E600i TeraScale Installation Guide
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Contents 1 About This Guide Information Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 Site Preparation Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Equipment Rack and Cabinet Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Line Cards and RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Formatting an External Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Copying Files to the External Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 A System Boot The E600i System Boot Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt . . . . . . . . . .
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1 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 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 69.
2 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: 1 The site is in a restricted access area.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. If you are replacing an AC power supply, you must replace all the PSUs in your system with the new versions.
3 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. The RPM is the core for routing and control operations.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
Table 3-1. E600i Hardware Component Operating Requirements Summary Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable Backplane (factory installed) 1 1 N Air filter (factory installed) 1 1 Y Fan tray* 1 1 Y RPMs 1 2 Y Line cards 1 7 Y SFMs 4 5 Y Power Supplies: 2500 AC Power Supply OR DC PEMs 2 1 4 2 Y Y Cable management system 0 1 Y Cable management system cover 0 1 Y *Fan tray is field replaceable, but must be replaced within 1 minute of removing it.
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4 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 • Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet Unpacking the E600i System WARNING: The E600i packaging and contents weigh approximately 400 pounds.
Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar UP UP F www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 4-1. To install a equipment rack shelf bar: Step Task 1 Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack. 2 Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward. The smooth side of the bar should face outward. 3 Attach the bar to the equipment rack brackets using the mounting screws provided by the rack manufacturer.
To install the chassis into a prepared rack: Step 1 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. 2 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.
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5 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. Always wear an ESD-preventative wrist or foot-heal ground strap when handling chassis components.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 5-2. Inserting Fan Tray into Fan Slot FN00080A 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. Table 5-1.
6 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. Table 6-1.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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; four power supply units are required for power supply redundancy.
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. Conductor size must also conform to your local electrical codes. The following are Dell Force10 supplied plug types.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step Task 5 Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. 6 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 est équipée de plusieurs raccordements d'alimentation.
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. Figure 6-5.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Loosen the retaining screw and remove PEM safety cover (Figure 6-6). Figure 6-6. Removing the DC PEM Safety Cover CAUTION breaker - Turn off power bef source circuit ACHTUN ore accessing terminal G - Ver s. jeder Wa rtung Hau ptschalt er Always rep after ser lace safety cover vicing CAUTION - Unit source connec may have more tion. Rem than one Do not ove plug in power while ene all supply con nection rgized.
To remove a PEM: Step Task 1 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. 2 Power off the remote power source, and then verify that the PEM status LED and Voltage LED are unlit. To be completely sure that power is off, measure the voltage across the negative (-) and positive (+) source DC leads using a voltmeter.
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7 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. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling RPMs, SFMs, or line cards.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com You can hot-insert a second RPM into a running system without performance interruption or software intervention. A second RPM for redundant functionality provides uninterrupted operability if the system transitions from the active RPM to the standby RPM. The standby RPM constantly performs updates and receives the same configuration information received by the active RPM. The standby RPM also performs diagnostics on its subsystems.
Step 5 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. Installing RPM into the E600i FN00079A To install line cards and RPMs: Step Task 1 Remove the line card from its box and carefully remove the line card from the anti-static packaging.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. Below is an example of the messages that appear: %POLLMGR-2-ALT_RPM_STATE: Alternate RPM is present %IRC-6-IRC_COMMUP: Link to peer RPM is up %RAM-6-RAM_TASK: RPM1 is in Standby State.
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. Green: operational Amber: fault detected Flashing green: booting Unlit: in secondary mode or power is off Line Card LEDs Line card LEDs are described in the documentation specific to each line card.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 7-2.
SFM Front Panel and LEDs Table 7-2 defines the SFM front panel and LED displays. Table 7-2.
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8 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: • Console. A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) port with an RJ-45 jack, is used for system configuration and monitoring. Modem connections are not supported on this port. • Auxiliary.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. Figure 8-1 displays the pinouts in an RJ-45 port. Figure 8-1. Pinouts for an RJ-45 Connector End of Adaptor 87654321 Table 8-1 displays the RJ-45 console port pin assignments.
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. Table 8-3.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 RJ45 to a DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled “MODEM”). Table 8-5 lists the pin assignments. Table 8-5.
9 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step 4 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. Ensure that the fan is properly installed. Verify the power source. If the fan impeller LED remains unlit, replace the fan impeller.
10 Removing and Replacing Parts This chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing E600i components.
Fan Tray FN0076A www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 10-1. 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). Blanks must be installed in any empty power supply slot.
Follow the steps below to remove and replace a 2500W AC Power Supply. Step Task 1 Flip the switch on the power supply to the OFF position. 2 Unplug the power cord from the AC Power Supply and the AC power outlet. The power supply cord is the main disconnect device. Loosen the power cord retainer thumb screw. Rotate the retainer clockwise away from the power cord and remove the power cord from the socket. Figure 10-2.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 10-3. DC PEM Label Voltage 'good' LED Handle Status LED 48V in Status Over Current Protector Finger Barrier Studs CC-E600-PWR-DC FN00095a CAUTION - Use copper conductors only -48/-60Vdc 75A 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. There are no field serviceable parts inside the PEM unit.
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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step 4 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. 5 Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and SFM in place. 6 Secure the SFM in place using the provided screw.
To remove and replace the air filter: Step Task 1 Pull the air filter straight out of the chassis to remove. 2 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.
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11 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 • Removing the External Flash Memory Card • Copying Files to the External Flash • Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash External Flash Memory Card Overview Each RPM card is designed with a slot to accommodate an external flash memory card (slo
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. To format the flash card: Step Task 1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM.
Figure 11-1. dir Command Example Force10#dir slot0: Directory of slot0: 1 -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.
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A 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. Observe the process on your console monitor and note the message output on the display.
To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt: 1 help or ? • 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. • Enter syntax help to display syntax information and variable descriptions. • Some display output you are given the option to continue the help screen display or to stop q.
4 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: 5 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 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.
9 dir flash: dir slot0: Use the dir flash: command to list files stored on the internal flash device. 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 -----------------11187685 FEB-15-2006 05:37:58 11031398 FEB-23-2006 22:42:46 9280984 FEB-17-2006 21:02:36 10778521 FEB-18-2006 22:53:26 1787 FEB-23-2006 22:42:46 name -------E600i-.bin E600i-3.bin E600i-2.bin E600i-3.1.
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B 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 • high temperature on SFMs. A major alarm is any fault that may render the E600i non-functional. A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the E600i. You can monitor alarm conditions on the E600i system through the console, LEDs, and audible alarms.
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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.
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C 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 (backplane and air filter) 81 pounds (36.
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SFM and RPM Power Requirements Module Power Requirement in Watts (in BTUs) SFM 60W (210 BTU/hour) RPM 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. WARNING: AC Power cords are for use with Dell Force10 equipment only.
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 • EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products—Part 2: Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems • FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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.
D 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.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 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 TAC Information to Submit When Opening a Support Case Log in to iSupport at http://www.force10networks.com/support/, and select the Service Request tab.
Requesting a Hardware Replacement To request replacement hardware, follow these steps: Step Task 1 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. 2 Request a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from TAC by opening a support case. Open a support case by: • Using the Create Service Request form on the iSupport page (see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 72).
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