Intel® NetStructure™ 6000 Switch

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Using the Switch
The chassis also includes the cooling system which is made up of a
series of three fans. The three fans are contained in a single fan
module. The fan module is hot swappable and can be easily replaced.
See “Fan Assembly Replacement” for instructions on replacing a fan
assembly.
Warning
Only fan assembly modules identified as “Hot Swappable
Fan” on the front of the chassis can be replaced
without powering down the switch.
The power supply system consists of up to three individually
replaceable power modules.
Note
Dual power supplies are recommended for proper operation
of four media modules.
In order to implement a redundant power supply system, any two of
the three possible power supplies can be used to power the system. In
the case where redundancy is required, the supplies load balance.
Should one power supply fail, the other assumes the entire load.
Each power supply module may be replaced without turning off
power to the switch. See “Installing Power Supplies” for instructions
on replacing a power supply.
Redundant Control Processors
The CP module occupies one half of the control processor slot. Using
two CP boards, creates a redundant CP system. This allows the switch
to support hot standby CP board that takes over should the first CP
board fail during normal operation. (In addition, the crossbar logic is
duplicated on each CP board, eliminating single points of failure
within the chassis.)
Each CP board contains a high-speed crossbar for moving data
between boards connected to the backplane.
An RS-232 port is included for connection to a remote terminal or
modem. A 10/100 Ethernet management port is also included for outof-band
management and firmware upgrades. This Ethernet port is
not part of the switching fabric.
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