in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 114 Documentation AC Power Supply in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 39 Removing a Fan Tray from a J-EX8216 Switch A J-EX8216 switch has two field-replaceable fan trays.
  • Page 176 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide CAUTION: The fan trays can be removed and replaced while the switch is operating. However, each fan tray must be replaced within 2 minutes of removing the fan tray to prevent overheating of the chassis.
  • Page 177: Taking The Re Module Offline In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components Figure 72: Removing a Fan Tray from a J-EX8216 Switch Related Installing a Fan Tray in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 116 Documentation Cooling System and Airflow in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 44 Field-Replaceable Units in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 25 Taking the RE Module Offline in a J-EX8216 Switch Before removing a Routing Engine (RE) module from a J-EX8216 switch, take the module offline.
  • Page 178: Taking An Re Module Offline In A Switch With One Re Module

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Determine whether the RE module is the master or backup using one of these methods: Look at the (master) LED on the RE module faceplate. If the LED is lit steady green, the RE module is the master. If it is blinking green, the RE module is the backup.
  • Page 179: Removing An Re Module From A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components Removing an RE Module from a J-EX8216 Switch You must remove the Routing Engine (RE) module from the J-EX8216 switch chassis if you need to replace the module. CAUTION: Do not lift the RE module by holding the ejector levers. The levers cannot support the weight of the module.
  • Page 180: Taking The Sf Module Offline In A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 73: Removing an RE Module from a J-EX8216 Switch Related Installing an RE Module in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 118 Documentation Routing Engine (RE) Module in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 26...
  • Page 181: Removing An Sf Module From A J-Ex8216 Switch

    Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components Switch Fabric (SF) Modules in a J-EX8216 Switch on page 29 Removing an SF Module from a J-EX8216 Switch You must remove the Switch Fabric (SF) module from the J-EX8216 switch if you need to replace the module. A J-EX8216 switch can have up to eight SF modules.
  • Page 182: Removing A Line Card From A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Grasp the handle on the faceplate of the SF module with one hand and pull the SF module to about halfway out. Taking care not to touch the leads, pins, or solder connections, place one hand on the base of the SF module to support its weight, and slide it out of the chassis completely.
  • Page 183 Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components If there are any transceivers installed in the line card, remove them before you remove the line card. See “Removing a Transceiver from a J-EX Series Switch” on page 168. Ensure that you know how to handle and store the line card (see “Handling and Storing Line Cards in J-EX8200 Switches”...
  • Page 184: Removing A Transceiver From A J-Ex Series Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide CAUTION: Do not stack line cards on top of one another or on top of any other component. Place each line card separately in the antistatic bag or on the antistatic mat placed on a flat, stable surface.
  • Page 185 Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components Before you begin removing a transceiver from a J-EX Series switch, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see “Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches” on page 207). Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available: An antistatic bag or an antistatic mat Needlenose pliers...
  • Page 186: Disconnecting A Fiber-Optic Cable From A J-Ex Series Switch

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Grasp the transceiver ejector lever and gently slide the transceiver approximately 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) straight out of the port. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the transceiver, do not touch the connector pins at the end of the transceiver.
  • Page 187: Removing The Power Cord Tray From A Rack Or Cabinet For A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 13: Removing Switch Components To disconnect a fiber-optic cable from an optical transceiver installed in the switch: Disable the port in which the transceiver is installed by issuing the command: [edit interfaces] user@switch# set interface-name disable WARNING: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of fiber-optic cables.
  • Page 188 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide If you installed the power cord tray with square-hole cage nuts, a flat-blade (-) screwdriver to remove the cage nuts To remove the power cord tray: Use the appropriate Phillips (+) screwdriver to remove the four mounting screws—and washers if you installed the power cord tray with cage nuts—that hold the power cord...
  • Page 189: Switch And Component Maintenance

    PART 5 Switch and Component Maintenance Routine Maintenance on page 175...
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  • Page 191: Routine Maintenance

    CHAPTER 14 Routine Maintenance Handling and Storing Line Cards in J-EX8200 Switches on page 175 Maintaining Line Card Cables in J-EX8200 Switches on page 178 Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables in J-EX Series Switches on page 179 Handling and Storing Line Cards in J-EX8200 Switches Components in the line cards are fragile.
  • Page 192: Holding A Line Card

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Holding a Line Card You must hold a line card horizontally when installing it in the chassis. You may hold a line card vertically or horizontally when carrying it. CAUTION: The line cards in J-EX8200 switches weigh more than 10 lb (4.5 kg).
  • Page 193 Chapter 14: Routine Maintenance Figure 81: Do Not Grasp the Connector Edge Never carry the line card while holding the faceplate with only one hand. Do not rest any edge of a line card directly against a hard surface (see Figure 82 on page 177).
  • Page 194: Storing A Line Card

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Do not stack line cards on top of one another or on top of any other component. Place each line card separately in an antistatic bag or on an antistatic mat placed on a flat, stable surface.
  • Page 195: Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables In J-Ex Series Switches

    Chapter 14: Routine Maintenance Place excess cable out of the way. Do not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle from the connector. Placing fasteners on the loops helps retain their shape. Keep the cable connections clean and free of dust and other particles, which can cause drops in the received power level.
  • Page 196 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Related Handling and Storing Line Cards in J-EX8200 Switches on page 175 Documentation Maintaining Line Card Cables in J-EX8200 Switches on page 178 Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to a J-EX Series Switch on page 127...
  • Page 197: Returning Hardware

    PART 6 Returning Hardware Getting Help on page 183...
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  • Page 199: Getting Help

    ) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See “Online Services” on page 184 for a more extensive list of Dell Support If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see “Contacting Dell” on page 187. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures.
  • Page 200: Online Services

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. For instructions on using the Dell Support, see “Support Service” on page 185.
  • Page 201: Automated Order-Status Service

    Chapter 15: Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to http://www.support.dell.com , or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call for your region, see “Contacting Dell”...
  • Page 202: Before You Call

    Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see “Diagnostics Checklist” on page 186). If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself.
  • Page 203: Contacting Dell

    Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Locating a J-EX Series Switch Component Serial Number and Agency Labels Before contacting Dell to request an RMA, you must find the serial number and agency label on the switch or component.
  • Page 204: Locating The Serial Number On A J-Ex8200 Switch Or Component

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Locating the Serial Number on a J-EX8200 Switch or Component To list the switch and switch components and their serial numbers, enter the following command-line interface (CLI) command: user@host> show chassis hardware You see output similar to the following: user@switch>...
  • Page 205: Locating The Serial Number Id Labels On Frus In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Chapter 15: Getting Help Figure 83: Location of the Serial Number ID Label on J-EX8216 Switch Chassis Locating the Serial Number ID Labels on FRUs in a J-EX8200 Switch The power supplies, fan tray, SRE modules, RE modules, SF module, and line cards installed in a J-EX8200 switch are field-replaceable units (FRUs).
  • Page 206 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide 2000 W AC power supply—The serial number ID label is on the left side of the power supply (see Figure 84 on page 190). See “Removing an AC Power Supply from a J-EX8200 Switch”...
  • Page 207 Chapter 15: Getting Help Fan trays in a J-EX8216 switch—The serial number ID label is on the rear of each fan tray (see Figure 86 on page 191). See “Removing a Fan Tray from a J-EX8216 Switch” on page 159. Figure 86: Location of the Serial Number ID label on the Fan Tray Used in a J-EX8216 Switch Routing Engine (RE) module in a J-EX8216 Switch—...
  • Page 208 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Figure 88: Location of the Serial Number ID Label on the SF Module Used in a J-EX8216 Switch 8-port SFP+ line card—See Figure 89 on page 192 to see the location of the serial number ID label on this line card.
  • Page 209: Packing A J-Ex8216 Switch Or Component For Shipping

    Before you begin packing the switch or component, ensure that you: Have retrieved the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you do not have these materials, contact Dell to learn about approved packing materials. See “Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit” on page 185.
  • Page 210: Packing A J-Ex8216 Switch For Shipping

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide This topic describes: Packing a J-EX8216 Switch for Shipping on page 194 Packing J-EX8216 Switch Components for Shipping on page 196 Packing a Line Card Used in a J-EX8200 Switch on page 197...
  • Page 211 Chapter 15: Getting Help To pack the switch (see Figure 93 on page 196): Move the wooden pallet and packing material to a staging area as close to the switch as possible. Make sure there is enough space to move the chassis from the rack or cabinet to the wooden pallet.
  • Page 212: Packing J-Ex8216 Switch Components For Shipping

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide See “Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit” on page 185. Figure 93: Packing a J-EX8200 Switch Packing J-EX8216 Switch Components for Shipping To pack J-EX8200 switch components, follow the instructions here. For instructions to pack line cards, see “Packing a Line Card Used in a J-EX8200 Switch”...
  • Page 213: Packing A Line Card Used In A J-Ex8200 Switch

    Line Cards in J-EX8200 Switches” on page 175). Retrieve the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you do not have these materials, contact Dell to learn about approved packing materials. See “Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit” on page 185.
  • Page 214: Dell Support

    Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit on page 185 Documentation Removing a Line Card from a J-EX8200 Switch on page 166 Dell Support If you need assistance while troubleshooting a switch, please go to the Dell Support website at http://www.support.dell.com...
  • Page 215: Safety Information

    PART 7 Safety Information General Safety Information on page 201 Radiation and Laser Warnings on page 207 Installation and Maintenance Safety Information on page 213 Power and Electrical Safety Information on page 229...
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  • Page 217: General Safety Information

    CHAPTER 16 General Safety Information General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 201 Definitions of Safety Warning Levels for J-EX Series Switches on page 202 Fire Safety Requirements for J-EX Series Switches on page 204 Qualified Personnel Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 205 Warning Statement for Norway and Sweden for J-EX Series Switches on page 206 General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches The following guidelines help ensure your safety and protect the J-EX Series switch from...
  • Page 218: Definitions Of Safety Warning Levels For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating. Do not open or remove chassis covers or sheet-metal parts unless instructions are provided in the hardware documentation for this product. Such an action could cause severe electrical shock.
  • Page 219 Chapter 16: General Safety Information involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. WARNING: Waarschuwing Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van standaard maatregelen om ongelukken te voorkomen.
  • Page 220: Fire Safety Requirements For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide WARNING: Aviso Este símbolo de aviso indica perigo. Encontra-se numa situação que lhe poderá causar danos físicos. Antes de começar a trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, familiarize-se com os perigos relacionados com circuitos eléctricos, e com quaisquer práticas comuns que possam prevenir possíveis acidentes.
  • Page 221: Qualified Personnel Warning For J-Ex Series Switches

    Chapter 16: General Safety Information In the event of an electrical hazard or an electrical fire, you should first turn power off to the equipment at the source. Then use a Type C fire extinguisher, which uses noncorrosive fire retardants, to extinguish the fire. Fire Suppression Equipment Type C fire extinguishers, which use noncorrosive fire retardants such as carbon dioxide and Halotron™, are most effective for suppressing electrical fires.
  • Page 222: Warning Statement For Norway And Sweden For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Attention Tout installation ou remplacement de l'appareil doit être réalisé par du personnel qualifié et compétent. Warnung Gerät nur von geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal installieren oder auswechseln lassen. Avvertenza Solo personale addestrato e qualificato deve essere autorizzato ad installare o sostituire questo apparecchio.
  • Page 223: Radiation And Laser Warnings

    CHAPTER 17 Radiation and Laser Warnings Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 207 Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 210 Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches J-EX Series switches are equipped with laser transmitters, which are considered a Class 1 Laser Product by the U.S.
  • Page 224: Class 1 Led Product Warning

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Waarschuwing Klasse-1 laser produkt. Varoitus Luokan 1 lasertuote. Attention Produit laser de classe I. Warnung Laserprodukt der Klasse 1. WARNING: Avvertenza Prodotto laser di Classe 1. Advarsel Laserprodukt av klasse 1. Aviso Produto laser de classe 1.
  • Page 225 Chapter 17: Radiation and Laser Warnings WARNING: Waarschuwing Niet in de straal staren of hem rechtstreeks bekijken met optische instrumenten. WARNING: Varoitus Älä katso säteeseen äläkä tarkastele sitä suoraan optisen laitteen avulla. WARNING: Attention Ne pas fixer le faisceau des yeux, ni l'observer directement à...
  • Page 226: Radiation From Open Port Apertures Warning For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Radiation from Open Port Apertures Warning for J-EX Series Switches WARNING: Because invisible radiation might be emitted from the aperture of the port when no fiber cable is connected, avoid exposure to radiation and do not stare into open apertures.
  • Page 227 Chapter 17: Radiation and Laser Warnings WARNING: ¡Atención! Debido a que la apertura del puerto puede emitir radiación invisible cuando no existe un cable de fibra conectado, evite mirar directamente a las aperturas para no exponerse a la radiación. WARNING: Varning! Osynlig strålning kan avges från en portöppning utan ansluten fiberkabel och du bör därför undvika att bli utsatt för strålning genom att inte stirra in i oskyddade öppningar.
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  • Page 229: Installation And Maintenance Safety Information

    CHAPTER 18 Installation and Maintenance Safety Information Installation Instructions Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 213 Chassis Lifting Guidelines for J-EX8200 Switches on page 214 Ramp Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 214 Rack-Mounting and Cabinet-Mounting Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 215 Grounded Equipment Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 219 Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 220...
  • Page 230: Chassis Lifting Guidelines For J-Ex8200 Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Varning! Läs installationsanvisningarna innan du kopplar systemet till dess strömförsörjningsenhet. Related General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 201 Documentation Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 207...
  • Page 231: Rack-Mounting And Cabinet-Mounting Warnings For J-Ex Series Switches

    Chapter 18: Installation and Maintenance Safety Information Warnung Keine Rampen mit einer Neigung von mehr als 10 Grad verwenden. Avvertenza Non usare una rampa con pendenza superiore a 10 gradi. Advarsel Bruk aldri en rampe som heller mer enn 10 grader. Aviso Não utilize uma rampa com uma inclinação superior a 10 graus.
  • Page 232 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide De switch moet in een stellage worden geïnstalleerd die aan een bouwsel is verankerd. Dit toestel dient onderaan in het rek gemonteerd te worden als het toestel het enige in het rek is.
  • Page 233 Se il supporto è dotato di dispositivi stabilizzanti, installare tali dispositivi prima di montare o di procedere alla manutenzione dell'unità nel supporto. WARNING: Advarsel Unngå fysiske skader under montering eller reparasjonsarbeid på denne enheten når den befinner seg i et kabinett. Vær nøye med at systemet er stabilt.
  • Page 234 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Ved montering av denne enheten i et kabinett som er delvis fylt, skal kabinettet lastes fra bunnen og opp med den tyngste komponenten nederst i kabinettet. Hvis kabinettet er utstyrt med stabiliseringsutstyr, skal stabilisatorene installeres før montering eller utføring av reparasjonsarbeid på...
  • Page 235: Grounded Equipment Warning For J-Ex Series Switches

    Chapter 18: Installation and Maintenance Safety Information försiktighetsåtgärder för att försäkra dig om att systemet står stadigt. Följande riktlinjer ges för att trygga din säkerhet: Switch måste installeras i en ställning som är förankrad i byggnadens struktur. Om denna enhet är den enda enheten på ställningen skall den installeras längst ned på...
  • Page 236: Maintenance And Operational Safety Guidelines And Warnings For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide ¡Atención! Este equipo debe conectarse a tierra. Asegurarse de que el equipo principal esté conectado a tierra durante el uso normal. Varning! Denna utrustning är avsedd att jordas. Se till att värdenheten är jordad vid normal användning.
  • Page 237: Jewelry Removal Warning

    Chapter 18: Installation and Maintenance Safety Information équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. WARNING: Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp.
  • Page 238 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide WARNING: Waarschuwing Alvorens aan apparatuur te werken die met elektrische leidingen is verbonden, sieraden (inclusief ringen, kettingen en horloges) verwijderen. Metalen voorwerpen worden warm wanneer ze met stroom en aarde zijn verbonden, en kunnen ernstige brandwonden veroorzaken of het metalen voorwerp aan de aansluitklemmen lassen.
  • Page 239: Lightning Activity Warning

    Chapter 18: Installation and Maintenance Safety Information e em contacto com a ligação à terra, podendo causar queimaduras graves ou ficarem soldados aos terminais. WARNING: ¡Atención! Antes de operar sobre equipos conectados a líneas de alimentación, quitarse las joyas (incluidos anillos, collares y relojes). Los objetos de metal se calientan cuando se conectan a la alimentación y a tierra, lo que puede ocasionar quemaduras graves o que los objetos metálicos queden soldados a los bornes.
  • Page 240: Operating Temperature Warning

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide WARNING: Advarsel Utfør aldri arbeid på systemet, eller koble kabler til eller fra systemet når det tordner eller lyner. WARNING: Aviso Não trabalhe no sistema ou ligue e desligue cabos durante períodos de mau tempo (trovoada).
  • Page 241: Product Disposal Warning

    WARNING: Avvertenza Per evitare il surriscaldamento dei switch, non adoperateli in un locale che ecceda la temperatura ambientale massima di 40° C. Per evitare che la circolazione dell'aria sia impedita, lasciate uno spazio di almeno 15.2 cm di fronte alle aperture delle ventole.
  • Page 242 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide WARNING: Waarschuwing Dit produkt dient volgens alle landelijke wetten en voorschriften te worden afgedankt. WARNING: Varoitus Tämän tuotteen lopullisesta hävittämisestä tulee huolehtia kaikkia valtakunnallisia lakeja ja säännöksiä noudattaen. WARNING: Attention La mise au rebut définitive de ce produit doit être effectuée conformément à...
  • Page 243 Chapter 18: Installation and Maintenance Safety Information Grounded Equipment Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 219...
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  • Page 245: Power And Electrical Safety Information

    CHAPTER 19 Power and Electrical Safety Information General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Warnings for J-EX Series Switches on page 229 Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage on J-EX Series Switches on page 230 AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines for J-EX Series Switches on page 232 AC Power Disconnection Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 233 Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 234 TN Power Warning for J-EX Series Switches on page 234...
  • Page 246: Prevention Of Electrostatic Discharge Damage On J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Evaluated to the TN power system. Canada—Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1. Locate the emergency power-off switch for the room in which you are working so that if an electrical accident occurs, you can quickly turn off the power.
  • Page 247 Chapter 19: Power and Electrical Safety Information Always use an ESD grounding strap when you are handling components that are subject to ESD damage, and make sure that it is in direct contact with your skin. If a grounding strap is not available, hold the component in its antistatic bag (see Figure 94 on page 231) in one hand and touch the exposed, bare metal of the switch with the other hand immediately before inserting the component into the switch.
  • Page 248: Ac Power Electrical Safety Guidelines For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines for J-EX Series Switches CAUTION: For switches with AC power supplies, an external surge protective device (SPD) must be used at the AC power source. The following electrical safety guidelines apply to AC-powered switches: Note the following warnings printed on the chassis: “CAUTION: THIS UNIT HAS MORE THAN ONE POWER SUPPLY CORD.
  • Page 249: Ac Power Disconnection Warning For J-Ex Series Switches

    Chapter 19: Power and Electrical Safety Information AC Power Disconnection Warning for J-EX Series Switches WARNING: Before working on the switch or near power supplies, unplug all the power cords from an AC switch. Waarschuwing Voordat u aan een frame of in de nabijheid van voedingen werkt, dient u bij wisselstroom toestellen de stekker van het netsnoer uit het stopcontact te halen.
  • Page 250: Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Multiple Power Supplies Disconnection Warning for J-EX Series Switches WARNING: For J-EX Series switches that have more than one power supply connection, you must ensure that all power connections are fully disconnected so that power to the switch is completely removed.
  • Page 251: In Case Of Electrical Accident: Action To Take On A J-Ex Series Switch

    Chapter 19: Power and Electrical Safety Information In Case of Electrical Accident: Action to Take on a J-EX Series Switch If an electrical accident results in an injury, take the following actions in this order: Use caution. Be aware of potentially hazardous conditions that could cause further injury.
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  • Page 253: Compliance Information

    PART 8 Compliance Information Compliance Information on page 239...
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  • Page 255: Compliance Information

    CHAPTER 20 Compliance Information Agency Approvals for J-EX Series Switches on page 239 Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for J-EX Series Switches on page 240 Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for J-EX Series Switches on page 242 Declarations of Conformity for J-EX8216 Switches on page 243 Agency Approvals for J-EX Series Switches J-EX Series switches comply with the following standards: Safety...
  • Page 256: Compliance Statements For Emc Requirements For J-Ex Series Switches

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide EN 61000-4-2 ESD EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity EN 61000-4-4 EFT EN 61000-4-5 Surge EN 61000-4-6 Low Frequency Common Immunity EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Sags Related Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for J-EX Series Switches on page 240...
  • Page 257: European Community

    Chapter 20: Compliance Information CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make electrical ground connections by themselves, but should contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician, as appropriate. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.
  • Page 258: Non-Regulatory Environmental Standards

    Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 259: Declarations Of Conformity For J-Ex8216 Switches

    Chapter 20: Compliance Information Declarations of Conformity for J-EX8216 Switches...
  • Page 260 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide Related Agency Approvals for J-EX Series Switches on page 239 Documentation Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements for J-EX Series Switches on page 240 Compliance Statements for Acoustic Noise for J-EX Series Switches on page 242...
  • Page 261: Part 9 Index

    PART 9 Index Index on page 247...
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  • Page 263: Index

    (RFI)................65 overview................44 cage nuts ALM (Alarm) LED..............24 installing..............104, 110 altitude, acceptable range..........66 removing................154 approvals, agency..............239 calculating power consumption........85 attenuation in fiber-optic cables........78 Canadian EMC compliance..........240 Australia-New Zealand Declaration of certification and training, Dell..........185 Conformity................243...
  • Page 264 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide chassis default configuration............143 component serial number labels......188 Dell automated order-status service......185 front view................4 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification....185 lifting warnings and guidelines........214 Dell online services...............184 physical specifications..........4, 9 Dell product information............185 rear view................5 Dell Support................183...
  • Page 265 LEDs specifications..............59 AC power supply.............42 chassis status..............24 hardware configurations............7 Class 1 product warning..........208 hardware information, Dell support service....185 LAN ports................36 hardware overview..............3 line cards................35 height, chassis................9 management port............29 humidity (relative), acceptable........66 network ports..............36 RE module.................27 safety warnings............207 initial configuration SF module................31...
  • Page 266 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide cable maintenance............178 optical interface support............51 handling................175 See also transceivers holding................176 order status, checking............185 installation...............123 LEDs..................35 packing list................101 overview................6 packing materials packing for shipping.............197 packing components for shipping......196 removal................166 packing line cards for shipping........197 serial number location........192, 193...
  • Page 267 Index LEDs (AC).................42 RE module...............163 N+1 redundancy configuration (AC).......40 SF module...............165 N+N redundancy configuration (AC)......41 switch................152 overview................7 transceivers..............168 overview (AC)..............39 repair and warranty removal (AC)..............157 limitations................xv serial number label.............190 return procedure............185 slot numbers..............16 Return Materials Authorization See RMA (Return powering off the switch............151 Materials Authorization) return powering on the switch............133 returning hardware...
  • Page 268 Dell PowerConnect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Hardware Guide sample hardware...............7 seismic (earthquake), tested level........66 technical support..............xv temperature serial number chassis components, label........188 acceptable range............66 warning................224 chassis, locating............188 thermal output, determining..........87 locating................187 TN power system..............234 power supply..............190 tolerances, environmental..........66 SF module tools and equipment for hardware return....193...
  • Page 269 TN power system............234 warranty and repair limitations................xv return procedure............185 websites, Dell.................184 weight, chassis................9 width, chassis................9 wiring guidelines radio frequency interference (RFI)......65 signaling limitations............65 suppressing electromagnetic interference (EMI)................66 wrist strap usage..............230...
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