Dell C300 Installation Manual

Installing and Maintaining

the C300 System

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Contents

1 About this Guide

Information Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 Overview

C300 System Installation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3 Preparing the Site

Site Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Shipping and Storing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4 Installing C300 Fan Tray

Removing the Fan Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fan Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 Installing RPMs and Line Cards

Route Processor Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

RPM Label and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Line Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Blank Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing the RPMs and Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6 RPM Cables

Connecting the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Accessing the Console with a DB-25 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7 Installing AC Power Supplies

Installing the AC Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Cord Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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8 Installing DC Power Entry Modules

Recommended Normal Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cable and Connector Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing a DC PEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Removing a DC PEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

9 Powering Up

Supplying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

10 Removing and Replacing Components

Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Removing and Replacing Power Supply Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Removing and Replacing a Line Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

11 Installing the Chassis

Safety Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

12 System Boot

Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

13 The Compact Flash Card

Inserting the Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Removing the Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Formatting the Compact Flash Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

A Alarms

AC Supplies and Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

B System Specifications

Physical Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Chassis Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Component Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Component Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Agency Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Product Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

C Contacting Technical Support

The iSupport Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Accessing iSupport Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Contacting the Technical Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Locating Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Requesting a Hardware Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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6 | Contents

About this Guide

This guide provides site preparation recommendations and instructions for installing the Dell Networking

C300 chassis, fan tray, power supply units (supplies), route processor modules (RPMs), and line cards.

The C300 system is packaged with all of the necessary components, including slot blanks for RPMs,

power supplies, and line cards.

Information Symbols and Warnings

The following graphic symbols are used in this document to bring attention to hazards that exist when

handling the C300 and its components. Please read these alerts and heed their warnings and cautions.

Table 1-1

Table 1-1. Information Symbols

Symbol Warning Description

describes symbols contained in this guide.

Note This symbol informs you of important operational information.

Caution This symbol informs you that improper handling and installation could result in equipment damage

or loss of data.

Warning This symbol signals information about hardware handling that could result in injury.

WARNING: The installation of this equipment shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel only.

Read this guide before installing and powering up this equipment. This equipment contains two AC- cords. Disconnect both cords before servicing.

WARNING: Class 1 laser product. ATTENTION: Produit laser de classe 1 WARNUNG: Laserprodukt der Klasse 1

WARNING: This equipment contains optical transceivers, which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser

radiation. Visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the optical transceiver ports when no cable is connected. Avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.

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WARNING: Building Supply Notice for AC Supply Use.This product relies on the building's installation for

short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A international) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors).

ATTENTION: Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit dépend de

l'installation électrique du local. Vérifier qu'un fusible ou qu'un disjoncteur de 120 V alt., 15 A U.S. maximum (240 V alt., 10 A international) est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase (conducteurs de charge).

WARNUNG: Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, daß im Gebäude ein Kurzschluß- bzw.

Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, daß eine Sicherung oder ein Unterbrecher von nicht mehr als 240 V Wechselstrom, 10 A (bzw. in den USA 120 V Wechselstrom, 15 A) an den Phasenleitern (allen stromführenden Leitern) verwendet wird.

WARNING: Building Supply Notice for DC Supply Use: An external disconnect must be provided and be

easily accessible. Dell Networking recommends the use of a 60A circuit breaker.

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ATTENTION: Un interrupteur externe doit être fournis et doit être facilement accessible. Dell Networking

recommande l'utilisation d'un disjoncteur de 60Ampères.

WARNUNG: Eine leicht zugängliche Tren Dell Networking nvorrichtung muss in der Verdrahtung eingebaut

sein. Dell Networking empfiehlt einen 60A Sicherungsautomaten zu benutzen.

CAUTION: Earthing (AKA grounding) connection essential before connecting supply. Always make the

ground connection first and disconnect it last.

CAUTION: Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage. CAUTION: Disposal of this equipment should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. See

Product Recycling and Disposal

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. Pour supprimer tout courant

électrique de l'unité, tous les cordons d'alimentation doivent être débranchés.

WARNUNG: Diese Einheit verfügt über mehr als einen Stromanschluß; um Strom gänzlich von der Einheit

fernzuhalten, müssen alle Stromzufuhren abgetrennt sein.

CAUTION: Lithium Battery Notice: Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with incorrect type. Replace only

with the same type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

ACHTUNG: Explosionsgefahr wenn die Battery in umgekehrter Polarität eingesetzt wird. Nur miteinem

gleichen oder ähnlichen, vom Hersteller empfohlenen Typ, ersetzen. Verbrauchte Batterien müssen per den Instructionen des Herstellers verwertet werden.

ATTENTION: Il y a danger d'explosion s'il a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un type equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

WARNING: Leakage Current (High Touch Current) in AC-powered systems with more than 3+1 power

supplies. The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets by the qualified chassis installer or a qualified electrician.

NOTE: Other cautionary statements appear in context elsewhere in this book.

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Overview

The C300 is a high performance switch/router. The 10-slot system contains two slots for Route Processor

Modules (RPMs) and eight slots for line cards.

Figure 2-1. C300 Chassis (Front View)

Front Mount Bracket

48-Port Line Ca

-Port Fiber Line Card Fan T ray

SFM ACTIVE

Status Master

SFM ACTIVE

BLNK

RJ-45

Alarm

Console

RJ-45

Console

Compact Flash

Reset

Route Processo Module

Line Card Blank

BLNK

BLNK BLNK BLNK BLNKBLNK

AC Power Supply Unit

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AC Power Supp Unit Blank

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Table 2-1. C300 Component Requirements

Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable

Backplane (factory installed) 1 1 No Fan tray 1 1 Yes RPM 1 2 Yes Line card 1 8 Yes AC Power Supply 1 8 Yes

C300 System Installation Process

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The Dell Networking recommended installation process is described below.

Step Task Relevant Section in the Manual

1 Prepare the site. 2 Unpack the chassis and components. 3 Install the chassis in a rack. 4 Install the fan tray. 5 Install the RPMs and line cards. 6 Connect console and management cables. 7 Install the power supplies. 8 Switch on all of the power supplies.

Site Selection Criteria Shipping and Storing Components Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack Installing C300 Fan Tray Installing RPMs and Line Cards RPM Cables Installing AC Power Supplies Powering Up

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Preparing the Site

Site Selection Criteria

Before beginning the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your C300 meets the following safety requirements:

• It is in a restricted access area.

• It is in a dry, clean, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled room, that is away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight.

• It is away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise.

• Power supply is adequate for power requirements.

• Connect the C300 System to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local

electrical codes.

WARNING: The C300 does not have a main disconnect device installed. It is the responsibility of the installer to provide a suitable disconnecting device in the building installation and ensure that it is located/ installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

• It is positioned in a rack with adequate space in the front, rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation, access to cables, and maintenance access.

• Allow at least six inches (16 cm) of clearance around the side intake and exhaust vents.

• Allow at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) between two C300s or an C300 and another side airflow

chassis.

• Allow at least 18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack.

NOTE: The C-Series does not have an air filter, so take special care in making sure that the installation site

and the chassis itself are cleaned regularly.

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Rack Mounting

When you prepare your equipment rack:

• Make sure that the rack is bolted to the floor and braced to a wall or ceiling.

• Make sure that the rack is permanently grounded to earth ground. The equipment rack must be grounded to the same ground point used by the service in your area.

• The AC cord is the primary ground.

When you install the chassis, use a level to ensure the chassis is installed level.

Requirements

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There are two types of power supplies: Power Supply 1200W-AC and Power Supply 1600W-AC. The

minimum and the redundant power supplies required to operate is listed in the table below. Dell Networking recommends the redundancy configuration.

Minimum with

Voltage Minimum PSUs

Redundant PSUs

Power Supply 1200W-AC/Power Supply 1600W-AC

Power Supply 1200W-AC 200-240 2 3 Power Supply 1600W-AC 200-240 1 2

100-120 2 3

The C300 requirements are given below:

Table 3-1. System Specifications

Parameter Specifications

Nominal Input Voltage 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz Maximum AC Power Supply Input Current

(Based on 1200 W output for 100/120 V and 1600 W 200/240 V lines)

Maximum System Power Input 9,667 KVA @ 100/120 V

Maximum Thermal Output at 100/120V 9,235 BTU/hour Maximum Thermal Output at 200/240V 9,299 BTU/hour

14 A @ 100 V per AC Power Supply 11 A @ 120 VAC per AC Power Supply 9 A @ 200 VAC per AC Power Supply 7 A @ 240 VAC per AC Power Supply

12,596 KVA @ 200/240 V

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Shipping and Storing Components

CAUTION: Do not transport a C300 chassis with the components (line cards, supplies, and RPMs) installed in

the chassis. Place the components in their original protective shipping packaging and original shipping position. Shipping components installed in the chassis or without their protective packaging, might damage the components or the chassis backplane.

If you do not install your C300 System and components immediately , Dell Networking recommends you properly store components (including all extra field-replaceable parts) until you are ready to install them.

Follow these indoor storage guidelines:

• Storage temperature should remain constant ranging from -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).

• Non-condensing relative humidity should be maintained with 5 to 95%.

• Store on a dry floor, away from direct sunlight, heat, and air conditioning ducts.

• Store in a dust-free environment.

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16 | Preparing the Site

Installing C300 Fan Tray

The C300 chassis contains one field-replaceable fan tray. There are two types of fan tray that may be

installed: C300 variable speed fan tray contains six fans that run at varying speeds depending on system temperature, C300 fixed speed fan tray contains six fans that run at a constant speed. For both types of trays, air flows through the C300 system toward the fans (right to left) and is exhausted on the fan-side of the chassis. The fan tray is accessible from the front of the chassis.

Contact Dell Networking Technical Support if you have questions concerning the fan tray for your system.

NOTE: To ensure proper temperature and airflow control, the fan tray must always be installed and operating

properly.

NOTE: The C300 does not have an air filter so take special care in making sure that the installation site and

the chassis itself are cleaned regularly.

Figure 4-1. Inserting the Fan Tray

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To install the fan tray:

Step Task

1 Slide the connector end into the fan slot (see 2 Gently push on the front of the tray until it stops. The fan tray should be flush with the chassis. 3 Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the fan tray into place by tightening the screws at the top and bottom of

the fan tray.

NOTE: The fan tray LED will remain lit when the chassis is ed up and the fan tray is functioning properly.

Figure 4-1

Removing the Fan Tray

A fan tray failure or a failure of a fan within a fan tray is recognized by a red fan tray LED, a lit RPM

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alarm LED, and, if configured, an SNMP trap and alarm event. The failure requires a replacement of the entire fan tray . While you replace the fan tray, the C300 system operates safely for approximately two (2) minutes at an ambient temperature of 77° F (25° C).

To remove the fan tray, you must be able to pull the fan tray completely out of the slot (at least 20 inches)

NOTE: The fan tray must always be installed to ensure proper temperature and airflow control.

CAUTION: Fan blades rotate at high speeds and may cause injury if touched. Adhere to the following

instructions to avoid possible injury.

To remove the fan tray:

Step Task

1 Unscrew the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray. 2 Use the handle to pull the fan tray out approximately two inches from the back of the chassis (

until the fan blades stop rotating (up to 30 seconds), then completely remove the fan tray.

Figure 4-1

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Fan Speed

C300 variable 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 4-1

shows the sensor temperature

that determines the fan speed.

Table 4-1. Fan Speed and Temperature

Degrees Celsius Fan Speed

Less than 45° C (Low) 2400 RPM Between 45 and 55° C (Med) 3200RPM Above 55° C (High) 4000 RPM

C300 fixed speed fan speed is constant and does not change with temperature.

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Installing RPMs and Line Cards

The C300 System accommodates eight line cards and two RPMs.

Route Processor Modules

The C300 system requires the installation of at least one Route Processor Module (RPM); two are

recommended.

• One RPM provides 48 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card.

• Two RPMs provides 96 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card.

RPMs are designed to be installed in either the R0 or R1 slot (see line cards slots. RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation.

NOTE: If your system contains two RPMs, both RPMs must contain the same software image.

RPM Label and LEDs

Table 5-1

Table 5-1. RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions

Section Label Description

Management Console Port Use this RJ-45 jack for the initial system boot, as well as system configuration and

Alarm LED Red: Major Alarm—a critical condition exists (such as a severe over temperature condition).

describes the RPM LED states and the RPM front panel.

monitoring. Modem connection is not supported on the Console.

10/100/1000 Ethernet

Use this non-routable Ethernet port to download images and manage the system. FTP and

Telnet operations are supported. This port is an RJ-45.

Port LEDs:

L/A: Blinking Amber: 100M speed Solid Amber: 1G speed Off: 10M speed Speed: Blinking Green: Link detected/ Activity Solid Green: Link detected/ No Activity Off: No Link/ Card Offline

See

Alarms

for more information.

Flashing red: Minor Alarm—a serious condition exists (such as a single fan failure or a line card failure). See

Unlit: no alarm conditions.

Alarms

for more information.

Figure 2-1

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Table 5-1. RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions (continued)

Section Label Description

Flash Slot Use the compact flash card (external compact flash memory card) slot to store and retrieve

boot and system images.

In Use LED 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.

Master LED Indicates that this RPM is the Primary RPM.

Green: primary Unlit: secondary/ fatal error/ booting

Reset Button Use this recessed reset switch to reset the RPM by inserting a small object, such as a pen tip,

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SFM Active Green: Switch Fabric is active

Status LED Green: operational

to depress the button.

Unlit: Switch Fabric is inactive

Red: card problem state Flashing green: booting/ diagnostics Unlit: in standby mode or is off

Line Cards

Line cards are hot-swappable. Any line card can be inserted into any line card slot. Line card slots are labeled 0 to 7; these labels can be seen when the fan tray is installed. Do not force line cards into the RPM slot.

Line card LEDs are described in the documentation specific to each line card. Refer to the installation documentation that came with the card for to understand LED appearance and meaning.

Blank Panels

Blanks are required in empty slots to control airflow for adequate system cooling, personal safety, and EMI containment during operation.

The blank panels do not have board components or connector pins. Align the blank with the guides and

gently slide toward the backplane.

NOTE: All chassis slots must be installed with operational modules or blanks. Always replace cards and blank

panels immediately.

Installing the RPMs and Line Cards

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 or line cards. Place RPMs and line cards on an antistatic surface when they are not installed.

NOTE: Unlock the levers before inserting the line card into to chassis. Fully engage the locking mechanism

once the card has been inserted; not doing so will cause damage to the card below when that card is inserted.

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NOTE: The fan tray face panel has slot number markings for the RPMs and line cards. Insert the fan tray

before the line cards to simplify RPM and line card installation.

Step Task

1 Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs (see

levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position. See

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2

Figure 5-1. Depress the thumb tabs

Figure 5-2. Extend the levers

) in the ejector

2 Hold the card assembly by the metal carrier edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. 3 Align the card with the guide, and gently slide it into any line card slot until the card is about halfway into the slot.

NOTE: Use the markings on the fan tray to determine which slots are for the RPMs and which are for the line

cards.

4 Continue sliding the line card until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane.

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Step Task

5 Rotate the levers towards the card to seat the backplane connectors and line card in place. Push on the knurled

section of the levers until the thumb tabs pop up and lock the unit in place. See

Figure 5-3. Close the levers

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Figure 5-4. Press the knurled section of the lever

Figure 5-3

and

Figure 5-4.

NOTE: Installing a card without fully engaging the locking mechanism will damage the EMI seal on the card

below it when that card is inserted.

6 Install a blank panel in all slots that do not have a card and secure it with the screws provided.

NOTE: The blank panels for RPMs and line cards are different sizes (RPM blanks are smaller); be sure that

blank panels are installed in the correct slots.

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Figure 5-5. Installing a Line Card

Card Guide

Card Lever

Figure 5-6. Installing an RPM

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Card Lever

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Dell C300 Installation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this Guide

Information Symbols and Warnings

Related Documents

Overview

C300 System Installation Process

Preparing the Site

Site Selection Criteria

Rack Mounting

Requirements

Shipping and Storing Components

Installing C300 Fan Tray

Removing the Fan Tray

Fan Speed

Installing RPMs and Line Cards

Route Processor Modules

RPM Label and LEDs

Line Cards

Blank Panels

Installing the RPMs and Line Cards