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  • Page 1 Installing and Maintaining the C7008/C300 System...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Shipping and Storing Components ........15 4 Installing C7008/C300 Fan Tray Removing the Fan Tray.
  • Page 4 8 Installing DC Power Entry Modules Recommended Normal Operating Conditions ......35 Redundancy .

  • Page 5: Contents

    Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ....... . 68 Product Recycling and Disposal ........68 C Contacting Technical Support The iSupport Website .
  • Page 6 Contents...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Information Symbols and Warnings The following graphic symbols are used in this document to bring attention to hazards that exist when handling the C7008/C300 and its components. Please read these alerts and heed their warnings and cautions. Table 1-1 describes symbols contained in this guide.
  • Page 8 WARNING: Building Supply Notice for DC Supply Use: An external disconnect must be provided and be easily accessible. Dell Networking recommends the use of a 60A circuit breaker. ATTENTION: Un interrupteur externe doit être fournis et doit être facilement accessible. Dell Networking recommande l'utilisation d'un disjoncteur de 60Ampères.

  • Page 9: Related Documents

    Related Documents For more information about the C-Series system, refer to the following documents: • Dell Networking OS Command Reference for C-Series • Dell Networking OS Configuration Guide for C-Series About this Guide...
  • Page 10 About this Guide...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview The C7008/C300 is a high performance switch/router. The 10-slot system contains two slots for Route Processor Modules (RPMs) and eight slots for line cards. Figure 2-1. C7008/C300 Chassis (Front View) Front Mount Bracket 48-Port Line Card Route Processor RJ-45...

  • Page 12: C-Series System Installation Process

    Field-Replaceable Backplane (factory installed) 1 Fan tray Line card AC Power Supply C-Series System Installation Process The Dell Networking recommended installation process is described below. Step Task Relevant Section in the Manual Prepare the site. Site Selection Criteria Unpack the chassis and components.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Site

    Preparing the Site Site Selection Criteria Before beginning the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your C7008/ C300 meets the following safety requirements: • It is in a restricted access area. • It is in a dry, clean, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled room, that is away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight.

  • Page 14: Rack Mounting

    There are two types of power supplies: Power Supply 1200W-AC and Power Supply 1600W-AC. The minimum and the redundant power supplies required to operate is listed in the table below. Dell recommends the redundancy configuration. Depending on the power consumed by the components present in the system, the minimum number of required PSUs is either 1 or 2.

  • Page 15: Shipping And Storing Components

    Shipping and Storing Components CAUTION: Do not transport a C7008/C300 chassis with the components (line cards, supplies, and RPMs) installed in the chassis. Place the components in their original protective shipping packaging and original shipping position. Shipping components installed in the chassis or without their protective packaging, might damage the components or the chassis backplane.
  • Page 16 Preparing the Site...

  • Page 17: Installing C7008/C300 Fan Tray

    NOTE: To ensure proper temperature and airflow control, the fan tray must always be installed and operating properly. NOTE: The C7008/C300 does not have an air filter so take special care in making sure that the installation site and the chassis itself are cleaned regularly.

  • Page 18: Removing The Fan Tray

    (up to 30 seconds), then completely remove the fan tray. Fan Speed C7008/C300 variable 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.

  • Page 19: Installing Rpms And Line Cards

    Installing RPMs and Line Cards The C-Series System accommodates eight line cards and two RPMs. Route Processor Modules The C-Series system requires the installation of at least one Route Processor Module (RPM); two are recommended. • One RPM provides 48 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card. •...

  • Page 20: Line Cards

    Table 5-1. RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions (continued) Section Label Description Flash Slot Use the compact flash card (external compact flash memory card) slot to store and retrieve boot and system images. In Use LED 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.
  • Page 21 NOTE: The fan tray face panel has slot number markings for the RPMs and line cards. Insert the fan tray before the line cards to simplify RPM and line card installation. Step Task Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs (see Figure 5-1) in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position.
  • Page 22 Step Task Rotate the levers towards the card to seat the backplane connectors and line card in place. Push on the knurled section of the levers until the thumb tabs pop up and lock the unit in place. See Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4.
  • Page 23 Figure 5-5. Installing a Line Card Card Guide Card Lever Figure 5-6. Installing an RPM Card Lever Card Guide Installing RPMs and Line Cards...
  • Page 24 Installing RPMs and Line Cards...

  • Page 25: Rpm Cables

    RPM Cables Connecting the Console Port The console port is an asynchronous serial port. If you connect a device to these ports, it must be capable of asynchronous transmission. Your terminal or terminal emulation mode must be set to VT100 with the following settings: •...

  • Page 26: 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 6-2 lists the pin assignments. Table 6-2. Pin Assignments Between the C7008/C300 Console and a DTE Terminal Server C-Series RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9...
  • Page 27 Table 6-3. Pin Assignments Between C7008/C300 Console and DB-25 Adapter C-Series RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-25 Terminal Server System Console Modem Adapter Device Port Signal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-25 Pinout Signal RPM Cables...
  • Page 28 RPM Cables...

  • Page 29: Installing Ac Power Supplies

    The line cards will power down and data may be lost. • The minimum and the redundant power supplies required to operate is listed in the table below. Dell Networking recommends the redundancy configuration. Any surplus power that is available from the system PSU is allocated to the PoE/PoE+ ports.
  • Page 30 Figure 7-1. Power Supply Location Installing AC Power Supplies...
  • Page 31 Figure 7-2. AC Power Supply Handle Switch AC Power Receptacle Power LED Retaining Pin Threaded Hole Power Supply Retaining Pin Each AC power supply has one LED as described in Table 7-1. This LED does not function unless an RPM is installed. Table 7-1.

  • Page 32: Installing The Ac Power Supply

    Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining power supplies. Power Cord Requirements If using a power cord other then a Dell Networking supplied power cord, the power source end of the power cord must have an appropriately sized plug that complies with your local electrical codes.
  • Page 33 The following tables provide a mapping between the supported PoE/PoE+ ports and the PSUs for a system configuration that contains 2 RPMs, variable speed fan tray, and 8 PoE+ Line cards. PoE Ports per Power Supply 1600W-AC at Highline Power Supply Units Max PoE Ports (System Redundancy) PoE Redundancy...
  • Page 34 Power Supply Units Max PoE+ Ports Power Supply 1600W-AC Power Supply 1600W-AC at highline at lowline (System Redundancy) (System Redundancy) Installing AC Power Supplies...

  • Page 35: Installing Dc Power Entry Modules

    AC and DC. • If you select DC, the C7008/C300 requires at least one DC PEM for operation, but Dell Networking recommends a one-plus-one redundancy configuration. Those DC PEMs are inserted in slots 0 and 7.

  • Page 36: Installing A Dc Pem

    • Rated for 60A service to allow for a fully loaded C-Series system per NEC in the United States or internationally, per local safety codes. • Limit voltage drop across the cable length to 0.5V or less. Apply a coat of anti-oxidant paste to unplated metal contact surfaces before you make the cable connections.
  • Page 37 Step Task (continued) Slide the PEM into slot 0 or 7 (see (Figure 8-2). If you are installing redundant PEMs, install in both slots 0 and 7. NOTE: Fill all empty slots with blank panels. Figure 8-2. Insert 2 DC PEMs in Slots 0 and 7 Secure the PEM in place by tightening the retaining latch on each module so that the arrow points down (Figure 8-2).
  • Page 38 Step Task (continued) Remove the outer nuts and washers from each of the remaining studs. Connect the -48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote sources. Verify that the remote source is in the OFF position. Locate the appropriate studs on the PEM front panel. •...

  • Page 39: Status Led

    Status LED The status LED indicates the condition of the PEM. Table 8-3. Status LED Descriptions LED Display Meaning Description No input voltage is present, or the circuit is turned off. Flashing Green Over-Current Warning The load current is above the warning level threshold.
  • Page 40 Installing DC Power Entry Modules...

  • Page 41: Powering Up

    Powering Up Before you supply power to the chassis, Dell Networking recommends that you re-inspect your equipment rack and chassis. Verify that: • The equipment rack or properly secured and grounded. • The chassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack.

  • Page 42: Supplying

    When you supply to the C7008/C300, the system performs a series of -on self tests. RPM and line card LEDs blink as the diagnostic programs run. No user interaction is required at this point. Observe the process on your console monitor.

  • Page 43: Booting From The Boot_User Prompt

    NOTE: Do not press any keys or control sequences at any time during the boot process. Doing so may cause the boot process to terminate. Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt The initial boot operation automatically brings up the system to the runtime CLI. To interrupt the automatic boot process, issue a break key sequence (CNTL ^ or CNTL~ ).
  • Page 44 Powering Up...

  • Page 45: Removing And Replacing Components

    Removing and Replacing Components This section provides instructions for removing and replacing the following C7008/C300 components: • Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray • Removing and Replacing Power Supply Units • Removing and Replacing a Line Card When a component fails, the C-Series System system triggers an alarm LED (located on the active RPM), disables or changes component Status LEDs, and sends events to the SNMP trap and show alarms table (if this feature is configured).

  • Page 46: Removing And Replacing Power Supply Units

    A power supply failure is recognized by a red LED, a lit RPM alarm LED, and, if configured, an SNMP trap. If you are operating your C7008/C300 chassis with a redundant power supply, you can install, remove, or replace a power supply without affecting system operation. If you are operating your C-Series...

  • Page 47: Removing And Replacing A Line Card

    Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference. You can add, replace, or remove C7008/C300 line cards without interrupting the system power or system operations. To remove and replace C7008/C300 line cards:...
  • Page 48 WARNING: After removing an RPM, place a panel blank in the empty slot before powering up the chassis. Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference. NOTE: The C7008/C300 requires at least one RPM to operate. The chassis powers down if you remove the only RPM.
  • Page 49 To remove and replace a C7008/C300 RPM: Step Task Unplug any network interface cables connected to the RPM. Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs (see Figure 10-4) in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position. See Figure 10-5.
  • Page 50 Removing and Replacing Components...

  • Page 51: Installing The Chassis

    NOTE: Use an equipment lift or pallet jack when lifting or moving the chassis. Install the chassis into the rack before inserting chassis components. Lift the C7008/C300 chassis only from the bottom. Lifting by the chassis shelves or power supply openings will damage the chassis.
  • Page 52 Step Task Install the equipment rack bar. This bar enables you to easily position the chassis into the rack and stabilizes the chassis. • Orient the equipment rack bar at the desired location in the rack, with the arrows pointing up and the smooth side facing outward.
  • Page 53 Step Task Insert screws (provided with your rack) through the chassis rack-mounting bracket and into the equipment rack, and tighten them (see Figure 11-2). Figure 11-2. Rack Mounting the Chassis Installing the Chassis...
  • Page 54 Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 55: System Boot

    System Boot When you supply power to the C-Series System, the system performs a series of 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. Observe the process on your console monitor. When the boot process is complete, the RPM and line card Status LEDs remain online (green) and the console monitor displays the command line interface (CLI) prompt, FTOS>...
  • Page 56 To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt, use the following commands: Command Purpose help • Enter help or ? to display a list of available commands and syntax. • Enter syntax help t display syntax information and variable descriptions. boot change {primary | secondary | If your configuration displays no pre-configured operating system boot default}...
  • Page 57 Do not press the break control sequence at any time during the boot/reboot process. Doing so causes the boot process to terminate. Refer to the C-Series Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference for BOOT_USER mode commands and commands for run-time modes.
  • Page 58 System Boot...

  • Page 59: The Compact Flash Card

    Compact Flash Card and then transfer the configuration to other C-Series Systems in your network. NOTE: Use only a Dell Networking Compact memory card in your C-Series System. Additional memory cards can be purchased from Dell Networking.

  • Page 60: Formatting The Compact Flash Card

    New Compact Flash cards must be formatted in the C7008/C300 before use. Flash cards used on systems other than the C7008/C300 as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted in the C7008/C300 flash slot before they can be used. Formatting erases all information stored on the flash card.
  • Page 61 A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the C-Series System. You can monitor alarm conditions on the C-Series System system through the console and LEDs. If you configure the SNMP command ( ), the Dell Networking also sends snmp-server enable traps envmon an SNMP trap.

  • Page 62: Ac Supplies And Alarms

    AC Supplies and Alarms During system boot, if a redundant supply is removed or fails, the Dell Networking generates a minor alarm message. If only two supplies are installed and one of them fails, the software generates an alarm and an SNMP trap (if configured), and lights the RPM alarm LED and supply LED.

  • Page 63: Physical Design

    System Specifications Physical Design Chassis Dimensions Table B-1. Chassis Dimensions Parameter Specifications Height 22.7 inches (57.66 cm) Width 17.4 inches (37.58 cm) Depth 14.4 inches (44.20 cm) Weight 55 lbs (24.95 kg) with factory installed components 152.27 lbs (69.07 kg) fully loaded Mounting Integral rack mount strips for front mounting in a standard 19-inch rack.

  • Page 64: Component Dimensions

    13.75 1.75 5.31 16-port 10GE Line Card 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.31 6-port 40G QSFP Line Card 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.31 C7008/C300 RPM 15.25 13.75 5.275 Fan Tray 1.125 16.125 8.51 Supply Unit 11.75 1.875 5.625 5.065 Line Card Blank Panel 15.25...

  • Page 65: Component Power Requirements

    46-port FlexMedia Line Card 120W 46-port FlexMedia PoE Line Card 120W 16-port 10GE Line Card 120W 6-port 40G QSFP Line Card 110W C7008/C300 RPM 100W Fixed speed fan tray Variable speed fan tray 220W Power Supply Unit 1200W-AC 1200W Power Supply Unit 1600W-AC...

  • Page 66: Agency Compliance

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Dell Networking 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 67: Safety Standards And Compliance Agency Certifications

    (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 cords are for use with Dell Networking equipment only. Do not use Dell Networking AC cords with any unauthorized hardware. Korea (MIC certification)

  • Page 68: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Networking encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Dell Networking offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.
  • Page 69 EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. Dell Networking products, which fall within the scope of the WEEE, are labeled with the crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol, as shown above, as required by WEEE.
  • Page 70 System Specifications...

  • Page 71: C Contacting Technical Support

    Contacting Technical Support The iSupport Website iSupport provides a range of documents and tools to assist you with effectively using Dell Networking equipment and mitigating the impact of network outages. Through iSupport you can obtain technical information regarding Dell Networking products, access to software upgrades and patches, and open and manage your Technical Assistance Center (TAC) cases.

  • Page 72: Locating Serial Numbers

    • Using the Create Service Request form on the iSupport page (see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center). • Contacting Dell Networking directly by E-mail or by phone (see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center). Provide the following information when using E-mail or phone: •...
  • Page 73 Step Task When returning an RMA component, follow the packing and shipping directions in the Return Instructions document that accompanies the replacement component. Alternatively, contact your TAC representative for a replacement copy. Generally, you are instructed to return the RMA component in the original packaging material provided with the replacement, and to label the package with the RMA number.
  • Page 74 Contacting Technical Support...
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