Dell Force10 S50N and S50V Systems Quick Start Guide Regulatory Model: S50N/S50V
Dell Force10 S50N and S50V Systems Quick Start Guide Regulatory Model: S50N/S50V
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. If you purchased a Dell n Series computer, any references in this publication to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable.
About this Guide This document is intended as a Quick Start Guide to get new systems up and running and ready for configuration.
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1 Installing the Hardware This guide assumes all site preparation has been performed before installing the chassis. Installing the Chassis To install the S50 chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you complete the installation procedures in the order presented below. NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, the installation instructions below apply to both the S50N and S50V chassis. Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the switch or its field replaceable units.
Step Task 1 Dell Force10 recommends that one person hold the chassis in place while a second person attaches the brackets to the posts. 2 Attach the bracket "ears" to the rack or cabinet posts, using two screws for each bracket. Ensure the screws are tightened firmly. Attach a Ground Cable to the S50N and S50V Chassis The S50V and S50N switches have both AC (3-prong plug receptacle) and DC (-48V terminal-type) connections on the back of the unit.
You must provide your own cables to connect to the power source. Cables must be sized for 11.5 A service at no more than -48VDC input (per NEC in the United States; internationally, follow local safety codes.). Connect the grounding cable to the FG terminal first, then connect the opposite end to the appropriate grounding point at your site to ensure an adequate chassis ground.
CAUTION: You can insert and connect XFP transceivers while the switch is operating. You can also disconnect and remove XFP transceivers while the switch is operating. However, inserting or removing the module is not supported; it can crash or lock up the switch, requiring a reboot. CAUTION: The CX4 module does not use transceivers. However, you can use a CX4 cable with an XFP port by inserting a CX4 XFP converter (catalog name GP- XFP-1CX4) into the slot.
• All protective covers are in place. • Blank panels are installed if optional modules are not installed. NOTE: A US AC power cable is included in the shipping container for powering up an AC power supply. All other power cables must be ordered separately. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the system and its components.
Power Supplies On both the S50N and S50V, either the AC or DC power supplies alone are sufficient to power the switch. When both AC and DC power supplies are connected, they act in roughly a 60%/40% load-sharing mode. WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, make sure the system is grounded properly. If you do not ground your equipment correctly, excessive emissions may result. Use a qualified electrician to ensure that the power cables meet your local electrical requirements.
Environmental Parameters Parameter S50N and S50N-DC Specifications S50V Specifications Temperature Operating: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) Non-operating (storage temperature): -40° to 158°F (40° to 70°C) Operating: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) Non-operating (storage temperature): -40° to 158°F (40° to 70°C) Maximum thermal output S50N: 531 BTU/Hour S50V: 497 BTU/Hour Maximum altitude No performance degradation to No performance degradation to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Relati
DC Power Requirements Parameter S50N and S50N-DC Specifications S50V Specifications Nominal input voltage -48V to -54V -48V to -54V Maximum current draw S50N-DC: 3.6 A at -48 VDC S50V: 11.5 A @ -48VDC Maximum power consumption S50N: 102W S50V: 470W (790W using current-sharing AC and DC inputs) S50N-DC: 136W Installing Power Supplies The S50N and the S50V are shipped with power supplies installed and are not hot-swappable.
2 Installing the Software 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; the exit command moves you up one command mode level. Console Access Access the command line through a serial console port or a Telnet session. When the system successfully boots, you enter the command line in the EXEC mode.
Step 1 Task Install the RJ-45 copper cable that is shipped with the S50V system into the console port. CAUTION: You must install a straight-through RJ-45 copper cable (a standard Ethernet cable) into the console port. This is different from many other implementations that require an Ethernet crossover cable (or rollover cable). If connecting to a terminal server and using a crossover cable, daisychain another crossover cable to effectively get a straightthrough cable connection.
Table 2-1. Pin Assignments for Console Port Signal RJ-45 Pinout GND 4 GND 5 TXD 6 NC 7 NC 8 Default Configuration A version of FTOS is pre-loaded onto the chassis, however the system is not configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default hostname, which is Force10). 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.
• Characters within the string can be letters, digits, and hyphens. Task Command Syntax Command Mode Create a new host name. hostname name CONFIGURATION Access the System Remotely You can configure the system to be accessed remotely by Telnet. The S50N and S50V chassis do not have a dedicated management port. Configure any port on the chassis to be the port through which you manage the system and configure an IP route to that gateway.
Configure the Enable Password The EXEC Privilege mode is accessed by the enable command. Configure a password as a basic security measure. When using a console connection, EXEC Privilege mode is unrestricted by default; it cannot be reached by a VTY connection if no password is configured. There are two types of enable passwords: • enable password stores the password in the running/startup configuration using a DES encryption method.
Assign Interfaces to a VLAN A port may either be an untagged member of a single VLAN, or a tagged member of perhaps multiple VLANs. • Untagged Ports — ports that do not append an 802.1Q VLAN tag to frames on egress, and do not accept tagged frames on ingress (tagged frames are dropped). Untagged ports must be connected to VLAN-unaware devices. • Tagged Ports — ports that append an 802.1Q tag to frames on egress, and accept only tagged frames on ingress (untagged frames are dropped).
Connecting the Chassis to the Network Once you have completed the hardware installation and software configuration, you can connect to your company network by following your company’s cabling requirements.
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