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Dell Force10 E1200i Installation Manual

1. E Figure 2 3 E1200i DC Chassis Front View i lix lt Cable Management System a o 5 v E o 2 9 a Line Card Slots ali pine Gael Slols O VIELE a Gli RPM 1 LE of of of Of e of oll ele OH OF OF el Switch Fabric J Module SFM l ll LEL L R UR Il 4 Blank BLNK l DC Power Supply DC Power Supply i 4 Ss _ Air Filter SN Air Vents gt INA NL 12 The E1200 System Figure 2 4 E1200 DC Chassis Rear View Installed Fan Tra lee ag Ground Connection iam o Locking screw sig Ground Connection Table 2 1 E1200 Hardware Component Operating Requirements Summary Empty Fan Tray with Self closing Door Component Minimum Maximum Field Replaceable Backplane factory installed 1 1 N Air filter factory installed 1 1 Y Fan trays 2 2 Y RPMs 1 2 Y Line cards 1 14 Y SFMs 8 9 Y AC Power Supply 2 6 Y DC Power Supply 1 2 Y Cable management system 0 1 Y Cable management system cover 0 1 Y The E120
2. AC Power Supply dep AC Power Plug 10 The E1200 System Figure 2 2 E1200 AC Chassis Rear View i IMMA locking screw PY DL af MPR AL LALLA PO ISAS nstalled Fan Tray gt TA mpty Fan Tray with Self closing Door Ground Connection Pali oss Ground Connection The E1200 System 11
3. geu 24 port 1GE line card mi 2 port 10GE line card pai Port 0 eaf BA a Port 1 SA Port 2 sal Port 3 a DI Port 4 PORT 0 a aD z e e Blank Panels A CAUTION To avoid a chassis over temperature condition install blanks for RPMs SFMs and line card slots not in use Always replace cards or blanks immediately Blank panels for RPMs SFMs and line cards must be installed in empty slots to control airflow If a slot is not filled for more than five minutes the following message appears on the console CHMGR 2 MINORTEMP Minor alarm chassis temperature high SFM temperature reaches or exceeds threshold of 65C Blank panels are shipped with the system to ensure that all chassis slots are installed with operational modules or blanks Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards To prolong the life of the EMI seals begin installing cards in the right most slot slot 13 filling the slots leftward slot 12 then slot 11 then slot 10 and so on Installing an RPM into the E1200i RPMs line cards and blank panels are packaged in the same box To prolong the life of the EMI seals begin installing cards in the right most slot R1 filling the slots leftward RO then slot 6 then slot 5 and so on Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 43 support dell com www dell com 44 Figure 9 2 Installing Cards in
4. Power PA SUPP GS rn AC Cord Retainer Safety Cover AC Power Plugs Locking Screw This retainer must be in place during normal operation Do not remove except for servicing Installing AC Power Supplies 29 www dell com support dell com 30 Securing the Chassis Ground Step Task 1 Locate the chassis ground connector nuts on the chassis rear see Figure 2 2 on page 11 2 Install the grounding cables to the ground nuts The grounding cable must comply with your local electrical codes in size and color typically the color is green or green with yellow stripe NOTE Grounding cables must be terminated only with a UL listed 2 hole lug with 1 4 inch holes on 3 4 inch spacing see Figure 7 2 Use ANSI UNC 1 4 20 x 1 2 bolt Tighten the bolt torgue should not exceed 25inch lbs Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest appropriate facility grounding post Figure 7 2 Cable Connector Required for E1200i AC 0 267 High strand count diameter conductor lt 2 Holes VILOOONA Installing Power Supplies VAN CAUTION An E1200i AC power supply still has power after extraction and has completely powered off when the fans have stopped rotating When replacing a power supply to avoid arcing and discoloration of the supply and the c
5. Step Task 4 Insert rack mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the metal chassis shipping cover Tighten the screws 5 Loosen and remove the screws attaching the chassis shipping cover Remove the shipping cover 6 Insert the remaining mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the cabinet Installing the AC Chassis Installing the DC Chassis This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your E1200 system into a standard 19 inch or 23 inch eguipment rack It contains the following sections e Unpacking the E1200 System e Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar e Standard Front Chassis Mounting e Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet Unpacking the E1200 System The E1200 DC system and components are shipped on a wooden pallet with Front Shipping cover Remove the chassis from the shipping packaging and move the chassis with a hand cart pallet jack or fork lift to its rack Do not unpack the power supplies fan trays air filter or cards until the chassis 1s installed A WARNING The E1200 DC shipping containers each weigh up to 400 pounds The unpacked chassis and pallet weigh approximatelv 200 pounds Do not attempt to lift or move the chassis without the use of a hand cart pallet jack or forklift N CAUTION Lift the E1200 chassis on y with the handles provided or from the bottom Lifting by the chassis shelves will cause chassis damage Do not remove the shipping cover during the in
6. 0 1 Over current protector Latch Release Status AIZOLOON4 Locking screws 4 Loosen the Locking screws 5 Lift and hold the PEM interlock lever to release the PEM 6 While holding the interlock lever up using the bottom handle pull the PEM straight out of the slot 60 Removing and Replacing Components Removing and Replacing RPMs Line Cards or SFMs AN WARNING e Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a line card RPM or SFM 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 e Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or foot heel ground strap when handling RPMs SFMs or line cards Connect the ESD strap to the grounding plug located on the front of the chassis After you remove the original packaging place RPMs SFMs and line cards on an antistatic surface K NOTE If you operate your E1200 without redundant RPMs the system enters a software defined power down state when you remove the only RPM for replacement e Your E1200 system will not function properly with fewer than eight SFMs BG NOTE e If you operate your E1200 without redundant RPMs the system enters a software defined power down state when you remove the only RPM for replacement e Your E1200 system will not f
7. Alarms 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 If only three power supplies are installed and one of them fails while the E1200 is operating the software generates a major alarm and an SNMP trap lights the major LED and activates the audible alarm When you operate the E1200 with three AC power supplies and six or more line cards the software lists a redundancy alarm on the console and in the show alarms command output All line cards operate normally SFMs and Alarms The number of SFMs present in the system when it boots determines the level of alarms sent when a tenth redundant SFM is removed or fails At boot time if ten SFMs are present and functioning the E1200 system issues no alarms However if one SFM fails or is removed the system sends a minor alarm stating that nine SFMs are present The system reguires eight functioning SFMs to pass traffic At boot time if eight SFMs are present and functioning the E1200 system issues no alarms The system issues no alarms if an SFM is added to the system however if the number of functioning SFMs changes from nine to eight the system sends
8. Three AC units are reguired for power supply redundancy four AC units are reguired for full facility redundancy and six AC units provide 3 3 redundancy Site Preparation Two DC units are reguired for power supply and full facility redundancy A WARNING Leakage Current High Touch Current The AC power cords are secured to the power inlet using the provided bracket The AC power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets bv the chassis installer or a qualified electrician Refer to Appendix D Svstem Specifications on page 79 for specifications on thermal output and other power related numbers Fans and Airflow Your E1200 chassis contains two field replaceable fan trays Air flows through the system from a filtered intake vent located in the lower part of the chassis Air circulates from the bottom front and sides to the back and exhausts through a top rear vent The variable fan speed is reduced at normal operating temperatures and increases to full speed as operating temperatures increase up to 104 F 40 C For fan tray access maintenance and proper ventilation position the chassis and equipment rack or cabinet so that e At least three inches clearance is around the front and side intake and exhaust vents for free air flow e Provide 20 inches in the rear to access the fan tray e Operate the E1200 system with two fan trays For instructions on replacing a fan tray refer to Removing and Replacing Fan Trays on
9. VT100 with the following settings e 9600 baud rate to avoid autobaud input the default is set to a 9600 bps baud rate e No parity RPM Ports and Cables 49 www dell com support dell com 50 8 data bits e 1 stop bit e Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO 24 lines X 80 characters e No flow control console port only e Hardware flow control RTS CTS for auxiliary port only Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments Use the E1200 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 E1200 Auxiliary port on the RPM to connect to a modem Both the Console and Auxiliary port are RJ 45 ports Figure 10 1 displays the pinouts in an RJ 45 port Figure 10 1 Pinout for an RJ 45 Connector End Adaptors und 87654321 Table 10 1 displays the RJ 45 console port pin assignments Table 10 2 displays the RJ 45 auxiliary port pin assignments Table 10 1 Console Port RJ 45 Pin Assignments Pin Signal Input Output 1 NC unused 2 DTR Output 3 TxD Output 4 GND 5 GND 6 RxD Input 7 DSR Input 8 NC unused Table 10 2 Auxiliary Port RJ 45 Pin Assignments Pin Signal Input Output 1 RTS Output 2 DTR Output 3 TxD Output 4 GND RPM Ports and Cables Table 10 2 Auxiliary Port RJ 45 Pin Assignments Pin Signal Input Output 5 GND 6 RxD Input 7 DSR Input 8 CTS I
10. www dell com support dell com 90 Power Supply 54 Power Supply Status 32 SFMs 47 M modem connecting to the system 52 N numbering line card ports 42 line card slots 42 RPM slots 42 P PEMs installing 35 PEMs Installing 34 pin assignments auxiliary port 52 console port 50 DB 9 adapter 51 power turning off 54 turning on 54 power reguirements 29 33 Power Supply DC Cables 34 DC PEM Installing 34 replacing 58 59 Power Supply and Fan Operability Test 31 38 R rack installing 21 25 mounting 16 placement 16 recycling switch 84 removing air filters 63 fan trays 57 line cards 61 Power Supply 60 RPMs 61 SFMs 61 62 requesting replacement hardware 87 Index requirements AC power 29 requirements DC power 34 Route Processor Module RPM 9 RPM Route Processor Module 9 S safety considerations cabinet placement 16 equipment site selection 15 rack mounting 16 SFM Switch Fabric Module 9 show logging eventlog command 87 show tech command 87 specifications chassis 79 80 environmental 15 storing components 17 support contacts 85 Switch Fabric Module SFM 9 switch recycling 84 system boot BOOT_USER 69 70 break control sequence 69 commands question mark 70 boot change 72 default gateway 73 dir flash 74 dir slot0 74 help 70 interface management ethernet ip address 73 interface management port config 100m 73 interface management port config 10m 73 interface management port config auto ne
11. 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 an RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and RJ 45 to DB 25 male DCE adapter labeled MODEM Table 10 5 lists the pin assignments Table 10 5 RJ 45 to DB 25 Adapter Pin Modem Assignments Port Modem Adapter Signal RJ 45 Pinout RJ 45 Pinout DB 45 Pinout Signal RTS 1 8 4 RTS DTR 2 7 20 DTR 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 connect this port to an Ethernet hub or FastEthernet port on a router Table 10 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 RPM Ports and Cables Powering Up This chapter provides instructions for powering up your E1200 AC or DC system after you have installed all the chassis components and made your power and network connections It covers the following topics Preparation Supplying Power AC Supplying Power DC Booting to the CLI Prompt Preparation K NOTE Make sure that the switch on the remote power source is in the OFF position until
12. RPMs must contain the same software image Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 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 POLLMGR 2 ALT_RPM_STATE Alternate RPM is present IRC 6 IRC_COMMUP Link to peer RPM is up RAM 6 RAM_TASK RPMI 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 9 1 describes the RPM LED states and the RPM front panel RPMs control the routing and switching functions for the entire E1200 system The E1200 operates with a minimum of one RPM module 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 primary RPM to the secondary standby RPM The secondary RPM constantly performs updates and receives the same information received by the primary RPM The secondary RPM also performs diagnostics on its subsystems In the event of a switchover the secondary RPM immediately takes over and resumes the control activities that the primary RPM was performing Table 9 1 RPM LEDs Section
13. Specifications Operating Specifications Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Maximum altitude No performance degradation to 10 000 feet 3 048 meters Relative humidity 5 to 85 percent noncondensing Shock Designed to meet Telcordia GR 63 CORE Vibration Designed to meet Telcordia GR 63 CORE Non operating Temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Maximum altitude 15 000 feet 4 572 meters Relative humidity 5 to 95 percent noncondensing Vibration Bellcore GR 63 Agency Compliance The E1200 is designed to comply with the following safety and agency 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 Force1
14. a minor alarm event The system always triggers a major alarm when the number of working SFMs reaches seven Alarms 77 uoo j ep 4oddns WOD JjJOP MMM Alarms 78 System Specifications This appendix contains two major sections e E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design e E1200i AC System Power Requirements e E1200i DC Chassis Physical Design e E1200i DC System Power Requirements Environmental Specifications e Agency Compliance E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 42 inches 106 68 cm Width 17 40 inches 44 20 cm Depth without cable management system 22 25 inches 56 51 cm Chassis weight with factory installed components backplane and air filter Weight fully loaded backplane air filter 2 fan trays 10 SFMs RPMs and 14 line cards Mounting Rack clearance required Thermal Output Maximum for fully loaded chassis 139 pounds approx 63 05kg 394 pounds approx 178 7 kg Attached rack mount brackets are factory set for front mounting in a standard 19 inch rack Mounting brackets are adjustable for center and rear mounting Optional brackets are available for front or center mounting in a 23 inch rack or cabinet Front 18 inches Rear 20 inches 7 784W 26 578BTU HR Minimum for chassis with one 48 port 1GE line card 1 450W 4 951 BTU HR System Specifications 79 e E1200i AC Sys
15. bag To remove the flash memory card 1 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 Formatting an External Flash Card New external flash cards must be formatted in the E1200 before use Flash cards used on systems other than the E1200 as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted in the E1200 flash slot before they can be used Similar to formatting a new diskette formatting erases all information stored on the flash card Using a Flash Memory Card To format the flash card Step Task 1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM 2 In the EXEC CLI mode enter format slot0 3 The formatted flash card is ready to use 1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM In the EXEC CLI mode enter format slotO 3 The formatted flash card is ready to use NO Copying Files to the External Flash Copy files to the flash when you want keep a backup image The In Use LED illuminates during a read or write operation Do not eject the flash card from the slot while this LED is lit To copy files to the external flash card use the following command Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose copy file urll file url2 EXEC Privilege Configure the following parameters file url1 the file source file url2 enter slot0 Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash Flash cards can be
16. card Status LEDs remain online green and the console monitor displays the command line interface CLI prompt Forcel0 gt The RPM cards in the E1200 system contain an internal flash memory card flash 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 eguipped 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 When you configure your system to boot you can specify the boot preference order primary secondary or default in the BOOT_USER mode and the CLI mode K NOTE The E1200 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 flash memory card refer to Appendix A Using a Flash Memory Card on page 65 Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt To get into the BOOT USER mode you can issue a break control sequence CNTL to interrupt the automatic boot process or if you experience boot problems This mode allows you to modify the parameters necessary to manage the boot process Only console port acce
17. cards SFM Slot 2 Slot 5 or Slot 8 for SFMs ending with the left most slot Slot O for line cards and SFM Slot O Slot 3 or Slot 6 for SFMs Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 41 www dell com support dell com 42 Installing Line Cards and RPMs At a minimum the E1200 reguires one RPM and one line card to operate AN CAUTION Any slot not filled with a line card or RPM must be filled with a blank to ensure adequate cooling and EMI containment RPMs The E1200 system requires the installation of at least one RPM although two are recommended for redundancy RPMs are designed to be installed in either the center RO or R1 slots Since FTOS searches for an RPM in slot 0 first Force 10 recommends you install your RPM in slot 0 when only running with one RPM Do not force RPMs into line card slots RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation The E1200 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 R1 slots Do not force RPMs into line cards 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
18. for the remaining SFMs o o a o Align any blank panels with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane Secure each blank panel by tightening the single captive screw K NOTE If you are not operating your E1200 system with redundancy your SFM package will include blank panels Blanks are slot covers that have no board components or connector pins 46 Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs Figure 9 4 Installing SFMs Start with slot 8 or slot 9 H2O9 000NA SFM Front Panel and LEDs Table 9 2 illustrates the SFM front panel and LEDs Table 9 2 SFM Front Panel and LED Descriptions LED Description Active Green active and passing traffic Unlit in standby mode i Status Flashing Green booting Green operational Flashing Amber communication failure Amber fault detected Unlit no power Switch Fabric Line Card Cable Management Systems Dell Force10 provides a variety of E1200 chassis cable management systems to manage your fiber optic and auxiliary cables connecting to line cards For details see the Dell Force10 price list For installation instructions see the instructions that come with the specific cable management system Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 47 support dell com www dell com 48 Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs RPM Ports and Cables This chapter describes standard RPM cables and adapter pin assignments for the E1200i AC
19. if needed and tilt the AC cord retainer up approximately 150 and gently slide the cover away from the chassis 3 Slide the power supplies into their slots until the module front is flush with the shelf front Figure 7 3 Insert power supply 4 Connect the Power Supply cord to the designated socket Figure 7 1 5 Re install the AC cord Retainer by tilting approximately 150 and gently sliding in the long edge just above the AC cords 6 Secure the retainer by tighten the locking screws on either side of the retainer AN WARNING Leakage Current High Touch Current in AC powered svstems AC power cords are secured to the power inlet using the provided brackets The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets bv the qualified chassis installer or a qualified electrician AC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test Once your power supplies and fan trays are installed verify their operability by supplying power to the chassis and verifying the status LEDs Before you begin this power test inspect your eguipment rack and chassis Verify that e Each Power Supply is properly installed and plugged into the assigned slot The AC cord Retainer is secured over the plugs Installing AC Power Supplies 31 support dell com www dell com 32 A WARNING Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages Do not attempt to operate this svstem without the AC cord Retainer Xour
20. 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 failover the standby RPM immediately takes over and resumes the control activities that the active RPM was performing Installing a Second RPM on page 44 provides more information on the second RPM The RPM Major and Minor alarm LEDs are controlled by software which sets the threshold levels for triggering the different stages of alarms Line Cards Your E1200 configuration requires a minimum of one line card Line cards are hot swappable The line card ports provide external interface functions for connections to other systems for example a router or switch Each line card has an onboard CPU for line card management which updates packet forwarding information obtains statistical information and performs synchronization tasks with the RPM as well as Dell Force10 custom built ASICs which enable line rate forwarding Line Card Port Numbering There are 14 line card slots available in the E1200 chassis A minimum of one line card is required for operation Line cards are installed in slots O through 13 Ports on line cards are numbered from the top starting from O see Figure 9 1 Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs Figure 9 1 24 Port 1GE and 2 Port 10GE Line Card Port Numbering
21. rack Install the E1200 system after you secure the equipment rack shelf bar Load the chassis in the lower half of an empty rack to avoid a top heavy rack Figure 5 2 AN WARNING Do not remove the Front shipping Cover during the initial installation process The cover provides front handles to assist in lifting and prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals Installing the DC Chassis Figure 5 2 Rack Mounting the Chassis A9POVONH To install the chassis into a prepared rack Step Task 1 If vou center or rear mount the chassis in a 19 inch rack adjust the chassis rack mounting brackets to the desired position 2 If vou mount the chassis in a 23 inch rack install the 23 inch adapter brackets 3 Use a hand cart pallet jack or forklift to align the rack mount holes with the equipment rack holes situating the chassis on top of the equipment rack shelf bar 4 Insert rack mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the metal chassis shipping cover Tighten the screws See Figure 5 2 5 Loosen and remove the screws that secure the chassis Front Shipping Cover and remove the cover 6 Insert the remaining rack mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the rack Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet Install the E1200 svstem after vou secure the rack shelf bar Load the chassis in the lower half of the cabinet to avoid it beco
22. supplies route processor modules RPMs switch fabric modules SFMs and line cards This guide also includes instructions for removing and installing field replaceable parts including power supplies for both the AC and DC models The E1200 system is packaged with components necessary for optimal performance including blank panels for RPM SFM and line card slots Blanks are required in empty slots to ensure adequate system cooling and for EMI containment during operation After you complete the hardware installation process and power up the system refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for preliminary software configuration information E1200i systems run Force10 OS FTOSTM software The FTOS Command Reference for the E Series provides detailed CLI information and the FTOS Configuration Guide for the E Series includes FTOS configuration information Information Symbols and Warnings Table 1 1 defines the information symbols used throughout this guide Table 1 1 Information Symbols Symbol Warning Description A Note This svmbol informs vou of important operational information Caution This svmbol informs vou that improper handling and installation could result in equipment N damage or loss of data Warning This svmbol signals information about hardware handling that could result in injurv A A WARNING The installation of this equipment shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel only Read this guide before insta
23. the chassis rack mounting brackets to the desired position If vou are mounting the chassis in a 23 inch rack install the 23 inch adapter brackets 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 shelf bar Insert rack mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the metal chassis shipping cover Tighten the screws See Figure 4 2 Loosen and remove the screws that secure the chassis Front Shipping Cover and remove the cover Insert the remaining rack mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the rack Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet Install the E1200 svstem after vou secure the rack shelf bar Load the chassis in the lower half of the cabinet to avoid it becoming top heavy Make sure the cabinet is positioned with adeguate space in the front rear and sides of the unit for proper ventilation access to cables and access for maintenance Refer to Chapter 3 Site Preparation for complete reguirements To install the chassis into an eguipment cabinet Step Task 1 Install the eguipment rack shelf bar 2 Adjust the chassis mounting brackets to the desired front rear position and add a 23 inch adapter brackets as reguired 3 Using a hand cart pallet jack or forklift align the rack mount holes with the cabinet holes Installing the AC Chassis 21 support dell com www dell com 22
24. the rear of the chassis and be able to pull the fan tray completely out of the slot at least 20 inches To remove and replace a fan tray Step Task 1 Prior to removing a fan tray turn the screw latch counter clockwise with a flathead screwdriver one guarter of a turn to unlock the fan tray Figure 12 1 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 remove A WARNING Keep fingers clear of rotating fan blades 3 Prior to inserting a new fan trav fullv turn with a flathead screwdriver the screw latch counter clockwise until the fan trav latching mechanism retracts into the fan trav 4 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 rear 5 To secure the fan trays into place turn the screw latch clockwise to tighten the latching mechanism see Figure 12 1 Removing and Replacing Components 57 www dell com support dell com 58 Figure 12 1 Securing the Fan Tray Screw Latch screw latch Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies If you are operating your E1200 AC chassis with redundant Power Supplies you can install remove or replace a Power Supply without affecting system operation If you are operating your E1200 AC system with only two Power Supplies the minimum you must completely power off the system K NOTE If there
25. to easilv position the chassis into the rack and provides the unit additional stabilitv The E1200 svstem must be mounted in a rack that is permanentiv secured to the floor Installing the AC Chassis 19 support dell com www dell com 20 Figure 4 1 Rack Shelf Bar A uP EB To install a equipment rack shelf bar Step Task 1 Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack 2 Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward The smooth side of the bar should face outward 3 Attach the bar to the equipment rack brackets using the mounting screws provided bv the manufacturer Standard Front Chassis Mounting K NOTE Dell Force10 recommends that you install and operate the E1200 system in a standard 19 inch or 23 inch eguipment rack Install the E1200 system after you secure the eguipment rack shelf bar Load the chassis in the lower half of an empty rack to avoid a top heavy rack Figure 4 2 AN WARNING Do not remove the Front shipping Cover during the initial installation process The cover provides front handles to assist in lifting and prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals Installing the AC Chassis Figure 4 2 Rack Mounting the Chassis 9 49POVONA To install the chassis into a prepared rack Step 1 Task If you are center or rear mounting the chassis in a 19 inch rack adjust
26. to the External Flash LL 67 Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash 67 System Boot The System Boot Process Lee nn 69 System Boob 4 emua ira aaa 69 Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt 69 Alarms Power Supplies and Alarms 000 00 76 AC Power Supplies and Alarms Y Y FFF Y au 77 SFMs atic Alarm ii ise fait il Ba Ba as ea ad 77 Svstem Specifications E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design VYY Y YY FR Fu 79 E1200i AC System Power ReguirementS YY FR YA 80 E1200i DC Chassis Physical Design VVY LY Y eee eee ees 80 E1200i DC System Power Requirements 80 Environmental Specifications YY FFF Y RR FA 81 Agency Compliance YY Y FE FR FF FAR Y ad 81 Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications 83 Electromagnetic Emissions L Y EY YE RG 83 IMMUNIV chan as b ydd YC eA DN Na ia YD eS 83 Product Recycling and Disposal Y YY Y eee eee 84 Technical Support The iSupport Website li i Vera 85 Accessing iSupport Services 85 Contacting the Technical Assistance Center 86 Requesting a Hardware Replacement Y uu 87 Index Contents uoo j ep 4oddns WOD JjJOP MMM Contents About This Guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations step by step procedures to rack mount the Dell Force10 E1200 chassis as well as instructions to install fan trays power
27. used to copy and store system images boot images and configuration files Optional flash memory cards are shipped blank To display files stored on a flash use the following command Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose dir filesystem EXEC Privilege Configure the following optional parameters to view files on the flash card e filesystem enter either flash for the internal flash or slot0 for the external flash The default is flash the internal flash To view the external flash enter dir slot0 Figure A 1 dir Command Example Forcel0 dir slot0 Directory of slot0 1 rwx 6478482 Sep 7 101 16 54 34 E1200i BIN Using a Flash Memory Card 67 www dell com support dell com 68 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 Using a Flash Memory Card System Boot This appendix provides instructions to boot the E1200 AC and DC system from the BOOT_USER prompt Dell Forcel0 The System Boot Process System Boot When you supply power to the E1200 system the system performs a series of power on self tests RPM and line card Status LEDs blink during initialization No user interaction is reguired as long as the boot process proceeds without interruption Observe the process on your console monitor and note the message output on the display When the boot process is complete the RPM and line
28. you are ready to supply power to the chassis Before you supply power to your chassis Dell Force10 recommends that you re inspect your eguipment rack and chassis Verify that The eguipment rack is properly secured and grounded The chassis is bolted and secured into your eguipment rack The chassis is grounded Each power supply module is properly installed and secured The AC Cord Retainer is installed if applicable AC systems The power switch is in the OFF position if applicable DC systems Power cables connect to a compliant remote power source Both fan trays are installed and secured All line cards RPMs and SFMs are properly installed and secured All chassis slots are filled Blank panels and covers are installed in all empty slots AN WARNING Leakage Current High Touch Current The AC power cords are secured to the power inlet using the provided bracket The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets bv the chassis installer or a qualified electrician Powering Up 53 e Supplying Power AC o SS Step Task U 2 1 Flip the REMOTE power switch to the ON position a 2 Remove the card from the box Remove the card from the anti static bag 5 3 Flip the On Standby switch to the ON position v 4 The Status LED for each power supply should be green online If a power supply s LED is not lit or is amber E Ste S ensure that the unit is properly installed Verify th
29. 0 System 13 support dell com www dell com 14 To install the E1200 system Dell Force10 recommends that you perform the installation procedures in the following order Step il 2 Task Prepare the site Unpack the AC chassis and components or Unpack the DC chassis and components Mount the AC chassis or Mount the DC chassis Install the cable management system Install components Fan trays Power Supplies including power and grounding cables Verify power supply and fan tray operability Install card components e RPM s and line cards SFMs Connect network cable Supply power to the chassis Initial boot The E1200 System Section Site Preparation on page 15 Unpacking the E1200 System on page 19 Unpacking the E1200 System on page 23 Standard Front Chassis Mounting on page 20 Installing the Chassis into an Eguipment Cabinet on page 21 Standard Front Chassis Mounting on page 24 Installing the Chassis into an Eguipment Cabinet on page 25 See the instructions that come with the cable management system Installing Fan Trays on page 27 Installing AC Power Supplies on page 29 Installing DC Power Supplies on page 33 AC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test on page 31 DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test on page 38 Installing Line Cards and RPMs on page 42 Installing Switch Fabric Modules SFMs on page 46 RPM Ports and Cables on page 49 Supplying Power AC on page 54 Supply
30. 0 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 interference 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 Eguipment according to CISPR 22
31. 50Amp res AN WARNING Eine leicht zug ngliche Trennvorrichtung muss in der Verdrahtung eingebaut sein Dell Force10 empfiehlt dass Sieeinen 150A Sicherungsautomaten benutzen Each E1200 system requires at least one load sharing DC PEM to operate Two units are recommended for full facility redundancy Parameter Specifications Maximum DC PEM Input Current 150A Maximum Power Dissipation 6850W 21 598 BTU hour Input Voltage 48 to 60 Vdc Installing DC Power Supplies Use the following steps to install a DC PEM Step Task 1 Make sure that the remote power source the circuit breaker panel is in the OFF position 2 Make sure that the over current protector located on the PEM front panel is in the OFF position 3 Loosen the retaining screw and remove the PEM safety cover R etaining screw 7 Safety ___ cover y 4 Slide the PEM into the O or 1 slot Figure Lift up and hold the PEM interlock lever and carefully push the unit inward to fully seat it to the backplane When the PEM is fully inserted the interlock lever will drop to hold the PEM in position Tighten the two locking screws with a 2 Phillips screw driver to secure the PEM Do not exceed 5 inch lbs torgue Over current protector PEM interlock lever Locking screws dtoroouf Installing DC Power Supplies 35 support dell com www del
32. 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 The console monitor will display the default BOOT_USER prompt Refer to Appendix B System Boot on page 69 for instructions to continue the boot process Powering Up 55 uoo j ep 4oddns ul092 9p MMM Powering Up 56 Removing and Replacing Components This chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing E1200 AC and DC components It covers the following topics e Removing and Replacing Fan Trays e Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies e Removing and Replacing DC Power Supplies e Removing and Replacing RPMs Line Cards or SFMs e Removing and Replacing the Air Filter When a component fails the E1200 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 75 for more information on alarms Removing and Replacing Fan Trays In the event of a fan tray failure signified by an amber LED an SNMP trap or major alarm event the entire fan tray must be replaced If one or more fans within a fan tray fail the system generates a minor alarm and an SNMP trap The fan trays are hot swappable To remove and replace the fan tray you must have access to
33. 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 eguipment AN 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 81 www dell com support dell com 82 European Community Contact Dell Force10 EMEA Central Dahlienweg 19 66265 Heusweiler Germany http www forcel0networks com german Tel 49 172 6802630 Email EMEA Central Sales Japan VCCI Compliance for Class A Eguipment CORBIS PRUBRESERRSAEMABRS VCCI OBA RIC7Z3ZA TERRE TI TORRA RERA CHARTS CBR AEE EBT TIEKE COMBS MAAPBICHREBT SBELAPRRKENSCEPHVETF 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 Z N WARNING AC Power cords are for use with Dell Force10 equipment only Do not use Dell Force10 AC power cords with any unauthorized hardware Am CaM ELTE YE TERI KEY ba BHA ST ERI KEY ba Adn AZkO HMMs SECO Hl cc EAL RIES CESHREGA AmC tak NeEBROI KEY hE AL fbunno BR KEY amp 4EHUZUWCT AU Korea MIC certifi
34. ING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventative wrist or foot heal ground strap when handling chassis components After you remove the original packaging place chassis components on an antistatic surface Figure 6 1 Installing Fan Tray ORR TA ABS ANZI CTR Installing Fan Trays 27 support dell com www dell com 28 Figure 6 2 Fan Tray screw latch gt Install the fan trays after the chassis is installed securely in the equipment rack Access the fan tray slots from the rear side of the chassis To ensure proper temperature and airflow control all six fan trays must be installed before you supply power to the system You will need a 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws that secure the fan trays to the chassis A fan tray can be installed in any fan tray slot To install fan trays Step Task 1 Unpack the fan tray 2 Prior to inserting a fan tray fully turn its screw latch counter clockwise with flathead screwdriver until the fan tray latching mechanism fully retracts into the fan tray see Figure 6 2 3 Grip the fan tray handle Slide the connector end of each fan tray into the slot until it stops and the handle end is flush with the chassis rear 4 Secure the fan trays into place by turning the screw latch clockwise Table 6 1 is an illustration of the fan tray safety labels Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous v
35. Installing and Maintaining the E1200i 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 is a 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 registe
36. Label Description Management 10 100 L Green link is up Ethernet A Green activity on port Alarms Major Red a critical condition exists such as a severe over temperature condition a fan tray failure an overcurrent condition in a power supply or an out of tolerance voltage The RPM LEDs are controlled by software which sets the threshold levels for triggering the different stages of alarms Unlit no major conditions Minor Amber a serious condition exists such as an over temperature condition a single fan failure or a line card failure The RPM LEDs are controlled by software which sets the threshold levels for triggering the different stages of alarms Unlit no minor alarm conditions ACO LT Allows you to test the operability of LEDs to verify that they are able to light Press the ACO LT button to temporarily illuminate the LEDs on the RPM If you press this button when the alarm status LED is lit the alarm relay contacts are reset until the next alarm event Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs 45 Table 9 1 RPM LEDs Flash In Use 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 Primary Green primary Unlit secondary or standby Status This is a bi color LED Green operational Amber fault detected support dell com Flashing green booting Unlit in secondary mode or power is off www del
37. RAL BOOTFLASH INFO Bootflash Partition A Forcel0 Networks System Boot Copyright 1999 2007 Forcel0 Networks Inc ROM Header Version 1 0 Official CP IMG BOOT BSP Release 2 0 0 14 Created Fri Nov 2 18 22 47 US Pacific 2007 Bootflash Partition B Forcel0 Networks System Boot a Copyright 1999 2007 Forcel0 Networks Inc gi 4 show bootvar This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters BOOT_USER show bootvar PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS boot device flash file name E1200i x bin SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS No Operating System boot parameters specified System Boot 71 support dell com www dell com 72 Step Command 5 boot change primary secondary I default Task 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 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 NOTE
38. These parameters as well as other boot parameters can be modified in the CLl mode When you enter the boot change command you are prompted for a response Enter a new parameter or press the ENTER key carriage return to accept the default parameter Enter period to clear a field Enter dash to edit a field above the current cursor position 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 BOOT USI clear boot device file name BOOT USI Svstem Boot boot change primarv field go to previous field flash E1200 3 x bin boot change default Step 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 Task continued OPTIONAL 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 vi
39. Unlit No connection Operational On Standby switch may be set to Standby Lit GREEN Power Supply Failure Lit AMBER Table 7 2 Fan Tray LEDs Status LED is Booting Blinking GREEN Fault Detected Lit YELLOW Communication Failure Blinking YELLOW Operational Lit GREEN Loss of Power Unlit Installing AC Power Supplies Installing DC Power Supplies The E1200 system reguires a minimum of one DC Power Entry Module PEM to operate but two are recommended for redundancy To comply with safety agency and EMI regulations you must install covers on all power supply slots not containing a PEM Connect the PEMs to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes For full redundancy each PEM must be attached to an independent power source with a dedicated circuit breaker For example the PEM in slot 0 connects to circuit breaker A and the PEM in slot 1 connects to circuit breaker B The E1200 chassis contains two DC PEM slots as shown in Figure 8 1 Figure 8 1 PEM 0 and PEM 1 Chassis Locations KEE TE LIJA cee aaa ae ef fas Jas J ffs fo eof fits elene else PEMO tf 5 PEM 1 100 T00NA The DC PEM shown in Figur
40. and DC systems It contains the following sections e RPM Ports Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments e Accessing the 10 100 Ethernet Management Port This section provides the following e RPM Ports e Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments e Accessing the 10 100 Ethernet Management Port RPM Ports There are three ports on the RPM They 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 this port e Auxiliary A UART port with an RJ 45 jack allows modem access to the E1200 system from a remote location e 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 K NOTE Attach an ESD preventive wrist strap and connect the leash to the ESD connection on the front of the E1200 chassis Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or foot heel ground strap when handling components K NOTE Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or foot 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
41. are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or foot heel ground strap when handling RPMs SFMs or line cards Connect your ESD strap to the grounding plug located on the front of the chassis See Figure 2 2 for ESD strap connector location After you remove the original packaging place RPMs SFMs and line cards on an antistatic surface e Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or foot heel ground strap when handling RPMs SFMs or line cards After you remove the original packaging place RPMs SFMs and line cards on an antistatic surface Do not supply power to your E1200 system until the power supplies and fan tray s are installed and verified and RPMs SFMs line cards and any blank panels are installed Dell Force10 recommends that you keep all components in the original packaging until you are ready to install them Important Points to Remember Do NOT remove the cards from their protective bags until you are ready to install them in a chassis When you are ready to install the cards unwrap and install one card at a time starting with the right most slot Slot 13 for line cards Slot R1 for RPMs and Slot 9 for SFMs ending with the left most slot Slot 0 for line cards Slot RO for RPMs and Slot 0 for SFMs When you are ready to install the cards unwrap and install one card at a time starting with the right most slot Slot R1 for RPMs and line
42. cation Korean Class A Warning Statement eu Oo AS See 2 H Korea Certification ETS BS ut System Specifications Korea Information a IG equioment type PE Product Name Ethemet Switch Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications CUS UL 60950 1 1st Edition CSA 60950 1 03 1st Edition EN 60950 1 1st Edition EN 60825 1 Safety of Laser Products Part 1 Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide EN 60825 2 Safety of Laser Products Part 2 Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 IEC 60950 1 1st Ed including all National Deviations and Group Differences Electromagnetic Emissions USA FCC CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A Canada ICES 003 Issue 4 Class A Europe EN 55022 2006 CISPR 22 2007 Class A Japan VCCI V3 2007 04 Class A Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2006 Class A Immunity EN61000 3 2 Harmonic Current Emissions EN6100 3 3 Fluctuation and Flicker EN 61000 4 2 ESD EN 61000 4 3 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 4 EFT EN 61000 4 5 Surge E N 61000 4 6 Low Freguency Conducted Immunity System Specifications oo o www dell com support dell com 84 e EN 300 386 V1 3 3 2005 EMC for Network Equipment e EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 Product Recycling and Disposal This switch must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations Dell Fo
43. ch support e Console captures showing the error messages e Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken e Saved messages to a syslog server if one is used Technical Support 87 support dell com www dell com 88 Technical Support Index A AC Power Supply minimum reguirement 29 air filter replacing 63 air flow 16 17 alarms fan trays 57 line cards 61 Power Supplies 58 59 RPMs 61 SFMs 61 B blanks 43 BTM ASIC 9 cC cable management system 47 commands show logging eventlog 87 show tech 87 connecting auxiliary port 49 console port 49 line card ports 47 management port 52 contacting TAC technical support 85 D Danger 7 DC PEMs cable requirements 34 connector requirements 34 full redundancy 33 minimum requirement 33 remote power source 33 disposal switch 84 E ESD 41 61 European WEEE Directive 84 external flash copying files 67 formatting 66 inserting 65 installing 66 overview 65 removing 66 when to insert external flash 65 F fan trays installing 28 replacing 57 FPC ASIC 9 H hardware requesting replacement 87 High Touch Current see Leakage Current 8 31 53 l installing chassis in equipment cabinet 21 25 in rack 20 24 fan trays 28 line cards 42 PEMs 35 rack shelf 19 23 RPMs 42 SFMs 46 iSupport 85 L Leakage Current 8 31 53 LEDs AC power supplies 32 39 fans 32 39 54 In Use LED 66 line card 46 PEM Status 39 PEM Voltage LED 38 Index 89
44. ches wide e Minimum air flow is 750 cubic feet per minute CFM e Minimum of 3 inches between the closed doors and the front of the cable management panel and a minimum of 3 inches between the chassis rear and the rear of the cabinet with the cabinet door closed With the rear doors of the cabinet open you will need a clearance of at least 20 inches from the rear to access the chassis fan trays e Minimum of 20 inches clearance at the chassis front to access the air filter power supplies and cards Power At a minimum the E1200 reguires either 2 AC Power Supplies or I DC PEM to operate VAN CAUTION You cannot power the system with both types of power supply module installed The system must contain only one type of power module either AC or DC A CAUTION The E1200i AC Chassis is shipped with blank inserts covering the DC PEM openings DO NOT REMOVE THEM The blank inserts must remain installed for proper system cooling and for EMI containments during system operation AN WARNING e Make your chassis ground connections first see Figure 2 2 If the chassis is not correctly grounded excessive electromagnet emission may result e Disconnect all power to the equipment rack or cabinet before chassis installation Never operate the E1200 system with empty RPM SFM or line card slots Always replace empty slots with blank panels Each E1200 system requires at least two AC Power Supplies or at least one DC Power Supply to operate
45. ctor located on the PEM front panel to the ON position PEM Status LEDs should be green If an LED is not lit or is amber check that the unit is properly installed Verify the power source If the LED remains unlit power off all modules and replace the unit All six fan tray LEDs should be green online Verify that air is flowing through the chassis If a 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 all fan trays are properly installed Verify the remote power source If a 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 De energize the Main Disconnect and flip the over current protector to the OFF position Verify that the LEDs are not lit Installing DC Power Supplies 39 support dell com www dell com 40 Installing DC Power Supplies Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs This chapter provides instructions for installing cards into the E1200 AC or DC chassis It contains the following sections Unpacking an RPM or Line Card Installing Line Cards and RPMs Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards RPM Label and LEDs Installing Switch Fabric Modules SFMs Line Card Cable Management Systems Unpacking an RPM or Line Card AN WARNING e Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components
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47. e 8 2 is used in both the E1200 and E1200i DC chassis Figure 8 2 E1200i DC PEM TITOTOONA Installing DC Power Supplies 33 www dell com support dell com 34 Figure 8 3 E1200 PEM Front Panel Studs PEM interlock lever Over current protector Latch Release 48 60Vde amp 150A 7200VA CC E1200 PWR DC dizoLoons Locking screws Cable and Connector Requirements You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote power source for example a circuit breaker panel in your equipment rack or office Cables must be sized to meet the following criteria e rated for at least 150A service to allow for a fully loaded E1200 system at low input voltage per your local electrical codes e limits voltage drop across the cable length to 0 5V or less Before you make the cable connections apply a coat of antioxidant paste to un plated metal contact surfaces File un plated connectors braided straps and bus bars to a shiny finish It is not necessary to file and coat tinned connectors or other plated connection surfaces such as on the E1200 PEM studs Installing DC PEMs ZN WARNING An external disconnect shall be provided and shall be easily accessible Dell Force10 recommends that you use a 150A circuit breaker Z WARNING Un interrupteur externe doit tre fournis et doit trefacilement accessible Dell Force10 recommande l utilisationd un disjoncteur de 1
48. e eee 20 Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet eee 21 5 Installing the DC Chassis Unpacking the E1200 Svstem 000 23 Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar 23 Standard Front Chassis Mounting Y Y FF eee eee ee 24 Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet 25 6 Installing Fan Trays 7 Installing AC Power Supplies Securing the Chassis Ground 30 Installing Power Supplies 0 30 AC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test 31 8 Installing DC Power Supplies Cable and Connector Requirements 34 Installing DC PEMS Le 34 Contents www dell com support dell com Contents 10 11 12 DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test YY eee eee 38 Installing RPMs Line Cards and SFMs Unpacking an RPM or Line Card LL 41 Important Points to Remember 41 Installing Line Cards and RPMS YF FFR Y Fu uu 42 REMS ouni die Y Sg ou Ne Ay hand Y O Go Wyn ia 42 LING Cards uu A hi ea DAW eho heed 42 Blank Panels nae i Y salt ae Md GU Y tated 43 Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards 43 Installing a Second RPM 44 RPM Label and LEDs L 45 Line Gard EEDS ss dinette wate ei Wd dod Rd na MO ate do AC a 46 Installing Switch Fabric Modules SFMS Y YR Fu 46 SFM Front Panel and LEDS FF Ya 47 Line Card Cable Management Systems 47 RPM Ports and Cables RPM PONS sents ses eolie ia re ona 49 Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Port
49. e power source o If the power supply s LED remains unlit power off the remote power source and replace the unit i 5 Both fan tray LEDs should be green online Verify that air is flowing through the chassis If a 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 power source e If the fan tray LED remains unlit on power up replace the fan tray To turn the chassis power off flip the On Standby switch to the Standby position K NOTE The AC power supplies status LEDs will remain lit and the power supply fans will continue to operate even though DC power to the backplane has been turned off Supplying Power DC Step Task 1 Flip the REMOTE power switch to the ON position 2 Remove the card from the box Remove the card from the anti static bag 3 The Status LED for each power supply should be green online If a power supply s LED is not lit or is amber ensure that the unit is properly installed Verify the power source If the power supply s LED remains unlit power off the remote power source and replace the unit 4 Both fan tray LEDs should be green online Verify that air is flowing through the chassis If a 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
50. ed to turn the power off to the chassis to replace a filter Filters should be inspected monthiv and clean and replaced everv six months Figure 12 2 Replacing the Air Filter d 00 1 0000 re NA Removing and Replacing Components 63 support dell com www dell com 64 Removing and Replacing Components Using a Flash Memory Card This appendix provides information about using an external flash memory card and contains the following sections e External Flash Memory Card Overview e Inserting the External Flash Memory Card e Removing the External Flash Memory Card e Formatting an External Flash Card e Copying Files to the External Flash e Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash e External Flash Memory Card Overview e Formatting an External Flash Card e Inserting the External Flash Memory Card e Removing the External Flash Memory Card e Copying Files to the External Flash e Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash External Flash Memory Card Overview Each RPM card is designed with a slot to accommodate an external flash memory card slot0 You can use a flash card to copy the image and configuration files for storage and backup purposes For complex configurations use the copies for other E1200 systems in your network Configure your boot execution process to use the images stored on a flash card as the primary active secondary standby or default boot order p
51. ence 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 0networks com CSPortal20 Suppor WEEEandRecycling pdf For more information contact the Dell Force10 Technical Assistance Center TAC see Appendix 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 Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials System Specifications Technical Support This appendix contains these major sections e The iSupport Website e Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 86 e Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 87 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 The i Support websit
52. ew the Management interface s physical settings Use the show interface management ethernet command to display the IP address and network mask 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 ik BOOT USER f show interface management ethernet No IP address set for interface management ethernet 0 0 BOOT USER f interface management ethernet ip address 1 2 3 4 255 255 0 0 Management ethernet 0 0 IP address 1 2 3 4 255 255 0 0 show default gateway default gateway ip address Optional Use the show default gateway command to view gateway information If your server is on the same subnet you do not need to configure a gateway parameter If your server is not on the same subnet use the default gateway ip address command to set the gateway IP address System Boot 73 support dell com www dell com 74 Task continued Step Command 9 dir flash dir slot0 ER show default gateway No gateway IP address specified BOOT_USER default gateway ip 1 2 3 5 Gateway IP address 1 2 3 5 Use the dir flash command to list files stored on the internal flash device Use the dir slot0 command to list files stored on
53. f the unit for proper ventilation access to cables and maintenance access Allow af least 18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack for ventilation If placing the chassis in a cabinet ensure that there is enough clearance between the closed cabinet door and the cables in the cable management system on the chassis A CAUTION Lift the E1200 chassis either from the bottom or by the handles provided with the front shipping cover Lifting by the chassis shelves or fan tray openings will cause chassis damage Do not remove the protective front shipping cover until the chassis is secured in the eguipment rack Site Preparation 15 www dell com support dell com 16 Rack Mounting When you prepare your eguipment rack make sure the rack is bolted to the floor and or braced to a wall or ceiling When you install the chassis Make sure that the rack is grounded to the grounding electrode Each DC PEM must be grounded to the rack or building ground bus The eguipment rack must be grounded to the same grounding electrode used by the power service in your area The ground path must be permanent e Install the E1200 chassis in the rack before you install internal components or make network and power connections In an empty rack place the chassis in the lower half of the rack to ensure rack stability Cabinet Placement The cabinet must meet the following criteria e Minimum cabinet size is 30 inches deep and 24 in
54. gotiate 73 interface management port config full duplex 73 interface management port config half duplex 73 interface management port config no auto negotiate 73 interface management port config show 73 reload 74 show boot selector 70 show bootflash 71 show bootvar 71 show default gateway 73 show interface management ethernet 73 T Technical Assistance Center TAC contacting 85 Test Power Supply and Fan Operability 31 38 U unpacking 19 23 W Warning 8 WEEE 84 Index 91 uoo j ep 4oddns WOD JjJOP MMM Index 92 93 Printed in the U S A www dell com support dell com
55. hassis pins please wait for the fans to stop rotating before reinserting the supply Power Cord Requirements If using a power cord other then a Dell Force10 supplied power cord the cord must terminate at a right angle to the power module see Figure 7 1 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 VAN CAUTION There are multiple power cords that require disconnecting Disconnect all power cords before servicing the power module The following are Force 10 supplied plug types All power plug must comply with local codes Check with your Force 10 representative to purchase cords or plugs for your system e EU CEE 7 7 e UK CEE7 7 e SWZ CEE7 7 309 e JAP NEMA 6 20 L6 20 L6 30 e JAP 220 NEMA 6 20 L6 20 Installing AC Power Supplies e US C14 C20 e US 220 NEMA 6 20 L6 20 L6 30 30A 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 Step Task 1 Make sure that the On Standby switch located on the left side of plug AC 0 is in the Standby up position Figure 7 1 2 Loosen the cord retainers locking screws
56. ing Power DC on page 54 The initial boot operation automatically brings up the system to the runtime CLI To interrupt the automatic boot process issue a break key seguence Ctrl if you experience boot problems The console monitor will display the default BOOT_USER prompt Refer to Appendix B System Boot on page 69 for instructions to continue the boot process Site Preparation This chapter describes factors to consider before installing your E1200 system The following topics are discussed Site Selection Criteria on page 15 Rack Mounting on page 16 Cabinet Placement on page 16 Power on page 16 Fans and Airflow on page 17 Storing Components on page 17 For complete E1200 System Specifications refer to Appendix D System Specifications on page 79 Site Selection Criteria Before you begin the installation process make sure that the area where you intend to install your E1200 meets the following safety reguirements Select a site In a restricted access area In a dry clean well ventilated and temperature controlled room away from nearby heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise Near an adeguate power source Connect the E1200 to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes Means of power disconnect must be located near the eguipment Position in a rack with adeguate space in the front and rear and sides o
57. install a new card immediately install a blank panel Removing and Replacing Components 61 support dell com www dell com 62 Step Task continued 5 If you are installing a line card follow these procedures If you are hot swapping replacing the line card with the same card type no additional configuration is reguired e If you are installing a different line card type enter in Configuration mode the following command linecard number card type where number is a slot number from 0 to 13 and card type is the five character code for the card type If you are replacing the line card with a blank panel delete the line card information from the configuration by entering no linecard 6 If you are not operating your system with redundant cards with only one line card one RPM and eight SFMs you must power off your system until the cards are replaced Removing and Replacing SFMs To remove and replace an SFM Step Task 1 Loosen the captive screw and pull the ejector lever towards you to disengage the backplane connections 2 Slide the card out of the slot and store in the original anti static packaging System messages appear on the console including the following TSM 6 SFM REMOVE Removed SFM Wait 5 to 10 seconds to install a new SFM or reinsert an SFM 3 Remove the new SFM from the antistatic packaging 4 Align the new SFM with the guide and gently slide the card into the slot until
58. is a Power Supply failure Power Supply LED is not lit or major alarm LED is lit the entire Power Supply Module must be replaced There are no field serviceable parts inside the Power Supply unit A WARNING Do not remove the AC Cord Retainer until the power supplied bv the remote power source is OFF A WARNING Do not remove the AC Cord Retainer until the power supplied bv the remote power source is OFF K NOTE The On Standby switch disconnects power to the rest of the chassis from all 6 AC power supplies e When the AC cord is attached power supply fans will spin and the LEDs will indicate status while the On Standby switch is in Standby K NOTE AC Power Supplies may be replaced without removing the AC cord retainer or the AC cords Removing and Replacing Components Remove an AC Power Supply in a non redundant installation Step Task 1 Unplug the network interface cables connected to the line card or RPM 2 Activate the disconnect switch at the Main power source or disconnect the AC cord at the remote power source 3 Grip the handle and sgueeze the thumb latch 4 Slide the Power Supply out of the slot 5 If you are replacing the Power Supply go to Installing AC Power Supplies on page 29 Remove an AC Power Supply in a redundant installation Step Task AC Power Plugs On Standby Switch A This retainer must be in place during normal operation AC Cord Retainer Do not remove except for servicing Safety Cove
59. is properly installed Verify the power source If the fan tray LED remains unlit on power up replace the fan tray Booting to the CLI Prompt After you supply power to the system the following should occur During bootup power is removed temporarily from all line cards and SFMs This is expected behavior Both fan trays should be operating 54 Powering Up e The green online LEDs for the fan trays Power Supplies RPMs SFMs and line cards should be lit and remain lit as long as the system is receiving power and is operational e The fans should be operating e 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 E1200 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 reguired 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 K 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 Refer to the lt ItalicText gt FTOS Configuration Guide on the technical publications CD ROM for initial configuration procedures and configuration instructions
60. l com 36 Step Task continued Secure the chassis ground connection first Remove one outer nut and one washer from each of the six studs One nut should remain tight on the stud If the inner nut is loose re tighten it to 25 inch Ibs maximum Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel see Figure 8 3 The two rightmost studs are the ground connection Install the grounding cable onto the ground studs The grounding cable must comply with your local electrical codes in size and color typically the color is green or green with yellow stripe NOTE Grounding cables must be terminated only with a UL listed 2 hole lug with 1 4 inch holes on 3 4 inch spacing see Figure 8 4 Replace the two washers and nuts on the studs With a 7 16 inch box or socket wrench tighten the nuts torque should not exceed 25inch lbs Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest appropriate facility grounding post Figure 8 4 Cable Connector Required for E1200 PEM All measurements shown in inches 0 267 High strand count diameter conductor N T o D n disor oou Connect the 48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote power sources circuit breakers A and B Check that the remote power sources for example circuit breakers are in the OFF position Locate the appropriate studs on the PEM front panel Figure 8 3 The two leftmost studs on the PEM are the 48 VDC connectio
61. l com 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 Installing Switch Fabric Modules SFMs A minimum of eight SFMs are reguired in order for the E1200 system to operate properly Slot 9 allows for a redundant SFM allowing up to ten SFMs in the E1200i system SFMs carry user traffic between line cards or between RPMs and a line card SFMs plug directly into the backplane which provides high speed access to the line cards The switch fabric receives user data packets and redirects them to the appropriate destinations according to the routing information A CAUTION If you are not operating your system with a redundant tenth SFM you must install an SFM blank to avoid overheating and ensure EMI containment Install SFMs from the right most slot 9 to the left most slot 0 Step Task 1 Remove an SFM from the anti static packaging 2 Align the SFM with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane Note Hold the SFM by the edges Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins Extend the top and bottom card levers before you insert the card into the slot Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and card in place Secure each SFM in place by tightening the captive screw Continue the process
62. lling and powering up this eguipment This eguipment contains two power cords Disconnect both power cords before servicing A WARNING This equipment contains optical transceivers which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser radiation CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT About This Guide www dell com support dell com 8 Visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the optical transceiver ports when no cable is connected Avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures A CAUTION Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage A WARNING Leakage Current High Touch Current in AC powered svstems AC power cords are secured to the power inlet using the provided brackets The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets bv the qualified chassis installer or a qualified electrician See Chapter 3 Site Preparation for more cautions Related Publications For more information about the E1200 svstem refer to the following documents e FTOS Configuration Guide for the E Series e FTOS Command Reference for the E Series e E Series Network Operations Guide e Release Notes for the E Series and FTOS About This Guide The E1200 System The Dell Force10 E1200 system is a carrier class high capacity aggregation router The 16 slot modular system provides two slots dedicated for Route Processor Modules RPMs and 14 slots for line cards with Layer 2
63. ming top heavy Make sure the cabinet is positioned with adeguate space in the front rear and sides of the unit for proper ventilation access to cables and access for maintenance Refer to Chapter 3 Site Preparation for complete reguirements To install the chassis into an eguipment cabinet Step 1 2 Task Install the eguipment rack shelf bar Adjust the chassis mounting brackets to the desired front rear position and add a 23 inch adapter brackets as reguired Using a hand cart pallet jack or forklift align the rack mount holes with the cabinet holes Insert rack mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the metal chassis shipping cover Tighten the screws Installing the DC Chassis 25 support dell com www dell com 26 Step Task 5 Loosen and remove the screws attaching the chassis shipping cover Remove the shipping cover 6 Insert the remaining mounting screws and tighten to secure the chassis in the cabinet Installing the DC Chassis Installing Fan Trays Access the fan tray slots from the rear of the chassis Figure 6 1 Two fan trays are reguired in the chassis When a fan tray is not installed in the lower slot a self closing door will seal the slot Panel blanks are not reguired However to ensure fail safe chassis operation do not operate the chassis with only one fan tray for more than 30 minutes A WARNING Install the fan travs before vou supplv power to the svstem AN WARN
64. n The cable attached to these studs is typically black The two middle studs are the return connection The cable attached to these studs is typically red Install the 48 VDC and Return cables on the studs The cables should be of the size and color to comply with local electrical codes Note Power cables must be terminated only with a UL listed 2 hole lug with 1 4 inch studs with 3 4 inch spacing Figure 8 6 Replace the washers and nuts on the studs With a 7 16 inch box or socket wrench tighten the nuts Installing DC Power Supplies Step Task continued 7 Route the terminated cables down and toward the rack rail as shown below Figure 8 5 Connecting the Ground Cable to the E1200 PEM Lug Split lock washer Lug nuts Ground studs KOM Figure 8 6 DC PEM with Connections in Place LJL 9JL d Ground cable typically green 48 cable typically black Return cable typically red digo r00 Installing DC Power Supplies www dell com support dell com 38 Step Task continued 8 Replace the safety cover and tighten the captive screw with a 2 Phillips screwdriver Figure 8 7 Figure 8 7 Reinstalling the PEM Safety Cover 4801004 9 Check that the over current protector located on the PEM front panel is in the OFF position Ene
65. nput 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 10 3 lists the pin assignments Table 10 3 Pin Assignments Between the E1200 Console and a DTE Terminal Server E1200 Console RJ 45 to RJ 45 Rollover Cable RJ 45 to DB 9 Terminal Server Port Adapter Device Signal RJ 45pinout RJ 45 Pinout DB 9Pin Sigal RTS 1 8 8 CTS DTR 2 7 6 DSR TxD 3 6 2 RxD GND 4 5 5 GND GND 5 4 9 GND RxD 6 3 3 TxD DSR 7 2 4 DTR CTS 8 1 7 RTS Accessing the Console with a DB 25 Adapter You can connect to the console using an RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and RJ 45 to DB 25 female DTE adapter Table 10 4 lists the pin assignments Table 10 4 Pin Assignments Between E1200 Console and DB 25 Adapter E1200 Console RJ 45 to RJ 45 Rollover Cable RJ 45 to DB 25 Terminal Server 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 2 7 GND GND 5 4 7 GND RxD 6 3 2 TxD RPM Ports and Cables www dell com support dell com 52 Table 10 4 Pin Assignments Between E1200 Console and DB 25 Adapter continued E1200 Console RJ 45 to RJ 45 Rollover Cable RJ 45 to DB 25 Terminal Server Port Modem Adapter Device Signal RJ 45 Pinout RJ 45 Pinout DB 25 Pinout Signal DSR 7
66. oltages Do not attempt to operate this system without the safety cover provided with each PEM Table 6 1 Fan Tray Safety Labels Label Location A CAUTION Verify fan blades have stopped rotating before removing fan tray Fan tray faceplate Installing Fan Trays Installing AC Power Supplies The E1200 system reguires a minimum of two AC power supplies to operate three for power redundancy four for facility redundancy 24 2 and 6 for 3 3 redundancy To comply with safety agency and EMI regulations you must install the AC cord retainer over all power cords The E1200 chassis contains six AC power supply slots as shown in Figure 7 1 K NOTE If you are installing only two power supplies they must be installed in the same row FTOS will generate an error message if the two power supplies are not in the same row K NOTE If you are installing power supplies for redundancy e For 2 2 redundancy two power supplies must reside in each row That is two in the top row and two in the bottom row e For redundant operation with only three power supplies install all three power supplies in the same row K NOTE The On Standby switch disconnects power to the rest of the chassis from a 6 AC power supplies When the AC cord is attached power supply fans will spin and the LEDs will indicate status while the On Standby switch is in Standby Figure 7 1 E1200i AC Power Supply Shelf
67. page 57 Storing Components A CAUTION Do not transport a chassis with components line cards power supplies RPMs Fan Trays Power Supply or SFMs installed in the chassis Place the modules in their original ESD preventative packaging and attach the Front Shipping Cover on the front of the chassis prior to placing the chassis in its original shipping crate Shipping the chassis with components installed may damage the components and the chassis backplane If you do not install your E1200 system and components right away Dell Force10 recommends that you properly store components and all extra field replaceable components spares until you are ready to install them Keep all components in the original packaging during storage Follow these indoor storage guidelines Storage temperature should remain constant ranging from 40 to 1589F 40 to 70 C e Non condensing relative humidity should be maintained within 5 to 95 percent e Store on a dry floor away from direct sunlight heat and air conditioning ducts e Store in a dust free environment Site Preparation 17 uoo j ep 4oddns WOD JjJOP MMM Site Preparation 18 Installing the AC Chassis This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your E1200 system into a standard 19 inch or 23 inch eguipment rack It contains the following sections e Unpacking the E1200 System e Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar e Standard Front Chassis Mounting e Installing
68. power cables connect to an appropriate AC power supplv in a manner that complies with vour local electrical codes For AC svstems a Main Disconnect must be provided for each AC cord Two fan travs are installed To test the power supplies and fan travs Step Task 1 With the fan trays and power supplies installed power on the system Flip the On Standby switch located next to plug AC 0 to the ON position down 2 Power Supply Status LEDs should be green If an LED is not lit or is blinking amber check that the units are properly installed and are plugged into the correct slot Verify the power source If the LED remains unlit or blinking amber at power up replace the power supply 3 Both fan tray LEDs should be green online A blinking green fan tray LED indicates booting Verify that air is flowing through the chassis If a 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 all fan trays are properly installed Verify the remote power source e If a fan tray LED remains unlit replace the fan tray 4 After you have verified the power and fan operability power off the chassis to continue the installation process 5 De energize the Main Disconnect and flip the On Off switch to the OFF position 6 Verify that the LEDs are not lit Power Supply and Fan Tray LEDs Table 7 1 Power Supply LEDs Status LED is No AC power
69. pport Telephone US and Canada 866 965 5800 International 408 965 5800 Technical Support Reguesting a Hardware Replacement To reguest 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 show hardware command 2 Reguest a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from TAC by opening a support case Open a support case by Using the Create Service Reguest form on the iSupport page see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 86 e Contacting Dell Force10 directly by E mail or by phone see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 86 Provide the following information when using E mail or phone e Part number description and serial number of the component e Your name organization name telephone number fax number and e mail address e 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 e Output from the show tech support non paged command This report is very long so the storage buffer in your terminal program should be set high e Output from the show logging eventlog unit command where unit is the stack ID of the member unit that experienced the failure This report is included as a section in the output of show te
70. r 1 Tilt the AC cord Retainer Safety cover approximately 150 and gently slide the cover away from the chassis 2 Grip the handle and squeeze the thumb latch 3 Slide the Power Supply out of the slot 4 If you are replacing the Power Supply go to Installing AC Power Supplies on page 29 Removing and Replacing DC Power Supplies If you are operating your E1200 DC chassis with redundant Power Supplies you can install remove or replace a Power Supply without affecting system operation If you are operating your E1200 DC system with only one Power Supply the minimum you must completely power off the system K NOTE If there is a Power Supply failure Power Supply LED is not lit or major alarm LED is lit the entire Power Supply Module must be replaced There are no field serviceable parts inside the Power Supply unit Removing and Replacing Components 59 E Remove a DC Power Supply o Step Task o 1 Ensure that the remote power source is in the OFF position and that the PEM status light is off 5 e PEM 0 connects to remote power source 0 o a PEM 1 connects to remote power source 1 AU 2 Loosen the retaining screw and remove the PEM safety cover E o 2 ds Retaining screw Safety cover 3 Switch the Over Current Protector located on the PEM front panel to the OFF position O ra OC YWC JK O Studs POOLS PEM interlock lever j o O
71. r 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 Redundant Configuration with 10 SFMs Exceeds high temperature limit major red major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor amber minor green no Any card fails minor amber minor amber no Any card removed minor amber minor unlit no 8 SFMs Non Redundant Configuration Exceeds high temperature limit major red major unlit yes Exceeds warning temperature limit minor amber minor green no Any card fails major red major amber yes Any card removed major red major unlit yes a Event appears only in the show alarms command output b The interface s Link LED is unlit Power Supplies and Alarms If a Power Supply fails while the E1200i is operating the software generates a major alarm and an SNMP trap lights the major LED and activates the audible alarm When a Power Supply fails the software also records one alarm event for line cards RPM and SFM though each contains its own power source The system generates one alarm event and SNMP trap summarizing the Power Supply failure and the components affected
72. rcel0 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 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 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 pres
73. red trademark and SUSE is a trademark a Novell Inc in the United States and other countries Oracle is a 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 00056 03 Contents 1 About This Guide Information Symbols and Warnings 7 Related Publications corsia Geert ey 8 2 The E1200 System Operating vervi8W srki is ki a Y IG TR na 9 3 Site Preparation Site Selection Cierna sc eu Y RO WW AUU 15 Rack Mounting ciao fa e do dnd HLR DORI ger YO IAGO DDOGN CE NIG 16 Cabinet PlaCe ment ew A y Td FFA Dy Ba bari 16 Power nA dala kie B At ien ydd Soh laste 16 Fans and AirllOW rees ean a BR NAG Woe DA Belts Sea RATA 17 Storing Components Y FY YY FFF RF FEE Y Yad 17 4 Installing the AC Chassis Unpacking the E1200 System 19 Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar 19 Standard Front Chassis Mounting YF Y Y FFF RA ee
74. reference Optional external flash memory cards are shipped blank Inserting the External Flash Memory Card K NOTE Only insert the external flash before system boot or after the system has completed its boot and is run time mode Using a Flash Memory Card 65 www dell com support dell com 66 To install the flash memory card Step Task 1 Press the ejector button to ensure it is in the extended position Hold the flash card vertically with the manufacturer s label on the left and the barcode on the right 2 Gently insert the flash card into the primary RPM flash slot until the card is flush with the front panel Do not force the flash card into the slot 3 The In Use LED illuminates only during read or write operations To install the flash memory card 1 Hold the flash card vertically with the slanted edge on top and the connector end facing the slot 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 specifically tooled to prevent improper installation 3 The In Use LEDs only illuminate during read or write operations Removing the External Flash Memory Card To remove the flash memory card Step Task 1 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
75. rgize the remote power source The Voltage LED should be green If it is amber the 48 VDC and Return cables are connected incorrectly or are reversed 10 Go to DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test next to complete the installation DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test After you have completed the fan tray and PEM installation verify their operability by supplying power to the chassis and verifying the status LEDs K NOTE If there is a DC PEM failure the entire PEM must be replaced There are no field serviceable parts inside the DC PEM unit Before you begin this power test inspect your eguipment rack and chassis Verify that e Each PEM is properly installed and grounded The safety covers are installed on each PEM A WARNING Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages Do not attempt to operate this svstem without the safetv cover provided with each DC PEM e Your power cables connect to an appropriate DC supply in a manner that complies with your local electrical codes For DC systems a Main Disconnect must be provided e On the DC PEM s use a voltage meter to verify power on the cables Also verify that the Voltage LED is green Installing DC Power Supplies A power supply blank is installed in any empty slot Six fan trays are installed To test the power supplies and fan trays Step 1 Task With the fan trays and DC PEMs installed power on the system Flip the over current prote
76. s For example whenever a module exceeds the shutdown threshold the module shuts down If more than 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 on Audible event log Module Alarm Fans Entire Fan Tray fails major red major unlit yes 1 or 2 individual fans fail minor amber minor unlit no Power Power Supply input power fail major red major unlit yes Supply Power Supply power fails at boot unlit not reported unlit no Alarms 75 support dell com www dell com 76 Table C 1 Alarm Events and Reporting Module Alarm Event Alarm LED Reported in Status LED on Audible event log Module Alarm Fan tray More than one fan within the module major red major amber yes fails or hardware failure in the module One fan within the module fails minor amber minor amber no AC Power Hardware failure in a non redundant major red major red or unlit yes Supplies power configuration 3 power supplies Hardware failure in a redundant minor amber minor red or unlit no power configuration 4 power supplies Line Card Hardware failure major red majo
77. s For information about using a flash card refer to Appendix A Using a Flash Memory Card on page 65 The E1200 System Figure 2 1 E1200i AC Chassis Front View Cable Management System support dell com Line Card Slots Line Card Slots www dell com RPM 1 Switch Fabric i MI M Module SFM EEF lk Il Blank BLNK e Men route tte f 6 J Eee lt ai _ Air Filter Air Vents
78. s LL 49 Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments YYYY Y EFE RA ua 50 Accessing the Console with a DB 9 Adapter eee 51 Accessing the Console with a DB 25 Adapter 51 Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem 52 Accessing the 10 100 Ethernet Management Port 0 00 ee eee ee 52 Powering Up PreparatiOn ia ed Fodd dw oad Fd ddd Gade pianali wees nate 53 Supplying Power AG Gli Dia o ON des 54 Supplying Power DO 54 Booting to the CLl Prompt ali be e pela 54 Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt V VYYF Y eee eens 55 Removing and Replacing Components Removing and Replacing Fan TrayS YI FF Ru 57 Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies VVY Y 58 Remove an AC Power Supply in a non redundant installation 59 Remove an AC Power Supply in a redundant installation 59 Removing and Replacing DC Power Supplies VVY Ra 59 Remove a DC Power Supply YY YF YY aU 60 Removing and Replacing RPMs Line Cards or SFMS n 61 Removing and Replacing line cards or RPMS uu 61 Removing and Replacing SFMS 0 00 LY YY Y ad 62 Removing and Replacing the Air Filter 63 Using a Flash Memory Card External Flash Memory Card Overview 65 Inserting the External Flash Memory Card 65 Removing the External Flash Memory Card 66 Formatting an External Flash Card 66 Copying Files
79. ss is enabled for the BOOT_USER mode System Boot 69 support dell com www dell com 70 To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt Step Command Task 1 help e The BOOT_USER prompt appears after an autoboot interruption This is or the default boot prompt not the CLI prompt Enter help or to display a list of available commands and syntax Enter syntax help to display syntax information and variable descriptions On some display output you are given the option to continue the help screen display lt cr gt or to stop lt g gt You can abbreviate the boot commands by entering only the first letter of a command word 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 Execute the following show commands to display important boot information show boot selector This command displays the boot ROM image currently selected and the most recently booted ROM image BOOT_USER show boot selector ROM BOOTSTRAP SELECTOR PARMETERS Current ROM bootstrap selector set to Bootflash System Boot Step Command Task continued 3 show bootflash This command displays information about the current boot ROM f BOOT USER show bootflash GENE
80. stallation process The cover prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals A WARNING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Alwavs wear an ESD preventative wrist or foot heal ground strap when handling RPMs SFMs or line cards After you remove the original packaging place RPMs SFMs and line cards directly into the chassis or on an antistatic surface AN WARNING Complete the chassis installation into the rack before vou install anv other component fan travs power supplies line cards RPMs SFMs cables Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar The rack shelf bar Figure 5 1 enables vou to easilv position the chassis into the rack and provides the unit additional stabilitv The E1200 svstem must be mounted in a rack that is permanentiv secured to the floor Installing the DC Chassis 23 support dell com www dell com 24 Figure 5 1 Rack Shelf Bar To install a equipment rack shelf bar Step Task 1 Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack 2 Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward The smooth side of the bar should face outward 3 Attach the bar to the equipment rack brackets using the mounting screws provided by the manufacturer Standard Front Chassis Mounting K NOTE Dell Force10 recommends that you install and operate the E1200 system in a standard 19 inch or 23 inch equipment
81. switching and Layer 3 and routing capabilities Operating Overview The E1200 system requires a Route Processor Module RPM at least one line card and at least eight Switch Fabric Modules SFMs for packet processing The RPM is the core for routing and control operations all traffic destined to the E1200i terminates on the RPM Routing table entries are built on the RPM and directed to the forwarding information tables on the line cards Software processes such as Telnet SNMP CLI Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions are divided among three CPUs for redundancy and speed Independent software images run on each CPU Each CPU has its own memory which isolates processes from each other increasing reliability Operating the E1200 system with redundant RPMs enables automatic fail over redundancy Line cards perform all data forwarding operations Each line card has Dell Force10 proprietary ASICs the flexible packet classification FPC ASIC and the Buffer and Traffic Manager BTM ASIC The FPC accepts packets feeds packets to input output ports handles packet classification access lists and Layer 2 and Layer 3 lookups and packet marking Diffserv or 802 1p The BTM is responsible for all gueuing operations The internal flash memory device shipped with the RPM contains the boot ROM and runtime images Each RPM accommodates an external flash memory card that can be used to copy and store system boot software images and configuration file
82. tem Power Requirements o B Parameter Specifications x Nominal Input Voltage 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz a Maximum Power Consumption 5 734 200 240 VAC a Maximum Thermal Output 5 484 W 18 710 BTU hour E Maximum Input Current per power supply 15 0 A 200 VAC 12 5 A 240 VAC Maximum System Power Input 5 8 KVA 200 240 VAC z _ E1200i DC Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 36 75 inches 93 35 cm Width 17 40 inches 44 20 cm Depth without cable management system 21 25 inches 53 98 cm Chassis weight with factory installed components 97 pounds approx 44 00 kg backplane and air filter Weight fully loaded backplane air filter 2 fan trays 10 319 pounds approx 144 70 kg SFMs RPMs and 14 line cards Mounting Attached rack mount brackets are factory set for front mounting in a standard 19 inch rack Mounting brackets are adjustable for center and rear mounting Optional brackets are available for front or center mounting in a 23 inch rack or cabinet Rack clearance required Front 18 inches Rear 20 inches Thermal Output Maximum for fully loaded chassis 6850W 23 389 BTU HR Minimum for chassis with one 48 port 1GE line card 1 450W 4 951 BTU HR E1200i DC System Power Requirements Parameter Specifications Nominal Input Voltage 44 to 60 VDC Maximum Power Consumption 5 210 W Maximum Thermal Output 4 910 W 16 924 BTU hour Maximum Input Current per DC PEM 150 A 80 System Specifications Environmental
83. the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet Unpacking the E1200 System The E1200 AC system and components are shipped on a wooden pallet with Front Shipping cover Remove the chassis from the shipping packaging and move the chassis with a hand cart pallet jack or fork lift to its rack Do not unpack the power supplies fan trays air filter or cards until the chassis 1s installed A WARNING The E1200 AC shipping containers each weigh up to 400 pounds The unpacked chassis and pallet weigh approximatelv 200 pounds Do not attempt to lift or move the chassis without the use of a hand cart pallet jack or forklift N CAUTION Lift the E1200 chassis on y with the handles provided or from the bottom Lifting by the chassis shelves will cause chassis damage Do not remove the shipping cover during the installation process The cover prevents damage to the internal framework and EMI seals AN WARNING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Alwavs wear an ESD preventative wrist or foot heal ground strap when handling RPMs SFMs or line cards After you remove the original packaging place RPMs SFMs and line cards directly into the chassis or on an antistatic surface AN WARNING Complete the chassis installation into the rack before vou install anv other component fan travs power supplies line cards RPMs SFMs cables Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar The rack shelf bar Figure 4 1 enables vou
84. the external flash device CHE dir flash Displaying files in flash mi tr date time name EB 15 2002 05 37 58 e1200 bin EB 23 2002 22 42 46 E1200 3 bin size 11187685 11031398 10 reload 11 Force10 gt Reload software The autoboot program initializes and displays self test results on the console screen NOTE Do not press break control seguence at any time during the boot reboot process Doing so causes the boot process to terminate When the reboot completes the CLI defaults to the EXEC mode Refer to the FTOS Command Line Interface Reference for CLI configuration procedures and configuration instructions System Boot Alarms The E1200 generates major and minor alarms for the following conditions fan trays status Power Supply status fan tray status power supply status e RPMs status e high temperature on RPMs e line cards status e high temperature on line cards e SFMS status e high temperature on SFMs A major alarm is any fault that would render the E1200 non functional A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the E1200 You can monitor alarm conditions on the E1200 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 E1200 system alarms are logged for each occurrence but the system may not send an event log for multiple occurrence
85. to the E600i HO9 000NH Figure 9 3 RPM and Line Card Slot Numbering Label Slot Load first A CAUTION It is important that you retain the packaging and installation order of the cards Install cards from right to left beginning with R1 slot To install line cards and RPMs 46E00ON4 Step Task 1 Remove the line card from its box and carefullv remove the line card from the anti static packaging 2 Align the RPM with the guide and gentiv slide it into the slot until vou feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane K NOTE Hold the card by the edges Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins Extend the top and bottom card levers before you insert the card into the slot Remove the card from the box Remove the card from the anti static bag Rotate the levers to seat the backplane connectors and line card in place Secure card and blanks in place by tightening the top and captive screws on each card O a Asa o Follow the same installation procedure for the remaining cards and slots in the appropriate order E4 NOTE The blank panels do not have board components or connector pins Align the blank with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane Installing a Second RPM E4 NOTE If your system contains two RPMs both
86. unction properly with fewer than eight SFMs The line cards will not forward information to a non operational or absent SFM e Use the optical connector insertion removal tool to insert and remove fiber cables from 1GE cards with small form factor ports A optical Connector insertion removal tool is shipped with each card that is ordered separately You can add replace or remove modules without interrupting the system power or system operations RPMs line cards and SFMs are hot swappable The E1200 system generates major alarm events for high temperatures over 75 C and module failures depending on the module and whether or not it is redundant Minor alarms are generated for component temperatures over 65 C and 75 C for line cards SNMP traps are sent for both alarm types Refer to Appendix C Alarms on page 75 for more details Removing and Replacing line cards or RPMs To remove and replace E1200 line card or RPM modules Step Task 1 Unplug the network interface 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 Slide the card out of the slot and store the cards in the original antistatic packaging 4 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 If you are not planning to
87. w to Contact Dell Forcel0 Log in to iSupport at http www force1Onetworks com support and select the Service TAC Reguest tab Information to Submit When Your name company name phone number and E mail address Opening a Support Case Preferred method of contact Model number Serial Number see Reguesting a Hardware Replacement on page 87 Software version number Symptom description Screen shots illustrating the symptom including any error messages These can include e Output from the show tech support non paged command This report is very long so the storage buffer in your terminal program should be set high e Output from the show logging eventlog unit command where unit is the stack ID of the member unit that experienced the failure This report is included as a section in the output of show tech support e Console captures showing the error messages e Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken e Saved messages to a syslog server if one is used Managing Your Case Log in to iSupport and select the Service Reguest tab to view all open cases and RMAs Downloading 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 C force l0networks com Web http www force lOnetworks com su
88. you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane Note Hold the SFM by the edges Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins Extend the card lever before you insert the card into the slot 5 Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and SFM in place 6 Secure the SFM in place using the provided screw 7 If you are not operating your E1200 system with redundancy replace the empty slot with a filler panel blank Blanks do not have board components or connector pins Align the blank with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane Rotate the lever to secure the blank in place NOTE If you mistakenly insert an SFM too quickly after removing it traffic flow is interrupted To correct the situation remove an active SFM or the standby SFM wait several seconds and reinsert System messages stating that the active interfaces status changed and the switch fabric is up appear when an SFM is inserted correctly and traffic is flowing To remove and replace a fan tray 1 Loosen the captive screws on the fan tray with a 2 Phillips screwdriver 2 Prior to removing a fan tray turn the screw latch counter clockwise with a Phillips screwdriver until the fan tray latching mechanism retracts into the fan tray 3 Grip the handle and pull the fan tray halfway out from the chassis Wait 30 seconds until the fan blades stop rotating then remove Removing and Replacing Components 4 NOTE Always keep
89. your fingers away from rotating blades Prior to inserting the fan tray replacement turn the screw latch counter clockwise with a Phillips screwdriver until the fan tray latching mechanism retracts into the fan tray Insert the fan tray into the chassis at a slightly upward angle Guide the tray firmly into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane Release the screw latch Tighten the captive screws Verify that the fan tray LED is lit green online Removing and Replacing the Air Filter A factory installed air filter Figure 12 2 is shipped with the E1200 system The hot swappable air filter prevents large particles debris and dust from entering and circulating through the system and ensures proper air flow through the system Filters should be inspected monthly and replaced every twelve months or as reguired AN WARNING An improperly installed air filter will restrict air flow and will generate thermal problems throughout the chassis Ensure the air filter is oriented correctly and seated securelv in the slot Do not operate without a filter for anv longer than 30 minutes to avoid card over temperature conditions To remove and replace the air filter Step Task 1 Pull the air filter straight out of the chassis 2 Rotate the replacement filter so that the front handle label is right reading 3 Guide the filter firmly into the slot until it stops The E1200 air filter is hot swappable Xou do not ne

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