Dell Force10 S4820T System Getting Started Guide Publication Date: December 2012 Regulatory Model: S4820T
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Contents 1 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Description . 3 Hardware Overview Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Status 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents IEEE Standards . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing the Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Navigating CLI Modes . Console Access Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode. Configure a Host Name 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . .
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About this Guide This document is intended as a Getting Started Guide to get new systems up and running and ready for configuration. For complete installation and configuration information, refer to the documents listed in Table 1-1. Table 1-1.
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1 Introduction This document provides basic information about the S4820T switch, including how to install the switch and perform the initial configuration. For information about how to configure and monitor switch features, refer to the User’s Configuration Guide, which is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/support.
The S4820T solution is optimized to provide 10Gbps throughput for distances of up to: 4 • 330 feet (100 meters) over Cat6, 6A, and 7 shielded copper cable and Cat6A UTP copper cable • 181.
Hardware Overview This section contains information about device characteristics and modular hardware configurations for the S4820T switch. The S4820T has the following physical dimensions: • 434 x 460 x 43.5 mm (W x D x H). • 17.09 x 18.11 x 1.71 inches (W x D x H).
Fans The S4820T has stock keeping units (SKUs) that support the following configurations. Installation of the fans is done as part of the factory install based on SKU type. The power supply units (PSUs) are to be installed at the customer site (refer to Power Supplies).
Front Panel Figure 1-2 shows the S4820T front panel. Figure 1-2. S4820T Front Panel 10GBase-T Ports USB 2.0 Port QSFP+ Ports The front panel includes: • 48 fixed 10GBase-T and four fixed QSFP+ ports • One USB 2.0 port NOTE: The light emitting diodes (LEDs) display for System is on the front panel. The fan and power status indicators are on the back panel.
System Status You can view S4820T status information in several ways, including LEDs and boot menu options. You can also view status information through the command line interface (CLI) show commands and with simple network management protocol (SNMP). For more information about these options, refer to the FTOS Command Line Reference Guide and FTOS Configuration Guide for the S4820T System. As shown in Figure 1-3, the S4820T includes LED displays on both the I/O and PSU side of the chassis. Figure 1-3.
Table 1 lists the LED definitions for the S4820T system. Table 1.
Table 1-1. 10GBT Ethernet Port LEDs Feature Detailed Description Link LED • Off – No Link • Solid green –Link on 10Gbps speed • Solid Amber –Link on 100M or 1Gbps speeds Activity LED • Off – No Link • Blinking green – Transmit/Receive is active Table 1-2. QSFP+ Port LEDs Feature Detailed Description Link LED • Off – No Link • Solid green –Link on 40Gbps speed • Solid Amber –Link on other speeds Activity LED • Off – No Link • Blinking green – Transmit/Receive is active Table 1-3.
Installation Unpacking the Switch Package Contents When unpacking each switch, make sure that the following items are included: • One S4820T switch • One RJ-45 to DB-9 female cable • Two sets of rail kits (no tools required) • One PSU • One AC power cord (country/region specific) • Getting Started Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information • Warranty and Support Information • Software License Agreement Unpacking Steps NOTE: Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately
Power Supplies The S4820T supports two hot-swappable power supplies units (PSUs) and fans that provide cooling for the system. The S4820T supports AC and DC power supplies with two air-flow directions (I/O to PSU and PSU to I/O). Two PSUs are required for full redundancy, but the system will operate with a single PSU. NOTE: If you use a single PSU, you must install a blank plate in the other PSU slot. Dell Force10 recommends using power supply 1 (PSU1) as the blank plate slot.
Install an AC or DC Power Supply To install an AC or DC power supply, follow these steps: NOTE: The PSU slides into the slot smoothly. Do not force a PSU into a slot as this may damage the PSU or the S4820T chassis. NOTE: Ensure that the PSU is correctly installed. When the PSU is correctly installed, the power connector is on the left side of the PSU and the status LED is at the top of the PSU NOTE: If you use a single PSU, you must install a blank plate in the other PSU slot.
Rack Mounting the Switch You may either place the switch on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly into a 19" wide, EIA-310-E- compliant rack (four-post, two-post, or threaded methods). The Dell ReadyRails™ system is provided for 1U front-rack, and two-post installations. The ReadyRails system includes two separately packaged rail assemblies and two rails that are shipped attached to the sides of the switch. WARNING: This is a condensed reference.
Installing the Dell ReadyRails System The ReadyRails rack mounting system is provided to easily configure your rack for installation of your switch. The ReadyRails system can be installed using the 1U tool-less method or one of three possible 1U tooled methods (two-post flush mount, two-post center mount, or four-post threaded).
Two-post Flush-mount Configuration: 1 For this configuration, you must remove the castings from the front side of each ReadyRails assembly. Refer to Figure 1-6, item 1. Use a Torx driver to remove the two screws from each front flange ear (on the switch side of the rail) and remove each casting. Retain the castings for future rack requirements. It is not necessary to remove the rear flange castings. Figure 1-6.
4 Repeat this procedure for the second rail. Two-post Center-mount Configuration: 1 Slide the plunger bracket rearward until it clicks into place and secure the bracket to the front post flange with two user-supplied screws. Refer to Figure 1-7, item 1. Figure 1-7. Two-post Center-mount Configuration 2 Slide the back bracket towards the post and secure it to the post flange with two user-supplied screws. Refer to Figure 1-7, item 2. 3 Repeat this procedure for the second rail.
Four-post Threaded Configuration: 1 For this configuration, you must remove the flange ear castings from each end of the ReadyRails assemblies. Use a Torx driver to remove the two screws from each flange ear and remove each casting. Refer to Figure 1-8, item 1. Retain the castings for future rack requirements. 2 For each rail, attach the front and rear flanges to the post flanges with two user-supplied screws at each end. Refer to Figure 1-8, item 2. Figure 1-8.
Installing the Switch You can mount the switch in the 1U front-rack or 1U two-post (flush and center) configurations. The following is an example of a 1U front-rack configuration. For the 1U two-post (flush and center) configurations, you can slide the switch into the rails in the same manner as the four-post configurations. 1U Front-rack Installation You must configure the rails that are attached to the switch. 1 Attach the switch rails (inner chassis members) to the S4820T switch.
2 After both switch rails are installed, line them up on the previously mounted Ready-Rails and slide the switch in until it is flush with front of rack. About three inches prior to full insertion, the rail locking feature engages to keep the switch from inadvertently sliding out of the rack and falling.
Technical Specifications Operate the product at an ambient temperature not higher than 40°C. Lithium Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type. Dispose of the batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 1.71 inches (43.5 mm) Width 17.09 inches (434 mm) Depth 18.
Power Requirements Parameter Specifications Power supply 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz Maximum current draw per system 4 A @ 398.02watts/100vac 2 A @ 398.02watts/200vac Maximum power consumption 398.02 Watts Reliability MTBF 355,178 hours NOTE: The table below represents the DC PSU’s capabilities and does not represent the S4820T operation. DC Input Specification The power supply operates within all specified limits over the following input voltage range. min/max input voltage range −40.
IEEE Standards The S4820T switch complies with the following IEEE standards: •802.1AB LLDP •802.1ag Connectivity fault Management •802.1D Bridging, STP •802.1p L2 Prioritization •802.1Q VLAN Tagging, Double VLAN Tagging, GVRP •802.1s MSTP •802.1w RSTP •802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) •802.3ac Frame Extensions for VLAN Tagging •802.3ad Link Aggregation with LACP •802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-X) •802.3ba 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GBase-SR4, 40GBase-CR4) on optical ports •802.
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2 Performing the Initial Configuration Navigating CLI Modes The FTOS prompt changes to indicate the CLI mode. You must move linearly through the command modes, with the exception of the end command which takes you directly to EXEC Privilege mode and the exit command which moves you up one command mode level. Console Access NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be sure you have a terminal emulation program already installed on your PC.
To set up the RS-232/RJ-45 console port, follow these steps: Step Task 1 Install an RJ-45 copper cable into the console port. Use a rollover cable to connect the S4820T console port to a terminal server. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the DTE terminal server.
Default Configuration A version of FTOS is pre-loaded onto the S4820T system; however, the system is not configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default host name, which is FTOS). You must configure the system using the CLI. Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode Use the switchport command in INTERFACE mode to enable Layer 2 data transmissions through an individual interface.
Access the System Remotely You can configure the S4820T system to be accessed remotely by Telnet. The system has a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is separate from the IP routing table. To access the system remotely, follow these steps: Step Task 1 Configure an IP address for the management port (Configure the Management Port IP Address). 2 Configure a management route with a default gateway (Configure the Management Route).
Configure the Management Route Define a path from the S4820T to the network from which you are accessing the S4820T remotely. Management routes are separate from IP routes and are used to manage the S4820T through the management port. To configure a management route, follow this step: Task Command Syntax Configure a management route ip-address/mask management route to gateway the network from which you are accessing the system.
To configure the enable secret password, follow this step: Task Command Syntax Command Mode Create a password to access EXEC Privilege mode. enable [password | secret] [level level] [encryption-type] password CONFIGURATION Create a Port-based VLAN The Default VLAN (VLAN 1) is part of the system startup configuration and does not require configuration. To configure a port-based VLAN, you must create the VLAN and then add physical interfaces or port channel (LAG) interfaces to the VLAN.
To view which interfaces are tagged or untagged and to view which VLAN the interfaces belong, use the show vlan command. To view just the interfaces that are in Layer 2 mode, use the show interfaces switchport command in EXEC Privilege mode or EXEC mode. To tag frames leaving an interface in Layer 2 mode, you must assign that interface to a port-based VLAN to tag it with that VLAN ID.
Assign an IP Address to a VLAN VLANs are a Layer 2 feature. For two physical interfaces on different VLANs to communicate, you must assign an IP address to the VLANs to route traffic between the two interfaces. The shutdown command in INTERFACE mode does not affect Layer 2 traffic on the interface. NOTE: You cannot assign an IP address to the Default VLAN, which, by default, is VLAN 1. To assign another VLAN ID to the Default VLAN, use the default vlan-id vlan-id command.
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