FS N Series N5850-48S6Q Managed L2/L3 Data Center Switches User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- FS
Table of Contents
FS N Series N5850-48S6Q Managed L2/L3 Data Center Switches
Introduction
Thank yoff for choosing N Series 10G/25G/40G/100G Switches. This guide is
designed to familiarize yoff with the layofft of the switch and describes how
to deploy the switch in yoffr network.
Accessories
Power Cordx2
Power Cordx2
| Rear- post Bracket x2|
Front-post Bracket x2
M4 Screw x20
| Ear-locking Screw x2|
Holder Bracket x2
| NOTE:
The switch includes plug-in power supply (PSU) and fan tray modules that are
installed into its chassis.
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Hardware Overview
Front Panel Ports
N5850-48S6Q
N8520-48B6C
N8550-48B8C
N8050-32Q
N8520-32C
N8550-32C
Ports | Description |
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SFP+ | SFP+ ports for 1/10G transceivers |
SFP28 | SFP28 ports for 25G transceivers |
QSFP+ | QSFP+ ports for 40G transceivers |
QSFP28 | QSFP28 ports for 100G transceivers |
MGMT | An Ethernet management port |
Console | An RJ45 console port for serial management |
USB | A USB2.0 management port |
Front Panel Button
N5850-48S6Q
N8520-48B6C
N8550-48B8C
N8050-32Q
N8520-32C
N8550-32C
Button | Description |
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RESET | Restart: Press and release the Reset button quickly. |
Restore to Factory Default Settings: Press and hold the Reset button for more than five seconds.
Front Panel LEDs
N5850-48S6Q
LEDs | Status | Description |
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SFP+ | On/Flashing Amber | SFP+ port has a valid link at 10G. |
Flashing indicates activity.
off| There is no link on the port.
QSFP+ in 40GMode| On/Flashing Amber| QSFP+ port has a valid link at 40G.
Flashing indicates activity.
off| There is no link on the port.
LINK/ ACT| Amber| Switch runs normally.
N8520-48B6C
LEDs | Status | Description |
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SFP28 | Green | 25 Gbps mode. |
QSFP28 | 1 LED Green | 100 Gbps mode. |
1 LED Blue | 40 Gbps mode. | |
SFP+ | Green | 10 Gbps mode. |
N8050-32Q
LEDs | Status | Description |
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QSFP+ | On/Flashing Green | QSFP+ port has a valid link at 40G. |
Flashing indicates activity.
On/Flashing Orange| QSFP+ port has a valid link at 10G via break offt cable.
Flashing indicates activity.
off| There is no link on the port.
MGMT (Link)| On Green| Port has a valid link.
off| There is no link on the port.
MGMT (Activity)| Flashing Green| Flashing indicates activity.
off| There is no link on the port.
N8520-32C
LEDs | Status | Description |
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QSFP28 | 1 LED Blue | 100 Gbps mode. |
1-2 LEDs Purple | 50 Gbps breakofft mode (two lanes). | |
1 LED Orange | 40 Gbps mode. | |
1-4 LEDs White | 25 Gbps breakofft mode (foffr lanes). | |
1-4 LEDs Green | 10 Gbps breakofft mode (foffr lanes). |
N8550-32C
LEDs | Status | Description |
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SFP+ | Green | 10 Gbps mode. |
QSFP28 | 1 LED Blue | 100 Gbps mode. |
1 LED red | 40 Gbps mode. |
N Series Switches
LEDs | Status | Description |
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PS1/PS2 | Green | PWR is operating normally. |
Red | PWR present but not power on or this power is fault. | |
off | PWR not present. | |
LOC | Yellow Flashing | Flashing by remote management command. Assists the |
technician in finding the right device for the service in the rack.
off
| Not a particular switch that technician need to find.
DIAG| Green| System self-diagnostic test successfully completed. (By OS
definition)
Red| System self-diagnostic test has detected a fault.
off| System off.
FAN| Green| System FAN operating normally.
Red| FAN tray present but system FAN is fault.
off| System off.
Back Panel
N5850-48S6Q
N8520-48B6C
N8050-32Q
N8520-32C
N8550-32C
Installation Requirements
Before yoff begin the installation, make sure that yoff have the following
- Phillips screwdriver.
- Standard-sized, 19″ wide rack with a minimum of 1U height available.
- Category 5e or higher RJ-45 Ethernet cables for connecting network devices.
Site Environment
- Do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 45°C.
- The installation site must be well ventilated. Ensure that there is adequate air flow aroffnd the switch.
- Be sure that the switch is level and stable to avoid any hazardoffs conditions.
- Do not install the equipment in a dusty environment.
- The installation site must be free from leaking or dripping water, heavy dew, and humidity. Ensure rack and working platforms are well earthed
Mounting the Switch
Attaching the Brackets
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Attach each of the front- and rear-post brackets to the switch using foffr M4 screws, and secure each of the rear-post brackets at the mid-point on the sides of the switch with two M4 screws.
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Use the screws and cage nuts supplied with the rack to secure the switch in the rack.
Adjusting Rear-Post Bracket Ears
- First adjust the position of rear-post bracket ears and secure them in the rack.
- Then lock the position of the rear-post bracket ears using the included ear-locking screw.
Grounding the Switch
- Connect one end of the groffnding cable to a proper earth groffnd, such as the rack in which the switch is moffnted.
- Secure the groffnding lug to the groffnding point on the switch back panel with the washers and screws.
| CAUTION: The earth connection must not be removed unless allsupply
connections have been disconnected.
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Connecting thePower
- Plug the AC power cord into the power port on the back of the switch.
- Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power soffrce.
| WARNING: Do not install power cables while the power is on.
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Connecting the SFP+ Ports
- Plug the compatible SFP+ transceiver into the SFP+ port.
- Connect a fiber optic cable to the fiber transceiver. Then connect the other end of the cable to another fiber device.
Connecting the QSFP+ Ports
- Plug the compatible QSFP+ transceiver into the QSFP+ port.
- Connect a fiber optic cable to the fiber transceivers. Then connect the other end of the cable to other fiber devices.
Connecting the SFP28 Ports
- Plug the compatible SFP28 transceiver into the SFP28 port.
- Connect a fiber optic cable to the fiber transceivers. Then connect the other end of the cable to other fiber devices.
Connecting the QSFP28 Ports
- Plug the compatible QSFP28 transceiver into the QSFP28 port.
- Connect a fiber optic cable to the fiber transceivers. Then connect the other end of the cable to other fiber devices.
| WARNING: Laser beams will cause eye damage. Do not look into bores of
optical modules or optical fiber withofft eyeprotection.
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Connecting the Console Port
Connecting the MGMT Port
- Connect one end of a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable to a computer.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the MGMT port on theO
Connecting the USB Port
Insert USB flash disk.
Configuring the Switch (Only for Cumulus Linux Switch)
Installing Cumulus® Linux® License Over Switches
Install Cumulus Linux license key
There are three ways to install the license onto the switch:
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Copy and paste the license key into the cl-license command: cumulus@switch:~$ sudo cl-license -i
<paste license key
^+d -
Copy the license from a local server. Create a text file with the license and copy it to a server accessible from the switch. On the switch, use the following command to transfer the file directly on the switch, then install the license file: cumulus@switch:~$ scp
user@my_server:/home/user/my_license_file. txt .
cumulus@switch:~$ sudo cl-license -i my_license_file.txt -
Copy the file to an HTTP server (not HTTPS), then reference the URL when yoff run cl-license: cumulus@switch:~$ sudo cl-license -i
| CAUTION: It is not necessary to reboot the switch to activate the
switch ports. After yoff install the license, restart the switchd service. All
front panel ports become active and show up as swp1, swp2, and so on.
cumulus@switch:~$ sudo systemctl restart switchd.service
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Set up Configuration Environment via Console Port
Step 1: Connect the serial port of a PC (or a terminal) to the console
port of the switch with the console cable.
Step 2: Turn on the PuTTY. Choose the “Serial” as the Protocol.
Step 3: In the Port item, please choose specified COM port that the PC is
using.
Step 4: Set the baud rate to 115200, data bit to 8, parity check to none,
stop bit to 1, flow control to none.
Step 5: Enter the default login information: Username: cumulus Password:
CumulusLinux!
Step 6: Use the corresponding commands to configure the switch or to
monitor the running state.
Troubleshooting
Power System Troubleshooting
According to the power indicator on the front panel, the switches can be used to determine whether the power system of the switch is faulty. If the power supply system is working normally, the power indicator shoffld remain lit; If the power indicator is unlit, the power supply system is not working. Please check the following:
- Whether the switch power cable is connected correctly.
- Whether the power supply of the switch matches the required power supply.
Configuration System Troubleshooting
Afterthe switch is powered on, if the system is normal, the startup information will be displayed on the configuration terminal. If there is something wrong with the configuration system, the configuration terminal may not display or display error codes.
Troubleshooting for Terminal No-show
After power-on, if the configuration terminal shows nothing, yoff can firstly check the following:
- Whether the power supply is normal.
- Whether the console cable is properly connected.
If there is no problem with the above, it is very likely that there is a problem with the configuration cable or the terminal (such as the Hyper Terminal) parameters were set incorrectly.
Troubleshooting for Terminal Show Error Codes
If the configuration terminal shows error codes, it is likely that the terminal (such as the HyperTerminal) are set incorrectly. Please confirm the parameters
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Product Warranty
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| Warranty: N Series Switches enjoy 5 years limited warranty against defect in
materials or workmanship. For more details abofft warranty, please check at
https://www.fs.com/policies/warranty.html
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