Dell Force10 S55T Quick Start Manual

Dell Force10

S55 and S60 Systems

Quick Start Guide

Regulatory Model: S55/S60

Dell Force10

S55 and S60 Systems

Quick Start Guide

Regulatory Model: S55/S60

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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 S55 S60

Hardware installation and
power-up instructions

Software configuration FTOS Configuration Guide

Command line interface FTOS Command Reference

Latest updates Release Notes for the S55

Installing the S55 System Installing the S60 System

FTOS Configuration Guide

for the S55 System

for the S55 System

System

for the S60 System
FTOS Command Reference

for the S60 System
Release Notes for the S60

System

About this Guide 3

4 About this Guide

1

Installing the Hardware

This guide assumes all site preparation has been performed before installing the
chassis.

Installing the Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet

T o install the S55 or S60 systems, Dell Force10 recommends that you complete
the installation procedures in the order presented below.

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, the installation instructions below apply to both

the S55 and S60 chassis.

Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the
switch or its field replaceable units.

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.

Attaching Mounting Brackets

The chassis is shipped with mounting brackets (rack ears) and required screws
for rack or cabinet installation. The brackets are enclosed in a package with the
chassis.

NOTE: Dell Force10 recommends attaching the brackets at the PSU side. This

provides the greatest weight support for the chassis in the rack or cabinet.

.

Step Task

1 Take the brackets and screws out of their packaging.

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Step Task

Power Supply/Fan Module

View from Chassis Rear

View from Chassis Front

Screws

Connect to
Rack/Cabinet
(ears)

Connect to
Rack/Cabinet
(ears)

Screws

Power Supply/Fan Module

Power Supply

Power Supply

Screws

Connect to
rack/cabinet
(ear)

Connect to
rack/cabinet
(ear)

View of chassis front

View from chassis rear

2 Attach the brackets to the sides of the chassis at the PSU end, using four

screws for each bracket. Attach the bracket so that the “ear” faces the
PSU and the outside of the chassis.

S55

S60

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Install Chassis into Rack or Cabinet

PSU0

PSU1

Rack/Cabinet
Post

Rack Mounting
ears

Ensure that there is adequate clearance surrounding the rack or within the
cabinet to permit access and airflow.

Step Task

1 Dell Force10 recommends that one person hold the chassis in place

while a second person attaches the brackets to the posts.

2 Attach the bracket "ears" to the rack or cabinet posts, using two screws

for each bracket. Ensure the screws are tightened firmly.
S55

S60

PSU0

PSU1

Rack Mounting

Rack/Cabinet

"ears"

Post

Attach a Ground Cable to the System

The system is shipped with necessary 10-32 screw(s) for attaching a ground
cable to the chassis. The cable itself is not included. Dell Force10 recommends a
6AWG one-hole (for the S55) or two-hole (for the S60) lug, #10 hole size, 63"
spacing (not included in shipping) to properly ground the chassis. The lug must
be a UL recognized, crimp-type lug.

NOTE: The rack installation ears are not suitable for grounding.
CAUTION: Grounding conductors must be made of copper. Do not use

aluminum conductors.

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NOTE: Coat the one-hole lug 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.

Step Task

1 Take the 10-32 screw(s) from the package.
2 Cut cable to desired length. Cable length must facilitate the proper

operation of fault interrupt circuits. Dell Force10 recommends using of
the shortest cable route allowable.

3 Attach the lug to the chassis as shown, using the supplied 10-32

screw(s) with captive internal tooth lock washer. Each screw should be
torqued to 20 in-lbs.

S55

S60

1

2

4 Attach the other end of the ground cable to a suitable ground point. The

rack installation ears are not a suitable grounding point.

The S60 is shipped with 2 10-32 screws for attaching a ground cable to the
chassis. The cable itself is not included. Dell Force10 recommends a 6AWG
two-hole lug, #10 hole size, 63" spacing (not included in shipping) to properly
ground the chassis. The two-hole lug must be a UL recognized, crimp-type lug.

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Install the SFP and SFP+ Optics

The chassis are shipped as follows:

• The S55 has 4 SFP optical ports in the PSU side of the chassis in addition to
the optional SFP+ optical modules.

• The S60 has 4 SFP optical ports in the front of the chassis in addition to the
optional SFP+ optical modules.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components

are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap
when handling the chassis and its components.

WARNING: Follow all warning labels when working with optical fibers.

Always wear eye protection when working with optical fibers. Never look
directly into the end of a terminated or unterminated fiber or connector as it
may cause eye damage.

Step Task

1 Position the SFP or SFP+ so it is in the correct position. (The optic has a

key that prevents it from being inserted incorrectly.).

2 Insert the optic into the port until it gently snaps into place.

NOTE: For details on Dell Force10 supported optics, refer to

http://www.force10networks.com/products/specifications.asp

Power Up Sequence

Supply Power and Power Up the System

Dell Force10 recommends re-inspecting your system prior to powering up.
Verify that:

• The equipment is properly secured to the rack and properly grounded.

• The equipment rack is properly mounted and grounded.

• The ambient temperature around the unit (which may be higher than the
room temperature) is within the limits specified for the unit.

• There is sufficient airflow around the unit.

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• The input circuits are correctly sized for the loads and that sufficient over­current protection devices are used.

• All protective covers are in place.

• Blank panels are installed if optional modules are not installed.

• Blank panels are installed if redundant power supplies are n ot installed on the
S55.

NOTE: A US AC power cable is included in the shipping container for powering

up an AC power supply. All other power cables must be ordered separately.

CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components

are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap
when handling the system and its components.

When the chassis powers up, the fans immediately come on at high speed. The
fan speed slows as the system boots up.

The PWR LED blinks until the boot-up sequence is complete. When the boot up
is complete the PWD LED is steadily lit.

The Stack ID LED displays a digit to show the position of the unit in a stacking
chain. For a single chassis, a 0 displays.

AC Power

Connect the plug to each AC receptacle, making sure that the power cord is
secure.

As soon as the cable is connected between the system and the power source, the
chassis is powered-up; there is no on/off switch.

DC Power

To connect the chas sis to the DC power source, follow the steps below:

Step Task S55 Task S60

1 Connect the plug to each DC

receptacle, making sure that the
power cord is secure.

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Remove the small plastic cover from
the DC connectors.

Step Task S55 Task S60

2 As soon as the cable is connected

between the S55 and the power
source, the chassis is powered-up;
there is no on/off switch.

3 Replace the plastic cover over the DC

4 Turn the power switch on.

Attach the connectors to the both DC
power units at the rear of the S60,
making sure that the connection is
secure.

connectors.

Power Supplies

The S55 and S60 chassis are designed to support two hot-swappable power
supplies with integrated fans that provide the cooling for the chassis. There are
two types of power supplies (AC or DC) and there are two air-flow directions
(Normal and Reversed). Two power supplies are required for full redundancy,
but each system will operate with a single power supply.

• In the S55, a blank panel must be attached as redundant power supplies are
not installed.

• In the S60, one of the power supply bays can be equipped with a fan only
module.

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.

Fans

The chassis come from the factory with the following:

• The S55 comes with 1 power supply and 2 fan modules installed in the
chassis.

• The S60 comes with 1 power supply and 1 fan module installed in the
chassis.

Both the fan modules and the integrated fan-power supply are hot-swappable if
a second (redundant) power supply is installed and running. With redundant
power supplies, traffic will not be interrupted if a fan module is removed.

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NOTE: Both slots must have operating fan units to run the system. If a module is

not installed in each slot (either as part of the PSU or as an independent fan
module), the system will shut down in 1 minute.

The S55 and the S60 both support two airflow direction options. Only a single
direction can be used in a chassis; do not mix fan flow types in a chassis. The
system will shutdown in 1 minute, if the airflow directions are mismatched.

• Normal is airflow from I/O panel to power supply

• Reversed is airflow from power supply to I/O panel

There are environmental factors that could decrease the amount of time required
between air filter replacements. Check these environmental factors regularly.
Any unusual environmental circumstance at the site that causes an increase in
temperature and/or particulate matter in the air might affect performance (for
example, new equipment installation).

Specifications

Chassis Physical Design

Parameter S55 Specifications S60 Specifications

Height 1.73 inches (4.4 cm) 1.7 inches (4.3 cm)
Width 17.32 inches (44.0 cm) 17.32 inches (44.0 cm)
Depth 18.74 inches (47.6cm) 16.73 inches (42.5cm)
Chassis weight with

factory-installed
components

Rack clearance required Front: 5-inches (12.7 cm)

Thermal dissipation 461 BTU/hr (135W) 597 BTU/hr
Power Consumption 115 Watts (nominal)

14.41 pounds (approx.) (6.54
kg)

Rear: 5-inches (12.7 cm)

135 Watts (maximum)

14.39 pounds (approx.) (6.54
kg)

Front: 5-inches (12.7 cm)
Rear: 5-inches (12.7 cm)

175 Watts (nominal)
225 Watts (maximum)

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Environmental Parameters

Parameter S55 Specifications S60 Specifications

Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

-40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)

Maximum altitude No performance degradation

to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)

Relative humidity 10 to 85% non-condensing 10 to 85% non-condensing

Shock MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-810
Vibration Bellcore GR-63

32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)

-40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)
non-operating

No performance degradation
to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)

5 to 95% non-condensing
(non-operating)

AC Power Requirements

Parameter S55 Specifications S60 Specifications

Nominal Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 47-63 Hz 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum AC Power

Supply Input Current
Maximum System

Power Input

5 A 2 A at 100/120 VAC

135 W 225W

DC Power Requirements

Parameter S55 Specifications S60 Specifications

Nominal Input Voltage -43 to -72 VDC at startup

-36 to -72 VDC during normal
operation

Maximum Power
Supply Input Current

Maximum System
Power Input

10 A 3.6 A at -48 VDC

135 W 225W

–40 to – 60 VDC

Power Supplies

The S55 and the S60 are designed to support two hot-swappable power supplies
with integrated fans that provide the cooling for the chassis.

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WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, make sure the systems are grounded

properly. If you do not ground your equipment correctly, excessive emissions
may result. Use a qualified electrician to ensure that the power cables meet
your local electrical requirements.

WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components

are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap
when handling the systems and their components.

CAUTION: Remove the power cable from the modules prior to
removing the module itself. Power must not be connected prior to
insertion in the chassis.

WARNING: Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages.

Do not attempt to operate this system with the safety cover removed.

CAUTION: The DC power supply comes with a 6-8inch cord with a

snap-in plug that attaches to the DC power supply and screw
terminals that attach to the main power. Dell Force10 recommends
using a longer cable, to ensure sufficient room.

CAUTION: The power supply is marked + 48V - . Connect the + (plus

sign) to the red cable on the 6-8 inch cord; the - (minus sign) connects
to the black cable. BE SURE TO connect the RED to RETURN and
connect the BLACK to -48V.

NOTE: For a NEBS compliant installation, the AC power connections

must use a surge protection device (SPD) to protect the AC power supplies
from damage to excessive power line surges.

NOTE: To comply with the GR-1089 Lightning Criteria for Equipment

Interfacing with AC Power Ports, an external surge protection device
(SPD) is intended to be used at the AC input of the router.

NOTE: The DC power return conductor must be isolated from the chassis

or frame when connections to the power supply are made.

14 Installing the Hardware

Install a DC Power Supply

Grab Handle

PSU0

PSU1

Fan Module

Optional Module

Cable
Connector

The power supply modules should slide into the slots smoothly. Do not force a
module into a slot. This may damage the power supply or the chassis.

S55 S60

Securing Screw

Fans and Filters

PSU0

Grab Handle

PSU1

Power Switch

Step Task

1
2

Take the power supply uni t out of the shipp ing box.
Remove the small plastic cover over the DC connectors. Do not

throw the cover away; you will replace it when installation is
complete.

3 Using the grab handle, slide the unit in to the power supply bay.
4 Tighten the securing screw at the top of the unit.
5 Attach power cables.
6 Replace the small plastic cover over the DC connectors.
7 Turn on power if installing a DC unit.

DC Power Connector

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2

Installing the Software

Navigating CLI Modes

The FTOS prompt changes to indicate the CLI mode. You must move linearly
through the command modes, with the exception of the end command which
takes you directly to EXEC Privilege mode; the exit command moves you up
one command mode level.

Console Access

NOTE: You must have a password configured on a virtual terminal line before you

can Telnet into the system. Therefore, you must use a console connection when
connecting to the system for the first time.

The S55/S60 has 2 management ports available for system access: a serial
console port and a USB-B port. The USB-B ports acts exactly as the console
port.

By default, the S55/S60 sends system messages to the serial console port.
However, only one console connection can be active at a time. When both the
serial console port and the USB-B port are connected, the system defaults to the
USB-B port. The console connection is considered inactive if the USB-B port is
also connected.

You can switch between console connections by physically connecting or
disconnecting the cables. A system message is displayed on the serial console
prior to switching to the USB-B console. When the USB-B cable is detached,
the system returns to the serial console default.

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Serial Console

RJ-45
Console Port

The RS-232 console port is labeled on the chassis. It is in the upper right-hand
side, as you face the rear of the chassis.

S55 S60

Console
Port

Step Task

1 Install an RJ-45 copper cable into the console port.Use a rollover (crossover)

cable to connect the S55 or S60 console port to a terminal server.

2 Connect the other end of the cable to the DTE terminal server.
3 Terminal settings on the console port cannot be changed in the software and are

set as follows:
9600 baud rate
No parity
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No flow control

Accessing the RJ-45 console port with a DB-9 adapter

You can connect to the console using an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and an
RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter to a terminal server (for example, PC).
Table 2-1 lists the pin assignments.

Table 2-1. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server

S55/S60

Console Port

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

RTS 1 8 8 CTS

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

Adapter

Terminal

Server Device

Table 2-1. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server

USB-B Port

S55/S60

Console Port

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

Adapter

Terminal

Server Device

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

NC 2 7 6 DSR

TxD362RxD
GND 4 5 5 GND
GND 5 4 5 GND

RxD633TxD

NC 7 2 4 DTR

CTS817RTS

USB-B Console

The USB-B connector port is labeled on the S55/S60 chassis. It is to the left of
the management ports, as you face the rear of the chassis.

S55

S60

USB-B
Port

Step Task

1 Power on the PC (XP operating system recommended).
2 Connect the USB-A end of cable (supplied) into an available USB port on the

PC.

3 Connect the USB-B end of cable into the USB-B console port on the chassis.
4 Power on the chassis.
5 Install necessary USB device drivers (internet connection required).

Contact Dell Force10 TAC for CD, if necessary.

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Step Task

6 Open your terminal software emulation program to access the chassis.
7 Using the terminal settings shown here, set the terminal connection settings.

• 9600 baud rate, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No flow control

8 You will see the message below when you are connected to the chassis.

Default Configuration

A version of the Dell Force10 Operating System (FTOS) is pre-loaded onto the
chassis, however the system is not configured when you power up for the first
time (except for the default hostname, which is Force10). Y ou must configure
the system using the Command Line Interface (CLI).

Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode

Use the switchport command in INTERFACE mode to enable Layer 2 data
transmissions through an individual interface. The user can not configure
switching or Layer 2 protocols such as spanning tree protocol on an interface
unless the interface has been set to Layer 2 mode.

Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode

1 Enable the interface. no shutdown INTERFACE
2 Place the interface in

Layer 2 (switching)
mode.

switchport INTERFACE

To view the interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the show interfaces switchport
command in the EXEC mode.

Configure a Host Name

The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is Force10.

• Host names must start with a letter and end with a letter or digit.

• Characters within the string can be letters, digits, and hyphens.

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Task Command Syntax Command Mode
Create a new host name. hostname name CONFIGURATION

Access the System Remotely

You can configure the system to be accessed remotely by Telnet. Both the S55
and the S60 has a dedicated management port and a management routing table
that is separate from the IP routing table.

Step Task

1 Configure an IP address for the management port.
2 Configure a management route with a default gateway.
3 Configure a username and password.

Configure the Management Port IP Address

Assign IP addresses to the management ports in order to access the system
remotely.

NOTE: Assign different IP addresses to each RPM’s management port.

Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode

1 Enter INTERFACE

mode for the
Management port.

2 Assign an IP address

to the interface.

3 Enable the interface. no shutdown INTERFACE

interface ManagementEthernet

slot/port

ip address ip-address/mask INTERFACE

CONFIGURATION

Configure a Management Route

Define a path from the system to the network from which you are accessing the
system remotely. Management routes are separate from IP routes and are only
used to manage the system through the management port.

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Task Command Syntax Command Mode

Configure a
management route to
the network from
which you are
accessing the system.

management route ip-address/mask
gateway

CONFIGURATION

Configure a Username and Password

Configure a system username and password to access the system remotely.

Task Command Syntax Command Mode

Configure a username
and password to
access the system
remotely.

username username password
[encryption-type]

CONFIGURATION

Configure the Enable Password

The EXEC Privilege mode is unrestricted by default. Configure a password as a
basic security measure. There are two types of enable passwords:

• enable password stores the password in the running/startup configuration
using a DES encryption method.

• enable secret is stored in the running/startup configuration in using a
stronger, MD5 encrypti on method.

Dell Force10 recommends using the enable secret password.

Task Command Syntax Command Mode

Create a password to
access EXEC
Privilege mode.

enable [password | secret] [level level]
[encryption-type] password

CONFIGURATION

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Create a Port-based VLAN

The Default VLAN as VLAN 1 is part of the system startup configuration and
does not require configuration. To configure a port-based VLAN, you must
create the VLAN and then add physical interfaces or port channel (LAG)
interfaces to the VLAN.

Task Command Syntax Command Mode

Configure a port-based VLAN (if the
vlan-id is different from the Default
VLAN ID) and enter INTERFACE
VLAN mode.

NOTE: After you create a VLAN, you must assign interfaces in Layer 2 mode to

the VLAN to activate the VLAN.

Use the show vlan command in the EXEC privilege mode to view the
configured VLANs.

Assign Interfaces to a VLAN

To view just the interfaces that are in Layer 2 mode, enter the show interfaces
switchport command in the EXEC privilege mode or EXEC mode.

To tag frames leaving an interface in Layer 2 mode, you must assign that
interface to a port-based VLAN to tag it with that VLAN ID. To tag interfaces,
use these commands in the following sequence:

interface vlan vlan-id CONFIGURATION

Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode

1 Access the

INTERF ACE VLAN
mode of the VLAN to
which you want to
assign the interface.

2 Enable an interface to

include the IEEE

802.1Q tag header.

interface vlan vlan-id CONFIGURATION

tagged interface INTERFACE

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Use the untagged command to move untagged interfaces from the Default
VLAN to another VLAN:

Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode

1 Access the

INTERF ACE VLAN
mode of the VLAN to
which you want to
assign the interface.

2 Configure an interface

as untagged. This
command is available
only in VLAN
interfaces.

interface vlan vlan-id CONFIGURATION

untagged interface INTERFACE

Assign an IP address to a VLAN

NOTE: An IP address cannot be assigned to the Default VLAN, which, by default,

is VLAN 1. To assign another VLAN ID to the Default VLAN, use the default

vlan-id vlan-id command.

Task Command Syntax Command Mode

Configure an IP address and mask on
the interface.

ip address ip-address
mask [secondary]

INTERFACE

Connecting the Chassis to the Network

Once you have completed the hardware installation and software configuration,
you can connect to your company network by following your company’s cabling
requirements.

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