Dell Force10 E300 User manual

Dell Force10
E300, E600i, and E1200i
Systems
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Model: E300/E600i
TeraScale/E600i ExaScale/
E1200i TeraScale/E1200i
ExaScale

Dell Force10
E300, E600i, and E1200i
Systems
Quick Start Guide
Regulatory Model: E300/E600i
TeraScale/E600i ExaScale/
E1200i TeraScale/E1200i
ExaScale

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of your computer.
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data if instructions are not followed.
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personal injury, or death.
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Microsoft
Windows operating systems are not applicable.
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Regulatory Model: E300/E600i TeraScale/E600i ExaScale/E1200i TeraScale/E1200i ExaScale
2011 - 9 P/N 08VJV0 Rev. A00

About this Guide 3
About this Guide
This document is intended as a Quick Start Guide to get new systems up and
running and ready for configuration. For complete installation and configuration
information, refer to the following documents:
Documentation E300 E600i E1200i
Hardware
installation and
power-up
instructions
Installing and
Maintaining the
E300 System
E600i System
Installation Guide
E600i TeraScale
Installation Guide
E1200i ExaScale
Installation Guide
Installing and
Maintaining the
E1200i System
Software
configuration FTOS Configuration Guide FTOSConfiguration Guide
FTOSConfiguration
Guide for ExaScale
FTOSConfiguration
Guide
FTOSConfiguration
Guide for ExaScale
Command line
interface FTOS Command Line Reference
Guide
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide for ExaScale
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide
FTOS Command
Line Reference
Guide for ExaScale
Latest updates FTOS Release Notes
for the E-Series
TeraScale
FTOS Release Notes
for the E-Series
ExaScale
FTOS Release Notes
for the E-Series
TeraScale
FTOS Release Notes
for the E-Series
ExaScale

4About this Guide

Installing the Hardware 5
1
Installing the Hardware
This guide assumes all site preparation has been performed before installing the
chassis.
Installing the Chassis
To install an E-Series chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you complete the
installation procedures in the order presented below.
NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, the installation instructions below apply to all of
the E-Series chassis.
Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the
switch or its field replaceable units.
CAUTION: The E-Series systems are packaged in one or two separate
containers. Use an equipment lift or pallet jack to lift or install the chassis.
Lifting the system by its shelves will cause damage to the chassis.
NOTE: If you are installing the chassis without using an equipment lift or pallet
jack, remove all AC power supplies, the fan tray, line cards, RPMs and SFMs from
the chassis prior to lifting it.
CAUTION: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when
handling the chassis and its components. As with all electrical devices of this
type, take all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing
this system. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components
are mishandled.
Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar
The equipment rack shelf bar must be installed first for all of the E-Series
chassis.
Step Task
1Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack.
2Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward. The smooth side of the
bar should face outward.

6Installing the Hardware
Installing the Chassis in a Two-Post Rack
3Attach the bar to the equipment rack brackets using the mounting screws
provided by the rack manufacturer.
Step Task
1If you are center or rear mounting the chassis in a 19-inch rack, make
sure that the mounting brackets are properly positioned.
If your are mounting the chassis in a 23-inch rack, install the 23-inch
adapters.
2Using a hand cart, pallet jack, or forklift, align the rack-mount holes
with the equipment rack holes, situating the chassis on top of the
equipment rack shelf bar.
3Insert rack mounting screws in the holes that are not obscured by the
front shipping cover. Tighten the screws.
4Loosen and remove the screws attaching the front shipping cover.
Remove the cover.
5Insert the remaining rack mounting screws and tighten to secure the
chassis in the rack.
Step Task

Installing the Hardware 7
Installing E300 Chassis into Rack
Installing E600i and 1200i into Rack
Attach a Ground Cable to the Chassis
NOTE: The rack installation ears are not suitable for grounding.
CAUTION: Grounding conductors must be made of copper. Do not use
aluminum conductors.
NOTE: Coat the lugs with an anti-oxidant compound prior to crimping. Bring any
un-plated mating surfaces to a shiny finish, and coat with an anti-oxidant prior to
mating. Plated mating surfaces must be clean and free from contamination.
WARNING: You must complete the ground connection before proceeding
with the DC PEM installation. It is also recommended that you complete the
grounding before connecting the AC PSU power.
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8Installing the Hardware
E300 DC PEM Chassis Ground
E600i TeraScale and ExaScale DC Chassis Ground
Step Task
1Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel. The
two studs on the upper left are the ground connection.
2Remove all nuts and washers from the two ground studs.
3Apply a coat of anti-oxidant paste to the connector studs.
4Install the grounding cable. This cable is typically green or green and
yellow.
NOTE: Termination points require UL-listed 2-hole lug with 1/4-
inch holes on 3/4-inch spacing.
5Replace the two washers and nuts on the studs.
6Secure the nuts with a nut driver or torque wrench (not to exceed 4
ft/lbs).
7Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the appropriate
nearest grounding.
Step Task
1Remove one outer nut and one washer from each of the six studs. The
inner nut should remain tight on the stud, at no more than 25 inch-lbs.
2Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel. The
two bottom studs are the ground connection.
MAKE GROUND CONNECTION FIRST
CAUTION -CAUTION - Use copperUse copper
conductors onlyconductors only
(-) -48V cable, typically black
Ground cable, typically green or
green with yellow stripes
(+) Return cable, typically red
Over-current protector switch