Page 3 - Contents; About This Guide
Contents | 3 Contents 1 About This Guide Information Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 Site Preparation Site Se...
Page 4 - RPM Ports and Cables
4 | Contents www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Line Cards and RPMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - A System Boot
Contents | 5 Formatting an External Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Copying Files to the External Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - About This Guide; FTOS; Information Symbols and Warnings; describes symbols contained in this guide.
About This Guide | 7 1 About This Guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures to rack mount the Dell Force10 E600i chassis, as well as instructions to install fan tray, power modules, route processor modules (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards...
Page 8 - Related Publications; FTOS Configuration Guide
8 | About This Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage. CAUTION: Earthing (AKA grounding) connection essential before connecting supply. Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. CAUTION: Dispos...
Page 9 - Site Preparation; Site Selection; at least
Site Preparation | 9 2 Site Preparation This chapter describes the requirements for the room, rack, and cabinet in which you will install your system. • Site Selection • Equipment Rack and Cabinet Requirements • Power Requirements • Storage Requirements Site Selection Before you begin, make sure tha...
Page 10 - Power Requirements; 500W AC Power Requirements; Each E-Series system requires; Storage Requirements; non-condensing relative humidity between 5 and 95%
10 | Site Preparation www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Requirements The E600i supports either 2500W AC power supplies (PSUs), or DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs).Do not mix and match power supplies. Your system must be powered by only AC or DC power, it cannot use both at the same time . NOTE: Do ...
Page 11 - Operating Overview; Using a Flash Memory Card
The E600i System | 11 3 The E600i System The Dell Force10 E600i system is a carrier-class, high-capacity aggregation router. The 9-slot modular system provides 2 slots dedicated for route processor modules (RPMs) and 7 slots to accommodate line cards with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing ca...
Page 13 - E600i System Installation Process
The E600i System | 13 E600i System Installation Process To install the E600i system, Dell Force10 recommends that you perform the installation procedures in the following order: Table 3-1. E600i Hardware Component Operating Requirements Summary Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable Backplane (...
Page 15 - Installing the Chassis; equipment rack. It contains the following sections:; Unpacking the E600i System; Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar; unit additional stability in the rack.
Installing the Chassis | 15 4 Installing the Chassis This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your E600i system into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. It contains the following sections: • Unpacking the E600i System • Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar • Standard Front Chass...
Page 16 - To install a equipment rack shelf bar:; Standard Front Chassis Rack Mounting
16 | Installing the Chassis www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 4-1. Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar To install a equipment rack shelf bar: Standard Front Chassis Rack Mounting Install the E600i system after you secure the equipment rack shelf bar. Load the chassis into the lower half of ...
Page 17 - To install the chassis into a prepared rack:; Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet; ). Make sure the cabinet is positioned with adequate
Installing the Chassis | 17 To install the chassis into a prepared rack: Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet Install the E600i system after you secure the rack shelf bar. Load the chassis into the lower half of an empty rack to avoid a top-heavy rack. ( Figure 4-2 ). Make sure the cabin...
Page 19 - Installing the Fan Tray; Access the fan tray from the rear of the chassis (
Installing the Fan Tray | 19 5 Installing the Fan Tray Access the fan tray from the rear of the chassis ( Figure 5-1 ). To ensure proper temperature and airflow control, the fan tray must be installed before you supply power to the system. WARNING: The fan tray must be installed before you supply po...
Page 20 - Fan Speed; shows the sensor temperature that determines the
20 | Installing the Fan Tray www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 5-2. Inserting Fan Tray into Fan Slot Fan 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 5-1 shows the sensor t...
Page 21 - Power Supply; AC Power Supply Units
Power Supply | 21 6 Power Supply This chapter provides instructions to install AC Power Supply Units (PSUs) and DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs): • AC Power Supply Units • DC Power Entry Modules E-Series systems may contain only one type of power module—AC or DC. The E600i requires a minimum of one DC ...
Page 23 - Power Cord Requirements; . The power source end of the power; Install the AC Power Supply Units; To install an AC power supply unit:
Power Supply | 23 Power Cord Requirements If using a power cord other then a Dell Force10 supplied power cord, the cord must terminate at a right angle (IEC320 C19 connector) to the power module, see Figure 6-3 . The power source end of the power cord must have an appropriately sized plug that compl...
Page 24 - Remove the AC Power Supply; To remove an AC power supply unit:; Power Cord
24 | Power Supply www.dell.com | support.dell.com Remove the AC Power Supply CAUTION: This unit has more than one power supply connection; all connections must be removed to remove all power from the unit. ATTENTION: Cette unité est équipée de plusieurs raccordements d'alimentation. Pour supprimer t...
Page 25 - DC Power Entry Modules; Cable and Connector Requirements; Verify that your cables are:; Install the DC PEMs
Power Supply | 25 DC Power Entry Modules The system requires a minimum of one load-sharing PEM to operate, but two are recommended for redundancy. Connect the E600 PEMs to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes. For full redundancy, each PEM must be attached t...
Page 26 - Replace the DC PEM; field serviceable parts inside the PEM unit.
26 | Power Supply www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replace the DC PEM The PEM Status LED is unlit or amber if the unit fails. In this case, replace the entire unit. There are no field serviceable parts inside the PEM unit. 3 Loosen the retaining screw and remove PEM safety cover ( Figure 6-6 ). Figur...
Page 29 - Unpacking; At a minimum, the E600i requires one RPM and one line card to operate.; RPMs
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs | 29 7 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs This chapter provides instructions to install cards into the E600i chassis and includes the following sections: • Unpacking • Preparing and Installing the RPMs and Line Cards • RPM Label and LEDs • Installing Switch F...
Page 30 - Line Cards; Your E600i configuration requires a minimum of; Blank Panels; reaches or exceeds threshold of 65C); Preparing and Installing the RPMs and Line Cards; To install line cards and RPMs:
30 | Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 a...
Page 32 - Installing a Second RPM; RPM Label and LEDs; describes the RPM LED states and the RPM front panel.
32 | Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing a Second RPM 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 ...
Page 33 - Line Card LEDs; You must install SFMs starting on the left (
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs | 33 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 f...
Page 35 - SFM Front Panel and LEDs; defines the SFM front panel and LED displays.
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs | 35 SFM Front Panel and LEDs Table 7-2 defines the SFM front panel and LED displays. Table 7-2. SFM Front Panel and LED Descriptions LED Description Active Green: active and passing traffic Unlit: in standby mode Status Flashing Green: booting Green: operationa...
Page 37 - RPM Ports and Cables; RPM Ports; Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports
RPM Ports and Cables | 37 8 RPM Ports and Cables This chapter describes standard RPM cables and adapter pin assignments. It contains the following sections: • RPM Ports • Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments • Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port RPM Ports There are three ports on the RPM. The...
Page 38 - Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments; Both the Console and Auxiliary port are RJ-45 ports.
38 | RPM Ports and Cables www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments Use the E600i 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 E600i Auxiliary port on the RPM to connect to a modem. B...
Page 39 - Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter; lists the pin; Accessing the Console with a DB-25 Adapter; lists the pin assignments.
RPM Ports and Cables | 39 Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter You can connect to the console using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “TERMINAL”) to a terminal server (for example, PC). Table 8-3 lists the pin assignments. Accessing the Console with...
Page 40 - Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem; Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port; Configure the 10/100 Ethernet management port, labeled
40 | RPM Ports and Cables www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem You can access the auxiliary port using a dial-up modem using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ- 45 to a DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled “MODEM”). Table 8-5 lists the pin assignments. Accessing the...
Page 41 - Powering Up; Preparation; Supplying Power
Powering Up | 41 9 Powering Up This chapter provides instructions for powering up your E600i system once you have installed all the chassis components and made your power and network connections. It covers the following topics: • Preparation • Supplying Power • Booting to the CLI Prompt Preparation ...
Page 42 - Booting to the CLI Prompt; Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt
42 | Powering Up www.dell.com | support.dell.com To turn the power off on the power modules, use one of the following methods: • On the DC PEMs, flip the switch to the OFF position. Make sure the AC power supplies Status LEDs are not lit. • On the AC Power Supplies, flip the switch to the OFF positi...
Page 43 - Removing and Replacing Parts; Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray; To remove and replace a fan tray:
Removing and Replacing Parts | 43 10 Removing and Replacing Parts This chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing E600i components. It covers the following topics: • Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray • Removing and Replacing Power Modules • Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or...
Page 44 - Removing and Replacing Power Modules; AC Power Supply Units on page 22; Replacing 2500W AC Power Supply
44 | Removing and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 10-1. Fan Tray Removing and Replacing Power Modules The E600i supports a minimum of one DC PEM or three 100 VAC Power Supplies (two for 200 VAC). You must have one type of power module in the chassis; you cannot install a mixtu...
Page 45 - Replacing DC PEMs
Removing and Replacing Parts | 45 Follow the steps below to remove and replace a 2500W AC Power Supply. Replacing DC PEMs If you are operating your E600i chassis with redundant DC PEMs, you can install, remove, or replace a DC PEM without affecting system operation. If you are operating your E600i s...
Page 46 - Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs
46 | Removing and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 10-3. DC PEM Label NOTE: If there is a PEM failure (the PEM status LED is not lit or amber, major alarm LED is lit, and audible alarm sounds), the entire PEM must be replaced. There are no field serviceable parts inside the PEM...
Page 47 - To remove and replace RPMs and line cards:
Removing and Replacing Parts | 47 NOTE: If you operate your E600i without redundant RPMs, the system enters a software-defined power-down state when you remove the only RPM for replacement. NOTE: Your E600i system will not function with fewer than four SFMs. You can add, replace, or remove modules w...
Page 48 - Removing and Replacing the Air Filter
48 | Removing and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com * 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 acti...
Page 49 - To remove and replace the air filter:
Removing and Replacing Parts | 49 To remove and replace the air filter: Step Task 1 Pull the air filter straight out of the chassis to remove. 2 Rotate the replacement filter so that the side with the label “This Side Up” is facing upward. Guide the filter firmly into the slot until it stops.
Page 51 - External Flash Memory Card Overview; Inserting the External Flash Memory Card; To install the flash memory card:; Removing the External Flash Memory Card; To remove the flash memory card:
Using a Flash Memory Card | 51 11 Using a Flash Memory Card This appendix provides information about using an external flash memory card and contains the following sections: • External Flash Memory Card Overview • Formatting an External Flash Card • Inserting the External Flash Memory Card • Removin...
Page 52 - Formatting an External Flash Card; New external flash cards must be formatted in the E600i before use.; Copying Files to the External Flash; To copy files to the external flash card use the following command:; Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash; To display files stored on a flash use the following command:
52 | Using a Flash Memory Card www.dell.com | support.dell.com Formatting an External Flash Card New external flash cards must be formatted in the E600i before use. Flash cards used on systems other than the E600i as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted in the E600i flash slot before t...
Page 53 - Refer to the
Using a Flash Memory Card | 53 Figure 11-1. dir Command Example FTOS supports up to a 40-character file name length, up to a 180-character local file path length, and up to a 256-character remote file path length. Refer to the FTOS Command Line Interface Reference for CLI commands. Force10#dir slot0...
Page 55 - System Boot; The E600i System Boot Process
System Boot | 55 A System Boot This appendix provides instructions to boot the E600i system from the BOOT_USER prompt. The E600i System Boot Process When you supply power to the E600i system, the system performs a series of power-on self-tests. RPM, and line card Status LEDs blink during initializat...
Page 56 - To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt:
System Boot | 56 To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt: 1 help or ? • The BOOT_USER # prompt appears after an autoboot interruption. This is 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 ...
Page 61 - Alarms
Alarms | 61 B Alarms The E600i generates major and minor alarms for the following conditions: • fan tray status • power supply status • RPMs status • high temperature on RPMs • line cards status • high temperature on line cards • SFMs status • high temperature on SFMs. A major alarm is any fault tha...
Page 62 - AC Power Supplies and Alarms; redundancy alarm on the console and in the; command output. All line cards operate; SFMs and Alarms
62 | Alarms www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 four...
Page 65 - System Specifications; This appendix contains the following major sections:; Chassis Physical Design
System Specifications | 65 C System Specifications This appendix contains the following major sections: • Chassis Physical Design • AC Power Supply Unit Requirements • DC Power Entry Module Requirement • Agency Compliance Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 28 inches (71.1 cm) Wi...
Page 66 - Environmental
66 | System Specifications www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental AC Power Supply Unit Requirements DC Power Entry Module Requirement Parameter Specifications Operating: Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Maximum altitude No performance degradation to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Relative hu...
Page 67 - SFM and RPM Power Requirements
System Specifications | 67 SFM and RPM Power Requirements Agency Compliance The E600i 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 digita...
Page 69 - Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications; Product Recycling and Disposal
System Specifications | 69 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, 1st Edition • EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment Classification Requirements and User’s Guide • EN...
Page 70 - reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.; Perchlorate Material; — Special handling may apply.
70 | System Specifications www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 a...
Page 71 - Technical Support; The iSupport Website; Service Request; Support Guide; Accessing iSupport Services
Technical Support | 71 D Technical Support This appendix contains these major sections: • The iSupport Website • Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 72 • Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 73 • Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 73 The iSupport Website iSupport provides ...
Page 72 - To access iSupport services, click the; LOGIN; link, and enter your userid and password. See; Contacting the Technical Assistance Center
72 | Technical Support www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 To access iSupport services, click the LOGIN link, and enter your userid and password. See Contacting the Technical Assistance Center , below, for more. Contacting the Technical Assistance Center How to Contact Dell Force10 TAC Log in to iSupp...
Page 73 - To request replacement hardware, follow these steps:
Technical Support | 73 Requesting a Hardware Replacement To request replacement hardware, follow these steps: Step Task 1 Determine the part number and serial number of the component. To list the numbers for all components installed in the chassis, use the show hardware command. 2 Request a Return M...
