Table of Contents

1 Product Overview·· 1-1

Overview· 1-1

S5810-50S· 1-2

Front Panel 1-2

Rear Panel 1-4

S5810-50S-DC· 1-4

Front Panel 1-4

Rear Panel 1-5

Ports· 1-5

Console Port 1-5

Management Ethernet Port 1-6

USB Interface· 1-6

10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Port 1-6

100/1000Base-X SFP Interface· 1-6

SFP+ Interface· 1-8

LEDs· 1-9

System LED· 1-10

Power Module Status LEDs· 1-10

Seven-Segment LED· 1-10

Port Mode LED· 1-11

10/100/1000Base-T Auto-Sensing Ethernet Port Status LED· 1-12

100/1000Base-X SFP Interface Status LED· 1-12

SFP+ Interface Status LED· 1-13

Management Ethernet Port Status LED· 1-13

Hot Swappable Power Modules· 1-14

AC Power Module· 1-14

DC Power Module· 1-14

Ventilation System·· 1-15

2 Installation Preparations· 2-1

Safety Precautions· 2-1

Installation Site· 2-1

Temperature/Humidity· 2-1

Cleanness· 2-2

Electromagnetic Susceptibility· 2-2

Laser Safety· 2-2

Installation Tools· 2-3

3 Installing a Switch· 3-1

Installing the Switch into a 19-Inch Rack Using Mounting Brackets· 3-1

Introduction to Mounting Brackets· 3-1

Attaching the Mounting Brackets to a Switch· 3-2

Mounting the Switch to a Rack· 3-2

Mounting the Switch on a Workbench· 3-4

Connecting the Ground Wire· 3-4

When a Grounding Strip is Available· 3-4

Where a Grounding Conductor Can be Buried· 3-6

In Other Installation Sites· 3-6

Installing a Power Module· 3-8

Installing the Power Module· 3-8

Removing the Power Module· 3-9

Connecting the Power Cord· 3-10

Connecting an AC Power Cord· 3-10

Connecting a DC Power Cord· 3-10

Verifying the Installation· 3-11

4 Initial Power-On· 4-1

Setting Up the Configuration Environment 4-1

Connecting the Console Cable· 4-1

Console Cable· 4-1

Connection Procedure· 4-2

Setting Terminal Parameters· 4-2

Booting the Switch· 4-5

Checking Before Power-On· 4-5

Powering On the Switch· 4-5

Changing the Boot Mode· 4-7

5 Loading Software· 5-1

Introduction· 5-1

Approaches for Loading Software· 5-1

Loading Software Through the Boot ROM Menu· 5-2

Introduction to the Boot ROM Menu· 5-2

Loading Software Using XMODEM Through Console Port 5-4

Loading Software Using TFTP Through Ethernet Port 5-11

Loading Software Using FTP Through Ethernet Port 5-14

Loading Software Through CLI 5-17

Loading Software Through USB Interface· 5-18

Loading Software Using FTP· 5-18

Loading Software Using TFTP· 5-20

6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting· 6-1

Software Loading Failure· 6-1

Password Loss· 6-1

User Password Loss· 6-1

Boot ROM Password Loss· 6-1

Power Module Failure· 6-2

Hot Swappable Power Module Failure· 6-2

Fan Failure· 6-2

Removing a Fan Tray· 6-3

Installing a Fan Tray· 6-4

Configuration Terminal Failure· 6-4

 

Overview

The H3C S5810 Series Ethernet Switches (hereinafter referred to as the S5810 series) are high-performance gigabit Ethernet switches developed by Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as H3C). The S5810 series adopt advanced hardware structure design and provide excellent inbound/outbound cache capability. The dual power module slot design enhances the device availability, making the device applicable to the Top of Rack application at data centers.

The H3C S5810 series includes the following two models, and has the system specifications as shown in Table 1-1.

l          S5810-50S

l          S5810-50S-DC

Table 1-1 The S5810 series system specifications

Item		S5810-50S/S5810-50S-DC
Dimensions (H × W × D)		43.6 × 440 × 420 mm (1.72 × 17.32 × 16.54 in.)
Weight		< 8 kg (17.64 lb)
Service port		Forty-eight 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet ports Two 100/1000Base-X SFP Combo ports Two 10 GE SFP+ interfaces
Console port		1
Management Ethernet port		1
USB interface		1 A-type USB interface
Input voltage	AC	Rated voltage range: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Max voltage range: 90 VAC to 264 VAC, 47/63 Hz
	DC	Rated voltage range: –48 VDC to –60 VDC Max voltage range: –40.5 VDC to –72 VDC
Power consumption		110 W
Power consumption (full configuration)		165 W
Fan		The system supports up to three fans, including: l      One pluggable turbo fan l      Two fans respectively on the two pluggable power modules
Operating temperature		0ºC to 45ºC (32°F to 113°F)
Operating humidity (noncondensing)		10% to 90%

 

 

S5810-50S

Front Panel

Figure 1-1 S5810-50S front panel

(1) 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet port
(2) 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet port status LED
(3) 100/1000Base-X SFP interface status LED	(4) SFP+ interface status LED
(5) System LED (SYS)	(6) Power module 1 status LED (PWR1)
(7) Power module 2 status LED (PWR2)	(8) 10 GE SFP+ interface
(9) 100/1000Base-X SFP interface

 

The top right area on the front panel of the S5810-50S switch is the management area. The management area provides LEDs and ports used for management and maintenance.

Figure 1-2 Management area of the S5810-50S switch

(1) Seven-segment LED	(2) Mode switching button of the port status LED
(3) Port mode LED	(4) Logo panel

 

After pulling out the logo panel, you can manage and maintain the switch through console port or USB interface.

Figure 1-3 Logo panel of the S5810 series I

 

 

Figure 1-4 Logo panel of the S5810 series II

(1) Clip of the logo panel	(2) Pin of the logo panel
(3) Console port	(4) USB interface
(5) Position hole on the front panel	(6) Rubber strip

 

Rear Panel

Figure 1-5 S5810-50S rear panel

(1) AC power module 1	(2) Power module slot 2
(3) Fan tray	(4) Management Ethernet port
(5) Grounding screw	(6) Management Ethernet port status LED (ACT)
(7) Management Ethernet port status LED (LINK)

 

 

S5810-50S-DC

Front Panel

 

 

Rear Panel

Figure 1-6 S5810-50S-DC rear panel

(1) DC power module 1	(2) Power module slot 2
(3) Fan tray	(4) Management Ethernet port
(5) Grounding screw	(6) Management Ethernet port status LED (ACT)
(7) Management Ethernet port status LED (LINK)

 

 

Ports

Console Port

Each S5810 series provides one console port on the front panel. Table 1-2 describes the console port specifications.

Table 1-2 Console port specifications

Item	Specification
Connector type	RJ-45
Compliant standard	EIA/TIA-232
Transmission baud rate	9600 bps to 115200 bps
Service	l      It can be connected to an ASCII terminal. l      It can be connected to a serial port of a local or remote (through a pair of modems) PC running terminal emulation program.
Default connection parameters	l      Baud rate: 9600 bps l      Data bits: 8 l      Parity check: none l      Stop bits: 1

 

Management Ethernet Port

The S5810 series provides a management Ethernet port, which connects to a computer to perform system program loading and debugging without being affected by the switching chip working status; or the management Ethernet port can be connected to a remote NMS to implement remote management of the system.

Table 1-3 S5810 series management Ethernet port specifications

Item	Specification
Connector type	RJ-45
Connector quantity	1
Port transmission rate	10/100/1000 Mbps half duplex, full duplex
Transmission medium and maximum transmission distance	Category-5 twisted pair cable, with a maximum transmission distance of 100 m (328.1 ft.)
Function and service	Host software and Boot ROM upgrade, network management

 

USB Interface

Each S5810 series provides a USB interface compliant with the OHC standard, supporting an upload and download speed of 12 Mbps. With this USB interface, you can access the file system on the flash of the switch to upload or download application and configuration files.

10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Port

Each S5810 series provides forty-eight 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports on its front panel. Table 1-4 describes the specifications of the 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports.

Table 1-4 S5810 series 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port specifications

Item	Specification
Connector type	RJ-45
Interface standard	l      10 Mbps half duplex, full duplex l      100 Mbps half duplex, full duplex l      1000 Mbps half duplex, full duplex l      MDI/MDI-X, auto-sensing
Max transmission distance	100 m (328.1 ft.)
Transmission medium	Category-5 unshielded twisted pair cable
Standard	IEEE 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab

 

100/1000Base-X SFP Interface

Each S5810 series provides two 100/1000Base-X SFP interfaces on its front panel. Each SFP interface and its corresponding Ethernet port form a combo port group. Only one port is available in a combo port group at one time. Table 1-5 describes the combo port groups.

Table 1-5 Combo port groups of the S5810 series

Combo port group	SFP interface number	Ethernet port number
1	49	47
2	50	48

 

Table 1-6 describes the 100/1000Base-X SFP interface specifications.

Table 1-6 S5810 series 100/1000Base-X SFP interface specifications

Item	Specification
Connector type	LC (for SFP optical interface module)/RJ-45 (for SFP electrical interface module)
Work mode	Supports full duplex mode
Optical module attribute	The SFP optical module is hot swappable. The specifications vary by the SFP module models. For details, refer to Table 1-7.

 

You can select SFP modules listed in Table 1-7 as needed.

Table 1-7 SFP modules supported by SFP interfaces

SFP module type	SFP module			Central wavelength	Connector	Fiber	Max transmission distance
1000 Mbps SFP module	SFP-GE-SX-MM850-A			850nm	LC	50/125µm multimode optical fiber	550 m (1804.5 ft.)
						62.5/125µm multimode optical fiber	275 m (902.2 ft.)
	SFP-GE-LX-SM1310-A			1310nm		9/125µm single mode optical fiber	10 km (6.2 mi.)
	SFP-GE-LH40-SM1310						40 km (24.9 mi.)
	SFP-GE-LH40-SM1550			1550nm			40 km (24.9 mi.)
	SFP-GE-LH70-SM1550						70 km (43.5 mi.)
	SFP-GE-LX-SM1310-BIDI		Note that these two transceiver models should be used in pairs.	TX: 1310 RX: 1490	LC	9/125µm single mode optical fiber	10 km (6.2 mi.)
	SFP-GE-LX-SM1490-BIDI			TX: 1490 RX:1310
	SFP-GE-T			—	RJ-45	Twisted pair cable	100 m (328.1 ft.)
100 Mbps SFP module	SFP-FE-SX-MM1310-A			1310nm	LC	62.5/125µm multimode optical fiber	2 km (1.2 mi.)
	SFP-FE-LX-SM1310-A					9/125µm single mode optical fiber	15 km (9.3 mi.)
	SFP-FE-LH40-SM1310					9/125µm single mode optical fiber	40 km (24.9 mi.)
	SFP-FE-LH80-SM1550			1550nm		9/125µm single mode optical fiber	80 km (49.7 mi.)
	SFP-FE-LX-SM1310-BIDI	Note that these two transceiver models should be used in pairs.		TX: 1310 RX: 1550	LC	9/125µm single mode optical fiber	15 km (9.3 mi.)
	SFP-FE-LX-SM1550-BIDI			TX: 1310 RX: 1550

 

 

SFP+ Interface

Each S5810 series provides two fixed SFP+ interfaces on its front panel. You can connect SFP+ modules or SFP+ cables to the SFP+ interfaces as needed to enhance the network flexibility. Table 1-8 describes the specifications of the 10G SFP modules and SFP+ cables.

Table 1-8 Transceivers and cables supported by SFP+ interfaces

Transceiver/Cable type	Transceiver/Cable	Central wavelength	Connector	Fiber	Max transmission distance
10G SFP+ transceiver	SFP-XG-SX-MM850-A	850nm	LC	50/125µm multimode optical fiber	300 m (984.3 ft.)
	SFP-XG-LX220-MM1310	1310nm		62.5/125µm multimode optical fiber	220 m (721.8 ft.)
	SFP-XG-LX-SM1310			9µm/125µm single mode optical fiber	10 km (about 6.2 mi.)
Short-haul 10G SFP+ cable	LSWM1STK	—	1X Infiniband	SFP+ cable	0.65 m (2.1 ft.)
	LSWM2STK				1.2 m (3.9 ft.)
	LSWM3STK				3 m (9.8 ft.)

 

H3C provides three types of SFP+ cables with various lengths, as shown in Figure 1-7.

Figure 1-7 SFP+ cable

(1) Connector

(2) Handle

 

 

LEDs

Table 1-9 LEDs

LED	Description
System status LED	See System LED on page 1-10.
Hot swappable power module LED	See Power Module Status LEDs on page 1-10.
Seven-segment LED	See Seven-Segment LED on page 1-10.
Port mode LED	See Port Mode LED on page 1-11.
10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet port status LED	See 10/100/1000Base-T Auto-Sensing Ethernet Port Status LED on page 1-12.
100/1000Base-X SFP interface status LED	See 100/1000Base-X SFP Interface Status LED on page 1-12.
SFP+ interface status LED	See SFP+ Interface Status LED on page 1-13.
Management Ethernet port status LED	See Management Ethernet Port Status LED on page 1-13.

 

System LED

The system status LED helps you determine the working status of the switch. Refer to Table 1-10 for the details.

Table 1-10 System LED description

LED	Status	Description
SYS	Steady green	The switch is started normally.
	Flashing green (1 Hz)	The system is performing POST.
	Steady red	POST failed.
	Flashing yellow (1 Hz)	POST on some ports failed.
	Off	The switch is powered off.

 

Power Module Status LEDs

The hot swappable power module status LEDs help you determine the working status of a hot swappable power module. Refer to Table 1-11 for details.

Table 1-11 Description of the power module status LEDs

Mark	Status	Status
PWR1	Steady green	Hot swappable power module slot 1 is installed with a power module, and the power input is normal.
	Steady yellow	Hot swappable power module slot 1 is installed with a power module, but an output failure occurs.
	Off	No power module is installed in hot swappable power module slot 1, or no power is input.
PWR2	Steady green	Hot swappable power module slot 2 is installed with a power module, and the power input is normal.
	Steady yellow	Hot swappable power module slot 2 is installed with a power module, but an output failure occurs.
	Off	No power module is installed in hot swappable power module slot 2, or no power is input.

 

Seven-Segment LED

The seven-segment LED and the system LED together indicate the operating status of the device. For details, refer to Table 1-12.

Table 1-12 Seven-segment LED description

Mark	Status		Description
	System LED (SYS) status	Seven-segment LED status
Unit	Flashing green	The LED displays the specific numbers one by one.	POST running. The LED displays the POST test ID.
	Flashing red	The LED flashes the specific numbers.	POST failed. The LED flashes the POST test ID of the failed test.
	Flashing green	A bar rotates clockwise around the LED.	Software loading
	Steady red	The LED flashes and displays F.	Fan failure
	Steady red	The LED flashes and  displays t.	Over-temperature alarm
	Steady green	The LED displays C.	The current switch is the command switch in the cluster.
		The LED displays S.	The current switch is a member switch in the cluster.
		The LED displays c.	The current switch is a candidate switch in the cluster.
		The LED displays the specific numbers.	The member ID of the current switch.

 

Port Mode LED

The port mode LED on the S5810 series can display the working status of a port for you to obtain more device information. You can use the port mode switching button to change the status of the port mode LED.

Table 1-13 Port mode LED description

LED	Status	Description
Mode	Steady green	Indicates port rate.
	Steady yellow	Indicates port duplex mode.

 

10/100/1000Base-T Auto-Sensing Ethernet Port Status LED

The port mode LED and the 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet port status LED together indicate the port operation status, as shown in Table 1-14.

Table 1-14 10/100/1000Base-T auto-sensing Ethernet port LEDs description

Status		Meaning
Port mode LED	Ethernet port status LED
Steady green (rate mode)	Steady green	The port operates at the rate of 1000 Mbps; the LED is fast flashing when data is being sent and/or received on the port.
	Yellow	The port operates at the rate of 10/100 Mbps; the LED is fast flashing when data is being sent and/or received on the port.
	Flashing yellow (3 Hz)	Power-on self test (POST) failed on the port.
	Off	No link is present on the port.
Steady yellow (duplex mode)	Steady green	The port operates in full-duplex mode; the LED is fast flashing when data is being sent and/or received on the port.
	Yellow	The port operates in half-duplex mode; the LED is fast flashing when data is being sent and/or received on the port.
	Flashing yellow (3 Hz)	POST failed on the port.
	Off	No link is present on the port.

 

100/1000Base-X SFP Interface Status LED

Table 1-15 100/1000Base-X SFP interface status LEDs description

Status		Meaning
Interface mode LED	SFP interface status LED
Steady green (rate mode)	Off	No link is present on the interface.
	Steady green	The interface operates at the rate of 1000 Mbps; the LED fast flashes when data is being sent and/or received on the interface.
	Steady yellow	The interface operates at the rate of 100 Mbps; the LED fast flashes when data is being sent and/or received on the interface.
	Flashing yellow (3 Hz)	POST failed on the interface.
Steady yellow (duplex mode)	Off	No link is present on the interface.
	Steady green	The interface operates in full duplex mode; the LED fast flashes when data is being sent and/or received on the interface.
	Flashing yellow (3 Hz)	POST failed on the interface.

 

SFP+ Interface Status LED

The port mode LED and the SFP+ status LED together indicate the SFP+ interface operation status, as shown in Table 1-16.

Table 1-16 SFP+ status LEDs description

Status		Meaning
Port mode LED	Ethernet port status LED
Steady green (rate mode)	Steady green	The port operates at the rate of 10 Gbps; the LED is fast flashing when data is being sent and/or received on the port.
	Flashing yellow (3 Hz)	POST failed on the port.
	Off	No link is present on the port.
Steady yellow (duplex mode)	Steady green	The port operates in full-duplex mode; the LED is fast flashing when data is being sent and/or received on the port.
	Flashing yellow (3 Hz)	POST failed on the port.
	Off	No link is present on the port.

 

Management Ethernet Port Status LED

Table 1-17 The S5810 management Ethernet port status LED description

Mark	Status	Description
LINK	Off	The management Ethernet port is not connected.
	Steady green	The management Ethernet port operates at a rate of 10/100/1000 Mbps.
ACT	Off	The management Ethernet port is not receiving or sending data.
	Flashing yellow	The management Ethernet port is receiving or sending data.

 

Hot Swappable Power Modules

The S5810 series provides two power module slots. A power module is shipped with the switch.

l          A PSR300-12A AC power module is shipped with the S5810-50S

l          A PSR300-12D1 DC power module is shipped with the S5810-50S-DC

The switch only requires one power module to ensure the normal operation of the whole system. You can also select two power modules to implement 1+1 power module redundancy and load sharing.

When implementing 1+1 power module redundancy, you can hot plug a power module. To prevent damage to the device and personal injury, follow the installation and removal procedures illustrated in Figure 1-8 and Figure 1-9, respectively.

Figure 1-8 Installation procedure

 

Figure 1-8 Removal procedure

 

AC Power Module

The S5810 series uses PSR300-12A as the AC power module. The specifications of PSR300-12A are illustrated in Table 1-18.

Table 1-18 PSR300-12A specifications

Item	Specifications
Rated voltage range	100 VAC to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
Max voltage range	90 VAC to 264 VAC; 47/63 Hz
Output voltage	12 V
Max output current	25 A
Max output power	300 W

 

DC Power Module

The S5810 series uses the PSR300-12D1 as the DC power module. The specifications of PSR300-12D1 are illustrated in Table 1-19.

Table 1-19 PSR300-12D1 specifications

Item	Specifications
Rated voltage range	–48 VDC to –60 VDC
Max voltage range	–40.5 VDC to –72 VDC
Output voltage	12 V
Max output current	25 A
Max output power	300 W

 

See H3C PSR300-12A & PSR300-12D1 Power Module User Manual for the detailed description of the power modules.

Ventilation System

The ventilation system of the S5810 series consists of the air vents at both sides of the chassis, the turbo fan, and the power module fans. With the ventilation system, the heat generated from the chassis and the power modules can be dissipated in time to ensure the system stability. When installing the S5810 series, select a proper location according to the ventilation design of your installation environment.

The ventilation process of the S5810 series is shown in Figure 1-10. Air goes in from the air vents at both sides of the chassis, takes the heat generated from the chassis and the power modules, and then goes out from the exhaust vents of the turbo fan and power modules. The chassis and power modules use separate air channels for heat dissipation. Make sure that both air channels are free of obstruction.

Figure 1-9 Ventilation process of the S5810 series

(1) Front panel	(2) Air vents at both side of the chassis
(3) Air exhaust vent of the turbo fan	(4) Air exhaust vents of the power modules

 

The turbo fan model supported by the S5810 series is LSWM1BFAN. The specifications of LSWM1BFAN are illustrated in Table 1-20.

Table 1-20 LSWM1BFAN specifications

Specification	Description
Fan number	1
Fan speed	5000 R.P.M
Max airflow	41.65 CFM
Input voltage	12 V
Power consumption	24 W
Acoustics	Normal speed: 48.4 dB-A Max speed: 59.7 dB-A
Operating temperature	–10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Relative humidity (noncondensing)	5% to 90%
Storage temperature	–40°C to +75°C (-40°F to +167°F)
Storage relative humidity (noncondensing)	5% to 95%

 

You can judge whether the fan works normally by checking the system status LED and the seven-segment LED (for details, refer to Table 1-12). If a failure occurs, replace the turbo fan in time (for how to replace a turbo fan, refer to Installing a Fan Tray). For detailed information about fan trays, refer to H3C LSWM1FAN & LSWM1BFAN Installation Manual.

 

Safety Precautions

To avoid any device impairment and bodily injury caused by improper use, observe these rules:

l          Before cleaning the switch, plug out the power cord of the power module of the switch first. Do not clean the switch with wet cloth or liquid.

l          Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from entering the switch chassis.

l          Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be damaged severely in case of a fall.

l          Ensure proper ventilation of the equipment room and keep the ventilation vents of the switch free of obstruction.

l          Connect the yellow-green protection grounding cable before power-on.

l          Make sure that the operating voltage is in the range labeled on the power module of the switch.

l          Do not open the chassis to avoid electrical shocks when the switch is operating or just when the switch is powered off.

l          When replacing interface cards, hot-swappable power modules and fan trays, wear an ESD-preventive strap to avoid damaging the units.

Installation Site

The S5810 series must be used indoors. You can mount the switch in a rack or on a workbench, but make sure:

l          Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet/exhaust vents for ventilation.

l          The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system.

l          The rack is sturdy enough to support the device and its accessories.

l          The rack or workbench 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

You must maintain a proper temperature and humidity in the equipment room. Long-term high humidity may lead to bad insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property changes, and metal corrosion. However, if the relative humidity is too low, captive screws may become loose as the result of contraction of insulation washers and static electricity may be produced in a dry environment to jeopardize the circuits on the device. A high temperature is the most undesirable condition, because it accelerates the aging of insulation materials and thus significantly lowers reliability and service life of the switch.

For the temperature and humidity requirements of different models, refer to Table 2-1 on page 2-2.

Cleanness

Dust is a hazard to the operating safety of your device. The dust accumulated on the chassis can be adsorbed by static electricity and result in poor contact of metal connectors or metal contact points. Especially when the indoor relative humidity is low, electrostatic adsorption is more likely to happen. This can not only shorten the service life of your device but also cause communications failures. The following table lists the dust concentration limit.

Table 2-1 Dust concentration limit in the equipment room

Substance	Concentration limit (particles//m³)
Dust	≤ 3 x 104 (no visible dust on the tabletop over three days)
Note: The dust diameter is greater than or equal to 5 μm.

 

Besides dust, there are rigorous limits on the content of harmful substances in the air that can accelerate the corrosion and aging of metals, such as chloride, acid, and sulfide in the equipment room. The equipment room must be protected against ingression of harmful gases such as SO₂, H₂S, NH₃, and Cl₂. For specific requirements, see the following table.

Table 2-2 Harmful gas limits in the equipment room

Gas	Maximum concentration (mg/m3)
SO2	0.2
H2S	0.006
NH3	0.05
Cl2	0.01

 

Electromagnetic Susceptibility

The operation of your switch can be affected by external interferences, such as conducted emission by capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, electromagnetic wave radiation, and common impedance (including the grounding system) coupling, and leads (power cables, signaling cables and output wires). To eliminate the interferences, pay attention to the following:

l          As the AC power system is a TN system, use a single-phase three-wire power socket with a protection earth (PE) to effectively filter interference from the power grid.

l          Keep the device far away from radio transmitting stations, radar stations, and high-frequency devices.

l          Use electromagnetic shielding, for example, shielded interface cables, when necessary.

l          Route interface cables only indoors to prevent signal ports from getting damaged by over-voltage or over-current caused by lightning strikes.

Laser Safety

The S5810 series are Class 1 laser devices.

 

 

Installation Tools

l          Flat-blade screwdriver

l          Phillips screwdriver

l          ESD-preventive wrist strap

 

 

 

 

 

Installing the Switch into a 19-Inch Rack Using Mounting Brackets

The S5810 series switches can be installed into a 19-inch rack with load-bearing mounting brackets. Figure 3-1 show how to install an S5810 switch into a 19-inch rack.

Figure 3-1 Install an S5810 into a 19-inch rack

 

Introduction to Mounting Brackets

The S5810 series switches provides a pair of 1U mounting brackets as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Mounting brackets of an S5810

 

Attaching the Mounting Brackets to a Switch

The mounting brackets can be attached to a switch for center, front, or rear mounting. You can choose a proper position according to the actual requirements.

1)        Fix the left and right mounting brackets respectively to the left and right sides of the chassis. Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4, and Figure 3-5 show how to install the brackets for front mounting, center mounting, and rear mounting (because the installation procedures of the two brackets are the same, each figure shows only how to install one bracket).

2)        Fasten the M4x8 screws.

Figure 3-3 Attach the mounting bracket to an S5810 for front mounting

 

Figure 3-4 Attach the mounting bracket to an S5810 for center mounting

 

Figure 3-5 Attach the mounting bracket to an S5810 for rear mounting

 

Mounting the Switch to a Rack

1)        Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure the rack is well grounded and is firm enough to hold the switch and cables.

2)        Attach the mounting brackets to the switch. For details, refer to Attaching the Mounting Brackets to a Switch.

3)        Hold the bottom of the switch and gently place the switch on the rack to a proper location with one person.

4)        Fix the mounting brackets with screws (anti-rust screws prepared by yourself) with another person to install the switch to the rack horizontally.

 

 

Figure 3-6 Mount the S5810 to a rack

 

Mounting the Switch on a Workbench

In many cases, standard 19-inch cabinets are not available. Therefore, switches are often placed on clean workbenches. To place the switch on a workbench, follow these steps:

Step1   Place the switch with bottom up carefully, and then clean the round holes on the chassis bottom with dry cloth.

Step2   Attach the rubber feet to the four round holes on the chassis bottom.

Step3   Place the switch with upside up on the workbench.

During the operation, you simply need to:

l          Make sure that the workbench is flat and sturdy.

l          Ensure good ventilation and a space of 10 cm (3.9 in.) around the chassis for heat dissipation.

l          Avoid heavy objects on the switch.

Connecting the Ground Wire

 

 

The power input end of the switch is connected with a noise filter, whose central ground is directly connected to the chassis, forming the so-called chassis ground (commonly known as PGND). This chassis ground must be securely connected to the earth so that the faradism and leakage electricity can be safely released to the earth, enhancing the EMS capability of the switch.

When a Grounding Strip is Available

When a grounding strip is available at the installation site, attach one end of the yellow-green ground wire of the switch to the grounding screw on the grounding strip (the grounding screw and the grounding hole are on the rear panel of the switch and are marked with a grounding sign). To do this, follow these steps:

Step1   Remove the grounding screw from the rear panel of the switch chassis.

Step2   Put the supplied OT terminal of the PGND cable on the grounding screw.

Step3   Fasten the grounding screw, which is attached with the OT terminal of the PGND cable, into the grounding screw hole with a screwdriver.

Figure 3-7 Connect the PGND cable to the grounding hole of switch

(1) Rear panel of the switch	(2) Grounding sign
(3) Grounding hole	(4) OT terminal
(5) PGND cable	(6) Grounding screw

 

To attach the other end of the PGND cable to the grounding strip in the equipment room, follow these steps:

Step1   Cut the PGND cable to a proper length according to the distance between the switch and the grounding strip.

Step2   Peel 5 mm (0.20 in.) of insulation sheath using a wire stripper, and then insert the naked metal part through the black insulation covering into the end of the OT terminal. (Two OT terminals are provided with the PGND cable when shipped with the switch; select a proper OT terminal according to the size of the grounding post.)

Step3   Secure the metal part of the cable to the OT terminal with a crimper, and then cover it with the insulation covering. Then heat the insulation covering with a blowing machine to let it completely cover the metal part.

Step4   Connect the OT terminal to the grounding pole of the grounding strip, and then fasten it with a hex nut.

Figure 3-8 Connect the ground wire to the grounding strip

(1) Grounding post	(2) Grounding strip
(3) PGND cable	(4) Hex nut

 

 

Where a Grounding Conductor Can be Buried

When there is no grounding strip, but an area with exposed earth is available nearby where a grounding conductor can be buried, hammer a 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) or longer angle iron or steel tube into the earth. The angle iron should have a dimension no less than 50 × 50 × 5 mm (1.97 × 1.97 × 0.20 in.) and the steel tube should have a wall thickness no less than 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) and be zinc-coated. Weld the yellow-green ground wire to the angel iron or steel tube and treat the joint for corrosion protection.

Figure 3-9 Ground the switch by burying the grounding conductor into the earth

(1) Grounding screw	(2) PGND cable	(3) Earth
(4) Joint	(5) Grounding conductor	(6) Switch rear panel

 

In Other Installation Sites

When the switch is AC-powered

For an AC-powered switch, if neither of the above-mentioned two conditions is available, ground the switch through the PE wire of the AC power supply. Make sure the PE wire is well connected to the ground at the power distribution room or AC transformer side, the switch PE terminal and the PE wire are well connected, and the three-wire input cable of the PGND cable is used for the power supply cable. If the PE wire of the AC power supply is not grounded at the power distribution room or AC transformer side, report the problem and make reconstructions.

Figure 3-10 Ground through an AC power PE wire

(1) Three-wire AC power input cable

(2) Switch rear panel

 

When the Switch is DC-powered

For a DC-powered switch, if neither of the first two conditions mentioned above is available, ground the switch through the return wire (RTN) of the DC power supply. In this case, make sure this RTN wire is well connected to the ground at the DC output of the DC power cabinet.

Figure 3-11 Ground through the PGND of a power cabinet

(1) DC power input	(2) Switch rear panel	(3) Grounding screw	(4) PGND cable
(5) AC/DC power cabinet	(6) –48V strip	(7) –48V	(8) RTN strip
(9) RTN	(10) PGND strip	(11) Grounding

 

 

Installing a Power Module

The S5810 series provides two power module slots on its rear panel. Hot swappable power module slot 1 is empty when the switch is shipped, and hot swappable power module 2 is installed with a filler panel. You can select one or two power modules for your switch as needed. For details about optional power modules, refer to Hot Swappable Power Modules on page 1-14.

The installation and removal procedure includes the installation and removal of power modules and power cords. To prevent damage to the device and personal injury, follow the installation and removal procedures illustrated in Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13, respectively.

Figure 3-12 Installation procedure

 

Figure 3-13 Removal procedure

 

Installing the Power Module

Step1   Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensure a good skin contact and make sure that the ESD-preventive wrist strap is properly grounded.

Step2   Take the power module from the package and check that the power module model is as required.

Step3   Face the slot into which the power module is to be inserted.

Step4   Insert the power module with the upside up. Grasp the handle of the module with one hand and hold the module bottom with the other, and then slide the module slowly along the guide rails into the slot (see callout 1 in Figure 3-14).

Step5   Fasten the captive screw on the power module clockwise with a Philips screwdriver until the power module is fixed into the chassis (see callout 2 in Figure 3-14).

Figure 3-14 Install other power module models to the switch

 

 

Removing the Power Module

To remove the power module, follow these steps:

Step1   Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensure a good skin contact and make sure that the ESD-preventive wrist strap is properly grounded.

Step2   Switch off the power module and disconnect the power cord.

Step3   Face the power module to be removed from the powered device.

Step4   Loosen the captive screw of the power module anti-clockwise with a Philips screwdriver until the captive screw falls off the powered device.

Step5   Grasp the handle of the module with one hand and pull it out a little, hold the module bottom with the other hand, and then pull the module slowly along the guide rails out of the slot.

 

 

Connecting the Power Cord

Connecting an AC Power Cord

Step1   Switch off the AC power module.

Step2   Pull the bail latch upwards (see Figure 3-15).

Step3   Connect one end of the AC power cord to the AC receptacle on the power module (see callout 1 in Figure 3-16).

Step4   Pull the bail latch down to secure the plug to the AC receptacle (see callout 2 in Figure 3-16).

Step5   Connect the other end of the AC power cord to the external AC power supply system.

Figure 3-15 Connect an AC power cord I

 

Figure 3-16 Connect an AC power cord II

 

Connecting a DC Power Cord

Step1   Switch off the DC power module.

Step2   Keep the upside of the DC plug shipped with the device on top and plug it in the DC receptacle (see callout 1 in Figure 3-17). (If you plug it with the upside down, the insertion is not smooth because of the specific structure design of the DC receptacle and the plug.)

Step3   Use a flat-blade screwdriver to fix the two screws on the DC plug clockwise to secure the plug to the DC receptacle (see callout 2 in Figure 3-17).

Step4   Connect the other end of the DC power cord to the external –48 VDC equipment-room power supply system.

Figure 3-16 Connect a DC power cord

 

 

Verifying the Installation

Before powering on the switch, check that:

l          There is enough space for heat dissipation around the switch, and the rack or workbench is stable.

l          The ground wire is connected.

l          The selected power module matches that required by the switch.

l          The power cables are properly connected.

l          All the interface cables are cabled indoors. If there is any cable wired outdoors, verify that socket strip with lightning protection and lightning arresters for network ports have been properly connected.

 

Setting Up the Configuration Environment

Set up the configuration environment as follows:

Connect a terminal (a PC in this example) to the console port on the switch with a console cable.

Figure 4-1 Network diagram for configuration environment setup

 

Connecting the Console Cable

Console Cable

A console cable is an 8-core shielded cable. One end of the cable is a crimped RJ-45 connector, which is connected to the console port of the switch, and the other end is a DB-9 female connector, which is connected to the serial port on the console terminal, as shown below.

Figure 4-2 Console cable

 

Table 4-1 Console cable pinouts

RJ-45	Signal	Direction	DB-9
1	RTS	←	7
2	DTR	←	4
3	TXD	←	3
4	CD	→	1
5	GND	--	5
6	RXD	→	2
7	DSR	→	6
8	CTS	→	8

 

Connection Procedure

When you want to use the terminal to configure the switch, follow these steps to connect a terminal device to the switch using the console cable:

1)        Plug the DB-9 female connector of the console cable to the serial port of the console terminal or PC.

2)        Connect the RJ-45 connector of the console cable to the console port of the switch.

 

 

 

Setting Terminal Parameters

When setting up the configuration environment through the console port, the terminal or PC can use the terminal emulation program to communicate with the switch. You can run the HyperTerminal of the Windows operating system to connect to other PCs, network devices, and Telnet sites. For detailed information and the use of the HyperTerminal, refer to the HyperTerminal Help documentation in Help and Support Center on the PC running the Windows operating system.

In the following configuration procedure, Windows XP HyperTerminal is used to communicate with the switch.

1)        Start the PC and run the terminal emulation program.

2)        Set terminal parameters as follows:

l          Bits per second: 9,600

l          Data bits: 8

l          Parity: None

l          Stop bits: 1

l          Flow control: None

l          Emulation: VT100

The specific procedure is as follows:

Step1   Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal to enter the HyperTerminal window. The Connection Description dialog box appears, as shown below.

Figure 4-3 Connection description of the HyperTerminal

 

Step2   Type the name of the new connection in the Name text box and click OK. The following dialog box appears. Select the serial port to be used from the Connect using drop-down list.

Figure 4-3 Set the serial port used by the HyperTerminal connection

 

Step3   Click OK after selecting a serial port. The following dialog box appears. Set Bits per second to 9600, Data bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop bits to 1, and Flow control to None.

Figure 4-4 Set the serial port parameters

 

Step4   Click OK after setting the serial port parameters and the system enters the HyperTerminal window shown below.

Figure 4-5 HyperTerminal window

 

Step5   Click Properties in the HyperTerminal window to enter the Switch Properties dialog box. Click the Settings tab, set the emulation to VT100, and then click OK.

Figure 4-6 Set terminal emulation in Switch Properties dialog box

 

Booting the Switch

Checking Before Power-On

Before powering on the switch, verify that:

l          The power cable is properly connected.

l          The power supply voltage meets the requirement of the switch.

l          The console cable is properly connected; the terminal or PC used for configuration has been started; and the configuration parameters have been set.

Powering On the Switch

The S5810 series have the same Boot ROM display style. This document uses the Boot ROM output information on the S5810-50S as an example:

Starting......

 

    ************************************************************************

    *                                                                      *

    *                 H3C S5810-50S BOOTROM, Version 103                   *

    *                                                                      *

    ************************************************************************

Copyright (c) 2004-2008 Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

 

    Creation Date   : Dec 15 2008,14:19:14

    CPU Clock Speed : 750MHz

    Memory Size     : 512MB

    Flash Size      : 256MB

    CPLD Version    : 000

    PCB Version     : Ver.A

Mac Address     : 00E0FC005810

 

Press Ctrl-B to enter Extended Boot menu...1

The last line asks whether you want to enter the Boot ROM menu. The system waits one second for your response.

 

 

l          If you press Ctrl + B within one second, the Boot ROM menu is displayed.

   BOOT  MENU

 

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Modify BootRom password

6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu

7. Skip current configuration file

8. Set BootRom password recovery

9. Set switch startup mode

0. Reboot

 

Enter your choice(0-9):

Table 4-2 describes the fields above.

Table 4-2 Description on the fields

Item	Description
1. Download application file to flash	Download the application file to the flash memory
2. Select application file to boot	Select the application file to boot
3. Display all files in flash	Display all files in the flash memory
4. Delete file from flash	Delete files from the flash memory
5. Modify BootRom password	Modify the Boot ROM password
6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu	Enter the Boot ROM update menu
7. Skip current configuration file	Skip the current configuration file (this configuration is valid once)
8. Set BootRom password recovery	Restore the Boot ROM password
9. Set switch startup mode	Set the startup mode of the switch
0. Reboot	Restart the switch

 

l          If you perform no operation or press a key other than Ctrl + B within one second, once the remaining waiting time becomes zero, the system begins to automatically start up and the following information is displayed:

Starting to get the main application file--flash:/S5810_RELEASE.bin!...........

.........................................................

The main application file is self-decompressing................................

...............................................................................

..........................................Done!

System is starting...

 

Board checking.....................................LSW158150S

Switch chip selftest......................................OK!

SDRAM fast selftest.................................NOT TEST!

Flash fast selftest.......................................OK!

PHY selftest..............................................OK!

CPLD selftest.............................................OK!

Please check port leds..............................finished!

 

The switch Mac is: 00E0-FC00-5810

 

User interface aux0 is available.

 

Press ENTER to get started.  

The appearance of "Press ENTER to get started" indicates that the automatic startup of the switch is complete.

Press Enter. The following prompt is displayed:

<H3C>

You can configure the switch now.

Changing the Boot Mode

By default, the system starts up in fast boot mode. If you want to change the boot mode to normal, press Ctrl + B within one second to enter the Boot ROM menu showed below:

   BOOT  MENU

 

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Modify BootRom password

6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu

7. Skip current configuration file

8. Set BootRom password recovery

9. Set switch startup mode

0. Reboot

 

Enter your choice(0-9):

Enter 9. The system prompts you to change the startup mode:

The current mode is fast startup mode!

Are you sure you want to change it to full startup mode? Yes or No (Y/N):

Enter Y. The system displays the following information:

Setting...Done!

 

   BOOT MENU

 

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Modify BootRom password

6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu

7. Skip current system configuration

8. Set BootRom password recovery

9. Set switch startup mode

0. Reboot

 

Enter your choice(0-9): 

Enter 0. The system reboots in fast startup mode and displays the following information:

Starting......

 

    ************************************************************************

    *                                                                      *

    *                 H3C S5810-50S BOOTROM, Version 107                   *

    *                                                                      *

    ************************************************************************

Copyright (c) 2004-2009 Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

 

    Creation Date   : Feb 19 2009,09:02:02

    CPU Clock Speed : 750MHz

    Memory Size     : 512MB

    Flash Size      : 256MB

    CPLD Version    : 000

    PCB Version     : Ver.A

Mac Address     : 00E0FC005810

 

Press Ctrl-B to enter Extended Boot menu...5 

In normal startup mode, the waiting time here is five seconds. If you press Ctrl + B within five seconds, the Boot ROM menu is displayed. If you perform no operation or press a key other than Ctrl + B within five seconds, the system begins to automatically start up and the following information is displayed:

Starting to get the main application file--flash:/s5810 RELEASE.bin!...

..................................................................

The main application file is self-decompressing................................

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

...............................................................................

Done!

System is starting...

 

Board checking.....................................LSW158150S

Switch chip selftest......................................OK!

SDRAM fast selftest.................................NOT TEST!

Flash fast selftest.......................................OK!

PHY selftest..............................................OK!

CPLD selftest.............................................OK!

Please check port leds..............................finished!

 

User interface aux0 is available.

 

Press ENTER to get started.

The appearance of "Press ENTER to get started" indicates that the automatic startup of the switch is complete.

Press Enter. The following prompt is displayed:

<H3C>

You can configure the switch now.

 

 

Introduction

Loading software on the switch involves loading application files and upgrading the Boot ROM program by using the host software package. The host software package of the S5810 series comprises the Boot ROM files and application files with the file name extension .bin.

l          Loading application files: Download the host software package to the flash memory on the switch and set the attribute (main, backup, or none) of the application files.

l          Upgrading the Boot ROM program: Use Boot ROM files in the host software package to upgrade the Boot ROM program of the switch.

 

 

Approaches for Loading Software

You can load application and configuration files of the switch through the Boot ROM menu or the CLI.

Table 5-1 Approaches for loading software on the switch

Approach	Section
Loading files through the Boot ROM menu	Loading Software Using XMODEM Through Console Port
	Loading Software Using TFTP Through Ethernet Port
	Loading Software Using FTP Through Ethernet Port
Loading files through the CLI	Loading Software Through USB Interface
	Loading Software Using FTP
	Loading Software Using TFTP

 

 

Loading Software Through the Boot ROM Menu

To load the Boot ROM and application files through the Boot ROM menu, you need to correctly connect a user terminal to the switch using a console cable.

Introduction to the Boot ROM Menu

Starting......

 

    ************************************************************************

    *                                                                      *

    *                 H3C S5810-50S BOOTROM, Version 103                   *

    *                                                                      *

    ************************************************************************

    Copyright (c) 2004-2008 Hangzhou H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

 

    Creation Date   : Dec 15 2008,14:19:14

    CPU Clock Speed : 750MHz

    Memory Size     : 512MB

    Flash Size      : 256MB

    CPLD Version    : 000

    PCB Version     : Ver.A

    Mac Address     : 00E0FC005810

 

 

Press Ctrl-B to enter Extended Boot menu...1 

When the system displays “Press Ctrl-B to enter Extended Boot menu”, press Ctrl + B. Then, the following prompt is displayed:

Please input BootRom password:

 

 

Enter the Boot ROM password (the initial password is null). Then the system displays the Boot ROM menu.

   BOOT  MENU

 

1. Download application file to flash

2. Select application file to boot

3. Display all files in flash

4. Delete file from flash

5. Modify BootRom password

6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu

7. Skip current configuration file

8. Set BootRom password recovery

9. Set switch startup mode

0. Reboot

 

Enter your choice(0-9):

The items in the Boot ROM menu are described in Table 5-2.

Table 5-2 Description of the Boot ROM menu

Item	Description
1. Download application file to flash	Download the application file to the flash memory
2. Select application file to boot	Select the application file to boot
3. Display all files in flash	Display all files in the flash memory
4. Delete file from flash	Delete files from the flash memory
5. Modify BootRom password	Modify the Boot ROM password
6. Enter BootRom upgrade menu	Enter the Boot ROM update menu
7. Skip current configuration file	Skip the current configuration file (this configuration is valid once)
8. Set BootRom password recovery	Restore the Boot ROM password
9. Set switch startup mode	Set the startup mode of the switch
0. Reboot	Restart the switch

 

 

Loading Software Using XMODEM Through Console Port

Introduction to XMODEM

XMODEM is a file transfer protocol widely used for its simplicity. XMODEM transfers files through the console port, supporting data packets of 128 bytes. With respect to reliability, it supports checksum, CRC, and the error packet retransmission mechanism. Normally, the maximum number of retransmission attempts is ten.

XMODEM transfer is completed by receiving and sending programs together. Receiving program initiates packet checking method negotiation by sending the negotiation character. If negotiation passes, the sending program starts packet transfer. Upon receipt of a complete packet, the receiving program checks it using the agreed-upon check method. If the check succeeds, the receiving program sends an acknowledgement character; if the check fails, it sends a reject character. Upon receipt of the acknowledgement, the sending program continues to send the next packet; upon receipt of the reject, it retransmits the packet.

Upgrading the Boot ROM program

Complete the following tasks to update the Boot ROM program using XMODEM through the console port (For details about the HyperTerminal, refer to Setting Terminal Parameters on page 4-2):

Task	Remarks
Enter the Boot ROM update menu on the switch	Required Log in to the switch through the HyperTerminal and then configure the protocol used for loading files.
Enter the protocol parameter setting menu
Configure the switch to download files using XMODEM
Set the download rate of the console port on the switch	Required Log in to the switch through the HyperTerminal and then set the download rate of the console port on the switch.
Change the rate of the serial port on the terminal	Optional Set the baud rate of the serial port on the terminal to be consistent with that of the console port on the switch so as to establish a connection between the terminal and the switch using the changed rate.
Upload an application file from the terminal to the switch	Required Transmit a file from the terminal to the switch.
Update the Boot ROM file on the switch	Required Update the Boot ROM file on the switch.
Restore the download rate to the default	Optional Set the baud rate of the serial port on the terminal to be consistent with the default rate of the console port on the switch.
Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROM file effective	Required

 

1)        Enter the Boot ROM update menu on the switch

Enter the Boot ROM menu, and then enter 6 or press Ctrl + U after the system displays “Enter your choice(0-9):” to enter the Boot ROM update menu.

Enter your choice(0-9): 6

 

1. Update full BootRom

2. Update extended BootRom

3. Update basic BootRom

0. Return to boot menu

 

Enter your choice(0-3):

The items in the Boot ROM update menu are described in Table 5-3.

Table 5-3 Description of the Boot ROM update menu

Item	Description
1. Update full BootRom	Update the complete Boot ROM file
2. Update extended BootRom	Update the extended Boot ROM section
3. Update basic BootRom	Update the basic Boot ROM section
0. Return to boot menu	Return to the Boot ROM menu

 

2)        Enter the protocol parameter setting menu

After the system displays “Enter your choice(0-3):”, enter 1 to enter the protocol parameter setting menu.

 

 

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu  

 

Enter your choice(0-3):

The items in the protocol parameter setting menu are described in Table 5-4.

Table 5-4 Description of the protocol parameter setting menu

Item	Description
1. Set TFTP protocol parameter	Set TFTP parameters
2. Set FTP protocol parameter	Set FTP parameters
3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter	Set XMODEM parameters
0. Return to boot menu	Return to the Boot ROM menu

 

3)        Configure the switch to download files using XMODEM

Enter 3 to enter the download rate setting menu.

Please select your download baudrate:

1.* 9600

2. 19200

3. 38400

4. 57600

5. 115200

0. Return

Enter your choice (0-5):

4)        Set the download rate of the console port on the switch

Select an appropriate download rate. For example, if you select 115200 bps, that is, enter 5, the following information is displayed:

Download baudrate is 115200 bps                              

Please change the terminal's baudrate to 115200 bps and select XMODEM protocol

Press enter key when ready

Now that the console communication baud rate of the switch has been changed to 115200 bps while that of the terminal is still 9600 bps, the two sides cannot communicate with each other. According to the prompt, you need to change the baud rate of the terminal to 115200 bps.

 

 

5)        Change the rate of the serial port on the terminal

To ensure communication between the terminal and the switch, the baud rate of the serial port on the terminal should be consistent with that of the console port on the switch.

Step1   Select Call > Disconnect in the HyperTerminal window to disconnect the terminal from the switch.

Figure 5-1 Disconnect the terminal from the switch

 

Step2   Select File > Properties. In the Properties dialog box, click Configure (as shown in Figure 5-2), and then select 115200 from the Bits per second drop-down list box (as shown in Figure 5-3).

Figure 5-1 Properties dialog box

 

Figure 5-2 Modify the baud rate

 

Step3   Select Call > Call to reestablish the connection.

Figure 5-3 Reestablish the connection

 

 

6)        Upload an application file from the terminal to the switch

Step1   After establishing a connection between the terminal and the switch, press Enter in the HyperTerminal window to enter the system file downloading state. The following information is displayed:

Now please start transfer file with XMODEM protocol.

If you want to exit, Press <Ctrl+X>.

Loading ...CCCCCCCCCC

 

Step2   Select Transfer > Send File in the HyperTerminal window (as shown in Figure 5-5). Click Browse in the pop-up dialog box (as shown in Figure 5-6) to select the application file to be downloaded (for example, update.bin), and select Xmodem from the Protocol drop-down list.

Figure 5-5 Transfer menu

 

Figure 5-6 File transmission dialog box

 

Step3   Click Send. The following dialog box appears:

Figure 5-7 Send the application file using XMODEM

 

7)        Update the Boot ROM file on the switch

After the Boot ROM file is downloaded, the terminal displays the following information:

Loading ...CCCC Done!

Will you Update Basic BootRom? (Y/N):Y

The system asks you whether you want to update the basic Boot ROM section. Click Y and then the system displays the following information after the update is completed.

Updating Basic BootRom...........Done!

Updating extended BootRom? (Y/N):Y

The system asks you whether you want to update the extended Boot ROM section. Click Y. Then the system displays the following information after the update is completed:

Updating extended BootRom.........Done! 

Please change the terminal's baudrate to 9600 bps, press ENTER when ready.

8)        Restore the download rate to the default

Set the baud rate to 9600 bps (refer to Change the rate of the serial port on the terminal on page 5-6 for detailed operation).

 

 

9)        Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROM file effective

Press any key to return to the Boot ROM update menu.

1. Update full BootRom

2. Update extended BootRom

3. Update basic BootRom

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

Enter 0 to return to the Boot ROM menu, and then enter 0 again. After that, the device is restarted and the updated Boot ROM file becomes effective.

Loading an application file

To load the application file of the switch, enter 1 in the Boot ROM menu. The system displays the following information:

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):3

Select an appropriate protocol in Table 5-4 to load the application file.

The procedure of loading an application file is similar to that of upgrading the Boot ROM program. The difference lies in that the system displays the prompt of loading the application file rather than the upgrading the Boot ROM program.

After the application file is loaded, the switch displays that you should set the application attribute, that is, main, backup, or none. Type a specific attribute to complete loading the application file.

Writing flash..................................................................

................Done!

Please input the file attribute (Main/Backup/None) M

Done!                                                             

 

 

Loading Software Using TFTP Through Ethernet Port

Introductin to TFTP

Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer between client and server. It provides a simple and low-overhead file transfer service. TFTP provides unreliable data transfer over UDP.

Upgrading the Boot ROM program

Complete the following tasks to upgrade the Boot ROM program using TFTP through an Ethernet port (For details about the HyperTerminal, refer to Setting Terminal Parameters on page 4-2):

Task	Remarks
Set up the configuration environment	Required Connect the switch to the TFTP server through an Ethernet port, and to a PC through the console port. The PC and the TFTP server can be the same device.
Run the TFTP Server program on the sever	Required
Run the terminal emulation program on the PC connected with the switch’s console port. Start the switch and enter the Boot ROM menu. Then enter the protocol parameter setting menu.	Required Log in to the switch through the HyperTerminal and configure the protocol for uploading the Boot ROM file.
Enter the protocol parameter setting menu
Configure the switch to upload the Boot ROM file through TFTP
Update the Boot ROM file on the switch	Required Update the Boot ROM file on the switch.
Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROM file effective	Required Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROM file effective.

 

1)        Set up the configuration environment

Connect an Ethernet port (GigabitEthernet 1/0/25, for example) of the switch to the server (whose IP address is available) that provides the file (usually the .bin file) to be downloaded, and connect the console port of the switch to a PC, as shown in Figure 5-8.

Figure 5-8 Load software using TFTP/FTP through Ethernet port

 

 

2)        Run the TFTP Server program on the sever

Run TFTP Server on the server connected with the switch’s Ethernet port, and specify the path of the application file to be downloaded.

3)        Run the terminal emulation program on the PC connected with the switch’s console port. Start the switch and enter the Boot ROM menu. Then enter the protocol parameter setting menu.

If you want to load the Boot ROM file, enter 6 in the Boot ROM menu after the system displays “Enter your choice(0-9):” to enter the Boot ROM update menu.

1. Update full BootRom

2. Update extended BootRom

3. Update basic BootRom

0. Return to boot menu

 

Enter your choice(0-3):

4)        Enter the protocol parameter setting menu

Enter 1 to update the complete Boot ROM file, and then enter the protocol parameter setting menu.

Bootrom update menu:

 

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

 

Enter your choice(0-3):

5)        Configure the switch to upload the Boot ROM file through TFTP

Enter 1 to update the Boot ROM file using TFTP, and then set the TFTP parameters.

Load File Name     :update.bin

Server IP Address  :10.10.10.2

Local IP Address   :10.10.10.3

Gateway IP Address :

The parameters are described in Table 5-5.

Table 5-5 Description of the TFTP parameters

Item	Description
Load File Name     :	Name of the file to be downloaded (for example, update.bin)
Server IP Address  :	IP address of server (for example, 10.10.10.2)
Local IP Address   :	IP address of the switch (for example, 10.10.10.3)
Gateway IP Address :	IP address of the gateway (suppose it is not specified)

 

 

6)        Update the Boot ROM file on the switch

Enter the corresponding parameters based on the actual condition. The system displays the following information:

Loading........................................................................

...............................................................................

................................Done!

Will you Update Basic BootRom? (Y/N):Y

The system asks you whether you want to update the basic Boot ROM section. Click Y. Then the system displays the following information after the update is complete:

Updating Basic BootRom...........Done!

Updating extended BootRom? (Y/N):Y

The system asks you whether you want to update the extended Boot ROM section. Click Y. Then the system displays the following information after the update is complete:

Updating extended BootRom.........Done! 

7)        Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROM file effective

Press any key to return to the Boot ROM update menu.

Press enter key when ready

1. Update full BootRom

2. Update extended BootRom

3. Update basic BootRom

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

Enter 0 to return to the Boot ROM menu, and then enter 0 again. After that, the device is restarted and the updated Boot ROM file becomes effective.

Loading an application file

To load an application file of the switch, enter 1 in the Boot ROM menu. The system displays the following information:

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):3

You can enter 1 to load the application file.

The procedure of loading an application file is similar to that of upgrading the Boot ROM program. The difference lies in that the system displays the prompt of loading the application file rather than upgrading the Boot ROM program.

After loading the application file, the switch displays that you should configure the application attribute, that is, main, backup, or none. Type a specific attribute to complete loading the application file.

Writing flash..................................................................

................Done!

Please input the file attribute (Main/Backup/None) M

Done!                                                          

 

 

Loading Software Using FTP Through Ethernet Port

Introduction to FTP

The switch can serve as either an FTP server or an FTP client by using its Ethernet port to download the system application and configuration files. The switch serves as an FTP client in the following examples.

Upgrading the Boot ROM program

 

 

Complete the following tasks to upgrading the Boot ROM program using FTP through an Ethernet port (For details about the HyperTerminal, refer to Setting Terminal Parameters on page 4-2):

Task	Remarks
Set up the configuration environment	Required Connect the switch to the TFTP server through an Ethernet port, and to a PC through the console port. The PC and the TFTP server can be the same device.
Run the FTP Server program on the server	Required
Run the terminal emulation program on the PC connected with the switch’s console port. Start the switch and enter the Boot ROM menu, and then enter the protocol parameter setting menu.	Required Log in to the switch through the HyperTerminal and configure the protocol for uploading the Boot ROM file.
Enter the protocol parameter setting menu
Configure the switch to load the Boot ROM file through FTP
Update the Boot ROM file on the switch	Required Update the Boot ROM file on the switch.
Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROM file effective	Required Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROM file effective.

 

1)        Set up the configuration environment

Connect an Ethernet port (GigabitEthernet 1/0/25, for example) of the switch to the server (whose IP address is available) that provides the file (usually the .bin file) to be downloaded, and connect the console port of the switch to a PC, as shown in Figure 5-8.

2)        Run the FTP Server program on the server

Run FTP Server on the server connected with the switch’s Ethernet port, configure the FTP username and password, and specify the path of the application file to be downloaded.

3)        Run the terminal emulation program on the PC connected with the switch’s console port. Start the switch and enter the Boot ROM menu, and then enter the protocol parameter setting menu.

If you want to load the Boot ROM file, enter 6 in the Boot ROM menu after the system displays “Enter your choice(0-9):” to enter the Boot ROM update menu.

1. Update full BootRom

2. Update extended BootRom

3. Update basic BootRom

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

4)        Enter the protocol parameter setting menu

Enter 1 to update the complete Boot ROM file.

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

5)        Configure the switch to load the Boot ROM file through FTP

In the protocol parameter setting menu, enter 2 to update the Boot ROM file using FTP, and then set the FTP parameters.

Load File Name     :update.bin

Server IP Address  :10.10.10.2

Local IP Address   :10.10.10.3

Gateway IP Address :0.0.0.0

FTP User Name      :5810

FTP User Password  :123

The parameters are described in Table 5-6.

Table 5-6 Description of the FTP parameters

Item	Description
Load File Name     :	Name of the file to be downloaded
Server IP Address  :	IP address of the PC
Local IP Address   :	IP address of the switch
Gateway IP Address :	IP address of the gateway
FTP User Name	Username for logging in to the FTP server, which should be consistent with that configured on the FTP server.
FTP User Password	Password for logging in to the FTP server, which should be consistent with that configured on the FTP server.

 

 

6)        Update the Boot ROM file on the switch

Enter the corresponding parameters based on the actual condition. The system displays the following information:

Will you Update Basic BootRom? (Y/N):Y

The system asks you whether you want to update the basic Boot ROM section. Click Y. The system displays the following information after the update is complete:

Updating Basic BootRom...........Done!

Updating extended BootRom? (Y/N):Y

The system asks you whether you want to update the extended Boot ROM section. Click Y and then the system displays the following information after the update is complete:

Updating extended BootRom.........Done!

7)        Restart the switch to make the updated Boot ROM file effective

Press any key to return to the Boot ROM update menu.

Press enter key when ready

1. Update full BootRom

2. Update extended BootRom

3. Update basic BootRom

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):

Enter 0 to return to the Boot ROM menu, and then enter 0 again. After that, the device is restarted and the updated Boot ROM file becomes effective.

Loading an application file

To load an application file of the switch, enter 1 in the Boot ROM menu. The system displays the following information:

1. Set TFTP protocol parameter

2. Set FTP protocol parameter

3. Set XMODEM protocol parameter

0. Return to boot menu

Enter your choice(0-3):3

You can enter 2 to load the application file.

The procedure of loading an application file is similar to that of upgrading the Boot ROM program. The difference lies in that the system displays the prompt of loading the application file rather than upgrading the Boot ROM program.

After loading the application file, the switch displays that you should configure the application attribute, that is, main, backup, or none. Type a specific attribute to complete loading the application file.

Writing flash..................................................................

................Done!

Please input the file attribute (Main/Backup/None) M

Done!                                                             

 

 

Loading Software Through CLI

By connecting a terminal to the switch, you can upgrade the Boot ROM program and load application files of the switch remotely through CLI.

Loading Software Through USB Interface

Each S5810 series switch provides a USB interface on its front panel. You can download the Boot ROM and application files to a removable storage device (such as a USB flash disk), and load the file through the USB interface.

Suppose the Boot ROM and application files are stored in the file named update.bin, follow these steps to load the files from the USB flash disk.

Step1   Plug the USB flash disk containing the update.bin file in the USB interface of the switch.

Step2   Copy the update.bin file to the flash memory of the switch.

<H3C> cd flash:

<H3C> copy usba:/upadate.bin update.bin

Step3   Remove the USB flash disk, and then load the Boot ROM file.

<H3C> bootrom update file update.bin slot 1

This command will update bootrom file, Continue? [Y/N]:y

  Now updating bootrom, please wait....

Step4   Load the application file, and specify the file as the main program file.

<H3C> boot-loader file update.bin slot 1 main

This command will set the boot file. Continue? [Y/N]:y

  The specified file will be used as the main boot file at the next reboot on sl

ot 1!

<H3C> display boot-loader

Current boot app is:  flash:/update.bin

Next main boot app is:     flash:/update.bin

Next backup boot app is:   flash:/update.bin

<H3C> reboot

 

 

Loading Software Using FTP

As shown in Figure 5-9, run FTP Server on the local host, configure username admin and the password, and specify the path of the file to be downloaded (suppose the IP address of the FTP server is 202.10.10.53). Then, telnet to the switch and send the host program file to the switch using FTP.

Figure 5-9 Load software through FTP

 

Suppose the Boot ROM and application files are stored in the file named update.bin, follow these steps after you telnet to the switch.

Step1   Download the file to the switch using FTP.

<H3C> ftp 202.10.10.53

Trying ...                                                                      

Press CTRL+K to abort                                                        

Connected.                                                                     

220 WFTPD 2.0 service (by Texas Imperial Software) ready for new user

User(none):admin                                                                 

331 Give me your password, please                                          

Password:                                                                       

230 Logged in successfully      

[ftp] get update.bin update.bin

[ftp] bye

Step2   Upgrade the Boot ROM program.

<H3C> bootrom update file update.bin

  This command will update bootrom file, Continue? [Y/N]:y

  Now updating bootrom, please wait...

Step3   Load the application file, and specify the file as the main program file.

<H3C> boot-loader file update.bin main

  This command will set the boot file. Continue? [Y/N]:y

  The specified file will be used as the main boot file at the next reboot on slot 1!

<H3C> display boot-loader

Current boot app is:  flash:/update.bin

Next main boot app is:     flash:/update.bin

Next backup boot app is:   flash:/update.bin

<H3C> reboot

 

 

Loading Software Using TFTP

Loading a file through TFTP is similar to loading a file through FTP. The switch can serve only as a TFTP client that downloads the file from the TFTP server to its flash memory. The procedure after download is the same as loading the file remotely through FTP.