Installing and Maintaining the C300 System
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Contents 1 About this Guide Information Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 Overview C300 System Installation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3 Preparing the Site Site Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Installing DC Power Entry Modules Recommended Normal Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Cable and Connector Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Installing a DC PEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Product Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 C Contacting Technical Support The iSupport Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Accessing iSupport Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 About this Guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations and instructions for installing the Dell Networking C300 chassis, fan tray, power supply units (supplies), route processor modules (RPMs), and line cards. The C300 system is packaged with all of the necessary components, including slot blanks for RPMs, power supplies, and line cards.
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Related Documents For more information about the C300 system, refer to the following documents: • FTOS Command Reference for C-Series • FTOS Configuration Guide for C-Series About this Guide | 9
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2 Overview The 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. C300 Component Requirements Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable Backplane (factory installed) 1 1 No Fan tray 1 1 Yes RPM 1 2 Yes Line card 1 8 Yes AC Power Supply 1 8 Yes C300 System Installation Process The Dell Networking recommended installation process is described below. Step 12 | Task Relevant Section in the Manual 1 Prepare the site. Site Selection Criteria 2 Unpack the chassis and components.
3 Preparing the Site Site Selection Criteria Before beginning the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your 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. • It is away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise. • Power supply is adequate for power requirements.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Rack Mounting When you prepare your equipment rack: • Make sure that the rack is bolted to the floor and braced to a wall or ceiling. • Make sure that the rack is permanently grounded to earth ground. The equipment rack must be grounded to the same ground point used by the service in your area. • The AC cord is the primary ground. When you install the chassis, use a level to ensure the chassis is installed level.
Shipping and Storing Components CAUTION: Do not transport a 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.
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4 Installing C300 Fan Tray The C300 chassis contains one field-replaceable fan tray. There are two types of fan tray that may be installed: C300 variable speed fan tray contains six fans that run at varying speeds depending on system temperature, C300 fixed speed fan tray contains six fans that run at a constant speed. For both types of trays, air flows through the C300 system toward the fans (right to left) and is exhausted on the fan-side of the chassis.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install the fan tray: Step Task 1 Slide the connector end into the fan slot (see Figure 4-1). 2 Gently push on the front of the tray until it stops. The fan tray should be 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 will remain lit when the chassis is ed up and the fan tray is functioning properly.
5 Installing RPMs and Line Cards The C300 System accommodates eight line cards and two RPMs. Route Processor Modules The C300 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. • Two RPMs provides 96 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card. RPMs are designed to be installed in either the R0 or R1 slot (see Figure 2-1). Do not force RPMs into line cards slots.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. Unlit: not in use. Master LED Indicates that this RPM is the Primary RPM.
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 1 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. See Figure 5-2. Figure 5-1. Depress the thumb tabs Figure 5-2.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step 5 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 and Figure 5-4. Figure 5-3. Close the levers Figure 5-4. Press the knurled section of the lever NOTE: Installing a card without fully engaging the locking mechanism will damage the EMI seal on the card below it when that card is inserted.
Figure 5-5. Installing a Line Card Card Guide Card Lever fnC0005mp Figure 5-6.
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6 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: • 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 1 NC (unused) - 2 DTR Output 3 TxD Output 4 GND - 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 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.
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7 Installing AC Power Supplies The C300 has eight power supply slots at the front-bottom of the chassis (Figure 7-1). There are two types of power supplies: Power Supply 1200W-AC and Power Supply 1600W-AC. The slots accept either of the AC Power Supply Units (PSUs). 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-2. AC Power Supply Handle l O Switch AC Power Receptacle Power LED Retaining Pin Threaded Hole Power Supply Retaining Pin fnC0002mp 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. Power Supply Unit LED Description Status Description Off The unit is off. Flashing Green Warning: the unit is beyond temperature and/or current limits.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing the AC Power Supply WARNING: Use only the power cord supplied with the power supply. Do not supply power to your C300 system until the power supplies, blank panels, fan tray, RPMs, and line cards have been installed. WARNING: The C300 operates in either of two voltage ranges. Each range supports a different power supply configuration.
Table 7-2. PoE Ports per Power Supply 1200W-AC Power Supply Units Max PoE Ports 1 — 2 — 3 System Redundancy 4 96 5 192 6 288 7 384 8 PoE Redundancy Power Over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) The C-Series can transmit power to Ethernet devices over the signal pairs of an Unshielded 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 802.3at-compliant devices via ports that are enabled with PoE+.
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8 Installing DC Power Entry Modules The C300 has eight 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 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Rated for 60A service to allow for a fully loaded C300 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 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. Insert 2 DC PEMs in Slots 0 and 7 fn 00 02 lp Figure 8-2. 5 Secure the PEM in place by tightening the retaining latch on each module so that the arrow points down (Figure 8-2).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step Task (continued) 7 Remove the outer nuts and washers from each of the remaining studs. 8 Connect the -48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote sources. a Verify that the remote source is in the OFF position. b Locate the appropriate studs on the PEM front panel. • The two top studs (furthest from the GND) are the return (+48V DC) connection. The cable attached to these studs is typically red.
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 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 or 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 Supplying WARNING: Never operate the C300 System without a fan tray. WARNING: The C300 operates in either of two voltage ranges. Each range supports a different supply configuration. As a safety precaution, do not install more than the recommended maximum number of PSUs (given by the table below), as this causes high leakage current. Install blank panels in all unused PSU slots.
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~ ). The console monitor will display the default BOOT_USER # prompt. Refer to “Alarms” on page 61 for instructions to continue the boot process.
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10 Removing and Replacing Components This section provides instructions for removing and replacing the following 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 C300 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).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 10-1. Fan Tray (Left) Connector Fan Blades fnC0004mp To remove and replace the fan tray: Step Task 1 Unscrew the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray. 2 Use the handle to pull the fan tray out approximately two inches from the chassis. Wait 30 seconds, until the fan blades stop rotating, then completely remove the fan tray. 3 Insert the new fan tray into the chassis.
To remove and replace a supply: Step Task 1 If the chassis is in the non-redundant power supply configuration, shut down the chassis. If you are removing a redundant power supply, toggle the switch on the power supply to the OFF (bottom) position. 2 If applicable, disconnect the power cable from the AC power source and the front of the power supply. 3 Pull the power supply out of the slot using the handle. 4 If you are not replacing the power supply, insert a panel blank.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step Task (continued) 2 Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs (see Figure 10-2) in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position. See Figure 10-3. Figure 10-2. Depress the thumb tabs Figure 10-3. Extend the levers 3 Pull the card by the card levers until it is out of the slot. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins.
To remove and replace a C300 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 10-4) in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position. See Figure 10-5. Figure 10-4. Depress the thumb tabs Figure 10-5. Extend the levers 3 Pull the card by the card levers until it is out of the slot.
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11 Installing the 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 C300 chassis only from the bottom. Lifting by the chassis shelves or power supply openings will 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 Step 1 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. Figure 11-1. Installing the Equipment Rack Bar fnC0008mp 52 | 2 Attach the bar to the rack (see Figure 11-1) using the mounting screws provided with your rack.
Step 4 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.
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12 System Boot When you supply power to the C300 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>.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt, use the following commands: Command help or ? boot change {primary | secondary | default} Purpose • Enter help or ? to display a list of available commands and syntax. • Enter syntax help t display syntax information and variable descriptions. If your configuration displays no pre-configured operating system boot parameters, use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields.
Command show interface management ethernet interface management ethernet ip address ip-address ip-address-mask Purpose (continued) • Use the show interface management ethernet command to display the IP address and network mask of the Management Ethernet port.
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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 C300 systems in your network. NOTE: Use only a Dell Networking Compact memory card in your C300 System.
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 C300 before use.
A Alarms The C300 System generates alarms for the following conditions: • fan tray status • 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 C300 System non-functional. A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the C300 System. You can monitor alarm conditions on the C300 System system through the console and LEDs.
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B 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Component Dimensions Table B-2. Component Dimensions Component Length (in) Width (in) Depth (in) Weight (lb) 48-port 1G Line Card 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.31 4-port 10G XFP Line Card 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.31 8-port 10G XFP Line Card 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.31 8-port 1G SFP+ Line Card 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.31 48-port 1G SFP Line Card 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.31 48 Port 10/100/1GE-POE+ 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.31 48-port 1G PoE Line Card 15.25 13.75 1.75 5.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Agency Compliance The C300 system is designed to comply with the following 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.
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. WARNING: AC cords are for use with Dell Networking equipment only. Do not use Dell Networking AC cords with any unauthorized hardware.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • 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 • EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products—Part 2: Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems • FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.
shown in Figure B-1, is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive. Figure B-1. The European WEEE Symbol In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life.
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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 Downloading Software Updates Log in to iSupport, and select the Software Center tab. 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: Dell-Force10_Technical_Support@Dell.com Web: www.force10networks.com/support/ Telephone: US and Canada: 866.965.5800 International: 408.965.
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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