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Dell Force10 E300 Installation Manual

1. To remove and replace the fan tray Step Task 1 Unscrew the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray 2 Grip the handle and pull the fan tray out approximately one inch from the chassis Wait 30 seconds until the fan blades stop rotating then completely remove the fan tray 3 Insert the fan tray into the chassis Guide the tray firmly into the slot until it stops and the handle end is flush with the chassis 4 Secure the fan tray into place by tightening the screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray using a 2 Phillips screwdriver Removing and Replacing Power Module If you are operating your E300 chassis with a redundant AC Power Supply you can install remove or replace a power supply without affecting system operation If you are operating your E300 system with only three Power Supplies the minimum you must completely power off the system to replace a power supply KA NOTE If there is a power module failure the Status LED is not lit major alarm LED is lit and audible alarm sounds from the RPM the entire unit must be replaced There are no field serviceable parts inside the unit A CAUTION The power supply cord is used as the mains disconnect device ensure that the socket outlet is located installed near the equipment and is easily accessible so that the plug can be disengaged
2. To install the fan trav Step Task 1 Slide the connector end into the fan slot located in the front of the chassis see Figure 6 1 2 Gentiv push on the front of the trav until it stops 3 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver secure the fan trav into place bv tightening the screws at the top and bottom of the fan trav For information on returning a fan tray to Dell Force10 see Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 66 Installing E300 Fan Tray 29 support dell com www dell com 30 Installing E300 Fan Tray Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs The E300 System accommodates six line cards two Route Processor Module RPMs and two Switch Fabric Modules SFMs RPMs The E300 system requires the installation of at least one RPM although two are recommended for redundancy RPMs are designed to be installed in either the RO or RI slot Do not force RPMs into line card slots RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation You can hot insert a second RPM into a running system without performance interruption or software intervention A second RPM for redundant functionality provides uninterrupted operability if the system transitions from the active RPM to the standby RPM The standby RPM constantly performs updates and receives the same configuration information received by the active RPM The standby RPM also performs diagnost
3. Line Cards fn00123a Cable Management Bracket The E300 System AC Power Supply Figure 2 2 E300 Chassis Rear View with AC Power Supplies Standby Switch AC Power Supply LEDs Power Inlet Socket www dell com support dell com Air Filter fn00121a Optional Grounding Holes Figure 2 3 E300 Chassis Rear View with DC PEMs a DC Power Supply Slot 0 Air Filter lt gt DC Power Supply Slot 1 C o o fn00121cHH Optional Grounding Holes Table 2 1 lists the minimum and maximum components required to run the E300 System 10 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 3 4 Yes AC Power Supply 200 240 VAC 2 4 Yes DC Power Entry Module PEM 1 2 Yes Cable management bracket 0 2 Yes With one SFM the E300 does not transmit traffic at line rate E300 System Installation Process To ins
4. 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 n eee 22 Installing DC Power Entry Modules 22 DC Requirements 23 ISed ridancy is aep e cath sad e tenete esf e eR pe LA ined 23 Cable and Connector Requirements 23 R moving a DG PEM s s Lex ope o he 24 Installing a DC PEM III 25 Power Supply and Fan Operability Test 000 c cece eee 27 6 Installing E300 Fan Tray 7 Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs Contents www dell com support dell com Contents 10 C BlanK Panels ss ama eue Kan dale IARE ved wae oad 31 Unpacking Gards sa i is iebsa ia MA NA NGA NG KA KNA 31 Installing the RPMs and Line Cards 0 cece cece 32 Installing a Second RPM 32 RPM Label and LEDs is bei ELEC ER eens Beale 33 Lirie Card EDS oe echte Cr eR o LA 34 Expandable Cable Management Bracket 3
5. 58 D System Specifications Chassis Physical Design 59 Environmental Parameters 60 Power Supplies System Power Requirements 60 Module Power Requirements 61 Agency Compliance iii nn ne inner EUR RES fs 61 Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications 62 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC cee eee 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 00 cee eee eee ee eeee 66 Locating E300 Serial Numbers 67 Index Contents W0 ep jJoddns UO02 Gp MMM Contents 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 SEMs and line cards This guide also includes instructions to remove and install field replaceable parts The E300 system is packaged with
6. No Operating System boot parameters specified show bootflash This command displays information about the current boot ROM BOOT USER show bootflash N ENERAL BOOTFLASH INFO Bootflash Partition A Forcel0 Networks System Boot Copyright 1999 2004 Forcel0 Networks Inc ROM Header Version 1 0 Official CP IMG BOOT BSP Release 2 4 0 14 Created Fri Nov 5 18 22 47 US Pacific 2004 Bootflash Partition B Forcel0 Networks System Boot Copyright 1999 2004 Forcel0 Networks Inc ROM Header Version 1 0 A System Boot 53 support dell com www dell com 54 Command interface management port config 100m interface management port config 10m interface management port config auto negotiate interface management port config no auto negotiate interface management port config full duplex interface management port config half duplex interface management port config show show interface management ethernet interface management ethernet ip address ip address ip address mask Purpose continued Use these commands to set the speed and duplex settings for the Management interface The default setting is full duplex and auto negotiation Use the interface management port config show command to view the Management interface s physical settings Use the show interface management ethernet command to display the IP address and network mask
7. The default operating system boot parameters are used if the secondary operating system boot parameter selection is not available The default parameters always reside on the internal flash device flash KA NOTE These parameters as well as other boot parameters can be modified in the run time mode When you enter the boot change command you are prompted for a response e Enter a new parameter or press the ENTER key carriage return to accept the default parameter Enter period to clear a field e Enter dash to edit a field above the current cursor position KA NOTE When you enter a new parameter that extends beyond 80 characters you cannot use the BACKSPACE key to correct any mistakes If you make a mistake you must re enter the parameter 8001 user f boot change clear boot device file name BOOT_USER clear boot device file name Na field boot change field primary go to default go to previous field flash FTOS EF 6 1 x y bin previous field flash FTOS EF 6 1 x y bin NN System Boot Command Purpose continued show bootvar This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters B00T USER show bootvar PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS boot device flash file name FTOS EF 6 1 x y bin SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS
8. 46 Removing and Replacing Components To remove an AC Power Supply Step Task 1 Toggle the switch on the AC Power Supply to the OFF position 2 Disconnect the power cable from the AC power source 3 Loosen the retaining screws 4 Pull the AC Power Supply out of the slot 5 If you are replacing an AC Power Supply go to Chapter 5 Installing Power Modules on page 19 If you are replacing an AC Power Supply go to Chapter 5 Installing Power Modules If you are not replacing the AC Power Supply insert a power module blank filler in the empty slot Removing and Replacing RPMs Line Cards or SFMs A WARNING Your E300 system will not send traffic at line rate with only one SFM A WARNING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Alwavs wear an ESD preventive wrist or ankle strap when handling RPMs SFMs or line cards Connect the ESD strap to the grounding plug located on the front of the chassis Place RPMs SFMs and line cards on an antistatic surface and anti static bags when they are not installed A WARNING Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a line card or RPM into that slot If you remove a card immediately replace the empty slot with a panel blank Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference K4 NOTE If you operate your E300 without a redundant RPMs the system enters a software defined power down state when you remove the only R
9. o b b o oe a 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 Figure 4 1 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 Installing the Chassis 17 support dell com www dell com 18 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 Figure 4 2 Rack Mounting the Chassis i adodaakaaaaabaaaabaaaaad Qua P9 000N4 0000b0000000 0000b000000 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
10. 10 external flash memory card in your E300 System Additional memory cards can be purchased from Dell Force10 Inserting the Compact Flash Card K NOTE Insert the Compact Flash Card either before system boot or after the system has completed its boot and is in run time mode Figure B 1 Inserting the Compact Flash Card in RPM FN00129A t To install the Compact Flash card Step Task 1 Hold the flash card horizontally with the slanted edge on top and the connector end facing the slot See Figure B 1 2 Insert the flash card into the primary RPM flash slot until the card is completely seated with the connectors at the rear of the slot Do not force the card into the slot The slot is designed to prevent improper installation The In Use LED illuminates only during read or write operations Removing the Compact Flash Card To remove the flash memory card Step Task 1 Make sure that the In Use LED is not lit and gently depress the flash card in the slot The card should partially pop out of the slot 2 Remove the card and place it in an antistatic bag The Compact Flash Card 55 www dell com support dell com 56 Formatting a Compact Flash Card New Compact Flash cards must be formatted in the E300 before use Flash cards used on systems other than the E300 as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted in the E300 flash slot before they can be used Similar to formatting a new disket
11. 100m 54 interface management port config 10m 54 interface management port config auto negotiate 54 interface management port config full duplex 54 interface management port config half duplex 54 interface management port config no auto Index Printed in the U S A www dell com support dell com
12. 1040 11 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Emissions e Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2006 Class A Canada ICES 003 Issue 4 Class A Europe EN55022 2006 CISPR 22 2006 Class A Japan VCCI V3 2007 04 Class A USA FCC CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A Immunity EN 300386 V1 3 3 2005 EMC for Network Equipment e EN 55024 1998 Al 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 2 Harmonic Current Emissions EN 61000 3 3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker EN 61000 4 2 ESD EN 61000 4 3 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 4 EFT EN 61000 4 5 Surge EN 61000 4 6 Low Frequency Conducted Immunity Product Recycling and Disposal This switch must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations Dell Force10 encourages owners of information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Dell Force10 offers a variety of product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive for Recovery Recycle and Reuse of IT and Telecommunications Products Dell Force10 switches are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union This label as shown
13. 61 cm Chassis weight with factory installed components backplane and air filter 90 pounds approx 41 kg Weight fully loaded backplane air filter 1 fan tray 2 SFMs 2 RPMs and 6 line cards 170 pounds approx 77 kg Mounting Integral rack mount strips for front mounting in a standard 19 inch rack Optional brackets for center mounting in a standard 19 inch and 23 inch rack or cabinet Optional brackets for front mounting in a 23 inch rack or cabinet Rack clearance required Front 18 inches 46 cm Rear 20 inches 51 cm Thermal output Maximum for fully loaded chassis 2500 W 8500 BTU hour Normal operating conditions 25 deg C 48V line 2000 W 6800 BTU hour Minimum for chassis with one 24 port IGE line card 800 W 2700 BTU hour System Specifications 59 www dell com support dell com 60 Environmental Parameters Parameter Operating Temperature Maximum altitude Specifications 40 to 105 F 5 to 40 C No performance degradation to 10 000 feet 3 048 meters Relative humidity 5 to 85 percent noncondensing Non operating Temperature Maximum altitude Relative humidity 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 15 000 feet 4 572 meters 5 to 95 percent noncondensing Power Supplies System Power Requirements Table D 1 AC Power System Specifications Parameter Nominal Input Voltage Specifications 100 240 VAC 50 60
14. 80 KVA 100 VAC 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 Installing DC Power Entry Modules on page 22 DC PEM Power Requirements N CAUTION 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 e 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 mat riel doit tre reccord directement au conducteur de la prise de terre du circuit d alimentation c c ou une tresse de mise la masse reli e une barre omnibus de terre laquelle est raccord e l lectrode de terre du circuit d alimentation c c Lasource d alimentation du circuit c c doit tre situ e dans la m me pi ce que le mat rial e Tl 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 la prise de terre Parameter Specifications Maximum DC PEM Input Current 60A Maximum Power Dissipation
15. LEDs located on the RPM sends events to the SNMP trap and show alarms table disables or changes component Status LEDs or triggers an audible alarm Refer to Appendix C Alarms on page 57 for more information on alarms For details on returning components to Dell Force10 see Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 66 When a component fails the E300 System system triggers major or minor alarm LEDs located on the RPM sends events to the SNMP trap and show alarms table disables or changes component Status LEDs or triggers an audible alarm Refer to Appendix C Alarms on page 57 for more information on alarms Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray A fan tray failure or a failure of one fan within the fan tray is recognized by an unlit LED an SNMP trap or major alarm event The failure requires a replacement of the entire fan tray While you replace the fan tray the E300 system will operate safely for approximately one 1 minute at an ambient temperature of 95 F 35 C To remove and replace the fan tray you must be able to pull the fan tray completely out of the slot at least 20 inches Removing and Replacing Components 45 Figure 10 1 E300 Fan Tray E o o o Handle t d z o 5 e E o o 3 3 Status LED fn00131a
16. TAC tab Information to Submit When 7 Your name company name phone number and E mail address Opening a Support Case Preferred method of contact Model number Serial Number see Locating E300 Serial Numbers on page 67 Software version number Symptom description Screen shots illustrating the symptom including any error messages These can include Output from the show tech command or the show tech linecard number command Output from the show trace command or the show trace linecard number command Console captures showing the error messages Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken Saved messages to a syslog server if one is used Managing Your Case Log in to iSupport and select the Service Request tab to view all open cases and RMAs Download Software Updates Log in to iSupport and select the Software Center tab Technical Documentation Log in to iSupport and select the Documents tab This page can be accessed without logging in via the Documentation link on the iSupport page Contact Information E mail support force 10networks com Web www forcelOnetworks com support Telephone US and Canada 866 965 5800 International 408 965 5800 Requesting a Hardware Replacement To request replacement hardware follow these steps Step Task 1 Determine the part number and serial number of the component To list the numbers for all components installed in the chassis use the sh
17. The E300 contains four power supply slots in the rear of the chassis Figure 5 1 Each AC power supply contains two LEDs Status and AC Table 5 1 describes the LEDs 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 Installing Power Modules 21 support dell com www dell com 22 Installing an AC Power Supply To install an AC power supply Step 1 Task Toggle the Standby Switch of the power supply to the standby position as shown in the Standby position image here KA NOTE If the E300 is already operating you can insert a new power supply without shutting down the E300 Slide the power supply into any open power supply slot See Figure 5 1 for correct orientation VAN 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 Start the two captive screws of
18. are for Major alarms and the bottom three contacts next to the yellow bar are for minor alarms NC Normally Closed C Common NO Normally Open Major LED Red a critical condition exists such as a severe over temperature condition See Appendix C Alarms on page 57 for more information Unlit no major alarm conditions Minor LED Amber a serious condition exists such as a single fan failure or a line card failure See Appendix C Alarms on page 57 for more information Unlit no minor alarm conditions ACO LT Audible alarm Cut Off Lamp Test ACO LT button allows you to test the operability of Button LEDs to verify that they are able to light Pressing this button temporarily illuminates the LEDs on the RPM If you press the ACO LT button when an alarm LED is lit the alarm relay contacts are reset until the next alarm event Flash Slot Use the multimedia card external flash memory card slot to store and retrieve boot and system images In UseLED Green flash memory card is in the process of a read or write process Do not remove the flash card when the In Use LED is lit Unlit not in use PS0 PSI PS2 Indicates if the AC power supplies located in the rear of the chassis are installed and PS3 LEDs operational Green AC power supply is operational Unlit AC power supply not installed or not operational Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 33 www dell com support dell com 34 Table 7 1 RPM Front Panel and LED Des
19. be green In an AC Power Supply the top Input AC and Output DC LEDs should be green If these LEDs are not lit or the Status LED is amber on a DC PEM check that the unit is properly installed Verify the power source If the LEDs remain unlit power off all modules and replace the unit The fan tray LED should be green online Verify that air is flowing through the chassis If the fan tray is not operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis power off the chassis at the remote power source Ensure that the fan tray is properly installed Verify the remote power source If the fan tray LED remains unlit replace the fan tray After you have verified the power and fan operability power off the chassis to continue the installation process e for DC PEMs de energize the Main Disconnect and flip the Over Current Protector to the OFF position for AC Power Supplies flip the switch to the OFF position and disconnect the power cords Verify that the LEDs are not lit Installing Power Modules 27 support dell com www dell com 28 Installing Power Modules Installing E300 Fan Tray A WARNING To ensure proper temperature and airflow control the fan trav must alwavs be installed Access the fan trav from the front of the chassis The fan trav contains 16 fans that run at a constant speed Figure 6 1 Inserting the Fan Trav
20. before servicing A WARNING This equipment contains optical transceivers which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser radiation CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT A WARNING Visible and invisible laser radiation mav 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 About this Guide www dell com support dell com 8 A CAUTION Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage A CAUTION Earthing AKA grounding connection essential before connecting supply Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last AN 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 e E Series and FTOS Release Notes About this Guide 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 SFMs ESD Strap Connector RPMs
21. flash memory card external 55 l installing AC power supplies 22 DC power supplies 22 fan tray 29 line cards 31 RPM 32 SFMs 35 L LEDs AC power supplies 27 fans 27 44 In Use LED 55 Major Alarm 33 Minor Alarm 33 PEM Status 27 PEM Voltage LED 27 RPM Status 34 line card serial number 68 line card removing 48 M modem connecting to the system 41 42 N numbering RPM slots 31 P PEMs installing 22 replacing 46 pin assignments auxiliary port 41 console port 40 DB 9 adapter 41 power turning off 44 turning on 43 power supply module serial number 69 power supply module removing 47 Index 71 www dell com support dell com 72 R negotiate 54 rack interface management port config show 54 placement 14 reload 54 recycling switch 63 show bootflash 53 removing show bootvar 53 air filters 48 show interface management ethernet 54 fan trays 46 line cards 48 W PEMs 47 Warning 8 RPMs 48 WEEE 64 SFMs 48 RPM 55 RPM serial number 68 RPM installing 32 RPM removing 48 S safety considerations cabinet placement 14 rack mounting 14 Serial Numbers Locating E300 Locating E300 Serial Numbers 67 SFM installing 35 SFM removing 48 specifications chassis 59 environmental 13 Switch Fabric Module SFM serial number 69 switch recycling 63 system boot BOOT USER 51 break control sequence 51 commands 751 boot change 52 help 51 interface management ethernet ip address 54 interface management port config
22. one module exceeds the warning or high temperature thresholds within a five minute period the system generates one event for all effected modules but alarms are logged for each occurrence If the modules temperature falls to 5 lower than the warning threshold temperature the system clears the alarm and an SNMP trap Table C 1 Alarm Events and Reporting Module Alarm Event Alarm LED Reported in Status LED Audible event log on Module Alarm Fan tray More than one fan within the module fails major red major unlit yes or hardware failure in the module AC Power Hardware failure in a non redundant power major red major unlit yes Supplies configuration 3 power supplies Hardware failure in a redundant power minor amber minor unlit no configuration 4 power supplies Alarms 57 support dell com www dell com 58 Table C 1 Alarm Events and Reporting continued Module Alarm Event Alarm LED Reported in Status LED Audible event log on Module Alarm Line Card Hardware failure major red major amber no Exceeds high temperature limit major red major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor amber minor green yes Individual interface fails minor amber reported amber no RPM Non redundant Configuration with 1 RPM Exceeds high temperature limit major red major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor amber minor green no RPM fails but CP is ok major red major amber yes SFMs E
23. 0 approved AC power cord and only that cord 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 A 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 JX 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 Installing Power Modules Figure 5 1 AC Power Supply Locations Standby Switch AC Power Supply AC Power Supply m LEDs oC B LB sao JF A lt To Slot 1 l H lt del Slot o i FTI s if E De 4 fn00121b Air Filter Optional Grounding Holes
24. 2400W Site Preparation 15 www dell com support dell com 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 Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray on page 45 Storing Components A 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 Storage temperature shou
25. 4 Installing Switch Fabric Modules SFMs 35 RPM Ports and Cables Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports 39 Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments c cece eee eee 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 Powering Up Preparation sata so ioni med BINE Ment Nak nahh aa Rates ne 43 SUPPIVING POWER 25 Ma ERU Ba BUAN ILA Bala BAN 43 Booting to the CLI Prompt cece eee eee teens 44 Booting from the BOOT USER Prompt aaa 44 Removing and Replacing Components Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray 2 0c cee eee eee eee ees 45 Removing and Replacing Power Module 46 Removing and Replacing RPMs Line Cards or SFMs 47 Removing and Replacing the Air Filter 48 System Boot Booting from the BOOT USER Prompt 51 The Compact Flash Card Inserting the Compact Flash Card 55 Removing the Compact Flash Card 55 Formatting a Compact Flash Card cece eee ees 56 Alarms AC Power Supplies and Alarms
26. Entry Modules PEM The E300 must contain only one type of power module either AC or DC PEM AN WARNING Make your ground connections first If you do not ground your equipment correctly excessive electromagnetic emission may result e Disconnect all power to the equipment rack or cabinet before chassis installation e Never operate the E300 system with both DC and AC power modules installed e 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 Site Preparation 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 Installing AC Power Modules on page 19 2500W 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 TA 200 VAC per module Maximum System Power Input 4
27. Hz Maximum AC Power Supply Input Current based on 800W output for 100 120V line and 1200W output for 200 240V line Maximum System Power Input 7 4 100 VAC per AC Power Supply 6 2 A 120 VAC per AC Power Supply 5 2 A 200 VAC per AC Power Supply 4 3 A 240 VAC per AC Power Supply 2 2 KVA 100 120 VAC 2 0 KVA 200 240 VAC Maximum System Power Consumption 2 149 W 100 120 VAC 2 000 W 200 240 VAC Maximum Thermal Output 2 049 W for 100 120 V 6 989 BTU hour Maximum Thermal Output 1 900 W for 200 240 V 6 483 BTU hour Table D 2 DC Power System Specifications Parameter Specifications Nominal Input Voltage 44 to 60 VDC Maximum Current Draw per DC PEM 60A Maximum System Power Consumption 1 740 W Maximum Thermal Output 1 640 W 5 596 BTU hour System Specifications Module Power Requirements Module Catalog Number Maximum Watts SFM C E SFM3 55W E300 RPM LC EF3 RPM 115W E300 fan tray CC 300 FAN 85W DC Power Entry Module CC E300 PWR DC 1400 W AC Power Supply Unit CC E300 1200W AC 1200 W 12 port Gigabit Ethernet line card with SFPs LC E W BTU hour 1 port 10 Gigabit Ethernet line card LC E W BTU hour 12 port 100 1000 BASE T line card LC E W BTU hour KA NOTE Additional components may be available for your system other than those included in the above table Refer to www force10networks com for the latest infor
28. Installing and Maintaining the E300 System Force10 Notes Cautions and Warnings 9 NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps vou make better use of vour computer N CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for propertv damage personal injurv or death Information in this publication is subject to change without notice 2010 Dell Force10 All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Dell Precision OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge FowerVault PowerConnect OpenManage EqualLogic KACE FlexAddress and Vostro are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium Xeon Core and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries AMD isa registered trademark and AMD Opteron AMD Phenom M and AMD Sempron are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc Microsoft Windows Windows Server MS DOS and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation i in the United States and or other countries Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Enterprise Linux are registered trademarks of Red Hat Inc in the United States and or gtber countries Novell is a registered tra
29. PM for replacement You can add replace or remove E300 modules without interrupting the system power or system operations RPMs and line cards are hot swappable The E300 System system generates major alarm events for high temperatures over 75 C for RPMs and SEMs over 80 C for line cards and module failures depending on the module and whether or not it is redundant Minor alarms are generated for component temperatures over 65 C for RPMs and SFMs over 75 C for line cards SNMP traps are sent for both alarm types Refer to Appendix C Alarms on page 57 for more details You can add replace or remove E300 modules without interrupting the system power or system operations RPMs and line cards are hot swappable The E300 System system generates major alarm events for high temperatures over 75 C for RPMs and SFMs over 80 C for line cards and module failures depending on the module and whether or not it is redundant Minor alarms are generated for component temperatures over 65 C for RPMs and SFMs over 75 C for line cards SNMP traps are sent for both alarm types Refer to Appendix C Alarms on page 57 for more details If you are not operating your system with redundant cards with only one SFM or one RPM you must power off your system until the cards are replaced Removing and Replacing Components 47 support dell com www dell com 48 To remove and replace E300 RPMs and line cards Step Task 1 Unplug the network i
30. Processor Module fnC0016mp E300 Power Supply The serial number of the power supply module is located on the right side of its faceplate as oriented in Figure E 4 Figure E 4 Serial Number on Power Supply Module Serial number SFM The serial number of the Switch Fabric Module SFM is located on the bottom of its faceplate Figure E 5 Figure E 5 Serial Number on SFM CC E SFM3 Fan Tray The serial number of the fan tray is located at the base of its faceplate Figure E 6 Technical Support 69 support dell com www dell com 70 Figure E 6 Serial Number on Fan Tray sens uj ora a IEE ENIN AA123456 Technical Support Index A AC power supplies installing 22 air filter replacing 48 air flow 14 16 alarms fan trays 45 line cards 47 PEMs 46 relay contacts on RPM 33 resetting the alarm relay contacts 33 RPMs 47 SFMs 47 B blanks 31 C cable management system 34 chassis serial number 67 Compact flash formatting 56 inserting 55 removing 55 Compact Flash Card 55 connecting auxiliary port 39 console port 39 management port 42 D Danger 7 DC PEM installing 22 DC Power Requirements 15 disposal switch 63 E ESD 31 47 European WEEE Directive 64 external flash copying files 56 F fan tray serial number 69 fan tray replacing 46
31. USER mode The BOOT USER prompt appears after an autoboot interruption This is the default boot prompt not the CLI prompt In some display outputs you can continue the help screen display by pressing ENTER or can stop the output by entering q and then ENTER You can abbreviate the boot commands by entering only the first letter of a command word In the BOOT USER mode you cannot press the TAB key to complete commands A matching algorithm displays the commands starting with the letter or letters you entered For example b displays the commands starting with the letter b boot change and boot selector Entering s h displays the syntax help information All commands are case insensitive To configure the chassis from the BOOT USER prompt use the following commands Command Purpose help Enter help or to display a list of available commands and syntax or Enter syntax help to display syntax information and variable descriptions System Boot 51 support dell com www dell com 52 Command boot change rimarv secondary default Purpose continued If your configuration displays no preconfigured operating system boot parameters use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields The primary operating system boot parameters are used in the first attempt to boot the system The secondary operating system boot parameters are used if the primary operating system boot selection is not available
32. able to the appropriate nearest grounding Remove the outer nut and washer from each of the remaining studs Connect the 48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote power sources Verify that the remote power source is in the OFF position Locate the appropriate studs on the PEM front panel The two top studs are the return connection The cable attached to these studs is typically red The two bottom studs on the PEM are the 48 VDC connection The cable attached to these studs is typically black KA NOTE Power cables must be terminated only with a UL listed 2 hole lug to accommodate 1 4 inch studs with 3 4 inch spacing Apply a coat of anti oxidant paste to the connector studs Replace the washers and nuts on the studs Route the terminated cables out toward the rack rail Figure 5 4 Secure the nuts with a nut driver or torque wrench not to exceed 4 ft Ibs Figure 5 4 DC PEM with Cables Installed Ground cable typically green or green with yellow stripes Return cable typically red 48V cable typically black Over current protector switch Replace the safety cover and tighten the captive screw with a 2 Phillips screwdriver Turn the Over Current Protector to the ON position Figure 5 4 Turn the remote power source the circuit breaker panel to the ON position Installing Power Modules Power Supply and Fan Operability Test Af
33. 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 bv Side Allow at least 12 inches 30 5 cm between two E300s or an E300 and another side by side airflow chassis e Rack Allow at least 18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack e Cabinet Allow at least 3 inches clearance between the cable management panel on the chassis and the closed doors A 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
34. and the console monitor displays the command line interface CLI prompt Force10 gt The RPM cards in the E300 system use a Compact Flash card external flash memory card to store and retrieve boot and system images This is the default storage area for the boot files and the startup configuration file Upon system power up or a system reset the boot process uses parameters stored in non volatile random access memory NVRAM to boot the system Each RPM card is equipped with a slot for an external flash memory card slot0 You can copy the image files and configuration files to the external flash device on the primary RPM You can also begin your boot process by accessing a remote server containing the boot image and system image files KA NOTE The E300 system supports up to a 40 character file name length up to a 180 character local file path length and up to a 256 character remote file path length For information about the Compact Flash card refer to Appendix B The Compact Flash Card on page 55 For information about the flash memory card refer to Appendix B The Compact Flash Card on page 55 Booting from the BOOT USER Prompt To get into the BOOT USER mode issue a break control sequence CNTL to interrupt the automatic boot process or you may enter the mode if you experience boot problems This mode allows you to modify the parameters necessary to manage the boot process Only console port access is enabled for the BOOT
35. attached to a dedicated circuit breaker For example PEM 0 connects to circuit breaker O and PEM 1 connects to circuit breaker 1 AN WARNING Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages Do not attempt to operate this svstem with the safetv cover removed Step Task 1 Switch the Over Current Protector located on the PEM front panel to the OFF position 2 Turn off power to the PEM Ensure that the remote power source is in the OFF position and that the PEM Status LED and Pwr In OK LED are off Loosen the retaining screw and remove PEM safetv cover see Figure 5 3 Disconnect power cables attached to the PEM Slide the PEM out of the slot O a A Oo If vou are not replacing the PEM replace the emptv slot with two blank panels Installing Power Modules Installing a DC PEM Step Task 1 Turn the remote power source the circuit breaker panel to the OFF position 2 Turn the over current protector located on the PEM front panel to the OFF position 3 Loosen the PEM safety cover retaining screw and remove the cover Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Removing the PEM Safety Cover il i G fn00118ch U Step Task continued 4 Slide the PEM into power slot 0 or 1 Figure 5 2 A 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 correct
36. 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 describes symbols contained in this guide Table 1 1 Information Symbols Symbol Warning Description KA Note This symbol informs you of important operational information AN Caution This symbol informs you that improper handling and installation could result in equipment damage or loss of data A Warning This svmbol signals information about hardware handling that could result in injurv A 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
37. criptions continued Section Label Description PEMO PEM1 Not Supported LEDs Primary LED Indicates that this RPM is the Primary RPM Green primary Unlit standby Reset Button To reset the RPM depress the button by inserting a small object such as a pen tip Status LED Green operational Amber fault detected Flashing green booting Unlit in standby mode or power is off Line Card LEDs Line card LEDs are described in the documentation specific to each line card Refer to the installation documentation that came with the card for to understand LED appearance and meaning Expandable Cable Management Bracket The E300 chassis cable management bracket Figure 7 2 manages your copper fiber optic line cards and auxiliary cables to RPMs Space is provided for approximately 48 CATS cables per line card slot In the standard configuration wire ties are used to secure the cabling Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs Figure 7 2 Using the Expandable Cable Management Bracket o c e CN CN NJ NI b o PG S o D 9 Q NG o le ii SIN NS p AI gt gt fn00142hh al DI p WAY P LA bi NI NI To use the cable management system Step Task 1 Route cables to the right across the cable bracket 2 Thread cables horizontally through the wire tie loops 3 Tighten the wire ties as appropriate to your cable bun
38. demark and SUSE is a trademark all Novell Inc in the United States and other countries Oracle isa registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and or its affiliates Citrix Xen XenServer and XenMotion are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems Inc in the United States and or other countries VMware Virtual SMP vMotion vCenter and vSphere are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMWare Inc in the United States or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this publication to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own November 2011 P N 100 00026 06 Contents 1 About this Guide Information Symbols and Warnings 7 Related Publications 8 2 The E300 System E300 System Installation Process Li 11 3 Site Preparation Site Selection Criteria 13 Rack Mo rting eroe ce ee i WA Dba 14 Cabinet Placement 2 23 ib fol Sheed LEA e UE eC ES e 14 AC and DG POWer xr AG eR ea U 14 2500W AC Power 14 DG POWer c uot tue dus Ge s et EEG eG 15 Fans and Airflow 0 0 cece ttt e eee eee 16 Storing Components 16 4 Installing the Chassis Safety Considerations
39. dles Do not exceed the recommended minimum of a 1 5 bend radius for fiber optic cables 4 Using the screws provided with the wire tie loops insert the screw into the eye of the wire tie and secure the wire tie bundle to the mounting bracket Installing Switch Fabric Modules SFMs Two SFMs are required for the E300 system to operate optimally The system operates at non line rate if only one SFM is installed and operational Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 35 support dell com www dell com 36 Figure 7 3 SFM fn00018c Force Switch Fabric Table 7 2 describes the SFM front panel and LEDs Table 7 2 SFM Front Panel and LED Descriptions LED Description Active Green active and passing traffic Unlit in standby mode Status Flashing Green booting Green operational Amber fault detected Unlit no power Figure 7 4 Installing an SFM 7 o al Leeser ol ol E LI ais QD NEC EO o oo il o o Ino o o oll O d ko o o ki No o C o o Nilo o o o 9 d ol fl E gt o Le Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs fn00128a T
40. each power supply by hand before tightening them all 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 Plug the AC power cord into the AC power inlet in the face of the power supply Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet Toggle the standby switch of the power supply to the On position K NOTE If there is a failure in the AC Power Supply it must be replaced Power modules are not field serviceable 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 Installing Power Modules Figure 5 2 DC PEM Locations o l j o g lt DC Power Supply f Slot 0 l i o o l DC Power Supply i i Slot 1 WI l o 00 O O O O fn00121cHH Um Optional Grounding Air Filter 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 you
41. gement Practices for Perchlorate Materials System Specifications Technical Support This appendix contains these sections The iSupport Website Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 66 e Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 66 e Locating E300 Serial Numbers on page 67 The iSupport Website iSupport provides a range of documents and tools to assist you with effectively using Dell Force10 equipment and mitigating the impact of network outages Through iSupport you can obtain technical information regarding Dell Force10 products access to software upgrades and patches and open and manage your Technical Assistance Center TAC cases Dell Force10 iSupport provides integrated secure access to these services Accessing iSupport Services The URL for iSupport is www force l Onetworks com support To access iSupport services you must have a userid and password If you do not have one you can request one at the website 1 On the Dell Forcel0 iSupport page click the Account Request link 2 Fill out the User Account Request form and click Send You will receive your userid and password by E Mail 3 To access iSupport services click the Log in link and enter your userid and password Technical Support 65 support dell com www dell com 66 Contacting the Technical Assistance Center How to Contact Dell Force10 Log in to iSupport at www forcelOnetworks com support and select the Service Request
42. ics on its subsystems In the event of a switch over the standby RPM immediately takes over and resumes the control activities that the active RPM was performing Installing a Second RPM on page 32 provides more information on the second RPM You can hot insert a second RPM into a running system without performance interruption or software intervention A second RPM for redundant functionality provides uninterrupted operability if the system transitions from the active RPM to the standby RPM The standby RPM constantly performs updates and receives the same configuration information received by the active RPM The standby RPM also performs diagnostics on its subsystems In the event of a switchover the standby RPM immediately takes over and resumes the control activities that the active RPM was performing Installing a Second RPM provides more information on the second RPM The RPM Major and Minor Alarm LEDs are controlled by software that sets the threshold levels for triggering the different alarm stages Blank Panels A CAUTION To ensure clean air and emission integrity EMI install blank panels for RPMs and line cards slots not in use Always replace cards or blank panel immediately Blank panels for RPMs and line cards must be installed in empty slots to control airflow Blank panels are shipped with the system to ensure that all chassis slots are installed with operational modules or blanks The blank panels do not have board components o
43. in Figure D 1 is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive System Specifications 63 www dell com support dell com 64 Figure D 1 The European WEEE symbol In accordance with the European WEEE Directive electrical and electronic equipment EEE is to be collected separately and to be reused recycled or recovered at end of life Users of EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive as shown above must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return recycling and recovery of WEEE Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE Dell Force10 products which fall within the scope of the WEEE are labeled with the crossed out wheelie bin symbol as shown above as required by WEEE For information on Dell Force10 product recycling offerings see the WEEE Recycling instructions on iSupport at https www forcel Onetworks com CSPortal20 Support WEEFandRecycling pdf For California Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 4 5 Chapter 33 Best Mana
44. 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 Figure 4 1 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 Installing the Chassis Installing Power Modules This chapter contains the following major sections Installing AC Power Modules Installing DC Power Entry Modules on page 22 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 AC and DC Power on page 14 A WARNING The E300 must contain only one type of power module AC or DC A WARNING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Alwavs wear an ESD preventive wrist or foot heal ground strap when handling chassis components 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 suppl
45. ld be operating The green online fan tray power module RPM SFM and line card LEDs should be lit and remain lit as long as the system is receiving power and is operational When you supply power to the E300 system the system performs a series of power on self tests RPM line card and SFM LEDs blink as the diagnostic programs run No user interaction is required at this point Observe the process on your console monitor When the boot process is complete the card LEDs remain online green and the console monitor displays the Command Line Interface CLI prompt NOTE Do not press any keys or control sequences at any time during the boot process Doing so may cause the boot process to terminate Booting from the BOOT USER Prompt The initial boot operation automatically brings up the system to the runtime CLI To interrupt the automatic boot process issue a break key sequence CNTL SHIFT 6 The console monitor will display the default BOOT USER prompt Refer to Appendix A System Boot on page 51 for instructions to continue the boot process Powering Up Removing and Replacing Components This section provides instructions for removing and replacing the following E300 components Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray Removing and Replacing Power Module Removing and Replacing RPMs Line Cards or SFMs e Removing and Replacing the Air Filter When a component fails the E300 System system triggers major or minor alarm
46. ld remain constant ranging from 41 to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Noncondensing relative humidity should be maintained with 5 to 9596 Store on a dry floor away from direct sunlight heat and air conditioning ducts Store in a dust free environment Site Preparation Installing the Chassis Safety Considerations A WARNING The E300 Svstem is packaged in two separate containers The chassis container measures 25 5 x 31 x 28 and weighs approximatelv 135 pounds The board container measures 24 x 34 5 x 26 5 and Weighs approximatelv 90 pounds Use an equipment lift or pallet jack to install or lift the chassis Lifting the chassis bv its shelves or fan trv opening will cause chassis damage KA 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 cem o
47. lienweg 19 66265 Heusweiler Germany http www force 10networks com german Tel 49 172 6802630 Email EMEA Central Sales Japan VCCI Compliance for Class A Equipment Oki FALERESEN EE EM FRE VCCI OBB RIC7Z3ZA TERRIER TI TORE ARERIA CEAT B C TER HRAB T IEKA DDIBAL EREDIBU xe SBELIRKENSCEPHVET This is Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions AN WARNING AC Power cords are for use with Dell Force10 equipment oniv Do not use Dell Force10 AC power cords with anv unauthorized hardware Al CA ZL THEFT BRO KEY RE AEMBATI BRI KEY ba RSS AO Em 6 DECO ACL EAL IIE lt CEbHRETtA dz Ha no ERI KEY NE HAL fimo ER KEY NERA LALTPRE Lio Korea MIC certification Korean Class A Warning Statement 2 u M fir te 0 0n 10 HU fa gt E Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications e CUS UL 60950 1 1st Edition e CSA 60950 1 03 Ist Edition e EN 60950 1 Ist Edition e EN 60825 1 Ist Edition EN 60825 1 Safety of Laser Products Part 1 Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide System Specifications e EN 60825 2 Safety of Laser Products Part 2 Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040 10 and
48. low the same installation procedure for the remaining cards and slots Installing a Second RPM A CAUTION If your system contains two RPMs both RPMs must contain the same software image Install a second RPM either before the system is powered on or after the Primary RPM is up and stable After the second RPM is installed wait several seconds until the connection between the two RPMs is established before configuring any commands Below is an example of the messages that should appear MPOLLMGR 2 ALT RPM STATE Alternate RPM is present Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs IRC 6 IRC_COMMUP Link to peer RPM is up RAM 6 RAM_TASK RPM 1 is in Standby State Once the link between the two RPMs is established copy the running configuration to the startup configuration RPM Label and LEDs Table 7 1 RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions Section Label Description Management Console Port Use this RJ 45 jack for the initial system boot as well as system configuration and monitoring Auxiliary Port Use this RJ 45 serial auxiliary port for modem connection 10 100 Use this nonroutable Ethernet port to download images and manage the system for example Ethernet FTP and Telnet operations This port is provisioned with an RJ 45 jack Port LEDs L Green link is up A Green activity on port Alarms Use the relay contacts to connect a remote alarm indicator to monitor alarm status The top three contacts next to the red bar
49. ly 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 If you are only installing one PEM replace the empty slot with two blank panels CC E300 BLNK PWR 5 Start the two captive screws on each power supply by hand before tightening them all A 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 Installing Power Modules 25 support dell com www dell com 26 Step Task continued Secure the chassis ground connection AN WARNING You must complete the ground connection before proceeding with the PEM installation Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel see Figure 5 4 The two studs on the upper left are the ground connection Remove all nuts and washers from the two ground studs Apply a coat of anti oxidant paste to the connector studs Install the grounding cable This cable is typically green or green and yellow KA NOTE Termination points require UL listed 2 hole lug with 1 4 inch holes on 3 4 inch spacing Replace the two washers and nuts on the studs Secure the nuts with a nut driver or torque wrench not to exceed 4 ft Ibs Connect the opposite end of the grounding c
50. mation Agency Compliance The E300 System is designed to comply with the following requirements USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance to the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference at their own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Dell Force10 is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications in the equipment Unauthorized changes or modification could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfe
51. nnect this port to an Ethernet hub or FastEthernet port on a router Table 8 6 10 100 Ethernet Management Port LEDs Label Description L Link Lit Link is up Unlit No connection A Activity Lit Activity on port Unlit No activity 42 RPM Ports and Cables Powering Up This chapter provides instructions for powering up your E300 system once you have installed all the chassis components and made your power and network connections It covers the following topics Preparation e Supplying Power on page 43 e Booting to the CLI Prompt on page 44 Preparation KA NOTE Make sure that the switch on the remote power source is in the OFF position until you are ready to supply power to the chassis Before you supply power to your chassis Dell Force 10 recommends that you re inspect your equipment rack and chassis Verify that The equipment rack is properly secured and grounded Thechassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack Each power supply module AC or DC is properly installed and grounded Each power supply module s switch is in the OFF position The safety covers are installed on each DC PEM Power cables connect to a compliant remote power source The fan tray is installed and cannot be removed by pulling on the fan tray handles Allline cards RPMs and SFMs are properly installed and secured Allchassis slots are filled Blank panels and covers are installed in all empty slots S
52. nterface cables connected to the line card or RPM 2 Loosen the captive screws and pull the ejector levers simultaneously toward you to disengage the backplane connections 3 If you are installing a line card follow these procedures f you are hot swapping replacing the line card with the same card type no additional configuration is required f you are installing a different line card type enter the configure the following commands no linecard number to remove the old line card configuration where number is a slot number f you are replacing the line card with a blank panel delete the line card information from the configuration by entering no linecard number 4 Slide the card out of the slot 5 If you are immediately installing a replacement card align the new card with the guide and gently slide the card into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane The software will detect the new line card and enter it in the running configuration If you are not planning to install a new card immediately install a blank panel 6 Enter the copy running config file url command to save the configuration To remove and install an SFM Step Task 1 Loosen the captive screws and pull the ejector lever towards you to disengage the backplane connections 2 Slide the card out of the slot 3 Hold the SFM by the edges Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins Extend the card lever bef
53. o install SFMs Step Task 1 Hold the card by the edges Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins Extend the card lever before you insert the card into the slot Align the card with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane 2 Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and card in place 3 Secure each SFM in place by tightening the captive screw 4 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other SFM Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 37 support dell com www dell com 38 Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs RPM Ports and Cables The RPM contains three ports which are labeled and described as e Console A Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter UART port with an RJ 45 jack is used for system configuration and monitoring Modem connections are not supported on the Console Auxiliary A UART port with an RJ 45 port allows modem access to the E300 system from a remote location 10 100 Ethernet A 10 100 Ethernet port is the Management port which is a channel to download images and manage the system as well as FTP and Telnet operations You must provide a RJ 45 Ethernet cable to connect to the Ethernet receptacle Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports KA NOTE Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap and connect the leash to the ESD connection on the front of the E300 chassis Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or foo
54. of the management Ethernet port If the Show command output does not display configured IP address information use the interface management ethernet ip address ip address ip address mask command to set the IP address of the Management Ethernet port for network ftp tftp operating system boot bee show interface management Management Ng No IP address set for interface management BOOT USER interface management thernet thernet 0 0 thernet ip address 1 2 3 4 255 255 0 0 thernet 0 0 IP address 1 2 3 4 255 255 0 0 boot zero default primary secondary reload Delete the boot configuration Reload software The autoboot program initializes and displays self test results on the console screen KA NOTE Do not press break control sequence at any time during the boot reboot process Doing so causes the boot process to terminate Refer to the lt talicText gt FTOS Command Line Interface Reference for BOOT USER mode commands and commands for run time modes System Boot The Compact Flash Card Each RPM is designed with a slot slot0 to accommodate a Compact Flash Card external flash memory card You can use the Compact Flash Card to store and retrieve boot and system images For complex configurations you can copy your configurations onto the Compact Flash Card and then transfer the configuration to other E300 systems in your network KA NOTE Use only the Dell Force
55. ore you insert the card into the slot Align the new SFM with the guide and gently slide the card into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane 4 Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and SFM in place 5 Secure the SFM in place by tightening the captive screw Removing and Replacing the Air Filter The E300 air filter is hot swappable You do not need to turn the power off to the chassis to replace a filter Filters should be inspected monthly cleaned and replaced only if it is damaged See Figure 10 2 Removing and Replacing Components Figure 10 2 Replacing the Air Filter To remove and replace the air filter Step Task 1 Pull the air filter straight out of the chassis 2 Insert the filter replacement as shown in Figure 10 2 Guide the filter firmly into the slot until it stops Removing and Replacing Components 49 support dell com www dell com 50 Removing and Replacing Components System Boot When you supply power to the E300 system the system performs a series of power on self tests SFM RPM and line card Status LEDs blink during initialization No user interaction is required as long as the boot process proceeds without interruption Observe the process on your console monitor When the boot process is complete the SFM RPM and line card Status LEDs remain online green
56. ow inventory command KA NOTE The serial number for fan trays and AC power supplies will not appear in the hardware inventory listing Check the failed component for the attached serial number label as described next see Locating E300 Serial Numbers on page 67 Technical Support Step Task 2 Request a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from TAC by opening a support case Open a support case by Using the Create Service Request form on the iSupport page see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 66 Contacting Dell Force10 directly by E mail or by phone see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 66 3 Provide the following information when using E mail or phone Part number description and serial number of the component Your name organization name telephone number fax number and e mail address Shipping address for the replacement component including a contact name phone number and e mail address A description of the failure including log messages This generally includes the show tech command output the show trace and show trace hardware command output for line card issues the show trace hardware linecard command output console captures showing any error messages console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken saved messages to a syslog server if one is used The support representative will validate your request and issue an RMA number for the
57. r connector pins Align the blank with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane Unpacking Cards A WARNING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Alwavs wear an ESD preventive wrist or foot heel ground strap when handling RPMs SFMs or line cards Place RPMs SFMs and line cards on an antistatic surface when thev are not installed Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 31 www dell com support dell com 32 A WARNING Do not supply power to your E300 system until the PEM and fan tray are installed and verified and RPMs SFMs and line cards have been installed Installing the RPMs and Line Cards PAN CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure Figure 7 1 Installing Line Cards and RPMs into the E300 Line cards are hot swappable To install line cards or RPMs Step Task 1 Hold the card by the edges Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins Extend the left and right card levers before you insert the card into the slot Align the card with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane 2 Rotate the levers to seat the backplane connectors and line card in place 3 Secure card and blanks in place by tightening the left and right captive screws on each card 4 Fol
58. r 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 KA NOTE Please take precautions against over tightening the screws or nuts on this device Installing Power Modules 23 support dell com www dell com 24 LED Status Status e m In CC E300 PWR DC p48 LLOOU Status Green no fault detected Amber under voltage Unlit circuit not energized or circuit breaker open Pwr In OK Green no fault detected Amber polarity of and are reversed in external cables Unlit no power or power is under voltage Removing a DC PEM The left chassis PEM slot is labelled O and the right chassis PEM slot is labelled 1 For full redundancy each PEM must be
59. rence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communication Statement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis de conformit la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Force 10 Networks can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modification of this product including the fitting of non Dell Force10 option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment A WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this device mav cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Svstem Specifications 61 www dell com support dell com European Community Contact Dell Force10 EMEA Central Dah
60. return of the component 4 Pack the component for shipment preferably using the original shipping container materials Label the package with the component RMA number For details on removing and replacing components see Removing and Replacing Components on page 45 Locating E300 Serial Numbers Currently in nearly all cases the serial number has a two letter preamble followed by nine digits and is displayed both in text and below an equivalent bar code usually on the component s faceplate Chassis The serial number of the chassis is located on a sticker on the back of the chassis at the bottom center to the right of a part number sticker You can also use the show chassis command in FTOS to display the serial number Technical Support 67 www dell com support dell com 68 Figure E 1 Serial Number on Back of Chassis E300 Chassis Rear US 2LZLO0W Chassis Serial Number Line Card The serial number of any E300 line card is located on the far right of its faceplate Figure E 2 Figure E 2 Serial Number on 48 port 1 Gigabit Line Card fnC0013mp E300 Route Processor Module RPM The serial number of the RPM is located on the left side of its faceplate Figure E 3 Technical Support Figure E 3 Serial Number on Route
61. sts the pin assignments Table 8 4 Pin Assignments Between E300 Console and DB 25 Adapter E300 System RJ 45 to RJ 45 Rollover Cable RJ 45 to DB 25 Terminal Server Console Port Modem Adapter Device Signal RJ 45 Pinout RJ 45 Pinout DB 25 Pinout Signal RTS 1 8 5 CTS DTR 2 7 6 DSR TxD 3 6 3 RxD GND 4 5 7 GND GND 2 4 7 GND RxD 6 3 2 TxD DSR 7 2 20 DTR CTS 8 1 RTS Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem You can access the auxiliary port using a dial up modem using a RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and a RJ 45 to a DB 25 male DCE adapter labeled MODEM Table 8 5 lists the pin assignments RPM Ports and Cables 41 E You can access the auxiliary port using a dial up modem using a RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and a RJ o 45 to a DB 25 male DCE adapter labeled MODEM The table below lists the pin assignments z Table 8 5 RJ 45 to DB 25 Adapter Pin Modem Assignments 5 E300 System RJ 45 to RJ 45 Rollover Cable RJ 45 to DB 25 Modem a Auxiliary Port Modem Adapter 8 Signal RJ 45 Pinout RJ 45Pinout DB 45Pinout Signal g RIS 1 8 4 RTS o DTR 2 7 20 DTR o TxD 3 6 3 TxD GND 4 5 7 GND GND 5 4 7 GND RxD 6 3 2 RxD DSR 7 2 8 DCD CTS 8 1 5 CTS Accessing the 10 100 Ethernet Management Port Configure the 10 100 Ethernet management port labeled 10 100 Ethernet on the primary RPM card in order to obtain network access capability such as downloading a runtime image onto your system You can co
62. t heel ground strap when handling components The console and auxiliary ports are asynchronous serial ports If you connect a device to these ports it must be capable of asynchronous transmission Your terminal or terminal emulation mode must be set to VT100 with the following settings 9600 baud rate to avoid autobaud input the default is set to a 9600 bps baud rate No parity 8 data bits e 1 stop bit Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO e 24 lines X 80 characters Noflow control console port only Hardware flow control RTS CTS for auxiliary port only Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments Use the E300 System Console port on the RPM to connect to a terminal port PC serial port or a terminal server to configure and monitor your system Use the E300 Auxiliary port on the RPM to connect to a modem Both the Console and Auxiliary port are RJ 45 ports Figure 8 1 displays the pinouts in an RJ 45 port RPM Ports and Cables 39 www dell com support dell com 40 Figure 8 1 Pinouts for an RJ 45 Connector End of Adaptors 87654321 Table 8 1 displays the RJ 45 console port pin assignments Table 8 2 displays the RJ 45 auxiliary port pin assignments The table below displays the RJ 45 console port pin assignments Table 8 1 Console Port RJ 45 Pin Assignments Pin Signal Input Output 1 NC unused 2 DTR Output 3 TxD Output 4 GND 2 GND 6 RxD Input 7 DSR Input 8 NC
63. tall the E300 System Dell Force10 recommends that you install the chassis and modules in the following order Step 1 2 3 D N OO A Task Prepare the Site Unpack the chassis and components Mount the chassis Install components Fan Tray AC Power Supply or DC PEMs Verify power supplies and air flow Install RPMs line cards and SFMs Connect network cables Supply power to the Chassis Relevant Section in the Manual 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 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 The E300 System 11 uoo jep 11oddns UO02 Gp MMM The E300 System 12 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
64. te formatting erases all information stored on the flash card The Compact Flash supports 100 files To format the Compact Flash card Step Task 1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM 2 In the CLI enter format slotO 3 The formatted flash card is ready to use FTOS supports up to a 40 character file name length up to a 180 character local file path length and up to a 256 character remote file path length Refer to the lt talicText gt FTOS Command Line Interface Reference for more CLI commands related to the Compact Flash card The Compact Flash Card Alarms The E300 System generates major and minor alarms for the following conditions e fan tray status power supply status e RPMs status high temperature on RPMs line cards status high temperature on line cards e SFMs status high temperature on SFMs A major alarm is any fault that would render the E300 System non functional A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the E300 System You can monitor alarm conditions on the E300 System system through the console LEDs and audible alarms If you configure the SNMP command snmp server enable traps envmon the FTOS also sends an SNMP trap In the E300 System system alarms are logged for each occurrence but the system may not send an event log for multiple occurrences For example whenever a module exceeds the shutdown threshold the module shuts down If more than
65. ter you have completed the fan tray and power supply installation verify their operability by supplying power to the chassis and verifying the status LEDs KA NOTE If there is an AC Power Supply or DC PEM failure the entire unit must be replaced There are no field serviceable parts inside the AC Power Supply or DC PEM unit Before you begin this power test inspect your equipment rack and chassis Verify that Each AC power supply or DC PEM is properly installed in the correct slots Your power cables connect to an appropriate AC outlet or DC supply in a manner that complies with your local electrical codes For DC systems a Main Disconnect must be provided On the DC PEM s use a voltage meter to verify power on the cables Also verify that the Voltage LED is green A power supply blank is installed in any empty slot The fan tray is installed AN WARNING Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages Do not attempt to operate this svstem without the safetv cover provided with each DC PEM To test the power supplies and the fan trav Step Task 1 With the fan tray and either AC power supplies or DC PEMs installed power on the system if AC Power Supplies are installed flip on each switch located on the front of the AC Power Supply to the ON position or if DC PEMS are installed flip the Over Current Protector located on the PEM front panel to the ON position In a DC PEM the Status LED should
66. unused The table below displays the RJ 45 auxiliary port pin assignments Table 8 2 Auxiliary Port RJ 45 Pin Assignments Pin Signal Input Output 1 RTS Output 2 DTR Output 3 TxD Output 4 GND 5 GND 6 RxD Input 7 DSR Input 8 CTS Input Accessing the Console with a DB 9 Adapter You can connect to the console using a RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and a RJ 45 to DB 9 female DTE adapter labeled TERMINAL to a terminal server for example PC Table 8 3 lists the pin assignments RPM Ports and Cables You can connect to the console using a RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and a RJ 45 to DB 9 female DTE adapter labeled TERMINAL to a terminal server for example PC The table below list the pin assignments Table 8 3 Pin Assignments Between the E300 Console and a DTE Terminal Server E300 System RJ 45 to RJ 45 Rollover Cable RJ 45 to DB 9 Terminal Server Console Port Adapter Device Signal RJ 45 pinout RJ 45 Pinout DB 9 Pin Signal RTS 1 8 8 CTS DTR 2 7 6 DSR TxD 3 6 2 RxD GND 4 2 3 GND GND 2 4 5 GND RxD 6 3 3 TxD DSR T 2 4 DTR CTS 8 1 7 RTS Accessing the Console with a DB 25 Adapter You can connect to the console using a RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and a RJ 45 to a DB 25 female DTE adapter Table 8 4 lists the pin assignments You can connect to the console using a RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and a RJ 45 to a DB 25 female DTE adapter The table below li
67. upplying Power To supply power to the E300 system Step Task 1 Energize the remote power source 2 Flip the switch on the AC power supplies or DC PEM to the ON position 3 In a DC PEM the Status LED should be green In an AC Power Supply the top Input AC and Output LEDs should be green If these LEDs are not lit or the Status LED is amber on a DC PEM check that the unit is properly installed Verify the power source If the LEDs remain unlit power off all modules and replace the unit Powering Up 43 www dell com support dell com 44 Step Task 4 The fan tray LED should be green online Verify that air is flowing through the chassis If the fans are not operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis power off the chassis at the power module Ensure that the fan is properly installed Verify the power source If the fan impeller LED remains unlit replace the fan impeller To turn the power off on the power modules use one of the following methods e On the DC PEMs flip the switch to the OFF position Make sure the AC power supplies Status LEDs are not lit Onthe AC Power Supplies flip the switch to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the socket on the front of the Power Supply Make sure the Input AC and Output DC LEDs are not lit they may flash as they power down Booting to the CLI Prompt After you supply power to the system the following should occur The fans shou
68. 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 anv components fan trav power modules line cards etc into the chassis Site Preparation 13 www dell com support dell com 14 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 connections Usealevel 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
69. xceeds high temperature limit major red major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor amber minor green no Any card fails major red major unlit yes Any card removed major red major unlit yes a The interface s Link LED is unlit AC Power Supplies and Alarms During system boot if the redundant power supply the fourth power supply is missing or fails the FTOS does not generate any alarm messages since the minimum configuration of three power supplies is operating Yet if a fourth AC power supply is installed and later one of the four power supplies is removed or fails the system generates a minor alarm and a message stating that the configuration is non redundant XCHMGR 1 MINOR_PS Minor alarm power supply non redundant If only three power supplies are installed and one of them fails while the E300 System is operating the software generates a major alarm and an SNMP trap lights the major LED and activates the audible alarm Alarms System Specifications The major sections in this appendix are Chassis Physical Design Environmental Parameters on page 60 Power Supplies System Power Requirements on page 60 Module Power Requirements on page 61 Agency Compliance on page 61 e Product Recycling and Disposal on page 63 Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 14 inches 35 6 cm Width 17 4 inches 44 2 cm Depth including cable management brackets 24 inches
70. y 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 IX 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 Installing Power Modules 19 www dell com support dell com 20 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 TA 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 Force1

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