Edgecore AS7816-64X Top of Rack Switch Installation Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Edgecore

Table of Contents

Edgecore AS7816-64X Top of Rack Switch
Package Contents
Hardware Specifications
References
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Edgecore AS7816-64X Top of Rack Switch

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Package Contents

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100G Top-of-Rack Switch AS7816-64X
Rack mounting kit—2 front-post brackets, 2 rear-post brackets, 20 screws, and 2 ear-locking screws
AC power cord
DC power cable included with 48VDC PSU only (optional)
Console cable—RJ-45 to DB-9
Grounding kit—One grounding lug, 2 M5 screws and 2 washers (for AC PSU)
Grounding kit—One grounding lug, 4 ring lugs, 2 M5 screws and 2 washers (for DC PSU)
Documentation—Quick Start Guide (this document) and Safety and Regulatory Information

Caution: The switch includes plug-in power supply (PSU) and fan tray modules that are installed into its chassis. All installed modules must have a matching airflow direction. That is, if the installed power modules have a front-to-back (F2B) airflow direction, all the installed fan tray modules must also have a F2B airflow direction.

Note: The switch has the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) software installer preloaded on the switch, but no switch software image. Information about compatible switch software can be found at
www.edge-core.com.
Note: The switch has the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) software installer preloaded on the switch, but no switch software image. Information about compatible switch software can be found at
www.edge-core.com.

Attach the Brackets

Attach each of the front- and rear-post brackets to the switch using four of the included bracket screws.
Use an additional two screws to secure each of the rear-post brackets at the mid-point on the sides of the switch.
Use the screws and cage nuts supplied with the rack to secure the switch in the rack.

Adjust Rear-Post Bracket Ears

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Lock the position of the rear-post bracket ears using the included position-locking screws. You can also adjust the rear-post bracket ears to fit different rack depths from 56 cm to 75 cm.

Ground the Switch

Ensure the rack is properly grounded and in compliance with ETSI ETS 300 253. Verify that there is a good electrical connection to the grounding point on the rack (no paint or isolating surface treatment).
Attach a #10 AWG grounding wire (not included) to the grounding point on the switch rear panel. Then connect the other end of the wire to the rack ground.

Caution: The earth connection must not be removed unless all supply connections have been disconnected.

Connect Power

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Install one or two AC or DC PSUs in the switch. The switch supports up to two PSUs that must have the same matching airflow direction as the installed fan trays.
Connect an external AC or DC power source to the PSUs.

Caution: Use a UL/IEC/EN 62368-1 certified power supply to connect to a DC converter, and a #10 AWG (for -36 VDC to -72 VDC PSU) wire to connect to a DC PSU. Edgecore-AS7816-64X-Top-of-Rack-Switch-fig-6

Connect the RTN return. (red wire).
Connect the -36 – -72 VDC (black wire).
Connect the Chassis Ground (yellow-green wire).

Note: DC terminal screws should be tightened to a torque of 6.6 in-lbs.

Verify Switch Operation

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Verify basic switch operation by checking the system LEDs. When operating normally, the PSU1/PSU2, Diag, and Fan LEDs should all be on green.

Perform Initial System Boot

If the network operating system (NOS) installer is located on a network server, first connect the RJ-45 Management (Mgmt) port to the network using a 100-ohm Category 5, 5e, or better twisted-pair cable. (Not required if the NOS installer is located on attached storage.)
Boot the switch. Wait for the ONIE software to locate and execute the NOS installer, and then wait for the installer to load the NOS software image. Subsequent switch boots will bypass ONIE and directly run the NOS software.

Note: For switches with ONIE software pre-loaded, refer to the network operating system (NOS) installer and NOS documentation for details on software options and setup for ONIE.

Connect Network Cables

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For the RJ-45 Management port, connect 100-ohm Category 5, 5e or better twisted-pair cable.
Connect DAC cables to the QSFP28 slots. Or first install QSFP28 transceivers and then connect fiber optic cabling to the transceiver ports.
The following transceivers are supported:
- 100GBASE-CR4, AOC, SR4, LR4, and PSM4
- 40GBASE-CR4, SR4, and LR4
As connections are made, check the port status LEDs to be sure the links are valid.

Each QSFP28 port has four LEDs that indicate valid links in the following modes:

1 LED Blue — 100 Gbps mode
1 LED Orange — 40 Gbps mode
1-4 LEDs White — 25 Gbps breakout mode (four lanes)
1-4 LEDs Green — 10 Gbps breakout mode (four lanes)
1 and 3 LED Magenta — 50 Gbps breakout mode (two lanes)

Power and Battery Safety

Warning: If your switch uses a lithium battery, do not attempt to replace the battery yourself. Return the switch to the manufacturer for battery replacement.

If the switch contains lithium batteries that are encased in a sealed chassis, do not attempt to open the sealed chassis under any circumstances.
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Caution – Risk of Electrical Shock: To disconnect power, remove all power cords from the unit.

Hardware Specifications

Switch Chassis

Size (WxDxH) 438.4 x 580 x 87.7 mm (17.26 x 22.83 x 3.45 in.) Weight 14.11 kg (31.1 lb), with two installed PSUs
Temperature
- Operating: 0° C to 45° C (32° F to 113° F)
- Storage: -40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)
Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Power Consumption 850 Watts maximum

PSUs