Installing and Maintaining the C7004/C150 System
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Contents 1 About this Guide Information Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 Overview C7004/C150 System Installation Process Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 Preparing the Site Site Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing AC Power Supply Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power Cord Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 8 Installing DC Power Entry Modules Recommended Normal Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Contacting Technical Support The iSupport Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Accessing iSupport Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Contacting the Technical Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Locating Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . .
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1 About this Guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations and instructions for installing the Dell Networking C7004/C150 chassis, fan tray, power supply units (PSUs), route processor modules (RPMs), and line cards. The C-series system is packaged with all of the necessary components, including slot blanks for RPMs, power supplies, and line cards.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com WARNING: Building Supply Notice for AC Power Supply Use: This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). ATTENTION: Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit dépend de l'installation électrique du local.
2 Overview The C7004/C150 is a high performance switch/router. This 6-slot system contains two slots for Route Processor Modules (RPMs) and four slots for line cards (Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Step | Task Relevant Section in the Manual 3 Install the chassis in a rack. Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack on page 16 4 Install the fan tray. Fan Tray on page 45 5 Install the RPMs and line cards. RPMs and Line Cards on page 19 6 Connect console and management cables. Management Cable Pinout on page 25 7 Install the power supplies. AC Power Supply Units on page 29 8 Switch on all of the power supplies.
3 Preparing the Site Site Selection Criteria Before beginning the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your C7004/ C150 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. • It is away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise. • It is near an adequate power source.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Requirements 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 Networking recommends the redundancy configuration.
Save the protective packaging in which your line cards, RPMs, power supplies, and fan tray arrived. The packaging can be used in case you experience trouble with a component and must return it to Dell Networking. Place the components in their original protective shipping packaging and original shipping position. NOTE: Do not transport the chassis with the components (line cards, power supplies, and RPMs) installed.
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4 Installing the C7004/C150 Chassis Safety Considerations 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 C7004/C150 chassis only from the bottom. Lifting by the chassis shelves or power supply openings might damage the chassis. WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 16 Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack Follow these steps to install the chassis into a 19-inch equipment rack: Step 1 Task Dell Networking recommends that you install a 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. Figure 4-1.
Step 4 Task Insert screws (provided with your rack) through the chassis rack-mounting bracket and into the equipment rack, and tighten them (Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2.
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5 RPMs and Line Cards The C7004/C150 system accommodates four line cards and two Route Processor Modules (RPMs). Route Processor Modules The C7004/C150 system requires the installation of at least one RPM; two are recommended. • One RPM provides each line card with 48 Gigabits of backplane bandwidth. • Two RPMs provides each line card with 96 Gigabits of backplane bandwidth. RPMs can be installed in either the R0 or R1 slot as shown in Figure 2-1 on page 9. Do not force RPMs into card slots.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 5-1. Section RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions (continued) Label Alarm LED Flash Description Red: Major Alarm—a critical condition exists (such as a severe over-temperature condition). See Appendix , Alarms, on page 57 for more information. Flashing red: Minor Alarm—a serious condition exists (such as a single fan failure or a line card failure). See Appendix , Alarms, on page 57 for more information. Unlit: No alarm conditions.
Installing RPMs and Line Cards WARNING: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling RPMs or line cards. Place RPMs and line cards on an antistatic surface when they are not installed. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. CAUTION: Unlock the levers before inserting the line card into the chassis.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step 5 Task Rotate the levers toward 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, as shown in Figure 5-3 and Figure 5-4. CAUTION: Installing a card without fully engaging the locking mechanism might damage the EMI seal on the card below it when that card is inserted. 6 Figure 5-3. Closing the Levers Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-5. Installing a Line Card Card Guide Card Lever Figure 5-6.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing RPMs and Line Cards 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 C7004/C150 requires at least one RPM to operate. The system enters a software-defined powerdown state if you remove the only RPM. To remove a C7004/C150 RPM or line card: Step Task 1 Unplug any network interface cables connected to the card.
6 Management Cable Pinout 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: • 9600 baud rate (To avoid autobaud input, the default is set to a 9600 BPS.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 6-1. Console Port (RJ-45) Pin Assignments Pin Signal Input/Output 5 GND - 6 RxD Input 7 DSR Input 8 NC (unused) - Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter You can connect to the console using an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and an 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.
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7 AC Power Supply Units The C7004/C150 has six power supply slots at the bottom front of the chassis (Figure 7-1). CAUTION: Do not install the Power Supply 1200W-AC and Power Supply 1600W-AC in the same chassis. 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 7-1. AC Power Supply Location Retaining Latch Retainer Figure 7-2.
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. AC Power Supply Unit LED Description Status Description Off The unit is off. Flashing Green Warning: the unit is beyond temperature and/or current limits. Solid Green The unit is functioning properly Flashing Red The unit has failed, possibly due to temperature or current beyond its limits. Solid Red The unit is switched on but either unplugged or has low input voltage.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com PoE Ports per Power Supply 1600W-AC at Lowline Power Supply Units Max PoE Ports 1 24 2 32 (System Redundancy) 3 110 4 188 5 192 6 PoE Redundancy 7 N/A 8 N/A Power Over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) The C-Series can transmit power to Ethernet devices over the signal pairs of an Shielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable. A maximum of 30.0 Watts (at 53 Volts) can be transmitted over a link. The chassis transmits power to connected IEEE 802.
WARNING: Building Supply Notice: This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). ATTENTION: Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit dépend de l'installation électrique du local. Vérifier qu'un fusible ou qu'un disjoncteur de 120 V alt., 15 A U.S.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 34 Step 5 Task (continued) If you are not replacing the power supply, insert a panel blank. 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. Conductor size must also conform to your local electrical codes.
8 Installing DC Power Entry Modules The C7004/C150 has six power supply slots at the front-bottom of the chassis (Figure 8-2). The slots accept either AC power supplies (PSUs) or DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs). Dell Networking does not support the use of a combination of AC and DC. • If you select DC, the C7004/C150 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 2.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Rated for 60A service to allow for a fully loaded C7004/C150 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. File unplated connectors, braided straps, and bus bars to a shiny finish.
Step 4 Task (continued) Slide the PEM into either power slot 0 or 2 (see (Figure 8-2). If you are installing redundant PEMS, install in both slots 0 and 2. NOTE: Fill all empty slots with blank panels (power supply blank). Figure 8-2. Insert 2 DC PEMs in Slots 0 and 2 Over-Current Switch Safety Cover Handle Retaining Latch BLNK fn003lp fn003lp BLNK BLNK BLNK Power Supply Blank 5 Secure the PEM in place by tightening the retaining latch on each module so that the arrow points down (Figure 8-1).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step Task (continued) Connect the -48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote power sources. Verify that the remote power source is in the OFF position. Locate the appropriate studs on the PEM front panel. 8 • The two right-handed studs (furthest from the GND) are the return (+48V DC) connection. The cable attached to these studs is typically red. • The two left-handed studs (closest to GND) are the -48 V DC connection.
Status LED The status LED indicates the condition of the PEM. Table 8-3. Status LED Descriptions LED Display Meaning Description Off Off 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. This warning takes precedence over the temperature warning. Flashing Green Over-Temperature Warning The temperature is above the temperature warning threshold. Solid Green Power On The PEM is running normally.
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9 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 is properly secured and grounded. • The chassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack. • Make sure the ambient temperature around the unit (which may be higher than the room temperature) is within the limit specified for the unit. • Make sure there is sufficient airflow around the unit.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step Task In an AC power supply, the LEDs should be green. If these LEDs are not lit green: 4 • Check that the unit is properly installed. • Verify the power source. • If the power supply cannot be verified, power off all modules and replace the unit. The fan tray LED should be green (online). You should be able to hear the air flowing through the chassis.
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10 Fan Tray The C7004/C150 chassis contains one field-replaceable fan tray. There are two types of fan tray that may be installed: C7004/C150 variable speed fan tray contains six fans that run at varying speeds depending on system temperature, C7004/C150 fixed speed fan tray contains six fans that run at a constant speed. For both types of trays, air flows through the C7004/C150 system toward the fans (right to left) and is exhausted on the fan-side of the chassis.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing the Fan Tray To install the fan tray: Step Task 1 Slide fan tray into the fan tray slot as shown in Figure 10-1. 2 Gently push on the front of the tray until it is flush with the chassis. 3 Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the fan tray into place by tightening the screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray. NOTE: The fan tray LED remains lit when the chassis is powered up and the fan tray is functioning properly.
11 Removing and Replacing Components This section provides instructions for removing and replacing the following C7004/C150 components: • Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray on page 47 • Removing and Replacing Power Supply Units on page 48 • Removing and Replacing a Line Card on page 49 • Removing and Replacing an RPM on page 49 When a component fails, the C7004/C150 System system triggers an alarm LED (located on the active RPM), disables or changes component Status LEDs, and sends events to the SNMP trap
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step Task 3 Insert the new fan tray into the chassis. Guide the tray firmly into the slot until the fan tray is flush with the chassis. 4 Secure the fan tray into place by tightening the screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Removing and Replacing Power Supply Units WARNING: Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a power supply into that slot.
Removing and Replacing a Line Card WARNING: Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a line card into that slot. After removing a line card, immediately place a panel blank in the empty slot. Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference. You can add, replace, or remove C7004/C150 line cards without interrupting the system power or system operations.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 50 NOTE: The C7004/C150 requires at least one RPM to operate. The chassis powers down if you remove the only RPM. To remove and replace a C7004/C150 RPM: Step | Task 1 Unplug any network interface cables connected to the RPM. 2 Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs (see Figure 11-3) in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position. See Figure 11-4. Figure 11-3.
12 System Boot When you supply power to the C7004/C150 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. 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, Force10>.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Command Purpose • Enter help or? to display a list of available commands and syntax. help or ? • Enter syntax help to display syntax information and variable descriptions. boot change {primary | secondary | default} If your configuration displays no pre-configured operating system boot parameters, use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields. • The primary operating system boot parameters are used in the first attempt to boot the system.
Command Purpose (continued) 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 : /FTOS-CB-1.1.x.y.bin SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: ========================================== No Operating System boot parameters specified! show bootflash This command displays information about the current boot ROM.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Command Purpose (continued) interface management port config 100m interface management port config 10m interface management port config auto-negotiate interface management port config no auto-negotiate interface management port config full-duplex interface management port config half-duplex interface management port config show • Use these commands to set the speed and duplex settings for the Management interface.The default setting is full-duplex and auto-negotiation.
13 The Compact Flash Card Each RPM is designed with a slot (slot0:) to accommodate a Compact Flash card (external Compact Flash memory card). You can use the Compact Flash card to store and retrieve boot and system images. For complex configurations, you can copy your configurations onto the Compact Flash card and then transfer the configuration to other C7004/C150 systems in your network.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To remove the flash memory card: Step Task 1 Make sure that the In Use LED is not lit, and gently depress the flash card in the slot. The card should partially eject out of the slot. 2 Remove the card, and place it in an antistatic bag. Formatting the Compact Flash Card New Compact Flash cards must be formatted in the C7004/C150 before use.
A Alarms The C7004/C150 system generates 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 A major alarm is any fault that would render the C7004/C150 system non-functional. A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the C7004/C150 system. You can monitor alarm conditions on the C7004/C150 system through the console and LEDs.
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B System Specifications This appendix contains the following major sections: • Physical Design • System Power Specifications on page 62 • Component Power Requirements on page 62 • Agency Compliance on page 63 Physical Design NOTE: See Figure B-1 and Figure B-2 on page 61 for the data used for the physical dimensions. Table B-1. Chassis Dimensions Parameter Specifications Height 15.7 inches (39.88 cm) Width 17.5 inches (44.45 cm) Depth 15.3 inches (38.86 cm) Weight 38 lbs (17.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure B-1. Chassis Dimensions Length/Width 17.5 inche s 15.
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Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications • CUS UL (60950-1) • CSA 60950-1-03 • EN 60950-1 • EN 60825-1 • EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment Classification Requirements and User’s Guide • EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products—Part 2: Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems • FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.
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C 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. Dell Networking iSupport provides integrated, secure access to these services.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Technical Documentation Log in to iSupport, and select the Documents tab. This page can be accessed without logging in via the Documentation link on the iSupport page. Contact Information E-mail: support@force10networks.com Web: www.force10networks.com/support/ Telephone: US and Canada: 866.965.5800 International: 408.965.5800 Locating Serial Numbers • The chassis serial number is below the barcode on the sticker on the back of the chassis.
Step 3 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.
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