Dell Z9500 Getting Started Guide
Dell Networking Z9500
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: Z9500
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Getting Started Guide
This document is intended as a Getting Started Guide to get new systems up and running and ready for
configuration. For complete installation and configuration information, refer to the documents listed
below:
Table 1. Z9500 Documents
Information Documentation
Hardware installation and power-up instructions Installing the Z9500 Switch
Software configuration Dell Networking OS Configuration Guide for the
Z9500 Switch
Command line interface Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference
Guide for the Z9500 Switch
Latest updates Dell Networking OS Release Notes for the Z9500
Switch
Introduction
This document provides basic information about the Z9500 switch, including how to install the switch
and perform the initial configuration.
For information about how to configure and monitor switch features, refer to the Dell Networking OS
Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch, which is available on the Dell Support website at http://
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Product Description
The Z9500 is part of Dell Networking's Z-Series family of Data Center Core switches.
The Z9500 switch is a compact 3 RU (Rack Unit), high-performance, and low-latency 10/40–Gigabit
Ethernet switch. It runs the Dell Networking Operating Software (OS) , providing features and capabilities
that are widely deployed.
The Z9500 switch has the following features:
• 132 fixed Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP+) ports on the I/O side of the switch.
• Four slots on the Utility side of the switch for hot swappable power supplies.
• Five slots on the Utility side of the switch for hot swappable fan modules.
• A management and console interface on the I/O side of the switch.
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Figure 1. I/O Side
Figure 2. Utility Side
1. Fan Trays 2. Power Supplies
Unpacking the Switch
The switch and its accessories are shipped in a single box. The power cords may be shipped in a separate
box. Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of damage.
Verify that you have received your ordered items, including the following:
WARNING: If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Dell Networking representative or
reseller for instructions.
CAUTION: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch
and its components. Ground yourself by using an antistatic wrist strap or other device and
connect it to the ESD grounding jack on the chassis. As with all electrical devices of this type, take
all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing this system.
CAUTION: The system is 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
• Z9500 switch
• Static-Rail kit (#1 and #2 Phillips and flat-tipped screwdrivers required)
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NOTE: One Rail Kit is required for every chassis in a rack.
• Screws for rack installation
• Console cables
• Any optional items ordered
• Getting Started Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Warranty and Support Information
• Software License Agreement
1. Place the container on a clean, flat surface and cut all straps securing the container.
2. Open the container or remove the container top.
3. Carefully remove all components from the container and place it on a secure and clean surface.
4. Remove all packing material.
5. Inspect the switch and accessories for damage.
Getting Started Overview
To install the switch and perform the initial configuration, follow these steps:
1. Assemble 4–post rack frame.
2. Attach the mounting brackets (supports rack length between 24 and 36 inches).
3. Install the rails system.
4. Mount the chassis into a 4–post rack or cabinet using a lifting device.
5. Secure the chassis ground.
6. Install the fan modules.
7. Install the power supplies
8. Secure the power cables.
9. Install the Cable Management System (OPTIONAL)
10. Install the QSFP+ optics.
11. Supply power and power up the system.
12. Perform the initial configuration.
Before You Start
Before installing the switch, verify that you meet these guidelines:
• Enough clearance to the front of the switch so you can read the LEDs.
• AC power cord reaches from the power outlet to the Utility-panel connector.
• Switch is rack-mounted before you install the power supply modules.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting.
Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables. If needed,
allow one RU space between devices to provide room for cabling.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 104°F (40°C). If the switch is in a closed or multi-rack
assembly, the temperature might be higher than normal room temperature.
• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 85 percent.
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• Altitude at the installation site is below 6600 feet.
• The switch is installed in an environment as free as possible from dust and foreign conductive material
(such as metal flakes from construction activities). Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in
the switch, can draw dust and other particles causing contaminant buildup inside the chassis, which
can result in system malfunction.
• The Z9500 switch does not support installation in a 1070 mm cabinet with a door.
• To install the switch, Dell Networking recommends that you complete the installation procedures in
the order presented below.
NOTE: Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the chassis or its
field replaceable units.
NOTE: For proper ventilation, position the chassis in an equipment rack (or cabinet) with a
minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around exhaust vents. The acceptable ambient
temperature ranges are listed in the Environmental Parameters section.
CAUTION: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the
switch and its components. Ground yourself by using an antistatic wrist strap or other device
and connect it to the ESD grounding jack on the chassis. As with all electrical devices of this
type, take all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing this system.
Assemble 4–Post Rack Frame
Due to chassis weight, the Z9500 switch does not support installation in a 2-post rack; you must install
the Z9500 in a 4-post rack. To install a 4-post rack frame, follow the instructions in your rack frame kit.
In a 4-post rack, the maximum supported distance between the front and back vertical posts is 36 inches;
the minimum supported distance is 24 inches.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets
The switch is shipped with static rails mounting brackets (rack ears) and the required screws for rack or
cabinet installation. The brackets are enclosed in a package with the chassis.
Attaching the Static-Rails Mounting Brackets
1. Take the static-rail mounting brackets and screws out of their packaging.
2. Attach the brackets to the I/O side of the chassis, using eight screws for each bracket.
Attach each bracket so that the “ear” faces the I/O side with the black thumb screw at the bottom of
the “ear” (as shown in the following illustration).
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1. Utility side of the chassis 2. Screws
3. Static-rail mounting bracket
Installing the Dell Static Rails System
Dell Networking provides the Static Rails rack mounting system so you can easily configure a rack to
install the switch.
Identifying the Rail Kit Contents
Locate the components for installing the rail kit assembly:
• Two Dell Static Rails assemblies (1) (2).
NOTE: Supports rack length between 24 and 36 inches.
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Installing and Removing Tool-less Rails (Square-Hole)
1. Position the left and right rail end pieces FRONT facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in
the holes on the front side of the vertical rack flanges (1).
2. Align each end piece in the bottom and top holes of the desired U spaces (2).
3. Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats on the vertical rack flange and the latch clicks into
place. Repeat these steps to position and seat the front end piece on the vertical flange.
NOTE: Make sure the blue release latch is closed.
4. To remove the rails, pull on the blue release latch on each end piece and unseat the rail from the
rack.
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Installing and Removing Tooled Rails (Threaded-Hole Racks or Round-Hole
Racks)
1. Remove the pins from the front and rear mounting brackets using a flat-tipped screwdriver (2).
2. Pull on the rail latch subassemblies to remove them from the mounting brackets (1).
3. Attach the left and right mounting rails to the front vertical rack flanges using two pairs of screws.
4. Slide the left and right rear brackets forward against the rear vertical rack flanges and attach them
using two pairs of screws (3).
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Mounting the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack
Safety Considerations for Rack Mounting
WARNING: You must use a lifting device, such as a fork-lift trolley, to lift the chassis.
The following guidelines are general safety considerations. For detailed information, read the safety
instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory information booklet before you begin.
• Rack loading — Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, which may
damage equipment and cause possible personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent location before
loading begins. Mount the components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do
not exceed your rack load rating.
• Power considerations — Connect only to the power source specified on the unit. When multiple
electrical components are installed in a rack, ensure that the total component power ratings do not
exceed the circuit capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock
hazards.
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