Dell PowerSwitch S6100-ON User Manual

Dell EMC PowerSwitch S6100-ON

Installation Guide

March 2021

Rev. A08

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Contents

Chapter 1: About this guide...........................................................................................................	5
Notices...................................................................................................................................................................................	5
Related documents.............................................................................................................................................................	5
Chapter 2: S6100–ON system........................................................................................................	6
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................	6
Features.................................................................................................................................................................................	7
Physical dimensions.............................................................................................................................................................	8
Luggage tag..........................................................................................................................................................................	8
System status.......................................................................................................................................................................	9
LED display............................................................................................................................................................................	9
LED behavior .................................................................................................................................................................	9
Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................................................	11
S6100–ON configurations................................................................................................................................................	11
Chapter 3: Site preparations........................................................................................................	12
Site selection.......................................................................................................................................................................	12
Cabinet placement.............................................................................................................................................................	12
Rack mounting....................................................................................................................................................................	13
System ground....................................................................................................................................................................	13
Fans and airflow.................................................................................................................................................................	13
Power....................................................................................................................................................................................	13
Storing components..........................................................................................................................................................	13
Chapter 4: NEBS compliance.......................................................................................................	15
Important information.......................................................................................................................................................	15
NEBS-compliant ground installation..............................................................................................................................	15
For rack spans from 22 to 23.375 inches...............................................................................................................	16
For rack spans from 23.375 to 36 inches...............................................................................................................	18
Chapter 5: S6100–ON installation................................................................................................	21
Installation overview..........................................................................................................................................................	21
Unpack the S6100-ON System.......................................................................................................................................	21
Four-post rack assembly.................................................................................................................................................	22
Four-post rack mount......................................................................................................................................................	22
Chassis ground...................................................................................................................................................................	23
I/O module installation.....................................................................................................................................................	25
Important points..........................................................................................................................................................	25
SFP+ and QSFP optics installation...............................................................................................................................	26
SFP+ and QSFP optics removal....................................................................................................................................	26
Port connectivity...............................................................................................................................................................	26
System power-up..............................................................................................................................................................	28
Chapter 6: Power supplies...........................................................................................................	29

Contents 3

Components.......................................................................................................................................................................	29
AC or DC power supply installation..............................................................................................................................	30
DC power supply connection.....................................................................................................................................	31
AC or DC power supply replacement...........................................................................................................................	32
Chapter 7: Fans...........................................................................................................................	33
Components.......................................................................................................................................................................	33
Fan module installation.....................................................................................................................................................	34
Fan module replacement.................................................................................................................................................	34
Fan air filter replacement................................................................................................................................................	35
After system installation..................................................................................................................................................	35
Chapter 8: Management ports.....................................................................................................	36
RS-232 console port access...........................................................................................................................................	36
Accessing the RJ-45 Console Port with a DB-9 Adapter..................................................................................	37
Micro USB-B console port access................................................................................................................................	37
USB storage........................................................................................................................................................................	37
Before you install an OS..................................................................................................................................................	38
ONIE service discovery....................................................................................................................................................	39
Chapter 9: Dell support................................................................................................................	41
Chapter 10: Specifications...........................................................................................................	43
Chassis physical design....................................................................................................................................................	43
IEEE standards...................................................................................................................................................................	44
Agency compliance...........................................................................................................................................................	45
USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement...............................................................................	45
European Union EMC Directive Conformance statement.......................................................................................	45
Japan: VCCI Compliance for Class A Equipment.......................................................................................................	46
Korean Certification of Compliance..............................................................................................................................	46
Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications.......................................................................................	47
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)..........................................................................................................................	47
Product recycling and disposal......................................................................................................................................	48

4 Contents

About this guide

This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting, inserting optional modules, and connecting to a power source.

Topics:

•Notices

•Related documents

Notices

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment.

NOTE: Only trained and qualified personnel can install this equipment. Read this guide before you install and power up this equipment. This equipment contains two power cords. Disconnect both power cords before servicing.

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

Figure 1. Class 1 Laser Product Tag

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

S6100–ON system

The following sections describe the Dell S6100–ON system:

Topics:

•Introduction

•Features

•Physical dimensions

•Luggage tag

•System status

•LED display

•Prerequisites

•S6100–ON configurations

Introduction

S6100-ON is a two rack unit 10/25/40/100 GbE switch. A fully loaded system includes 64 quad form-factor pluggable (QSFP+ or QSFP28) optics for 40/100 GbE aggregation and 10/25/40/100 GbE top of rack (ToR) and end of row (EoR) applications. The S6100–ON system includes two hot-swappable AC or DC power supply units (PSUs) and four hot-swappable fan units.

The S6100–ON supports three types of I/O modules:

●16 x 40 GbE QSFP+

○Top row of ports can operate as:

Single 40G port

Quad 10G ports

NOTE: If you configure port [n] as a quad 10G port, port [n + 1] will not be available

●8 x 100 GbE QSFP28

○Each port can operate as:

Single 100G port

Single 40G port

Quad 25G ports

Quad 10G ports

●4 x QSFP28 + 4 x CXP

○Each QSFP28 port can operate as:

Single 100G port

Single 40G port

Quad 25G ports

Quad 10G ports

○Each CXP port can operate as:

Single 100G port

All 100 GbE (QSFP28) ports support 4 x 25 GbE.

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Figure 2. S6100–ON I/O-side view
1.	MicroUSB-B port	2.	64 x 10/40 QSFP+ or 32 x 10/25/40/100 QSFP28
3.	USB Type A	4.	SFP+ ports
5.	Top: RJ-45 console port. Bottom: RJ-45 management port

Figure 3. S6100–ON PSU-side view

1.Fan modules

2.Power supply units

Features

The S6100–ON offers the following features:

●Up to four I/O modules of 8 x 10/25/40/50/100 GbE QSFP28 ports

●Up to four I/O modules of 16 x 10/40 GbE QSFP+ ports

●Up to four I/O modules of 4 x 10/25/40/50/100 GbE QSFP28 ports and 4 x 100 GbE CXP ports

●Up to one hundred twenty-eight 10G ports

●Up to one hundred twenty-eight 25G ports

●Up to sixty-four 40G ports

●Up to sixty-four 50G ports

●Up to thirty-two 100G ports

●Two SFP+ ports

●One micro universal serial bus (MicroUSB-B) console port, optional

●One 2.0 USB Type-A port for additional file storage

●One 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet management port

●Rangeley central processing unit (CPU) system with 8GB DDR III RAM.

●Temperature monitoring

●Software-readable thermal monitor

●Real time clock (RTC) support

●Hot-pluggable redundant power supplies

●Power management monitoring

●Four hot-pluggable replaceable fan modules

S6100–ON system

●Standard 2U chassis

●Two-hole ground lug

Physical dimensions

The S6100-ON has the following physical dimensions:

●442 x 510 x 86.75 mm (W x D x H)

●17.40 x 20 x 3.41 inches (W x D x H)

Luggage tag

The S6100–ON system has a pull-out tag, known as a luggage tag, on the I/O-side of the system.

Figure 4. S6100–ON luggage tag
1.	Service tag	2.	PPID
3.	MAC address	4.	Express service code

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System status

You can view S6100–ON status information using the LEDs.

LED display

The S6100–ON includes LED displays on the I/O side of the system.

NOTE: If you are installing third-party software, for LED information, see your third-party operating software documentation.

LED behavior

The following S6100–ON system LED behavior is seen during open networking installation environment (ONIE) operations:

Figure 5. S6100–ON LEDs
1.	Fan LED	2.	Power LED
3.	Master LED	4.	System LED
5.	Locator LED	6.	Locator LED
7.	System LED	8.	Port LEDs
9.	Stack ID LED	10.	RJ-45 Ethernet Management Port LED

Table 1. S6100–ON LED behavior

LED	Description


System Status and Health LED	●	Off—No power
	●	Solid green—Normal Operation
	● Blinking green—POST is in process
	● Solid amber—Critical system error
	● Blinking amber—Minor system error
Power LED	●	Off—No power
	●	Solid green—Normal Operation
	● Solid amber—POST is in process
	● Blinking amber—Noncritical system error—power supply
		failure

S6100–ON system

Table 1. S6100–ON LED behavior (continued)

LED	Description


Master LED	● Off—Switch is in Stacking Slave mode
	● Solid green—System is in Stacking Master or Standalone
		mode

Management LED	●	Off—No Link
	● Solid green—Link on 1 Gbps speed
	● Solid amber—Link on 10/100 Mbps speeds
	●	Blinking green—Port activity
FAN LED	●	Off—No power
	● Solid green—fan powered and running at the expected
		RPM
	● Blinking amber—fan failed, including incompatible airflow
		direction when you insert the PSU or fan trays with
		differing airflows

LOCATOR LED	●	Off—Locator is idle
	● Blinking blue—Locator is functioning

Table 2. QSFP28 port LEDs

LED	Description


Link LED	●	Off—No Link
	● Solid green—Port activity operating at maximum port
		speed
	● Solid amber—Port activity operating at lower speed
Activity LED	●	Off—No Link
	● Flashing green, ~30 ms—port activity operating at
		maximum port speed
	● Flashing amber, ~30 ms—port activity operating at lower
		port speed

Table 3.	QSFP28 port LEDs—4x25 GbE or 4x10 GbE Mode

LED		Description


Link LED		● Off—No Link
		● Solid green—Port link is 4x25 GbE
		● Solid amber—Port link is 4x10 GbE
Activity LED		● Off—No Link
		● Flashing green, ~30 ms—Port link is 4x25 GbE
		● Flashing amber, ~30 ms—Port link is 4x10 GbE

Table 4. QSFP28 Port LEDs—2x40GbE Mode

LED	Description


Link LED	●	Off—No Link
	● Solid green—Port link is 2x40 GbE
Activity LED	●	Off—No Link
	● Flashing amber, ~30 ms—Port link is 2x40 GbE

Table 5. SFP+ port LEDs

LED	Description


Link LED	● Off—No Link

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Table 5. SFP+ port LEDs	(continued)

LED		Description


		● Solid green—Port activity operating at maximum port
		speed
		● Solid amber—Port activity operating at lower speed
Activity LED		● Off—No Link
		● Flashing green, ~30 ms—port activity operating at
		maximum port speed
		● Flashing amber, ~30 ms—port activity operating at lower
		port speed

Prerequisites

The following is a list of components required for successful installation of the S6100-ON:

NOTE: Detailed installation instructions for the S6100-ON are provided in Site preparations and S6100-ON Installation.

●S6100–ON chassis or multiple chassis, if stacking

●AC or DC country and regional-specific cables to connect the AC or DC power source to each of the chassis’ AC or DC power supplies

●Mounting brackets for rack installation, included

●Screws for rack installation

●#1 and #2 Phillips screw drivers, not included

●Torx screwdriver, not included

●Ground cable screws, included

●Copper or fiber cables

Other optional components are:

●Ground cable

●Extra power supply unit

●Extra fan module

●Extra mounting brackets

S6100–ON configurations

You can order the S6100–ON system in several different configurations.

●S6100–ON AC or DC Normal Airflow: thirty–two 10/25/40/100 GbE ports with four SFP+ 10 GbE ports, two AC or DC power supply units and four fan subsystems. Fan airflow is from the I/O side to the power supply side.

●S6100–ON AC or DC Reverse Airflow: thirty–two 10/25/40/100 GbE ports with four SFP+ 10 GbE ports, two AC or DC power supply units and four fan subsystems. Fan airflow is from the I/O side to the power supply side.

●Fan with airflow from the I/O side to the PSU side.

●Fan with airflow from the PSU side to the I/O side.

●AC or DC power supply with airflow from the I/O side to the PSU side.

●AC or DC power supply with airflow from the PSU side to the I/O side.

The S6100–ON offers three types of I/O modules:

●16 x 40 GbE QSFP+

●8 x 100 GbE QSFP28

●4 x QSFP28 + 4 x CXP

S6100–ON system

Site preparations

The S6100–ON is suitable for installation as part of a common bond network (CBN).

You can install the system in:

●Network telecommunication facilities

●Data centers

●Other locations where the National Electric Code (NEC) applies

For more information about S6100–ON specifications, see Specifications.

NOTE: Install the S6100–ON system into a rack before installing any optional components.

Topics:

•Site selection

•Cabinet placement

•Rack mounting

•System ground

•Fans and airflow

•Power

•Storing components

Site selection

Install Dell equipment in restricted access areas.

A restricted access area is one in which service personnel can only gain access using a special tool, lock, key or other means of security. Access is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

Ensure that the area where you install your S6100–ON system meets the following safety requirements:

●Near an adequate power source. Connect the system to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by your local electrical codes.

●Environmental temperature range is from 32° to 113°F (from 0° to 45°C).

●The switch operating ambient temperature range is from 10° to 35°C (from 50° to 95°F).

●Relative humidity is from 5 to 85 percent noncondensing.

●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.

●Positioned in a rack or cabinet, or on a desktop with adequate space in the front, back, and sides for proper ventilation and access.

Cabinet placement

Install the S6100–ON only in indoor cabinets designed for use in a controlled environment.

Do not install the S6100–ON in outside cabinets. For cabinet placement requirements, see Site selection.

The cabinet must meet minimum size requirements. Airflow must be in accordance with the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard. Ensure that there is a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) between the intake and exhaust vents and the cabinet wall.

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Rack mounting

When you prepare your equipment rack, ensure that the rack is grounded.

Ground the equipment rack to the same ground point the power service in your area uses. The ground path must be permanent.

System ground

Dell recommends grounding your system. Use the S6100–ON in a common bond network (CBN).

Connect the grounding cables as described in S6100-ON installation.

Fans and airflow

The S6100–ON fans support two airflow options: normal and reverse.

Fan combinations

The S6100-ON has stock keeping units (SKUs) that support the following configurations. Installation of the fans is done as part of the factory install based on SKU type.

●AC or DC PSU with fan airflow from the I/O to the PSU

●AC or DC PSU with fan airflow from the PSU to the I/O

Be sure to order the fans suitable to support your site’s ventilation. Use a single type of airflow fan in your system. Do not mix reverse and normal airflows in a single S6100–ON chassis.

For proper ventilation, position the S6100-ON in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around the exhaust vents. When you install two S6100-ON systems near each other, to permit proper airflow, position the two chassis at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) apart. The fan speed increases when the internal temperature reaches 161.6°F (72°C). The fan speed decreases to normal speed when the temperature falls to 136.4°F (58°C). The S6100-ON never intentionally turns off the fans.

Power

To connect the chassis to the applicable power source, use the appropriate power cord with the S6100–ON. An AC or DC power cord is included with the system.

When installing AC or DC systems, follow the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 where applicable.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the power cable before you service the power supply slots.

CAUTION: Use the power supply cord as the main disconnect device on the AC system. Ensure that the socketoutlet is located and installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

The system is powered-up when the power cord is connected between the system and the power source.

NOTE: Module power is software controlled. You do not see module LEDs when the system powers up in ONIE.

Storing components

If you do not install your S6100–ON and components immediately, properly store the system and all optional components by following these guidelines:

●Storage location temperature must remain constant. The storage range is from -40° to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).

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

●Store in a dust-free environment.

Site preparations

NOTE: ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S6100–ON and its accessories. After you remove the original packaging, place the S6100–ON and its components on an anti-static surface.

14 Site preparations

NEBS compliance

For your system to be network equipment building system (NEBS) compliant, you must follow the instructions detailed in this chapter.

To be NEBS-compliant, orient your system in the rack so that the air inlet is from the front aisle and the air exhaust is to the rear aisle.

Topics:

•Important information

•NEBS-compliant ground installation

Important information

WARNING: The quad form-factor pluggable (QSFP), console, Ethernet management, and universal serial bus (USB) ports are suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. You MUST NOT metallically connect the ports to interfaces that connect to the out side plant (OSP) or its wiring. Use these interfaces as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 6) and they require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. Adding primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.

WARNING: If you install and connect the S6100-ON to a commercial AC power source, you must connect the system to an external special protection device (SPD).

To be NEBS-compliant, you must follow these regulations:

●Locate your system in a restricted-access area were only trained personnel are allowed access.

●Install and connect your system to the common bonding network (CBN).

●You can also install and connect your system to the central office.

●Connect the battery returns of your system as DC-I.

●Ground your system using a copper ground conductor.

●Clean all bare grounding connection points on your chassis and the bracket with an anti-oxidant solution before making connections.

●Use the two-hole, Listed, compression-type lug with a AWG 14 gauge wire to secure your system to the frame.

NOTE: The S6100–ON can operate at -48 to -60 VDC at a maximum current level of 24A.

NOTE: The S6100-ON is Earthquake Z4-compliant when you attach the ReadyRails to the four-post frame using threaded hardware.

NEBS-compliant ground installation

Before you install the switch into a rack, install the ground (GND) lug assembly.

The accessory box includes a UL-certified GND lug and two nuts, packaged separately. If any parts are missing, contact your Dell Sales Representative.

CAUTION: Grounding conductors must be made of copper. Do not use aluminum conductors.

NOTE: The rack installation ears are not suitable for grounding.

NOTE: Coat the two-hole lug with an anti-oxidant compound before crimping. Also, bring any unplated mating surfaces to a shiny finish and coat with an anti-oxidant before mating. Plated mating surfaces must be clean and free from contamination.

NEBS compliance

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