Page 1: Installation Guide
HP 12500 Routing Switch Series Installation Guide Part number: 5998-2815 Document version: 6W180-20130118...
Page 2 The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Product overview ·························································································································································· 1 Physical architecture ························································································································································· 1 12504 chassis view ················································································································································· 2 12508 chassis views ··············································································································································· 4 12518 chassis views ··············································································································································· 6 Backplane ·········································································································································································· 8 Fan tray ·············································································································································································· 8 Power supply system ························································································································································· 9 ...
Page 4 Installing a DC power supply ······························································································································· 39 Installing an AC power supply ····························································································································· 39 Installing a fan tray ························································································································································ 41 Installing a card ······························································································································································ 42 Installation preparation ········································································································································· 42 Installation procedure ··········································································································································· 43 Connecting power cords ··············································································································································· 44 ...
Page 5 Power supplies ······················································································································································· 80 Fan failure ······································································································································································· 82 MPU failure ····································································································································································· 82 LPU failure ······································································································································································· 83 Switching fabric module failure ···································································································································· 83 Interface failure ······························································································································································· 84 Replacement procedures ··········································································································································· 85 Cleaning the air filters ··················································································································································· 85 ...
Page 6 Appendix F Cable management ···························································································································· 138 Cable management guidelines ··································································································································· 138 Cable management examples ···································································································································· 140 Support and other resources ·································································································································· 142 Contacting HP ······························································································································································ 142 Subscription service ············································································································································ 142 Related information ······················································································································································ 142 Documents ···························································································································································· 142 ...
Page 7: Product Overview
Product overview The HP 12500 Routing Switch Series includes the models in Table Table 1 12500 models Model MPU slots LPU slots Switching fabric module slots 12504-AC 12504-DC 12508-AC 12508-DC 12518-AC 12518-DC NOTE: The line processing unit (LPU) slots are for both Ethernet interface cards and OAA cards. For card •...
Page 8: Chassis View
12504 chassis view Figure 1 12504 front view (1) MPU slots (slots 0 to 1) (2) LPU slots (slots 2 to 5) (3) Power frame cover (4) Power switch cover (5) ESD-preventive wrist strap port NOTE: The power frame cover protects the power frame air filter and the power frame slots.
Page 9 Figure 2 12504 rear view (1) Fan tray (2) Power entry module (PEM) (3) Grounding screw (4) Ventilation panel (5) ESD-preventive wrist strap port (6) Switching fabric module slots (slots 6 to 9) The 12504 chassis has the following slots and components: •...
Page 10: Chassis Views
12508 chassis views Figure 3 12508 front view (1) Power frame cover (2) Upper cabling rack (3) MPU slots (slots 0 and 1) (4) Lower cabling rack (5) Chassis air intake vents (6) ESD-preventive wrist strap port (7) LPU slots (slots 2 to 9) (8) Power switch cover NOTE: The power frame cover protects the power frame air filter and the power frame slot.
Page 11 Figure 4 12508 rear view (1) Power entry module (PEM) (2) Upper fan tray (3) Lower fan tray (4) Ventilation panel (5) Grounding screw (6) ESD-preventive wrist strap port (7) Switching fabric module slots (slots 10 to 18) (8) Chassis air exhaust vents (9) Power supply air exhaust vents The 12508 chassis has the following slots and components: Two MPU slots and eight LPU slots at the front, and nine switching fabric module slots at the rear.
Page 12 12518 chassis views Figure 5 12518 front view (1) Power frame cover (2) Upper cabling rack (3) MPU slots (slots 0 and 1) (4) LPU slots (slots 2 to 19) (5) Lower cabling rack (6) Chassis air intake vents (7) ESD-preventive wrist strap port (8) Power switch cover...
Page 13 Figure 6 12518 rear view (1) Power entry modules (PEMs) (2) Upper fan tray (3) Switching fabric module slots (slots 20 to 28) (4) Lower fan tray (5) Ventilation panel (6) Grounding screw (7) ESD-preventive wrist strap port (8) Chassis air exhaust vents (9) Power supply air exhaust vents The 12518 chassis has the following slots and components:...
Page 14: Backplane
Two MPU slots and 18 LPU slots at the front, and nine switching fabric module slots at the rear. • Two power frames at the top, and each power frame can accommodate up to six power supplies. • Two horizontally oriented fan trays at the rear. For the ventilation direction inside the chassis, see •...
Page 15: Power Supply System
Figure 7 12504 fan tray Figure 8 12508 fan tray Table 2 Fan LED description Status Description The fan tray has failed. Flashing The fan tray is operating properly. The fan tray is in a normal state. Flashing The fan tray is faulty. Steady on The fan tray is faulty.
Page 16: Ac Power Supply
Figure 9 Power frame appearance (without any power supply) AC power supply The AC-powered chassis of the 12500 switches use the PSE9000-A1 AC power supply system, which comprises an AC power frame, a power monitor module, a power entry module (PEM), and up to six power supplies.
Page 17 Status Description The power monitor module is faulty. • At least one power supply is faulty. • All power supplies have been removed from the power frame. Steady on • The switch of the power frame is off. • Power supplies are in position, but no AC power supply is provided. MAJOR Turns on and A power supply is being inserted or removed.
Page 18 Status Description The AC power supply is operating properly. Steady on The AC power supply is faulty. Fault The AC power supply is operating properly. Table 5 AC power supply specifications Item Description Rated input voltage range 100 VAC to 120 VAC/200 VAC to 240 VAC @ 50 Hz or 60 Hz Max input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC @ 47 Hz to 63 Hz Max input current...
Page 19: Dc Power Supply
DC power supply The DC-powered chassis of the 12500 switches use the PSE9000-D DC power supply system, which comprises a DC power frame, a power monitor module, and up to six DC power supplies. DC power frame Each DC power frame can have one power monitor module and up to six DC power supplies. Figure 13 DC power frame front view (1) to (6) DC power supplies (7) Power monitor module...
Page 20 DC power supply Figure 15 DC power supply (1) Power input LED (2) Power output LED (3) Over-temperature alarm LED (4) Power fault LED NOTE: A DC power supply has the same LED behaviors as an AC power supply. For more information, see Table Table 7 DC power supply specifications Item...
Page 21: Preparing For Installation
Preparing for installation Safety recommendations To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by improper use, read the following safety recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition. General safety recommendations • Take adequate safety measures to avoid injury and switch damage. For example, wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap.
Page 22: Switch Moving
Switch moving IMPORTANT: For personal safety, at least four people are required to move a 12518 switch. When you move an HP 12500 switch, follow these guidelines: Remove all the external cables (including the power cables) before moving the chassis. •...
Page 23: Examining The Installation Site
Examining the installation site The HP 12500 Routing Switch Series can only be used indoors. To ensure that the switch works properly and to prolong its service lifetime, the installation site must meet the following requirements: Weight support Make sure the floor can support the total weight of the rack, chassis, cards, power supplies, and all other components.
Page 24: Cleanness
Cleanness Dust buildup on the chassis may result in electrostatic adsorption, which causes poor contact of metal components and contact points, especially when indoor relative humidity is low. In the worst case, electrostatic adsorption can cause communication failure. Table 10 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room Substance Concentration limit (particles/m Dust particles...
Page 25: Power Supply
Power supply To meet the power supply requirements: Calculate the system power consumption. Select power supplies according to the system power consumption and power supply mode. To ensure normal operation of the switch, make sure the maximum output power of the power supplies is greater than the system power consumption of the switch (reserve certain power for redundancy).
Page 26 Figure 18 Airflow through a 12508 chassis (1) Air intake direction of the chassis (2) Air exhaust direction of the chassis (3) Air intake direction of the power supplies (4) Air exhaust direction of the power supplies...
Page 27: Space
Figure 19 Airflow through a 12518 chassis (1) Chassis air intake vents (2) Chassis air exhaust vents (3) Power supply air intake vents (4) Power supply air exhaust vents Space For easy maintenance, follow these guidelines:...
Page 28: Rack-Mounting
For moving the switch and servicing the modules, make sure the width of the aisle in the equipment • room is at least 0.8 m (2.62 ft). The equipment room is at least 3 m (9.84 ft) high. • Reserve at least 0.8 m (2.62 ft) of clearance between the rack and walls or other devices. •...
Page 29: Installation Tools
Figure 21 Rack depth The rack is available with standard slide rails (or rack shelves), cage nuts, and screws. • The slide rails (or rack shelves) can support the weight of the switch chassis and its accessories. • The rack can be well grounded. •...
Page 30 Item Quantity Purpose ESD-preventive wrist strap ESD-prevention NOTE: The number of screws and nuts supplied with the switch depends on those shipped from the factory. User-supplied tools and equipment • Mechanical lift Phillips screwdriver P1 – 100 mm, P2 – 150 mm, and P3 – 250 mm •...
Page 31: Installing The Switch
Installing the switch WARNING! To avoid bodily injury, do not touch any wire, terminal, or part marked with a high-voltage hazard sign. Figure 22 Hardware installation flow NOTE: For the 12504, the impedance carrier, expansion cable management bracket, and chassis air filter are not installed.
Page 32: Confirming Installation Preparations
Confirming installation preparations Before installing an HP 12500 switch, verify that: You have read "Preparing for installation" carefully and the installation site meets all the • requirements. You have all the items listed in the packing list, and the switch was not damaged during shipment.
Page 33: Installing A Chassis Air Filter (Optional)
Chassis air filters are installed at the air intake vents to prevent dust from entering the chassis. Chassis air filters of the 12500 switches are optional. You can order them as needed. If you have ordered chassis air filters, HP recommends you to install the air filters before mounting the switch to the rack.
Page 34: Installing An Expansion Cable Management Bracket (Optional)
Figure 25 Installing the rear air filter (1) Ventilation panel (2) Rear air filter Installing an air filter on a 12518 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws at both sides of the plastic panel and remove the panel.
Page 35: Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: Make sure no filler panel or card is installed on the front panel of the switch before you remove or • install a lower cable management bracket. • Keep the removed chassis panel and cable management brackets for future use. Installation procedure Each 12500 switch has keyhole standoffs on its cable management bracket and keyholes on the chassis for attaching the cable management bracket to the chassis.
Page 36 Figure 28 Installing an upper expansion cable management bracket...
Page 37: Installing The Switch In A Rack
To ensure correct installation, use industry-standard slide rails or rack shelves. Slide rails or rack shelves are not provided with the switch. Prepare them yourself, or order them from HP. Installing slide rails Before installing the switch to the rack, install slide rails to the rack. If the rack has slide rails, skip this section.
Page 38 The appearance and installation methods of slide rails depend on the slide rail types. This section uses a 19-inch rack as an example to describe the installation procedures. The rack unit (RU) (44.45 mm, or 1.75 in) measures the height of rack posts. As shown in Figure 29, each 1 RU has three mounting holes with center-to-center separations of 15.88 mm (0.63 in), 15.88 mm (0.63 in), and 12.70...
Page 39: Installing The Mounting Brackets
Figure 30 Installing the cage nuts Installing the mounting brackets Attach the mounting brackets onto the left and right sides of the switch. Figure 31 Installing the mounting brackets (for the 12504)
Page 40: Mounting The Switch In The Rack
Figure 32 Installing the mounting brackets (for the 12508 and 12518) Mounting the switch in the rack Before you mount the switch in the rack, make sure you have installed slide rails or a rack shelf on the rack for supporting the switch. To maximize the stability of the rack, mount the heaviest switch at the bottom of the rack when you install multiple switches on the rack.
Page 41: Verifying The Installation
Figure 33 Installing the switch in a standard 19-inch rack NOTE: If the screw holes on the mounting brackets cannot align with the cage nuts on the rack, verify that the bottom edge of the slide rail aligns with the middle of the narrowest metal area between mounting holes and that the cage nuts are installed in the correct holes.
Page 42: Installation Procedures
The workbench or floor is sturdy enough to support the weight of the chassis and its accessories. • The workbench or floor is reliably grounded. • Installation procedures IMPORTANT: Allow 0.8 m (2.62 ft) of clearance around the switch for heat dissipation. To install the switch: Hold the two sides of the switch and steadily move the switch to the workbench.
Page 43: Grounding The Switch
Attach the switch to the workbench or ground with L-shaped brackets. See Figure Figure 35 Installing L-shaped brackets (1) L-shaped bracket (2) Wall anchor (3) Mounting screw Grounding the switch WARNING! For the safety of operators and equipment, securely ground the switch. Make sure the resistance reading between the switch chassis and the ground is less than 1 ohm.
Page 44: Installing A Power Supply
Figure 36 Connecting the grounding cable If there is no grounding point on the rack, you can attach the grounding cable to a grounding strip. The installation procedures are similar. Installing a power supply The 12500 switches supports both AC and DC power supply. You can select either AC or DC power supplies as needed.
Page 45: Installing A Dc Power Supply
To prepare for installation: Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it is properly grounded. Remove the blank panel (if any) from the slot to be used. Remove the power frame cover. Installing a DC power supply Rotate the power frame cover up with both hands. Pull the clip at the bottom left corner of the power supply to the left to open the power supply panel.
Page 46 Installing a PEM • Installing an AC power supply • Installing a PEM Loosen the screws on the filler panel of the PEM slot with a Phillips screwdriver to remove the filler panel. Insert a PEM slowly along the slide rails until it touches the backplane connector. Use the M3 screws supplied with the PEM to attach the PEM to the switch chassis, and fasten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Page 47: Installing A Fan Tray
Installing a fan tray CAUTION: The fan trays are heavy. Do not try to move a fan tray by yourself. • • Hold a fan tray by the bottom when moving it. Never attempt to lift a fan tray with its handle because the handle is not designed to support weight.
Page 48: Installing A Card
Figure 40 Installing a fan tray (for the 12508 and 12518) Installing a card On a 12504, install at least one MPU, one LPU, and three switching fabric modules. On a 12508 or 12518, install at least one MPU, one LPU, and seven switching fabric modules. The 12500 does not support intermixing of the MPU, LPU, and switching fabric modules.
Page 49: Installation Procedure
NOTE: Keep the removed the blank panel and protective box properly for future use. • • All the cards for the 12500 are hot-swappable. Installation procedure IMPORTANT: Fasten the screws of each card right after you insert it. • • To avoid damage to a card, do not use excessive force when installing and removing the card.
Page 50: Connecting Power Cords
Figure 42 Installing an MPU (for the 12504) Figure 43 Installing an MPU (for the 12508 and 12518) Connecting power cords Follow these guidelines before connecting power cords:...
Page 51: Connecting An Ac Power Cord
For lightning protection, the AC power should be led through an external lightning device into a • 12500 switch. For more information, see "Appendix D Lightning protection." Make sure the power switch on the power frame is in the OFF position. •...
Page 52: Connecting A Dc Power Cord
Figure 44 Connect the AC power cord Connecting a DC power cord Six pairs of wiring terminals (marked PSR1 through PSR6) are available on the DC grounding strip of the 12500 switches. The wiring terminals correspond to the power supplies 1 through 6, respectively. The power source supplies power to the switch through the wiring terminals.
Page 53 Connect one end of the black DC power cord marked with "–" to the RTN(+) terminal on the power supply, install the flat washer, spring washer, and fasten the screw. Connect one end of the blue DC power cord marked with "–" to the negative terminal (–) on the power supply;...
Page 54: Verifying The Installation
Verifying the installation WARNING! A 12504 has one power switch, a 12508 has one power switch, and a 12518 has two power switches. Make sure you have turned off the power before checking the installation to avoid bodily injury and switch damage.
Page 55: Connecting The Switch To The Network
Connecting the switch to the network Cable routing recommendations Interface cables and power cords should be separately routed. Reasonable cable routing can improve efficiency by facilitating installation and removal of fan trays, PEM, and some other components. Follow these guidelines when you route the cables: Interface cables of a 12508 and 12518 are routed through the upper and lower cable management •...
Page 56 Figure 47 Console cable Table 14 Console cable pinouts RJ-45 pin Signal DB-9 pin Signal Connection procedure Figure 48 Connecting the switch and the PC through the console port To connect the console cable:...
Page 57: Setting Up A Configuration Environment
Connect the DB-9 connector of the console cable to the serial port of a PC or terminal. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the MPU of the switch. NOTE: • If two MPUs are installed on the switch, log in through the console port on the active MPU (typically with a smaller slot number) for the first login.
Page 58 Figure 50 Setting the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection Set Bits per second to 9600, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to None, and click OK. Figure 51 Setting the serial port parameters Select File >...
Page 59 Figure 52 HyperTerminal window On the Settings tab, set the emulation to VT100 and click OK. NOTE: HP recommends that you select the Windows keys option. Figure 53 Setting the terminal emulation in Test Properties dialog box...
Page 60: Powering On The Switch
DDR2 SDRAM test successful. System is starting... Booting Normal Extend BootWare The Extend BootWare is self-decompressing Done! ************************************************************************** HP 12500 BootWare, Version 2.17 ************************************************************************** Copyright (c) 2010-2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Compiled Date : Sep 15 2012 CPU Type : MPC8548E...
Page 61 Connect IRQ 5 OK. Enable IRQ 5 OK. Connect IRQ 6 OK. After the switch completes booting the applications, the following information appears on the terminal screen: Press ENTER to get started. Press Enter to begin configuring the switch at the prompt: ...
Page 62: Verification After Power-On
The output depends on your switch model. Verification after power-on HP recommends that you check the following conditions after the switch is powered on: The cooling system is operating. You should be able to hear fan rotation noise and feel air being •...
Page 63: Connecting The Switch To The Network Through A Copper Ethernet Port
Introduction An AUX cable is an 8-core shielded cable. At one end of the cable is an RJ-45 connector and at the other end is a DB-9 (male) connector. Plug the RJ-45 connector into the AUX port of the switch and the DB-9 (male) connector into the DB-9 (female) port of the modem.
Page 64 Precautions Follow these precautionary steps: When selecting a fiber network facility, make sure the type of the connector and the fiber matches • the adopted fiber port. Be sure to install the dust cover if the fiber port is not connected to a fiber connector. •...
Page 65: Sfp Module
Remove the protective cap from the fiber connector, and use dust free paper and absolute alcohol to clean the end face of the fiber connector. Connect one end of the fiber to the SFP module of the 12500 switch. Connect the other end of the fiber to the peer device. Figure 56 Connecting an optical fiber to an SFP module LC plug SFP module...
Page 66: Hardware Management
# Display the electrical label information about the card in slot 0 on your switch. • In standalone mode: display device manuinfo slot 0 Slot 0: DEVICE_NAME : HP 12500 Type A MPU w/Comware v7 OS JG497A DEVICE_SERIAL_NUMBER : CN20FYD002 MAC_ADDRESS : D07E-2848-3600 MANUFACTURING_DATE : 2012-10-21...
Page 67: Displaying The Card Information For Your Switch
Displaying the card information for your switch Use the display device command to display card information for your switch, including the slot number, card type, card status, and software version. # Display brief information about all cards on your switch. ...
Page 68: Rebooting Your Switch
1/18 LST1SF08B1 Normal 12500-CMW710-R7128 Table 17 Command output Field Description • In standalone mode: Slot No.—Slot number of a card. Slot No. • In IRF mode: Slot No.—Slot number of a card on the specified member switch in the format of member ID/slot number.
Page 69: Managing The Power Supply System
The first method is called "cold reboot" or "cold startup". The second and third methods are called "warm reboot" or "warm startup", and can be used remotely. For data security, if you reboot the switch while the switch is performing file operations, the switch does not reboot.
Page 70: Enabling Power Supply Management
VENDOR_NAME : HP In IRF mode: • # Display the electrical label information about power monitor module 2 on member switch 1. display device manuinfo chassis 1 power-monitor 2 Chassis 1: PowerMonitor 2: DEVICE_NAME : LSTM2PMUA DEVICE_SERIAL_NUMBER : 210212A0310106000043...
Page 71: Manually Starting Or Stopping Power Supply To A Card
Step Command Remarks Enter system view. system-view • In standalone mode: power-supply policy enable Enable power supply By default, power supply • In IRF mode: management. management is enabled. power-supply policy enable chassis chassis-number • In standalone mode: By default, the number of power-supply policy redundant Configure the redundant power supplies...
Page 72: Displaying The Power Supply System Information About Your Switch
Displaying the power supply system information about your switch Use the display power-supply command to display power supply system information about your switch, including whether power management is enabled, the number of configured redundant power supplies, power, output voltage and current, and whether each card is powered on. # Display detailed information about the power supply system.
Page 73: Configuring Temperature Thresholds For A Card
Line-card power status: Slot Board-Type Watts Status ---- --------------- ----- ------ None Absent None Absent None Absent LST1GT48LEC1 None Absent None Absent None Absent None Absent Configuring temperature thresholds for a card You can set temperature thresholds for a card. When the temperature reaches the threshold, the switch generates alarms.
Page 74: Isolating A Card
inflow outflow 1 In IRF mode: • System temperature information (degree centigrade): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slot Sensor Temperature LowerLimit WarningLimit AlarmLimit ShutdownLimit inflow outflow 1 hotspot 1 inflow outflow 1 hotspot 1 1/12 inflow 1/12 outflow 1 Table 18 Command output Field Description •...
Page 75: Configuration Procedure
You can use the display device command to view whether a card is isolated, or, whether the card • is in the offline state. Do not perform other configurations on the isolated card. • Configuration procedure To isolate a card: Step Command Remarks...
Page 76: Enabling Hardware Failure Protection For Aggregation Groups
Step Command Remarks Enter system view. system-view By default, the system takes the Set the action to be taken in hardware-failure-detection action of warning (sending traps) response to failures on the forwarding isolate in response to forwarding-plane forwarding plane to isolate. failures.
Page 77: Displaying The Operating State Of Fans
The hardware-failure-protection aggregation and hardware-failure-protection auto-down commands do not take effect on an interface in the following cases: Loopback testing is enabled (using the loopback { external | internal } command). • The interface is forcibly brought up (using the port up-mode command). •...
Page 78 Fan number: 12 Temperature: 29 C High temperature alarm threshold: 70 C Low speed alarm threshold: 900 rpm Status Speed(rpm) ---------- ---------- normal 2700 normal 2400 normal 2400 normal 2400 normal 2700 normal 2700 normal 2400 normal 2400 normal 2700 normal 2400 normal...
Page 79: Displaying Alarms Present On Your Switch
Temperature: 26 C High temperature alarm threshold: 60 C Low speed alarm threshold: 1450 rpm Status Speed(rpm) ---------- ---------- normal 4300 normal 4350 normal 4050 normal 4350 normal 4350 normal 4350 normal 4400 normal 4100 normal 4200 normal 4100 normal 4300 normal 4350...
Page 80: Verifying And Diagnosing Transceiver Modules
In IRF mode: • display alarm Chassis Slot Level Info ERROR Fan 2 is absent. ERROR Power 2 is absent. ERROR The board in slot 10 is faulty. WARNING The temperature of sensor 3 exceeds the lower limit. Table 21 Command output Field Description ID of the IRF member switch with an alarm.
Page 81 Connector Type : LC Wavelength(nm) : 850 Transfer Distance(m) : 550(50um),270(62.5um) Digital Diagnostic Monitoring : YES Vendor Name : HP Ordering Name : JD118B Table 23 Command output Field Description Type of the connectors of the transceiver: • SC—Fiber connector, developed by NTT •...
Page 82: Diagnosing Transceiver Modules
display transceiver manuinfo interface gigabitethernet 3/0/4 GigabitEthernet3/0/4 transceiver manufacture information: Manu. Serial Number : 213410A0000054000251 Manufacturing Date : 2012-09-01 Vendor Name : HP Table 24 Command output Field Description Serial number generated during commissioning and testing of the transceiver Manu. Serial Number module.
Page 83 Field Remarks RX power low The received optical power is low. TX power high The transmitted optical power is high. TX power low The transmitted optical power is low. TX bias high The transmitted bias current is high. TX bias low The transmitted bias current is low.
Page 84 Field Remarks Transceiver info I/O error Transceiver information read and write error Transceiver info checksum error Transceiver information checksum error The type of the transceiver module does not match the Transceiver type and port configuration mismatch port configuration. The port does not support this type of transceiver Transceiver type not supported by port hardware modules.
Page 85: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to troubleshoot the 12500 switch installation failures. The power supply system, fans, and cards of a 12500 switch have multiple LEDs, through which you can locate the failures. Configuration terminal problems If the configuration environment setup is correct, the configuration terminal displays booting information when the switch is powered on.
Page 86: Power Supply System Failure
Unplug and then plug the power monitor module. If the RUN LED is still off, replace the power monitor module. If the RUN LED is still off, contact HP Technical Support for help. Power supplies Figure 58 LEDs on an AC power supply...
Page 87 Figure 59 LEDs on a DC power supply (1) Input status LED (2) Output status LED (3) Over-temperature alarm LED (4) Fault LED Table 28 Power supply LED description Status Description Steady on The power is input properly. Input status LED No power is input.
Page 88: Fan Failure
Fan failure Table 29 Fan LED description Status Description The fan tray has failed. Flashing The fan tray is operating properly. The fan tray is in a normal state. Flashing The fan tray is faulty. Steady on The fan tray is faulty. When the RUN LED is off or the ALM LED is on or flashing, the fan has failed.
Page 89: Lpu Failure
To troubleshoot the MPU: Verify that the power supply is operating properly. For more information, see "Power supply system failure." Press the RESET button of the MPU to reset the MPU. After the MPU is reset, verify that the corresponding RUN LED flashes green. Verify that the MPU is fully seated.
Page 90: Interface Failure
Verify that the speed and duplex settings of the interfaces of a link are the same. Make sure two interfaces can operate together. If the failure still exists, contact HP Support. NOTE: When an interface fails, if the switch has an idle interface of the same type, you can plug the cable into the...
Page 91: Replacement Procedures
Power supply air filter—A 12500 chassis is installed with a power supply air filter when shipped by • default. To guarantee good ventilation of the switch and power supplies, HP recommends that you clear the air filters monthly. Cleaning the chassis air filters for a 12508 A 12508 has front and rear chassis air filters.
Page 92: Cleaning The Chassis Air Filter For A 12518
Install the chassis air filter to the correct position, and fasten the captive screws at both sides of the chassis air filter. For more information, see "Installing the switch." Figure 62 Removing the rear chassis air filter for a 12508 ...
Page 93 Position the air filter to the right place, and fasten the fastening screws on the air filter. Figure 64 Removing the power frame air filter For a 12508 or 12518 To clean the power frame air filter: Loosen the fastening screws on the air filter and remove the air filter from the power frame. Figure 65 Removing the power supply air filter (1) Power frame air filter (2) Fastening screws...
Page 94: Replacing A Power Supply
Wash the air filter by using clean water, and then air-dry the air filter. Position the air filter to the right place, and fasten the fastening screws on the air filter. Replacing a power supply WARNING! Power supplies for the 12500 are hot-swappable. When installing and replacing a power supply with the switch powered on, pay attention to the operation procedures and electricity safety issues.
Page 95: Replacing A Pem (Applicable To Only An Ac Power Supply)
Figure 66 Replacing a power supply Replacing a PEM (applicable to only an AC power supply) Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screws on the front panel of the PEM. Slowly pull the PEM out along the slide rails, as shown in Figure Put the removed PEM on an antistatic mat or in its original shipping materials.
Page 96: Replacing A Card
Figure 67 Removing the PEM Figure 68 Installing the PEM Replacing a card All cards of the 12500 are hot-swappable. Preparing for the replacement Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure the wrist strap makes good skin contact and is well grounded.
Page 97: Replacement Procedure
NOTE: Keep the removed blank panel and protection cover properly for future use. Replacement procedure To replace a card: Loosen the captive screws on the card. Move the ejector levers outwards to separate the card from the backplane. Slowly pull out the card along the slide rails. Put the removed card in an antistatic bag or in its original shipping materials.
Page 98 Figure 70 Replacing a card (for the 12504) A: Card to be removed B: Card to be installed...
Page 99: Replacing A Fan Tray
Figure 71 Replacing a card (for the 12508 and 12518) A: Card to be removed B: Card to be installed Replacing a fan tray CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not touch any wires, terminals, and parts with a high-voltage hazard sign. •...
Page 100: Replacing A Cf Card
Loosen the captive screws on the fan tray. Pull out the fan tray along the slide rails. Put the removed fan tray in an antistatic bag or in its original shipping materials. Insert the new fan tray into the fan tray slot along the slide rails. Push the fan tray in the slot until it makes close contact with the backplane of the chassis.
Page 101 After you execute the umount cf command, if you want to continue to use the CF card, execute the mount cf command in user view to load the CF card again. For more information about the umount and mount HP 12500 Routing Switch Series Fundamentals Command Reference commands, see Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw at the right side of the CF card cover, and pull the CF card cover outward.
Page 102: Replacing A Transceiver Module
Figure 75 Replacing a CF card Replacing a transceiver module The replacement procedures of XFP, SFP+, and SFP transceiver modules are similar. This section takes an SFP transceiver module as an example. CAUTION: When installing or removing an SFP transceiver module, do not touch the golden finger of the SFP transceiver module.
Page 103 Figure 76 Removing an SFP transceiver module Figure 77 Installing an SFP transceiver module NOTE: Remove the fibers, if any, from the SFP transceiver module before installing it.
Page 104: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical specifications Environment requirements Temperature Range • Long term: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) • Short term: Operating temperature –10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) (up to 96 hours of continuous operation within less than 15 days in one year) Operating humidity (noncondensing) 5% to 95%...
Page 105 Max power Max system Switch consumption Dimensions (H × input power Weight Height (RU) model for cards W × D) consumption and fans • Net weight: 97.5 kg (214.95 lb) 975 × 442 × 740 12508-AC 5420 W 4880 W •...
Page 106: Cards
Cards Table 32 Card specifications LPU model Power consumption Net weight Dimensions (H × W × D) 40 × 400 × 467 mm (1.57 × LST2MRPNC1 45 W to 70 W 3.85 kg (8.49 lb) 15.75 × 18.39 in) 40 × 318 × 167 mm (1.57 × LST1SF08B1 36 W to 45 W 1.37 kg (3.02 lb)
Page 107: Fan Trays
LPU model Power consumption Net weight Dimensions (H × W × D) 40.1 × 399.2 × 498.8 mm LST1FW3A1 128 W to 168 W 4.8 kg (10.58 lb) (1.58 × 15.72 × 19.64 in) Fan trays Figure 78 Fan tray views Table 33 Fan tray specifications Power consumption of a Fan tray...
Page 108: Expansion Cable Management Brackets
Power supply Weight AC power supply-2000 W 2.19 kg (4.83 lb) DC power supply-1800 W 1.96 kg (4.32 lb) Expansion cable management brackets Table 35 Expansion cable management bracket specifications Expansion cable management bracket Dimensions (H × W × D) Upper 210 ×...
Page 109: Card Specifications And Compatibility
All 12500 switches HP 12500 16-port 10GbE SFP+ installed with LST1XP16LEC1 As required LEC Module LST2SF18C1 or LST2SF08C1 HP 12500 8-port 10GbE XFP LEB LST1XP8LEB1 All 12500 models As required Module HP 12500 8-port 10GbE XFP LEC LST1XP8LEC1 All 12500 models...
Page 110: Mpus
NOTE: • HP recommends that you install two MPUs for redundancy, and install all switching fabric modules to your switch. The active MPU and standby MPU must be the same model, and the switching fabric modules used on a 12500 switch must be the same model.
Page 111: Ethernet Interface Card Specifications
Ethernet interface card specifications Table 38 Ethernet interface card specifications Number of Supported interface Model Port type ports modules • 10-GE SFP+ modules LST1XP16LEB1 10GBase-R SFP+/LC fiber ports • 10-GE SFP+ cables • 10-GE SFP+ modules LST1XP16LEC1 10GBase-R SFP+/LC fiber ports •...
Page 112: Power Components
Choose power supplies based on your actual needs. Make sure the maximum output power of the • power supplies exceeds the system power consumption (HP recommends reserving a certain power de-rating value). For the maximum output power of a single power supply, see Table HP recommends you to configure N+1 or N+M power supply redundancy.
Page 113 NOTE: The AC power frame and power monitor module are integrated to the chassis of 12500 AC models, so • you do not need to order them. You must order the PEM and AC power supplies yourself. • The DC power frame and power monitor module are integrated to the chassis of 12500 DC models, so you do not need to order them.
Page 114 Countries or regions where the type of Countries or Other countries or Connector power cords conforms regions seldom Code (Length) regions using this type of type to local safety using this type of power cords regulations and can be power cords used legally 04043396 (3 I type...
Page 115 Countries or regions where the type of Countries or Other countries or Connector power cords conforms regions seldom Code (Length) regions using this type of type to local safety using this type of power cords regulations and can be power cords used legally 04043396 (3 I type...
Page 116 Countries or regions where the type of Countries or Other countries or Connector power cords conforms regions seldom Code (Length) regions using this type of type to local safety using this type of power cords regulations and can be power cords used legally 04043396 (3 I type...
Page 117: Appendix B Leds
Appendix B LEDs Power system LEDs Monitoring module LEDs Table 43 Power monitor module LED description Status Description Steady on The power monitor module is operating properly. The power monitor module is faulty. • At least one power supply is faulty. •...
Page 118: Fan Leds
Status Description No power is being input. Flashing The input power has exceeded the threshold. Steady on The power is being output properly. Output No power is being output. Flashing The power output is overloaded. Steady on The AC power supply is experiencing an over-temperature condition. Service The AC power supply is operating properly.
Page 119: Cf Card Status Led
CF card status LED Table 46 CF card status LED description Status Description Steady on The CF card is in position and idle. The CF card is in position and performing read/write Flashing operations. Do not unplug it. The CF card is out of position or offline. You can plug in or unplug it.
Page 120: Fan Status Led
Status Description Steady on The MPU is faulty. The MPU is faulty. Fan status LED Table 50 Fan status LED description Status Description Flashing green All the fan trays are operating properly. Flashing red One or two fan trays are faulty. FAN (green-red) Steady on The MPU is faulty.
Page 121: Interface Leds
Interface LEDs LINK and ACT LEDs Each interface on the following LPUs has a LINK LED and an ACT LED: • LST1XP8LEB1 LST1XP8LEC1 • Table 53 Interface LED description Status Description No link is present. LINK Steady on A link is present. No data is being transmitted or received.
Page 122: Switching Fabric Module Leds
Status Description Flashing red The LPU is faulty. Steady on The LPU is faulty. The LPU is faulty or not in position. NOTE: The RUN LED description of different 12500 LPU models is the same. Switching fabric module LEDs Table 56 Interface LED description Status Description No link is present.
Page 123: Appendix C Transceiver Modules
Connec Description wavele Fiber Max transmission distance code ngth 62.5/125 μm 850 nm multi-mode optical 33 m (108.27 ft) HP X130 fiber 10G XFP LC JD117B 50/125 μm Transceiver 850 nm multi-mode optical 300 m (984.25 ft) fiber HP X130 9/125 μm...
Page 124 Central Product Connec Description wavele Fiber Max transmission distance code ngth HP X180 10G XFP LC 9/125 μm LH 80km 1542.1 JG229A single-mode optical 80 km (49.71 miles) 1542.14nm 4 nm fiber DWDM Transceiver HP X180 10G XFP LC 9/125 μm LH 80km 1542.9...
Page 125: Ge Sfp+ Transceiver Modules
Transceiv 10-GE SFP+ cables Table 60 10-GE SFP+ cable specifications Max transmission Product code Description Connector distance HP X240 10G SFP+ SFP+ 3m JD097C SFP+ 3 m (9.84 ft) DA Cable HP X240 SFP+ SFP+ 5m Direct JG081C SFP+ 5 m (16.40 ft)
Page 126: Mbps Sfp Transceiver Modules
Product code Description wavelen Fiber Max transmission distance 50/125 μm 850 nm multi-mode 550 m (1804.46 ft) optical fiber HP X120 1G JD118B SFP LC SX 62.5/125 Transceiver μm 850 nm 275 m (902.23 ft) multi-mode optical fiber HP X120 1G 9/125 μm...
Page 127 81, you must select an appropriate optical attenuation. Otherwise, the optical transceiver may be damaged. The HP X1 14 100M SFP LC FX Transceiver supports only an optical interface speed of 100 Mbps. • The HP X120 100M/1G SFP LC LX Transceiver supports an optical interface speed of 100 Mbps and •...
Page 128 Figure 81 Loopback operation on an optical transceiver...
Page 129: Appendix D Lightning Protection
Appendix D Lightning protection Connecting the AC power supply to a power strip with lightning protection If part of the AC power line is routed outdoors, use a power strip with lightning protection to connect the AC power cord of the switch to the AC power line to protect the switch from being damaged by lightning strikes.
Page 130: Installing A Lightning Protector For A Network Port
If part of the network cable of a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper Ethernet port must be routed outdoors, connect a lightning protector to the cable before you plug the cable into the port. HP recommends that you install lightning protector for 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 copper Ethernet ports. The switch does not come with any lightning protector.
Page 131 The installed port lighting protectors are not sufficient. If the switch has more than one network port • connected with other devices through cables outdoor, install a lightning protector for each network port.
Page 132: Appendix E Engineering Labels
Appendix E Engineering labels Engineering labels are used to identify cables and devices for easy maintenance after installation. There are two types of engineering labels, labels for cables and labels for devices. Labels for cables Cables include signal cables such as network cables and fibers, and power cords such as AC power cords and DC power cords.
Page 133: Generic Labels
Figure 84 Label for power cords (1) Cable tie (2) Dividing line on the label Generic labels A generic label is bar-shaped with fixed dimensions. It is applicable to both signal cables and power cables. A mark "TO:" is located at the upper left corner in the right area of the label to identify the peer end of the cable on which the label is affixed.
Page 134: Labels For Devices
A device label is used to identify the device name, model, address, installation date, and so on. Filling in labels You can print or write desired contents on labels. HP recommends that you print labels. To print labels, select a label printer and a proper label template as needed. For more information about using a label printer, see the user guide of the printer.
Page 135: Affixing A Label To A Power Cord
Figure 86 Affixing a label Figure 87 shows the affixed labels when the cable is laid vertically and horizontally. Figure 87 Affixed labels 03 12 Affixing a label to a power cord Stick the label to the recessed rectangular area on the identification plate. You can stick the label to either side of the identification plate.
Page 136: Affixing A Generic Label
Figure 88 Affixing a label – 48V2 Bind cable ties on both ends of a cable. After the bundling, the finished identification plate should be on top of the cable in horizontal cabling, or on the right side of the cable in vertical cabling. Make sure the label is facing out, as shown in Figure Figure 89 Affixed labels...
Page 137: Affixing A Label To A Device
Figure 90 Affixing a generic label Affixing a label to a device Remove the device label and stick it to the device. You can stick a device label to any desired position on the device. Guidelines • When you print, write, or affix labels, keep the labels clean. Do not use ink-jet printers and ink pens.
Page 138 Content Meaning Example Numbered in top-down order with two digits, for B—Chassis number example, 01. Numbered in top-down and left-right order with two C—Slot number digits, for example, 01. Numbered in top-down and left-right order with two D—Ethernet port number digits, for example, 01.
Page 139: Engineering Labels For Optical Fibers
Engineering labels for optical fibers These labels are affixed to optical fibers that connect the fiber ports on the cards in a chassis, or connect fiber ports on box-type devices. There are two types of labels for optical fibers: labels for a fiber that connects the fiber ports on two devices, labels for a fiber that connects the device and the optical distribution frame (ODF).
Page 140 Content Meaning Example Numbered in top-down and left-right order with D—Fiber port number two digits, for example, 05. R—Optical receiving interface T—Optical transmitting interface • M—Row number of the rack in the equipment room, in the range of A to Z. MN—Row number and column •...
Page 141: Engineering Labels For Dc Power Cords
Engineering labels for DC power cords These labels are affixed to DC cables that provide power for racks, and the protection grounding cables including the –48V, PGND, and BGND cables. The labels for DC power cords are affixed to one side of the identification plates on cable ties.
Page 142: Engineering Labels For Ac Power Cords
example, if the label on the loaded cabinet side is "A01-RTN", it means that the power cord is an RTN that connects RTN copper bar in the power distribution box on Row A, Column 01 in the equipment room. Information on the labels for PGND cables should be given in the similar way. Engineering labels for AC power cords These labels are affixed to the AC cables that provide power for cabinets and protection grounding cables, including POWER, RTN, and PGND cables.
Page 143 Figure 96 Example of a device label...
Page 144: Appendix F Cable Management
Appendix F Cable management Label cables before you route or bundle them. For more information about labeling cables, see "Appendix E Engineering labels for cables." Cable management guidelines When you route and bundle up cables, follow these guidelines: • Bind cables neatly for easy maintenance and expansion. The cable management brackets and cable routing slots, inside or outside the rack, are smooth and •...
Page 145 Figure 98 Binding the cables When you route cables through sharp sheet metal penetration points or along sharp edges of • mechanical parts, use bushings or take any other action to protect the cables from being cut or abraded. The sheet metal penetration points must be smooth and fully rounded. •...
Page 146: Cable Management Examples
Cable management examples Figure 100 Network cable management...
Page 147 Figure 101 Optical fiber management Use strapping tapes to carefully bind optical fibers. Avoid excessive force. For more information, see the instructions shipped with the strapping tapes. Figure 102 Power cord management...
Page 148: Support And Other Resources
Related information Documents To find related documents, browse to the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals For related documentation, navigate to the Networking section, and select a networking category. •...
Page 149: Conventions
Conventions This section describes the conventions used in this documentation set. Command conventions Convention Description Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown. Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values. Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional. Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which { x | y | ...
Page 150 Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall. Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch. Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.
Page 151: Index
Connecting the AC power supply to a power strip with lightning protection,123 Connecting the switch to the network,56 Labels for cables,126 Contacting HP,142 Labels for devices,128 Conventions,143 Logging in to the switch,49 failure,83 LEDs,1 14 Displaying alarms present on your...
Page 152 Rack-mounting,22 Safety recommendations,15 Rebooting your switch,62 Switch ordering guide,102 Related information,142 Switching fabric module failure,83 Replacing a card,90 Switching fabric module LEDs,1 16 Replacing a CF card,94 Replacing a fan tray,93 Verifying and diagnosing transceiver modules,74 Replacing a power supply,88 Verifying the installation,48 Replacing a transceiver...

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