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Installing Avaya Virtual Services Platform
7000 Series
Release 10.3.2
NN47202-300
Issue 07.01
August 2014
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................................ 6
Purpose.................................................................................................................................. 6
Related resources................................................................................................................... 6
Documentation.................................................................................................................. 6
Training............................................................................................................................ 6
Viewing Avaya Mentor videos............................................................................................. 6
Support.................................................................................................................................. 7
Searching a documentation collection................................................................................. 7
Chapter 2: New in this release................................................................................................. 9
Features................................................................................................................................. 9
7002QQ MDA................................................................................................................... 9
QSFP+ transceivers.......................................................................................................... 9
VSP 7024XT................................................................................................................... 10
MDA hot swap................................................................................................................ 10
SFP+ devices.................................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 3: Safety messages.................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 4: Installation preparation....................................................................................... 14
VSP 7000 Series switch models............................................................................................. 14
Environmental requirements................................................................................................... 14
Verifying environmental suitability..................................................................................... 15
Cooling fans and power supplies............................................................................................ 15
Installing the fan trays and power supply........................................................................... 18
Power specifications........................................................................................................ 19
Power connections................................................................................................................ 20
AC power connections..................................................................................................... 20
Connecting AC power...................................................................................................... 22
DC power connections..................................................................................................... 23
Connecting DC power...................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5: Switch installation................................................................................................ 26
Switch placement options....................................................................................................... 26
Installing the switch in an equipment rack................................................................................ 27
Installing optional four-post rack-mount brackets...................................................................... 29
Checking status LEDs to verify switch installation.................................................................... 34
Chapter 6: Fabric Interconnect connectivity........................................................................ 39
Fabric Interconnect................................................................................................................ 39
Base unit.............................................................................................................................. 40
Stack-mode DToR configurations........................................................................................... 42
Rear port mode..................................................................................................................... 45
Fabric-mode DToR configurations.......................................................................................... 46
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Installing FI cables................................................................................................................. 47
Chapter 7: Preparations for network connectivity............................................................... 50
Console and management connections................................................................................... 50
VSP 7024XT 10GBase-T connection status............................................................................ 52
Small-Form-Factor-Pluggable transceivers.............................................................................. 53
SFP port LEDs................................................................................................................ 56
Installing SFP transceivers............................................................................................... 57
Quad-Small-Form-Factor-Pluggable-Plus transceivers............................................................. 58
Media Dependent Adapter..................................................................................................... 59
MDA warm and hot swap................................................................................................. 60
Installing an MDA............................................................................................................ 61
Appendix A: Hardware reliability........................................................................................... 63
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose
This document provides conceptual information and installation procedures for Avaya Virtual
Services Platform 7000 Series hardware.
Related resources
Documentation
For a list of the documentation for this product, see Documentation Roadmap Reference for Avaya
Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series, NN47202–103.
Training
Ongoing product training is available. For more information or to register, see http://avayalearning.com/.
Enter the course code in the Search field and click Go to search for the course.
Course code
Course title
7D00080W
Avaya Stackable ERS and VSP Product Overview
7D00085V
Stackable ERS & VSP Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance
7D00085I
Stackable ERS & VSP Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance
Viewing Avaya Mentor videos
Avaya Mentor videos provide technical content on how to install, configure, and troubleshoot Avaya
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Support
About this task
Videos are available on the Avaya Support web site, listed under the video document type, and on
the Avaya-run channel on YouTube.
Procedure
• To find videos on the Avaya Support web site, go to http://support.avaya.com, select the
product name, and select the videos checkbox to see a list of available videos.
• To find the Avaya Mentor videos on YouTube, go to http://www.youtube.com/AvayaMentor and
perform one of the following actions:
• Enter a key word or key words in the Search Channel to search for a specific product or
topic.
• Scroll down Playlists, and click the name of a topic to see the available list of videos posted
on the site.
Note:
Videos are not available for all products.
Support
Visit the Avaya Support website at http://support.avaya.com for the most up-to-date documentation,
product notices, and knowledge articles. You can also search for release notes, downloads, and
resolutions to issues. Use the online service request system to create a service request. Chat with
live agents to get answers to questions, or request an agent to connect you to a support team if an
issue requires additional expertise.
Searching a documentation collection
On the Avaya Support website, you can download the documentation library for a specific product
and software release to perform searches across an entire document collection. For example, you
can perform a single, simultaneous search across the collection to quickly find all occurrences of a
particular feature. Use this procedure to perform an index search of your documentation collection.
Before you begin
• Download the documentation collection zip file to your local computer.
• You must have Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader installed on your computer.
Procedure
1. Extract the document collection zip file into a folder.
2. Navigate to the folder that contains the extracted files and open the file named
<product_name_release>.pdx.
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3. In the Search dialog box, select the option In the index named
<product_name_release>.pdx.
4. Enter a search word or phrase.
5. Select any of the following to narrow your search:
• Whole Words Only
• Case-Sensitive
• Include Bookmarks
• Include Comments
6. Click Search.
The search results show the number of documents and instances found. You can sort the
search results by Relevance Ranking, Date Modified, Filename, or Location. The default is
Relevance Ranking.
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Chapter 2: New in this release
The following sections indicate what is new in this document for VSP 7000 Release 10.3, Feature
Pack Release 10.3.1, and Feature Pack Release 10.3.2.
Features
See the following sections for information about feature changes.
7002QQ MDA
Feature Pack Release 10.3.2 introduces the 7002QQ MDA. This MDA adds two 40GBase, Quad (4channel) Small Form Factor Pluggable Plus (QSFP+) ports to VSP 7000 Series switches as primary
client interfaces.
Note:
When a 40 Gigabyte MDA is inserted for the first time, a reset is required.
For more information about the 7002QQ MDA, see Media Dependent Adapter on page 59.
QSFP+ transceivers
Feature Pack Release 10.3.2 introduces Avaya Quad (4-channel) Small Form Factor Pluggable
Plus (QSFP+) transceivers. QSFP+ transceivers and the 7002QQ-MDA provide VSP 7000 Series
switches with 40 Gbps connection speeds. VSP 7000 support for QSFP+ includes the following:
• 40GBase-SR4 transceivers for distances up to 328 feet (100m) over OM3 Fiber or up to 492
feet (150m) over OM4 Fiber.
• 40GBase-LR4 QSFP+ transceivers for link lengths of up to 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) on
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendation G.652 single-mode fiber (SMF)
cable.
• 40 Gigabit Direct Attach Cables, ranging from 3.3 feet (1 meter) to 16 feet (5 meters) in length,
for passive QSFP+ to QSFP+ connections.
For more information about QSFP+, see Quad small form factor pluggable plus transceivers on
page 58.
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New in this release
For more information about the 7002QQ-MDA, see Media Dependent Adapter on page 59.
VSP 7024XT
Feature Pack Release 10.3.1 introduces the VSP 7024XT switch to the VSP 7000 Series. This
switch supports 24 x 10GBase-T ports and one Modular Dependent Adapter (MDA) as primary
client interfaces.
For more information about the VSP 7024XT, see the following sections:
• VSP 7000 Series switch models on page 14
• VSP 7024XT 10GBase-T connection status on page 52
• Hardware reliability on page 63
MDA hot swap
Avaya VSP 7000 Series Release 10.3 supports hot swapping some of the Media Dependent
Adapter (MDA) modules. This means that you can insert or remove an MDA while the unit is
operating. You can also swap one MDA type for another without the need to reset the switch or
issue a command after insertion. For example, you can hot remove a 7008XLS-MDA and then hot
insert a 7008XT-MDA. Previous releases supported MDA warm swap only.
The mda command controls the administrative status of the MDA card: enabled or disabled. By
default, MDA ports are enabled.
Important:
You can only hot swap MDAs, with the same port speed and count.
Hot removal
Hot removal of an MDA is allowed, and does not cause a reboot or unexpected operations within the
switch or stack.
Before you hot remove an MDA, Avaya recommends you use the no mda enable command to
stop forwarding traffic to the MDA ports. This action reduces the occurrence of traffic loss when the
MDA is removed. Otherwise, if the MDA is hot removed, then any traffic queued to the MDA ports is
lost.
Hot insertion
Hot insertion of an MDA is allowed, and does not interrupt traffic within the switch or stack.
After hot inserting an MDA, the switch can access and use the MDA without needing to be reset. If
the MDA status is enabled, no commands are required.
After hot inserting an MDA, the switch can access and use the MDA without needing to be reset
when an MDA with a similar port count and speed is installed. If the MDA status is enabled, no
commands are required. A reset is required when a dissimilar MDA is hot inserted, for example,
replacing a 7008XLS-MDA with a 7002QQ-MDA .
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Features
For more information about MDA hot swap, see Media Dependent Adapter on page 59.
SFP+ devices
In addition to the SFP+ devices currently supported, Release 10.3 adds support for SFP+
10GBASE-ZR/ZW and Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) devices for increased
connectivity options and reach.
The CWDM SFP+ devices are all 1-port Ethernet transceivers that are Lucent connector (LC) type.
They are also Digital Diagnostic Interfaces (DDI) that support Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM).
DDM allows the VSP 7000 to monitor SFP laser operating characteristics.
For more information, see Small-Form-Factor-Pluggable transceivers on page 53.
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Chapter 3: Safety messages
Safety messages are an important part of the technical documentation. The messages alert you to
hazards to personnel and equipment and provide guidance for the safe operation of your equipment.
Failure to comply with the safety messages could result in equipment damage and personal injury.
Following are the most common safety messages.
Warning:
Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only. Read and follow all warning notices
and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation.
Voltage:
This equipment relies on the building's installation for overcurrent protection. Ensure that a fuse
or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15 A U.S. (240 VAC, 16 A International) is used on
the phase conductors.
Caution:
This device is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this device can cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
Caution:
When mounting this device in a rack, do not stack units directly on top of one another in the
rack. Each unit must be secured to the rack with appropriate mounting brackets. Mounting
brackets are not designed to support multiple units.
Voltage:
Use only power cords that have a grounding path. Without a proper ground, a person who
touches the switch is in danger of receiving an electrical shock. Lack of a grounding path to the
switch can result in excessive emissions.
Warning:
Disconnecting the power cord is the only way to turn off power to this device. Always connect
the power cord in a location that can be reached quickly and safely in case of an emergency.
Warning:
Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look into
an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber optic cables are connected to a light
source.
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Chapter 4: Installation preparation
VSP 7000 Series switch models
The Avaya Virtual Services Platform (VSP) 7000 Series includes the following switch models:
• VSP 7024XLS — supports 24 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports and one Modular Data Adapter (MDA)
as primary client interfaces. The VSP 7024XLS provides high–density 10–Gigabit connectivity,
high efficiency power utilization, highly efficient front to back or back to front cooling, small
vertical rack footprint, and redundant power subsystems
• VSP 7024XT — supports 24 x 10GBase-T ports and one MDA as primary client interfaces.
Like the VSP 7024XLS, the VSP 7024XT provides high–density 10–Gigabit connectivity, high–
efficiency power utilization, highly efficient front to back or back to front cooling, small vertical
rack footprint, and redundant power subsystems.
The VSP 7024XT supports connection speeds of 100 Megabit full-duplex, 1 Gigabit full-duplex,
and 10 Gigabit full-duplex.
Environmental requirements
Your switch requires a suitable environment.
To protect your switch and operate it safely, see the following table and list for a description of
environmental ranges and requirements.
Acceptable environmental operating ranges
Criteria
Range
Temperature
0 to 50 degrees C
Humidity
0 to 95% non-condensing
Altitude
-200 to 13,000 feet
Acoustic noise
At 25 Degrees C Ambient Temperature, less than 50
dBA typical.
Sound pressure level measurement methods are
based on ISO 7779.
Additional environmental requirements
• no nearby heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight
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• no nearby sources of severe electromagnetic noise
• no excessive dust
• adequate power source within six feet; one circuit required for each power supply
• at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides of the switch unit for ventilation
• adequate space at the front and rear of the switch for access to cables
Verifying environmental suitability
Perform the following procedure to verify environmental suitability before installing the switch.
Procedure
1. Determine the physical location and placement of the switch.
2. Test and assess the physical location to gather environmental ranges for temperature,
humidity, altitude, and acoustic noise.
3. Verify that the installation environment meets all environmental requirements; see
Environmental requirements on page 14.
Cooling fans and power supplies
VSP 7000 switches require and support two field-replaceable fan trays for switch cooling. VSP 7000
Series switches support two field-replaceable AC or DC power supplies for redundant power
configurations.
Cooling fan trays
Cooling fan trays support hot-swap and are available in two models to support front to back, or back
to front airflow modes. Cooling fan trays are included and must be installed before operating the
switch.
The cooling system is designed to support normal operation over the specified operating range with
a single fan failure. Note that fan noise may increase in this situation. The cooling system is also
designed to operate for a brief period of time on a single fan tray, allowing replacement of a
defective fan tray while the switch is operating.
The following figure shows VSP 7000 Series cooling fan trays.
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Figure 1: Fan trays
Power supply compatibility with cooling fans
Power supplies support hot-swap and are available in two models to support cooling fan airflow
modes.
If you are using front to back cooling or back to front cooling, ensure that you use compatible power
supplies that match the cooling fan airflow.
The following figures show VSP 7000 Series AC and DC power supplies.
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Figure 2: AC power supply
Figure 3: DC power supply
Redundant power supply configurations
If you install two power supplies for redundancy, the switch can perform load sharing.
You can hot-swap power supplies for nonstop, uninterrupted switch operation.
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Power supply monitoring
For enhanced monitoring, power supplies send information to the switch software about the type
(AC or DC, and airflow mode).
Installing the fan trays and power supply
Your switch supports a combination of field-replaceable power supplies and cooling fan trays. Two
fan trays are included with your switch. You must install the two fan trays and at least one power
supply before using the switch. The switch supports an optional second power supply for
redundancy and load sharing.
To install the fan trays and power supplies to your switch, use the following procedure.
Important:
Supported cooling airflow directions are: front to back or back to front. The airflow direction of
fan trays and power supplies are labelled and fixed. The fan trays and power supplies do not
support the ability to change their airflow direction. Avaya recommends that you install the first
power supply in PSU1 to determine the airflow direction.
Before you begin
Verify that the fan trays and power supply are compatible—ensure that the airflow direction for all
fans and power supplies match.
Procedure
1. Insert each fan-tray into a rear fan-tray slot.
2. Verify that each fan-tray is fully seated in the slot and secure each fan-tray with two thumb
screws.
3. Insert each power supply into a rear power supply slot.
If a blanking plate covers the required power-supply slot, remove the plate before inserting
the power-supply.
4. Verify that each power-supply is fully seated in the slot and securely clipped in place.
Example
The following figure shows how to properly insert the cooling fan trays and power supplies into your
switch.
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Figure 4: Installing the fan trays and power supplies
Next steps
After you install the two fan trays and at least one power supply, you can install and connect power
to the switch.
Power specifications
The VSP 7000 Series switches support the following power supply configurations:
• One AC power supply
• One DC power supply
• Two AC power supplies
• Two DC power supplies
• One AC power supply and one DC power supply
When you operate the switch with two power supplies, the switch supports redundancy, load
sharing, and full hot-swap replacement of a power supply for uninterruptible operation. The power
supply is location independent; you can install an AC or DC power supply into either power supply
slot on the switch.
For cooling, the switch supports two airflow patterns: front to back or back to front. The air flow
direction is determined by the main power supply. All power supplies and fan trays must match the
airflow direction. A switch can operate for a brief period with one fan tray, but one fan may not be
able to achieve maximum environmental conditions.
Each switch is shipped with two fan trays and can support up to two power supplies.
Important:
Power supply and fan tray direction must match. If you require front to back cooling, you must
ensure that the power supply is designated for front to back cooling. Or, if you require back to
front cooling, you must ensure that the power supply is designated for back to front cooling.
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The following table describes the AC and DC power specifications for the VSP 7000 switch.
Parameter
Input voltage
Maximum power rating
AC Input
100–240 VAC, 3.7A Max, 50/60
Hz
300 W
DC Input
48 VDC, 8.0A Max
300 W
Power connections
The following sections describe the steps to connect power sources to the switch. Depending on
your type of installation, perform the AC or DC power connection procedure.
AC power connections
To connect your switch to AC power, you require an AC power cord that meets the requirements of
your local electrical code.
International power-cord specifications
Refer to the following table for power-cord plug specifications.
Voltage:
Risk of injury from electric shock
Before working on this equipment, be aware of proper safety practices and hazards involved with
electrical circuits. Use only power cords that have a grounding path. Ensure the switch is properly
grounded before connecting a power source.
Note:
VSP 7000 Series switches do not have a power switch. When you connect the AC power cord
to a suitable AC power outlet, the switch powers up immediately. Ensure that you connect the
AC power cord to the back of the switch, and then connect the cord to a power outlet. You must
use the correct power cord for the switch and power supply.
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Country and plug description
Specifications
Continental Europe
220 or 230 VAC
• CEE7 standard VII male plug
50 Hz
• Harmonized cord (HAR marking
on the outside of the cord jacket
to comply with the CENELEC
Harmonized Document HD-21)
Single phase
Typical plug
Wire diameter 0.75 mm2
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Country and plug description
Specifications
U.S./Canada/Japan
100 or 120 VAC
• NEMA5–15P male plug
50/60 Hz
• UL-recognized (UL stamped on
cord jacket)
Single phase
Typical plug
• CSA-certified (CSA label
secured to the cord)
United Kingdom
240 VAC
• BS1363 male plug with fuse
50 Hz
• Harmonized cord
Single Phase
Australia
240 VAC
AS3112–1981 male plug
50 Hz
Single phase
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Figure 5: Connecting AC power cord to the switch
Note:
Secondary power supply is optional for redundancy and load sharing.
Connecting AC power
Perform the following procedure to connect an AC power source to the switch.
Before you begin
To connect AC power to the switch an appropriate AC power cord is required. Ensure the switch
power supply supports AC power input.
Danger:
Use only power cords with a grounding path. Without a proper ground, a person who touches
the switch is in danger of receiving an electrical shock. A switch without a proper grounding path
can result in excessive emissions.
Procedure
1. Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the back of the switch power supply.
Important:
The switch will power on immediately when it is connected to a suitable AC power
source. The switch does not have a power switch.
2. Plug the male end of the AC power cord into a suitable AC power outlet.
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Power connections
Caution:
Ensure you only use an appropriately rated AC power cord. Do not use an extension
cord.
Warning:
The only way to turn off the switch is to disconnect the power. Always connect the AC power
cord in a location that can be reached quickly and safely in case of an emergency.
DC power connections
To connect your switch to DC power you require DC power cables and ground cables that meet the
requirements of your local electrical code. Avaya does not supply the cables for connecting the DC
power supply to the DC power source. Select cables that comply with the electrical code of the
country where you use the DC power supply.
DC power supply connections
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
Make sure that the connection cables used with the DC power supply are appropriate for use
with your DC power source. Consider gauge, flammability, and mechanical serviceability when
determining the type of cables to use.
Voltage:
Risk of injury from electric shock
Before working on this equipment, be aware of proper safety practices and hazards involved with
electrical circuits. Use only power cords that have a grounding path. Ensure the switch is properly
grounded before connecting a power source.
Note:
VSP 7000 Series switches do not have a power switch. Ensure that your DC power source is off
when connecting DC power cables to the back of the switch power supply. Verify all terminal
connections, and then connect the DC power cables to your DC power source. When you
connect the DC power supply to a suitable DC power source, the switch powers up immediately.
You must prepare the cables by stripping insulation from the end of the cable approximately 0.8 inch
(2 cm) before you fasten each cable to a power supply terminal. The following figure shows the DC
power supply terminals and DC power supply status LEDs.
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Figure 6: DC power supply terminals
Connecting DC power
Perform the following procedure to connect a DC power source to the switch.
Before you begin
Ensure the DC power source is switched off. Ensure the switch power supply supports DC power
input.
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Power connections
Ensure the cables ends are stripped and that the cables are an appropriate length and gauge for the
installation.
Procedure
1. Connect a grounding cable from ground to the DC power supply ground terminal.
2. Connect the DC leads to the positive and negative DC power supply terminals.
3. Tighten the screws on the terminal blocks to secure all cables.
4. Attach the opposite ends of the DC leads to a 48–volt DC power source.
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Chapter 5: Switch installation
Switch placement options
You can install the switch in an equipment rack using the brackets provided. The included brackets
allow for two-post equipment rack front-mount or rear-mount installations. If you are installing the
switch into a four-post equipment rack, you can use an optional four-post extended bracket kit (sold
separately).
You can also install a single switch on any flat surface that can safely support the weight of the
switch and attached cables. A switch with two power supplies installed weighs approximately 27
pounds (12.25 kilograms). Cable weight varies for each installation.
Ensure the area where you install and use the switch meets all environmental requirements.
Environmental requirements
The following list describes the requirements for the switch environment.
• Ambient temperature between 32 degrees Fahrenheit and 122 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees
Celsius and 50 degrees Celsius)
• Relative humidity between 0 percent and 95 percent non-condensing
• Altitude of –200 to 13,000 feet (-60 meters to 3962 meters)
• Acoustic noise less than 50 dBA typical
• No nearby heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight
• No nearby sources of severe electromagnetic noise
• No excessive dust
• Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.8 meters); one circuit required for each power supply
• At least 2 inches (5 cm) on all sides of the switch unit for ventilation
• Adequate space at the front and rear of the switch for access to cables
Note:
The switch supports thermal protection and immediately shuts down if the internal temperature
reaches 185 degrees Fahrenheit (85 degrees Celsius).
The switch software monitors the internal temperature and generates log and SNMP traps to
indicate that the switch is running above the high-temperature threshold and is approaching a
critical over-temperature fault.
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Installing the switch in an equipment rack
Installing the switch in an equipment rack
Perform this procedure to install your switch in an equipment rack.
Before you begin
Tool requirements
Phillips screwdriver to attach brackets to the switch and the switch to the rack.
Rack requirements
• Space of 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) for each switch in an E1A or 1EC standard 19–inch (48.2
centimeter) equipment rack and T1A 23–inch (58.5 centimeter) equipment rack.
• Appropriate rack space to accommodate 1U switch height is 1.7 inches (44 millimeters).
• Rack bolted to floor and braced if necessary.
• Rack must be grounded to the same grounding electrode used by the power service in the
area. The ground path must be permanent and must not exceed 1 ohm of resistance from the
rack to the grounding electrode.
Procedure
1. Ensure power is disconnected from the switch.
2. Attach a bracket to each side of the switch with the included screws.
The included mounting bracket allows for many different options for front and rear mounting
positions; see the following figures. Attach the brackets in the best position for your specific
equipment rack. See Figure 1 and Figure 2 in the Example that follows this procedure.
For four-post equipment-rack installations, an optional four-post rack mounting kit (sold
separately) is available that includes adjustable rear brackets and clamps. See Figure 3 in
the Example that follows this procedure.
For more information, see Installing optional four post rack mount brackets on page 29.
3. Slide the switch into the rack.
4. Fasten the switch to the equipment rack with rack-mount screws.
5. Verify that the switch is securely fastened to the rack.
You can proceed with the installation by connecting power and network connections to the
switch.
Example
The figures in this example show front and rear rack-mount bracket installation options.
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Figure 7: Front-mounted rack bracket installation options
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Figure 8: Rear-mounted rack bracket installation options
Installing optional four-post rack-mount brackets
Perform this procedure to assemble and install the four-post rack-mount bracket kit.
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Switch installation
Before you begin
VSP 7000 four-post server rack-mount kit — AL7011001–E6
Tool requirements
• Phillips screwdriver to attach brackets to the switch and the switch to the rack.
• Hex wrench to assemble and attach the optional four-post rack-mount brackets.
Rack requirements
• Space of 2.8 inches (7.1 centimeters) for each switch in an E1A or 1EC standard 19–inch
(48.2–centimeter) equipment rack and T1A 23–inch (58.5–centimeter) equipment rack.
• Appropriate rack space to accommodate 1U switch height is 1.7 inches (44 millimeters).
• Four-post rack bolted to floor and braced if necessary.
• Four post-rack must be grounded to the same grounding electrode used by the power service
in the area. The ground path must be permanent and must not exceed 1 ohm of resistance
from the rack to the grounding electrode.
Verify that you have all the screws, brackets, and clamps to assemble and install the four-post rack
mount kit.
Figure 9: Four-post rack-mount kit assembly
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Procedure
1. Attach a front bracket to each guide bracket with four M2 x 3-millimeter-long flat-head
machine screws.
Figure 10: Attach front brackets to guide brackets
2. Attach the guide brackets to the switch chassis.
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Figure 11: Attach guide brackets
a. Use four M4 flat-head Phillips machine screws to attach the front of each guide bracket
to the switch chassis.
b. Use two M4 low-profile undercut flat-head hex machine screws to attach the rear of
each guide bracket to the switch chassis.
c. Verify that the rear screws sit flush in the guide brackets.
d. Test fit the rear mounting brackets in the guide brackets and verify that the rear
brackets can slide in the channels. Remove the rear brackets.
3. Install the switch into the equipment rack, temporarily using only the front rack mounts and
screws.
Figure 12: Install switch in rack using front rack mounts
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4. Attach the rear mounting brackets and secure the switch to the rear rack posts.
a. Slide a rear mounting bracket into each guide bracket channel until flush with the rear
rack posts.
b. Secure the rear mounting brackets to the rear rack posts with screws.
c. Secure the rear mounting brackets to the switch chassis with the clamp plates and panhead screws.
d. (Optional) If you have access to the sides of the switch in your rack, use the extra panhead screws to provide additional strength to the rear brackets.
Figure 13: Attach rear mounting brackets
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Switch installation
Figure 14: Optional rear bracket screws
You can proceed with the installation by connecting power and network connections to the
switch.
Checking status LEDs to verify switch installation
Perform this procedure to verify the hardware installation and operation of the unit.
The eight status LEDs on the front of the unit indicate the installation and operational status of the
hardware.
Before you begin
Perform the following tasks before checking the status LEDs.
• Install the fan trays and power supplies.
• Install the switch in an equipment rack or on a shelf.
• Connect power to the switch.
Procedure
1. Locate the eight status LEDs on the front of the unit; see the following figure.
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Figure 15: Status LEDs
2. View the status LED states to verify that the fan trays and power supplies are installed and
operating correctly. You can also verify the status and operating mode of the unit.
For status LED state descriptions, see the following table.
Table 1: Status LED descriptions
LED
State
Description
Base
Off
The unit is operating in stand-alone mode. If
in a Stack, the switch is not a Base unit or a
Temporary Base unit. For more information
about Base and Temporary Base units, see
Base unit on page 40.
Amber (Solid)
The unit is operating as the Temporary Base
unit.
Amber (Blinking)
The unit has a Base unit election problem.
Multiple units are configured with a Base unit
switch on, or no unit has the Base unit switch
on.
Amber (Fast Flashing)
The unit did not join the Stack. Refer to the
log for more information.
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LED
Status
Up/Down
State
Description
Emerald (Solid)
The unit is operating as the Base unit in a
Stack.
Emerald (Blinking)
The unit joined the Stack and Automatic Unit
Replacement is upgrading the diagnostics,
agent, or configuration file.
Off
The unit is not operating.
Amber (Solid)
The unit encountered an error during
diagnostics.
Amber (Blinking)
The unit is booting. During boot the unit
executes the boot loader and diagnostics.
Emerald (Solid)
The unit is operating normally. Agent
software is loaded.
Emerald (Blinking)
The unit is loading the agent software.
Off
A Fabric Interconnect (FI) Up or Down cable
is not detected or connected to an adjacent
unit.
Amber (Solid)
An FI Up or Down cable is detected and
connected to an adjacent unit, but adjacency
with the neighbor is not complete.
Emerald (Solid)
An FI Up or Down cable is detected and
connected to an adjacent unit. Adjacency
with the neighbor is complete.
Emerald (Blinking)
The unit formed a partial neighbor with an
adjacent unit. Check the FI Up and Down
cable connections.
Note:
If rear port mode is enabled, both Up
and Down LEDs blink Emerald in
synchronization. The Base LED is off.
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Off
The power supply in slot 1 or 2 is not
connected to a power source.
Amber (Solid)
The power supply in slot 1 or 2 is removed
after operating (non-service-affecting).
Amber (Blinking)
The power supply in slot 1 or 2 is installed,
but not providing power to the switch (nonservice-affecting).
Emerald (Solid)
The power supply in slot 1 or 2 is operating
normally.
Emerald (Blinking)
The power supply in slot 1 or 2 is
disconnected from power after operating
(non-service-affecting).
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LED
FA1 / FA2
State
Description
Emerald / Amber
(Alternating)
The power supply in slot 2 is operating, but
the airflow mode does not match the power
supply in slot 1. You must replace the power
supply to match the airflow.
Ruby (Solid)
If both fan LEDs are ruby, the unit shut down
from an over-voltage fault or an overtemperature fault.
For an over-voltage fault, the unit shuts down
within 4 seconds. For an over-temperate
fault, the unit shuts down immediately.
Note:
The unit software monitors the internal
temperature and generates log and
SNMP traps to indicate that the unit is
running above the high-temperature
threshold and is approaching a critical
over-temperature fault.
Ruby (Blinking)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 is missing. You
must install a fan tray, and the fan tray must
match the airflow mode of the power supply.
Ruby (Fast Blinking)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 is connected
but is not operating. Replace the failed fan
tray.
Sapphire (Solid)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 is front to back
airflow and is operating normally.
Sapphire (Blinking)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 is front to back
airflow and has degraded. Check for a fan
failure and replace if necessary.
Amethyst (Solid)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 is back to front
airflow and is operating normally.
Amethyst (Blinking)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 is back to front
airflow and has degraded. Check for a fan
failure and replace if necessary.
Amethyst / Ruby
(Alternating)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 does not match
the front to back airflow mode of the power
supply. You must replace the fan tray with a
front to back airflow model.
Sapphire / Ruby (Alternating) The fan tray in position 1 or 2 does not match
the back to front airflow mode of the power
supply. You must replace the fan tray with a
back to front airflow model.
Sapphire (Blink x3) / Ruby
(Solid)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 has degraded
and does not match the front to back airflow
mode of the power supply. You must replace
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State
Description
the fan tray with a front to back airflow
model.
Amethyst (Blink x3) / Ruby
(Solid)
The fan tray in position 1 or 2 has degraded
and does not match the back to front airflow
mode of the power supply. You must replace
the fan tray with a back to front airflow
model.
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Chapter 6: Fabric Interconnect connectivity
Fabric Interconnect
The Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series provides Fabric Interconnect (FI) ports for Stackmode Distributed Top-of-Rack (DToR), or in rear port mode, Fabric-mode DToR, or Raw-mode
deployments. Stack-mode DToR supports up to eight VSP 7000 Series switches, providing
connectivity for up to 256 ports and 5.12 terabits per second of virtual backplane. Rear port modes
can support up to 200 VSP 7000 units. FI ports allow for high-bandwidth, scalable, and redundant
deployments of multiple VSP 7000 units. In Stack-mode DToR, you can efficiently manage the
Stack as a single unit. In Fabric-mode DToR, you can deploy multiple stand-alone VSP 7000 Series
units with Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) and topology-aware configurations.
Fabric Interconnect ports
The Fabric Interconnect ports are a component of the VSP 7000 Series back panel. Each switch
contains four Fabric Interconnect ports, supporting a total FI bandwidth of 640 gigabits per second
(Gbps) (aggregate) for each switch. The two FI-up ports can provide 320 Gbps (aggregate), and the
two FI-down ports can provide up to 320 Gbps (aggregate) of bandwidth. The FI ports support loopback tests through attached FI cables to a switch upstream or downstream. The FI ports can also
support port-type statistics for troubleshooting.
The following figure shows the location of the FI-down ports and the FI-up ports on a VSP 7000
Series switch back panel.
Figure 16: FI port labels
Note:
When operating in Stack-mode DToR, consider each pair of FI ports as a single connection.
You must use a pair of FI ports (two FI-up or two FI-down) and two FI cables connected to an
adjacent unit FI ports to establish adjacency between switches in a Stack.
When operating in Fabric-mode DToR, or Raw-mode, FI ports and FI cables do not need to be
connected in pairs. You can connect an FI port to the equivalent FI port of another VSP 7000
Series; you must connect the top FI port to the top FI port of another unit, and you must connect
the bottom FI port to the bottom FI port of another unit.
Fabric Interconnect cable
Fabric Interconnect cables are available in various lengths. The following FI cables are supported:
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Fabric Interconnect connectivity
Order code
Description
AL7018001–E6
VSP 7000 Fabric Interconnect – 2 feet (0.6 meters)
AL7018002–E6
VSP 7000 Fabric Interconnect – 5 feet (1.5 meters)
AL7018003–E6
VSP 7000 Fabric Interconnect – 10 feet (3 meters)
AL7018004–E6
VSP 7000 Fabric Interconnect – 16 feet (5 meters)
AL7018005–E6
VSP 7000 Active Fabric Interconnect – 33 feet (10 meters)
AL7018006–E5
VSP 7000 Fabric Interconnect Transceiver (two required for each Fiber
Fabric Interconnect cable)
AL7018007–E5
VSP 7000 Fiber Fabric Interconnect cable – 164 feet (50 meters)
AL7018008–E5
VSP 7000 Fiber Fabric Interconnect cable – 328 feet (100 meters)
Note:
Fabric Interconnect cables are ordered individually. Ensure that you order a minimum of two
matched FI cables for each unit. For a redundant Stack, you also require one pair of longer FI
cables to complete the loop from the bottom unit to the top unit.
Caution:
In operating environments where the ambient temperature is above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40
degrees Celsius), the metal surfaces on the AL7018005–E6 FI cables can become hot. Use
caution when removing or handling hot equipment.
Base unit
The base unit switch is located on the front panel of the switch. Use the base unit switch to
designate a unit in the Stack as the Base unit. Slide the base unit switch to the down position to
designate a unit as the Base unit. You must designate only one switch in a Stack as the Base unit.
The base unit switch of all the other non-base units (NBU) in the Stack must be in the up position.
You can verify the Base unit from the base unit switch position and Base LED display on the front
status panel.
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Figure 17: Base unit switch and management ports
Temporary base unit
If a Base unit failure occurs, the next downstream unit (FI-down configuration), or furthest upstream
unit (FI-up configuration), becomes a Temporary Base unit (TBU). An amber Base LED indicates a
unit operating as the TBU.
Note:
The automatic failover process can continue to assign a TBU until there are only two units left in
the Stack.
• If a former Base unit rejoins the Stack, it operates as an NBU until the Stack is reset.
• If no FI-up or FI-down stack link is present between two NBUs, no TBU is assigned during
a Base unit failure.
The TBU is a temporary safeguard only. If the Stack loses power, the TBU does not power up as the
Base unit once power is restored. In a long term Base unit failure scenario, you are recommended
to configure the TBU as the Base unit by configuring the TBU base switch to Base. Once the failed
unit is repaired or replaced, check all unit base switches to ensure only one unit in the stack is
configured as the Base unit.
Important:
Only one unit in a Stack can operate as the Base unit. Ensure that only one switch is configured as
the Base unit.
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Fabric Interconnect connectivity
Stack-mode DToR configurations
Each unit has a pair of FI-up and FI-down ports. You can connect the units for Stack-mode
Distributed Top-of-Rack (DToR) using a pair of FI ports, and FI cables. The Stack type and unit
numbering depends on the FI cabling configuration and the Base unit position within the Stack.
Stack-mode DToR is the default operation of the FI ports on the VSP 7000 Series.
You must always connect an FI-up port to an FI-down port, or an FI-down port to and FI-up port on
adjacent units. You must also always connect the two FI cables top to top and bottom to bottom on
adjacent units. The following figure shows a simple non-redundant FI cabling connection in a Stack
of two units.
Figure 18: Non-redundant FI cabling simple diagram
Note:
The following sections describe FI-down and FI-up configurations, showing vertical Stack
example diagrams. The FI cabling for a Stack-mode DToR also requires an FI-up or FI-down
cable configuration. Stack-mode DToR is typically a horizontal deployment of one unit at the top
of each equipment rack, spanning across up to eight racks.
FI-down configuration
In a FI-down configuration, the Base unit is physically located at the top of the Stack. The software
automatically numbers the physical units based on the designated Base unit (unit 1). The FI cables
connected to the FI-down ports of the Base unit terminates in the FI-up ports on the next unit in the
Stack, located below the Base unit. The next unit is designated unit 2. The Stack is wired downward
though the units and the software continues to number down through the Stack. In this
configuration, the Base unit discovers the Stack in a FI-down direction. The following figure shows a
typical FI-down configuration.
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Figure 19: FI-down cable configuration
Note:
Avaya recommends that you use the FI-down configuration. Many network-management
software packages assume a down configuration.
FI-up configuration
In a FI-up configuration, the Base unit is physically located at the top of the Stack. The software
automatically numbers the physical units based on the designated Base unit (unit 1). The FI cables
connected to the FI-down ports of the Base unit terminates in the FI-up ports on the bottom unit in
the Stack. This bottom unit is designated unit 2. The Stack is wired upward though the units and the
software continues to number up though the Stack. In this configuration, the Base unit discovers the
Stack in an FI-up direction. The following figure shows a typical FI-up configuration.
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Figure 20: FI-up cable configuration
Note:
Avaya recommends that you use the FI-down configuration. Many network-management
software packages assume a down configuration.
Redundant Stack-mode configuration
The VSP 7000 Series switches support redundant Stack-mode. You can create a redundant FI
cable loop by connecting the Base unit to the unit physically at the bottom of the Stack. In a
redundant Stack-mode configuration, if a single unit fails, or if an FI cable is disconnected or
damaged, other units in the stack can remain operational without interruption.
In a redundant configuration, the software uses the FI cables to provide two paths between units. If
one path fails, the data can travel over the remaining path with half of the normal FI bandwidth. The
following is an example of how a redundant FI configuration reacts to a failed connection.
Failure example:
1. Unit 3 becomes non-operational due to a unit failure, cable disconnection, or power loss.
2. Units 2 and 4, upstream and downstream from unit 3, detects the loss of unit 3. The software
reroutes all data across the remaining path.
3. The Down LED for unit 2 and the Up LED for unit 4 turn off, indicating a connection error
occurred.
4. The Stack remains operating with half of the normal bandwidth for units 2 and 4; unit 1 has
full bandwidth.
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Rear port mode
By default, the Fabric Interconnect (FI) ports on the rear of the VSP 7000 Series are configured for
Stack-mode Distributed Top-of-Rack deployments, leveraging the Flexible Advanced Stacking
Technology (FAST) protocol. When you enable rear port mode, the unit reboots and reconfigures
the FI ports as multiple 40 gigabit per second Avaya interface ports for use with other protocols. You
can use rear port mode to interconnect multiple stand-alone VSP 7000 units using FI cables.
Depending on the rear port mode of operation, either seven or eight 40 Gbps interfaces are
available over the four FI ports on the rear of the switch.
The following table provides detailed information about the FI ports and rear port modes:
FI port
Rear port mode
Bandwidth
Port interface
UP 1 (right top
connector)
Standard (Raw-mode)
120 Gbps
34, 35, 36
UP 2 (right bottom
connector)
Standard (Raw-mode)
40 Gbps
33
DOWN 1 (left top
connector)
Standard (Raw-mode)
120 Gbps
38, 39, 40
DOWN 2 (left bottom
connector)
Standard (Raw-mode)
40 Gbps
37
UP 1 (right top
connector)
SPB (Fabric-mode
DToR)
120 Gbps
34, 35, 36
UP 2 (right bottom
connector)
SPB (Fabric-mode
DToR)
40 Gbps
33
DOWN 1 (left top
connector)
SPB (Fabric-mode
DToR)
80 Gbps
38, 39
DOWN 2 (left bottom
connector)
SPB (Fabric-mode
DToR)
40 Gbps
37
On the rear of each VSP 7000 Series unit is a pair of FI-up and FI-down ports. In each FI port pair
there is a top and bottom connector. In rear port mode, each top connector can provide up to three
40 Gbps ports, and each bottom connector can provide one 40 Gbps port.
You can enable a rear port mode and connect the FI ports between stand-alone VSP 7000 Series
units to deploy in a Fabric-mode Distributed Top-of-Rack (DToR) or Raw-mode configuration.
Fabric-mode DToR leverages the Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) protocol. Standard is a Raw-mode,
that can support various port configurations and protocols, such as Inter-Switch Trunking (IST) for
Switch Clustering.
Note:
Due to the different bandwidth support of the FI port top and bottom connectors, you must
connect the top connector to the top connector of another unit, and connect the bottom
connector to the bottom connector of another unit.
Rear port mode is disabled by default. With rear port mode disabled, the FI ports on the rear of the
chassis can be interconnected between units to deploy in a Stack-mode DToR.
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Caution:
Enabling, disabling, or changing rear port mode, and answering yes to the confirmation prompt,
resets the switch configuration to partial defaults.
When you enable rear port mode, the switch applies the following default settings to all FI ports on
the rear of the chassis:
• VLAN tagging for rear ports is set to tagAll.
• The LACP administration key is set to 4095.
• The LACP operating mode for rear ports is set to active.
• The LACP rear ports time-out value is set to short.
• LACP for rear ports is set to enable.
Note:
Rear port mode allows the VSP 7000 Series to automatically aggregate multiple connections
between adjacent units without additional configuration.
LACP mode is disabled on a rear port if you remove the port from the default VLAN (VLAN 1)
and the port is not configured for any other VLAN. You can activate LACP mode after you add
the port to a VLAN.
When you enable the Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) rear port mode to deploy in a Fabric-mode
DToR, the switch configures port 40 as loopback. Port 40 in loopback mode is not accessible by
applications, or displayed on the port list.
Note:
Rear port Raw-mode does not support SPB. You must enable SPB rear port mode to deploy a
Fabric-mode DToR configuration. Changing between rear port modes results in a reboot and a
partial configuration reset.
Important:
Do not interconnect the FI ports of a VSP 7000 unit operating in Fabric-mode DToR or Rawmode with a VSP 7000 unit operating in Stack-mode DToR. This is an invalid configuration that
causes the rear port mode enabled unit to show ports 33–40 as enabled and up, while the Stack
unit ports 33–40 are not visible and not available.
Fabric-mode DToR configurations
Each switch has a pair of FI-up and FI-down ports. You can enable the rear port mode on standalone VSP 7000 Series units to configure in a Fabric-mode Distributed Top-of-Rack (DToR) or a
rear port Raw-mode configuration. When in a rear port mode, you can deploy multiple stand-alone
VSP 7000 Series units with topology-aware configurations. Fabric-mode DToR leverages Shortest
Path Bridging (SPB) to provide a self-fixing, high-bandwidth interconnect.
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Installing FI cables
You must enable a rear port mode, and then connect the rear FI ports between multiple stand-alone
VSP 7000 Series units. Due to the different bandwidth support of the FI ports, connect the top FI
port to the top FI port of another unit, and connect the bottom FI port to the bottom FI port of another
unit.
Figure 21: Fabric-mode DToR cabling example
LACP and VLAN tagging is automatically enabled for the rear ports. Rear port mode allows the VSP
7000 Series to automatically aggregate multiple connections between adjacent units in Fabric-mode
DToR or rear port Raw-mode without additional configuration.
Installing FI cables
Deploying in a Stack-mode DToR, Fabric-mode DToR, or rear port Raw-mode requires the
installation of FI cables to interconnect VSP 7000 Series units. The length, routing, and number of FI
cables required varies depending on your FI configuration. For Stack-mode DToR configurations or
vertical Stack configurations, Avaya recommends that you use the redundant FI-down cable
configuration.
Use the following procedure steps to install Fabric Interconnect cables onto VSP 7000 Series units.
Before you begin
You must have enough FI cables to interconnect the units. See Fabric Interconnect on page 39.
Note:
For Stack configurations, consider each pair of FI ports on a unit as a single connection. Each
pair of FI ports requires two FI cables. Ensure to order a minimum of two matched FI cables for
each unit. For a redundant configuration, you require one matched pair of longer FI cables to
complete the loop from the bottom unit to the top unit.
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Procedure
1. Choose and configure the Fabric Interconnect configuration for your deployment.
2. Connect each FI cable to an FI port. Route the cables between units to support your chosen
FI configuration.
Important:
You must orient each cable so that the alignment slot on the FI cable connector is facing
up and aligns with the alignment tab on the FI port. Verify that the cable is inserted
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properly and that the cable connector pull tab is facing up. For more information, see the
following figures.
Warning:
Risk of equipment damage
Incorrect FI cable insertion can cause physical damage to the VSP 7000 Series switch. The
FI cable label can obscure your view of the connection. You must ensure that the FI cable
connector alignment slot and cable connector pull tab is facing up. For more information, see
Figure 1 and Figure 2 in the Example following these procedure steps.
3. For Stack-mode DToR configurations, select a Base unit for the Stack. Use the Base unit
switch to configure one unit as the Base unit.
Important:
Only one unit can operate as the Base unit. Ensure that only one switch is configured as
the Base unit. The switch on all other units must be in the non-base-unit position.
4. Connect AC power.
If you assigned the Base unit and non-base units with the units powered on, you must reset
the Stack for the assignments to apply.
Example
This example shows the correct FI cable an FI port alignment.
Figure 22: Installing Fabric Interconnect cables
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Callout
Description
1
FI port alignment tab
2
FI cable alignment slot (Insert cable with slot facing UP and aligned with tab on
the port.)
3
FI cable connector pull tab (Ensure that the cable connector pull tab is facing
UP.)
Figure 23: Installing Fabric Interconnect cables detail
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connectivity
Console and management connections
The left front panel of the switch contains the Status LEDs, Base Unit switch, Console port, Out of
Band Management port, and a USB 2.0 port.
Figure 24: Console and management ports
See the following sections for more information.
Console port
The console port is the RJ45 port with a blue border outline. The port is labelled Console, and can
be used to establish a management terminal connection to the switch. You can use an RJ45 to
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DB-9 cable, or a DB-9 to RJ45 adapter to connect the switch console port to your management
terminal. The maximum length of a console cable is 25 feet (8.3 meters). The following figure and
table describe the RJ45 console port pin-out information. You can use the pin-out information to
verify or create a console cable for use with your maintenance terminal.
Figure 25: RJ45 console port pin-out
Table 2: Console port pin-out
RJ45 console port pin-out
Signal
Requirement
1
RTS (ready to send)
Optional (can be swapped or linked with pin
8)
2
DTR (data terminal ready)
Optional
3
TXD (transmit data)
Mandatory
4
DCD (carrier detect)
Optional
5
GND (ground)
Mandatory
6
RXD (receive data)
Mandatory
7
DSR (data set ready)
Optional
8
CTS (clear to send)
Optional (can be swapped or linked with pin
1)
Out of Band Management port
The Out of Band Management port is the RJ45 port directly below the console port. The port is
labelled management, and can support 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. The Out of Band
Management port is available for use when the switch is running diagnostic or agent software. You
can use the Out of Band Management port to perform an emergency TFTP download of diagnostic
or agent software to the switch. When you perform a TFTP download, an IP address is temporarily
assigned to the management port which enables the switch to receive files from the TFTP server.
When the switch is running agent software, you can use the Out of Band Management port
configured with an out of band management IP and gateway for remote management. For more
information about Out of Band Management configuration, see Getting Started with Avaya Virtual
Services Platform 7000 Series, NN47202–303.
USB port
The USB port is a Standard Type-A female USB 2.0 port. The switch provides USB host
functionality and can support USB flash drives.
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VSP 7024XT 10GBase-T connection status
The VSP 7024XT switch includes 24 x 10GBase-T ports as primary client interfaces. Each pair of
10GBase-T ports has two LEDs to indicate connection speed and link activity. These LEDs are at
the top of the RJ-45 connector for the upper port of each pair. The LED on the left is assigned to the
upper port and the LED on the right is assigned to the lower port, as indicated by a triangle graphic
directly above each LED.
The following figure is a cutaway section of a VSP 7024XT switch that shows the 10GBase-T port
LED location.
Figure 26: VSP 7024XT 10GBase-T port status LEDs
Position
LED assignment
A (Left side LED)
Upper port LED
B (Right side LED)
Lower port LED
The following table describes 10GBase-T port LED status.
LED state
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Description
OFF
No Link
Slow Amber Blink
Port Disabled
Solid Green
10GBaseT Link Active
Green Flashing Off
10 Gigabit traffic
Solid Amber
1GBaseT Link Active
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LED state
Description
Amber Flashing Off
1 Gigabit traffic
Alternating between green and amber (every 2
seconds)
100BaseT Link Active
Alternating between green and amber, and Flashing
Off
100 Megabit traffic
Small-Form-Factor-Pluggable transceivers
The switch supports Avaya Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) and Small Form Factor Pluggable
Plus (SFP+) transceivers. SFP and SFP+ transceivers are devices designed to allow Gigabit
connection speeds over various media types and distances. SFP transceivers support connection
speeds of 1 gigabit per second, and SFP+ transceivers support connection speeds of 10 gigabits
per second.
SFP and SFP+ support
The switch ports allow you to use SFP or SFP+ transceivers to connect the switch to fiber-optic or
unshielded twisted-pair network cabling. Pluggable transceivers can support various media types,
modes, and cable distances of up to 44 miles 44 miles (70 kilometers). Any cable reach over 328
feet (100 meters) requires fiber optic cable. You must select appropriate transceivers and cabling
that can support your required cable distances and network architecture.
The following tables show the supported SFP and SFP+ transceivers.
Table 3: Supported SFP+ transceivers
SFP+ device
Order code
1–PORT 10GBASE-ER SFP+ (LC) SINGLE MODE up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1403013–E6
1–PORT 10GBASE-ER CWDM DDI SFP+ (LC) SINGLE MODE up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1403153-E6 to
AA1403160-E6
1–PORT 10GBASE-LR SFP+ (LC) SINGLE MODE up to 6 miles (10 kilometers)
AA1403011–E6
1–PORT 10GBASE-SR SFP+ (LC) MULTI-MODE FIBRE up to 1312 feet (400
meters)
AA1403015–E6
1–PORT 10GBASE-LRM SFP+ (LC) MULTI-MODE FIBER up to 722 feet (220
meters)
AA1403017–E6
1–PORT 10GBASE-ZR SFP+ (LC) SINGLE MODE up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1403016-E6
1–PORT 10GBASE-ZR CWDM DDI SFP+ (LC) SINGLE MODE up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1403161-E6 to
AA1403168-E6
SFP+ DIRECT ATTACH CABLE — 33 feet (10 meters)
AA1403018–E6
SFP+ DIRECT ATTACH CABLE — 16 feet (5 meters)
AA1403020–E6
SFP+ DIRECT ATTACH CABLE — 10 feet (3 meters)
AA1403019–E6
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SFP device
Order code
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1470NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1419025-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1490NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1419026-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1510NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1419027-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1530NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1419028-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1550NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1419029-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1570NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1419030-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1590NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1419031-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1610NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers)
AA1419032-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1470NM up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1419033-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1490NM up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1419034-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1510NM up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1419035-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1530NM up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1419036-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1550NM up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1419037-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1570NM up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1419038-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1590NM up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1419039-E5
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM (LC) - 1610NM up to 44 miles (70 kilometers)
AA1419040-E5
1-PORT 1000BASE-T SFP (RJ-45)
AA1419043-E6
1000BASE-SX SFP DDI (LC)
AA1419048-E6
1000BASE-LX SFP DDI (LC)
AA1419049-E6
1-PORT 1000BASE-XD SFP DDI (LC) - 1310NM
AA1419050-E6
1-PORT 1000BASE-XD SFP DDI (LC) - 1550NM
AA1419051-E6
1-PORT 1000BASE-ZX SFP DDI (LC) - 1550NM
AA1419052-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1470NM up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1419053-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1490NM up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1419054-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1510NM up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1419055-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1530NM up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1419056-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1550NM up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1419057-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1570NM up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1419058-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1590NM up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1419059-E6
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SFP device
Order code
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1610NM up to 25 miles (40
kilometers)
AA1419060-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1470NM up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1419061-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1490NM up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1419062-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1510NM up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1419063-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1530NM up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1419064-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1550NM up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1419065-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1570NM up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1419066-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1590NM up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1419067-E6
1-PORT SFP 1000BASE-CWDM DDI (LC) - 1610NM up to 44 miles (70
kilometers)
AA1419068-E6
1-PORT 1000BASE-BX SFP (LC) - 1310NM (pair with AA1419070–E6)
AA1419069-E6
1-PORT 1000BASE-BX SFP (LC) - 1490NM (pair with AA1419069–E6)
AA1419070-E6
1-PORT 1000BASE SFP DDI (LC) - 1550NM
AA1419071-E6
1-PORT 1000BASE-BX SFP (LC) - 1310NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers) (pair
with AA1419077-E6)
AA1419076-E6
1-PORT 1000BASE-BX SFP (LC) - 1490NM up to 25 miles (40 kilometers) (pair
with AA1419076-E6)
AA1419077-E6
Note:
LC = Lucent Connector
Validated third-party devices
Avaya recommends that you use Avaya SFP and SFP+ devices to provide maximum compatibility
and support for the VSP 7000. The following third-party SFP+ devices are validated by Avaya to
function with the VSP 7000 Series.
Vendor
Model
Details
Cisco
450–16141
Cisco SFP+ direct attach cable — 16 feet (5 meters)
Cisco
450–16140
Cisco SFP+ direct attach cable — 10 feet (3 meters)
Cisco
450–16142
Cisco SFP+ direct attach cable — 3.3 feet (1 meter)
HP
J9281B
HP SFP+ direct attach cable — 3.3 feet (1 meter)
HP
J9283B
HP SFP+ direct attach cable — 10 feet (3 meters)
HP
J9285B
HP SFP+ direct attach cable — 23 feet (7 meters)
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Vendor
Model
Details
HP
J9286B
HP SFP+ direct attach copper cable — 33 feet (10
meters)
HP
487652–B21
HP Blade Systems C-Class SFP+ direct attach cable —
3.3 feet (1 meter)
HP
487655–B21
HP Blade Systems C-Class SFP+ direct attach cable —
10 feet (3 meters)
HP
487963–B21
HP Blade Systems C-Class SFP+ direct attach cable —
16 feet (5 meters)
If you use a verified third-party device, the show interface gbic command output displays the
vendor SEEPROM data and the cable type.
Note:
The SEEPROM data output for third-party cables might be different than the model number.
Avaya devices are recommended to provide maximum compatibility and support for the VSP
7000 Series.
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SFP port LEDs
The switch front panel contains transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) LEDs for each port. The following
table describes the SFP port LED status.
LED
State
Description
Tx
Off
No SFP or SFP+ transceiver
detected.
Emerald (Solid)
SFP+ detected and link
established.
Emerald (Flashing)
SFP+ link established and
transmitting.
Amber (Solid)
SFP detected and link established.
Amber (Flashing)
SFP link established and
transmitting.
Amber (Blinking)
Tx and Rx blink slow, indicating
port is disabled.
Off
No SFP or SFP+ transceiver
detected.
Emerald (Solid)
SFP+ detected and link
established.
Rx
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LED
State
Description
Emerald (Flashing)
SFP+ link established and
receiving.
Amber (Solid)
SFP detected and link established.
Amber (Flashing)
SFP link established and
receiving.
Amber (Blinking)
Rx and Tx blink slow, indicating
port is disabled.
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Installing SFP transceivers
Perform the following procedure to install SFP or SFP+ transceivers and cabling on a switch.
Before you begin
Perform the following tasks before installing SFP or SFP+ transceivers and cabling on a switch.
• Install the fan trays and power supplies.
• Install the switch in an equipment rack or on a shelf.
• Connect power and verify that the switch is operating normally.
• Plan the cabling installation for efficient routing and future maintenance accessibility.
• Verify that the SFP or SFP+ transceivers and network cabling support your network
configuration.
For more information about SFP and SFP+ transceivers, see Installing Transceivers and Optical
Components on Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series, NN47202–302.
About this task
Important:
The VSP 7024XLS supports SFP and SFP+ as the primary network interface. You must use a
supported Avaya SFP or SFP+ transceiver.
Danger:
Risk of eye injury by laser
Fiber-optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look into
an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that the fiber-optic cables are connected to a
light source.
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
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To prevent damage to devices from electrostatic discharge, always wear an antistatic wrist strap
connected to an ESD jack.
Procedure
1. Follow all safety instructions for your SFP or SFP+ transceiver.
2. Remove the pluggable transceiver from its protective packaging.
3. Grasp the pluggable transceiver connector between your thumb and forefinger.
4. Insert the pluggable transceiver into a switch port. Apply a light pressure until the device
clicks and locks into position.
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
The switch ports are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the pluggable transceiver
resists insertion, do not force it; turn it over, and reinsert it.
5. Remove the network interface cover from the pluggable transceiver (if applicable), and insert
an appropriate network interface cable into the transceiver.
6. Connect the opposite end of the network interface cable into the required network device.
7. Repeat all steps until you complete your transceiver and network cabling installation.
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Quad-Small-Form-Factor-Pluggable-Plus transceivers
The VSP 7000 Series supports Avaya Quad (4-channel) Small Form Factor Pluggable Plus (QSFP
+) transceivers. QSFP+ transceivers are devices designed to allow 40 Gbps connection speeds
over various media types and distances.
QSFP+ support
The 7002QQ MDA ports allow you to use QSFP+ transceivers to connect the switch to fiber-optic or
unshielded twisted-pair network cabling. Pluggable transceivers can support various media types,
modes, and cable distances of up to (40 kilometers). Any cable reach over 100 meters) requires
fiber optic cable. You must select appropriate transceivers and cabling that can support your
required cable distances and network architecture.
Important:
The VSP 7000 Series supports only Avaya-qualified QSFP+ transceivers. Other vendor QSFP+
transceivers will not work and Avaya does not support them.
Important:
VSP 7000 Series switches do not currently support 4x10GBASE-SR transceivers.
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The following table shows the supported QSFP+ transceivers.
Table 5: Supported QSFP+ transceivers
QSFP+ device
Order code
40GBase–SR4 transceiver multifiber push-on (MPO) or multifiber
termination push-on (MTP) connector
AA1404005-E6
QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Direct Attach Cable — 3.3 feet (1 meter)
(Passive)
AA1403029-E6
QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Direct Attach Cable — 7 feet (2 meters)
(Passive)
AA1403030-E6
QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Direct Attach Cable — 10 feet (3
meters) (Passive)
AA1403031-E6
QSFP+ to QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Direct Attach Cable — 16 feet (5
meters) (Passive)
AA1403032-E6
Media Dependent Adapter
The Media Dependent Adapter (MDA) is a field-replaceable expansion module that provides
additional capacity on the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 (VSP 7000) Series.
The VSP 7000 Series provides 24 fixed ports, and each switch supports the installation of one MDA
to increase the number of ports. The fixed ports are numbered 1 through 24 and MDA port numbers
range from 25 to 32, depending on the model of MDA installed.
The VSP 7000 Series supports the following MDA modules:
• 7008XLS-MDA — provides eight SFP+ ports
• 7008XT-MDA — provides eight 10GBASE-T ports
Note:
Half duplex is not supported on 10GBASE-T ports.
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Preparations for network connectivity
The 7008XT-MDA 10GBASE-T ports comply to IEEE 802.3an specification, supporting 10gigabit-per-second connections over unshielded or shielded twisted pair cables, over distances
up to 328 feet (100 meters) .
Important:
Category 6A or better balanced twisted-pair cables are required to carry 10 gigabits per
second up to 328 feet (100 meters). Category 6 cables can carry 10 gigabits per second up
to 180 feet (55 meters).
• 7002QQ-MDA — provides two 40GBASE-QSFP+ ports
MDA warm and hot swap
The VSP 7000 Series supports the following methods for installing, removing, and swapping MDAs:
• Hot removal
• Hot insertion
• Hot swap
• Warm removal
• Warm insertion
• Warm swap
Note:
MDA insertions do not interrupt traffic within the switch or stack.
Hot removal
To perform a hot removal, you remove an MDA while the switch is operating.
Important:
Hot removal can cause packet loss. After you hot remove an MDA, packets scheduled to egress
the MDA ports are discarded, and an unsafe MDA removal log message is generated.
Hot insertion
To perform a hot insertion, you insert an MDA while the switch is operating.
After you perform a hot insertion, the switch can access and use the MDA without requiring a reset.
If the MDA status is enabled, no commands are required for the hot insertion.
Hot swap
To perform a hot swap, you remove one MDA and insert another while the switch is operating,
without resetting the switch, or issuing a command after insertion.
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Media Dependent Adapter
Important:
You can only hot swap MDAs, with the same port speed and count. For example, you can hot
remove a 7008XLS-MDA (8 x 10G) from a switch, and then hot insert a 7008XT-MDA (8 x 10G)
into the switch. You cannot hot remove a 7008XT-MDA (8 x 10G) and hot insert a 7002QQMDA (2 x 40G).
Warm removal
To perform a warm removal, you must disable the MDA before you remove it from an operating
switch.
A warm removal ensures MDA egress traffic routes to an operating switch port. When the MDA is
disabled, you cannot modify the MDA port settings. The MDA settings for auto-negotiation, autonegotiation advertisements, speed, duplex, flow control, rate-limiting, and administration status
default when the MDA becomes active. All other applications with individual port configurations,
such as Multi-Link Trunks (MLTs) and virtual LANs (VLANs), do not default when the MDA
operational status changes.
Important:
Avaya recommends using warm removal as the preferred method of removing an MDA from an
operating switch.
Warm insertion
To perform a warm insertion, you enable the MDA after you insert it into an operating switch.
Important:
You can only warm insert an MDA into a switch that was last powered on, or reset, without an
MDA installed.
Warm swap
To perform a warm swap, you must disable the MDA before you remove it from an operating switch,
and enable the replacement MDA after you insert it into the switch.
Important:
You can only warm swap MDAs of the same port speed and count. For example, you can
remove a disabled 7008XLS-MDA (8 x 10G) from a switch, and then insert a disabled 7008XTMDA (8 x 10G) into the switch. You cannot disable and remove a 7008XT-MDA (8 x 10G), and
warm insert a disabled 7002QQ-MDA (2 x 40G).
For more information about MDA configuration, see Getting Started with Avaya Virtual Services
Platform 7000 Series, NN47202–303.
Installing an MDA
You can install a Media Dependent Adapter (MDA) to add up to eight additional ports to a switch.
Perform the following procedure steps to insert an MDA into the MDA slot on the switch.
Before you begin
Verify that the MDA is supported on your switch.
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Preparations for network connectivity
The switch chassis must be securely mounted in an equipment rack.
Procedure
1. Ensure that the chassis is securely mounted in a rack before installing the MDA.
2. Loosen the two thumb screws on the MDA blanking plate and remove the blanking plate
from the front of the chassis.
3. Remove the MDA from the protective packaging. Ensure that you remove the packing
around the insertion pins on the rear of the MDA.
4. Grasp the MDA using both handles, one in each hand.
5. Align the MDA so that the card edges line up with the card guides in the chassis.
6. Insert and slide the MDA into the opening on the front of the chassis. Firmly press the MDA
into the MDA slot until it is fully seated.
Important:
Inserting the MDA can require a large amount of force to ensure that the MDA is fully seated.
7. Verify that the MDA is fully seated and tighten the two thumb screws to secure the MDA
module.
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
If the MDA is not fully seated, do not use the thumb screws in an attempt to pull in the
MDA. This can result in deformation of the MDA.
Next steps
The default MDA status is Enabled and the MDA ports can function immediately after you install the
MDA. For more information about configuring the MDA status and MDA ports, see Getting Started
with Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series, NN47202–303.
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Appendix A: Hardware reliability
This section provides information about the hardware reliability of the switch, and hardware
components.
Mean time between failures
Mean time between failures (MTBF) is the average value of the time intervals between successive
outages of the system. This average value is calculated from a large population of nominally
identical items. The following table provides MTBF values for VSP 7000 Series hardware.
Important:
You must install the switch and its components correctly and operate the hardware within the
supported environmental conditions. The MTBF values in the following table do not include
failure caused by software or human error.
Hardware
MTBF (Calculated)
VSP 7024XLS base unit (no fans, no power
supplies)
259,952 hours
Fan tray (Back to Front, or Front to Back)
1,000,000 hours
Power supply
300,000 hours
7008XLS Media Dependent Adapter (8 SFP+ ports)
1,898,931 hours
7008XT Media Dependent Adapter (8 10GBASE-T
ports)
700,466 hours
VSP 7024XT
TBD
7002QQ Media Dependent Adapter (2 QSFP+ ports)
2,067,748 hours
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