HUAWEI CLOUDENGINE CE6863 (01) PDF Document

The packing list for the HUAWEI CLOUDENGINE CE6863 includes the following items. Note that the numbers and types of items in the installation accessory package may differ for different product models.

Chassis:

Chassis (with the product model on the nameplate)

If the switch you ordered has built-in power modules and fan modules, they are installed in the chassis before delivery by default.

Installation accessory package:

Chassis ground cable

Console cable (only for specific models)

Quick Start Guide

Warranty Card

Mounting brackets and guide rails

Floating nuts

M4 screws

M6 screws

To ensure personal and equipment safety, observe all safety precautions. Follow all safety precautions and instructions provided by Huawei.

WARNING:

Laser beams will cause eye damage. Do not look into bores of optical modules or optical fibers without eye protection.

Do not install power cables while the power is on.

Do not turn on the power until you have finished installing the chassis and connecting cables.

CAUTION:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Take ESD protection measures during equipment installation and maintenance. For example, wear ESD gloves or an ESD wrist strap.

Do not place other objects on the chassis.

When preparing the installation site for your HUAWEI CLOUDENGINE CE6863, ensure the following requirements are met:

Do not place this product in an environment with flammable or explosive gases, or smoke.

The installation site must be free from leaking or dripping water, heavy dew, and humidity. If the relative humidity is high, use dehumidifiers or dehumidifying air conditioners.

The installation site must be well ventilated. Ensure that air vents on the equipment are not blocked.

Leave at least 50 mm clearance at the rear and both sides of the chassis for heat dissipation.

Ensure that the temperature and humidity at the installation site meet the switch operation requirements.

The dimensions for the HUAWEI CLOUDENGINE CE6863 and related series switches are as follows:

The HUAWEI CLOUDENGINE CE6863 and other CE6800 series switches can be installed in a standard 19-inch cabinet/rack complying with IEC297. The cabinet must meet the following requirements:

The CE6800 (420 mm deep) switches can be installed in a 600 mm or deeper cabinet.

The CE6800 (600 mm deep) switches can be installed in an 800 mm or deeper cabinet.

To leave sufficient cabling space, ensure that the distances from the port side and power supply side to the interior side of the cabinet doors are at least 130 mm and 70 mm respectively.

The cabinet must have a reliable ground point to ground the switch.

If the switches are installed in the same cabinet with a CE12800 switch, keep a distance of 700 mm to 800 mm between the front and rear mounting rails.

Before You Start:

Determine the directions of the port side and power supply side according to your setup. If the switch connects to servers in the same cabinet, make their port sides face the same direction for easier cable connections. The installation of mounting brackets depends on the chassis orientation.

If the distance between front and rear mounting rails is not within the required range, install guide rails or a tray (self-provided) to support the chassis.

The following table shows the mounting brackets supported by the HUAWEI CLOUDENGINE CE6863 (CE6800/5800 420mm deep model):

Installation Procedure:

Step 1. Measure the distance between the front and rear mounting rails.

Step 2. Fix mounting brackets to the switch with M4 screws. The combination of brackets and guide rails depends on the measured distance:

For CE6800 & 5800 (420 mm deep):

310 mm-351 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket B + Guide rail E

369 mm-410 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket B + Guide rail E

438 mm-479 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket B + Guide rail E

497 mm-538 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket B + Guide rail E

539 mm-637 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket C + Guide rail E

638 mm-696 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket C + Guide rail F

697 mm-835 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket C + Guide rail F

For CE7800 & 6800 (600 mm deep):

493 mm-548 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket C + Guide rail E (Note: If the cabinet is 800 mm deep, mounting bracket C will touch the cabinet door. Do not close the door at this side.)

549 mm-551 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket C (installed in middle holes) + Guide rail E

552 mm-680 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket C + Guide rail E (Note: If the cabinet is 800 mm deep, mounting bracket C will touch the cabinet door. Do not close the door at this side.)

681 mm-815 mm: Mounting bracket A + Mounting bracket C + Guide rail E

Step 3. Install eight floating nuts on the front and rear mounting rails, two on each mounting rail.

Step 4. Connect the ground cable to the chassis ground point and place the other end on top of the chassis. The ground point of some models is located at the power supply side.

Step 5. Secure guide rails on the front mounting rails with M6 screws.

Step 6. Hold the bottom of the chassis with both hands, align the mounting brackets with the guide rails, and slowly slide the chassis into the cabinet.

Step 7. Secure the chassis onto the cabinet with M6 screws.

Step 8. Connect the ground cable to the ground point on the cabinet.

CAUTION:

The switch must use the power modules and fan modules matching the product model.

The power modules and fan modules used in the switch must have the same airflow direction.

Power modules with different airflow directions or power values, AC and DC power modules, or fan modules with different airflow directions cannot be used in the same chassis.

FAN-060A series fan modules can only be installed in specific models (CE6850HI, CE6850U-HI, CE6855-48T6Q-HI, CE6856-48T6Q-HI and CE6875EI). Installing them in other switch models may damage the fan modules or switches.

Airflow Directions:

Front-to-back airflow: Power modules and fan modules are identified by a blue “AIR IN” flag. Air flows from the power supply side to the port side.

Back-to-front airflow: Power modules and fan modules are identified by a red “AIR OUT” flag. Air flows from the port side to the power supply side.

Before You Install:

If the switch is delivered with the power modules and fan modules installed, you do not need to install them again.

Before installing a power module or fan module, remove the filler panel in the slot.

If only one power module is used, install a filler panel in the other power module slot.

To ensure normal operation, the switch must have two normally running fan modules.

Do not remove the two fan modules from the chassis simultaneously. Replace a fan module within 3 minutes.

Power modules and fan modules are hot pluggable. A fan module is installed the same way as a power module fixed with captive screws. The installation procedure differs slightly based on the securing mechanism.

For a power module secured by a captive screw:

Step 1. Insert the power module into a power slot.

Step 2. Tighten the captive screw on the power module panel.

For a power module secured by a lock:

Step 1. Insert the power module into a power slot. When the power module is completely seated in the slot, the lock will engage automatically.

Follow these guidelines when connecting cables to your HUAWEI CLOUDENGINE CE6863:

Ground cable:

The switch must be reliably grounded.

Attach the M4 lug to the switch and the M6 lug to the ground point.

Ethernet cable:

Category 5E or higher category Ethernet cables are recommended for GE electrical ports.

Category 6A shielded or higher category Ethernet cables are recommended for 10GE electrical ports.

To protect the switch from lightning, route outdoor cables underground or in steel pipes. Do not route cables aerially.

Optical fiber:

Optical fibers must be used with optical modules. Connectors of fibers and cables must be clean.

Cover idle optical ports with dust plugs. All optical ports on a newly delivered switch are covered with dust plugs.

The bend radius of optical fibers must be larger than 40 mm.

10GE optical ports use SFP/SFP+ optical modules and optical fibers, SFP+ AOC cables, or SFP+ copper cables.

25GE optical ports use SFP/SFP+ or SFP28 optical modules and fibers, or SFP+ / SFP28 AOC or copper cables.

40GE optical ports use QSFP+ optical modules and optical fibers, QSFP+ AOC cables, or QSFP+ copper cables.

100GE optical ports use QSFP+/QSFP28 optical modules and fibers, or QSFP+/QSFP28 AOC or copper cables.

Country-specific AC power cable:

Power cables must be more than 10 cm away from signal cables.

The country-specific AC power outlet must have a current rating of 10 A and comply with local standards.

The AC power cable must be locked using a locking strap or bundled to the power module handle using a velcro strap.

C13 straight female to C14 straight male AC power cable:

Choose this type of power cable when the switch uses AC power modules and receives power from an AC PDU, or when it uses 600 W/1200 W AC&240 V DC power modules and receives power from a 240 V high-voltage DC PDU or power distribution box.

380 V high-voltage DC power cable:

Choose this type of power cable when the switch uses high-voltage DC power modules and receives power from a 380 V high-voltage DC power distribution box or frame.

The delivered cable has bare wires on one end, and OT or cord end terminals must be made for them onsite. Connect the brown wire to the positive pole, blue wire to negative pole, and yellow-green wire to protection ground.

The power cable must be locked using a locking strap or bundled to the power module handle using a velcro strap.

USB port:

The USB port is used to transfer upgrade files and configuration files during a USB-based deployment.

Combo port:

Some models have two ETH management ports, which are GE combo ports or GE RJ45 ports. The two ETH management ports cannot be used simultaneously; choose one and use the other as a backup.

A GE combo port consists of a GE electrical port and a GE optical port. Only one of them can work at a time.

The following table describes the typical cable connections for a HUAWEI CLOUDENGINE CE6863 series switch.

Before You Start:

Install third-party terminal simulation software on the PC.

Login Procedure:

Step 1. Use a console cable to connect a PC to the console port of the switch.

Step 2. Start the terminal simulation software, create a connection, select a serial port, and set the following communication parameters:

Transmission rate: 9600

Data bit (B): 8

Parity bit: None

Stop bit (S): 1

Flow control mode: None

Step 3. Press Enter, and then enter a password as prompted. An initial password is required for the first login via the console. The configured password will be saved in the system.

Notes:

By default, the system will start the zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) process. To cancel this process, press Ctrl+C.

The password entered in interactive mode is not displayed on the screen.

If password authentication is not configured, you do not need to enter a password, but this brings security risks. Password authentication is recommended.

The password is a string of 8 to 16 case-sensitive characters. It must contain at least two types of the following: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits 0 to 9, and special characters excluding question mark (?) and spaces.

After a login password is configured, this password will be required upon the next login if password authentication is used on this user interface.