Dell Force10 E300 Installation Manual
Installing and Maintaining the
E300 System
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Contents
1 About this Guide
Information Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 The E300 System
E300 System Installation Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Site Preparation
Site Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cabinet Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AC and DC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2500W AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fans and Airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Installing the Chassis
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Installing Power Modules
Installing AC Power Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
AC Power Cord Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing an AC Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing DC Power Entry Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Redundancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cable and Connector Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing a DC PEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing a DC PEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Supply and Fan Operability Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6 Installing E300 Fan Tray
7 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs
RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Blank Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Unpacking Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing the RPMs and Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing a Second RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
RPM Label and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Line Card LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Expandable Cable Management Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8 RPM Ports and Cables
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Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Accessing the Console with a DB-25 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9 Powering Up
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Supplying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Booting to the CLI Prompt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
10 Removing and Replacing Components
Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing and Replacing Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Removing and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4 | Contents
A System Boot
Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
B The Compact Flash Card
Inserting the Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing the Compact Flash Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Formatting a Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
C Alarms
AC Power Supplies and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
D System Specifications
Chassis Physical Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Environmental Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Supplies System Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Module Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Agency Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Product Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
E Technical Support
The iSupport Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Accessing iSupport Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Contacting the Technical Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Requesting a Hardware Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Locating E300 Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Index
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6 | Contents
1
About this Guide
This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for installing the Dell
Force10 E300 chassis, as well as instructions to install the fan tray, power supplies, route processor
modules (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards.
This guide also includes instructions to remove and install field-replaceable parts. The E300 system is
packaged with components necessary for optimal performance, including panel blanks for RPMs, SFMs,
and line card slots, and, as required, power module blanks. Blanks are required in empty slots to ensure
adequate system cooling, provide for personal safety, and for EMI containment during operation.
After you have completed the hardware installation process and power up the system, refer to the
FTOS™ Configuration Guide for preliminary software configuration information. FTOS™ Command
Line Interface Reference provides details to configure Layer 2, Layer 3, and other network parameters.
Information Symbols and Warnings
The following graphic symbols are used in this document to bring attention to hazards that exist when
handling the E300 and its components. Please read these alerts and heed their warnings and cautions.
Table 1-1
Table 1-1. Information Symbols
Symbol Warning Description
describes symbols contained in this guide.
Note This symbol informs you of important operational information.
Caution This symbol informs you that improper handling and installation could result in equipment damage
or loss of data.
Warning This symbol signals information about hardware handling that could result in injury.
WARNING: The installation of this equipment shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel only.
Read this guide before installing and powering up this equipment. This equipment contains two power cords.
Disconnect both power cords before servicing.
WARNING: This equipment contains optical transceivers, which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser
radiation.
WARNING: Visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the optical transceiver
ports when no cable is connected. Avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.
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CAUTION: Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage.
CAUTION: Earthing (AKA grounding) connection essential before connecting supply. Always make the
ground connection first and disconnect it last.
CAUTION: Disposal of this equipment should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. See
Product Recycling and Disposal on page 63
.
Related Publications
For more information about the E300 system, refer to the following documents:
• FTOS Configuration Guide
• FTOS Command Line Interface Reference
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• E-Series
® and FTOS Release Notes
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2
Console
Auxiliary
Major
ACO/LT
Minor
Status
Reset
Primary
Status
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
0 1 2 3
Status
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
0 1 2 3
Status
4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
0 1 2 3
Status
E300
The E300 System
The Dell Force 10 E300 System is a high performance, low cost switch/router. The eight-slot system
contains two slots for route processor modules (RPMs) and six slots for line cards. The two Switch Fabric
Modules (SFMs) are required for line rate packet processing.
Figure 2-1. E300 Chassis Front View
Fan Tray
CC-E300-FAN
R0
R1
0
1
Fan
Status
2
3
4
5
CC-E300-CVR-CMP
Route Processor EE3
12 Port FE/GE
ED3
12 Port FE/GE
ED3
1 Port 10GE
LAN ED3
12 Port FE/GE
ED3
PEM0 PEM1
Status
Reset
Primary
100/1000 Base-T
L A L A L A L A
0 1 2 3
100/1000 Base-T
L A L A L A L A
0 1 2 3
100/1000 Base-T
L A L A L A L A
0 1 2 3
SFMs
S1 S0
CC-E-SFM
PS0 PS2
PS1 PS3
100/1000 Base-T
L A L A L A L A
4 5 6 7
100/1000 Base-T
L A L A L A L A
4 5 6 7
Tx Rx
1310nm 10km
L A
10BASE-LR
100/1000 Base-T
L A L A L A L A
4 5 6 7
Active
Status
Minor
Major
L A L A L A L A
8 9 10 11
L A L A L A L A
8 9 10 11
L A L A L A L A
8 9 10 11
Switch Fabric
ACO/LT
100/1000 Base-T
100/1000 Base-T
100/1000 Base-T
C NC NO C NC NO
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERPRODUCT DER KLASSE1
CC-E-SFM
10/100 Ethernet
Status
Status
Status
Status
Cable Management Bracket
E300
Switch Fabric
Active
Status
LC-EE3-RPM
Auxiliary
Console
CC-EE3BLNK-RPM
LC-ED3FE/GE-12T
LC-ED3FE/GE-12T
LC-ED310GEL-1Y
CC-EE3BLNK-LC
LC-ED3FE/GE-12T
CC-EE3BLNK-LC
ESD Strap
Connector
RPMs
Line Cards
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Figure 2-2. E300 Chassis Rear View with AC Power Supplies
A
A
Standby Switch
AC Power Supply
AC Power Supply
LEDs
Power
Inlet Socket
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fn00121a
ir Filter
Optional Grounding
Holes
Figure 2-3. E300 Chassis Rear View with DC PEMs
DC Power Supply
Slot 0
DC Power Supply
Slot 1
fn00121cHH
ir Filter
Table 2-1
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Optional Grounding
Holes
lists the minimum and maximum components required to run the E300 System.
Table 2-1. E300 Component Requirements
Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable?
Backplane (factory installed) 1 1 No
Air filter 1 1 Yes
Fan tray 1 1 Yes
RPMs 1 2 Yes
Line cards 1 6 Yes
SFMs 1* 2 Yes
Power Supplies:
AC Power Supply (100 - 120 VAC)
AC Power Supply (200 - 240 VAC)
DC Power Entry Module (PEM)
3
2
1
4
4
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cable management bracket 0 2 Yes
*With one SFM, the E300 does not transmit traffic at line rate.
E300 System Installation Process
To install the E300 System, Dell Force10 recommends that you install the chassis and modules in the
following order:
Step Task Relevant Section in the Manual
1 Prepare the Site
2 Unpack the chassis and components
3 Mount the chassis
Site Selection Criteria on page 13
Storing Components on page 16
Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack on page 17
or
Installing the
Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet on page 18
4 Install components:
• Fan Tray
• AC Power Supply or DC PEMs
5 Verify power supplies and air flow
6 Install RPMs, line cards, and SFMs
7 Connect network cables
8 Supply power to the Chassis
Installing E300 Fan Tray on page 29
Installing Power Modules on page 19
Power Supply and Fan Operability Test on page 27
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs on page 31
RPM Ports and Cables on page 39
Powering Up on page 43
After you supply power to the chassis, the software boots to the run-time CLI prompt. To interrupt the
boot process, enter the break key sequence (CNTL-SHIFT-6) and enter the BOOT_USER mode. Refer to
Appendix A, System Boot, on page 51
for more information on the BOOT_USER mode.
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12 | The E300 System
3
Site Preparation
This chapter describes the requirements and procedures for installing your E300. The topics covered are:
• “Site Selection Criteria” on page 13
• “Rack Mounting” on page 14
• “Cabinet Placement” on page 14
• “AC and DC Power” on page 14
• “Fans and Airflow” on page 16
• “Storing Components” on page 16
For complete E300 System Specification, refer to
Appendix D, System Specifications, on page 59
.
Site Selection Criteria
Before beginning the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your E300
meets the following safety requirements:
• In a restricted access area.
• In a dry, clean, well-ventilated and temperature-controlled room, away from heat sources such as hot air
vents or direct sunlight.
• Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise.
• Near an adequate power source. Connect the E300 System to the appropriate branch circuit protection
as defined by local electrical codes.
• Ensure adequate space in the front, rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation, access to cables, and
maintenance access:
• Wall Clearance—Allow at least six inches (16 cm) of clearance around the side intake and
exhaust vents and the wall.
• Side-by-Side—Allow at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) between two E300s or an E300 and another
side-by-side airflow chassis.
• Rack—Allow at least 18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack.
• Cabinet—Allow at least 3 inches clearance between the cable management panel on the chassis
and the closed doors.
WARNING: Lift the E300 chassis only from the bottom. Lifting by the chassis shelves or power module
openings will damage the chassis. Dell Force10 recommends using an equipment lift or pallet jack to lift and
install your E300 chassis into your rack or cabinet. Complete the chassis installation into the rack or cabinet
before inserting any components (fan tray, power modules, line cards etc.) into the chassis.
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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.
• Make sure that the rack is grounded to earth ground. The equipment rack must be grounded to the same
ground point used by the power service in your area. The ground path must be permanent.
• For an AC Power supply, the power cord is the primary ground.
When you install the chassis:
• Install the E300 chassis in the rack before you install internal components and make network and power
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connections.
• Use a level to ensure the chassis is installed level.
Cabinet Placement
The cabinet must meet the following criteria:
• Minimum cabinet size is 30 inches deep and 24 inches wide.
• Minimum air flow is 665 cubic feet per minute (CFM).
• Minimum of six inches between the side intake and exhaust vents and a wall. Minimum of three inches
between the closed doors and the chassis (the front of the cable management panel), and a minimum of
six inches between the chassis rear and the rear of the cabinet with the cabinet door closed.
AC and DC Power
The E300 supports a 2500W AC Power Supply and DC Power Entry Modules (PEM). The E300 must
contain only one type of power module; either AC or DC PEM.
WARNING:
• Make your ground connections first. If you do not ground your equipment correctly, excessive
electromagnetic emission may result.
• Disconnect all power to the equipment rack or cabinet before chassis installation.
• Never operate the E300 system with both DC and AC power modules installed.
• Never operate the E300 system with an empty fan tray, power module, RPM, SFM, or line card
slots. All slots must contain modules or filler panels.
• You must use power cables that meet your local electrical code requirements.
2500W AC Power
The E300 Power Supply is capable of operating at either 100 VAC or 220 VAC. If the E300 is connected
to a 100 VAC power supply, three power supply modules are required. A fourth power supply modules
will provide redundancy (3 +1).
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If the E300 is connected to a 220 VAC power supply, two power supply modules are required; four power
supply modules are required for full facility redundancy (2 + 2).
For installation instructions, see
2500W AC Power Requirements
Parameters Specifications
Nominal Input Voltage 100 - 120 VAC Requires a minimum of 3 Power Supplies Installed
Maximum AC Power Supply Input 10 A @ 100 VAC per module
Maximum System Power Input 4.80 KVA @ 100 VAC
Installing AC Power Modules on page 19
200 - 240 VAC Requires a minimum of 2 Power Supplies Installed
7 A @ 200 VAC per module
4.60 KVA @ 220 VAC
.
DC Power
Each E300 system requires at least one load-sharing DC PEM to operate. Two DC PEMs are required for
full facility redundancy.
For installation instructions, see
DC PEM Power Requirements
CAUTION:
Installing DC Power Entry Modules on page 22
.
• This equipment must be connected directly to the DC supply system earthing electrode conductor
or to a bonding jumper from an earthing terminal bar or bus to which the D.C. supply system
earthing electrode is connected.
• The DC supply source is to be located within the same premises as this equipment.
• There shall be no switching or disconnecting devices in the earthed circuit conductor between the
DC source and the point of connection of the earthing electrode conductor.
ATTENTION:
• Ce matériel doit être reccordé directement au conducteur de la prise de terre du circuit
d'alimentation c.c. ou à une tresse de mise à la masse reliée à une barre omnibus de terre laquelle
est raccordée à l'électrode de terre du circuit d'alimentation c.c.
• La source d'alimentation du circuit c.c. doit être située dans la même pièce que le matérial.
• Il ne doit y avoir aucun dispositif de commutation ou de sectionnement entre le point de
raccordement au conducteur de la source d'alimentation c.c. st le point de raccordement à la prise
de terre.
Parameter Specifications
Maximum DC PEM Input Current 60A
Maximum Power Dissipation 2400W
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Fans and Airflow
Your E300 chassis contains one field-replaceable fan tray. Air flows through the E300 system toward the
fans and is exhausted on the fan side of the chassis. Air circulates from the right side to the left. Minimum
air flow is 665 cubic feet per minute (CFM).
For fan access, maintenance and proper ventilation, position a chassis in an equipment rack (or cabinet)
with least six inches (16 cm) of clearance around the side intake and exhaust vents and a wall. For free air
flow between two E300s or an E300 and another side-by-side airflow chassis, position the chassis at least
12 inches (30.5 cm) apart. For instructions on replacing the fan try, see
Tray” on page 45.
Storing Components
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CAUTION: Do not transport a E300 chassis with the components (line cards, power modules, RPMs, and SFMs) fully
installed in the chassis. Place the components in their original protective shipping packaging and insert them back into
their original shipping position. Shipping components installed, without their protective packaging, may damage the
components and the chassis backplane.
If you do not install your E300 System and components immediately, Dell Force10 recommends you
properly store components and all extra field-replaceable parts (spares) until you are ready to install
them.
Follow these indoor storage guidelines:
“Removing and Replacing the Fan
• Storage temperature should remain constant ranging from 41° to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
• Non condensing relative humidity should be maintained with 5 to 95%.
• Store on a dry floor, away from direct sunlight, heat, and air conditioning ducts.
• Store in a dust-free environment.
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Installing the Chassis
Safety Considerations
WARNING: The E300 System is packaged in two separate containers. The chassis container measures 25.5”
x 31” x 28” and weighs approximately 135 pounds. The board container measures 24” x 34.5” x 26.5” and
weighs approximately 90 pounds. Use an equipment lift or pallet jack to install or lift the chassis. Lifting the
chassis by its shelves or fan try opening will cause chassis damage.
NOTE: If you are installing the chassis without using a 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.
Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack
Ensure there is a minimum of six inches of clearance between the side intake and exhaust vents and any
walls. If you are installing two E300s next to each other or an E300 next to another side-by-side airflow
chassis, position the chassis at least 12 inches apart.
Prior to installing the E300 in an equipment rack, you must install the equipment rack bar. This bar
enables you to easily position the chassis into the rack and stabilizes the chassis.
Figure 4-1. Installing the Equipment Rack Bar
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To install the chassis into a 19-inch equipment rack, using the front mounting brackets, follow these
steps:
Step Task
1 At the desired location in the rack, orient the equipment rack bar with the arrows pointing up. The smooth side of
the bar should face outward.
2 Using the mounting screws provided with your rack, attach the bar to the rack (see
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 bar.
Figure 4-1
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Step Task
4 Using the screws provided with your equipment rack, insert screws into both the chassis rack mounting bracket
and the equipment rack and tighten (see
Figure 4-2. Rack Mounting the Chassis
Figure 4-2
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For 19-inch mid mount and 23-inch mid mount brackets, refer to the documentation included with those
brackets.
Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet
Prior to installing the E300 into an equipment cabinet, make sure that there is adequate space for proper
ventilation, access to cables, and access for maintenance. With the chassis installed in a cabinet, there
must be a minimum of six inches (16 cm) between the chassis sides and the cabinet walls.
To install a chassis into an equipment cabinet:
Step Task
1 At the desired location in the rack, orient the equipment rack bar with the arrows pointing up. The smooth side of
the bar should face outward.
2 Using the mounting screws provided with your rack, attach the bar to the rack (see
3 Using a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift, align the rack-mount holes with the equipment rack hole, situating the
chassis on top of the equipment rack bar.
4 Using the screws provided with the cabinet, insert and tighten the screws into the chassis rack mounting and the
cabinet.
Figure 4-1
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Installing Power Modules
This chapter contains the following major sections:
• Installing AC Power Modules
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• Installing DC Power Entry Modules on page
• Power Supply and Fan Operability Test on page 27
The E300 system requires a minimum of one DC Power Entry Module (PEM) or a minimum of two AC
Power Supplies (see
WARNING: The E300 must contain only one type of power module—AC or DC.
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always
wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heal ground strap when handling chassis components.
AC and DC Power on page 14
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Installing AC Power Modules
The E300 AC Power Supply Module is capable of operating at either 100 VAC or 220 VAC. If the E300
is connected to a 100 VAC power supply, three power supply modules are required, or four power supply
modules are required for power supply redundancy.
If the E300 is connected to a 220 VAC power supply, two power supply modules are required, three
power supply modules are required for power supply redundancy, and four power supply modules are
required for full facility redundancy.
For full facility redundancy, each power supply must be attached to an independent power source with a
dedicated circuit breaker sized in accordance with your local building and electrical safety codes. To
comply with safety agency and emission requirements, a power supply blank cover must be inserted into
any unused power supply slot.
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.
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AC Power Requirements
Parameters Specifications
Nominal Input Voltage 100 - 120 VAC Requires a minimum of 3 Power Supplies Installed
200 - 240 VAC Requires a minimum of 2 Power Supplies Installed
Maximum AC Power Supply Input 10 A @ 100 VAC per module
7 A @ 200 VAC per module
Maximum System Power Input 4.80 KVA @ 100 VAC
4.60 KVA @ 220 VAC
AC Power Cord Requirements
Each AC power supply is shipped with a Dell Force10-approved AC power cord and only that cord
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should be used to connect the AC power supply to the appropriate AC outlet. The power source end of the
power cord must have an 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 following are Dell Force10 supplied plug types. All power plugs must comply with local codes.
Check with your Dell Force10 representative to purchase cords or plugs for your system.
• EU: CEE7/7
• UK: CEE7/7, UK plug
• SWZ: CEE7/7
• JAP: C14, C20, NEMA 5-15, L5-20
• JAP 220: NEMA 6-20, L6-20
• US: C14, C20, NEMA 5-15, L5-20
• US 220: NEMA 6-20, L6-20
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.
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Figure 5-1. AC Power Supply Locations
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AC Power Supply
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Standby Switch
AC Power Supply
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Slot 0
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
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Optional Grounding
Holes
The E300 contains four power supply slots in the rear of the chassis (
Each AC power supply contains two LEDs: Status and AC.
Table 5-1. AC Power Supply LEDs
LED Description
Status (upper LED) Green: no fault detected; unit on and functioning properly
Unlit: unit not supplying power to the system; unit off or in standby mode
AC (lower LED) Green: line voltage within range; operating normally; unit on or in standby mode
Unlit: unit not operating or no power applied
Table 5-1
Figure 5-1
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describes the LEDs.
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Installing an AC Power Supply
To install an AC power supply:
Step Task
1 Toggle the Standby Switch of the power supply to the standby position, as shown in the
image here.
NOTE: If the E300 is already operating, you can insert a new power supply without
shutting down the E300.
Standby position
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2 Slide the power supply into any open power supply slot. See
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3 Start the two captive screws of each power supply by hand before tightening them all.
4 Plug the AC power cord into the AC power inlet in the face of the power 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: If there is a failure in the AC Power Supply, it must be replaced. Power modules are not field
serviceable.
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. Ensure power supplies are properly
aligned prior to engaging the captive screws. Doing this will reduce the likelihood of damaging screws or chassis. It
may be necessary to manually align the power supplies prior to tightening.
CAUTION: Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Use no more than five inch-pounds of torque
(light torque with a manual screwdriver). Use of power drivers can damage screws or chassis.
Figure 5-1
for correct orientation.
Installing DC Power Entry Modules
The E300 supports a minimum of one DC PEM. You must have only one type of power module in the
chassis; you cannot install a mixture of power modules. For redundant power, install two DC PEMs. To
comply with safety agency and emission requirements, a blank cover must be inserted into any unused
power slot.
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Figure 5-2. DC PEM Locations
A
DC Power Supply
Slot 0
DC Power Supply
Slot 1
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Optional Grounding
Holes
DC Requirements
Maximum Power Dissipation 2400W
Maximum DC PEM Input Current 60A
Redundancy
For full facility redundancy, install two DC PEMs where each PEM must be attached to an independent
power source with a dedicated circuit breaker sized in accordance with your local building and electrical
safety codes.
Cable and Connector Requirements
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 loaded 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, solder-plated, or silver-plated connectors or other plated connection surfaces, such as
those on the PEM studs.
NOTE: Please take precautions against over-tightening the screws or nuts on this device.
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