Dell EMC VEP4600 User manual

VEP4600 Installation Guide
October 2018

Notes, cautions, and warnings
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2018 - 10
Rev. A03

Contents
1 About this guide............................................................................................................................................. 5
Regulatory...........................................................................................................................................................................5
Related documents............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Information symbols...........................................................................................................................................................6
2 VEP4600 platform......................................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................7
Features...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Physical dimensions........................................................................................................................................................... 8
LED display..........................................................................................................................................................................8
LED behavior................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Pre-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
VEP4600 congurations...................................................................................................................................................11
Luggage tag....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Site preparations.......................................................................................................................................... 13
Site selection..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Cabinet placement............................................................................................................................................................13
Rack mounting.................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Platform ground................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Fans and airow................................................................................................................................................................14
Fan combinations........................................................................................................................................................14
Power................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Processor power on/o button................................................................................................................................ 14
Storing components.........................................................................................................................................................15
4 VEP4600 installation.................................................................................................................................... 16
Unpack...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Ground lug......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Rack or cabinet hardware installation.............................................................................................................................17
Rack mount safety considerations........................................................................................................................... 18
Two-post installation........................................................................................................................................................ 18
1U front-rack installation............................................................................................................................................ 18
Four-post installation........................................................................................................................................................19
Optics installation..............................................................................................................................................................21
Optics removal............................................................................................................................................................ 21
Platform power-up........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Power up sequence....................................................................................................................................................21
5 Power supplies.............................................................................................................................................22
Components..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
PSU LEDs................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Contents 3

AC power supply installation...........................................................................................................................................23
AC power supply replacement..................................................................................................................................23
6 Fans.............................................................................................................................................................25
Components..................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Fan LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................................25
Fan module installation.................................................................................................................................................... 26
Fan module replacement...........................................................................................................................................26
7 Management ports.......................................................................................................................................27
RS-232 console port access...........................................................................................................................................27
MicroUSB-B console port access..................................................................................................................................28
8 Specications..............................................................................................................................................29
Chassis physical design................................................................................................................................................... 29
IEEE standards................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Agency compliance..........................................................................................................................................................30
USA Federal Communications Commission statement.........................................................................................30
European Union EMC directive conformance statement...................................................................................... 31
Japan VCCI compliance for class A equipment......................................................................................................32
Korean certication of compliance.......................................................................................................................... 32
Safety standards and compliance agency certications.............................................................................................33
Electromagnetic compatibility.................................................................................................................................. 33
Product recycling and disposal....................................................................................................................................... 34
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive for recovery, recycle and reuse of IT and
telecommunications products.................................................................................................................................. 34
9 Dell EMC support........................................................................................................................................ 35
4Contents

About this guide
This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting your platform,
inserting modules, and connecting to a power source.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment.
WARNING: Only trained and qualied personnel can install this equipment. Read this guide before you install and power up this
equipment. This equipment contains two power cords. Disconnect both power cords before servicing.
WARNING: This equipment contains optical transceivers, which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser radiation.
Figure 1. Class 1 laser product tag
WARNING: When no cable is connected, visible and invisible laser radiation may emit from the aperture of the optical transceiver
ports. Avoid exposure to laser radiation. Do not stare into open apertures.
Regulatory
Marketing model VEP4600 is represented by the regulatory model E25W and the regulatory type E25W001.
Topics:
• Related documents
• Information symbols
Related documents
For more information about the Virtual Edge Platform 4600 (VEP4600), see the following documents:
•VEP4600 Setup Guide
•VEP4600 Release Notes
•VEP4600 Expansion Cards Release Notes
•VEP4600 Technical Guide
•VEP4600 Insert
•VEP4600 Diag Guide
•VEP4600 BIOS User Guide
•VEP4600 BMC User Guide
NOTE: For the most recent documentation, see https://www.dell.com/support .
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About this guide 5

Information symbols
This book uses the following information symbols:
NOTE: The Note icon signals important operational information.
CAUTION: The Caution icon signals information about situations that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
WARNING: The Warning icon signals information about hardware handling that could result in injury.
WARNING: The ESD Warning icon requires that you take electrostatic precautions when handling the device.
6 About this guide

VEP4600 platform
The following sections describe the Dell EMC Virtual Edge Platform 4600 (VEP4600) platform:
Topics:
• Introduction
• Features
• Physical dimensions
• LED display
• Pre-requisites
• VEP4600 congurations
• Luggage tag
Introduction
The VEP4600 platform is a one rack unit, x86-based networking platform running virtualized universal customer premise equipment
(uCPE) functions and basic switching/routing functions as a top-of-rack device. In addition, the VEP4600 platform has four 1000Base-T
user networking ports and two 10GbE small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) networking ports. The platform includes one or two hot-
swappable AC power supply units (PSUs) and four or ve AC normal hot-swappable fan units, depending on the conguration.
There are two xed VEP4600 Expansion Cards slots on the I/O side which permits networking expansion with the additional network
interface controller (NIC) ports.
Figure 2. VEP4600 I/O-side view
1 Platform status Icons LEDs
2 RS-232 console ports (top) and 10/100/1000 Base-T ports (bottom)
3 SFP+ ports
4 Luggage tag
5 1000Base-T networking ports
6 Processor power on/o button
7 Micro USB-B port
8 USB Type A ports
9 OPTIONAL - VEP4600 expansion cards
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The VEP4600 platform has one RJ-45 serial console port for the processor, one RJ-45 serial console port for the baseboard management
controller (BMC), one USB type-B console port for the processor, one 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet management port for the
processor, and one 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ-45 Ethernet management port for the BMC.
Figure 3. VEP4600 PSU-side view
1 PSUs 2 Fans
Features
The VEP4600 platform oers the following features:
• Two 10GbE SFP+ ports
• Four 1000Base-T ports
• One MicroUSB-B console port
• Two USB Type-A ports for more le storage
• One board management controller (BMC)
• Two RJ-45, RS-232 serial-console ports
• One 10/100/1000BaseT RJ-45 Ethernet management port for the processor
• One 10/100/1000BaseT RJ-45 Ethernet management port for the BMC
• One or two AC hot-swappable redundant power supplies, depending on the conguration
• Four or ve AC normal hot-swappable fan modules, depending on the conguration
• Standard 1U platform
Physical dimensions
The VEP4600 platform have the following physical dimensions:
• 434 x 381 x 43.6 mm (W x D x H)
• 17.1 x 15 x 1.72 inches (W x D x H)
• PSU/fan tray handle: 1.57 inches (40 mm)
LED display
The VEP4600 platform includes LED displays on the I/O side of the platform. Some LED behaviors may change after you install your
software.
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LED behavior
Figure 4. VEP4600 LEDs
1Power LED 2 Master LED
3 System LED 4 Locator LED
5 Temperature LED 6 Fan LED
7 SFP+ indicator LED 8 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ-45 networking link (left) and activity
(right) LEDs
9 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ-45 networking link (left) and activity
(right) LEDs for the processor (left) and for the BMC (right)
Table 1. VEP4600 LED behavior
LED Description
System Status/Health LED •O - system o or in standby
• Solid green—Normal operation
• Flashing green—Booting
• Solid yellow (amber)—Critical system error or CPU power o.
• Flashing yellow—Noncritical system error, fan failure, or power
supply failure
Power LED •O - system o or in standby
• Solid Green—Normal operation
• Solid yellow—POST is in process
• Flashing yellow—Power supply failed
Master LED • Solid green—platform is in stacking Master or Stand alone
mode
•O - system is slave of the stack or system in standby
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LED Description
FAN LED •O - system o or in standby
• Solid green—Normal operation; fan powered and running at the
expected RPM
• Solid yellow—Fan failed
PSU LED •O—No power
• Solid green—Normal operation or standby mode
• Solid yellow—Power supply critical event causing a shutdown
• Flashing yellow—PSU warning event; power continues to
operate
LOCATOR LED/System Beacon •O—Locator function disabled
• FFlashing blue with 1 sec on and 1 sec o – Locator function
enabled
• Flashing blue with 2 sec on and 1 sec o – system in standby
Temperature status LED •O - system o or in standby
• Solid green—temperature is normal
• Solid yellow—temperature is at the limit
• Flashing yellow—temperature is over the limit
RJ-45 Ethernet LED •O—no link and no activity detected
• On—Activity on the port
• Solid yellow—Link operating at a lower speed
• Solid green—Link operating at a maximum speed—1G
• Flashing green—Port activity
Table 2. System management Ethernet port LEDs
LED Description
Link LED •O—No link
• Solid green—Link operating at a maximum speed,
autonegotiated/forced or 1G
• Solid yellow—Link operating at a lower speed, autonegotiated/
forced or 10/100M
Activity LED •O—No link
• Flashing green—Port activity
Table 3. SFP+ port LEDs
LED Description
Link/Activity LED •O—No link
• Solid green—Link operating at maximum speed, 10G
• Solid yellow—Link operating at a lower speed, 1G
• Flashing green—port activity for 10G
• Flashing yellow—port activity for 1G
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Pre-requisites
NOTE: For detailed installation instructions, see Site preparations and VEP4600 installation.
The following is a list of components required for successful platform installation:
• VEP4600 platform
• AC country- and regional-specic cables to connect the AC power source to each of the platforms’ AC power supplies
• Two-post rail kit mounting brackets for rack installation, included
• Screws for rack installation
• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers, not included
• M2 Philips drive at head screwdriver, not included
• Ground cable screws (included) for L-bracket—order separately
• M3 ground lug assembly kit screw, depending on your platform
•Copper/ber cables
Other optional components are:
•UL-certied ground lug assembly kit with bracket
• Extra mounting brackets for the 4-post mount
• Extra power supply unit
• Extra fan module
VEP4600 congurations
You can order the VEP4600 in the following conguration:
• VEP4600 AC normal airow: two 10GbE SFP+ and four 1000 Base-T ports, one or two AC power supplies, and four or ve AC normal
fan subsystems with airow from the I/O side to the power supply side, depending on the conguration.
– Sixteen-core systems use ve fans and two PSUs.
– Eight-core systems use four fans and one PSU.
– Four-core systems use four fans and one PSU.
Luggage tag
The VEP4600 has a pull-out tag, known as a luggage tag, on the I/O-side of the platform. The front of the luggage tag includes platform ID
information.
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Figure 5. VEP4600 luggage tag
1SVC tag 2 MAC address
3 PPID 4 Express service code
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Site preparations
VEP4600 is universal customer premise equipment (uCPE). To connect the service provider edge or enterprise branch to the cloud, use
VEP4600 to host multiple virtual network functions (VNFs), such as SD-WAN, routing, rewall, and deep-packet inspection.
For more information about platform specications, see Specications.
NOTE: Install the VEP4600 in a rack or cabinet before installing the components.
Topics:
• Site selection
• Cabinet placement
• Rack mounting
• Platform ground
• Fans and airow
• Power
• Storing components
Site selection
Install the platform equipment in restricted access areas.
A restricted access area is one in which service personnel can only gain access using a special tool, lock, key or other means of security.
The authority responsible for the location controls access to the restricted area.
Ensure that the area where you install your platform meets the following safety requirements:
• Near an adequate power source. Connect the platform to the appropriate branch circuit protection according to your local electrical
codes.
• Platform environmental temperature range is from 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F).
• Relative humidity is from 5 to 85 percent noncondensing, continuously.
• In a dry, clean, well-ventilated, and temperature-controlled room, away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight.
• Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise.
• Inside the restricted access area, positioned in a rack or cabinet, or on a desktop with adequate space in the front, back, and sides for
proper ventilation and access.
• Install the platform in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.
For more information about platform storage and environmental temperatures, see Specications.
Cabinet placement
Install the VEP4600 only in indoor cabinets designed for use in a controlled environment.
Do not install the platform in outside cabinets. For cabinet placement requirements, see Site selection.
The cabinet must meet minimum size requirements. Airow must be in accordance with the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard.
Ensure that there is a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) between the intake and exhaust vents and the cabinet wall.
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Site preparations 13

Rack mounting
When you prepare your equipment rack, ensure that the rack is grounded.
Ground the equipment rack to the same ground point the power service in your area uses. The ground path must be permanent.
Platform ground
Dell EMC recommends you ground your platform. Use the VEP4600 in a common bond network (CBN).
Connect the grounding cables as described in VEP4600 installation.
Fans and airow
The VEP4600 supports an AC normal fan unit with fan airow from the I/O to the PSU.
Fan combinations
For proper ventilation, position the platform in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around the
exhaust vents. When you install two VEP4600 platforms near each other, to permit proper airow, position the two platforms at least 5
inches (12.7 cm) apart. The fan speed varies based on internal temperature monitoring. The VEP4600 never intentionally turns o the fans.
For more information, see Fans.
Power
Connect the platform to the applicable power source using the appropriate power cable. An AC power cable is included with the platform.
When installing an AC platform, follow the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where applicable.
The platform is powered-up when you connect the power cable between the platform and the power source. For more information, see
Power supplies.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the power cable before you service the power supply slots. The platform has multiple power
cables. Before servicing, ensure that all power cables are disconnected.
CAUTION: Use the power supply cable as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is located and installed near
the equipment and is easily accessible.
Processor power on/o button
The processor power on/o button is on the I/O-side of the platform.
• To turn on the processor, hold the button down for one second.
• To turn o the processor, hold the button down for ve seconds.
CAUTION: Always turn o the processor correctly. For the processor to boot up correctly after a platform turn o, hold the
processor power on/o button down for ve seconds.
NOTE: Before you unplug the platform power cable, either turn o the processor using the software console or hold the
processor power on/o button down for ve seconds.
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Storing components
If you do not install your VEP4600 and components immediately, properly store the platform and all optional components using these
guidelines:
• Storage location temperature must remain constant. The storage range is from -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
• Store on a dry surface or oor, away from direct sunlight, heat, and air conditioning ducts.
• Store in a dust-free environment.
NOTE: ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap
when handling the VEP4600 and accessories. After you remove the original packaging, place the VEP4600 and components on
an anti-static surface.
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VEP4600 installation
To install the VEP4600, complete the installation procedures in the order presented in this section.
Always handle the platform and components with care. Avoid dropping the platform or its eld replaceable units (FRUs).
NOTE: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when
handling the VEP4600 and components. As with all electrical devices of this type, take all the necessary safety precautions to
prevent injury when installing this platform.
Topics:
• Unpack
• Ground lug
• Rack or cabinet hardware installation
• Two-post installation
• Four-post installation
• Optics installation
• Platform power-up
Unpack
Unpack the platform carefully.
NOTE: Before unpacking the platform, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of damage.
When unpacking the platform, make sure that the following items are included:
• One VEP4600
• One RJ-45 to DB-9 female cable
• Two-post rail kit; no tools required
• One or two country- or region-specic AC power cords, depending on the conguration
•VEP4600 Setup Guide
•Safety and Regulatory Information
•Warranty and Support Information
1 Place the container on a clean, at surface and cut all straps securing the container.
2 Open the container or remove the container top.
3 Carefully remove the platform from the container and place it on a secure and clean surface.
4 Remove all packing material.
5 Inspect the product and accessories for damage.
Ground lug
Dell EMC recommends you ground your switch; however, grounding is optional and the ground lug assembly kit is not included with the
switch. The ground lug must be a UL-recognized, crimp-type lug. To order a UL-certied ground lug with bracket, contact your Dell EMC
sales representative.
NOTE: The ground cable is not included with the switch.
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NOTE: For AC-powered platforms, although the third conductor of the AC power cord provides a ground path, Dell EMC
recommends grounding your platform with a dedicated ground wire.
To attach a ground lug assembly to the switch, use the included two M3 ground lug bracket screws. The switch ships with the M3 ground
lug bracket screws attached.
CAUTION: Grounding conductors must be made of copper. Do not use aluminum conductors.
NOTE: Coat the one-hole lug with an anti-oxidant compound before crimping. Also, bring any unplated mating surfaces to a
clean nish and coat with an antioxidant before mating. Plated mating surfaces must be clean and free from contamination.
NOTE: The rack installation ears are not suitable for grounding.
Before you install the switch into the dual-tray:
1 Cut the ground cable (not included) to the desired length. The cable length must facilitate proper operation of the fault interrupt
circuits. Use the shortest cable route allowable.
2 Unscrew the two attached M3 screws and set aside.
3 Attach the ground lug and bracket to the switch using the M3 screws.
Order a UL-certied GND lug with bracket separately.
Figure 6. VEP4600 ground lug attached
4 Attach the other end of the ground cable to a suitable ground point such as the rack or cabinet.
Rack or cabinet hardware installation
You may either place the platform on a rack shelf or mount the platform directly into a 19" wide, EIA-310- E-compliant rack.
The platform includes two-post rail assemblies.
WARNING: This document is a condensed reference. Read the safety instructions in your
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory
information booklet before you begin.
NOTE: The illustrations in this document are not intended to represent a specic platform.
NOTE: Do not the use the mounted two-post rails as a shelf or a workplace.
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Rack mount safety considerations
• Rack loading—Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, possibly damaging the equipment and causing
personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount the components starting at the bottom of the rack,
then work to the top. Do not exceed your rack’s load rating.
• Power considerations—Connect only to the power source specied on the unit. When you install multiple electrical components in a
rack, ensure that the total component power ratings do not exceed the circuit capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension
cords present re and shock hazards.
• Elevated ambient temperature—If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than the room ambient temperature. Use care not to exceed the 45°C maximum ambient temperature of the platform.
• Reduced air ow—Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of airow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
• Reliable earthing—Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to the supply connections other than
the direct connections to the branch circuit, for example, use of power strips.
• Do not mount the equipment with the back panel facing downward.
Two-post installation
To easily congure your rack for installation of the VEP4600, use the two-post rack mounting system provided. To complete this
installation, supply four rack-mounting screws.
To begin installation, separate each rail assembly by sliding the inside rail out of the outside rail.
NOTE: For more installation instructions, see the installation labels attached to the rail assembly.
Figure 7. Two-post rail
1U front-rack installation
1 Attach the inner platform rails to the VEP4600.
Line up the half-holes on the rail with the mounting heads on the platform and attach the rail to the platform. Slide the rail back until it
locks into place.
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Figure 8. Platfrom rail attachment
2 Repeat on the other side of the platform.
3 Attach the outer platform rails to the two-post rack rails using two user-supplied screws on each side.
4 After you install both rails, line up the platform rails with the installed rack rails. Slide the platform in until it is ush with the front of
rack.
About three inches before you fully insert your platform, the rail locking feature engages to keep the platform from inadvertently sliding
out and falling.
Figure 9. Platform two-post installed
NOTE: Do not the use the mounted rails as a shelf or a workplace.
To remove the platform, unscrew the rack-mounting screws and slide the platform forward.
Four-post installation
To complete this installation, supply eight rack-mounting screws.
NOTE: For more installation instructions, see the installation labels attached to the rail assembly.
1 Separate each rail assembly by sliding the inside rail out of the outside rail.
2 Attach the inner platform rails to the VEP4600.
Line up the half-holes on the rail with the mounting heads on the platform and attach the rail to the platform. Slide the rail back until it
locks into place.
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Figure 10. Platform rail attachment
3 Repeat on the other side of the platform.
4 Attach the platform rails to the four-post rack rails using two user-supplied screws on each side.
Figure 11. Platform four-post front installed
5 Slide the rear platform rail from the back to the front bracket. Secure with two user-supplied screws on each side.
Figure 12. Platform four-post rear installed
About three inches before you fully insert your platform, the rail locking feature engages to keep the platform from inadvertently sliding
out and falling.
To remove the platform, unscrew the rack-mounting screws and slide the platform forward.
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