Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9264F-ON Installation Guide August 2021 August 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: About this guide........................................................................................................... 5 Related documents............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Chapter 2: Z9264F-ON switch....................................................................................................... 6 Introduction............................................
Chapter 7: Fans........................................................................................................................... 30 Components....................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Fan module replacement..................................................................................................................................................
1 About this guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting your switch, inserting modules, and connecting to a power source. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment. NOTE: Only trained and qualified personnel can install this equipment. Read this guide before you install and power up this equipment. This equipment contains two power cords.
2 Z9264F-ON switch The following sections describe the Dell EMC Z9264F-ON switch: Topics: • • • • • • • Introduction Features Physical dimensions LED display Prerequisites Z9264F-ON switch configurations Luggage tag Introduction The Z9264F-ON switch is a two rack unit (RU), full-featured, fixed form-factor top-of-rack (ToR) and end-of-row 1/10/25/40/50/100 GbE switch. In addition, the Z9264F-ON supports two SFP+ ports at 1/10 Mbps with 10 GbE multi-mode and single-mode options.
Figure 3. Z9264F-ON PSU-side view 1. Fan units 2. PSU units Features The Z9264F-ON switch offers the following features: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Sixty-four QSFP28 ports that support 1, 10, 25, 40, 50, and 100 GbE Two SFP+ that support 1 and 10 GbE One MicroUSB type-B console port One RJ-45 serial console port One serial management USB type-A port for more file storage Denverton C3538 4-Core CPU system with 16 GB DDR4 memory and 32 GB SSD storage.
LED behavior The following Z9264F-ON switch LED behavior is seen during open networking installation environment (ONIE) operations: Figure 4. Z9264F-ON LEDs 1. 3. 5. 7. Locator LED Power LED System LED Stack ID LED 2. 4. 6. 8. Fan LED Primary LED Port activity LED Top: RJ-45 Ethernet Console Port LED. Bottom: RJ-45 Ethernet Management Port LED: Left is link; right is activity Table 1.
Table 1. Z9264F-ON switch LED behavior (continued) LED Description ● Flashing yellow—PSU warning event; power continues to operate ● Flashing green, 1.0Hz—Standby mode ● Flashing green, 0.
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Figure 5. Z9264F-ON luggage tag 1. SVC Tag 3. PPID 2. MAC Address 4.
3 Site preparations The Z9264F-ON switch is suitable for installation as part of a common bond network (CBN). You can install the switch in: ● Network telecommunication facilities ● Data centers ● Other locations where the National Electric Code (NEC) applies For more information about switch specifications, see Specifications. NOTE: Install the switch into a rack or cabinet before installing any additional components such as cables or optics.
Rack mounting When you prepare your equipment rack, ensure that the rack is grounded. Ground the equipment rack to the same ground point the power service in your area uses. The ground path must be permanent. Switch ground Dell Technologies recommends grounding your switch. Use the Z9264F-ON switch in a CBN. For more information, see Ground lug assembly. Fans and airflow The Z9264F-ON switch fans support two airflow options: normal and reverse.
● Store on a dry surface or floor, away from direct sunlight, heat, and air conditioning ducts. ● Store in a dust-free environment. NOTE: ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the Z9264F-ON switch and accessories. After you remove the original packaging, place the Z9264FON switch and components on an anti-static surface.
4 NEBS compliance For your switch to be network equipment building system (NEBS) compliant, follow the instructions detailed in this section. To be NEBs compliant, orient your switch in the rack so that the air inlet is from the front aisle and the air exhaust is to the rear aisle.
NOTE: Coat the ground lug assembly with an anti-oxidant compound before crimping. Also, bring any unplated mating surfaces to a clean finish and coat with an anti-oxidant before mating. Plated mating surfaces must be clean and free from contamination. Figure 6. Ground lug assembly 1. Remove the two installed M4 screws from the lower-left side of your switch. NOTE: Keep these screws. 2. Remove the bracket assembly from the shipping bag. 3.
Figure 8. Ground lug assembly attached 8. Attach the other end of the ground wire to your rack ground point. 9. Install your switch into your rack using the Z9264F-ON switch installation.
5 Z9264F-ON switch installation To install the Z9264F-ON switch, complete the installation procedures in the order presented in this chapter. Always handle the switch and components with care. Avoid dropping the switch or its field replaceable units (FRUs). NOTE: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the Z9264F-ON switch and components.
Figure 9. Ground lug assembly 3. Measure and cut a length of ground wire sufficient to reach between the system-installed ground lug assembly and your rack ground point. 4. Crimp the ground cable to the ground lug assembly. a. Coat the bare end of the wire with an antioxidant compound. b. Insert the end of the wire into the ground lug. c. Crimp the ground lug end. 5. Clean the bracket and lug surfaces thoroughly, and apply an antioxidant solution to the mating surfaces. 6.
Figure 11. Ground lug assembly attached 8. Attach the other end of the ground wire to your rack ground point. 9. Install your switch into your rack using the Z9264F-ON installation instructions. Four-post rack assembly Due to the chassis weight, the Z9264F-ON switch does not support a two-post rack installation; you must install the switch in a four-post rack. To install in a four-post rack, follow the instructions in your rack frame kit.
Figure 12. Remove tool-less feature 3. Pull on the tool-less features to remove them from the rack rails. 4. Mount the rack rails directly to the front and back of the rack using two screws and clip nuts at the four mounting points. 5. Attach the inner switch rails to the switch. Line up the rail with the mounting heads and attach the rail to the switch. For more information, see2RU front-rack installation. 6.
1. Align the system with the rails, and slide the system into the rack. 2. Tighten the screws on each side of the front panel, items 1 and 2. To remove the system from the rack, loosen the screws and slide the system out of the rack. Figure 13. Z9264F-ON installation 1. Extra screws to restrict front-back movement of the switch. 2. Main screw 2RU front-rack installation Configure the rails that are attached to the switch. NOTE: For more instructions, see the installation instruction labels on the rail. 1.
Figure 14. Front rack installation NOTE: Do not the use the mounted rack rails as a shelf or a workplace. 3. Tighten the two thumbscrews and rack screws. To remove the switch from the rack or cabinet, press in the two side-release bars on the switch simultaneously and slide the switch forward. Optics installation The Z9264F-ON switch has QSFP28 and SFP+ optical ports. For a list of supported optics, see the specification sheets at www.dell.com/support or contact your Dell EMC Sales representative.
Optics removal Remove an optic by pushing the tab on the optic and sliding the optic from the port. When removing optics with direct attach cables (DACs) from the port, pull the release tab firmly and steadily. Before pulling the release tab, you may need to gently push the optic into the port to ensure that it is seated properly. Do not jerk or tug repeatedly on the tab. Switch start-up Supply power to the Z9264F-ON switch after it is mounted in a rack or cabinet.
2. Disconnect the power source. 3. Label and remove all cables. 4. Remove the switch from the rack. At the same time, press in the two side-release bars on the switch and slide the switch forward. If you are using the fan trays or PSUs in the replacement switch, remove them from the switch. 5. Unpack the new switch. 6. Confirm that the software version of the replacement switch is the same as the previously installed switch.
6 Power supplies The Z9264F-ON switch ships with two AC or DC power supplies. The two PSUs have two air-flow directions, normal and reverse. Normal is from the I/O-side to the PSU-side. Reverse is from the PSU-side to the I/O-side. The PSUs are field replaceable. When running with full redundancy—two power supplies installed and running—you can remove and replace one PSU without disrupting traffic. The DC PSUs are rated -48 to -60VDC, 32A minimum, Tma=45°C, and 500m altitude operation.
The PSUs have an integrated fan, which you cannot replace individually; if the fan integrated in a PSU fails, you must replace the entire PSU. You can replace the fan trays individually. For fan tray replacement procedures, see Fans. WARNING: Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to operate this switch with the safety cover removed. CAUTION: Remove the power cable from the PSU before removing the PSU.
Figure 16. Z9264F-ON PSU installation ● 1—PSU ● 2—Orange release tab 4. Plug in the appropriate AC 3-prongs cable from the switch PSU to the external power source. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if you have a redundant PSU using the second PSU slot on the Z9264F-ON switch. NOTE: The Z9264F-ON switch powers up when you connect the cables between the power supply and the power source. AC or DC power supply replacement CAUTION: Disconnect the power cable before removing the power supplies.
DC power supply to power source connection Each DC powered switch comes with a set containing a prewired, 3-inch 8 AWG, power supply connector and a four-screw wiring block. One set is provided for each DC PSU. Figure 17. DC power connector and wiring block 1. 3. 5. 7. DC wire RTN Captive screws (2) PSU status LED DC wire –48V 2. DC power connector 4. Orange tab 6. DC power socket 1. Strip 0.5 inches of insulation from each of the power connector’s wires, RTN and –48V. 2.
7 Fans The Z9264F-ON switch comes from the factory with two PSUs and four fan modules installed in the switch. The fan modules and the power supplies, which have integrated fans, are hot-swappable. In addition to the power supply modules, you can order and install fan modules separately. The Z9264F-ON switch supports two airflow direction options. Do not mix airflow types in a switch; you can use only a single airflow direction in a switch.
Fan module replacement To request a hardware replacement, see Dell EMC support. CAUTION: Complete the following steps within one minute or the switch temperature could rise above safe thresholds and the switch could shut down: 1. Slide the fan module out of the bay. 2. Slide the replacement module into the bay. Fan air filter replacement Environmental factors can decrease the amount of time required between air filter replacements. Check the environmental factors regularly.
8 Management ports Besides the 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports, the Z9264F-ON switch provides several ports for management and storage. NOTE: The output examples in this section are for reference only. Your output may vary. Topics: • • • Console port access MicroUSB Type-B console port access USB storage mount Console port access The RJ45 console port is on the I/O-side of the Z9264F-ON switch. Figure 19.
MicroUSB Type-B console port access The MicroUSB Type-B console port is on the I/O side of the switch. NOTE: The Z9264F-ON switch uses the Silicon Labs CP2109 USB-B chip. To find the correct USB-B universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter (UART) driver, see https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/ usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers. When you connect the microUSB-B port, it becomes the primary connection and, while connected, all messages are sent to the microUSB-B port. 1.
9 Before you install an OS After powering on the Z9264F-ON switch, it goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the switch is initialized and checks the hardware components to determine if the switch is fully operational before booting. After POST, the switch uses the Grub bootloader. To select an entry, use the up and down arrow keys. Press Enter to select an OS or enter e to edit the commands before booting. Enter c for a command line.
ONIE service discovery ONIE attempts to locate the installer through several discovery methods. To download and run an installer, the ONIE Service Discovery feature follows these steps in order and uses the first successful method found: 1. Search locally attached storage devices for one of the ONIE default installer filenames—for example, onie self update from the USB. 2. Query to the IPv6 link-local neighbors using HTTP for an installer. 3. Discover TFTP-based image from the DHCP server.
10 Specifications This section lists the Z9264F-ON switch specifications. CAUTION: Operate the product at an ambient temperature not higher than 45°C (113°F). CAUTION: Lithium Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type of battery. Dispose of the batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For RoHS information, see Restricted Material Compliance.
Table 6. Environmental parameters (continued) Parameter Specifications Operating humidity 5% to 90% (RH), non-condensing Storage temperature –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) Storage humidity 5% to 90%, non-condensing Maximum thermal output 470 W = 1603.7 BTU/Hr Maximum operational altitude 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) Maximum non-operational altitude 39,370 feet (12,000 meters) Shock Dell EMC Spec SV0115 Table 7.
used in accordance to the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference at their own expense. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.
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. NOTE: Use the AC power cords with Dell EMC equipment only. Do not use Dell EMC AC power cords with any unauthorized hardware. Figure 22. Japan: warning label Korean certification of compliance Figure 23.
China warning Figure 25. China warning Safety standards and compliance agency certifications ● CUS UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition ○ Meets or exceeds Hi Pot and Ground Continuity testing per UL 60950-1. ● CSA 60950-1-03, 2nd Edition ● EN 60950-1, 2nd 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.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN 55024 + A1 + A2 61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Emissions 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker 61000-4-2 ESD 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity 61000-4-4 EFT 61000-4-5 Surge 61000-4-6 Low Frequency Conducted Immunity 61000-6-1 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips/Interruptions Product recycling and disposal You must recycle or discard this switch according to applicable local and national regulations.
11 Dell EMC support The Dell EMC support site provides documents and tools to help you use Dell EMC equipment and mitigate network outages. Through the support site you can obtain technical information, access software upgrades and patches, download available management software, and manage your open cases. The Dell EMC support site provides integrated, secure access to these services. To access the Dell EMC support site, go to www.dell.com/support/.
