D-Link DQS-5000-32S Data Center Switch Installation Guide
- October 30, 2023
- D-Link
Table of Contents
D-Link DQS-5000-32S Data Center Switch
Package Contents
Open the shipping carton of the switch and carefully unpack its contents. Please consult the packing list to make sure all items are present and undamaged. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
- One DQS-5000-32S switch
- Two AC power cords
- One console cable (RJ-45 to RS-232)
- One rack mounting kit (two brackets and screws)
- Four rubber feet with adhesive backing
- One Quick Installation Guide
Note : the model you have purchased may appear slightly different from those shown in the illustrations.
Device Interfaces
| Model | Port | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DQS-5000-32S | 40GBase-X QSFP+ ports | 32 QSFP+ ports (40 Gbps connection |
speed).
USB 2.0 port| USB 2.0 Type-A port for connecting a USB storage device.
RJ-45 console port| RJ-45 console port for connecting to a PC with a RJ-45
console cable (included in the package). The Command Line Interface (CLI) is
used for configuring the switch.
10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 management port| Out-of-band management port for
configuring the switch without being connected to the network (10/100/1000
Mbps connection speed).
LEDs
| LED | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PSU 1 | Solid green | The switch is powered on and functioning normally. |
| Solid amber | The switch’s power supply has failed or is not working properly. | |
| Light off | The switch is turned off. | |
| PSU 2 | Solid green | The switch is powered on and functioning normally. |
| Solid amber | The switch’s power supply has failed or is not working properly. | |
| Light off | The switch is turned off. | |
| FAN | Solid green | The fans are operating normally. |
| Solid amber | A fan has failed. Check the FAN Status LED on the rear panel to |
identify which fan is malfunctioning.
Light off| The fans are powered off.
STAT| Solid green| The diagnostic test was successfully completed.
Solid amber| The self-diagnostics system has detected a fault.
Light off| The system is down, the switch is booting up, or the network OS did
not boot up normally.
Link/Activity/Speed (per optical port)| Solid green| There is a secure 10/40
Gbps connection at the port.
Blinking green| There is reception or transmission occuring at the port.
Solid amber| There is a secure 1000 Mbps connection at the port.
Blinking amber| There is reception or transmission occurring at the port.
Light off| No link.
Link/Activity (per RJ- 45 port)| Solid green| There is a secure 1000 Mbps
connection at the port.
Blinking green| There is reception or transmission occurring at the port.
Solid amber| There is a secure 10/100 Mbps connection at the port
Blinking amber| There is reception or transmission occurring at the port.
Light off| No link.
Installation Guidelines
This section will discuss the hardware installation guidelines that the user must follow in order to properly and safely install this switch into the appropriate environment.
- Visually inspect the power cord and see that it is fully secured to both the power connector, on the switch, and the electrical outlet that supplies power.
- Install the switch in a fairly cool and dry place within the acceptable operating temperature and humidity ranges.
- Install the switch in a site free from strong electromagnetic field generators such as motors, vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.
Installing the Switch without a Rack
When installing the switch on a desktop or shelf, the rubber feet included
with the device must be attached on the bottom at each corner of the device’s
base.
Figure 1 — Attaching rubber feet to the switch
Install the switch on a sturdy, level surface that can support the weight of the switch. Do not place any heavy objects on the switch. Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the switch. Leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space at the front, sides, and rear of the switch for ventilation.
Installing the Switch in a Standard 19” Rack
The switch can be mounted in a standard 19″(1U) rack using the provided
mounting brackets. Fasten the mounting brackets to the sides of the switch
using the screws provided.
Figure 2 — Attaching rack-mount brackets to the switch
Fasten the mounting brackets in any available open space in the rack using the rack mounting screws.
Figure 3 — Installing the switch in a rack
Installing Transceivers into the Transceiver Ports
The DQS-5000-32S switch is equipped with the QSFP+ ports for connecting the transceivers.
Figure 4 — Inserting transceivers into the transceiver ports
Grounding the Switch
This section describes how to connect the switch to the ground. You must complete this procedure before powering on the switch.
- Verify if the switch power is off.
- Attach the terminal lug ring of the grounding cable to the ground screw opening of the switch with the grounding screw.
- Attach the terminal lug ring at the other end of the grounding cable to an appropriate grounding stud or bolt on the rack where the switch is installed.
- Verify that the ground connections on the switch and the rack are securely attached.
Plugging in the AC Power Cord
Plug one end of the AC power cord into the power socket of the switch and the
other end into the electrical outlet.
Power Failure
In the event of a power failure, just as a precaution, unplug the power cord
from the switch. After the power returns, plug the power cord back into the
power socket of the switch.
Management Options
The DQS-5000-32S switch can be managed with the Command Line Interface (CLI)
and SNMP.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The switch can be managed with the CLI by connecting a PC to the console port
or management port on the switch.
SNMP-based Management
The switch can be managed with an SNMP-compatible console program. The switch
supports SNMP v1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3.
Connecting to the Console Port
The front panel of the switch provides an RJ-45 console port to connect a
remote system for monitoring and configuring the switch.
To use the RJ-45 console port, the following equipment is needed:
- A terminal or a computer with both an RS-232 serial port and terminal emulation software
- A console cable with a male DB9 connector on one end and an RJ-45 connection on the other
To connect the RJ-45 console port on the switch to the computer:
- Connect the male DB9 connector on the console cable (shipped with the switch) to the RS-232 serial port on the computer running terminal emulation software, then insert the RJ-45 connector into the console port on the front of the switch.
To configure the terminal emulation software as follows:
- Select the appropriate serial port (COM1 or COM2).
- Set the data rate to 115200 baud.
- Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
- Set flow control to none.
- Select VT100 for Emulation mode.
- Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow and Ctrl keys.
Figure 5 — COM port configuration
To be able to view the boot procedure, the switch needs to be rebooted. The simplest way, at this stage, to reboot the switch is to unplug and re-insert the power cable from and into the power receptacle on the back of the switch. Then select an operating system to boot the switch in, either D-Link OS or ONIE.
