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Dell E600i Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 E600i System Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2011 Dell Force10. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Install the E600i Chassis........
  • Page 4 7 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs Route Processor Modules..........29 RPM LEDs .
  • Page 5 AC Power Supply Unit Requirements ........56 DC Power Entry Module Requirement .
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards. The E600i system operates on the Dell Force10 Operating System (FTOS) software. After you complete the hardware installation process and power up the system, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for the E-Series for preliminary software configuration information.
  • Page 8 About This Guide...

  • Page 9: The E600I System

    The E600i System System Overview The E600i system requires at least one RPM and line card, and at least four switch fabric modules (SFMs) for packet processing. The RPM is the core for routing and control operations. Routing table entries are built on the RPM and directed to the forwarding information tables on the line cards. All traffic destined to the E600i terminates at the RPM.
  • Page 10 Figure 2-1. E600i Chassis Front View with AC Power Supplies RPMs ESD Connector AC Power Supply Line Cards SFM3 Air Filter The E600i System...
  • Page 11 Figure 2-2. E600i Chassis Rear View Fan Tray Grounding Holes Table 2-1. E600i System Component Requirements 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...

  • Page 12: Install The E600I Chassis

    Table 2-1. E600i System Component Requirements Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable Cable management system Cable management system cover 0 Install the E600i Chassis To install the E600i system: Step Task Section Prepare the installation site. Site Preparation Unpack the chassis and components Unpack the System Components Mount the chassis in a rack or cabinet.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Power Requirements

    PSU used in your system. 2500W AC Power Requirements The E600i 2500W AC power supply (CAT# CC-E600i-2500W-AC2) can operate at either 100 VAC or 220 VAC. If the E600i is connected to an 100 VAC power supply, it provides up to 1500W. Parameter Specifications...

  • Page 15: Chassis

    Chassis This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your chassis into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. • Unpack the System Components • Install the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar • Mount the Chassis in a Rack • Mount the Chassis in a Cabinet Install the Chassis Installing the chassis is a three-step process: Unpack the System Components...

  • Page 16: Mount The Chassis In A Rack

    To install a equipment rack shelf bar: Step Task Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack. Load the chassis into the lower half of an empty rack to avoid a top-heavy rack. (Figure 4-2). Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward. The smooth side of the bar should face outward. Figure 4-1.

  • Page 17: Mount The Chassis In A Cabinet

    Step Task Insert rack screws in the holes that are not obscured by the front shipping cover (Figure 4-2), and tighten them. Figure 4-2. Rack Mounting the Chassis Remove the screws attaching the front shipping cover, and remove the cover. Insert the remaining mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the rack.
  • Page 18 Chassis...

  • Page 19: Fan Tray

    Fan Tray This chapter provides instructions to install and remove the chassis fan tray. • Install the Fan Tray • Remove the Fan Tray The fan tray ensures proper temperature and airflow. A temperature sensor in the fan tray controls fan speed according to Table 5-1.

  • Page 20: Install The Fan Tray

    Install the Fan Tray To install the fan tray: Step Task Slide the connector end of the fan tray into the fan tray slot at the top rear of the chassis. Push the tray until the connector engages the backplane and the fan tray is flush with the chassis. Secure the fan tray to the chassis by tightening the captive screws.

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    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

    Each independent power source should have a dedicated circuit breaker sized in accordance with your local electrical codes. CAUTION: Before removing and replacing a power supply unit, determine if the E600i is in full redundancy or non-redundant mode. Operating in non-redundant mode will require a complete system power off when removing and replacing a power supply.

  • 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 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. ATTENTION: Cette unité...

  • Page 25: Dc Power Entry Modules

    You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote power source in your equipment rack. Verify that your cables are: • rated for at least 80A service to allow for a fully loaded E600i system at low input voltage per your local electrical codes •...

  • 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 E-Series chassis and includes the following sections: • Install RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs • Remove RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs Route Processor Modules The system requires at least one Route Processor Module (RPM), two RPMs provide redundancy. Chassis slots R0 and R1 are RPM slots.

  • Page 30: Line Cards

    There are seven line card slots numbered 0 through 6. The ports are numbered from the top, starting from WARNING: The line card temperatures in E600i slots 0 and 1 rise above 80 F if traffic is flowing at line rate in a fully loaded chassis.

  • Page 31: Sfm Front Panel And Leds

    SFM Front Panel and LEDs Table 7-2 describes 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 32: Install Rpms, Line Cards, And Sfms

    Rotate the lever(s) to seat the card in the chassis. Secure card in place by tightening the captive screw(s) on each card. Install blank panels in all unused RPM and line card slots. Figure 7-1. Installing RPMs and Line Cards into the E600i Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs...

  • Page 33: Remove Rpms, Line Cards, And Sfms

    Figure 7-2. Installing SFMs into the E600i Remove RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs You can add, replace, or remove redundant modules without interrupting the system power or system operations. RPMs, line cards, and SFMs are hot-swappable. To remove RPMs and line cards:...
  • Page 34 Step Task Hold the card by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Slide the card out of the slot, and store the card in the original anti-static packaging. If you are not planning to install a new card immediately, install a blank panel. To remove an SFM: Step Task...

  • Page 35: Rpm Ports And Cables

    RPM Ports and Cables This chapter describes standard RPM cables and adapter pin assignments. • Connecting to the Console and Auxiliary Ports • Connecting to the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port There are three ports on the RPM: • Console: A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) port with an RJ-45 jack, is used for system configuration and monitoring.

  • Page 36: Accessing The Console With A Db-9 Adapter

    Figure 8-1. Pinouts for an RJ-45 Connector End of Adaptor 87654321 Table 8-1 displays the RJ-45 console port pin assignments. Table 8-2 displays the RJ-45 auxiliary port pin assignments. Table 8-1. Console Port (RJ-45) Pin Assignments Signal Input/Output NC (unused) Output Output Input...

  • Page 37: Accessing The Console With A Db-25 Adapter

    Table 8-3. Pin Assignments between the E-Series Console and a DTE Terminal Server E-Series RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Terminal Server Console Port Adapter Device Signal RJ-45 pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-9 Pin Signal Accessing the Console with a DB-25 Adapter You can connect to the console using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ-45 to a DB-25 female DTE adapter.

  • Page 38: Connecting To The 10/100 Ethernet Management Port

    Table 8-5. RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Pin Assignments E-Series RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-25 Modem Auxiliary Port Modem Adapter Signal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-45 Pinout Signal Connecting to the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port Configure the 10/100 Ethernet management port, labeled 10/100 Ethernet on the primary RPM card in to obtain network access to the chassis for management functions like upgrading the FTOS image.

  • Page 39: Air Filter

    To remove the filter, pull it straight out of the chassis. Do not operate the chassis without a filter for longer than 3 minutes to avoid card over-temperature conditions. Figure 9-1. Installing the Air Filter in an E600i Air Filter...
  • Page 40 Air Filter...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Formatting An External Flash Card

    Formatting an External Flash Card New external flash cards must be formatted in the E-Series before use. Flash cards used on systems other than the E-Series as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted in the E-Series flash slot before they can be used. Similar to formatting a new diskette, formatting erases all information stored on the flash card.
  • Page 43 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. Using a Flash Memory Card...
  • Page 44 Using a Flash Memory Card...

  • Page 45: A System Boot

    System Boot This appendix provides instructions to boot the E-Series system from the BOOT_USER prompt. The E-Series System Boot Process When you supply power to the E-Series 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 46 To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt: help • The BOOT_USER # prompt appears after an autoboot interruption. This is the default boot prompt, not the CLI prompt. • Enter help or ? to display a list of available commands and syntax. •...
  • Page 47 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 preconfigured operating system boot parameters, secondary | default} use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields.
  • Page 48 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 49 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 name -------- ------ ------ -------- 11187685 FEB-15-2006 05:37:58 E600i-.bin 11031398 FEB-23-2006 22:42:46 E600i-3.bin 9280984 FEB-17-2006 21:02:36 E600i-2.bin 10778521 FEB-18-2006 22:53:26 E600i-3.1.bin 1787...
  • Page 50 System Boot...
  • Page 51 Alarms The E-Series 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 52: 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 53: Sfms And Alarms

    SFMs and Alarms The number of SFMs present in the system when it boots determines the level of alarms sent when a fifth (redundant) SFM is removed or fails. At boot time, if five SFMs are present and functioning, the E-Series system issues no alarms.
  • Page 54 Alarms...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Dc Power Entry Module Requirement

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Dell Force10 is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications in the equipment.
  • Page 58 (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. WARNING: AC Power cords are for use with Dell Force10 equipment only. Do not use Dell Force10 AC power cords with any unauthorized hardware.

  • Page 59: Safety Standards And Compliance Agency Certifications

    Korea Information 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 60: Product Recycling And Disposal

    Force10 encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Dell Force10 offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.

  • Page 61: D Technical Support

    Requesting a Hardware Replacement 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. Through iSupport you can obtain technical information regarding Dell Force10 products, access to software upgrades and patches, and open and manage your Technical Assistance Center (TAC) cases.

  • Page 62: Contacting The Technical Assistance Center

    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. Information to Submit When • Your name, company name, phone number, and E-mail address Opening a Support Case •...
  • Page 63 • Using the Create Service Request form on the iSupport page (see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center). • Contacting Dell Force10 directly by E-mail or by phone (see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center). Provide the following information when using E-mail or phone: •...
  • Page 64 Technical Support...
  • Page 65 Index Power Supply commands DC PEMs 25 show logging eventlog 63 show tech 63 recycling, switch 60 connecting requesting replacement hardware 62 auxiliary port 35 console port 35 contacting TAC (technical support) 61 show logging eventlog command 63 show tech command 63 specifications DC PEM 25 chassis 55...
  • Page 66 show interface management ethernet 48 Technical Assistance Center (TAC), contacting 61 unpacking 15 WEEE 60 Index...
  • Page 68 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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