Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850 Series User Manual

OmniSwitch 6850 Series Power Supplies OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components
page 2-80 OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide August 2007
Installing Power Supplies
OmniSwitch 6850 Series power supply can be installed in the following ways:
• As a primary or backup supply directly connected to the back of an OmniSwitch 6850 Series chassis.
See “Connecting a Power Supply Directly to the Chassis” on page 2-80 for more information.
• As a primary or backup supply connected with a cable. See “Connecting a Power Supply with a Cable”
on page 2-81 for more information.
DC power supplies require additional installation steps. See “DC Power Supply Considerations” on
page 2-85 for more information.
Anti-Static Warning. Before handling any components, free yourself of static by wearing a grounding
strap, or by grounding yourself properly. Static discharge can damage the switch and the backup power
supply.
Connecting a Power Supply Directly to the Chassis
Follow the steps below to connect a power supply directly (i.e., without a cable) to the back of an
OmniSwitch 6850 Series chassis:
1 Place the chassis and power supply on a smooth, clean, and dry surface.
2 Optional. Follow steps a and b to install the power shelf.
a Carefully slide the power shelf so that it is flush against the back of the chassis.
b Tighten the two captive screws located on the left and right sides of the power shelf.

Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850 Series Specifications

General

Model	OmniSwitch 6850 Series
Switching Capacity	Up to 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	Up to 131 Mpps
Stacking	Yes, up to 8 units
Layer Support	Layer 2/3
MAC Address Table Size	32, 000
VLANs	4094
Management	Web, CLI, SNMP
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Software	Alcatel-Lucent Operating System (AOS)
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes

Summary

About This Guide

Supported Platforms

Lists the OmniSwitch 6850 Series products this guide applies to.

Unsupported Platforms

Lists products this guide does not apply to.

Manual Audience and Content Overview

Details intended audience, manual content, and organization.

Documentation Roadmap

Outlines the user documentation suite and configuration stages.

User Manual CD and Technical Support

Provides info on accessing docs via CD and obtaining technical support.

OmniSwitch 6850 Series

Availability Features

Discusses hardware and software safeguards for continuous data flow and uptime.

OmniSwitch 6850 Series Application Examples

Presents common network applications for the OmniSwitch 6850 Series.

Gigabit-to-the-Desktop Migration

Details the migration path to Gigabit on the LAN edge.

Server Aggregation

Explains the switch's suitability as a server aggregation switch.

Layer 3 Aggregation/Distribution

Covers the switch's role in distribution layer of three-tier networks.

Small Enterprise Core

Describes the switch's function in small enterprise core networks.

OmniSwitch 6850 Series Chassis and Hardware Components

Chassis Descriptions and Specifications

Details various chassis types, technical specs, and components.

Switch Mounting and Installation

Covers methods for mounting and installing the switches.

Booting and Power Management

Explains switch booting procedures and power supply options.

Console Port and Pinouts

Details console port specifications, pinouts, and serial connection settings.

Chassis Monitoring

Explains how to monitor chassis status, fans, and temperature.

Installing and Managing Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Power over Ethernet Specifications

Lists general specifications for Alcatel-Lucent's Power over Ethernet support.

Viewing PoE Power Supply Status

Details how to view the current status of installed power supplies.

Configuring PoE Parameters

Explains how to configure PoE settings: defaults, priority, capacitor detection.

Understanding Priority Disconnect

Explains the priority disconnect function for power budget management.

Monitoring PoE via CLI

Describes how to monitor current PoE statistics and settings using CLI commands.

Managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stacks

OmniSwitch 6850 Series Stack Overview

Overview of linking switches into a single virtual chassis for expanded capacity.

Roles Within the Stack

Explains assigned roles (primary, secondary, idle, pass-through) for switches in a virtual chassis.

Stack Cabling and Redundancy

Details stack cabling patterns, redundant connections, and cable status.

Slot Numbering and Assignment

Explains dynamic and manual slot numbering for modules in a stack.

Hot-Swapping and Reloading Switches

Covers adding/removing modules and reloading switches within a stack.

Managing Stack Management Roles

Covers changing secondary to primary roles and synchronizing switches.

Monitoring the Stack

Provides CLI commands useful for monitoring stack conditions and operations.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information

Declaration of Conformity and WEEE Statement

States CE compliance and Waste Electrical/Electronic Equipment (WEEE) information.

China RoHS: Hazardous Substance Table

Details hazardous substance content in electronic information products as per China RoHS.

Standards Compliance

Lists safety and EMC standards the product complies with.

Translated Safety Warnings

Provides safety warnings translated into French, German, and Spanish.

Specific Safety Warnings

Covers installation, laser radiation, lithium battery, voltage, and disconnection warnings.