Page 1: Installation Guide
GVT-052856-001-00 1.1 QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Installation Guide...
Page 2: Revision History
Revision History Revision Date Reason for Change 2018/03 First Revision...
Page 3 All Rights Reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of NEC Corporation. Trademarks All other trademarks that may be mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Page 4 Preface Version This installation guide corresponds after software version 7.1.X. Documentation Set The Documentation Set of QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches includes the following documentations. Documentation Set Description QX-S6600 Series Ethernet This documentation describes installation. Switches Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches This documentation describes configuration.
Page 5 Upgrading software  The Upgrading software describes the type of the software used by the switch, during movement or upgrade method when normally not starting. Maintenance and troubleshooting  The Maintenance and troubleshooting describes commands for Power module failure, Fan failure, etc. Appendix A Technical specifications ...
Page 6 Convention Description The argument or keyword and argument combination before the &<1-n> ampersand (&) sign can be entered 1 to n times. A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments. II. GUI conventions Convention Description Button names are inside angle brackets. For example, click <...
Page 7 VI. Configuration Example The configuration example of this document is an example. Interface Number or the information of the display command, etc. may differ from your device.
Page 8 This installation guide includes 11 sections. 01 - Product overview 02 - Preparing for installation 03 - Installing the switch 04 - Accessing the switch for the first time 05 - Setting up an IRF fabric 06 - Upgrading software 07 - Maintenance and troubleshooting 08 - Appendix A Technical specifications 09 - Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes...
Page 9 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 1 Product overview ........................1-1 QX-S6648XP-6Q panel views ................... 1-1 QX-S6648XT-6Q panel views .................... 1-3 QX-S6632QP panel views ....................1-5...
Page 10: Product Overview
About QX-S6648XT-6Q switch and QX-S6632QP switch, the installing direction of QSFP+ module is same as the upper and lower ports. About QX-S6648XP-6Q switch, the installing direction of QSFP+ module is different between the upper and lower ports. QX-S6648XP-6Q panel views...
Page 11 "Chapter 3 Installing/removing a power module." The QX-S6648XP-6Q switch also comes with the fan tray slots empty. You must install three fan trays for the QX-S6648XP-6Q for adequate heat dissipation, and their models must be the same.
Page 12: Qx-S6648Xt-6Q Panel Views
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 1 Product overview QX-S6648XT-6Q panel views QX-S6648XT-6Q front panel (1) 1/10GBASE-T autosensing Ethernet port (2) 1/10GBASE-T autosensing Ethernet port LED (3) QSFP+ port (4) QSFP+ port LED QX-S6648XT-6Q rear panel (1) Management Ethernet SFP port (2) Console port (3) USB mini console port (4) USB port...
Page 13 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 1 Product overview more information about installing and removing the power module, see "Chapter 3 Installing/removing a power module." The QX-S6648XT-6Q switch also comes with the fan tray slots empty. You must install five fan trays for the QX-S6648XT-6Q for adequate heat dissipation, and their models must be the same.
Page 14: Qx-S6632Qp Panel Views
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 1 Product overview QX-S6632QP panel views QX-S6632QP front panel (1) QSFP+ port (2) QSFP+ port LED (3) System status LED (Power) QX-S6632QP rear panel (1) Fan tray slot 1 (2) Fan tray slot 2 (3) Power module slot 1 (4) Power module slot 2 (5) USB port...
Page 15 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 1 Product overview installed in the fan tray slots. For more information about installing and removing the fan tray, see " Chapter 3 Installing/removing a fan tray". QX-S6632QP side panel (1) Primary grounding point (2) Auxiliary grounding point 1...
Page 16: Table Of Contents
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 2 Preparing for installation ......................2-1 Safety recommendations ....................2-1 Connecting the RJ45 connector ..................2-2 Examining the installation site ................... 2-2 Temperature/humidity ......................2-3 Cleanness .......................... 2-3 EMI ............................. 2-4 Laser safety ........................2-4 Installation tools .........................
Page 17: Preparing For Installation
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 2 Preparing for installation 2 Preparing for installation Safety recommendations To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by improper use, read the following safety recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible hazardous condition.
Page 18: Connecting The Rj45 Connector
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 2 Preparing for installation Connecting the RJ45 connector  NOTE: When connecting the RJ45 cable, wear a wrist strap to protect against static electricity. Do not touch the RJ45 Ethernet cable terminal. If you touch the RJ45 Ethernet cable terminal which is connecting to the Switch, the interface circuit may be broken by the static electricity.
Page 19: Temperature/Humidity
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 2 Preparing for installation The rack is well earthed.  To ensure normal operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meets the requirements described in the following subsections. Temperature/humidity Maintain appropriate temperature and humidity in the equipment room.
Page 20: Emi
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 2 Preparing for installation Table 2-2 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room Maximum concentration (mg/m3) 0.006 0.05 0.01 All electromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, from outside or inside of the switch and application system, adversely affect the switch in a conduction pattern of capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, electromagnetic wave radiation, or common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling.
Page 21: Installation Tools
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 2 Preparing for installation WARNING! Do not stare into any fiber port when the switch has power. The laser light emitted from the optical fiber may hurt your eyes. Installation tools Phillips screwdriver  ESD-preventive wrist strap ...
Page 22 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 3 Installing the switch ........................3-1 Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack ................3-2 3.1.1 Installation prerequisites ..................3-2 3.1.2 Mounting bracket and rack mounting rail kits ............3-2 3.1.3 Rack-mounting procedures at a glance ..............3-3 3.1.4 Attaching the mounting brackets, chassis rails, and grounding cable to the chassis3-3 3.1.5 Attaching the slide rails to the rack .................
Page 23: Installing The Switch
Keep the tamper-proof seal on a mounting screw on the chassis cover intact. If you tear off the tamper-proof seal, switch shall not be guarantee applying. If you tear off the tamper-proof seal and open the chassis, NEC shall not be liable for any consequence caused thereby.
Page 24: Installing The Switch In A 19-Inch Rack
Installing the switch in a 19-inch rack 3.1.1 Installation prerequisites The rack depth for the QX-S6648XP-6Q is a maximum of 600.5 mm so that the rack door can be closed easily. The rack depth for the QX-S6648XT-6Q is a maximum of 657.5 mm so that the rack door can be closed easily.
Page 25: Rack-Mounting Procedures At A Glance
The QX-S6632QP provide three grounding points: primary grounding point (with a grounding sign), auxiliary grounding point 1, and auxiliary grounding point 2. The QX-S6648XP-6Q and QX-S6648XT-6Q each provide two grounding points: primary grounding point (with a grounding sign) and auxiliary grounding point 1.
Page 26 3 Installing the switch (3) Primary grounding point (4) Auxiliary grounding point 1 (5) Port-side mounting position Mounting and grounding positions on the QX-S6648XP-6Q (1) Power module-side mounting position (2) Primary grounding point (3) Auxiliary grounding point 1 (4) Port-side mounting position...
Page 27 3 Installing the switch I. Attaching the mounting brackets and chassis rails to the chassis For QX-S6648XP-6Q and QX-S6648XT-6Q, four screws are required for install a mounting bracket at the port side. For QX-S6632QP, three screws are required. To attach the mounting brackets and chassis rails to the switch chassis: Align the mounting brackets with the screw holes in the rear mounting position (see Figure 3-8) or front mounting position (see Figure 3-9).
Page 28 3 Installing the switch  NOTE: NEC recommends that you use the primary grounding point or auxiliary grounding point 1 because the  grounding cable and grounding screw that come with the switch are suitable only for these two grounding points.
Page 29 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Attaching the rear mounting brackets/chassis rails/grounding cable to the chassis Attaching the front mounting brackets/chassis rails to the chassis...
Page 30: Attaching The Slide Rails To The Rack
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch 3.1.5 Attaching the slide rails to the rack Identify the rack attachment position for the slide rails. Install cage nuts (user-supplied) in the mounting holes in the rack posts. Align the screw holes in one slide rail with the cage nuts in the rack post on one side, and use screws (user supplied) to attach the slide rail to the rack, as shown in Figure 3-10.
Page 31 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Supporting the bottom of the switch, align the chassis rails with the slide rails on the rack posts, as shown in Figure. Work with another person to slide the chassis rails along the slide rails until the mounting brackets are flush with the rack posts.
Page 32: Grounding The Switch
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Mounting the switch in the rack (II) Grounding the switch WARNING: Correctly connecting the switch grounding cable is crucial to lightning protection and EMI protection. The power input end of the switch has a noise filter, whose central ground is directly connected to the chassis to form the chassis ground (commonly known as PGND).
Page 33: Grounding The Switch With A Grounding Strip
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch  NOTE: The power and grounding terminals in this section are for illustration only. 3.2.1 Grounding the switch with a grounding strip WARNING: Connect the grounding cable to the grounding system in the equipment room. Do not connect it to a fire main or lightning rod.
Page 34: Grounding The Switch By Using The Ac Power Cord
(3) Grounding post (4) Grounding strip  NOTE: NEC recommends that you use the primary grounding point or auxiliary grounding point 1, because the  grounding cable and grounding screw provided with the switch are applicable only to these two grounding points.
Page 35 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch CAUTION: When using power supply, use the power cable complying with our specifications. If any other cable is used, fire disasters or electric shock may be caused.  NOTE: If the ground contact in the power outlet is not connected to the ground, report the problem and reconstruct ...
Page 36: Installing/Removing A Fan Tray
Installing/removing a fan tray CAUTION: QX-S6648XP-6Q requires three same direction air flow fan trays to function properly. QX-S6648XT-6Q requires five same direction air flow fan trays to function properly. QX-S6632QP requires two same direction air flow fan trays to function properly.
Page 37: Installing A Fan Tray
For QX-S6632QP, if both fan trays fail during the switch operation, replace the fan trays within two minutes  one by one. For QX-S6648XP-6Q or QX-S6648XT-6Q, if more than one fan tray fail during the switch operation,  replace the faulty fan trays one by one and finish replacing a fan tray within three minutes.
Page 38: Removing A Fan Tray
QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Installing an LSWM3HFANSC/LSWM3HFANSCB fan tray (to QX-S6632QP) Installing an LSPM1FANSA/ LSPM1FANSB fan tray (to QX-S6648XP-6Q, QX-S6648XT-6Q) 3.3.2 Removing a fan tray WARNING: Take out the fan tray after the fans completely stop rotating.
Page 39: Installing/Removing A Power Module
QX-S6632QP come with the power module slots empty and filler panels for the power module slots as accessories. QX-S6648XP-6Q and QX-S6648XT-6Q come with power module slot 1 empty and a filler panel installed in power module slot 2. For more information about the power modules available for the switches, see "Hot swappable power modules".
Page 40: Installing A Power Module
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch 3.4.1 Installing a power module CAUTION: Follow the forward inertia of the power module when inserting it into the chassis, and make sure the power  module has firm contact with the connectors on the backplane. To prevent damage to the connectors inside the switch chassis, insert the power module gently.
Page 41: Removing A Power Module
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Installing a power module Installing a power filler module 3.4.2 Removing a power module CAUTION: If the switch has two power modules, removing one power module does not affect the operation of the switch. If the switch has only one power module, removing the power module powers off the switch.
Page 42 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Squeeze the tabs on the power cord connector with your thumb and forefinger, and pull the connector out to remove the power cord, as shown in Figure 3-21. Hold the handle on the power module with one hand, pivot the latch on the power module to the right with your thumb, and pull the power module part way out of the slot, as shown in Figure 3-22.
Page 43: Connecting The Power Cord
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Removing the power module (1) Pivot the latch to the right with your thumb (2) Pull the power module out  NOTE: If you do not insert another power module into the slot after removing the power module, install the blank panel to the power module slot to prevent dust from entering the chassis.
Page 44 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch in Figure 3-23. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power outlet.  NOTE: Use the AC power cord which comply the standard of each country. ...
Page 45: Connecting The Lsvm3Dc650 Power Module
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Connecting the LSVM3AC650 power module (1) Cable tie (2) Tighten the cable tie to secure the power cord to the handle of the power module 3.5.2 Connecting the LSVM3DC650 power module Unpack the DC power cord, identify the plug for connecting to the power module, orient the plug with the power receptacle on the power module, and insert the plug into the receptacle (see Figure 3-24).
Page 46: Installing/Removing A Sfp/Sfp+/Qsfp+ Module
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Installing/Removing a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ module WARNING: Do not touch the connector terminal when you insert and remove the SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ module. You can install some SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ modules for QX-S6600 Series as needed. For more information about a SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ module available for the switches, see “Appendix C Ports and LEDs "...
Page 47: Connecting A Interface Cable
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch Pull down the lever on the SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ module. Hold the lever and pull out the module. Connecting a interface cable CAUTION: After the interface cable connects to the switch, disconnect the interface cable if the port LED is blinking. And, please check the network and the configuration of the switch.
Page 48: Verifying The Installation
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 3 Installing the switch SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ module LC connector (1) TX (2) RX  NOTE: Please check the RX/TX position of SFP/SFP+/QSFP+ module is connected correctly. If the LED of the SFP port does not turn on, the connected port(RX/TX) may be wrong. Verifying the installation After you complete the installation, verify that: There is enough space for heat dissipation around the switch, and the rack is stable.
Page 49 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 4 Accessing the switch for the first time ..................4-1 Setting up the configuration environment ................4-1 Connecting the console cable .................... 4-1 4.2.1 Console cable ......................4-1 4.2.2 Connection procedure ..................... 4-2 Setting terminal parameters ....................
Page 50: Accessing The Switch For The First Time
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 4 Accessing the switch for the first time 4 Accessing the switch for the first time Setting up the configuration environment The first time you access the switch you must use a console cable to connect a console terminal, for example, a PC, to the console port on the switch.
Page 51: Connection Procedure
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 4 Accessing the switch for the first time Console cable A side Pos.9 Main label B side Pos.1 4.2.2 Connection procedure To connect a terminal (for example, a PC) to the switch: Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the PC. ...
Page 52 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 4 Accessing the switch for the first time To set terminal parameters, for example, on a Windows XP HyperTerminal: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. The Connection Description dialog box appears. Enter the name of the new connection in the Name field and click OK.
Page 53 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 4 Accessing the switch for the first time Setting the serial port parameters Select File > Properties in the HyperTerminal window. HyperTerminal window...
Page 54: Powering On The Switch
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 4 Accessing the switch for the first time On the Settings tab, set the emulation to VT100 and click OK. Setting terminal emulation in Switch Properties dialog box Powering on the switch Before powering on the switch, verify that the following conditions are met: The power cord is properly connected.
Page 55 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 4 Accessing the switch for the first time After the startup completes, you can access the CLI to configure the switch. For more information about the configuration commands and CLI, see QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Configuration Guides and QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Command References.
Page 56 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 5 Setting up an IRF fabric ......................5-1 IRF fabric setup flowchart ....................5-1 Planning IRF fabric setup ....................5-2 5.2.1 Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site ............ 5-2 5.2.2 Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs........5-3 5.2.3 Planning IRF topology and connections ..............
Page 57: Setting Up An Irf Fabric
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 5 Setting up an IRF fabric 5 Setting up an IRF fabric You can use IRF technology to connect and virtualize QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches into a large virtual switch called an "IRF fabric" for flattened network topology, and high availability, scalability, and manageability.
Page 58: Planning Irf Fabric Setup
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 5 Setting up an IRF fabric To set up an IRF fabric: Step Description Plan the installation site and IRF fabric setup parameters: • Planning IRF fabric size and the installation site • Identifying the master switch and planning IRF member IDs 1.
Page 59: Identifying The Master Switch And Planning Irf Member Ids
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 5 Setting up an IRF fabric Place all IRF member switches in one rack for centralized high-density access.  Distribute the IRF member switches in different racks to implement the top-of-rack  (ToR) access solution for a data center. As your business grows, you can plug QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches into the IRF fabric to increase the switching capacity without any topology change or replacement.
Page 60 IRF-port 1 on one switch to the physical ports of IRF-port 2 on the other switch. The QX-S6648XP-6Q can provide 10-GE and 40-GE IRF connections through SFP+ ports and QSFP+ ports, respectively. You can bind several SFP+ or QSFP+ ports to an IRF port for increased bandwidth and availability.
Page 61: Identifying Physical Irf Ports On The Member Switches
All the SFP+ and QSFP+ ports on the QX-S6600 Series can be used for IRF connections. Follow these guidelines when you identify SFP+ ports to be used for IRF connections: On a QX-S6648XP-6Q, the SFP+ ports are grouped by port number in ascending ...
Page 62: Planning The Cabling Scheme
5.2.5 Planning the cabling scheme For the QX-S6648XP-6Q, use SFP+/QSFP+ cables or SFP+/QSFP+ transceiver modules and fibers to connect the IRF member switches. For the QX-S6648XT-6Q, use twisted pair cables, QSFP+ cables or QSFP+ transceiver modules and fibers to connect the IRF member switches.
Page 63 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 5 Setting up an IRF fabric Connecting the switches in one rack IRF fabric topology IRF-port2 IRF-port1 IRF-port2 IRF-port1 IRF-port2 IRF-port1 IRF-port2 IRF-port1 II. Connecting the IRF member switches in a ToR solution You can install IRF member switches in different racks side by side to deploy a top of rack (ToR) solution.
Page 64: Configuring Basic Irf Settings
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 5 Setting up an IRF fabric ToR cabling Configuring basic IRF settings After you install the IRF member switches, power on the switches, and log in to each IRF member switch (see QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Configuration Guides) to configure their member IDs, member priorities, and IRF port bindings.
Page 65: Accessing The Irf Fabric To Verify The Configuration
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 5 Setting up an IRF fabric Accessing the IRF fabric to verify the configuration To verify the basic functionality of the IRF fabric after you finish configuring basic IRF settings and connecting IRF ports: Log in to the IRF fabric through the console port of any member switch.
Page 66 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 6 Upgrading software ........................6-1 System software file types ....................6-1 System startup process ..................... 6-1 Upgrade methods ......................6-2 Upgrading from the CLI...................... 6-3 6.4.1 Preparing for the upgrade ..................6-3 6.4.2 Downloading software to the master switch ............
Page 67: Upgrading Software
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 6 Upgrading software This chapter describes types of software used on the switch and how to upgrade software while the switch is operating normally or when the switch cannot correctly start up. System software file types Software required for starting up the switch includes: Comware images - Includes boot images and system images.
Page 68: Upgrade Methods
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software System startup process Upgrade methods You can upgrade system software by using one of the following methods: Upgrading method Software types Remarks You must reboot the switch to  complete the upgrade. Upgrading from the CLI Software images This...
Page 69: Upgrading From The Cli
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Upgrading method Software types Remarks Use this method when the switch cannot correctly start up. CAUTION: Upgrading an IRF fabric from the CLI rather than Boot ROM image  Upgrading from the Boot menu the Boot menu.
Page 70 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Log in to the IRF fabric through Telnet or the console port (details not shown). Perform the display irf command in any view to identify the number of IRF members, each member switch’s role and IRF member ID. <Switch>...
Page 71: Downloading Software To The Master Switch
To avoid data loss, do not delete the current configuration file. For information about the  current configuration file, perform the display startup command. NEC recommends that you preferentially delete obsolete software images. To avoid inadvertent delete of the current software images, perform the display boot-loader command in any view to identify them.
Page 72 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software downloading an .ipe software file as an example. The following are ways to download, upload, or copy files to the master switch: FTP download from a server  FTP upload from a client ...
Page 73 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 200 Type set to I. Perform the get command in FTP client view to download the file from the FTP server. [ftp] get newest.ipe 227 Entering Passive Mode (10,10,110,1,17,97). 125 BINARY mode data connection already open, transfer starting for /newest.ipe 226 Transfer complete.
Page 74 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software User(1.1.1.1:(none)):abc 331 Password required for abc. Password: 230 User logged in. Enable the binary file transfer mode. ftp> binary 200 TYPE is now 8-bit binary. Upload the file (for example, newest.ipe) to the root directory in the Flash memory of the master switch.
Page 75: Upgrading The Software Images
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Start to copy usba:/newest.ipe to flash:/newest.ipe... Done. 6.4.3 Upgrading the software images To upgrade the software images: Specify the upgrading image file (newest.ipe in this example) used at the next startup for the master switch, and assign the M attribute to the boot and system images in the file.
Page 76 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software The specified file list will be used as the main startup software images at the next reboot on slot 2. (Optional) If the IRF fabric size has a lot of members, enable the software auto-update function.
Page 77: Upgrading From The Boot Menu
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software them as the startup software images. Perform the display version command in any view to verify that the current main software images have been updated (details not shown).  NOTE: The system automatically checks the compatibility of the Boot ROM image and the boot and system images during the reboot.
Page 78: Prerequisites
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 6.5.1 Prerequisites Make sure that the prerequisites are met before you start upgrading software from the Boot menu. I. Upgrading environment Use a console cable to connect the console terminal, for example, a PC, to the console port on the switch.
Page 79: Accessing The Boot Menu
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 6.5.2 Accessing the Boot menu Power on the switch (for example, QX-S6648XP-6Q switch), and you can see the following information: Press Ctrl+D to access BASIC BOOT MENU Starting..***************************************************************************** BOOTROM, Version 232 ***************************************************************************** Copyright (c) 2004-2018 New NEC Technologies Co., Ltd.
Page 80 4. Delete file from flash Delete files from the Flash memory. Modify the Boot ROM password. The system by default has no Boot ROM password. NEC recommends that 5. Modify BootRom password you set a Boot ROM password immediately after you access the Boot menu.
Page 81: Using Tftp To Upgrade Software Images Through The Management Ethernet Port6-15
CAUTION: 8. Set BootRom password If Boot ROM recovery is enabled, you can contact the NEC support to get a recovery super Boot ROM password to access the Boot menu after your Boot ROM password is lost. If Boot ROM recovery is disabled, you cannot use a super Boot ROM password to access the Boot menu after your Boot ROM password is lost, and must contact your NEC agent for help.
Page 82 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 3. Set XMODEM protocol parameters 0. Return to boot menu Enter your choice(0-3): Enter 1 to set the TFTP parameters. Load File name :update.ipe Server IP address :192.168.0.3 Local IP address :192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask :255.255.255.0 Gateway IP Address :0.0.0.0 Table 6-2 TFTP parameter description...
Page 83 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Please input the file attribute (Main/Backup/None) M The boot.bin image is self-decompressing... Free space: 534980608 bytes Writing flash..........................................Done! The system.bin image is self-decompressing... Free space: 525981696 bytes Writing flash..............
Page 84: Using Ftp To Upgrade Software Through The Management Ethernet Port
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu 7. Skip current system configuration 8. Set switch startup mode 0. Reboot Ctrl+Z: Access EXTENDED ASSISTANT MENU Ctrl+F: Format file system Ctrl+P: Change authentication for console login Ctrl+R: Download image to SDRAM and run Enter your choice(0-8):0 6.5.4 Using FTP to upgrade software through the management Ethernet port...
Page 85 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Item Description IP address of the gateway (in this example, no gateway is required Gateway IP Address because the server and the switch are on the same subnet). Username for accessing the FTP server, which must be the same as FTP User Name configured on the FTP server.
Page 86 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software flash........................................................................................................... Done! EXTENDED BOOT MENU 1. Download image to flash 2. Select image to boot 3. Display all files in flash 4. Delete file from flash 5.
Page 87: Using Xmodem To Upgrade Software Through The Console Port
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 6.5.5 Using XMODEM to upgrade software through the console port XMODEM download through the console port is slower than TFTP or FTP download through the management Ethernet port. To save time, use the management Ethernet port as long as possible.
Page 88 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Disconnecting the terminal from the switch Select File > Properties, and in the Properties dialog box, click Configure. 6-22...
Page 89 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Properties dialog box Select 115200 from the Bits per second list and click OK. 6-23...
Page 90 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Modifying the baud rate Select Call > Call to reestablish the connection. Reestablishing the connection Press Enter. The following prompt appears: Are you sure to download file to flash? Yes or No (Y/N):Y 10) Enter Y to start downloading the file.
Page 91 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Loading ...CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC 11) Select Transfer > Send File in the HyperTerminal window. Transfer menu 12) In the dialog box that appears, click Browse to select the source file, and select Xmodem from the Protocol list. File transmission dialog box 13) Click Send.
Page 92 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software File transfer progress 14) Enter the M (main), B (backup), or N (none) attribute for the images. In this example, assign the main attribute to the images. Please input the file attribute (Main/Backup/None) m The boot.bin image is self-decompressing...
Page 93 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Your baudrate should be set to 9600 bps again! Press enter key when ready  NOTE: The switch always attempts to boot first with the main images, and if the attempt fails, ...
Page 94: Managing Files From The Boot Menu
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Managing files from the Boot menu From the Boot menu, you can display files in Flash memory to check for obsolete files, incorrect files, or space insufficiency, delete files to release storage space, or change the attributes of software images.
Page 95: Deleting Files
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 4 3678 flash:/startup.cfg_backup 5 30033 flash:/default.mdb 6 42424 flash:/startup.mdb 7 18 flash:/.pathfile 8 232311 flash:/logfile/logfile.log 9 5981 flash:/startup.cfg_back 10(*) 6098 flash:/startup.cfg 11 20 flash:/.snmpboots Free space: 502804480 bytes The current image is boot.bin (*)-with main attribute (b)-with backup attribute (*b)-with both main and backup attribute...
Page 96: Changing The Attribute Of Software Images
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software The current image is boot.bin (*)-with main attribute (b)-with backup attribute (*b)-with both main and backup attribute Enter the number of the file to delete. For example, enter 1 to select the file testbackup.cfg.
Page 97 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 8. Set switch startup mode 0. Reboot Ctrl+Z: Access EXTENDED ASSISTANT MENU Ctrl+F: Format file system Ctrl+P: Change authentication for console login Ctrl+R: Download image to SDRAM and run Enter your choice(0-8): 2 Enter 1 at the prompt to set the attribute of a software image.
Page 98: Handling Software Upgrade Failures
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software 2. Set configuration file 0. Return to boot menu Enter your choice(0-2): 1 File Number File Size(bytes) File Name ============================================================================= 1(*) 7913472 flash:/system.bin 2(*) 8996864 flash:/boot.bin 3 8996864 flash:/boot-update.bin 4 23129088 flash:/system-update.bin Free space: 461413664 bytes (*)-with main attribute (b)-with backup attribute...
Page 99 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 6 Upgrading software Verify that the software release is compatible with the switch model and the correct file is used. Verify that the software release and the Boot ROM release are compatible. For software and Boot ROM compatibility, see the hardware and software compatibility matrix in the correct release notes.
Page 100 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting .................... 7-1 Password recovery ......................7-1 7.1.1 CLI login password loss ..................7-1 7.1.2 Super password loss ....................7-3 7.1.3 Way of load failure of the next-startup configuration file ......... 7-3 Power module failure ......................
Page 101: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting Password recovery  NOTE : When password recovery capability lost a CLI login password or a super password in an effective case , it's possible to be restored from the Boot menu .For more information about a software upgrade for access method on the Boot menu ,see Chapter 6 Upgrading software .
Page 102 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting Enter Y at the prompt. The system reboots without reading the current configuration file. The current setting will run with current configuration file when reboot. Are you sure you want to skip current configuration file when reboot? Yes or No (Y/N):Y Setting...Done.
Page 103: Super Password Loss
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting Caution: Enter 7 and restart the switch. The switch reboots without reading the default-configuration file. The default-configuration is set as configuration beforehand that changes the defaults about several functions to recommended value.
Page 104 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting 0 -rw- 129366016 Feb 15 2018 04:53:30 qx-s6600-v712.ipe 1 -rw- 5321 Jan 01 2011 00:40:36 config1.cfg 1 -rw- 5321 Jan 01 2011 00:40:36 config2.cfg 2 -rw- 18098176 Jan 02 2011 23:45:08 qx-s6600-boot-v712.bin 3 -rw- 111260672 Jan 02 2011 23:48:15...
Page 105 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting 1. Download image to flash 2. Select image to boot 3. Display all files in flash 4. Delete file from flash 5. Restore to factory default configuration 6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu 7.
Page 106: Power Module Failure
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting 0. Reboot Ctrl+Z: Access EXTENDED ASSISTANT MENU Ctrl+F: Format file system Ctrl+P: Change authentication for console login Ctrl+R: Download image to SDRAM and run Enter your choice(0-8): Verify the current setting. Enter your choice(0-8):7 The current setting will run with current configuration file when reboot.
Page 107: Fan Failure
The operating temperature of the switch is in the normal range and the power module  has good ventilation. If the problem persists, contact the NEC technical support for help. To replace a power module, see "Chapter3 Installing/removing a power module." Fan failure CAUTION: Each of the QX-S6600 Series requires two same direction air flow fan trays to function properly.
Page 108: Garbled Terminal Display
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 7 Maintenance and troubleshooting following items: The power module is supplying power to the switch.  The console cable is properly connected.  The console cable has no problem and the terminal settings are correct. ...
Page 109 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 8 Appendix A Technical specifications ..................8-1 Technical specifications ..................... 8-1...
Page 110: Appendix A Technical Specifications
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 8 Appendix A Technical specifications 8 Appendix A Technical specifications Technical specifications Item QX-S6648XP-6Q QX-S6648XT-6Q QX-S6632QP Dimensions (W × D × H) 440 × 401 × 44 mm 440 × 461 × 44 mm 440 ×...
Page 111 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 9 Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes ............... 9-1 Hot swappable power modules ..................9-1 9.1.1 Functions ......................... 9-1 9.1.2 Technical specifications ..................9-1 9.1.3 Appearance ......................9-3 9.1.4 LEDs ........................9-3 Hot swappable fan trays ....................
Page 112: Appendix B Frus And Compatibility Matrixes
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 9 Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes 9 Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes This appendix describes the field replaceable units (FRUs) available for the QX-S6600 Series and their compatibility. All the FRUs in this appendix are hot swappable. Hot swappable power modules 9.1.1 Functions LSVM3AC650 is a power module with AC input and DC output, and LSVM3DC650 is a...
Page 113 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 9 Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes Item Specifications LSVM3AC650: 100 VAC to 240V AC; 50 or 60 Hz Rated input voltage LSVM3DC650: –60 VDC to –40 VDC Rated output voltage range 12 V/5 V Maximum output current 52.9 A (12 V)/3 A (5V) Maximum output power...
Page 114: Appearance
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 9 Appendix B FRUs and compatibility matrixes 9.1.3 Appearance LSVM3AC650/PSR450-12A-N appearance (1) Latch (2) Status LED (3) AC input socket (4) Handle LSVM3DC650 appearance (1) Latch (2) Status LED (3) DC input socket (4) Handle 9.1.4 LEDs An LSVM3AC650/LSVM3DC650 has a status LED on its front panel.
Page 115: Hot Swappable Fan Trays
LED of the power module that has no power input blinks red. The power modules have no power input. Hot swappable fan trays A fan has LSPM5FANSA and LSPM5FANSB for QX-S6648XP-6Q, QX-S6648XT-6Q, while a fan has LSWM3HFANSC and LSWM3HFANSCB for QX-S6632QP. Item Specifications...
Page 116 Back to front (Fans blow air from the power module side to the network port side.) Input voltage 12 V Maximum power consumption 9.8 W LSPM5FANSB (for QX-S6648XP-6Q and QX-S6648XT-6Q) Fans(W x D x H) 40.0 x 104.6 x 40.6 mm Fan speed 20000 R.P.M...
Page 117 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs ....................10-1 10.1 Ports ..........................10-1 10.1.1 Console port ......................10-1 10.1.2 Management Ethernet port ................. 10-1 10.1.3 USB port ......................10-3 10.1.4 SFP+ port ......................10-3 10.1.5 QSFP+ port ......................
Page 118: Appendix C Ports And Leds
10.1.2 Management Ethernet port The QX-S6648XP-6Q and QX-S6648XT-6Q each have one management Ethernet RJ-45 port and one management Ethernet SFP port. The QX-S6632QP has one management Ethernet RJ-45 port. You can connect this port to a PC or management station for loading and debugging software or remote management.
Page 119 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Item Specification Port transmission rate 10/100/1000 Mbps, half/full duplex Transmission medium and 100 m (328.08 ft) over category-5 twisted pair cable max transmission distance Functions and services Switch software and Boot ROM upgrade, network management Table 10-3 Management Ethernet SFP port specifications Item Specification...
Page 120: Usb Port
Use option items of QX Switch series designation for the USB memory used by this product. 10.1.4 SFP+ port QX-S6648XP-6Q Series have fixed SFP+ ports. You can plug the 1000Mbps SFP transceiver modules in Table 10-5, the 10Gbps SFP+ transceiver modules in Table 10-6, and the SFP+ cables in Table 10-7 into the SFP+ ports as needed.
Page 121 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Table 10-5 1000 Mbps SFP transceiver modules available for the SFP+ ports Transceiver Central Max transmission Connector Fiber module/cable wavelength distance 50/125 µm multi-mode 550 m optical fiber 1000BASE-SX-SFP 850 nm 62.5/125 µm...
Page 122 Caution: In case of a port with 1000BASE-T-SFP, it takes about 1 second for link down measure. If your system requires a fast linkdown detection of a physical port, NEC recommends using of the 10/100/1000BASE-T port or an optical module.
Page 123 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Figure 10-1 10G SFP+ Copper cable (1) Connector (2) Pull latch 10-6...
Page 124 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Caution: Minimum bend radius of 10G SFP+ Copper cable is 35mm. When not securing minimum bend radius of a cable, there is damage of a cable or a possibility that performance deterioration forms.
Page 125: Qsfp+ Port
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Caution: 10G SFP+ side minimum bend radius of 40G QSFP+/10G SFP+ Copper cable is 35mm. 40G QSFP+ side minimum bend radius is 50mm. When not securing minimum bend radius of a cable, there is damage of a cable or a possibility that performance deterioration forms.
Page 126 40GBASE-LR4-QSFP+ operates by after software including Version 7.1.12.  To guarantee the functionality of the QSFP+ ports, use only NEC QSFP+ transceiver modules and cables.  The QSFP+ transceiver modules and cables available for this switch series are subject to change over time.
Page 127: 1/10G Base-T Autosensing Ethernet Port
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Caution: Minimum bend radius of 40G QSFP+ Copper cable is 50mm. When not securing minimum bend radius of a  cable, there is damage of a cable or a possibility that performance deterioration forms. Don't bend a cable below the minimum bend radius.
Page 128: Twisted Pair Cable
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs on distribution frame 1, port 2 on the device to port 1 on distribution frame 2, and port 3 on the device to port 2 on distribution frame 1. 10.2 Twisted pair cable QX-S6600 Series uses twisted pair cable and the maximum length for a cable segment is 100 meters (328 feet).
Page 129 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs TIA/EIA-568-A Color TIA/EIA-568-B Color white/orange white/green blue blue white/blue white/blue orange green white/brown white/brown brown brown III. Cable Types Category Common twisted-pair cables are Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6. Table 10-11 Common twisted-pair cables Category Specification...
Page 130 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Figure 10-7 Straight-through cable white/orange orange white/green blue white/blue green white/brown brown Straight-through cable white/orange orange white/green blue white/blue green white/brown brown Crossover: Pinouts of 10/100/1000BASE-T crossing cable is shown in Figure 10-8. ...
Page 131 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Figure 10-8 Crossover cable IV. Pin arrangement of RJ45 port Pin arrangement of RJ45 port is MDI (Router or PC) shown in Table 10-12 or MDI-X (Switch) shown in Table 10-13. Table 10-12 Pin arrangement of MDI 10Base-T/100Base-TX 1000Base-T/10G Base-T...
Page 132: Leds
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs 10Base-T/100Base-TX 1000Base-T/10G Base-T Signal Specification Signal Specification Non-data BIDD- Two directions D- Table 10-13 Pin arrangement of MDI-X 10Base-T/100Base-TX 1000Base-T/10G Base-T Signal Specification Signal Specification Receive BIDB+ Two directions B+ Receive BIDB- Two directions B-...
Page 133: Sfp+ Port Led
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs 10.3.2 SFP+ port LED Each SFP+ port has a status LED to show port operating status and activities. Table 10-15 SFP+ port LED description LED status Description A transceiver module or cable has been correctly installed. The port has a link and is Steady green operating at 10 Gbps.
Page 134: 1/10G Base-T Autosensing Ethernet Port Leds
Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches 10 Appendix C Ports and LEDs Table 10-17 Management Ethernet port LED description LED mark Status Description The management Ethernet port is not connected. LINK Steady green The management Ethernet port is operating at 10/100/1000 Mbps. The management Ethernet port is not receiving or sending data.
Page 135 Installation Guide QX-S6600 Series Ethernet Switches Contents Contents 11 Appendix D Cooling system ....................11-1 QX-S6600 Series cooling system .................. 11-1...
Page 136 QX-S6600 Series cooling system A fan of QX-S6600 series has one for QX-S6632QP and another for QX-S6648XP-6Q and QX-S6648XT-6Q. The fan trays in QX-S6648XP-6Q and QX-S6648XT-6Q must be the same type: LSPM5FANSA or LSPM5FANSB.
Page 137 The chassis and the power modules use separate air aisles. Make sure both aisles are  not blocked. Please do not use LSPM5FANSA and LSPM5FANSB for QX-S6632QP.  Please do not use LSWM3HFANSC and LSWM3HFANSCB for QX-S6648XP-6Q and  QX-S6648XT-6Q. 11-2...

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Preparing for Installation

Installing the Switch

Accessing the Switch for the First Time

Setting up an Irf Fabric

Upgrading Software

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Appendix B Frus and Compatibility Matrixes

Appendix C Ports and Leds

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