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  • Page 1 E600i TeraScale Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About This Guide Information Symbols and Warnings ........7 Related Publications .
  • Page 4 7 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs Unpacking ............29 Line Cards and RPMs .
  • Page 5 Formatting an External Flash Card ........52 Copying Files to the External Flash .
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures to rack mount the Dell Force10 E600i chassis, as well as instructions to install fan tray, power modules, route processor modules (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards. This guide also includes instructions to remove and install field-replaceable parts.

  • Page 8: Related Publications

    CAUTION: Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage. CAUTION: Earthing (AKA grounding) connection essential before connecting supply. Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. CAUTION: Disposal of this equipment should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. See Product Recycling and Disposal on page Related Publications For more information about the E600i system, refer to the following documents:...

  • Page 9: Site Preparation

    Site Preparation This chapter describes the requirements for the room, rack, and cabinet in which you will install your system. • Site Selection • Equipment Rack and Cabinet Requirements • Power Requirements • Storage Requirements Site Selection Before you begin, make sure that the area where you intend to install your system meets the following requirements: The site is in a restricted access area.

  • Page 10: Power Requirements

    Power Requirements The E600i supports either 2500W AC power supplies (PSUs), or DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs).Do not mix and match power supplies. Your system must be powered by only AC or DC power, it cannot use both at the same time NOTE: Do not use different versions of power supplies.

  • Page 11: The E600I System

    The E600i System The Dell Force10 E600i system is a carrier-class, high-capacity aggregation router. The 9-slot modular system provides 2 slots dedicated for route processor modules (RPMs) and 7 slots to accommodate line cards with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing capabilities. Operating Overview The E600i system requires an RPM, at least one line card, and at least four switch fabric modules (SFMs) for packet processing.
  • Page 12 Figure 3-1. E600i Chassis Front View with AC Power Supplies RPMs ESD Connector AC Power Supplies Line Cards Air Filter SFM3 Figure 3-2. E600i Chassis Rear View Fan Tray Fan Tray Status LED Grounding Grounding Holes Holes The E600i System...

  • Page 13: E600I System Installation Process

    Table 3-1. E600i Hardware Component Operating Requirements Summary Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable Backplane (factory installed) Air filter (factory installed) Fan tray* RPMs Line cards SFMs Power Supplies: 2500 AC Power Supply OR DC PEMs Cable management system Cable management system cover *Fan tray is field replaceable, but must be replaced within 1 minute of removing it.
  • Page 14 The E600i System...

  • Page 15: Installing The Chassis

    Installing the Chassis This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your E600i system into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. It contains the following sections: • Unpacking the E600i System • Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar • Standard Front Chassis Rack Mounting •...

  • Page 16: Standard Front Chassis Rack Mounting

    Figure 4-1. Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar To install a equipment rack shelf bar: Step Task Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack. Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward. The smooth side of the bar should face outward. Attach the bar to the equipment rack brackets using the mounting screws provided by the rack manufacturer.

  • Page 17: Installing The Chassis Into An Equipment Cabinet

    To install the chassis into a prepared rack: Step Task If you are center or rear mounting the chassis in a 19-inch rack, make sure that the mounting brackets are properly positioned. NOTE: If your are mounting the chassis in a 23-inch rack, install the 23-inch adapters. Using a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift, align the rack-mount holes with the equipment rack holes, situating the chassis on top of the equipment rack shelf bar.
  • Page 18 Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 19: Installing The Fan Tray

    Installing the Fan Tray Access the fan tray from the rear of the chassis (Figure 5-1). To ensure proper temperature and airflow control, the fan tray must be installed before you supply power to the system. WARNING: The fan tray must be installed before you supply power to the system. WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled.

  • Page 20: Fan Speed

    Figure 5-2. Inserting Fan Tray into Fan Slot Fan Speed Fan speed is driven by temperatures measured at the sensor in the fan tray alone. The sensor is located on the fan tray controller located in the fan tray. Table 5-1 shows the sensor temperature that determines the fan speed.

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    Power Supply This chapter provides instructions to install AC Power Supply Units (PSUs) and DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs): • AC Power Supply Units • DC Power Entry Modules E-Series systems may contain only one type of power module—AC or DC. The E600i requires a minimum of one DC Power Entry Module or a minimum of two AC Power Supplies.

  • Page 22: Ac Power Supply Units

    AC Power Supply Units The 2500W AC Power Supply Unit is capable of operating at either 100 VAC or 220 VAC. If the system is connected to a 100 VAC power supply, each unit provides up to 1500W, and three power supply modules are required to power the system;...

  • Page 23: Power Cord Requirements

    Power Cord Requirements If using a power cord other then a Dell Force10 supplied power cord, the cord must terminate at a right angle (IEC320 C19 connector) to the power module, see Figure 6-3. The power source end of the power cord must have an appropriately sized plug that complies with your local electrical codes.

  • Page 24: Remove The Ac Power Supply

    Step Task Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Toggle the power supply switch to the ON position, and verify that Status LED lights green. Remove the AC Power Supply CAUTION: This unit has more than one power supply connection; all connections must be removed to remove all power from the unit.

  • Page 25: Dc Power Entry Modules

    DC Power Entry Modules The system requires a minimum of one load-sharing PEM to operate, but two are recommended for redundancy. Connect the E600 PEMs to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes. For full redundancy, each PEM must be attached to an independent power source with a dedicated circuit breaker.

  • Page 26: Replace The Dc Pem

    Loosen the retaining screw and remove PEM safety cover (Figure 6-6). Figure 6-6. Removing the DC PEM Safety Cover Slide the backplane connector end of the PEM into Power Supply Slot 1 or 3. Secure the PEM to the chassis by tighten the two locking screws.
  • Page 27 To remove a PEM: Step Task If the system is operating with power supply redundancy, you may remove either PEM at any time. If the system is operating without power supply redundancy, power down the system before removing the PEM. Power off the remote power source, and then verify that the PEM status LED and Voltage LED are unlit.
  • Page 28 Power Supply...

  • Page 29: Installing Rpms, Line Cards, And Sfms

    Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs This chapter provides instructions to install cards into the E600i chassis and includes the following sections: • Unpacking • Preparing and Installing the RPMs and Line Cards • RPM Label and LEDs • Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs) Unpacking WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled.

  • Page 30: Line Cards

    Each line card has an onboard CPU for line card management which updates packet forwarding information, obtains statistical information, and performs synchronization tasks with the RPM, as well as Force10 Networks custom-built ASICs, which enable line-rate forwarding. Line Card Port Numbering There are seven line card slots available in the E600i chassis.
  • Page 31 Step Task Follow the same installation procedure for the remaining cards and slots, in the appropriate order. NOTE: The blank panels do not have circuit boards or levers. Align the blank with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane. Figure 7-1.

  • Page 32: Installing A Second Rpm

    Installing a Second RPM Install a second RPM either before the system is powered on or after the Primary RPM is up and stable. After the second RPM is installed, wait several seconds until the connection between the two RPMs is established before configuring any commands.

  • Page 33: Line Card Leds

    Table 7-1. RPM LEDs Flash In Use Green: flash memory card is in the process of a read or write process. Do not remove the flash card when the In Use LED is lit. Unlit: not in use. Primary Green: primary Unlit: secondary (or standby) Status This is a bi-color LED.
  • Page 34 Figure 7-2. Installing SFMs Load SFMs from right to left Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs...

  • Page 35: Sfm Front Panel And Leds

    SFM Front Panel and LEDs Table 7-2 defines the SFM front panel and LED displays. Table 7-2. SFM Front Panel and LED Descriptions Description Active Green: active and passing traffic Unlit: in standby mode Status Flashing Green: booting CC-E-SFM3 Green: operational Flashing Amber: communication failure Amber: fault detected Unlit: no power...
  • Page 36 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs...

  • Page 37: Rpm Ports And Cables

    RPM Ports and Cables This chapter describes standard RPM cables and adapter pin assignments. It contains the following sections: • RPM Ports • Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments • Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port RPM Ports There are three ports on the RPM. They are labeled and described as: •...

  • Page 38: Cable And Adapter Pin Assignments

    Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments Use the E600i Console port on the RPM to connect to a terminal port, PC serial port, or a terminal server to configure and monitor your system. Use the E600i Auxiliary port on the RPM to connect to a modem. Both the Console and Auxiliary port are RJ-45 ports.

  • Page 39: Accessing The Console With A Db-9 Adapter

    Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter You can connect to the console using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “TERMINAL”) to a terminal server (for example, PC). Table 8-3 lists the pin assignments.

  • Page 40: Accessing The Auxiliary Port By Modem

    Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem You can access the auxiliary port using a dial-up modem using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ- 45 to a DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled “MODEM”). Table 8-5 lists the pin assignments. Table 8-5.

  • Page 41: Powering Up

    Powering Up This chapter provides instructions for powering up your E600i system once you have installed all the chassis components and made your power and network connections. It covers the following topics: • Preparation • Supplying Power • Booting to the CLI Prompt Preparation NOTE: Make sure that the switch on the remote power source is in the OFF position until you are ready to supply power to the chassis.

  • Page 42: Booting To The Cli Prompt

    Step Task The fan tray LED should be green (online). Verify that air is flowing through the chassis. If the fans are not operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis, power off the chassis at the power module.

  • Page 43: Removing And Replacing Parts

    Removing and Replacing Parts This chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing E600i components. It covers the following topics: • Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray • Removing and Replacing Power Modules • Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs •...

  • Page 44: Removing And Replacing Power Modules

    Figure 10-1. Fan Tray Removing and Replacing Power Modules The E600i supports a minimum of one DC PEM or three 100 VAC Power Supplies (two for 200 VAC). You must have one type of power module in the chassis; you cannot install a mixture of power supply modules (see AC Power Supply Units on page 22).

  • Page 45: Replacing Dc Pems

    Follow the steps below to remove and replace a 2500W AC Power Supply. Step Task Flip the switch on the power supply to the OFF position. Unplug the power cord from the AC Power Supply and the AC power outlet. The power supply cord is the main disconnect device.

  • Page 46: Removing And Replacing Rpms, Line Cards, Or Sfms

    Figure 10-3. DC PEM Label Voltage 'good' LED Status LED Handle 48V in 48V in Status Status Over Current Protector Finger Barrier Studs CC-E600-PWR-DC CAUTION - CAUTION - Use copper Use copper conductors only conductors only -48/-60Vdc -48/-60Vdc Locking Screws NOTE: If there is a PEM failure (the PEM status LED is not lit or amber, major alarm LED is lit, and audible alarm sounds), the entire PEM must be replaced.
  • Page 47 NOTE: If you operate your E600i without redundant RPMs, the system enters a software-defined power-down state when you remove the only RPM for replacement. NOTE: Your E600i system will not function with fewer than four SFMs. You can add, replace, or remove modules without interrupting the system power or system operations. RPMs, line cards, and SFMs are hot-swappable.

  • Page 48: Removing And Replacing The Air Filter

    Step Task (continued) Align the new SFM with the guide and gently slide the card into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane. NOTE: Hold the SFM by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Extend the card lever before you insert the card into the slot.
  • Page 49 To remove and replace the air filter: Step Task Pull the air filter straight out of the chassis to remove. Rotate the replacement filter so that the side with the label “This Side Up” is facing upward. Guide the filter firmly into the slot until it stops.
  • Page 50 Removing and Replacing Parts...

  • Page 51: Using A Flash Memory Card

    Using a Flash Memory Card This appendix provides information about using an external flash memory card and contains the following sections: • External Flash Memory Card Overview • Formatting an External Flash Card • Inserting the External Flash Memory Card •...

  • Page 52: Formatting An External Flash Card

    Formatting an External Flash Card New external flash cards must be formatted in the E600i before use. Flash cards used on systems other than the E600i as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted in the E600i flash slot before they can be used. Similar to formatting a new diskette, formatting erases all information stored on the flash card.
  • Page 53 Figure 11-1. dir Command Example Force10#dir slot0: Directory of slot0: -rwx 6478482 Sep 7 101 16:54:34 E1200.BIN FTOS supports up to a 40-character file name length, up to a 180-character local file path length, and up to a 256-character remote file path length. Refer to the FTOS Command Line Interface Reference for CLI commands.
  • Page 54 Using a Flash Memory Card...

  • Page 55: A System Boot

    System Boot This appendix provides instructions to boot the E600i system from the BOOT_USER prompt. The E600i System Boot Process When you supply power to the E600i system, the system performs a series of power-on self-tests. RPM, and line card Status LEDs blink during initialization. No user interaction is required as long as the boot process proceeds without interruption.
  • Page 56 This command displays information about the current boot ROM. BOOT_USER # show bootflash GENERAL BOOTFLASH INFO ====================== Bootflash Partition A: Force10 Networks System Boot Copyright 1999-2001 Force10 Networks, Inc. ROM Header Version 1.0 Official CP_IMG_BOOT, BSP Release 2.0.0.14 Created Fri Sep 2 18:22:47 US/Pacific 2004 Bootflash Partition B:...
  • Page 57 show bootvar This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters. BOOT_USER # show bootvar PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: ======================================== boot device : flash file name : /E600i-x.bin SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: boot change {primary | If your configuration displays no pre-configured operating system boot parameters, secondary | default} use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields.
  • Page 58 interface management port • (OPTIONAL) Use these commands to set the speed and duplex settings for the config 100m Management interface.The default setting is full-duplex and auto-negotiation. interface management port • Use the interface management port config show command to view the config 10m Management interface’s physical settings.
  • Page 59 dir flash: Use the dir flash: command to list files stored on the internal flash device. dir slot0: Use the dir slot0: command to list files stored on the external flash device. BOOT_USER # dir flash: Displaying files in flash: size date time...
  • Page 60 System Boot...
  • Page 61 Alarms The E600i generates major and minor alarms for the following conditions: • fan tray status • power supply status • RPMs status • high temperature on RPMs • line cards status • high temperature on line cards • SFMs status •...

  • Page 62: Ac Power Supplies And Alarms

    Table B-1. Alarm Events and Reporting Module Alarm Event Alarm LED Reported in Status LED Audible event log on Module Alarm? Line Card Hardware failure major (red) major amber Exceeds high temperature limit major (red) major unlit Exceeds warning temperature limit minor (amber) minor green...
  • Page 63 At boot time, if four SFMs are present and functioning, the E600i system issues no alarms. The system issues no alarms if a fifth SFM is added to the system; however, if the number of functioning SFMs changes from five to four, the system sends a minor alarm event. The system always triggers a major alarm when the number of working SFMs reaches three.
  • Page 64 Alarms...

  • Page 65: C System Specifications

    System Specifications This appendix contains the following major sections: • Chassis Physical Design • AC Power Supply Unit Requirements • DC Power Entry Module Requirement • Agency Compliance Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 28 inches (71.1 cm) Width 17.4 inches (44.2 cm) Depth (without cable management system) 21.5 inches (54.6 cm) Chassis weight with factory-installed components...

  • Page 66: Environmental

    Environmental Parameter Specifications Operating: Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Maximum altitude No performance degradation to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Relative humidity 5 to 85 percent, noncondensing Non-operating: Temperature -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) Maximum altitude 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) Relative humidity 5 to 95 percent, noncondensing AC Power Supply Unit Requirements...

  • Page 67: Sfm And Rpm Power Requirements

    SFM and RPM Power Requirements Module Power Requirement in Watts (in BTUs) 60W (210 BTU/hour) 150W (510 BTU/hour) Agency Compliance The E600i is designed to comply with the following safety and agency requirements. USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 68 Japan: VCCI Compliance for Class A Equipment This is Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

  • Page 69: Safety Standards And Compliance Agency Certifications

    Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications • CUS UL (60950-1, 1st Edition) • CSA 60950-1-03, 1st Edition • EN 60950-1, 1st Edition • EN 60825-1, 1st Edition • EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment Classification Requirements and User’s Guide •...
  • Page 70 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive for Recovery, Recycle and Reuse of IT and Telecommunications Products Dell Force10 switches are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union.

  • Page 71: D Technical Support

    Technical Support This appendix contains these major sections: • The iSupport Website • Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 72 • Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 73 • Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 73 The iSupport Website iSupport provides a range of documents and tools to assist you with effectively using Dell Force10 equipment and mitigating the impact of network outages.

  • Page 72: Contacting The Technical Assistance Center

    To access iSupport services, click the LOGIN link, and enter your userid and password. See Contacting the Technical Assistance Center, below, for more. Contacting the Technical Assistance Center How to Contact Dell Force10 Log in to iSupport at http://www.force10networks.com/support/, and select the Service Request tab.

  • Page 73: Requesting A Hardware Replacement

    Requesting a Hardware Replacement To request replacement hardware, follow these steps: Step Task Determine the part number and serial number of the component. To list the numbers for all components installed in the chassis, use the show hardware command. Request a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from TAC by opening a support case. Open a support case •...
  • Page 74 Technical Support...
  • Page 76 Printed in the U.S.A. w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...

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