Dell Force10 E1200i Quick Start Manual
Dell Force10
E300, E600i, and E1200i
Systems
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Model: E300/E600i
TeraScale/E600i ExaScale/
E1200i TeraScale/E1200i
ExaScale
Dell Force10
E300, E600i, and E1200i
Systems
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Model: E300/E600i
TeraScale/E600i ExaScale/
E1200i TeraScale/E1200i
ExaScale
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About this Guide
This document is intended as a Quick Start Guide to get new systems up and
running and ready for configuration. For complete installation and configuration
information, refer to the following documents:
Documentation E300 E600i E1200i
Hardware
installation and
power-up
instructions
Software
configuration
Command line
interface
Latest updates FTOS Release Notes
Installing and
Maintaining the
E300 System
FTOS Configuration
Guide
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide
E600i System
Installation Guide
E600i TeraScale
Installation Guide
FTOS Configuration
Guide
FTOS Configuration
Guide for ExaScale
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide for ExaScale
for the E-Series
TeraScale
FTOS Release Notes
for the E-Series
ExaScale
E1200i ExaScale
Installation Guide
Installing and
Maintaining the
E1200i System
FTOS Configuration
Guide
FTOS Configuration
Guide for ExaScale
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide for ExaScale
FTOS Release Notes
for the E-Series
TeraScale
FTOS Release Notes
for the E-Series
ExaScale
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4 About this Guide
1
Installing the Hardware
This guide assumes all site preparation has been performed before installing the
chassis.
Installing the Chassis
To install an E-Series chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you complete the
installation procedures in the order presented below.
NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, the installation instructions below apply to all of
the E-Series chassis.
Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the
switch or its field replaceable units.
CAUTION: The E-Series systems are packaged in one or two separate
containers. Use an equipment lift or pallet jack to lift or install the chassis.
Lifting the system by its shelves will cause damage to the chassis.
NOTE: If you are installing the chassis without using an equipment lift or pallet
jack, remove all AC power supplies, the fan tray , line cards, RPMs and SFMs from
the chassis prior to lifting it.
CAUTION: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when
handling the chassis and its components. As with all electrical devices of this
type, take all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing
this system. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components
are mishandled.
Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar
The equipment rack shelf bar must be installed first for all of the E-Series
chassis.
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.
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Step Task
3 Attach the bar to the equipment rack brackets using the mounting screws
provided by the rack manufacturer.
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack
Step Task
1 If you are center or rear mounting the chassis in a 19-inch rack, make
sure that the mounting brackets are properly positioned.
If your are mounting the chassis in a 23-inch rack, install the 23-inch
adapters.
2 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.
3 Insert rack mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the
front shipping cover. Tighten the screws.
4 Loosen and remove the screws attaching the front shipping cover.
Remove the cover.
5 Insert the remaining rack mounting screws and tighten to secure the
chassis in the rack.
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Installing E300 Chassis into Rack
FN00046d
Installing E600i and 1200i into Rack
Attach a Ground Cable to the Chassis
NOTE: The rack installation ears are not suitable for grounding.
CAUTION: Grounding conductors must be made of copper. Do not use
aluminum conductors.
NOTE: Coat the lugs with an anti-oxidant compound prior to crimping. Bring any
un-plated mating surfaces to a shiny finish, and coat with an anti-oxidant prior to
mating. Plated mating surfaces must be clean and free from contamination.
WARNING: You must complete the ground connection before proceeding
with the DC PEM installation. It is also recommended that you complete the
grounding before connecting the AC PSU power.
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E300 DC PEM Chassis Ground
MAKE GROUND CONNECTION FIRST
CAUTION - CAUTION -
Use copperUse copper
conductors onlyconductor
s only
(-) -48V cable, typically black
Ground cable, typically green or
green with yellow stripes
(+) Return cable, typically red
Over-current protector switch
Step Task
1 Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel. The
two studs on the upper left are the ground connection.
2 Remove all nuts and washers from the two ground studs.
3 Apply a coat of anti-oxidant paste to the connector studs.
4 Install the grounding cable. This cable is typically green or green and
yellow.
NOTE: T e rmination points require UL-listed 2-ho le lug with 1/4-
inch holes on 3/4-inch spacing.
5 Replace the two washers and nuts on the studs.
6 Secure the nuts with a nut driver or torque wrench (not to exceed 4
ft/lbs).
7 Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the appropriate
nearest grounding.
E600i TeraScale and ExaScale DC Chassis Ground
Step Task
1 Remove one outer nut and one washer from each of the six studs. The
2 Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel. The
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inner nut should remain tight on the stud, at no more than 25 inch-lbs.
two bottom studs are the ground connection.
Step Task
0.750"
High-strand-count
conductor
diameter
2 Holes
All measurements in inches.
FN00011A
0.267
3 Attach 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.
Cable Connector Required for E600i DC
4
Replace the two washers and nuts.
5 With a 7/16-inch box or socket wrench, tighten the nuts to 25 in-lbs.
6 Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest
appropriate facility grounding post.
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E1200i TeraScale and ExaScale AC Chassis Ground
0.750"
High-strand-count
conductor
diameter
2 Holes
All measurements in inches.
FN00011A
0.267
Step Task
1 Locate the chassis ground connector nuts on the rear of the chassis.
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: Grounding cables must be terminated only with a UL-
listed 2-hole lug with 1/4-inch holes on 3/4-inch spacing.
Cable Connector Required for E1200i AC
3
4 Tighten the bolt (torque should not exceed 25 inch/lbs).
5 Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest
E1200i TeraScale and ExaScale DC Chassis Ground
Step Task
1 Remove one outer nut and one washer from each of the six studs. One
2
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Use ANSI UNC 1/4-20 x 12 bolt.
appropriate facility grounding post.
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 stud s on the PEM fron t p anel. The
two rightmost studs are the ground connection.
Step Task
0.750"
High-strand-count
conductor
diameter
2 Holes
All measurements in inches.
0.267
3
Install the grounding cables to 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.
Cable Connector Required for E1200iDC PEM
4 Replace the two washers and nuts on the studs.
5 With a 7/16-inch box or socket wrench, tighten the nuts (torque should
not exceed 25 inch/lbs).
6 Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest
appropriate facility grounding post.
Installing Power Modules
This section provides instructions to install AC Power Supply Units (PSUs) and
DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs) in each E-Series system. E-Series systems
may contain only one type of power module—AC or DC.
Unless otherwise stated, each AC and DC power supply for each E-Series
system is shipped with a Dell Force10-approved power cord and only that cord
should be used to connect the power supply to the appropriate outlet.
E300 AC Power Modules
The E300 system requires a minimum of two AC Power Supplies.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, make sure the system is grounded
properly . If you do not ground your equipment correctly, excessive emissions
may result. Use a qualified electri cian to en su re that the power cables meet
your local electrical requirements.
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WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when
components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or footheal ground strap when handling chassis components.
CAUTION: Before removing and replacing a power supply module,
determine if the E300 is in full facility redundancy or non-redundant power.
Operating in non-redundant power will require a complete system power off
when removing and replacing a power supply.
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 E300 contains four power supply slots in the rear of the chassis.
Each AC power supply contains two LEDs: Status and AC.
To install an AC power supply:
Step Task
1 Togg le the Standby Switch of the power supply to the standby position.
NOTE: If the E300 is already operating in redundant mode, you
can insert a new power supply without shutting down the E300.
2 Slide the power supply into any open power supply slot.
CAUTION: Fill all four power supply slots with power
supplies or filler blanks before tightening the power supply
screws. Doing this ensures that each power supply is aligned
correctly . Attempting to tighten screws without all power
supply slots filled will cause misalignment with screw holes,
which might damage the chassis permanently.
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Step Task
3 For bottom units, ensure that the EMI gasket along the edge of each
power supply is compressed smoothly before securing each power
supply into place using the captive screws.
For top units, it may be necessary to lift the unit slightly to install the
captive screws.
As a best practise, insert the two captive screws of each power supply by
hand before tightening them all.
CAUTION: Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Use no more than eight pounds of torque (light torque with a
manual screwdriver). Too much torque can damage fasteners
and that improper use of power drivers can cause even greater
damage.
4 Plug the AC power cord into the AC power inlet in the face of the powe r
supply.
5 Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet.
6 Toggle the standby switch of the power supply to the On position.
NOTE: Power modules are not field serviceable.
E300 DC Power Modules
The E300 supports a minimum of one DC PEM. Y ou must have only one type of
power module in the chassis; you cannot install a mixture of power modules.
You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote power source (a
circuit breaker panel, for example) in your equipment rack or facility. Cables
must be sized to meet the following criteria:
• Rated for 60A service to allow for a fully lo aded E300 system per NEC in the
United States or internationally, per local safety codes.
• Limit voltage drop across the cable length to 0.5V or less.
Before you make the cable connections, apply a coat of anti-oxidant paste to
unplated metal contact surfaces. File unplated connectors, braided straps, and
bus bars to a shiny finish. It is not necessary to file and coat tinned, solderplated, or silver-plated connectors or other plated connection surfaces, such as
those on the PEM studs.
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