FS NC8400 Series User manual
NC8400 Series Switch
Quick Start Guide
4-SLOT 4U L3 DATA CENTER
SWITCH CHASSIS AND LINE CARD
V1.0
Accessories
NC8400-4TH
NC8400-32C
NOTE: NC8400-32C line card has dust plugs delivered with it. Keep the dust plugs properly
and use them to protect idle optical ports.
Power Cord x4
Guide Rail x2
Introduction
Thank you for choosing NC8400-4TH switch chassis and NC8400-32C line card. This guide is designed
to familiarize you with the layout of the switch and describes how to deploy the switch in your
network.
M6*16 Screw x12 M6*25 Screw x4Vertical Cable Manager x2
Grounding Cable x1
NC8400-4TH
ASSETTAG
M6 Nut x12 Blank Plate x4
Hardware Overview
Switch Chassis Front Panel
NC8400-4TH
ASSET TAG
Parts Description
Blank Plate Install a blank panel to the empty slot to prevent dust from entering
the switch.
Asset management label
NC8400-4TH
ASSETTAG
NC8400-4TH
ASSETTAG
Front Panel Port
NC8400-4TH
Port Description
ESDESD port for wearing ESD wrist strap
ESD
Blank Plate
ASSET TAG
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
SYS
BMC
FAN
PWR
ID
ACT
MGMT
Link
ASSET TAG
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
FAN1
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
PWR2
PWR3
PWR4
FAN6
NC8400-4TH
Console
PWR1
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
SYS
BMC
FAN
PWR
ID
ACT
MGMT
Link
ASSETTAG
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
FAN1
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
PWR2
PWR3
PWR4
FAN6
NC8400-4TH
Console
PWR1
Back Panel
NC8400-4TH
Back Panel Ports
NC8400-4TH
Ports
An Ethernet management port.
A USB management port for software and conguration backup and
oine software upgrade.
An RJ45 console port for serial management.
ESD port for wearing ESD wrist strap.
Description
USB
Console
ESD
MGMT
USB
MGMT
Console
ESD
Grounding Point
Fan Slots
Power
Supplies
ASSET TAG
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
SYS
BMC
FAN
PWR
ID
ACT
MGMT
Link
ASSET TAG
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
AFM-NC4TH-FB
Status
FAN1
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
PWR2
PWR3
PWR4
FAN6
NC8400-4TH
Console
PWR1
Back Panel LEDs
NC8400-4TH
Fan Status
SYS
FAN
PWR
Power
Supply
Status
ID
Link/ACT
BMC
LEDs DescriptionStatus
O
Solid Red
The system is powered o.
1. One of the power supply modules or fan modules fails.
2. There are less than ve fans.
3. There are less than three power supplies.
4. The internal or partial temperature exceeds the warning
working temperature, and the switching service resets.
BMC
SYS
O The BMC (Baseboard management controller) module is NOT
in the position or does not work.
The BMC module is operational.
The BMC module is initializing.
Solid Green
Blinking Green
Blinking Green
Solid Green
Solid Yellow
The system is initializing.
The system is operational.
1. The temperature exceeds the threshold.
2. One of the fans is not in the position.
3. One of the power supplies is not connected with AC
power cord.
LEDs DescriptionStatus
ID
Device location is disabled.
O
Device location is enabled.Solid Blue
Fan Status
Link/ACT
Link O The port is not connected.
The port is connected at 1000Mbps.
The port is connected at 100Mbps.
Link Solid Green
Link Solid Yellow
O
Solid Green
Solid Red
The fan is operational.
The fan fails or stops.
The fan is powered o.
The port is not transmitting or receiving data.
The port is transmitting or receiving data.
ACT O
ACT Blinking
Green
FAN
O The system is powered o.
The fan is initializing.
The fan is operational.
Blinking Green
Solid Green
One of the fans is not in the position.
1. One of the fan modules fails.
2. There are less than ve fan.
Solid Yellow
Solid Red
PWR
O The system is powered o.
The power supply module is initializing.
The power supply module is operational.
Blinking Green
Solid Green
One of the power supplies is not connected with AC power
cord.
1. One of the power supply modules fails.
2. There are less than three power supplies.
Solid Yellow
Solid Red
LEDs DescriptionStatus
Power Supply
Status
There is no power input or the power supply fails.
O
Solid Green The power input is normal.
An error occurs, e.g., overcurrent, overvoltage or fan fault.Solid Red
Solid Yellow The AC power in redundancy is plugged out.
An alarm is generated but the power module keeps working.
The alarm may be caused by high power, high current, high
temperature, or low fan rotation speed.
Blinking Red
Line Cards Front Panel Ports
NC8400-32C
Ports Description
QSFP28 QSFP28 ports for 40/100G connection
QSFP28
NC8400-32C
Status
1F 2F 3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 8F 9F 10F11F12F13F14F15F16F17F18F19F20F21F 22F 23F 24F 25F 26F 27F 28F 29F 30F 31F 32F
Front Panel LEDs
NC8400-32C
LEDs DescriptionStatus
Status
QSFP28
O
O
Solid Red
Blinking Green
The line card fails or resets.
The line cardis initializing.
The line card is operational.
The line card is powered o.
Solid Green
Solid Yellow The temperature exceeds the threshold.
The QSFP28 port is NOT connected.
The QSFP28 port is connected at 40/100G.
The QSFP28 port is transmitting or receiving data at 40/100G.
Solid Green
Blinking Green
QSFP28
NC8400-32C
Status
1F 2F 3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 8F 9F 10F11F12F13F14F15F16F17F18F19F20F21F 22F 23F 24F 25F 26F 27F 28F 29F 30F 31F 32F
Status
Installation Requirements
Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following:
Phillips screwdriver.
Standard-sized, 19" wide rack with a minimum of 4U height available.
Category 5e or higher RJ45 Ethernet cables, ber optical cables and console cable for connecting
network devices.
Site Environment:
Do not operate it in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 40°C.
The installation site must be well ventilated. Ensure that there is adequate airow around
the switch.
The switch should be installed at least 4U (177.8mm) away from devices to its sides.
Be sure that the switch is level and stable to avoid any hazardous conditions.
Do not install the equipment in a dusty environment.
The installation site must be free from leaking or dripping water, heavy dew, and humidity.
Ensure rack and working platforms are well earthed.
2. Attach the switch to the rack using four M6*16 screws and nuts. The switch chassis stops on the
guide rails.
1. Attach the guide rails to the rack using eight M6*16 screws and nuts.
Rack Mounting
Mounting the Switch
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