Dell Force10 E1200i Installation Manual

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Contents

1 About This Guide

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

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 The E1200 System

Operating Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 Site Preparation

Site Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cabinet Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fans and Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Storing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 Installing the AC Chassis

Unpacking the E1200 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Standard Front Chassis Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

5 Installing the DC Chassis

Unpacking the E1200 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Standard Front Chassis Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6 Installing Fan Trays

7 Installing AC Power Supplies

Securing the Chassis Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Installing Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

AC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

8 Installing DC Power Supplies

Cable and Connector Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installing DC PEMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

9 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs

Unpacking an RPM or Line Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Important Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing Line Cards and RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

RPMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Blank Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Installing a Second RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

RPM Label and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Line Card LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

SFM Front Panel and LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Line Card Cable Management Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

10 RPM Ports and Cables

RPM Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Accessing the Console with a DB-25 Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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11 Powering Up

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Supplying Power - AC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Supplying Power - DC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Booting to the CLI Prompt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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

12 Removing and Replacing Components

Removing and Replacing Fan Trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Remove an AC Power Supply in a non-redundant installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Remove an AC Power Supply in a redundant installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Removing and Replacing DC Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Remove a DC Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Removing and Replacing line cards or RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Removing and Replacing SFMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Removing and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

A Using a Flash Memory Card

External Flash Memory Card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Inserting the External Flash Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Removing the External Flash Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Formatting an External Flash Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Copying Files to the External Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

B System Boot

The System Boot Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

System Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

C Alarms

Power Supplies and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

AC Power Supplies and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

SFMs and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

D System Specifications

E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

E1200i AC System Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

E1200i DC Chassis Physical Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

E1200i DC System Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Agency Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Electromagnetic Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Product Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

E Technical Support

The iSupport Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Accessing iSupport Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Contacting the Technical Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Requesting a Hardware Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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About This Guide

This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures to rack mount the Dell Force10 E1200 chassis, as well as instructions to install fan trays, power supplies, route processor modules (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards.

This guide also includes instructions for removing and installing field-replaceable parts, including power supplies for both the AC and DC models. The E1200 system is packaged with components necessary for optimal performance, including blank panels for RPM, SFM, and line card slots. Blanks are required in empty slots to ensure adequate system cooling and for EMI containment during operation.

After you complete the hardware installation process and power up the system, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for preliminary software configuration information. E1200i systems run Force10 OS (FTOS™) software. The FTOS Command Reference for the E-Series provides detailed CLI information, and the FTOS Configuration Guide for the E-Series includes FTOS configuration information.

Information Symbols and Warnings

Table 1-1

Table 1-1. Information Symbols

Symbol Warning Description

defines the information symbols used throughout 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 power cords. Disconnect both power cords before servicing.

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

radiation.

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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.

CAUTION: Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage. WARNING: Leakage Current (High Touch Current) in AC-powered systems: AC power cords are secured to

the power inlet using the provided brackets. The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets by the qualified chassis installer or a qualified electrician.

See

Chapter 3, Site Preparation

for more cautions.

Related Publications

For more information about the E1200 system, refer to the following documents:

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• FTOS Configuration Guide for the E-Series

• FTOS Command Reference for the E-Series

• E-Series Network Operations Guide

• Release Notes for the E-Series and FTOS

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The E1200 System

The Dell Force10 E1200 system is a carrier-class, high-capacity aggregation router. The 16-slot modular system provides two slots dedicated for Route Processor Modules (RPMs) and 14 slots for line cards with Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 and routing capabilities.

Operating Overview

The E1200 system requires a Route Processor Module (RPM), at least one line card, and at least eight Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs) for packet processing. The RPM is the core for routing and control operations; all traffic destined to the E1200i terminates on the RPM. Routing table entries are built on the RPM and directed to the forwarding information tables on the line cards.

Software processes, such as Telnet, SNMP, CLI, Layer 2, and Layer 3 functions, are divided among three CPUs for redundancy and speed. Independent software images run on each CPU. Each CPU has its own memory, which isolates processes from each other, increasing reliability. Operating the E1200 system with redundant RPMs enables automatic fail-over redundancy.

Line cards perform all data forwarding operations. Each line card has Dell Force10 proprietary ASICs — the flexible packet classification (FPC) ASIC and the Buffer and Traffic Manager (BTM) ASIC. The FPC accepts packets, feeds packets to input/output ports, handles packet classification (access lists, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 lookups), and packet-marking (Diffserv or 802.1p). The BTM is responsible for all queuing operations.

The internal flash memory device shipped with the RPM contains the boot ROM and runtime images. Each RPM accommodates an external flash memory card that can be used to copy and store system boot, software images, and configuration files. For information about using a flash card, refer to

Using a Flash Memory Card, on page 65

Appendix A,

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Figure 2-1. E1200i AC Chassis Front View

Cable Management System

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Line Card Slots

Switch Fabric Module (SFM)

Line Card Slots

RPM 1

Blank (BLNK)

Air Filter

Air Vents

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AC Power Supply

AC Power Plug

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Figure 2-2. E1200 AC Chassis Rear View

nstalled Fan Tray

locking screw

Empty Fan Tray with Self-closing Door

Ground Connection

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Figure 2-3. E1200i DC Chassis Front View

Cable Management System

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Line Card Slots

Switch Fabric Module (SFM)

Line Card Slots

RPM 1

Blank (BLNK)

DC Power Supply

Air Vents

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DC Power Supply

Air Filter

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Figure 2-4. E1200 DC Chassis Rear View

Installed Fan Tray

Locking screw

Empty Fan Tray with

Self-closing Door

Ground Connection

Table 2-1. E1200 Hardware Component Operating Requirements Summary

Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable

Backplane (factory installed) 1 1 N Air filter (factory installed) 1 1 Y Fan trays 2 2 Y RPMs 1 2 Y Line cards 1 14 Y SFMs 8 9 Y AC Power Supply 2 6 Y DC Power Supply 1 2 Y Cable management system 0 1 Y Cable management system cover 0 1 Y

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To install the E1200 system, Dell Force10 recommends that you perform the installation procedures in the following order:

Step Task Section

1 Prepare the site 2 Unpack the AC chassis and components

Unpack the DC chassis and components

3 Mount the AC chassis

Site Preparation on page 15 Unpacking the E1200 System on page 19

Unpacking the E1200 System on page 23 Standard Front Chassis Mounting on page 20

Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet on page 21

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Mount the DC chassis

Standard Front Chassis Mounting on page 24 Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet on page 25

4 Install the cable management system See the instructions that come with the cable management system. 5 Install components:

• Fan trays

• Power Supplies (including power and grounding cables)

6 Verify power supply and fan tray operability

Installing Fan Trays on page 27

Installing AC Power Supplies on page 29 Installing DC Power Supplies on page 33

AC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test on page 31 DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test on page 38

7 Install card components:

• RPM(s) and line cards

• SFMs

8 Connect network cable 9 Supply power to the chassis

Installing Line Cards and RPMs on page 42 Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs) on page 46

RPM Ports and Cables on page 49 Supplying Power - AC on page 54

Supplying Power - DC on page 54

10 Initial boot The initial boot operation automatically brings up the system to the

runtime CLI. To interrupt the automatic boot process, issue a break key sequence (Ctrl^) if you experience boot problems.

The console monitor will display the default BOOT_USER # prompt. Refer to

Appendix B, System Boot, on page 69

for instructions to

continue the boot process.

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Site Preparation

This chapter describes factors to consider before installing your E1200 system. The following topics are discussed:

• Site Selection Criteria on page 15

• Rack Mounting on page 16

• Cabinet Placement on page 16

• Power on page 16

• Fans and Airflow on page 17

• Storing Components on page 17

For complete E1200 System Specifications, refer to

Appendix D, System Specifications, on page 79

Site Selection Criteria

Before you begin the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your E1200 meets the following safety requirements.

Select a site:

• In a restricted access area.

• In a dry, clean, well-ventilated and temperature-controlled room, away from nearby heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight.

• Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise.

• Near an adequate power source. Connect the E1200 to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes.

• Means of power disconnect must be located near the equipment

• Position in a rack with adequate space in the front and rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation, access to cables, and maintenance access. Allow of the rack for ventilation. If placing the chassis in a cabinet, ensure that there is enough clearance between the closed cabinet door and the cables in the cable management system on the chassis.

at least

18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear

CAUTION: Lift the E1200 chassis either from the bottom or by the handles provided with the front shipping

cover. Lifting by the chassis shelves or fan tray openings will cause chassis damage. Do not remove the protective front shipping cover until the chassis is secured in the equipment rack.

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Rack Mounting

When you prepare your equipment rack, make sure the rack is bolted to the floor and/or braced to a wall or ceiling.

When you install the chassis:

• Make sure that the rack is grounded to the grounding electrode. Each DC PEM must be grounded to the rack or building ground bus. The equipment rack must be grounded to the same grounding electrode used by the power service in your area. The ground path must be permanent.

• Install the E1200 chassis in the rack before you install internal components or make network and power connections.

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• In an empty rack, place the chassis in the lower half of the rack to ensure rack stability.

Cabinet Placement

The cabinet must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum cabinet size is 30 inches deep and 24 inches wide.

• Minimum air flow is 750 cubic feet per minute (CFM).

• Minimum of 3 inches between the closed doors and the front of the cable management panel, and a minimum of 3 inches between the chassis rear and the rear of the cabinet with the cabinet door closed. With the rear doors of the cabinet open, you will need a clearance of at least 20 inches from the rear to access the chassis fan trays.

• Minimum of 20 inches clearance at the chassis front to access the air filter, power supplies, and cards.

Power

At a minimum, the E1200 requires either 2 AC Power Supplies or 1 DC PEM to operate.

CAUTION: You cannot power the system with both types of power supply module installed. The system must

contain only one type of power module, either AC or DC.

CAUTION: The E1200i AC Chassis is shipped with blank inserts covering the DC PEM openings. DO NOT

REMOVE THEM. The blank inserts must remain installed for proper system cooling and for EMI containments during system operation.

WARNING:

• Make your chassis ground connections first (see

excessive electromagnet emission may result.

• Disconnect all power to the equipment rack or cabinet before chassis installation.

• Never operate the E1200 system with empty RPM, SFM, or line card slots. Always replace empty slots

with blank panels.

Figure 2-2

). If the chassis is not correctly grounded,

Each E1200 system requires at least two AC Power Supplies or at least one DC Power Supply to operate. Three AC units are required for power supply redundancy, four AC units are required for full facility

redundancy, and six AC units provide 3+3 redundancy

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Two DC units are required for power supply and full facility redundancy.

WARNING: Leakage Current (High Touch Current): The AC power cords are secured to the power inlet using

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

Refer to

Appendix D, System Specifications, on page 79

for specifications on thermal output and other

power related numbers.

Fans and Airflow

Your E1200 chassis contains two field-replaceable fan trays. Air flows through the system from a filtered-intake vent located in the lower part of the chassis. Air circulates from the bottom front (and sides) to the back and exhausts through a top rear vent. The variable fan speed is reduced at normal operating temperatures and increases to full speed as operating temperatures increase, up to 104° F (40° C).

For fan tray access, maintenance and proper ventilation, position the chassis and equipment rack or cabinet so that:

• At least three inches clearance is around the front and side intake and exhaust vents for free air flow

• Provide 20 inches in the rear to access the fan tray.

• Operate the E1200 system with two fan trays.

For instructions on replacing a fan tray, refer to

Removing and Replacing Fan Trays on page 57

Storing Components

CAUTION: Do not transport a chassis with components (line cards, power supplies, RPMs, Fan Trays, Power

Supply, or SFMs) installed in the chassis. Place the modules in their original ESD-preventative packaging and attach the Front Shipping Cover on the front of the chassis prior to placing the chassis in its original shipping crate. Shipping the chassis with components installed may damage the components and the chassis backplane.

If you do not install your E1200 system and components right away, Dell Force10 recommends that you properly store components and all extra field-replaceable components (spares) until you are ready to install them. Keep all components in the original packaging during storage.

Follow these indoor storage guidelines:

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

• Non-condensing relative humidity should be maintained within 5 to 95 percent.

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

• Store in a dust-free environment.

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Installing the AC Chassis

This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your E1200 system into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. It contains the following sections:

• Unpacking the E1200 System

• Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar

• Standard Front Chassis Mounting

• Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet

Unpacking the E1200 System

The E1200 AC system and components are shipped on a wooden pallet with Front Shipping cover. Remove the chassis from the shipping packaging and move the chassis with a hand cart, pallet jack, or fork lift to its rack. Do not unpack the power supplies, fan trays, air filter, or cards until the chassis is installed.

WARNING: The E1200 AC shipping containers each weigh up to 400 pounds. The unpacked chassis and

pallet weigh approximately 200 pounds. Do not attempt to lift or move the chassis without the use of a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift.

CAUTION: Lift the E1200 chassis only with the handles provided or from the bottom. Lifting by the chassis

shelves will cause chassis damage. Do not remove the shipping cover during the installation process. The cover prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals.

WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always

wear an ESD-preventative wrist or foot-heal ground strap when handling RPMs, SFMs, or line cards. After you remove the original packaging, place RPMs, SFMs, and line cards directly into the chassis, or on an antistatic surface.

WARNING: Complete the chassis installation into the rack before you install any other component (fan trays,

power supplies, line cards, RPMs, SFMs, cables).

Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar

The rack shelf bar ( unit additional stability. The E1200 system must be mounted in a rack that is permanently secured to the floor.

Figure 4-1

) enables you to easily position the chassis into the rack and provides the

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Figure 4-1. Rack Shelf Bar

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To install a equipment rack shelf bar:

Step Task

1 Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack. 2 Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward. The smooth side of the bar should face outward. 3 Attach the bar to the equipment rack brackets using the mounting screws provided by the manufacturer.

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Standard Front Chassis Mounting

NOTE: Dell Force10 recommends that you install and operate the E1200 system in a standard 19-inch or 23-

inch equipment rack.

Install the E1200 system after you secure the equipment rack shelf bar. Load the chassis in the lower half of an empty rack to avoid a top-heavy rack (

WARNING: Do not remove the Front shipping Cover during the initial installation process. The cover provides

Figure 4-2

front handles to assist in lifting and prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals.

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Figure 4-2. Rack Mounting the Chassis

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To install the chassis into a prepared rack:

Step Task

1 If you are center or rear-mounting the chassis in a 19-inch rack, adjust the chassis rack mounting brackets to the

desired position.

2 If you are mounting the chassis in a 23-inch rack, install the 23-inch adapter brackets. 3 Using a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift, align the rack-mount holes with the equipment rack holes, situating the

chassis on top of the equipment rack shelf bar.

4 Insert rack mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the metal chassis shipping cover. Tighten the

screws. See

5 Loosen and remove the screws that secure the chassis Front Shipping Cover and remove the cover. 6 Insert the remaining rack mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the rack.

Figure 4-2

Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet

Install the E1200 system after you secure the rack shelf bar. Load the chassis in the lower half of the cabinet to avoid it becoming top-heavy. Make sure the cabinet is positioned with adequate space in the front, rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation, access to cables, and access for maintenance.

Refer to

Chapter 3, Site Preparation

To install the chassis into an equipment cabinet:

Step Task

1 Install the equipment rack shelf bar. 2 Adjust the chassis mounting brackets to the desired front-rear position and add a 23-inch adapter brackets as

required.

3 Using a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift, align the rack-mount holes with the cabinet holes.

for complete requirements.

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Step Task

4 Insert rack mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the metal chassis shipping cover. Tighten the

screws.

5 Loosen and remove the screws attaching the chassis shipping cover. Remove the shipping cover. 6 Insert the remaining mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the cabinet.

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Installing the DC Chassis

This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your E1200 system into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. It contains the following sections:

• Unpacking the E1200 System

• Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar

• Standard Front Chassis Mounting

• Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet

Unpacking the E1200 System

The E1200 DC system and components are shipped on a wooden pallet with Front Shipping cover. Remove the chassis from the shipping packaging and move the chassis with a hand cart, pallet jack, or fork lift to its rack. Do not unpack the power supplies, fan trays, air filter, or cards until the chassis is installed.

WARNING: The E1200 DC shipping containers each weigh up to 400 pounds. The unpacked chassis and

pallet weigh approximately 200 pounds. Do not attempt to lift or move the chassis without the use of a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift.

CAUTION: Lift the E1200 chassis only with the handles provided or from the bottom. Lifting by the chassis

shelves will cause chassis damage. Do not remove the shipping cover during the installation process. The cover prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals.

WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always

WARNING: Complete the chassis installation into the rack before you install any other component (fan trays,

power supplies, line cards, RPMs, SFMs, cables).

Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar

The rack shelf bar ( unit additional stability. The E1200 system must be mounted in a rack that is permanently secured to the floor.

Figure 5-1

) enables you to easily position the chassis into the rack and provides the

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Figure 5-1. Rack Shelf Bar

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To install a equipment rack shelf bar:

Step Task

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Standard Front Chassis Mounting

NOTE: Dell Force10 recommends that you install and operate the E1200 system in a standard 19-inch or 23-

inch equipment rack.

Install the E1200 system after you secure the equipment rack shelf bar. Load the chassis in the lower half of an empty rack to avoid a top-heavy rack (

WARNING: Do not remove the Front shipping Cover during the initial installation process. The cover provides

Figure 5-2

front handles to assist in lifting and prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals.

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Figure 5-2. Rack-Mounting the Chassis’

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To install the chassis into a prepared rack:

Step Task

1 If you center- or rear-mount the chassis in a 19-inch rack, adjust the chassis rack-mounting brackets to the desired

position.

2 If you mount the chassis in a 23-inch rack, install the 23-inch adapter brackets. 3 Use a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift to align the rack-mount holes with the equipment rack holes, situating the

chassis on top of the equipment rack shelf bar.

4 Insert rack-mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the metal chassis shipping cover. Tighten the

screws. See

5 Loosen and remove the screws that secure the chassis Front Shipping Cover and remove the cover. 6 Insert the remaining rack-mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the rack.

Figure 5-2

Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet

Refer to

Chapter 3, Site Preparation

To install the chassis into an equipment cabinet:

Step Task

1 Install the equipment rack shelf bar. 2 Adjust the chassis mounting brackets to the desired front-rear position and add a 23-inch adapter brackets as

required.

3 Using a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift, align the rack-mount holes with the cabinet holes. 4 Insert rack-mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the metal chassis shipping cover. Tighten the

screws.

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Step Task

5 Loosen and remove the screws attaching the chassis shipping cover. Remove the shipping cover. 6 Insert the remaining mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the cabinet.

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Installing Fan Trays

Access the fan tray slots from the rear of the chassis ( chassis. When a fan tray is not installed in the lower slot, a self-closing door will seal the slot. Panel blanks are not required. However, to ensure fail-safe chassis operation, do not operate the chassis with only one fan tray for more than 30 minutes.

WARNING: Install the fan trays before you supply power to the system. WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always

wear an ESD-preventative wrist or foot-heal ground strap when handling chassis components. After you remove the original packaging, place chassis components on an antistatic surface.

Figure 6-1. Installing Fan Tray

Figure 6-1

). Two fan trays are required in the

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Figure 6-2. Fan Tray

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screw latch

Install the fan trays after the chassis is installed securely in the equipment rack. Access the fan tray slots

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from the rear side of the chassis. To ensure proper temperature and airflow control, all six fan trays must be installed before you supply power to the system. You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws that secure the fan trays to the chassis. A fan tray can be installed in any fan tray slot.

To install fan trays:

Step Task

1 Unpack the fan tray. 2 Prior to inserting a fan tray, fully turn its screw latch counter-clockwise (with flathead screwdriver) until the fan

tray latching mechanism fully retracts into the fan tray (see

3 Grip the fan tray handle. Slide the connector end of each fan tray into the slot until it stops and the handle end is

flush with the chassis rear.

4 Secure the fan trays into place by turning the screw latch clockwise.

Figure 6-2

Table 6-1

is an illustration of the fan tray safety labels: Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages.

Do not attempt to operate this system without the safety cover provided with each PEM.

Table 6-1. Fan Tray Safety Labels

Label Location

Fan tray faceplate

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Installing AC Power Supplies

The E1200 system requires a minimum of two AC power supplies to operate, three for power redundancy, four for facility redundancy (2+2), and 6 for 3+3 redundancy. To comply with safety agency and EMI regulations, you must install the AC-cord retainer over all power cords. The E1200 chassis contains six AC power supply slots, as shown in

NOTE: If you are installing only two power supplies, they must be installed in the same row. FTOS will

generate an error message if the two power supplies are not in the same row.

NOTE: If you are installing power supplies for redundancy:

• For 2+2 redundancy, two power supplies must reside in each row. That is, two in the top row and two in the bottom row.

• For redundant operation with only three power supplies, install all three power supplies in the same row.

NOTE: The On/Standby switch disconnects power to the rest of the chassis from all 6 AC power supplies.

• When the AC cord is attached, power supply fans will spin and the LEDs will indicate status while the On/Standby switch is in Standby.

Figure 7-1. E1200i AC Power Supply Shelf

Figure 7-1

AC- 0

Power Supplies

On/Standby Switch

C-Cord Retainer

Safety Cover

AC- 3

AC- 0 AC-3 AC-1 AC- 4 AC-2 AC- 5

WARNING - HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT. EARTH CONNECTION ESSENTIAL BEFORE CONNECTING SUPPLY. COURANT DE FUITE ELEVE. RAC CORDEMENT A LA TERRE INDISPENSABLE AVANT LE RACCOR DEMENT AU RESEAU.

This retainer must be in place during normal operation. Do not remove except for servicing

AC- 1

AC- 4

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AC- 2

AC- 5

AC Power Plugs

Locking Screw

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Securing the Chassis Ground

All measurements in inches.

Step Task

1 Locate the chassis ground connector nuts on the chassis rear (see 2 Install the grounding cables to the ground nuts. The grounding cable must comply with your local electrical codes in

size and color (typically the color is green or green with yellow stripe).

NOTE:

3/4-inch spacing (see

Use ANSI UNC 1/4-20 x 1/2 bolt. Tighten the bolt (torque should not exceed 25inch/lbs). Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest appropriate facility grounding post.

Grounding cables must be terminated only with a UL-listed 2-hole lug with 1/4-inch holes on

Figure 7-2

Figure 2-2 on page 11

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Figure 7-2. Cable Connector Required for E1200i AC

igh-strand-count

conductor

0.750"

0.267 diameter

2 Holes

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CAUTION: An E1200i AC power supply still has power after extraction, and has completely powered off when

the fans have stopped rotating. When replacing a power supply, to avoid arcing and discoloration of the supply and the chassis pins, please wait for the fans to stop rotating before reinserting the supply

Power Cord Requirements

If using a power cord other then a Dell Force10 supplied power cord, the cord must terminate at a right angle to the power module, see

Figure 7-1

appropriately sized plug that complies with your local electrical codes. Conductor size must also conform to your local electrical codes.

CAUTION: The power cord is the main power disconnect device; ensure that the socket-outlet is located/

installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

. The power source end of the power cord must have an

CAUTION: There are multiple power cords that require disconnecting. Disconnect all power cords before

servicing the power module.

The following are Force 10 supplied plug types. All power plug must comply with local codes. Check with your Force 10 representative to purchase cords or plugs for your system.

• EU: CEE 7/7

• UK: CEE7/7

• SWZ: CEE7/7, 309

• JAP: NEMA 6-20, L6-20, L6-30

• JAP 220: NEMA 6-20, L6-20

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• US: C14, C20

• US 220: NEMA 6-20, L6-20, L6-30 (30A)

CAUTION: The power cord is the main power disconnect device; ensure that the socket-outlet is located/

installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

Step Task

1 Make sure that the On/Standby switch, located on the left side of plug AC-0, is in the Standby (up) position

(

Figure 7-1

2 Loosen the cord retainers locking screws (if needed) and tilt the AC-cord retainer up approximately 15o and gently

slide the cover away from the chassis.

3 Slide the power supplies into their slots until the module front is flush with the shelf front.

Figure 7-3. Insert power supply

4 Connect the Power Supply cord to the designated socket ( 5 Re-install the AC-cord Retainer by tilting approximately 15o and gently sliding in the long edge just above the AC

cords.

6 Secure the retainer by tighten the locking screws on either side of the retainer.

WARNING: Leakage Current (High Touch Current) in AC-powered systems: AC power cords are secured to

the power inlet using the provided brackets. The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets by the qualified chassis installer or a qualified electrician.

Figure 7-1

AC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test

Once your power supplies and fan trays are installed, verify their operability by supplying power to the chassis and verifying the status LEDs.

Before you begin this power test, inspect your equipment rack and chassis. Verify that:

• Each Power Supply is properly installed and plugged into the assigned slot.

• The AC-cord Retainer is secured over the plugs.

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WARNING: Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to operate this system

without the AC-cord Retainer.

• Your power cables connect to an appropriate AC power supply in a manner that complies with your local electrical codes. For AC systems, a Main Disconnect must be provided for each AC cord.

• Two fan trays are installed.

To test the power supplies and fan trays:

Step Task

1 With the fan trays and power supplies installed, power on the system.

• Flip the On/Standby switch located next to plug AC-0 to the ON position (down).

2 Power Supply Status LEDs should be green. If an LED is not lit or is blinking amber:

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3 Both fan tray LEDs should be green (online). A blinking green fan tray LED indicates booting. Verify that air is

4 After you have verified the power and fan operability, power off the chassis to continue the installation process. 5 De-energize the Main Disconnect and flip the On-Off switch to the OFF position. 6 Verify that the LEDs are not lit.

• check that the units are properly installed and are plugged into the correct slot.

• Verify the power source

• If the LED remains unlit or blinking amber at power up, replace the power supply.

flowing through the chassis. If a fan tray is not operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis:

• power off the chassis at the remote power source.

• Ensure that all fan trays are properly installed.

• Verify the remote power source.

• If a fan tray LED remains unlit, replace the fan tray.

Power Supply and Fan Tray LEDs

Table 7-1. Power Supply LEDs

Status LED is ...

No AC power Unlit: No connection Operational (On/Standby switch may be set to Standby) Lit: GREEN Power Supply Failure Lit: AMBER

Table 7-2. Fan Tray LEDs

Status LED is ...

Booting Blinking: GREEN Fault Detected Lit: YELLOW Communication Failure Blinking: YELLOW Operational Lit: GREEN Loss of Power Unlit

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Installing DC Power Supplies

The E1200 system requires a minimum of one DC Power Entry Module (PEM) to operate, but two are recommended for redundancy. To comply with safety agency and EMI regulations, you must install covers on all power supply slots not containing a PEM. Connect the PEMs to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes.

For full redundancy, each PEM must be attached to an independent power source with a dedicated circuit breaker. For example, the PEM in slot 0 connects to circuit breaker A and the PEM in slot 1 connects to circuit breaker B.

The E1200 chassis contains two DC PEM slots, as shown in

Figure 8-1. PEM 0 and PEM 1 Chassis Locations

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fail

online

fail

SF4L-SFMC

Force10 Networks

PEM 0 PEM 1

Force10 Networks

online

fail

The DC PEM shown in

RP4L-RPMC

Force10 Networks

online

fail

SF4L-SFMC

Force10 Networks

online

fail

Figure 8-2

online

reset reset

online

PRIMARYPRIMARY

RP4L-RPMC

Force10 Networks

online

fail

SF4L-SFMC

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fail

Figure 8-2. E1200i DC PEM

RP4L-RPMC

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fail

online

fail

SF4L-SFMC

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fail

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is used in both the E1200 and E1200i DC chassis.

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Figure 8-3. E1200 PEM Front Panel

Studs

PEM interlock

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Locking screws

lever

Latch Release

Status

-48/-60Vdc 150A, 7200VA

CC-E1200-PWR-DC

Over-current protector

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Cable and Connector Requirements

You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote power source (for example, a circuit breaker panel) in your equipment rack or office. Cables must be sized to meet the following criteria:

• rated for at least 150A service to allow for a fully loaded E1200 system at low input voltage per your local electrical codes

• limits voltage drop across the cable length to 0.5V or less

Before you make the cable connections, apply a coat of antioxidant paste to un-plated metal contact surfaces. File un-plated connectors, braided straps, and bus bars to a shiny finish. It is not necessary to file and coat tinned connectors or other plated connection surfaces, such as on the E1200 PEM studs.

Installing DC PEMs

WARNING: An external disconnect shall be provided and shall be easily accessible. Dell Force10

recommends that you use a 150A circuit breaker.

WARNING: Un interrupteur externe doit être fournis et doit êtrefacilement accessible. Dell Force10

recommande l'utilisationd'un disjoncteur de 150Ampères.

WARNING: Eine leicht zugängliche Trennvorrichtung muss in der Verdrahtung eingebaut sein. Dell Force10

empfiehlt, dass Sieeinen 150A Sicherungsautomaten benutzen.

Each E1200 system requires at least one load-sharing DC PEM to operate. Two units are recommended for full facility redundancy.

Parameter Specifications

Maximum DC PEM Input Current 150A Maximum Power Dissipation 6850W (21,598 BTU/hour) Input Voltage -48 to -60 Vdc

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Use the following steps to install a DC PEM:

Step Task

1 Make sure that the remote power source (the circuit breaker panel) is in the OFF position. 2 Make sure that the over-current protector (located on the PEM front panel) is in the OFF position. 3 Loosen the retaining screw and remove the PEM safety cover.

Retaining

screw

Safety

cover

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4 Slide the PEM into the 0 or 1 slot (

Figure

Lift up and hold the PEM interlock lever and carefully push the unit inward to fully seat it to the backplane. When the PEM is fully inserted, the interlock lever will drop to hold the PEM in position.

Tighten the two locking screws with a #2 Phillips screw driver to secure the PEM. Do not exceed 5 inch/lbs torque.

Over current protector

PEM interlock lever

Locking screws

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Step Task (continued)

5 Secure the chassis ground connection first:

Remove one outer nut and one washer from each of the six studs. One nut should remain, tight on the stud. If the inner nut is loose, re-tighten it to 25 inch/lbs. maximum.

Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel (see ground connection.

Install the grounding cable onto the ground studs. The grounding cable must comply with your local electrical codes in size and color (typically the color is green or green with yellow stripe).

NOTE: Grounding cables must be terminated only with a UL-listed 2-hole lug with 1/4-inch holes on 3/4-inch spacing (see

Figure 8-4

). Replace the two washers and nuts on the studs. With a 7/16-inch box or socket wrench, tighten the nuts (torque should not exceed 25inch/lbs).

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Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest appropriate facility grounding post.

Figure 8-4. Cable Connector Required for E1200 PEM

All measurements shown in inches.

High-strand-count

conductor

0.750"

fn00105lp

0.267 diameter

2 Holes

Figure 8-3

). The two rightmost studs are the

6 Connect the -48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote power sources (circuit breakers A and B).

Check that the remote power sources (for example, circuit breakers) are in the OFF position. Locate the appropriate studs on the PEM front panel (

Figure 8-3

The two leftmost studs on the PEM are the -48 VDC (-) connection. The cable attached to these studs is typically

black.

• The two middle studs are the return (+) connection. The cable attached to these studs is typically red.

Install the -48 VDC and Return cables on the studs. The cables should be of the size and color to comply with local electrical codes.

Note: Power cables must be terminated only with a UL-listed 2-hole lug with 1/4-inch studs with 3/4-inch spacing (

Figure 8-6

). Replace the washers and nuts on the studs. With a 7/16-inch box or socket wrench, tighten the nuts.

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Step Task (continued)

7 Route the terminated cables down and toward the rack rail, as shown below.

Figure 8-5. Connecting the Ground Cable to the E1200 PEM

Lug

Split-lock washer

Lug nuts

Figure 8-6. DC PEM with Connections in Place

Ground studs

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-48 (-) cable

typically black

Ground cable typically green

Return cable (+) typically red

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Step Task (continued)

8 Replace the safety cover and tighten the captive screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver (

Figure 8-7. Reinstalling the PEM Safety Cover

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9 Check that the over-current protector (located on the PEM front panel) is in the OFF position.

Energize the remote power source. The Voltage LED should be green. If it is amber, the -48 VDC and Return cables are connected incorrectly or are reversed.

10 Go to

DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test

fn00108lp

, next, to complete the installation.

Figure 8-7

DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test

After you have completed the fan tray and PEM installation, verify their operability by supplying power to the chassis and verifying the status LEDs.

NOTE: If there is a DC PEM failure, the entire PEM must be replaced. There are no field-serviceable parts

inside the DC PEM unit.

Before you begin this power test, inspect your equipment rack and chassis. Verify that:

• Each PEM is properly installed and grounded.

• The safety covers are installed on each PEM.

WARNING: Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to operate this system

without the safety cover provided with each DC PEM.

• Your power cables connect to an appropriate DC supply in a manner that complies with your local electrical codes. For DC systems, a Main Disconnect must be provided.

• On the DC PEM(s), use a voltage meter to verify power on the cables. Also verify that the Voltage LED is green.

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• A power supply blank is installed in any empty slot.

• Six fan trays are installed.

To test the power supplies and fan trays:

Step Task

1 With the fan trays and DC PEMs installed, power on the system.

• Flip the over-current protector (located on the PEM front panel) to the ON position.

2 PEM Status LEDs should be green.

If an LED is not lit or is amber, check that the unit is properly installed. Verify the power source. If the LED remains unlit, power off all modules and replace the unit.

3 All six fan tray LEDs should be green (online). Verify that air is flowing through the chassis.

If a fan tray is not operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis, power off the chassis at the remote power source. Ensure that all fan trays are properly installed. Verify the remote power source. If a fan tray LED remains unlit, replace the fan tray.

4 After you have verified the power and fan operability, power off the chassis to continue the installation process. 5 De-energize the Main Disconnect and flip the over-current protector to the OFF position. 6 Verify that the LEDs are not lit.

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Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs

This chapter provides instructions for installing cards into the E1200 AC or DC chassis. It contains the following sections:

• Unpacking an RPM or Line Card

• Installing Line Cards and RPMs

• Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards

• RPM Label and LEDs

• Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs)

• Line Card Cable Management Systems

Unpacking an RPM or Line Card

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, SFMs, or line cards. Connect your ESD strap to the grounding plug located on the front of the chassis. See connector location. After you remove the original packaging, place RPMs, SFMs, and line cards on an antistatic surface.

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an

ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling RPMs, SFMs, or line cards. After you remove the original packaging, place RPMs, SFMs, and line cards on an antistatic surface.

• Do not supply power to your E1200 system until the power supplies and fan tray(s) are installed and

verified, and RPMs, SFMs, line cards, and any blank panels are installed.

Figure 2-2

for ESD strap

Dell Force10 recommends that you keep all components in the original packaging until you are ready to install them.

Important Points to Remember

• Do NOT remove the cards from their protective bags until you are ready to install them in a chassis.

• When you are ready to install the cards, unwrap and install one card at a time, starting with the rightmost slot (Slot 13 for line cards, Slot R1 for RPMs, and Slot 9 for SFMs) ending with the left-most slot (Slot 0 for line cards, Slot R0 for RPMs, and Slot 0 for SFMs).

• When you are ready to install the cards, unwrap and install one card at a time, starting with the right most slot (Slot R1 for RPMs and line cards, SFM Slot 2, Slot 5 or Slot 8 for SFMs) ending with the left most slot (Slot 0 for line cards, and SFM Slot 0, Slot 3 or Slot 6 for SFMs)

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Installing Line Cards and RPMs

At a minimum, the E1200 requires one RPM and one line card to operate.

CAUTION: Any slot not filled with a line card or RPM must be filled with a blank to ensure adequate cooling

and EMI containment.

RPMs

The E1200 system requires the installation of at least one RPM, although two are recommended for redundancy. RPMs are designed to be installed in either the center R0 or R1 slots. Since FTOS searches for an RPM in slot 0 first, Force 10 recommends you install your RPM in slot 0 when only running with one RPM. Do not force RPMs into line card slots. RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation.

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The E1200 system requires the installation of at least one RPM, although two are recommended for redundancy. RPMs are designed to be installed in either the R0 or R1 slots. Do not force RPMs into line cards slots. RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation.

You can hot-insert a second RPM into a running system without performance interruption or software intervention. A second RPM for redundant functionality provides uninterrupted operability if the system transitions from the active RPM to the standby RPM. The standby RPM constantly performs updates and receives the same configuration information received by the active RPM. The standby RPM also performs diagnostics on its subsystems. In the event of a failover, the standby RPM immediately takes over and resumes the control activities that the active RPM was performing.

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provides more information on the second RPM.

Installing a Second RPM on

The RPM Major and Minor alarm LEDs are controlled by software which sets the threshold levels for triggering the different stages of alarms.

Line Cards

Your E1200 configuration requires a minimum of one line card. Line cards are hot-swappable. The line card ports provide external interface functions for connections to other systems (for example, a router or switch). Each line card has an onboard CPU for line card management which updates packet forwarding information, obtains statistical information, and performs synchronization tasks with the RPM, as well as Dell Force10 custom-built ASICs, which enable line-rate forwarding.

Line Card Port Numbering

There are 14 line card slots available in the E1200 chassis. A minimum of one line card is required for operation. Line cards are installed in slots 0 through 13. Ports on line cards are numbered from the top, starting from 0 (see

Figure 9-1

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Figure 9-1. 24 Port 1GE and 2-Port 10GE Line Card Port Numbering

24-port 1GE line card 2-port 10GE line card

Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4

PORT 0

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Blank Panels

CAUTION: To avoid a chassis over-temperature condition, install blanks for RPMs, SFMs, and line card slots

not in use. Always replace cards or blanks immediately.

Blank panels for RPMs, SFMs, and line cards must be installed in empty slots to control airflow. If a slot is not filled for more than five minutes, the following message appears on the console:

%CHMGR-2-MINORTEMP: Minor alarm: chassis temperature high (SFM temperature reaches or exceeds threshold of 65C)

Blank panels are shipped with the system to ensure that all chassis slots are installed with operational modules or blanks.

Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards

To prolong the life of the EMI seals, begin installing cards in the right-most slot (slot 13), filling the slots leftward (slot 12, then slot 11, then slot 10, and so on).

Installing an RPM into the E1200i RPMs, line cards, and blank panels are packaged in the same box. To prolong

the life of the EMI seals, begin installing cards in the right most slot (R1), filling the slots leftward (R0, then slot 6, then slot 5, and so on).

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Figure 9-2. Installing Cards into the E600i

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Figure 9-3. RPM and Line Card Slot Numbering Label

Slot

CAUTION: It is important that you retain the packaging and installation order of the cards. Install cards from

right to left, beginning with R1 slot.

To install line cards and RPMs:

Step Task

1 Remove the line card from its box and carefully remove the line card from the anti-static packaging. 2 Align the RPM with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis

backplane.

NOTE: Hold the card by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Extend the

top and bottom card levers before you insert the card into the slot.

3 Remove the card from the box. Remove the card from the anti-static bag. 4 Rotate the levers to seat the backplane connectors and line card in place. 5 Secure card and blanks in place by tightening the top and captive screws on each card. 6 Follow the same installation procedure for the remaining cards and slots, in the appropriate order.

FN00036C

FN00029B

Load first

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

and gently slide toward the backplane.

Installing a Second RPM

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

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Install a second RPM either before the system is powered on or after the Primary RPM is up and stable. After the second RPM is installed, wait several seconds until the connection between the two RPMs is established before configuring any commands. Below is an example of the messages that should appear:

%POLLMGR-2-ALT_RPM_STATE: Alternate RPM is present %IRC-6-IRC_COMMUP: Link to peer RPM is up %RAM-6-RAM_TASK: RPM1 is in Standby State. Once the link between the two RPMs is established, copy the running configuration to the startup

configuration.

RPM Label and LEDs

Table 9-1

describes the RPM LED states and the RPM front panel.RPMs control the routing and switching functions for the entire E1200 system. The E1200 operates with a minimum of one RPM module. You can hot-insert a second RPM into a running system without performance interruption or software intervention. A second RPM for redundant functionality provides uninterrupted operability if the system transitions from the primary RPM to the secondary (standby) RPM. The secondary RPM constantly performs updates and receives the same information received by the primary RPM. The secondary RPM also performs diagnostics on its subsystems. In the event of a switchover, the secondary RPM immediately takes over and resumes the control activities that the primary RPM was performing.

Table 9-1. RPM LEDs

Section Label Description

Management 10/100

Ethernet

Alarms Major Red: a critical condition exists, such as a severe over temperature condition, a fan tray

Minor Amber: a serious condition exists, such as an over temperature condition, a single fan failure,

ACO/LT Allows you to test the operability of LEDs to verify that they are able to light.

L: Green: link is up A: Green: activity on port

failure, an overcurrent condition in a power supply, or an out-of-tolerance voltage. The RPM LEDs are controlled by software which sets the threshold levels for triggering the different stages of alarms.

Unlit: no major conditions

or a line card failure. The RPM LEDs are controlled by software, which sets the threshold levels for triggering the different stages of alarms.

Unlit: no minor alarm conditions

Press the ACO/LT button to temporarily illuminate the LEDs on the RPM. If you press this button when the alarm status LED is lit, the alarm relay contacts are reset

until the next alarm event.

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Table 9-1. RPM LEDs

Flash In Use 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

Primary Green: primary

Unlit: secondary (or standby)

Status This is a bi-color LED.

Green: operational Amber: fault detected Flashing green: booting Unlit: in secondary mode or power is off

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Line Card LEDs

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.

Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs)

A minimum of eight SFMs are required in order for the E1200 system to operate properly. Slot 9 allows for a redundant SFM, allowing up to ten SFMs in the E1200i system.

SFMs carry user traffic between line cards or between RPMs and a line card. SFMs plug directly into the backplane, which provides high-speed access to the line cards. The switch fabric receives user data packets and redirects them to the appropriate destinations according to the routing information.

CAUTION: If you are not operating your system with a redundant (tenth) SFM, you must install an SFM blank

to avoid overheating and ensure EMI containment.

Install SFMs from the right-most slot (9) to the left-most slot (0).

Step Task

1 Remove an SFM from the anti-static packaging. 2 Align the SFM with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis

backplane. Note: Hold the SFM by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Extend the top

and bottom card levers before you insert the card into the slot.

3 Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and card in place. 4 Secure each SFM in place by tightening the captive screw. 5 Continue the process for the remaining SFMs. 6 Align any blank panels with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane. Secure each blank panel by

tightening the single captive screw.

NOTE: If you are not operating your E1200 system with redundancy, your SFM package will include blank

panels. Blanks are slot covers that have no board components or connector pins.

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Figure 9-4. Installing SFMs

Serial 

Assy

SFM Front Panel and LEDs

Start with slot 8

or slot 9

FN00036C

Table 9-2

illustrates the SFM front panel and LEDs.

Table 9-2. SFM Front Panel and LED Descriptions

LED Description

Active Green: active and passing traffic

Unlit: in standby mode

CC-E-SFM3

Status Flashing Green: booting

Green: operational

Active

Flashing Amber: communication failure Amber: fault detected

Status

Switch Fabric

Assy

Serial 

Unlit: no power

Line Card Cable Management Systems

Dell Force10 provides a variety of E1200 chassis cable management systems to manage your fiber optic and auxiliary cables connecting to line cards. For details, see the Dell Force10 price list. For installation instructions, see the instructions that come with the specific cable management system.

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RPM Ports and Cables

This chapter describes standard RPM cables and adapter pin assignments for the E1200i AC and DC systems. It contains the following sections:

• RPM Ports

• Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments

• Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port

This section provides the following:

• RPM Ports

• Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments

• Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port

RPM Ports

There are three ports on the RPM. They are labeled and described as:

• Console. A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) port with an RJ-45 jack, is used for system configuration and monitoring. Modem connections are not supported on this port.

• Auxiliary. A UART port with an RJ-45 jack, allows modem access to the E1200 system from a remote location.

• 10/100 Ethernet. A 10/100 Ethernet port is the Management port, which is a channel to download images and manage the system, as well as FTP and Telnet operations. You must provide a RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet receptacle.

Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports

NOTE: Attach an ESD-preventive wrist strap and connect the leash to the ESD connection on the front of the

E1200 chassis. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling components.

NOTE: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-ground strap when handling components.

The console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports. If you connect a device to these ports, it must be capable of asynchronous transmission. Your terminal or terminal emulation mode must be set to VT100 with the following settings:

• 9600 baud rate (to avoid autobaud input, the default is set to a 9600 bps baud rate)

• No parity

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• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO

• 24 lines X 80 characters

• No flow control (console port only)

• Hardware flow control (RTS/CTS) (for auxiliary port only)

Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments

Use the E1200 Console port on the RPM to connect to a terminal port, PC serial port, or a terminal server

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to configure and monitor your system. Use the E1200 Auxiliary port on the RPM to connect to a modem. Both the Console and Auxiliary port are RJ-45 ports.

Figure 10-1. Pinout for an RJ-45 Connector End Adaptors

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Table 10-1

displays the RJ-45 console port pin assignments.

Figure 10-1

pin assignments.

Table 10-1. Console Port (RJ-45) Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Input/Output

1 NC (unused) 2 DTR Output 3 TxD Output 4 GND 5 GND 6 RxD Input 7 DSR Input 8 NC (unused) -

displays the pinouts in an RJ-45 port.

Table 10-2

displays the RJ-45 auxiliary port

Table 10-2. Auxiliary Port (RJ-45) Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Input/Output

1 RTS Output 2 DTR Output 3 TxD Output 4 GND -

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Table 10-2. Auxiliary Port (RJ-45) Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Input/Output

5 GND 6 RxD Input 7 DSR Input 8 CTS Input

Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter

You can connect to the console using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “TERMINAL”) to a terminal server (for example, PC).

Table 10-3

lists the pin

assignments.

Table 10-3. Pin Assignments Between the E1200 Console and a DTE Terminal Server

E1200 Console Port

Signal RJ-45 pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-9 Pin Signal

RTS 1 8 8 CTS DTR 2 7 6 DSR TxD 3 6 2 RxD GND 4 5 5 GND GND 5 4 5 GND RxD 6 3 3 TxD DSR 7 2 4 DTR CTS 8 1 7 RTS

RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9

Adapter

Terminal Server

Device

Accessing the Console with a DB-25 Adapter

You can connect to the console using an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45 to DB-25 female DTE adapter.

Table 10-4. Pin Assignments Between E1200 Console and DB-25 Adapter

E1200 Console Port

Signal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-25 Pinout Signal

RTS 1 8 5 CTS DTR 2 7 6 DSR TxD 3 6 3 RxD GND 4 5 7 GND GND 5 4 7 GND RxD 6 3 2 TxD

Table 10-4

lists the pin assignments.

RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-25

Modem Adapter

Terminal Server

Device

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Table 10-4. Pin Assignments Between E1200 Console and DB-25 Adapter (continued)

E1200 Console Port

Signal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-25 Pinout Signal

DSR 7 2 20 DTR CTS 8 1 RTS

RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-25

Modem Adapter

Terminal Server

Device

Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem

You can access the auxiliary port using a dial-up modem using an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ45 to DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled “MODEM”).

Table 10-5. RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Pin (Modem) Assignments

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E1200 Auxiliary Port

Signal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-45 Pinout Signal

RTS 1 8 4 RTS DTR 2 7 20 DTR TxD 3 6 3 TxD GND 4 5 7 GND GND 5 4 7 GND RxD 6 3 2 RxD DSR 7 2 8 DCD CTS 8 1 5 CTS

RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-25

Table 10-5

Modem Adapter

lists the pin assignments.

Modem

Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port

Configure the 10/100 Ethernet management port, labeled 10/100 Ethernet on the primary RPM card in order to obtain network access capability, such as downloading a runtime image onto your system. You can connect this port to an Ethernet hub or FastEthernet port on a router.

Table 10-6. 10/100 Ethernet Management Port LEDs

Label Description

L (Link) Lit: Link is up

Unlit: No connection

A (Activity) Lit: Activity on port

Unlit: No activity

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Powering Up

This chapter provides instructions for powering up your E1200 AC or DC system after you have installed all the chassis components and made your power and network connections. It covers the following topics:

• Preparation

• Supplying Power - AC

• Supplying Power - DC

• Booting to the CLI Prompt

Preparation

NOTE: Make sure that the switch on the remote power source is in the OFF position until you are ready to

supply power to the chassis.

Before you supply power to your chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you re-inspect your equipment rack and chassis.

Verify that:

• The equipment rack is properly secured and grounded.

• The chassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack.

• The chassis is grounded.

• Each power supply module is properly installed and secured.

• The AC-Cord Retainer is installed, if applicable (AC systems).

• The power switch is in the OFF position, if applicable (DC systems).

• Power cables connect to a compliant remote power source.

• Both fan trays are installed and secured.

• All line cards, RPMs, and SFMs are properly installed and secured.

• All chassis slots are filled. Blank panels and covers are installed in all empty slots.

WARNING: Leakage Current (High Touch Current): The AC power cords are secured to the power inlet using

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

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Supplying Power - AC

Step Task

1 Flip the REMOTE power switch to the ON position. 2 Remove the card from the box. Remove the card from the anti-static bag. 3 Flip the On/Standby switch to the ON position. 4 The Status LED for each power supply should be green (online). If a power supply’s LED is not lit or is amber:

• ensure that the unit is properly installed.

• Verify the power source.

• If the power supply’s LED remains unlit, power off the remote power source and replace the unit.

5 Both fan tray LEDs should be green (online). Verify that air is flowing through the chassis. If a fan tray is not

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To turn the chassis power off, flip the On/Standby switch to the Standby position.

NOTE: The AC power supplies status LEDs will remain lit and the power supply fans will continue to operate,

operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis:

• power off the chassis at the remote power source.

• Ensure that the fan tray is properly installed.

• Verify the power source.

• If the fan tray LED remains unlit on power-up, replace the fan tray.

even though DC power to the backplane has been turned off.

Supplying Power - DC

Step Task

1 Flip the REMOTE power switch to the ON position. 2 Remove the card from the box. Remove the card from the anti-static bag. 3 The Status LED for each power supply should be green (online). If a power supply’s LED is not lit or is amber:

• ensure that the unit is properly installed.

• Verify the power source.

• If the power supply’s LED remains unlit, power off the remote power source and replace the unit.

4 Both fan tray LEDs should be green (online). Verify that air is flowing through the chassis. If a fan tray is not

operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis:

• power off the chassis at the remote power source.

• Ensure that the fan tray is properly installed.

• Verify the power source.

• If the fan tray LED remains unlit on power-up, replace the fan tray.

Booting to the CLI Prompt

After you supply power to the system, the following should occur:

• During bootup, power is removed temporarily from all line cards and SFMs. This is expected behavior.

• Both fan trays should be operating.

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• The green (online) LEDs for the fan trays, Power Supplies, RPMs, SFMs, and line cards should be lit and remain lit as long as the system is receiving power and is operational.

• The fans should be operating.

• The green (online) fan tray, power module, RPM, SFM, and line card LEDs should be lit and remain lit as long as the system is receiving power and is operational.

When you supply power to the E1200 system, the system performs a series of power-on self tests. RPM, line card, and SFM LEDs blink as the diagnostic programs run. No user interaction is required at this point. Observe the process on your console monitor. When the boot process is complete, the card LEDs remain online (green) and the console monitor displays the Command Line Interface (CLI) prompt.

NOTE: Do not press any keys or control sequences at any time during the boot process. Doing so may cause

the boot process to terminate.

Refer to the <ItalicText>FTOS Configuration Guide, on the technical publications CD-ROM, for initial configuration procedures and configuration instructions.

Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt

The initial boot operation automatically brings up the system to the runtime CLI. To interrupt the automatic boot process, issue a break key sequence (CNTL^). The console monitor will display the default

BOOT_USER # prompt. Refer to

Appendix B, System Boot, on page 69

for instructions to

continue the boot process.

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Removing and Replacing Components

This chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing E1200 AC and DC components. It covers the following topics:

• Removing and Replacing Fan Trays

• Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies

• Removing and Replacing DC Power Supplies

• Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs

• Removing and Replacing the Air Filter

When a component fails, the E1200 system triggers major or minor alarm LEDs (located on the RPM), sends events to the SNMP trap and show alarms table, disables or changes component Status LEDs or triggers an audible alarm. Refer to

Appendix C, Alarms, on page 75

Removing and Replacing Fan Trays

for more information on alarms.

In the event of a fan tray failure, signified by an amber LED, an SNMP trap, or major alarm event, the entire fan tray must be replaced. If one or more fans within a fan tray fail, the system generates a minor alarm and an SNMP trap.

The fan trays are hot-swappable. To remove and replace the fan tray, you must have access to the rear of the chassis and be able to pull the

fan tray completely out of the slot (at least 20 inches). To remove and replace a fan tray:

Step Task

1 Prior to removing a fan tray, turn the screw latch counter-clockwise (with a flathead screwdriver) one quarter of a

turn to unlock the fan tray.

2 Grip the handle and pull the fan tray out approximately one inch from the chassis. Wait 30 seconds until the fan

blades stop rotating, then remove.

WARNING: Keep fingers clear of rotating fan blades.

3 Prior to inserting a new fan tray, fully turn (with a flathead screwdriver) the screw latch counter-clockwise until

the fan tray latching mechanism retracts into the fan tray.

4 Insert the fan tray into the chassis. Guide the tray firmly into the slot until it stops and the handle end is flush with

the chassis rear.

5 To secure the fan trays into place, turn the screw latch clockwise to tighten the latching mechanism. (see

Figure 12-1

)

(Figure 12-1)

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Figure 12-1. Securing the Fan Tray Screw Latch

screw latch

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Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies

If you are operating your E1200 AC chassis with redundant Power Supplies, you can install, remove, or replace a Power Supply without affecting system operation. If you are operating your E1200 AC system with only two Power Supplies (the minimum), you must completely power off the system.

NOTE: If there is a Power Supply failure (Power Supply LED is not lit or major alarm LED is lit), the entire

Power Supply Module must be replaced. There are no field serviceable parts inside the Power Supply unit.

WARNING: Do not remove the AC-Cord Retainer until the power supplied by the remote power source is

OFF.

WARNING: Do not remove the AC-Cord Retainer until the power supplied by the remote power source is

OFF.

NOTE: The On/Standby switch disconnects power to the rest of the chassis from all 6 AC power supplies.

• When the AC cord is attached, power supply fans will spin and the LEDs will indicate status while the On/

Standby switch is in Standby.

NOTE: AC Power Supplies may be replaced without removing the AC-cord retainer or the AC cords.

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Remove an AC Power Supply in a non-redundant installation

On/Standby Switch

Step Task

1 Unplug the network interface cables connected to the line card or RPM. 2 Activate the disconnect switch at the Main power source or disconnect the AC cord at the remote power source. 3 Grip the handle and squeeze the thumb latch. 4 Slide the Power Supply out of the slot. 5 If you are replacing the Power Supply, go to

Installing AC Power Supplies on page 29

Remove an AC Power Supply in a redundant installation

Step Task

Power Supplies

WARNI NG - HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT. EARTH CONNECTION

AC-Cord Retainer

ESSENTIAL BEFORE CONNECTING SUPPLY. COURANT DE FUITE ELEVE. RACCORDEMENT

A LA TERRE INDISPENSABLE AVANT LE RACCORDEMENT AU RESEAU.

This retainer must be in place during normal operation. Do not remove except for servicing

Safety Cover

1 Tilt the AC-cord Retainer Safety cover approximately 15o and gently slide the cover away from the chassis. 2 Grip the handle and squeeze the thumb latch. 3 Slide the Power Supply out of the slot.

AC Power Plugs

4 If you are replacing the Power Supply, go to

Installing AC Power Supplies on page 29

Removing and Replacing DC Power Supplies

If you are operating your E1200 DC chassis with redundant Power Supplies, you can install, remove, or replace a Power Supply without affecting system operation. If you are operating your E1200 DC system with only one Power Supply (the minimum), you must completely power off the system.

NOTE: If there is a Power Supply failure (Power Supply LED is not lit or major alarm LED is lit), the entire

Power Supply Module must be replaced. There are no field serviceable parts inside the Power Supply unit.

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Remove a DC Power Supply

Step Task

1 Ensure that the remote power source is in the OFF position and that the PEM status light is off.

• PEM 0 connects to remote power source 0.

• PEM 1 connects to remote power source 1.

2 Loosen the retaining screw and remove the PEM safety cover.

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Retaining

screw

Safety

cover

3 Switch the Over Current Protector (located on the PEM front panel) to the OFF position.

Studs

PEM interlock

lever

Latch Release

Locking screws

Status

-48/-60Vdc 150A, 7200VA

CC-E1200-PWR-DC

FN00103lp

Over-current protector

FN00102lp

4 Loosen the Locking screws. 5 Lift and hold the PEM interlock lever to release the PEM 6 While holding the interlock lever up, using the bottom handle, pull the PEM straight out of the slot.

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Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs

WARNING:

• Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a line card, RPM, or SFM into that slot. If you

remove a card, immediately replace the empty slot with a panel blank. Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference.

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an

ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling RPMs, SFMs, or line cards. (Connect the ESD strap to the grounding plug located on the front of the chassis.)

• After you remove the original packaging, place RPMs, SFMs, and line cards on an antistatic surface.

NOTE:

• If you operate your E1200 without redundant RPMs, the system enters a software-defined power-down

state when you remove the only RPM for replacement.

• Your E1200 system will not function properly with fewer than eight SFMs.

NOTE:

• If you operate your E1200 without redundant RPMs, the system enters a software-defined power-down

state when you remove the only RPM for replacement.

• Your E1200 system will not function properly with fewer than eight SFMs. The line cards will not forward

information to a non-operational or absent SFM.

• Use the optical connector insertion/removal tool to insert and remove fiber cables from 1GE cards with

small form factor ports. A optical Connector insertion/removal tool is shipped with each card that is ordered separately.

You can add, replace, or remove modules without interrupting the system power or system operations. RPMs, line cards, and SFMs are hot-swappable. The E1200 system generates major alarm events for high temperatures (over 75°C) and module failures depending on the module and whether or not it is redundant. Minor alarms are generated for component temperatures over 65°C and 75°C for line cards. SNMP traps are sent for both alarm types. Refer to

Appendix C, Alarms, on page 75

for more details.

Removing and Replacing line cards or RPMs

To remove and replace E1200 line card or RPM modules:

Step Task

1 Unplug the network interface cables connected to the line card or RPM. 2 Loosen the captive screws and pull the ejector levers simultaneously toward you to disengage the backplane

connections.

3 Slide the card out of the slot and store the cards in the original antistatic packaging. 4 If you are immediately installing a replacement card, align the new card with the guide, and gently slide the card

into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane. If you are not planning to install a new card immediately, install a blank panel.

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Step Task (continued)

5 If you are installing a line card, follow these procedures:

• If you are hot-swapping (replacing the line card with the same card type), no additional configuration is required.

• If you are installing a different line card type, enter, in Configuration mode, the following command:

linecard number card-type,

where number is a slot number from 0 to 13, and card-type is the five-character code for the card type.

• If you are replacing the line card with a blank panel, delete the line card information from the configuration by entering:

no linecard

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must power off your system until the cards are replaced.

Removing and Replacing SFMs

To remove and replace an SFM:

Step Task

1 Loosen the captive screw and pull the ejector lever towards you to disengage the backplane connections. 2 Slide the card out of the slot and store in the original anti-static packaging. System messages appear on the

console, including the following:

%TSM-6-SFM_REMOVE: Removed SFM

Wait 5 to 10 seconds to install a new SFM or reinsert an SFM. *

3 Remove the new SFM from the antistatic packaging. 4 Align the new SFM with the guide and gently slide the card into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with

the chassis backplane. Note: Hold the SFM by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Extend the card

lever before you insert the card into the slot.

5 Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and SFM in place. 6 Secure the SFM in place using the provided screw. 7 If you are not operating your E1200 system with redundancy, replace the empty slot with a filler panel blank.

Blanks do not have board components or connector pins. Align the blank with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane. Rotate the lever to secure the blank in place.

NOTE: If you mistakenly insert an SFM too quickly after removing it, traffic flow is interrupted. To correct the

situation, remove an active SFM or the standby SFM, wait several seconds, and reinsert. System messages stating that the active interfaces’ status changed and the switch fabric is up appear when an SFM is inserted correctly and traffic is flowing.

To remove and replace a fan tray:

1 Loosen the captive screws on the fan tray with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Prior to removing a fan tray, turn the screw latch counter-clockwise (with a Phillips screwdriver)

until the fan tray latching mechanism retracts into the fan tray.

3 Grip the handle and pull the fan tray halfway out from the chassis. Wait 30 seconds until the fan

blades stop rotating then remove.

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4 NOTE: Always keep your fingers away from rotating blades. 5 Prior to inserting the fan tray replacement, turn the screw latch counter-clockwise (with a Phillips

screwdriver) until the fan tray latching mechanism retracts into the fan tray. Insert the fan tray into the chassis at a slightly upward angle. Guide the tray firmly into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane. Release the screw latch.

6 Tighten the captive screws. 7 Verify that the fan tray LED is lit green (online).

Removing and Replacing the Air Filter

A factory-installed air filter (

Figure 12-2

) is shipped with the E1200 system. The hot-swappable air filter prevents large particles, debris, and dust from entering and circulating through the system, and ensures proper air flow through the system. Filters should be inspected monthly and replaced every twelve months or as required.

WARNING: An improperly installed air filter will restrict air flow and will generate thermal problems throughout

the chassis. Ensure the air filter is oriented correctly and seated securely in the slot.

Do not operate without a filter for any longer than 30 minutes to avoid card over-temperature conditions.

To remove and replace the air filter:

Step Task

1 Pull the air filter straight out of the chassis. 2 Rotate the replacement filter so that the front handle label is right reading. 3 Guide the filter firmly into the slot until it stops.

The E1200 air filter is hot-swappable. You do not need to turn the power off to the chassis to replace a filter. Filters should be inspected monthly and clean and replaced every six months.

Figure 12-2. Replacing the Air Filter

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Using a Flash Memory Card

This appendix provides information about using an external flash memory card and contains the following sections:

• External Flash Memory Card Overview

• Inserting the External Flash Memory Card

• Removing the External Flash Memory Card

• Formatting an External Flash Card

• Copying Files to the External Flash

• Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash

• External Flash Memory Card Overview

• Formatting an External Flash Card

•

Inserting the External Flash Memory Card

•

Removing the External Flash Memory Card

• Copying Files to the External Flash

• Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash

External Flash Memory Card Overview

Each RPM card is designed with a slot to accommodate an external flash memory card (slot0:). You can use a flash card to copy the image and configuration files for storage and backup purposes. For complex configurations, use the copies for other E1200 systems in your network. Configure your boot execution process to use the images stored on a flash card as the primary (active), secondary (standby), or default boot order preference. Optional external flash memory cards are shipped blank.

Inserting the External Flash Memory Card

NOTE: Only insert the external flash before system boot or after the system has completed its boot and is run-

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To install the flash memory card:

Step Task

1 Press the ejector button to ensure it is in the extended position.

Hold the flash card vertically (with the manufacturer’s label on the left and the barcode on the right).

2 Gently insert the flash card into the primary RPM flash slot

until the card is flush with the front panel. Do not force the flash card into the slot.

3 The In Use LED illuminates only during read or write

operations.

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To install the flash memory card:

1 Hold the flash card vertically with the slanted edge on top and the connector end facing the slot. 2 Insert the flash card into the primary RPM flash slot until the card is completely seated with the

connectors at the rear of the slot. Do not force the card into the slot. The slot is specifically tooled to prevent improper installation.

3 The In Use LEDs only illuminate during read or write operations.

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Removing the External Flash Memory Card

To remove the flash memory card:

Step Task

1 Gently depress the flash card in the slot. The card should partially pop out of the slot. 2 Remove the card and place it in an antistatic bag.

To remove the flash memory card:

1 Gently depress the flash card in the slot. The card should partially pop out of the slot. 2 Remove the card and place it in an antistatic bag.

Formatting an External Flash Card

New external flash cards must be formatted in the E1200 before use. Flash cards used on systems other than the E1200 as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted

in the E1200 flash slot before they can be used. Similar to formatting a new diskette, formatting erases all information stored on the flash card.

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To format the flash card:

Step Task

1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM. 2 In the EXEC CLI mode, enter format slot0: 3 The formatted flash card is ready to use.

Copying Files to the External Flash

Copy files to the flash when you want keep a backup image. The In Use LED illuminates during a read or write operation. Do not eject the flash card from the slot while this LED is lit.

To copy files to the external flash card use the following command:

Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose

copy file-url1 file-url2 EXEC Privilege Configure the following parameters:

• file-url1: the file source

• file-url2: enter slot0://

Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash

Flash cards can be used to copy and store system images, boot images, and configuration files. Optional flash memory cards are shipped blank.

To display files stored on a flash, use the following command:.

Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose

dir [filesystem] EXEC Privilege Configure the following optional parameters to view files on

the flash card:

• filesystem: enter either flash: for the internal flash or slot0: for the external flash.

The default is flash: (the internal flash). To view the external flash, enter dir slot0:

Figure A-1. dir Command Example

Force10#dir slot0: Directory of slot0:

1 -rwx 6478482 Sep 7 101 16:54:34 E1200i.BIN

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FTOS supports up to a 40-character file name length, up to a 180-character local file path length, and up to a 256-character remote file path length.

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System Boot

This appendix provides instructions to boot the E1200 AC and DC system from the BOOT_USER prompt.Dell Force10

The System Boot Process

System Boot

When you supply power to the E1200 system, the system performs a series of power-on self-tests. RPM, and line card Status LEDs blink during initialization. No user interaction is required as long as the boot process proceeds without interruption. Observe the process on your console monitor and note the message output on the display. When the boot process is complete, the RPM and line card Status LEDs remain online (green) and the console monitor displays the command line interface (CLI) prompt,

Force10>.

The RPM cards in the E1200 system contain an internal flash memory card (flash:). This is the default storage area for the boot files and the startup configuration file. Upon system power up or a system reset, the boot process uses parameters stored in non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) to boot the system.

Each RPM card is equipped with a slot for an external flash memory card (slot0:). You can copy the image files and configuration files to the external flash device on the primary RPM. You can also begin your boot process by accessing a remote server containing the boot image and system image files. When you configure your system to boot, you can specify the boot preference order: primary, secondary, or default in the

NOTE: The E1200 system supports up to a 40-character file name length, up to a 180-character local file path

length, and up to a 256-character remote file path length.

For information about the flash memory card, refer to

BOOT_USER mode and the CLI mode.

Appendix A, Using a Flash Memory Card, on page

Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt

To get into the BOOT_USER mode, you can issue a break control sequence (CNTL^ ) to interrupt the automatic boot process or if you experience boot problems. This mode allows you to modify the parameters necessary to manage the boot process. Only console port access is enabled for the BOOT_USER mode.

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To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt:

Step Command Task

1 help

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2 Execute the following show commands to display important boot information:

show boot selector

This command displays the boot ROM image currently selected and the most recently booted ROM image.

BOOT_USER # show boot selector

• The BOOT_USER # prompt appears after an autoboot interruption. This is the default boot prompt, not the CLI prompt.

• Enter help or ? to display a list of available commands and syntax.

• Enter syntax help to display syntax information and variable descriptions.

• On some display output, you are given the option to continue the help screen display <cr> or to stop <q>.

• You can abbreviate the boot commands by entering only the first letter of a command word. A matching algorithm displays the commands starting with the letter or letters you entered. For example, b displays the commands starting with the letter b, boot change and boot selector. Entering s h displays the syntax help information.

• All commands are case insensitive.

ROM BOOTSTRAP SELECTOR PARMETERS: ================================ Current ROM bootstrap selector set to Bootflash

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Step Command Task (continued)

3 show bootflash

This command displays information about the current boot ROM.

BOOT_USER # show bootflash

GENERAL BOOTFLASH INFO ====================== Bootflash Partition A: Force10 Networks System Boot Copyright 1999-2007 Force10 Networks, Inc. ROM Header Version 1.0 Official CP_IMG_BOOT, BSP Release 2.0.0.14 Created Fri Nov 2 18:22:47 US/Pacific 2007

4 show bootvar

This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters.

BOOT_USER # show bootvar

PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: ======================================== boot device : flash file name : /E1200i-x.bin

SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: ========================================== No Operating System boot parameters specified!

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Step Command Task (continued)

5 boot change {primary |

secondary | default}

If your configuration displays no preconfigured operating system boot parameters, use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields.

• The primary operating system boot parameters are used in the first attempt to boot the system.

• The secondary operating system boot parameters are used if the primary operating system boot selection is not available.

• The default operating system boot parameters are used if the secondary operating system boot parameter selection is not available. The default parameters always reside on the internal flash device (flash:).

NOTE:

in the CLI mode.

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When you enter the boot change command, you are prompted for a response.

• Enter a new parameter or press the ENTER key (carriage return) to accept the default parameter.

• Enter . (period) to clear a field.

• Enter - (dash) to edit a field above the current cursor position.

NOTE:

you cannot use the BACKSPACE key to correct any mistakes. If you make a mistake, you must re-enter the parameter.

These parameters, as well as other boot parameters, can be modified

When you enter a new parameter that extends beyond 80 characters,

BOOT_USER # boot change primary

'.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field

boot device : flash file name : /E1200-3.x.bin

BOOT_USER # boot change default

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Step Command Task (continued)

6 interface management port

config 100m interface management port

config 10m interface management port

• (OPTIONAL) Use these commands to set the speed and duplex settings for the Management interface.The default setting is full-duplex and autonegotiation.

• Use the interface management port config show command to view the Management interface’s physical settings.

config auto-negotiate interface management port

config no auto-negotiate interface management port

config full-duplex interface management port

config half-duplex interface management port

config show

7 show interface management

ethernet interface management ethernet ip

address ip-address ip-address-

mask

BOOT_USER # show interface management ethernet No IP address set for interface management ethernet 0/0!

BOOT_USER # interface management ethernet ip address 1.2.3.4 255.255.0.0 Management ethernet 0/0 IP address: 1.2.3.4 255.255.0.0

8 show default-gateway

default-gateway ip-address

• Use the show interface management ethernet command to display the IP address and network mask of the management Ethernet port.

• If the show command output does not display configured IP address information, use the interface management ethernet ip address ip-address ip-address-mask command to set the IP address of the Management Ethernet port for network (ftp/tftp) operating system boot.

(Optional) Use the show default-gateway command to view gateway information.

If your server is on the same subnet, you do not need to configure a gateway parameter.

If your server is not on the same subnet, use the default-gateway ip-address command to set the gateway IP address.

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Step Command Task (continued)

BOOT_USER # show default-gateway

No gateway IP address specified!

BOOT_USER # default-gateway ip 1.2.3.5 Gateway IP address 1.2.3.5

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9 dir flash:

dir slot0:

Use the dir flash: command to list files stored on the internal flash device. Use the dir slot0: command to list files stored on the external flash device.

BOOT_USER # dir flash: Displaying files in flash: size date time name

-------- ------ ------ -------11187685 FEB-15-2002 05:37:58 e1200-.bin 11031398 FEB-23-2002 22:42:46 E1200-3.bin

10 reload Reload software.

The autoboot program initializes and displays self-test results on the console screen.

NOTE: Do not press break control sequence at any time during the boot/reboot process. Doing so causes the boot process to terminate.

11 Force10> When the reboot completes, the CLI defaults to the EXEC mode.

Refer to the FTOS Command Line Interface Reference for CLI configuration procedures and configuration instructions.

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Alarms

The E1200 generates major and minor alarms for the following conditions:

• fan trays status

• Power Supply status

• fan tray status

• power supply status

• RPMs status

• high temperature on RPMs

• line cards status

• high temperature on line cards

• SFMs status

• high temperature on SFMs.

A major alarm is any fault that would render the E1200 non-functional. A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the E1200. You can monitor alarm conditions on the E1200 system through the console, LEDs, and audible alarms. If

you configure the SNMP command (snmp-server enable traps envmon), the FTOS also sends an SNMP trap.

In the E1200 system, alarms are logged for each occurrence, but the system may not send an event log for multiple occurrences. For example, whenever a module exceeds the shutdown threshold, the module shuts down. If more than one module exceeds the warning or high temperature thresholds within a five minute period, the system generates one event for all effected modules, but alarms are logged for each occurrence. If the modules temperature falls to 5° lower than the warning threshold temperature, the system clears the alarm and an SNMP trap.

Table C-1. Alarm Events and Reporting

Module Alarm Event Alarm LED Reported in

event log

Fans Entire Fan Tray fails major (red) major unlit yes

1 or 2 individual fans fail minor (amber) minor unlit no

Power Supply

Power Supply input power fail major (red) major unlit yes Power Supply power fails at boot

unlit not reported unlit no

Status LED on Module

Audible Alarm?

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Table C-1. Alarm Events and Reporting

Module Alarm Event Alarm LED Reported in

event log

Fan tray More than one fan within the module

fails or hardware failure in the module

One fan within the module fails minor (amber) minor amber no

AC Power Supplies

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Line Card Hardware failure major (red) major amber no

RPM (Non-redundant Configuration with 1 RPM)

SFMs (Redundant Configuration with 10 SFMs)

8 SFMs (Non-Redundant Configuration)

Hardware failure in a non-redundant power configuration (3 power supplies)

Hardware failure in a redundant power configuration (4 power supplies)

Exceeds high temperature limit major (red) major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor (amber) minor green yes Individual interface fails minor (amber) reported amber

Exceeds high temperature limit major (red) major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor (amber) minor green no RPM fails but CP is ok major (red) major amber yes

Exceeds high temperature limit major (red) major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor (amber) minor green no Any card fails minor (amber) minor amber no Any card removed minor (amber) minor unlit no

Exceeds high temperature limit major (red) major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor (amber) minor green no Any card fails major (red) major amber yes Any card removed major (red) major unlit yes

major (red) major amber yes

major (red) major red or unlit yes

minor (amber) minor red or unlit no

Status LED on Module

Audible Alarm?

a. Event appears only in the show alarms command output. b. The interface’s Link LED is unlit.

Power Supplies and Alarms

If a Power Supply fails while the E1200i is operating, the software generates a major alarm and an SNMP trap, lights the major LED, and activates the audible alarm.

When a Power Supply fails, the software also records one alarm event for line cards, RPM, and SFM, though each contains its own power source. The system generates one alarm event and SNMP trap summarizing the Power Supply failure and the components affected.

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AC Power Supplies and Alarms

During system boot, if the redundant power supply (the fourth power supply) is missing or fails, the FTOS does not generate any alarm messages since the minimum configuration of three power supplies is operating. Yet, if a fourth AC power supply is installed, and later one of the four power supplies is removed or fails, the system generates a minor alarm.

If only three power supplies are installed and one of them fails while the E1200 is operating, the software generates a major alarm and an SNMP trap, lights the major LED, and activates the audible alarm.

When you operate the E1200 with three AC power supplies and six or more line cards, the software lists a redundancy alarm on the console and in the show alarms command output. All line cards operate normally.

SFMs and Alarms

The number of SFMs present in the system when it boots determines the level of alarms sent when a tenth (redundant) SFM is removed or fails. At boot time, if ten SFMs are present and functioning, the E1200 system issues no alarms. However, if one SFM fails or is removed, the system sends a minor alarm stating that nine SFMs are present. The system requires eight functioning SFMs to pass traffic.

At boot time, if eight SFMs are present and functioning, the E1200 system issues no alarms. The system issues no alarms if an SFM is added to the system; however, if the number of functioning SFMs changes from nine to eight, the system sends a minor alarm event. The system always triggers a major alarm when the number of working SFMs reaches seven.

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System Specifications

This appendix contains two major sections:

• E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design

• E1200i AC System Power Requirements

• E1200i DC Chassis Physical Design

• E1200i DC System Power Requirements

• Environmental Specifications

• Agency Compliance

E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design

Parameter Specifications

Height 42 inches (106.68 cm) Width 17.40 inches (44.20 cm) Depth (without cable management system) 22.25 inches (56.51 cm) Chassis weight with factory-installed components

(backplane and air filter) Weight fully loaded (backplane, air filter, 2 fan trays, 10

SFMs, RPMs, and 14 line cards) Mounting Attached rack mount brackets are factory set for front

Rack clearance required Front: 18 inches

Thermal Output

Maximum for fully loaded chassis 7,784W (26,578BTU/HR) Minimum for chassis with one 48-port 1GE line card 1,450W (4,951 BTU/HR)

139 pounds (approx.) (63.05kg)

394 pounds (approx.) (178.7 kg)

mounting in a standard 19-inch rack. Mounting brackets are adjustable for center and rear

mounting. Optional brackets are available for front or center

mounting in a 23-inch rack or cabinet.

Rear: 20 inches

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E1200i AC System Power Requirements

Parameter Specifications

Nominal Input Voltage 200-240 VAC 50.60 Hz Maximum Power Consumption 5,734 @ 200/240 VAC Maximum Thermal Output (5,484 W) 18,710 BTU/hour Maximum Input Current (per power supply) 15.0 A @ 200 VAC

12.5 A @ 240 VAC

Maximum System Power Input 5.8 KVA @ 200/240 VAC

E1200i DC Chassis Physical Design

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Parameter Specifications

Height 36.75 inches (93.35 cm) Width 17.40 inches (44.20 cm) Depth (without cable management system) 21.25 inches (53.98 cm) Chassis weight with factory-installed components

(backplane and air filter) Weight fully loaded (backplane, air filter, 2 fan trays, 10

SFMs, RPMs, and 14 line cards) Mounting Attached rack mount brackets are factory set for front

Rack clearance required Front: 18 inches

Thermal Output Maximum for fully loaded chassis 6850W (23,389 BTU/HR) Minimum for chassis with one 48-port 1GE line card 1,450W (4,951 BTU/HR)

97 pounds (approx.) (44.00 kg)

319 pounds (approx.) (144.70 kg)

mounting in a standard 19-inch rack. Mounting brackets are adjustable for center and rear

mounting. Optional brackets are available for front or center

mounting in a 23-inch rack or cabinet.

Rear: 20 inches

E1200i DC System Power Requirements

Parameter Specifications

Nominal Input Voltage -44 to 60 VDC Maximum Power Consumption 5,210 W Maximum Thermal Output (4,910 W) 16,924 BTU/hour Maximum Input Current (per DC PEM) 150 A

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Environmental Specifications

Operating Specifications

Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Maximum altitude No performance degradation to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Relative humidity 5 to 85 percent, noncondensing Shock Designed to meet Telcordia GR-63 CORE Vibration Designed to meet Telcordia GR-63 CORE

Non-operating

Temperature -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) Maximum altitude 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) Relative humidity 5 to 95 percent, noncondensing Vibration Bellcore GR-63

Agency Compliance

The E1200 is designed to comply with the following safety and agency requirements.

USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and 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. Dell Force10 is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications in the equipment. Unauthorized changes or modification could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

Canadian Department of Communication Statement

European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Force 10 Networks can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of this product, including the fitting of non-Dell Force10 option cards.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/ European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment..

WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this device may cause radio interference, in

which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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European Community Contact

Dell Force10, EMEA - Central Dahlienweg 19 66265 Heusweiler Germany

http://www.force10networks.com/german/ Tel: +49 172 6802630 Email: EMEA Central Sales

Japan: VCCI Compliance for Class A Equipment

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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.

WARNING: AC Power cords are for use with Dell Force10 equipment only. Do not use Dell Force10 AC power cords with any unauthorized hardware.

Korea (MIC certification)

Korea Certification

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Korea Information

Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications

• CUS UL 60950-1, 1st Edition

• CSA 60950-1-03, 1st Edition

• EN 60950-1, 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 1040.11

• IEC 60950-1, 1st Ed., including all National Deviations and Group Differences

Electromagnetic Emissions

• USA: FCC CFR47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A

• Canada: ICES-003, Issue-4, Class A

• Europe: EN 55022 2006 (CISPR 22: 2007), Class A

• Japan: VCCI V3/2007.04 Class A

• Australia/ New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2006, Class A

Immunity

• EN61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Emissions

• EN6100-3-3 Fluctuation and Flicker

• EN 61000-4-2 ESD

• EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity

• EN 61000-4-4 EFT

• EN 61000-4-5 Surge

• EN 61000-4-6 Low Frequency Conducted Immunity

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• EN 300 386 V1.3.3 (2005) EMC for Network Equipment

• EN 55024 1998 +A1:2001 +A2:2003

Product Recycling and Disposal

This switch must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. Dell Force10 encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Dell Force10 offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive for Recovery, Recycle and Reuse of IT and Telecommunications Products

Dell Force10 switches are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste

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electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union. This label, as shown in

Figure D-1

, is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather

reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.

Figure D-1. 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. Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE.

Dell Force10 products, which fall within the scope of the WEEE, are labeled with the crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol, as shown above, as required by WEEE.

For information on Dell Force10 product recycling offerings, see the WEEE Recycling instructions on iSupport at:

https://www.force10networks.com/CSPortal20/Support/WEEEandRecycling.pdf

For more information, contact the Dell Force10 Technical Assistance Center (TAC) (see

Appendix ,

For California: Perchlorate Material — Special handling may apply.

See:

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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Technical Support

This appendix contains these major sections:

• The iSupport Website

• Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 86

• Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 87

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. Through iSupport you can obtain technical information regarding Dell Force10 products, access to software upgrades and patches, and open and manage your Technical Assistance Center (TAC) cases. Dell Force10 iSupport provides integrated, secure access to these services.

The i-Support website ( that includes access to techtips, white papers, and user manuals. After you get an account and log in, the available documentation expands to other types, including bug lists, error message decoder, release notes. You can even track your own Dell Force10 inventory.

Once you are logged in, the following five tabs become available:

• Home: Summary of open cases, RMA management, and field notices (as shown below)

• Service Request: Case management

• Software Center: Software downloads, bug fixes, and bug tracking tool

• Documents: User documentation, FAQs, field notices, technical tips, and white papers

• Support Programs: Information on the suite of Dell Force10 support and professional support services.

Accessing iSupport Services

The URL for iSupport is have a userid and password. If you do not have one, you can request one at the website:

1 On the Dell Force10 iSupport page, click the Account Request link. 2 Fill out the User Account Request form, and click Send. You will receive your userid and password

by E-mail.

http://www.force10networks.com/support/

http://www.force10networks.com/support/.

) contains a publicly available interface

To access iSupport services you must

3 To access iSupport services, click the LOGIN link, and enter your userid and password. See

Contacting the Technical Assistance Center

, below, for more.

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How to Contact Dell Force10 TAC

Information to Submit When Opening a Support Case

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• Your name, company name, phone number, and E-mail address

• Preferred method of contact

• Model number

• Serial Number (see

• Software version number

• Symptom description

• Screen shots illustrating the symptom, including any error messages. These can include:

• Output from the show tech-support [non-paged] command (This report

• Output from the show logging eventlog [unit] command, where unit is the

• Console captures showing the error messages

• Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken

• Saved messages to a syslog server, if one is used

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, and select the Service

)

is very long, so the storage buffer in your terminal program should be set high.)

stack ID of the member unit that experienced the failure (This report is included as a section in the output of show tech-support.)

Managing Your Case Log in to iSupport, and select the Service Request tab to view all open cases and RMAs. Downloading Software Updates Log in to iSupport, and select the Software Center tab. Technical Documentation Log in to iSupport, and select the Documents tab. This page can be accessed without

logging in via the Documentation link on the iSupport page.

Contact Information E-mail: support@force10networks.com

Web:

http://www.force10networks.com/support/

Telephone: US and Canada: 866.965.5800 International: 408.965.5800

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Requesting a Hardware Replacement

To request replacement hardware, follow these steps:

Step Task

1 Determine the part number and serial number of the component. To list the numbers for all components installed in

the chassis, use the show hardware command.

2 Request a Return Materials Authorization (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

Center on page 86

• Contacting Dell Force10 directly by E-mail or by phone (see

on page 86

). Provide the following information when using E-mail or phone:

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• Part number, description, and serial number of the component.

• Your name, organization name, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

• Shipping address for the replacement component, including a contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.

• A description of the failure, including log messages. This generally includes:

• Output from the show tech-support [non-paged] command (This report is very long, so

the storage buffer in your terminal program should be set high.)

Contacting the Technical Assistance

• Output from the show logging eventlog [unit] command, where unit is the stack ID of

the member unit that experienced the failure (This report is included as a section in the output of show tech-support.)

• Console captures showing the error messages

• Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken

• Saved messages to a syslog server, if one is used

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Index

AC Power Supply

minimum requirement

air filter

replacing

air flow

16, 17

alarms

fan trays line cards Power Supplies RPMs SFMs

58, 59

blanks BTM ASIC

cable management system

commands

show logging eventlog show tech

connecting

auxiliary port console port line card ports management port

contacting TAC (technical support)

Danger

DC PEMs

cable requirements connector requirements full redundancy minimum requirement remote power source

disposal, switch

41, 61

ESD European WEEE Directive

external flash

copying files formatting inserting installing overview removing when to insert external flash

66 65

fan trays

installing replacing

FPC ASIC

28 57

hardware, requesting replacement High Touch Current

see Leakage Current

8, 31, 53

installing

chassis

21, 25

fan trays line cards PEMs rack shelf RPMs SFMs

iSupport

in equipment cabinet in rack

20, 24

19, 23

Leakage Current

8, 31, 53

LEDs

AC power supplies

32, 39, 54

fans In Use LED line card PEM Status

PEM Voltage LED

32, 39

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Power Supply 54 Power Supply Status

SFMs

modem

connecting to the system

numbering

line card ports line card slots

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RPM slots

PEMs

installing

PEMs, Installing

pin assignments

auxiliary port console port DB-9 adapter

power

turning off turning on

power requirements

29, 33

Power Supply

DC Cables DC PEM Installing replacing

58, 59

Power Supply and Fan Operability Test

rack

installing mounting placement

recycling, switch

21, 25

removing

air filters fan trays line cards Power Supply RPMs SFMs

61, 62

requesting replacement hardware

31, 38

requirements, AC power requirements, DC power

29 34

Route Processor Module (RPM) RPM (Route Processor Module)

safety considerations

cabinet placement equipment site selection rack mounting

SFM (Switch Fabric Module)

show logging eventlog command show tech command

specifications

chassis

environmental storing components support contacts Switch Fabric Module (SFM) switch recycling

79, 80

system boot

BOOT_USER

break control sequence

69, 70

commands

? (question mark) boot change default-gateway dir flash dir slot0 help

74 74

interface management ethernet ip

address

interface management port config 100m interface management port config 10m interface management port config auto-

negotiate

interface management port config full-

duplex

interface management port config half-

duplex

interface management port config no auto-

negotiate

interface management port config show reload show boot selector show bootflash

9 9

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show bootvar 71 show default-gateway show interface management ethernet

Technical Assistance Center (TAC), contacting Test, Power Supply and Fan Operability

31, 38

unpacking

19, 23

Warning WEEE

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