Installing the Z9000 System Publication Date: October 2012
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Contents 1 Preface About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 The Z9000 System Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Orderable Z9000 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Install a Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Install a New AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Install a New DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Replace a Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Technical Support The iSupport Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Accessing iSupport Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Contacting the Technical Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Requesting a Hardware Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Preface About this Guide This guide provides Z9000 site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting, inserting optional modules, and connecting to a power source. After you have completed the hardware installation and power-up of the Z9000 system, for software configuration information, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for the Z9000 System and for Command Line Interface (CLI) information, refer to the FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for the Z9000 System.
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2 The Z9000 System Introduction The Dell Force10 Z9000 platform is a next-generation switch/router product designed to meet the requirements for distributed data center cores. It is a two-rack unit (RU) chassis that supports 32 ports of 40GE QSFP+ or 128 ports of 10GE SFP+ (with breakout cables). The Z9000 includes an RS-232 console port and a management port for system access.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Orderable Z9000 Components You can order the Z9000 in several different configurations. You can also order optional modules and optics separately. Table 2-1.
To successfully install the Z9000, ensure that you have the following: • Z9000 chassis • Optics (Optics must be ordered separately, they do NOT come with the base system.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports • External serial RS-232 port (RJ45 type) • Remote management port • 32-port 40G QSFP+ ports • USB-A port • USB-B port • SSD drive System Status You can view the Z9000 status information in several ways, including Light Emitting Diodes (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) traps.
The Z9000 system LEDs are: • • • • • System status (SYS) Power status (PSU) Alarm status (ALM) System locator beacon (LOC) System reset (Reset) Table 2-3.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-4. Port LED Displays Feature QSFP+ Port LED Description Link LED: • Green—Link up on this port When the QSFP+ ports are operating in 40G mode, the left-most LED is lit. When the ports are operating in 4x10G mode, only the LEDs associated with an active port are lit.
3 Site Preparations The Z9000 is suitable for installation as part of a Common Bond Network (CBN). It can be installed in: • network telecommunication facilities • data centers • other locations where the National Electric Code (NEC) applies This chapter contains the following sections: • Site Selection • Cabinet Placement • Rack Mounting • Grounding • Fans and Airflow • Power • Storing Components For more information about Z9000 specifications, refer to Specifications.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cabinet Placement Only install the Z9000 in an indoor cabinet designed for use in a controlled environment (as described in Site Selection). Do not install the Z9000 in an outside plant cabinet. The cabinet must meet the following criteria: • Minimum cabinet size and airflow according to the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard. • Minimum of five inches (12.7 cm) between the intake and exhaust vents and the cabinet wall.
The system is powered-up as soon as the power cord is connected between the system and the power source. CAUTION: Always disconnect the power cable before the power supply slots are serviced. CAUTION: The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
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4 Install the Z9000 To install the Z9000 system, Dell Force10 recommends completing the installation procedures in the order presented below. Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the Z9000 or its Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To attach the brackets to the system, follow these steps: Step Task 1 Take the brackets and screws out of their packaging. 2 Attach the brackets to both sides of the system using four screws for each bracket. Attach the bracket so that the “ear” faces to the outside of the system.
Step Task (continued) Attach the bracket “ears” to the rack or cabinet posts using two screws for each bracket. Ensure the screws are tightened firmly. The example shows the mounting on the I/O side, but you can use either side. 1 I/O side Rack/Cabinet Post Rack/Cabinet Mounting Ears Attach the Ground Cable Use a single M4x0.7 screw to attach the ground cable to the system. The cable itself is not included with the Z9000.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step Task (continued) As shown, attach the one-hole lug to the system using the supplied screw with the captive internal tooth lock washer. Torque the screw to 20 in-lbs. 3 p Grounding point 40G/4x10G QSFP+ ports Attach the other end of the ground cable to a suitable ground point. The rack installation “ears” are not a suitable grounding point. 4 Install the QSFP+ Optics The Z9000 has 32 QSFP+ optical ports. For supported optics, refer to http://www.force10networks.
Splitting QSFP Ports to SFP+ Ports The Z9000 supports splitting a single 40G QSFP port into four 10G SFP+ ports using one of the supported breakout cables. For the system to recognize the port type change, you must enter the stack-unit portmode command. For example: stack-unit stack-unit port number portmode quad • stack-unit: Enter the stack member unit identifier of the stack member to reset. Range: 0 to 7. • number: Enter the port number of the 40G port to be split. Range: 0 to 124 in increments of 4.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 4-1. The SSD SSD Handle Remove the Solid State Drive To remove and replace a SSD, follow these steps: Step Task 1 Shut down the system. 1 Loosen the retaining screws on the SSD. 2 Use the handle to pull the SSD out of the slot. 3 Remove the SSD and set it aside. 4 Use the SSD handle to slide the replacement SSD into the slot and firmly press it in place. 5 Finger tighten the retaining screws. 6 Restart the system.
WARNING: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the Z9000 system and its components. Power Up Sequence When the system powers up, the fans come on at high speed. The fan speed slows as the system boots up. The SYS Light Emitting Diode (LED) does not light up until the boot-up sequence is complete. When the boot-up is complete, the SYS LED is steadily lit green.
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5 Power Supplies The Z9000 is designed to support two hot-swappable power supply units (PSUs). The Z9000 supports AC and DC power supplies with two air-flow directions (normal and reversed). 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. The PSUs are field replaceable.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Be sure that the DC power source is turned off before attaching the cables to the DC connectors on the Z9000. Power Supply 0 (PSU0) is on the top of the Z9000; power supply 1(PSU1) is on the bottom of the Z9000 system. Install a New AC Power Supply Figure 5-1. AC Power Supply PSU0 Fan Modules PSU1 Securing Screw Cable Connector Grab Handle To install a new AC power supply, follow these steps: NOTE: The PSU slides into the slots smoothly.
To install a new DC power supply, follow these steps: NOTE: The PSU slides into the slot smoothly. Do not force the PSU into a slot as this may damage the PSU or the chassis Step Task 1 Take the PSU out of the shipping box. 2 Remove the small plastic cover over the DC cable connectors. Do not throw the cover away as you will replace it when you complete the installation. 3 Ensure that the DC power source is turned OFF. 4 Use the grab handle to slide the PSU into the power supply bay.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 30 Replace a DC Power Supply To replace a DC power supply, follow these steps: NOTE: The PSU slides into the slot smoothly. Do not force the PSU into a slot as this may damage the PSU or the chassis. Step | Task 1 Turn the DC power source OFF. 2 Remove the small plastic cover over the DC cable connectors. Do not throw the cover away as you will replace it when you complete the installation. 3 Disconnect the power cable from the PSU.
6 Fans The Z9000 comes from the factory with one power supply and four fan modules installed in the system. If two or more fans are installed and running, the fan modules are hot-swappable. The Z9000 supports two airflow direction options. Do not mix airflow directions; only a single airflow direction can be used in a system. If the airflow directions are mismatched, the system powers down in one minute. • Normal—airflow is from the I/O panel to the power supply. The grab-handle is labeled Exhaust.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a new fan module, follow these steps: Step Task Twist the latching screws so that the fan screen detaches from the system as shown in the following figure. 1 Fan modules PSU0 PSU1 Latching screw Latching screw Fan screen 32 | 2 Remove the screen and set it aside. 3 Take the fan module out of the shipping box. 4 Use the grab handle to slide the module into the bay. 5 Tighten the securing screw on the side of the module.
Replace a Fan Module To replace a fan module, follow these steps: Step 1 Task Twist the latching screws so that the fan screen detaches from the system. PSU0 Fan Module 0 Fan Module 1 Fan Module 2 Fan Module 3 Grab Handle PSU1 Screw 2 Remove the fan screen and set it aside. 3 Loosen the securing screw on the side of the module. CAUTION: You must complete steps 4 and 5 within one minute or the system will power down. 4 Use the grab handle on the module to slide it out of the bay.
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7 Access Ports The Z9000 has two management ports available for system access—a console port and a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-B port. The USB-B ports act exactly the same as the console port. The terminal settings are the same for both access ports. Access the RJ-45/RS-232 Console Port On the I/O side of the Z9000 system, the RJ-45/RS-232 console port is labeled in the upper right-hand corner as shown in the following figure. Figure 7-1.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Access the RJ-45/RS-232 Console Port with a DB-9 Adapter You can connect to the console using an RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter along with the RJ-45 rollover cable if the DTE has a DB-9 interface. Table 7-1 lists the pin assignments. Table 7-1.
To access the USB-B console port, follow these steps: Step Task 1 Power on the PC (Dell Force 10 recommends using the XP operating system). 2 Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the PC. 3 Connect the USB-B end of cable into the USB-B console port on the Z9000. 4 Power on the Z9000. 5 Install the necessary USB device drivers (you will need an internet connection). For assistance, contact Dell Force10 Technical Support.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 7-3. SSD Drive SSD Handle Components The following SSD option is available: • Z9000 Solid State Drive (Force10 Catalog# Z9000-SSD | Dell Part Number: 2HYHT) Install an SSD To install an SSD, follow these steps: Step Task 1 Shut down the system. You cannot hot-swap the SSD; you must reboot the system to recognize a new or reseated SSD. 1 Take the SSD out of the shipping box. 2 Use the grab handle to slide the SSD into the slot. 3 Restart the system.
6 drw- 8192 Mar 30 1919 10:31:04 CORE_DUMP_DIR 7 d--- 8192 Mar 30 1919 10:31:04 ADMIN_DIR --More-- Copy Files to and from the SSD To copy files to or from the SSD, use the copy command. For example: Copy from an FTP site to the SSD: FTOS#copy ftp://myusername:mypassword@10.10.10.10//FTOS/FTOS-ZB-8.3.11.0.bin slot0:/ / Destination file name [FTOS-ZB-8.3.11.0.bin.
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8 Specifications This chapter contains the following sections: • Chassis Physical Design • Agency Compliance Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height Width Depth Chassis weight Rack clearance required 3.48 inches (8.8 cm) 17.32 inches (44.0 cm) 24.00 inches (61.00 cm) 50.3 lbs (approx.) (22.8 kg) Front: 5-inches (12.7 cm) Thermal dissipation Rear: 5-inches (12.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com DC Power Requirements Parameter Specifications Nominal input voltage Maximum DC power supply input current Maximum system power input -40 to -60 VDC 16.5 A @ -48 VDC 789 W IEEE Standards The Z9000 complies with the following IEEE standards: • 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet • 802.3ab 1000Base-T • 802.1p L2 Prioritization • 802.1Q VLAN Tagging, Double VLAN Tagging (Q in Q), GVRP • 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol • 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol • 802.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com WARNING: Use the AC Power cords with Dell Force10 equipment only. Do not use Dell Force10 AC power cords with any unauthorized hardware.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Emissions • International: CISPR 22: 2006, Class A • Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2006, Class A • Canada: ICES-003, Issue-4, Class A • Europe: EN55022 2006 (CISPR 22: 2006), Class A • Japan: VCCI V3/ 2007.04 Class A • USA: FCC CFR47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Immunity • EN 300 386 v1.3.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. Users of EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive, as shown above, must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling and recovery of WEEE.
Step Task (continued) Remove the card. 4 Battery Replacement The lithium battery is not field replaceable. Only authorized personnel should remove and replace the lithium battery. If the battery requires replacement, contact Dell Force10 Technical Support. WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the Z9000 and its components.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step 4 Task (continued) Lever the battery up against the coin cell clip (the hold-down lead on top of the battery) far enough to provide room for the battery to be lifted above the edge of its retainer. Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators.
Figure 8-1. The European WEEE Symbol For California: Perchlorate Material—Special handling may apply. For more information, refer to: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5 Chapter 33. Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials.
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9 Technical Support This chapter contains the following sections: • The iSupport Website • Contacting the Technical Assistance Center • Requesting a Hardware Replacement 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 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 1 Task Determine the part number and serial number of the component you wish to replace. • To list the numbers for all the components installed in the system, use the show hardware command. 2 Request a 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).
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