Page 3 - Contents
Contents | 3 Contents 1 About This Guide Information Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 The E1200 System Operat...
Page 4 - 0 RPM Ports and Cables
4 | Contents www.dell.com | support.dell.com DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 9 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs Unpacking an RPM or Line Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ...
Page 7 - About This Guide; FTOS; Information Symbols and Warnings; defines the information symbols used throughout 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 E1200 chassis, as well as instructions to install fan trays, power supplies, route processor modules (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line car...
Page 8 - See; Related Publications; FTOS Configuration Guide for the E-Series
8 | About This Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. CAUTION: Wear grounding wrist straps when h...
Page 9 - Operating Overview; Using a Flash Memory Card, on page 65
The E1200 System | 9 2 The E1200 System The Dell Force10 E1200 system is a carrier-class, high-capacity aggregation router. The 16-slot modular system provides two slots dedicated for Route Processor Modules (RPMs) and 14 slots for line cards with Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 and routing capabiliti...
Page 15 - Site Preparation; For complete E1200 System Specifications, refer to; Site Selection Criteria; In a restricted access area.
Site Preparation | 15 3 Site Preparation This chapter describes factors to consider before installing your E1200 system. The following topics are discussed: • Site Selection Criteria on page 15 • Rack Mounting on page 16 • Cabinet Placement on page 16 • Power on page 16 • Fans and Airflow on page 17...
Page 16 - Rack Mounting; at least two
16 | Site Preparation www.dell.com | support.dell.com Rack Mounting When you prepare your equipment rack, make sure the rack is bolted to the floor and/or braced to a wall or ceiling. When you install the chassis: • Make sure that the rack is grounded to the grounding electrode. Each DC PEM must be ...
Page 17 - Appendix D, System Specifications, on page 79; Fans and Airflow; so that; Storing Components; indoor
Site Preparation | 17 Two DC units are required for power supply and full facility redundancy. WARNING: Leakage Current (High Touch Current): The AC power cords are secured to the power inlet using the provided bracket. The AC power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets by the chassis i...
Page 19 - Installing the AC Chassis; Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar; Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar
Installing the AC Chassis | 19 4 Installing the AC Chassis This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your E1200 system into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. It contains the following sections: • Unpacking the E1200 System • Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar • Standard Front...
Page 20 - To install a equipment rack shelf bar:; Standard Front Chassis Mounting
20 | Installing the AC Chassis www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 4-1. Rack Shelf Bar To install a equipment rack shelf bar: Standard Front Chassis Mounting NOTE: Dell Force10 recommends that you install and operate the E1200 system in a standard 19-inch or 23- inch equipment rack. Install the E...
Page 21 - To install the chassis into a prepared rack:; Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet; Refer to
Installing the AC Chassis | 21 Figure 4-2. Rack Mounting the Chassis To install the chassis into a prepared rack: Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet Install the E1200 system after you secure the rack shelf bar. Load the chassis in the lower half of the cabinet to avoid it becoming top-...
Page 23 - Installing the DC Chassis
Installing the DC Chassis | 23 5 Installing the DC Chassis This chapter provides instructions to rack mount your E1200 system into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. It contains the following sections: • Unpacking the E1200 System • Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar • Standard Front...
Page 27 - Installing Fan Trays; Access the fan tray slots from the rear of the chassis (
Installing Fan Trays | 27 6 Installing Fan Trays Access the fan tray slots from the rear of the chassis ( Figure 6-1 ). Two fan trays are required in the chassis. When a fan tray is not installed in the lower slot, a self-closing door will seal the slot. Panel blanks are not required. However, to en...
Page 28 - #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the; is an illustration of the fan tray safety labels: Prevent; exposure and contact with hazardous voltages.
28 | Installing Fan Trays www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 6-2. Fan Tray Install the fan trays after the chassis is installed securely in the equipment rack. Access the fan tray slots from the rear side of the chassis. To ensure proper temperature and airflow control, all six fan trays must be...
Page 29 - Installing AC Power Supplies; must
Installing AC Power Supplies | 29 7 Installing AC Power Supplies The E1200 system requires a minimum of two AC power supplies to operate, three for power redundancy, four for facility redundancy (2+2), and 6 for 3+3 redundancy. To comply with safety agency and EMI regulations, you must install the A...
Page 30 - Securing the Chassis Ground; . The power source end of the power cord must have an
30 | Installing AC Power Supplies www.dell.com | support.dell.com Securing the Chassis Ground Installing Power Supplies CAUTION: An E1200i AC power supply still has power after extraction, and has completely powered off when the fans have stopped rotating. When replacing a power supply, to avoid arc...
Page 31 - AC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test; The AC-cord Retainer is secured over the plugs.
Installing AC Power Supplies | 31 • US: C14, C20 • US 220: NEMA 6-20, L6-20, L6-30 (30A) 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. WARNING: Leakage Current (High Touch Current) in AC-p...
Page 32 - Two fan trays are installed.
32 | Installing AC Power Supplies www.dell.com | support.dell.com WARNING: Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to operate this system without the AC-cord Retainer. • Your power cables connect to an appropriate AC power supply in a manner that complies with your local...
Page 33 - Installing DC Power Supplies; The DC PEM shown in
Installing DC Power Supplies | 33 8 Installing DC Power Supplies The E1200 system requires a minimum of one DC Power Entry Module (PEM) to operate, but two are recommended for redundancy. To comply with safety agency and EMI regulations, you must install covers on all power supply slots not containi...
Page 34 - Cable and Connector Requirements; limits voltage drop across the cable length to 0.5V or less; Installing DC PEMs; Each E1200 system requires
34 | Installing DC Power Supplies www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 8-3. E1200 PEM Front Panel Cable and Connector Requirements You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote power source (for example, a circuit breaker panel) in your equipment rack or office. Cables must be sized to m...
Page 35 - Use the following steps to install a DC PEM:
Installing DC Power Supplies | 35 Use the following steps to install a DC PEM: Step Task 1 Make sure that the remote power source (the circuit breaker panel) is in the OFF position. 2 Make sure that the over-current protector (located on the PEM front panel) is in the OFF position. 3 Loosen the reta...
Page 38 - DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test; Each PEM is properly installed and grounded.
38 | Installing DC Power Supplies www.dell.com | support.dell.com DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test After you have completed the fan tray and PEM installation, verify their operability by supplying power to the chassis and verifying the status LEDs. NOTE: If there is a DC PEM failure, the ent...
Page 39 - A power supply blank is installed in any empty slot.
Installing DC Power Supplies | 39 • A power supply blank is installed in any empty slot. • Six fan trays are installed. To test the power supplies and fan trays: Step Task 1 With the fan trays and DC PEMs installed, power on the system. • Flip the over-current protector (located on the PEM front pan...
Page 41 - Unpacking an RPM or Line Card; Important Points to Remember
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs | 41 9 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs This chapter provides instructions for installing cards into the E1200 AC or DC chassis. It contains the following sections: • Unpacking an RPM or Line Card • Installing Line Cards and RPMs • Preparing and Installing ...
Page 42 - Installing Line Cards and RPMs; At a minimum, the E1200 requires one RPM and one line card to operate.; RPMs; Installing a Second RPM on; Line Cards; Your E1200 configuration requires a minimum of
42 | Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Line Cards and RPMs At a minimum, the E1200 requires one RPM and one line card to operate. CAUTION: Any slot not filled with a line card or RPM must be filled with a blank to ensure adequate cooling and EMI contain...
Page 43 - Blank Panels; Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs | 43 Figure 9-1. 24 Port 1GE and 2-Port 10GE Line Card Port Numbering Blank Panels CAUTION: To avoid a chassis over-temperature condition, install blanks for RPMs, SFMs, and line card slots not in use. Always replace cards or blanks immediately. Blank panels for...
Page 44 - To install line cards and RPMs:; Installing a Second RPM
44 | Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 9-2. Installing Cards into the E600i Figure 9-3. RPM and Line Card Slot Numbering Label CAUTION: It is important that you retain the packaging and installation order of the cards. Install cards from right to left, begi...
Page 45 - RPM Label and LEDs
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs | 45 Install a second RPM either before the system is powered on or after the Primary RPM is up and stable. After the second RPM is installed, wait several seconds until the connection between the two RPMs is established before configuring any commands. Below is...
Page 46 - Line Card LEDs
46 | Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs www.dell.com | support.dell.com Line Card LEDs Line card LEDs are described in the documentation specific to each line card. Refer to the installation documentation that came with the card for to understand LED appearance and meaning. Installing Switch Fabr...
Page 47 - SFM Front Panel and LEDs; illustrates the SFM front panel and LEDs.; Line Card Cable Management Systems
Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs | 47 Figure 9-4. Installing SFMs SFM Front Panel and LEDs Table 9-2 illustrates the SFM front panel and LEDs. Line Card Cable Management Systems Dell Force10 provides a variety of E1200 chassis cable management systems to manage your fiber optic and auxiliary ca...
Page 49 - RPM Ports and Cables; This section provides the following:; RPM Ports; There are three ports on the RPM. They are labeled and described as:; Connecting the Console and Auxiliary Ports; No parity
RPM Ports and Cables | 49 10 RPM Ports and Cables This chapter describes standard RPM cables and adapter pin assignments for the E1200i AC and DC systems. It contains the following sections: • RPM Ports • Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments • Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port This section ...
Page 50 - Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments
50 | RPM Ports and Cables www.dell.com | support.dell.com • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO • 24 lines X 80 characters • No flow control (console port only) • Hardware flow control (RTS/CTS) (for auxiliary port only) Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments Use the E120...
Page 51 - 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 | 51 Accessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter You can connect to the console using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “TERMINAL”) to a terminal server (for example, PC). Table 10-3 lists the pin assignments. Accessing the Console wit...
Page 52 - Accessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem; Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port; Configure the 10/100 Ethernet management port, labeled
52 | 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 an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45 to DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled “MODEM”). Table 10-5 lists the pin assignments. Accessing the 10...
Page 53 - Powering Up; Preparation
Powering Up | 53 11 Powering Up This chapter provides instructions for powering up your E1200 AC or DC system after you have installed all the chassis components and made your power and network connections. It covers the following topics: • Preparation • Supplying Power - AC • Supplying Power - DC •...
Page 54 - Supplying Power - AC; To turn the chassis power off, flip the On/Standby switch to the; Standby; Supplying Power - DC; After you supply power to the system, the following should occur:
54 | Powering Up www.dell.com | support.dell.com Supplying Power - AC To turn the chassis power off, flip the On/Standby switch to the Standby position. NOTE: The AC power supplies status LEDs will remain lit and the power supply fans will continue to operate, even though DC power to the backplane h...
Page 55 - The fans should be operating.; Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt; for instructions to
Powering Up | 55 • The green (online) LEDs for the fan trays, Power Supplies, RPMs, SFMs, and line cards should be lit and remain lit as long as the system is receiving power and is operational. • The fans should be operating. • The green (online) fan tray, power module, RPM, SFM, and line card LEDs...
Page 57 - Removing and Replacing Components; Removing and Replacing Fan Trays; To remove and replace a fan tray:
Removing and Replacing Components | 57 12 Removing and Replacing Components This chapter provides instructions for removing and replacing E1200 AC and DC components. It covers the following topics: • Removing and Replacing Fan Trays • Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies • Removing and Replacing...
Page 58 - Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies; completely
58 | Removing and Replacing Components www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 12-1. Securing the Fan Tray Screw Latch Removing and Replacing AC Power Supplies If you are operating your E1200 AC chassis with redundant Power Supplies, you can install, remove, or replace a Power Supply without affectin...
Page 59 - Remove an AC Power Supply in a non-redundant installation; Removing and Replacing DC Power Supplies
Removing and Replacing Components | 59 Remove an AC Power Supply in a non-redundant installation Remove an AC Power Supply in a redundant installation Removing and Replacing DC Power Supplies If you are operating your E1200 DC chassis with redundant Power Supplies, you can install, remove, or replac...
Page 60 - Remove a DC Power Supply
60 | Removing and Replacing Components www.dell.com | support.dell.com Remove a DC Power Supply Step Task 1 Ensure that the remote power source is in the OFF position and that the PEM status light is off. • PEM 0 connects to remote power source 0. • PEM 1 connects to remote power source 1. 2 Loosen ...
Page 61 - Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs; Removing and Replacing line cards or RPMs; To remove and replace E1200 line card or RPM modules:
Removing and Replacing Components | 61 Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs WARNING: • Do not remove a panel blank unless you are ready to install a line card, RPM, or SFM into that slot. If you remove a card, immediately replace the empty slot with a panel blank. Blanks are required to ...
Page 62 - Removing and Replacing SFMs; To remove and replace an SFM:
62 | Removing and Replacing Components www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing and Replacing SFMs To remove and replace an SFM: NOTE: If you mistakenly insert an SFM too quickly after removing it, traffic flow is interrupted. To correct the situation, remove an active SFM or the standby SFM, wait s...
Page 63 - Always keep your fingers away from rotating blades.; Removing and Replacing the Air Filter; ) is shipped with the E1200 system. The hot-swappable air filter
Removing and Replacing Components | 63 4 NOTE: Always keep your fingers away from rotating blades. 5 Prior to inserting the fan tray replacement, turn the screw latch counter-clockwise (with a Phillips screwdriver) until the fan tray latching mechanism retracts into the fan tray. Insert the fan tray...
Page 65 - Using a Flash Memory Card; External Flash Memory Card Overview
Using a Flash Memory Card | 65 A 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 • Inserting the External Flash Memory Card • Removing the External Flash Memory Card • Fo...
Page 66 - Removing the External Flash Memory Card
66 | Using a Flash Memory Card www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install the flash memory card: To install the flash memory card: 1 Hold the flash card vertically with the slanted edge on top and the connector end facing the slot. 2 Insert the flash card into the primary RPM flash slot until the ca...
Page 67 - format
Using a Flash Memory Card | 67 To format the flash card: 1 Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM. 2 In the EXEC CLI mode, enter format slot0: 3 The formatted flash card is ready to use. Copying Files to the External Flash Copy files to the flash when you want keep a backup ima...
Page 69 - System Boot; The System Boot Process
System Boot | 69 B System Boot This appendix provides instructions to boot the E1200 AC and DC system from the BOOT_USER prompt.Dell Force10 The System Boot Process System Boot When you supply power to the E1200 system, the system performs a series of power-on self-tests. RPM, and line card Status L...
Page 70 - To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt:
70 | System Boot www.dell.com | support.dell.com To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt: Step Command Task 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 co...
Page 74 - Refer to the
74 | System Boot www.dell.com | support.dell.com Refer to the FTOS Command Line Interface Reference for CLI configuration procedures and configuration instructions. 9 dir flash:dir slot0: Use the dir flash: command to list files stored on the internal flash device. Use the dir slot0: command to list...
Page 75 - Alarms; snmp-server enable traps envmon
Alarms | 75 C Alarms The E1200 generates major and minor alarms for the following conditions: • fan trays status • Power Supply status • fan tray status • power supply status • RPMs status • high temperature on RPMs • line cards status • high temperature on line cards • SFMs status • high temperatur...
Page 76 - Power Supplies and Alarms
76 | Alarms www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Supplies and Alarms If a Power Supply fails while the E1200i is operating, the software generates a major alarm and an SNMP trap, lights the major LED, and activates the audible alarm. When a Power Supply fails, the software also records one alarm ev...
Page 77 - AC Power Supplies and Alarms; show alarms; command output. All line cards operate; SFMs and Alarms
Alarms | 77 AC Power Supplies and Alarms During system boot, if the redundant power supply (the fourth power supply) is missing or fails, the FTOS does not generate any alarm messages since the minimum configuration of three power supplies is operating. Yet, if a fourth AC power supply is installed,...
Page 79 - System Specifications; This appendix contains two major sections:; E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design
System Specifications | 79 D System Specifications This appendix contains two major sections: • E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design • E1200i AC System Power Requirements • E1200i DC Chassis Physical Design • E1200i DC System Power Requirements • Environmental Specifications • Agency Compliance E1200i ...
Page 80 - E1200i AC System Power Requirements
80 | System Specifications www.dell.com | support.dell.com E1200i AC System Power Requirements E1200i DC Chassis Physical Design E1200i DC System Power Requirements Parameter Specifications Nominal Input Voltage 200-240 VAC 50.60 Hz Maximum Power Consumption 5,734 @ 200/240 VAC Maximum Thermal Outpu...
Page 81 - Environmental Specifications
System Specifications | 81 Environmental Specifications Agency Compliance The E1200 is designed to comply with the following safety and agency requirements. USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital ...
Page 83 - Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications
System Specifications | 83 Korea Information Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications • CUS UL 60950-1, 1st Edition • CSA 60950-1-03, 1st Edition • EN 60950-1, 1st Edition • EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment Classification Requirements and User’s Guide • EN 60825-2 S...
Page 84 - Product Recycling and Disposal; reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.; Perchlorate Material; — Special handling may apply.
84 | System Specifications www.dell.com | support.dell.com • EN 300 386 V1.3.3 (2005) EMC for Network Equipment • EN 55024 1998 +A1:2001 +A2:2003 Product Recycling and Disposal This switch must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. Dell Force10 encourages o...
Page 85 - Technical Support; The iSupport Website; Service Request; Contacting the Technical Assistance Center
Technical Support | 85 E Technical Support This appendix contains these major sections: • The iSupport Website • Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 86 • Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 87 The iSupport Website iSupport provides a range of documents and tools to assist you wi...
Page 86 - Output from the; show logging eventlog; Console captures showing the error messages
86 | Technical Support www.dell.com | support.dell.com Contacting the Technical Assistance Center How to Contact Dell Force10 TAC Log in to iSupport at http://www.force10networks.com/support/ , and select the Service Request tab. Information to Submit When Opening a Support Case • Your name, company...
Page 87 - Requesting a Hardware Replacement
Technical Support | 87 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...
Page 89 - Index
Index | 89 Index A AC Power Supply minimum requirement 29 air filter replacing 63 air flow 16 , 17 alarms fan trays 57 line cards 61 Power Supplies 58 , 59 RPMs 61 SFMs 61 B blanks 43 BTM ASIC 9 C cable management system 47 commands show logging eventlog 87 show tech 87 connecting auxiliary port 49 ...