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Dell C7008/C300 Installation Manual

1. Connector Fan Blades To remove and replace the fan tray Step Task 1 Unscrew the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray 2 Use the handle to pull the fan tray out approximately two inches from the chassis Wait 30 seconds until the fan blades stop rotating then completely remove the fan tray 3 Insert the new fan tray into the chassis Guide the tray firmly into the slot until it stops and the handle end is flush with the chassis 4 Secure the fan tray into place by tightening the screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray using a 2 Phillips screwdriver Removing and Replacing Power Supply Units AN WARNING Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a power supply into that slot After removing a power supply immediately place a panel blank in the empty slot Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference VAN CAUTION Do not install the Power Supply 1200W AC and Power Supply 1600W AC in the same chassis The line cards will power down and data may be lost A power supply failure is recognized by a red LED a lit RPM alarm LED and if configured an SNMP trap If you are operating your C300 chassis with a redundant power supply you can install remove or replace a power supply without affecting system operation If you are operating your C300 system with only two power supplies the minimum you must completely turn off the system to replace a power
2. e The primary operating system boot parameters are used in the first attempt to boot the system e The secondary operating system boot parameters are used if the primary operating system boot selection is not available e The default operating system boot parameters are used if the secondary operating system boot parameter is not available The default parameters always reside on the internal flash drive flash K NOTE These parameters as well as other boot parameters can be modified in run time mode When you enter the boot change command you are prompted for a response e Enter a new parameter or press the ENTER key carriage return to accept the default parameter Enter period to clear a field e Enter dash to edit a field above the current cursor position K 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 show bootvar show bootflash 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 System Boot This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters This command displa
3. Emissions e Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2006 Class A e Canada ICES 003 Issue 4 Class A e Europe EN55022 2006 CISPR 22 2006 Class A e Japan VCCI V3 2007 04 Class A e USA FCC CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A Immunity e EN 300 386 V1 3 3 2005 EMC for Network Equipment e EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 e EN 61000 3 2 Harmonic Current Emissions e EN 61000 3 3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker e EN 61000 4 2 ESD e EN 61000 4 3 Radiated Immunity e EN 61000 4 4 EFT e EN 61000 4 5 Surge e EN 61000 4 6 Low Frequency Conducted Immunity Product Recycling and Disposal This switch must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations Dell Networking encourages owners of information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Dell Networking 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 Networking 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 System Specifications shown in Figure B
4. given by the table below as this causes high leakage current Install blank panels in all unused PSU slots Voltage Frequencv Maximum PSU 100 120 50 60Hz 7 primary 1 redundant 200 240 50 60Hz 7 primary 1 redundant WARNING K NOTE For system input power requirements see System Specifications You can install any AC power supply into any power supply slot Dell Networking recommends installing power supplies starting from the left side of the chassis leaving no blank slots between units To install an AC power supply Step Task 1 Verify the switch is in the OFF bottom position 2 Slide the power supply into the left most power supply slot See Figure 7 1 for correct orientation 3 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle in the face of the power supply See Figure 7 2 for location 4 Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the remaining power supplies Power Cord Requirements If using a power cord other then a Dell Networking supplied power cord 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 Ix 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 Power Over Ethernet PoE The C Series can transmit power to Ethernet dev
5. In the C300 System system alarms are logged for each occurrence but the system may not send an event log for multiple occurrences For example whenever a module exceeds the shutdown threshold the module shuts down If more than 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 A 1 Alarm Events and Reporting Module Alarm Event Alarm LED Reported in Status LED on event log Module Fan tray One fan within the module fails minor blinking minor N A red More than one fan within the module fails or major red major unlit hardware failure in the module AC Supplies Hardware failure in a non redundant major red major unlit configuration 2 supplies Hardware failure in a redundant configuration 3 minor amber minor unlit or more Alarms 61 support dell com www dell com 62 Table A 1 Alarm Events and Reporting Module Alarm Event Line Card Hardware failure Exceeds high temperature limit Exceeds warning temperature limit Individual interface fails RPM Non redundant Configuration with 1 RPM Exceeds high temperature limit Exceeds warning temperature limit RPM fails but CP is ok Alarm LED major red major red minor amber
6. minor amber major red minor amber major red Reported in event log major major minor reported major minor major Status LED on Module amber unlit green amber unlit green amber AC Supplies and Alarms During system boot if a redundant supply is removed or fails the FTOS generates a minor alarm message If only two supplies are installed and one of them fails the software generates an alarm and an SNMP trap if configured and lights the RPM alarm LED and supply LED Alarms System Specifications Physical Design Chassis Dimensions Table B 1 Chassis Dimensions Parameter Specifications Height 22 7 inches 57 66 cm Width 17 4 inches 37 58 cm Depth 14 4 inches 44 20 cm Weight 55 Ibs 24 95 kg with factory installed components 152 27 lbs 69 07 kg fully loaded Mounting Integral rack mount strips for front mounting in a standard 19 inch rack Clearance required Front 18 inches 46 cm Rear 20 inches 51 cm Installing and Maintaining the C300 System 63 support dell com www dell com 64 Component Dimensions Table B 2 Component Dimensions Component Length in Width in Depth in Weight Ib 48 port 1G Line Card 15 25 4 port 10G XFP Line Card 8 port 10G XFP Line Card 8 port 1G SFP Line Card 48 port 1G SFP Line Card 48 Port 10 100 1GE POE 15 25 13 75 1 75 48 port 1G PoE Line Card 15 25 13 75 1 75 5 585 46 port
7. www dell com 60 To remove the flash memory card Step Task 1 Make sure that the In Use LED is not lit and gently depress the flash card in the slot The card should partially eject out of the slot 2 Remove the card and place it in an antistatic bag Formatting the Compact Flash Card New Compact Flash cards must be formatted in the C300 before use Flash cards used on systems other than the C300 as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted in the C300 flash slot before they can be used Formatting erases all information stored on the flash card To format the Compact Flash card Step Task 1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM 2 In the CLI enter format slot0 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 The Compact Flash Card Alarms The C300 System generates alarms for the following conditions e fan tray status e supply status e RPMs status e high temperature on RPMs e line cards status e high temperature on line cards A major alarm is any fault that would render the C300 System non functional A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the C300 System You can monitor alarm conditions on the C300 System system through the console and LEDs If you configure the SNMP command snmp server enable traps envmon the FTOS also sends an SNMP trap
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9. 10 4 in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position See Figure 10 5 3 Pull the card by the card levers until it is out of the slot Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins 4 If you are not replacing the RPM insert an RPM blank panel 5 If you are replacing the RPM follow the instructions in Installing the RPMs and Line Cards 6 Only after the replacement is installed power up the chassis Removing and Replacing Components 49 support dell com www dell com 50 Removing and Replacing Components Installing the Chassis Safety Considerations K NOTE Use an equipment lift or pallet jack when lifting or moving the chassis Install the chassis into the rack before inserting chassis components Lift the C300 chassis only from the bottom Lifting by the chassis shelves or power supply openings will damage the chassis A WARNING To prevent bodilv injurv when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack vou must take special precautions to ensure that the svstem remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure vour safetv e This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack e When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack e Iftherackis provided with stabilizing devices install the stabili
10. FlexMedia Line Card 15 25 46 port FlexMedia PoE Line Card 15 25 C300 RPM 15 25 Fan Tray 13 Line Card Blank Panel 15 25 13 75 1 75 RPM Blank Panel 15 25 13 75 1 2 75 PSU Blank Panel 11 25 1 875 5 625 1 08 System Specifications Table B 3 AC Power System Specifications Power Supply 1600W AC Nominal Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Maximum AC Power Supply Input Current Based on 14 A 100 V per AC Power Supply 1200 W output for 100 120 V and 1600 W output 200 11 A 120 VAC per AC Power Supply 240 V lines 9 A 200 VAC per AC Power Supply 7 A 240 VAC per AC Power Supply Maximum System Power Input 9 667 KVA 100 120 V Maximum Power Consumption 2 707 W 100 120 V 2 726 W 200 240 V Maximum Thermal Output at 100 120 V 9 235 BTU hour Maximum Thermal Output at 200 240 V 9 299 BTU hour Table B 4 AC Power System Specifications Power Supply 1200W AC Parameter Specifications Nominal Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz System Specifications Table B 4 AC Power System Specifications Power Supply 1200W AC Maximum AC Power Supply Input Current Based on 14 A 100 V per AC Power Supply 1200 W output for 100 120 V and 1600 W output 200 11 A 120 VAC per AC Power Supply SONO 7A 200 VAC per AC Power Supply 6 A 240 VAC per AC Power Supply Maximum System Power Input 8 274 KVA 100 120 V 8 088 KVA 200 240 V Maximum Power Consumption 2 361 W 100 120 V Maximum Thermal
11. Output at 100 120 V 8 055 BTU hour Maximum Thermal Output at 200 240 V 7 420 BTU hour Component Power Requirements Table B 5 Component Power Requirements Component Maximum Watts 48 Port 10 100 1GE POE 105W 48 port 10 100 1GELine Card 100W 4 port 10G XFP Line Card 120W 8 port 10G XFP Line Card 120W 8 port 10G SFP Line Card 120W 48 port 1G SFP Line Card 130W 48 port 10 100 1GE PoE Line Card 100W 46 port FlexMedia Line Card 120W 46 port FlexMedia PoE Line Card 120W C300 RPM 100W Fixed speed fan tray 85W Variable speed fan tray 200W Power Supply Unit 1200W AC 1200W Power Supply Unit 1600W AC 1200W low line 1600W high line K NOTE The listed requirement for the PoE version of line cards excludes the required power for PoE as that requirement is a function of the number and type of PoE devices connected K NOTE Additional components may be available for your system other than those included in the above table Refer to www force1 Onetworks com support for the latest information System Specifications support dell com www dell com 66 Agency Compliance The C300 system is designed to comply with the following requirements USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designated to provide reasonab
12. Practices for Perchlorate Materials System Specifications support dell com www dell com 70 System Specifications Contacting Technical Support The iSupport Website iSupport provides a range of documents and tools to assist you with effectively using Dell Networking equipment and mitigating the impact of network outages Through iSupport you can obtain technical information regarding Dell Networking products access to software upgrades and patches and open and manage your Technical Assistance Center TAC cases Dell Networking iSupport provides integrated secure access to these services Accessing iSupport Services The URL for iSupport is www force l Onetworks com support To access iSupport services you must have a userid and password If you do not have one you can request one at the website 1 Onthe Dell Networking iSupport page click the Account Request link 2 Fill out the User Account Request form and click Send You will receive your userid and password by E mail 3 To access iSupport services click the Log in link and enter your userid and password Contacting the Technical Assistance Center How to Contact Dell Log in to iSupport at www force10networks com support and select the Service Networking TAC Request tab Information to Submit When 2 Your name company name phone number and E mail address Opening a Support Case e Preferred method of contact e Model number e Serial Number see Lo
13. components or the chassis backplane If you do not install your C300 System and components immediately Dell Networking recommends you properly store components including all extra field replaceable parts until you are ready to install them Follow these indoor storage guidelines e Storage temperature should remain constant ranging from 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C e Non condensing relative humidity should be maintained with 5 to 95 e Store on a dry floor away from direct sunlight heat and air conditioning ducts e Store in a dust free environment Preparing the Site 15 support dell com www dell com 16 Preparing the Site Installing C300 Fan Tray The C300 chassis contains one field replaceable fan tray There are two types of fan tray that may be installed C300 variable speed fan tray contains six fans that run at varying speeds depending on system temperature C300 fixed speed fan tray contains six fans that run at a constant speed For both types of trays air flows through the C300 system toward the fans right to left and is exhausted on the fan side of the chassis The fan tray is accessible from the front of the chassis Contact Dell Networking Technical Support if you have questions concerning the fan tray for your system K NOTE To ensure proper temperature and airflow control the fan tray must always be installed and operating properly K NOTE The C300 does not have an air filter so take s
14. either the RO or R1 slot see Figure 2 1 Do not force RPMs into line cards slots RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation K NOTE If your system contains two RPMs both RPMs must contain the same software image RPM Label and LEDs Table 5 1 describes the RPM LED states and the RPM front panel Table 5 1 RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions Section Label Description Management Console Port Use this RJ 45 jack for the initial system boot as well as system configuration and monitoring Modem connection is not supported on the Console 10 100 1000 Use this non routable Ethernet port to download images and manage the system FTP and Ethernet Telnet operations are supported This port is an RJ 45 Port LEDs L A Blinking Amber 100M speed Solid Amber 1G speed Off 10M speed Speed Blinking Green Link detected Activity Solid Green Link detected No Activity Off No Link Card Offline Alarm LED Red Major Alarm a critical condition exists such as a severe over temperature condition See Alarms for more information Flashing red Minor Alarm a serious condition exists such as a single fan failure or a line card failure See Alarms for more information Unlit no alarm conditions Installing RPMs and Line Cards 19 support dell com www dell com 20 Table 5 1 RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions continued Section Label Description Flash Slot Use t
15. line cards 4 Continue sliding the line card until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane Installing RPMs and Line Cards 21 support dell com www dell com 22 Step Task 5 Rotate the levers towards the card to seat the backplane connectors and line card in place Push on the knurled section of the levers until the thumb tabs pop up and lock the unit in place See Figure 5 3 and Figure 5 4 Figure 5 3 Close the levers K NOTE Installing a card without fully engaging the locking mechanism will damage the EMI seal on the card below it when that card is inserted 6 Install a blank panel in all slots that do not have a card and secure it with the screws provided K NOTE The blank panels for RPMs and line cards are different sizes RPM blanks are smaller be sure that blank panels are installed in the correct slots Installing RPMs and Line Cards Figure 5 5 Installing a Line Card 9 al 0 ad a d a a Go 1 Card Guide Card Lever o fncooosmp e Figure 5 6 Insta 0 Card Lever e Card Guide O e O o 0 o o 0 O 2 l O p fnC0006mp Installing RPMs and Line Cards 23 suppo
16. line cards will power down and data may be lost e The minimum and the redundant power supplies required to operate is listed in the table below Dell Networking recommends the redundancy configuration Additional power supplies are required to enable Power over Ethernet PoE or Power over Ethernet Plus PoE See Power Over Ethernet PoE Minimum with Voltage Minimum PSUs Redundant PSUs Power Supply 1200W AC Power Supply 100 120 2 3 1600W AC Power Supply 1200W AC 200 240 2 Power Supply 1600W AC 200 240 1 e To protect against high voltage shock install a power supply blank on all unused power supply slots e Connect the C300 AC power supply to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes e Verify that the remote power source complies with the system input power specifications in the section System Specifications A WARNING The C300 does not have a main disconnect device installed It is the responsibility of the installer to provide a suitable disconnecting device in the building installation and ensure that it is located installed near the equipment and is easily accessible Installing AC Power Supplies 29 support dell com www dell com 30 Figure 7 1 Power Supply Location WO u Installing AC Power Supplies fnC0001mp Figure 7 2 A
17. with a slot slot0 to accommodate a Compact Flash Card external compact flash memory card You can use the Compact Flash Card to store and retrieve boot and system images For complex configurations you can copy your configurations onto the Compact Flash Card and then transfer the configuration to other C300 systems in your network K NOTE Use only a Dell Networking Compact memory card in your C300 System Additional memory cards can be purchased from Dell Networking Inserting the Compact Flash Card K NOTE Insert the Compact Flash Card either before system boot or after the system has completed booting and is in run time mode To install the Compact Flash card Step Task 1 Hold the flash card horizontally with the side with the serial number facing up the numbers should be oriented so you can read them See Figure 13 1 for the proper orientation Figure 13 1 Inserting the Compact Flash Card in RPM fnC0010mp 9 a SIN 012345678 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 K NOTE Do not force the card into the slot The slot is designed to prevent improper installation The In Use LED lights only during read or write operations Removing the Compact Flash Card A CAUTION Do not remove the Compact Flash Card when the In Use LED is lit The Compact Flash Card 59 support dell com
18. 8 Connect the 48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote sources a Verify that the remote source is in the OFF position b Locate the appropriate studs on the PEM front panel e The two top studs furthest from the GND are the return 48V DC connection The cable attached to these studs is typically red e The two bottom studs closest to GND are the 48 V DC connection The cable attached to these studs is typically black K NOTE Cables must be terminated only with a UL listed 2 hole lug to accommodate 1 4 inch studs with 3 4 inch spacing c Apply a coat of anti oxidant paste to the connector studs if required d Replace the washers and nuts on the studs e Route the terminated cables out toward the rack rail f Secure the nuts with a nut driver or torque wrench not to exceed 4 ft lbs Figure 8 3 Grounding Return 48V Connectors 7 Moa Connectors Ground Connector Step Task continued 9 Replace the safety cover and tighten the captive screw Note that the safety cover can be rotated to accommodate system configurations 10 Turn the Over Current Protector to the ON position Figure 8 1 11 Turn the remote source the circuit breaker panel to the ON position Installing DC Power Entry Modules Status LED The status LED indicates the condition of the PEM Table 8 3 Status LED Descriptions LED Display Meaning No input voltage is present or the circuit
19. C Power Supply Switch AC Power Receptacle Power LED Q Retaining Pin Threaded Hole Power Supply Retaining Pin Each AC power supply has one LED as described in Table 7 1 This LED does not function unless an RPM is installed Table 7 1 Power Supply Unit LED Description Status Description Off The unit is off Flashing Green Warning the unit is beyond temperature and or current limits Solid Green The unit is functioning properly Flashing Red The unit has failed possibly due to temperature or current beyond its limits Solid Red The unit is switched on but either unplugged or has low input voltage K NOTE For a unit LED to light red there must be at least one other unit operating in the chassis K NOTE If there is a failure in the power supply it must be replaced Power supplies are not field serviceable Installing AC Power Supplies 31 www dell com support dell com 32 Installing the AC Power Supply A WARNING Use only the power cord supplied with the power supply Do not supply power to your C300 system until the power supplies blank panels fan tray RPMs and line cards have been installed AN WARNING The C300 operates in either of two voltage ranges Each range supports a different power supplv configuration As a safetv precaution do not install more than the recommended maximum number of PSUs
20. Connector Requirements You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote source a circuit breaker panel for example in your equipment rack or facility Cables must be sized to meet the following criteria Installing DC Power Entry Modules 35 e Rated for 60A service to allow for a fully loaded C300 system per NEC in the United States or internationally per local safety codes e Limit voltage drop across the cable length to 0 5V or less Apply a coat of anti oxidant paste to unplated metal contact surfaces before you make the cable connections File unplated connectors braided straps and bus bars to a shiny finish It is not necessary to file and coat tinned solder plated or silver plated connectors or other plated connection surfaces such as those on the PEM studs support dell com K NOTE Take precautions against over tightening the screws or nuts on this device Installing a DC PEM Step Task www dell com 1 Turn the remote power source the circuit breaker panel to the OFF position 2 Turn the over current switch located on the PEM front panel to the OFF position 3 Loosen the PEM safety cover retaining screw and remove the cover Figure 8 1 Figure 8 1 DC PEM Faceplate O 00099 PEM Safety Cover 0 Grounding Stud OD SO OS Retaining Latch Over Current Switch O Om 08009 sewe o O
21. Installing AC Power Supplies Installing DC Power Entry Modules The C300 has eight supply slots at the front bottom of the chassis Figure 8 2 The slots accept either AC Power Supplies PSUs or DC Power Entry Modules PEMs Dell Networking does not support the use of a combination of AC and DC e If you select DC the C300 requires at least one DC PEM for operation but Dell Networking recommends a one plus one redundancy configuration Those DC PEMSs are inserted in slots 0 and 7 e To protect against high voltage shock install a supply blank on all unused supply slots K NOTE The C300 DC Power Entry Module does not support PoE or PoE line cards E4 NOTE Some CH C300 chassis may require Dell Networking assistance when using some DC power supplies Please contact the Dell Networking TAC if you experience any difficulty during installation Recommended Normal Operating Conditions Table 8 1 Input voltage Input Ranges Maximum 44V minimum 1408 watts 48V typical 1536 watts 55V maximum 1760 watts Table 8 2 Operating Ranges Ambient Temperature Operating Range 5 C to 40 C Storage Range 40 C to 70 C Humidity Operating Range 5 85 RH Storage Range 5 90 RH Redundancy For full facility redundancy install two DC PEMs Each PEM must be attached to an independent source with a dedicated circuit breaker sized in accordance with your local building and electrical safety codes Cable and
22. Installing and Maintaining the C300 System 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 potentia for propertv damage personal injurv or death Information in this publication is subject to change without notice 2013 Dell Networking 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 PowerVault i PowerConnect OpenManage EqualLogic KACE FlexAddress and Vostro are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium Xeon Core and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries AMD isa registered trademark and AMD Opteron AMD Phenom 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 other countries Novell is a registered trademark an
23. O Q 5 2 A c a a 5 ra o oO o a o iz L G E 5 6 TI a r 11 Installing and Maintaining the C300 System support dell com www dell com 12 Table 2 1 C300 Component Requirements Minimum Maximum Field Replaceable Component Backplane factory installed Fan tray RPM Line card 1 Ves AC Power Supply ln Yes C300 System Installation Process The Dell Networking recommended installation process is described below Step Task Relevant Section in the Manual 1 Prepare the site Site Selection Criteria 2 Unpack the chassis and components Shipping and Storing Components 3 Install the chassis in a rack Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack 4 Install the fan tray Installing C300 Fan Tray 5 Install the RPMs and line cards Installing RPMs and Line Cards 6 Connect console and management cables RPM Cables 7 Install the power supplies Installing AC Power Supplies 8 Switch on all of the power supplies Powering Up Overview Preparing the Site Site Selection Criteria Before beginning the installation process make sure that the area where you intend to install your C300 meets the following safety requirements It is in a restricted access area It is in a dry clean well ventilated temperature controlled room that is away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight It is away from sources of severe el
24. 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 inventory command K NOTE The serial numbers of fan trays and AC supplies will not appear in the hardware inventory listing Check the failed component for the attached serial number label K NOTE Quickly reinsert the fan tray back into the chassis once you have noted the serial number 2 Request a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from TAC by opening a support case Open a support case by e Using the Create Service Request form on the iSupport page see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center e Contacting Dell Networking directly by E mail or by phone see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center 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 e A description of the failure including log messages This generally includes e the show tech command output e the show trace and show trace hardware command output for line card issues the show trace hardware linecard command output e console captures showing any error messages console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken e saved mes
25. and sends events to the SNMP trap and show alarms table if this feature is configured Refer to Appendix for more information on alarms A WARNING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or ankle strap when handling RPMs and line cards Connect the ESD strap to the grounding plug located on the front of the chassis Place RPMs and line cards on an antistatic surface and anti static bags when they are not installed Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray A fan tray failure or a failure of a fan within a fan tray is recognized by a red fan tray LED a lit RPM alarm LED and if configured an SNMP trap and alarm event The failure requires a replacement of the entire fan tray While you replace the fan tray the C300 system will operate safely for approximately two 2 minutes at an ambient temperature of 77 F 25 C To remove and replace the fan tray you must be able to pull the fan tray completely out of the slot at least 20 inches A WARNING Fan blades rotate at high speeds and mav cause injurv if touched Adhere to the following instructions to avoid possible injurv A WARNING To ensure proper temperature and airflow control the fan trav must alwavs be installed Installing and Maintaining the C300 Svstem 45 support dell com www dell com 46 Figure 10 1 Fan Tray Left
26. cating Serial Numbers e Software version number e Symptom description e Screen shots illustrating the symptom including any error messages These can include e Output from the show tech command or the show tech linecard number command e Output from the show trace command or the show trace linecard number command 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 Request tab to view all open cases and RMAs Contacting Technical Support 71 Downloading Software Log in to iSupport and select the Software Center tab Updates 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 Dell Force10_Technical_Support Dell com Web www force1Onetworks com support support dell com Telephone US and Canada 866 965 5800 International 408 965 5800 Locating Serial Numbers www dell com e The chassis serial number is below the barcode on the sticker on the back of the chassis e The serial numbers for the RPM line cards fan tray and supply units are below the barcode on the sticker on the front of each component Requesting a Hardware Replacement To request replacement hardware follow these steps
27. ch Current in AC powered svstems with more than 3 1 power supplies The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets bv the qualified chassis installer or a qualified electrician K NOTE Other cautionary statements appear in context elsewhere in this book About this Guide Related Documents For more information about the C300 system refer to the following documents e FTOS Command Reference for C Series e FTOS Configuration Guide for C Series About this Guide wo09 ep 1oddns WOD JjJOP MMM About this Guide 10 Overview The C300 is a high performance switch router The 10 slot system contains two slots for Route Processor Modules RPMs and eight slots for line cards C300 Chassis Front View Figure 2 1 p n gt G fe x Q O n c Q n 5 w o i O m Px ni e e U G c cu G o os O oa A 53 o De dd 8 Os CE a lt gt fnC0007mp Q ce 0 0 9 9 B p 9 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000 30 00 0 0 o 00 00 00 OO 00000 O OI 0000 Elo 0 00 0000 00000000 LL rogo DI Ox CROOK T Yo 00 Sean il 0 60007000 00001000 00000 0000000 SII RI 00000 El 000000 EPSON 0 9 0 0 hoo I 298 000 0000 00000 EN SII ERETTO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0100100000 0 00 00 El LT 00 0000 00000000 0 w D B 3 gt x L Q
28. d SUSE is a trademark art 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 2013 Contents 1 About this Guide Information Symbols and Warnings 7 Related Documents ibis RE Geer tne 9 2 Overview C300 System Installation Process LL 12 3 Preparing the Site Site Selection Criteria sos rrei er e E ete AN 13 RACK Mounting e siriana irene Da 14 Requirements fiala e leleine 14 Shipping and Storing Components 15 4 Installing C300 Fan Tray Removing the Fan Tray cee eee eee eee eens 18 FAN SPCC ariana a e ira tea 18 5 Installing RPMs and Line Cards Route Processor Modules eee eee eens 19 RPM Label and LEDs 0 cece eee i aa eee 19 Line GARA i cent ens ceased ai ni A 20 Blank Panel Sai etika ee usta we acne in 20 Installing the RPMs and L
29. d their warnings and cautions Table 1 1 describes symbols contained in this guide Table 1 1 Information Symbols Symbol Warning Description La Note This symbol informs you of important operational information Caution This symbol informs you that improper handling and installation could result in equipment damage or loss of data Warning This symbol signals information about hardware handling that could result in injury A A WARNING The installation of this equipment shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel only Read this guide before installing and powering up this equipment This equipment contains two AC cords Disconnect both cords before servicing A WARNING Class 1 laser product ZN ATTENTION Produit laser de classe 1 AN WARNUNG Laserprodukt der Klasse 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT VAN WARNING This equipment contains optical transceivers which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser radiation 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 About this Guide www dell com support dell com 8 A WARNING Building Supply Notice for AC Supply Use This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC 15A U S 240 VAC 10A inter
30. e ij Handle OS 5 n Je fn003Ip 36 Installing DC Power Entry Modules Step Task continued 4 Slide the PEM into slot 0 or 7 see Figure 8 2 If you are installing redundant PEMs install in both slots 0 and 7 K NOTE Fill all empty slots with blank panels Figure 8 2 Insert 2 DC PEMs in Slots 0 and 7 7 n l 5 Secure the PEM in place by tightening the retaining latch on each module so that the arrow points down Figure 8 2 6 Secure the chassis ground connection A WARNING Vou must complete the ground connection before proceeding with anv other PEM connection a Locate the chassis ground connector stud on the PEM front panel see Figure 8 3 It is the single stud below the safety cover b Remove the nut and washer from the ground stud c Apply a coat of anti oxidant paste to the connector stud if required d Install the grounding cable This cable is typically green or green and yellow K NOTE Termination points require UL listed 1 hole lug with a 1 4 inch hole e Replace the washer and nut on the stud f Secure the nut with a nut driver or torque wrench not to exceed 4 ft Ibs g Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the appropriate nearest grounding Installing DC Power Entry Modules 37 support dell com www dell com Step Task continued 7 Remove the outer nuts and washers from each of the remaining studs
31. e C300 line cards without interrupting the system power or system operations To remove and replace C300 line cards Step 1 Task Unplug the network interface cables connected to the line card Removing and Replacing Components 47 support dell com www dell com 48 Step Task continued 2 Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs see Figure 10 2 in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position See Figure 10 3 Figure 10 2 Depress the thumb tabs da Tor 3 Pull the card by the card levers until it is out of the slot Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins 4 If you are not replacing the card immediately install a blank panel 5 If you are replacing the card follow the instructions in Installing the RPMs and Line Cards Removing and Replacing an RPM AN WARNING After removing an RPM place a panel blank in the empty slot before powering up the chassis Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference K NOTE The C300 requires at least one RPM to operate The chassis powers down if you remove the only RPM Removing and Replacing Components To remove and replace a C300 RPM Step Task 1 Unplug any network interface cables connected to the RPM 2 Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs see Figure
32. ectromagnetic noise Power supply is adequate for power requirements e Connect the C300 System to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes WARNING The C300 does not have a main disconnect device installed It is the responsibility of the installer to provide a suitable disconnecting device in the building installation and ensure that it is located installed near the equipment and is easily accessible It is positioned in a rack with adequate space in the front rear and sides of the unit for proper ventilation access to cables and maintenance access e Allow at least six inches 16 cm of clearance around the side intake and exhaust vents e Allow at least 12 inches 30 5 cm between two C300s or an C300 and another side airflow chassis e Allow at least 18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack NOTE The C Series does not have an air filter so take special care in making sure that the installation site and the chassis itself are cleaned regularly Installing and Maintaining the C300 System 13 www dell com support dell com 14 Rack Mounting When you prepare your equipment rack e Make sure that the rack is bolted to the floor and braced to a wall or ceiling e Make sure that the rack is permanently grounded to earth ground The equipment rack must be grounded to the same ground point used by the service in your area e The AC cord is the primary ground When yo
33. en Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack Follow these steps to install the chassis into a 19 inch equipment rack Installing the Chassis 51 support dell com www dell com 52 Step Task 1 Install the equipment rack bar This bar enables you to easily position the chassis into the rack and stabilizes the chassis Orient the equipment rack bar at the desired location in the rack with the arrows pointing up and the smooth side facing outward Figure 11 1 Installing the Equipment Rack Bar Fi Q i 3 2 Attach the bar to the rack see Figure 11 1 using the mounting screws provided with your rack 3 Use an equipment lift to align the chassis rack mount holes with the equipment rack holes and situate the chassis on top of the equipment rack bar Installing the Chassis Step Task Insert screws provided with your rack through the chassis rack mounting bracket and into the equipment rack and tighten them see Figure 11 2 Figure 11 2 Rack Mounting the Chassis j 00000000 00000000 cp y I ji e Moe De boe Velie aD Ds EN dwg00004 Installing the Chassis support dell com www dell com 54 Installing the Chassis System Boot W
34. equipment to avoid ESD damage A CAUTION Disposal of this equipment should be handled according to all national laws and regulations See Product Recycling and Disposal VAN CAUTION This unit has more than one power supply connection all connections must be removed to remove all power from the unit A ATTENTION Cette unit est quip e de plusieurs raccordements d alimentation Pour supprimer tout courant lectrique de l unit tous les cordons d alimentation doivent tre d branch s A WARNUNG Diese Einheit verf gt Uber mehr als einen StromanschluB um Strom g nzlich von der Einheit fernzuhalten m ssen alle Stromzufuhren abgetrennt sein A CAUTION Lithium Battery Notice Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with incorrect type Replace only with the same type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions A ACHTUNG Explosionsgefahr wenn die Battery in umgekehrter Polarit t eingesetzt wird Nur miteinem gleichen oder hnlichen vom Hersteller empfohlenen Typ ersetzen Verbrauchte Batterien m ssen per den Instructionen des Herstellers verwertet werden FAN ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d un type equivalent recommande par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant AN WARNING Leakage Current High Tou
35. f 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 A WARNING AC cords are for use with Dell Networking equipment oniv Do not use Dell Networking AC cords with anv unauthorized hardware im CA ZL THIETERI_ REY ha AEMBATI ABRI KEY ba BSAA Bins SUCEDA ETEMAL RES CEBHRETA AmpC ka no ERI Kt NE AL thet ERI KEY kEMALBLTFE Lio Korea MIC certification Korean Class A Warning Statement 0IDIDI 87892 AT 4843833 HS OSU BOA SE NSKe Ol Hie MA IR Powe MN WASSoSS WHSA U Korea Certification ol ive HRAD HATZA Bt Ad 7 7 g Ot EE NBME 91 BE FBA He HEE AIJA i ETS SSSAAA oy ago AOA eae AS syo Lici Korea Information AW equipment type E Erhemet Switch Al E gt Country of Origin Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications e CUS UL 60950 1 Ist Edition System Specifications www dell com support dell com 68 e CSA 60950 1 03 Ist Edition e EN 60950 1 Ist Edition e EN 60825 1 Ist Edition e EN 60825 1 Safety of Laser Products Part 1 Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide e EN 60825 2 Safety of Laser Products Part 2 Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems e FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
36. he Compact Flash Card 59 Formatting the Compact Flash Card 60 Alarms AC Supplies and Alarms 0 0 2 0 cece teens 62 System Specifications Physical DOSIGN is fii catch ici date eile Rh at tai 63 Chassis DIMENSIONS 63 Component DIMENSIONS 64 System Specifications 00 64 Component Power Requirements cee eee eee eee eee 65 Agency Compliance 66 Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications 67 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 00 0 0 cece 68 Product Recycling and Disposal 0c cece eee eee 68 C Contacting Technical Support The iSupport Website eens 71 Accessing iSupport Services 71 Contacting the Technical Assistance Center 71 Locating Serial Numbers 72 Requesting a Hardware Replacement cece eee eee eee 72 Contents wo09 ep 1oddns WOD JjJOP MMM Contents About this Guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations and instructions for installing the Dell Networking C300 chassis fan tray power supply units supplies route processor modules RPMs and line cards The C300 system is packaged with all of the necessary components including slot blanks for RPMs power supplies and line cards Information Symbols and Warnings The following graphic symbols are used in this document to bring attention to hazards that exist when handling the C300 and its components Please read these alerts and hee
37. he compact flash card external compact flash memory card slot to store and retrieve boot and system images In Use LED 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 Master LED Indicates that this RPM is the Primary RPM Green primary Unlit secondary fatal error booting Reset Button Use this recessed reset switch to reset the RPM by inserting a small object such as a pen tip to depress the button SFM Active Green Switch Fabric is active Unlit Switch Fabric is inactive Status LED Green operational Red card problem state Flashing green booting diagnostics Unlit in standby mode or is off Line Cards Line cards are hot swappable Any line card can be inserted into any line card slot Line card slots are labeled 0 to 7 these labels can be seen when the fan tray is installed Do not force line cards into the RPM slot 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 Blank Panels Blanks are required in empty slots to control airflow for adequate system cooling personal safety and EMI containment during operation The blank panels do not have board components or connector pins Align the blank with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane K NOTE All chassis sl
38. hen you supply power to the C300 system the system performs a series of on self tests RPM and line card Status LEDs blink during initialization No user interaction is required as long as the boot process proceeds without interruption Observe the process on your console monitor When the boot process is complete the RPM and line card Status LEDs remain online green and the console monitor displays the command line interface CLI prompt FTOS gt The RPM cards in the C300 system use a Compact Flash card external flash memory card to store and retrieve boot and system images This is the default storage area for the boot files and the startup configuration file Upon system boot up or a system reset the boot process uses parameters stored in non volatile random access memory NVRAM to boot the system Each RPM card is equipped with a slot for an external flash memory card slot0 You can copy the image files and configuration files to the external flash device on the primary RPM You can also begin your boot process by accessing a remote server containing the boot image and system image files K NOTE The C300 system supports up to a 40 character file name length up to a 180 character local file path length and up to a 256 character remote file path length For information about the Compact Flash card refer to Chapter 13 The Compact Flash Card Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt To get into the BOOT_USER mode issue a break control
39. ices over the signal pairs of an Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable A maximum of 15 4 Watts at 48 Volts can be transmitted over a link The chassis transmits power to connected IEEE 802 3af compliant devices via ports that are enabled with PoE A minimum of four AC power supplies are required to enable PoE and 96 ports can be enabled per PSU starting at the fourth as described in Table 7 2 Installing AC Power Supplies Table 7 2 PoE Ports per Power Supply 1200W AC Power Supply Units Max PoE Ports 1 pe 2 ca 3 System Redundancy 4 96 5 192 6 288 7 384 8 PoE Redundancy Power Over Ethernet Plus PoE The C Series can transmit power to Ethernet devices over the signal pairs of an Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cable A maximum of 30 0 Watts at 53 Volts can be transmitted over a link The chassis transmits power to connected IEEE 802 3at compliant devices via ports that are enabled with PoE A minimum of three Power Supply 1600W AC power supplies are required to enable PoE The higher power of PoE 30W port is available only with Power Supply 1600W AC and the PoE line card Table 7 3 Maximum PoE Ports Support Power Supply Units Max PoE Ports Power Supply 1600W AC Power Supply 1600W AC at highline at lowline 1 2 System Redundancy 3 53 Svstem Redundancv 4 106 49 5 160 98 6 213 147 7 266 197 8 320 237 Installing AC Power Supplies 33 support dell com www dell com 34
40. ine Cards 20 6 RPM Cables Connecting the Console Port LL 25 Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments LL 25 Accessing the Console with a DB 9 Adapter 00 ccc eee eee 26 Accessing the Console with a DB 25 Adapter 000 e eee e eens 26 7 Installing AC Power Supplies Installing the AC Power Supply 000 ccc e eee eee eee eee 32 Power Cord Requirements 32 Power Over Ethernet POE c cece eee eee eens 32 Power Over Ethernet Plus POE 000 ccc cece eee eee eee eee 33 Contents www dell com support dell com Contents 10 11 12 13 Installing DC Power Entry Modules Recommended Normal Operating Conditions 35 REGUMGEINCY cies tna Sete cet toca seh ene ee tae ere ii eee 35 Cable and Connector Requirements 35 InstallingiaDGPEM fitte erica hi nasca 36 Stat LED a ii te 39 Removing a DC PEM 0 0 eee eee eee teens 39 Powering Up SUPDIVING etn ate ea La A Sa e A ct taeda 42 Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt 43 Removing and Replacing Components Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray 0 0 cece cece eee 45 Removing and Replacing Power Supply Units 46 Removing and Replacing a Line Card 47 Installing the Chassis Safety Considerations 0 51 Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack 51 System Boot Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt 55 The Compact Flash Card Inserting the Compact Flash Card 59 Removing t
41. is turned Off Off Flashing Green Over Current Warning Flashing Green Over Temperature Warning Solid Green On Removing a DC PEM Description off The load current is above the warning level threshold This warning takes precedence over the temperature warning The temperature is above the temperature warning threshold The PEM is running normally The left chassis PEM slot is labelled 0 and the right chassis PEM slot is labelled 1 For full redundancy each PEM must be attached to a dedicated circuit breaker For example PEM 0 connects to circuit breaker 0 and PEM 1 connects to circuit breaker 1 A WARNING Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages Do not attempt to operate this svstem with the safetv cover removed Step Task 1 Switch the Over Current Protector located on the PEM front panel to the OFF position 2 Turn off the PEM Ensure that the remote source is in the OFF position and that the PEM Status LED and Pwr In OK LED are off 3 Loosen the retaining screw and remove PEM safetv cover see Figure 8 1 4 Disconnect cables attached to the PEM 5 Slide the PEM out of the slot 6 If vou are not replacing the PEM close the emptv slot with a blank panels Installing DC Power Entrv Modules 39 support dell com www dell com 40 Installing DC Power Entry Modules Powering Up Before you supply power to the chassis Dell Networking recommends that yo
42. le 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 Networking 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 a la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la n
43. national is used on the phase conductors all current carrving conductors A ATTENTION Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts circuits surtension ce produit d pend de l installation lectrique du local V rifier qu un fusible ou qu un disjoncteur de 120 V alt 15 A U S maximum 240 V alt 10 A international est utilis sur les conducteurs de phase conducteurs de charge A WARNUNG Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen da im Geb ude ein Kurzschlu bzw berstromschutz installiert ist Stellen Sie sicher da eine Sicherung oder ein Unterbrecher von nicht mehr als 240 V Wechselstrom 10 A bzw in den USA 120 V Wechselstrom 15 A an den Phasenleitern allen stromf hrenden Leitern verwendet wird A WARNING Building Supply Notice for DC Supply Use An external disconnect must be provided and be easily accessible Dell Networking recommends the use of a 60A circuit breaker A ATTENTION Un interrupteur externe doit tre fournis et doit tre facilement accessible Dell Networking recommande l utilisation d un disjoncteur de 60Amp res A WARNUNG Eine leicht zugangliche Tren Dell Networking nvorrichtung muss in der Verdrahtung eingebaut sein Dell Networking empfiehlt einen 60A Sicherungsautomaten zu benutzen A CAUTION Earthing AKA grounding connection essential before connecting supply Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last A CAUTION Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this
44. orme 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 Networking option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class A equipment were derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment A CAUTION This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this device may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures European Community Contact Dell Force10 EMEA Central Dahlienweg 19 66265 Heusweiler Germany http www force 1 Onetworks com german Tel 49 172 6802630 Email EMEA Central Sales Japan VCCI Compliance for Class A Equipment CORES WHLBRESERRSAEMHMBRS VCCI ORK G 8 IIZAWARMEMTI TORE t RERI CHATS CBR HEt EBT IEKE o COMBBICSERAPBICHRERST BLIBKENSCEPHVETF System Specifications This is Class A product based on the standard o
45. ots must be installed with operational modules or blanks Always replace cards and blank panels immediately Installing the RPMs and Line Cards A WARNING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or foot heel ground strap when handling RPMs or line cards Place RPMs and line cards on an antistatic surface when they are not installed K NOTE Unlock the levers before inserting the line card into to chassis Fully engage the locking mechanism once the card has been inserted not doing so will cause damage to the card below when that card is inserted Installing RPMs and Line Cards K NOTE The fan tray face panel has slot number markings for the RPMs and line cards Insert the fan tray before the line cards to simplify RPM and line card installation Step Task 1 Extend the left and right card levers by first pressing gently down on the thumb tabs see Figure 5 1 in the ejector levers and then pulling the ejector levers simultaneously until they are in the open position See Figure 5 2 Figure 5 1 Depress the thumb tabs 2 Hold the card assembly by the metal carrier edges Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins 3 Align the card with the guide and gently slide it into any line card slot until the card is about halfway into the slot K NOTE Use the markings on the fan tray to determine which slots are for the RPMs and which are for the
46. pecial care in making sure that the installation site and the chassis itself are cleaned regularly Figure 4 1 Inserting the Fan Tray ssl Installing C300 Fan Tray 17 support dell com www dell com 18 To install the fan tray Step Task 1 Slide the connector end into the fan slot see Figure 4 1 2 Gently push on the front of the tray until it stops The fan tray should be flush with the chassis 3 Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the fan tray into place by tightening the screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray K NOTE The fan tray LED will remain lit when the chassis is ed up and the fan tray is functioning properly Removing the Fan Tray A fan tray failure or a failure of a fan within a fan tray is recognized by a red fan tray LED a lit RPM alarm LED and if configured an SNMP trap and alarm event The failure requires a replacement of the entire fan tray While you replace the fan tray the C300 system operates safely for approximately two 2 minutes at an ambient temperature of 77 F 25 C To remove the fan tray you must be able to pull the fan tray completely out of the slot at least 20 inches K NOTE The fan tray mu
47. pports a different supply configuration As a safety precaution do not install more than the recommended maximum number of PSUs given by the table below as this causes high leakage current Install blank panels in all unused PSU slots Voltage Frequency Maximum PSU 100 120 50 60Hz 7 primary 1 redundant 200 240 50 60Hz 7 primary 1 redundant To supply the C300 system Step Task 1 Verify that the source complies with the system input requirements in the section System Specifications 2 Energize the remote source or outlet 3 Toggle the switch on the AC supplies to the ON top position 4 In an AC Supply the LEDs should be green If these LEDs are not lit green Check that the unit is properly installed Verify the source If the supply cannot be verified off all modules and replace the unit 5 The fan tray LED should be green online You should be able to hear the air flowing through the chassis If the fans are not operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis off all supplies Verify that the fan tray is properly installed If the fan tray LED remains unlit down the unit and replace the fan tray To turn off the AC supplies e Toggle the switch two the OFF position e Unplug the cord from the receptacle on the front of the supply e Verify that the LEDs are unlit After you supply to the system the following should occur e The fan tray should be operating e The green online fan
48. rt dell com www dell com 24 Installing RPMs and Line Cards RPM Cables Connecting the Console Port The console port is an asynchronous serial port If you connect a device to these ports it must be capable of asynchronous transmission Your terminal or terminal emulation mode must be set to VT100 with the following settings e 9600 baud rate To avoid autobaud input the default is set to a 9600 bps e No parity e 8 data bits e 1 stop bit e Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO e 24 lines X 80 characters e No flow control Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments Use the C300 System Console port on the RPM to connect to a terminal port PC serial port or a terminal server to configure and monitor your system An RJ 45 Ethernet cable is required to connect to the Ethernet port The Console port is an RJ 45 the pinouts of which are shown in Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Pinouts for an RJ 45 Connector End of Adaptors ini 87654321 dWLLOODU Table 6 1 displays the RJ 45 console port pin assignments Installing and Maintaining the C300 System 25 www dell com support dell com 26 Table 6 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 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
49. sages to a syslog server if one is used e The support representative will validate your request and issue an RMA number for the return of the component 72 Contacting Technical Support Step Task 3 When returning an RMA component follow the packing and shipping directions in the Return Instructions document that accompanies the replacement component Alternatively contact your TAC representative for a replacement copy Generally you are instructed to return the RMA component in the original packaging material provided with the replacement and to label the package with the RMA number Contacting Technical Support 73 support dell com www dell com 74 Contacting Technical Support Printed in the U S A www dell com support dell com
50. sequence CNTL to interrupt the automatic boot process or you may enter the mode if you experience boot problems This mode allows you to modify the parameters necessary to manage the boot process Only console port access is enabled for the BOOT_USER mode The BOOT_USER prompt appears after an autoboot interruption This is the default boot prompt not the CLI prompt In some display outputs you can continue the help screen display by pressing ENTER or can stop the output by entering q and then ENTER You can abbreviate the boot commands by entering only the first letter of a command word In the BOOT_USER mode you cannot press the TAB key to complete commands A matching algorithm displays the command 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 System Boot 55 support dell com www dell com 56 Command help or To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt use the following commands Purpose Enter help or to display a list of available commands and syntax e Enter syntax help t display syntax information and variable descriptions boot change primary secondary default If your configuration displays no pre configured operating system boot parameters use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields
51. st always be installed to ensure proper temperature and airflow control AN CAUTION Fan blades rotate at high speeds and may cause injury if touched Adhere to the following instructions to avoid possible injury To remove the fan tray Step Task 1 Unscrew the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray 2 Use the handle to pull the fan tray out approximately two inches from the back of the chassis Figure 4 1 Wait until the fan blades stop rotating up to 30 seconds then completely remove the fan tray Fan Speed C300 variable speed fan speed is driven by temperatures measured at the sensor in the fan tray alone The sensor is located on the fan tray controller located in the fan tray Table 4 1 shows the sensor temperature that determines the fan speed Table 4 1 Fan Speed and Temperature Degrees Celsius Fan Speed Less than 45 C Low 2400 RPM Between 45 and 55 C Med 3200RPM Above 55 C High 4000 RPM C300 fixed speed fan speed is constant and does not change with temperature Installing C300 Fan Tray Installing RPMs and Line Cards The C300 System accommodates eight line cards and two RPMs Route Processor Modules The C300 system requires the installation of at least one Route Processor Module RPM two are recommended e One RPM provides 48 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card e Two RPMs provides 96 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card RPMs are designed to be installed in
52. supply K NOTE If a power supply fails the entire unit must be replaced There are no field serviceable parts inside the unit Removing and Replacing Components To remove and replace a supply Step Task 1 If the chassis is in the non redundant power supply configuration shut down the chassis If you are removing a redundant power supply toggle the switch on the power supply to the OFF bottom position 2 If applicable disconnect the power cable from the AC power source and the front of the power supply 3 Pull the power supply out of the slot using the handle 4 If you are not replacing the power supply insert a panel blank See Figure 2 1 for the correct orientation 5 Toggle the switch on the replacement power supply to the OFF position 6 Slide the new power supply into the power supply slot See Figure 7 1 for the correct orientation 7 Plug the AC power cord into the power receptacle in the face of the power supply See Figure 7 2 for the location 8 Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet 9 Toggle the switch on the power supply to the ON top position 10 Turn up the chassis if necessary Removing and Replacing a Line Card ZN WARNING Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a line card into that slot After removing a line card immediately place a panel blank in the empty slot Blanks are required to control airflow and electromagnetic interference You can add replace or remov
53. to DB 9 female DTE adapter labeled TERMINAL to a terminal server for example PC Table 6 2 lists the pin assignments Table 6 2 Pin Assignments Between the C300 Console and a DTE Terminal Server C300 System RI 45 to RI 45 Rollover Cable RJ 45 to DB 9 Terminal Server Console Port Adapter Device Signal RJ 45 pinout RJ 45 Pinout DB 9 Pin Signal WIN oO ATLA nn A NI AJAJIA Accessing the Console with a DB 25 Adapter You can connect to the console using a RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and a RJ 45 to a DB 25 female DTE adapter Table 6 3 lists the pin assignments RPM Cables Table 6 3 Pin Assignments Between C300 Console and DB 25 Adapter C300 System RI 45 to RJ 45 Rollover Cable RJ 45 to DB 25 Terminal Server Console Port Modem Adapter Device Signal RJ 45 Pinout RJ 45 Pinout DB 25 Pinout Signal RTS 1 8 5 CTS DTR 2 7 6 DSR TxD 3 6 3 RxD GND 4 5 7 GND GND 5 4 7 GND RxD 6 3 2 TxD DSR 7 2 20 DTR CTS 8 1 RTS RPM Cables 27 woo jep ioddns WOD JjJOP MMM RPM Cables 28 Installing AC Power Supplies The C300 has eight power supply slots at the front bottom of the chassis Figure 7 1 There are two types of power supplies Power Supply 1200W AC and Power Supply 1600W AC The slots accept either of the AC Power Supply Units PSUs A CAUTION Do not install the Power Supply 1200W AC and Power Supply 1600W AC in the same chassis The
54. tray RPM and line card LEDs should be lit and remain lit as long as the system is receiving and is operational When you supply to the C300 the system performs a series of on self tests RPM and line card LEDs blink as the diagnostic programs run No user interaction is required at this point Observe the process on your console monitor When the boot process is complete the card LEDs remain online green and the console monitor displays the Command Line Interface CLI prompt Powering Up 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 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 or CNTL The console monitor will display the default BOOT USER prompt Refer to Alarms on page 61 for instructions to continue the boot process Powering Up 43 wo09 ep 1oddns WOD JJOP MMM Powering Up 44 Removing and Replacing Components This section provides instructions for removing and replacing the following C300 components e Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray e Removing and Replacing Power Supply Units e Removing and Replacing a Line Card When a component fails the C300 System system triggers an alarm LED located on the active RPM disables or changes component Status LEDs
55. u install the chassis use a level to ensure the chassis is installed level Requirements There are two types of power supplies Power Supply 1200W AC and Power Supply 1600W AC The minimum and the redundant power supplies required to operate is listed in the table below Dell Networking recommends the redundancy configuration Minimum with Voltage Minimum PSUs Redundant PSUs Power Supply 1200W AC Power Supply 100 120 2 3 1600W AC Power Supply 1200W AC 200 240 2 Power Supply 1600W AC 200 240 1 The C300 requirements are given below Table 3 1 System Specifications Parameter Specifications Nominal Input Voltage 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Maximum AC Power Supply Input Current 14 A 100 V per AC Power Supply Based on 1200 W output for 100 120 V and 11 A 120 VAC per AC Power Supply 1600 W 200 240 V lines 9 A 200 VAC per AC Power Supply 7 A 240 VAC per AC Power Supply Maximum System Power Input 9 667 KVA 100 120 V 12 596 KVA 200 240 V Maximum Thermal Output at 100 120V 9 235 BTU hour Maximum Thermal Output at 200 240V 9 299 BTU hour Preparing the Site Shipping and Storing Components A CAUTION Do not transport a C300 chassis with the components line cards supplies and RPMs installed in the chassis Place the components in their original protective shipping packaging and original shipping position Shipping components installed in the chassis or without their protective packaging might damage the
56. u re inspect your equipment rack and chassis Verify that The equipment rack or properly secured and grounded The chassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack Make sure the ambient temperature around the unit which may be higher than the room temperature is within the limit specified for the unit Make sure there is sufficient airflow around the unit Make sure electrical circuits are not overloaded consider the nameplate rating of all the connected equipment and make sure you have over current protection At least one supply module at highline or two supply modules at lowline are installed All supply module is properly installed AII supply modules are switched to the OFF bottom position The remote source complies with the input specifications in the section System Specifications Cables connect to the remote source The fan tray is installed and cannot be removed by pulling on the fan tray handle At least one RPM is installed All line cards and RPMs are properly installed and secured All chassis slots are filled Blank panels and covers are installed in all empty slots Make sure no objects are placed on top of the unit Make sure the equipment is properly grounded Installing and Maintaining the C300 System 41 support dell com www dell com 42 Supplying AN WARNING Never operate the C300 Svstem without a fan trav A WARNING The C300 operates in either of two voltage ranges Each range su
57. ys information about the current boot ROM e Use these commands to set the speed and duplex settings for the Management interface The default setting is full duplex and auto negotiation e Use the interface management port config show command to view the management interface s physical settings Command show interface management ethernet interface management ethernet ip address ip address ip address mask boot zero primary secondary default reload Purpose continued Use the show interface management ethernet command to display the IP address and network mask of the Management Ethernet port e 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 Use CIDR block notation for the subnet mask Delete the boot configuration Reload the software The autoboot program initializes and displays self test results on the console screen NOTE Do not press the break control sequence at any time during the boot reboot process Doing so causes the boot process to terminate Refer to the C Series FTOS Command Line Reference for BOOT_USER mode commands and commands for run time modes System Boot 57 wo09 ep 1oddns WOD JjJOP MMM Svstem Boot 58 The Compact Flash Card Each RPM is designed
58. zers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack A ATTENTION Pour viter toute blessure corporelle pendant les operations de montage ou de r paration de cette unit en casier il convient de prendre des pr cautions sp ciales afin de maintenir la stabilit du syst me Les directives ci dessous sont destin es assurer la protection du personnel e Si cette unit constitue la seule unit mont e en casier elle doit tre plac e dans le bas e Si cette unit est mont e dans un casier partiellement rempli charger le casier de bas en haut en pla ant l l ment le plus lourd dans le bas e Si le casier est quip de dispositifs stabilisateurs installer les stabilisateurs avant de monter ou de r parer l unit en casier A WARNUNG Zur Vermeidung von K rperverletzung beim Anbringen oder Warten dieser Einheit in einem Gestell m ssen Sie besondere Vorkehrungen treffen um sicherzustellen da das System stabil bleibt Die folgenden Richtlinien sollen zur Gew hrleistung Ihrer Sicherheit dienen e Wenn diese Einheit die einzige im Gestell ist sollte sie unten im Gestell angebracht werden e Bei Anbringung dieser Einheit in einem zum Teil gef llten Gestell ist das Gestell von unten nach oben zu laden wobei das schwerste Bauteil unten im Gestell anzubringen ist e Wird das Gestell mit Stabilisierungszubeh r geliefert sind zuerst die Stabilisatoren zu installieren bevor Sie die Einheit im Gestell anbringen oder sie wart

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