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

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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personal injury, or death.
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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

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3Attach the grounding cable onto the ground studs. The grounding cable
must comply with your local electrical codes in size and color (typically
the color is green or green with yellow stripe),
NOTE: Grounding cables must be terminated only with a UL-
listed 2-hole lug with 1/4-inch holes on 3/4-inch spacing.
Cable Connector Required for E600i DC
4Replace the two washers and nuts.
5With a 7/16-inch box or socket wrench, tighten the nuts to 25 in-lbs.
6Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest
appropriate facility grounding post.
Step Task
0.750"
High-strand-count
conductor diameter 2 Holes
All measurements in inches.
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E1200i TeraScale and ExaScale AC Chassis Ground
E1200i TeraScale and ExaScale DC Chassis Ground
Step Task
1Locate the chassis ground connector nuts on the rear of the chassis.
2Install the grounding cables to the ground nuts. The grounding cable
must comply with your local electrical codes in size and color (typically
the color is green or green with yellow stripe).
NOTE: Grounding cables must be terminated only with a UL-
listed 2-hole lug with 1/4-inch holes on 3/4-inch spacing.
Cable Connector Required for E1200i AC
3Use ANSI UNC 1/4-20 x 12 bolt.
4Tighten the bolt (torque should not exceed 25 inch/lbs).
5Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest
appropriate facility grounding post.
Step Task
1Remove one outer nut and one washer from each of the six studs. One
nut should remain, tight on the stud. If the inner nut is loose, re-tighten it
to 25 inch/lbs, maximum.
2 Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel. The
two rightmost studs are the ground connection.
0.750"
High-strand-count
conductor diameter 2 Holes
All measurements in inches.
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Installing the Hardware 11
Installing Power Modules
This section provides instructions to install AC Power Supply Units (PSUs) and
DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs) in each E-Series system. E-Series systems
may contain only one type of power module—AC or DC.
Unless otherwise stated, each AC and DC power supply for each E-Series
system is shipped with a Dell Force10-approved power cord and only that cord
should be used to connect the power supply to the appropriate outlet.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, make sure the system is grounded
properly. If you do not ground your equipment correctly, excessive emissions
may result. Use a qualified electrician to ensure that the power cables meet
your local electrical requirements.
E300 AC Power Modules
The E300 system requires a minimum of two AC Power Supplies.
3 Install the grounding cables to the ground studs. The grounding cable must
comply with your local electrical codes in size and color (typically the
color is green or green with yellow stripe).
NOTE: Grounding cables must be terminated only with a UL-
listed 2-hole lug with 1/4-inch holes on 3/4-inch spacing.
Cable Connector Required for E1200iDC PEM
4Replace the two washers and nuts on the studs.
5With a 7/16-inch box or socket wrench, tighten the nuts (torque should
not exceed 25 inch/lbs).
6Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest
appropriate facility grounding post.
Step Task
0.750"
High-strand-count
conductor diameter 2 Holes
All measurements in inches.
0.267

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WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when
components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-
heal ground strap when handling chassis components.
CAUTION: Before removing and replacing a power supply module,
determine if the E300 is in full facility redundancy or non-redundant power.
Operating in non-redundant power will require a complete system power off
when removing and replacing a power supply.
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.
The E300 contains four power supply slots in the rear of the chassis.
Each AC power supply contains two LEDs: Status and AC.
To install an AC power supply:
Step Task
1Toggle the Standby Switch of the power supply to the standby position.
NOTE: If the E300 is already operating in redundant mode, you
can insert a new power supply without shutting down the E300.
2Slide the power supply into any open power supply slot.
CAUTION: Fill all four power supply slots with power
supplies or filler blanks before tightening the power supply
screws. Doing this ensures that each power supply is aligned
correctly. Attempting to tighten screws without all power
supply slots filled will cause misalignment with screw holes,
which might damage the chassis permanently.

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NOTE: Power modules are not field serviceable.
E300 DC Power Modules
The E300 supports a minimum of one DC PEM. You must have only one type of
power module in the chassis; you cannot install a mixture of power modules.
You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote power source (a
circuit breaker panel, for example) in your equipment rack or facility. Cables
must be sized to meet the following criteria:
• Rated for 60A service to allow for a fully loaded E300 system per NEC in the
United States or internationally, per local safety codes.
• Limit voltage drop across the cable length to 0.5V or less.
Before you make the cable connections, apply a coat of anti-oxidant paste to
unplated metal contact surfaces. 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.
3For bottom units, ensure that the EMI gasket along the edge of each
power supply is compressed smoothly before securing each power
supply into place using the captive screws.
For top units, it may be necessary to lift the unit slightly to install the
captive screws.
As a best practise, insert the two captive screws of each power supply by
hand before tightening them all.
CAUTION: Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Use no more than eight pounds of torque (light torque with a
manual screwdriver). Too much torque can damage fasteners
and that improper use of powerdrivers can cause even greater
damage.
4Plug the AC power cord into the AC power inlet in the face of the power
supply.
5Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet.
6Toggle the standby switch of the power supply to the On position.
Step Task

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NOTE: Please take precautions against over-tightening the screws or nuts on this
device.
Installing a DC PEM
Step Task
1Turn the remote power source (the circuit breaker panel) to the OFF
position.
2Turn the over current protector (located on the PEM front panel) to the
OFF position.
3Loosen the PEM safety cover retaining screw and remove the cover.
4Slide the PEM into power slot 0 or 1.
CAUTION: Fill all power supply slots with power supplies or
filler blanks before tightening the power supply screws. Doing
this ensures that each power supply is aligned correctly.
Attempting to tighten screws without all power supply slots
filled will cause misalignment with screw holes, which might
damage the chassis permanently. If you are only installing one
PEM, replace the empty slot with two blank panels. (CC-
E300-BLNK-PWR.)
5Tighten the two locking screws on each module with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver to secure the PEM in place. As a best practise, insert all
screws before tightening each one.
6Remove the outer nut and washer from each of the remaining studs.
7Connect the -48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote
power sources.
a Verify that the remote power source is in the OFF position.
b Locate the appropriate studs on the PEM front panel. The two top
studs are the return (+) connection. The cable attached to these studs
is typically red. The two bottom studs on the PEM are the -48 VDC (-
) connection. The cable attached to these studs is typically black.
Power 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.
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).

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E600i AC Power Modules
The E600i requires a minimum of two AC Power Supplies.
The chassis has four power supply slots. You may install AC power supplies in
any slot.
WARNING: Class 1 laser product.
The 2500W AC Power Supply Unit is capable of operating at either 100 VAC or
220 VAC.
CAUTION: Before removing and replacing a power supply unit, determine if
the E600i is in full redundancy or non-redundant mode. Operating in non-
redundant mode will require a complete system power off when removing and
replacing a power supply.
NOTE: Do not mix power supply versions. Installing a 2500W-AC2 power supply
into a chassis with 2500W-AC power supplies already installed may result in
unpredictable behavior. FTOS will declare an alarm when the PSUs are mixed.
To install an AC power supply:
8Replace the safety cover and tighten the captive screw with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver.
9Turn the Over Current Protector to the ON position.
10 Turn the remote power source (the circuit breaker panel) to the ON
position.
Power Supply Input Minimum (N) Redundancy
220 VAC 3 N+1
100 VAC 2 N+1
Step Task
1Verify that the power switch on the power supply is in the OFF position.
2Orient the power supply handle to the left, and slide the backplane
connector end into a power supply slot.
Step Task

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E600i DC Power 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.
You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote power source in your
equipment rack. Verify that your cables are:
• Rated for at least 80A service to allow for a fully loaded E600i system at low
input voltage per your local electrical codes.
• Limit voltage drop across the cable length to 0.5V or less.
Before you make the cable connections, apply a coat of anti-oxidant paste to
unplated metal contact surfaces.
File unplated connectors, braided straps, and bus bars to a shiny finish. It is not
necessary to file and coat tinned connectors or other plated connection surfaces,
such as on the PEM studs.
Installing a DC PEM
3Secure the power supply into place by tightening the two locking screws
to 5 in-lbs.
4Plug an AC power cord into the socket on the front of the unit:
a Loosen the power cord retainer thumb screw.
b Rotate the retainer clockwise away from the socket and plug the
power cord into the socket.
c Rotate the retainer counter clockwise over the power cord, and
tighten the thumb screw to secure the power cord.
5Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
6Toggle the power supply switch to the ON position, and verify that
Status LED lights green.
Step Task
1Make sure that the remote power source (the circuit breaker panel) is in
the OFF position.
2Make sure that the over current protector (located on the PEM front
panel) is in the OFF position.
Step Task

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E1200i AC Power Modules
When installing the AC power supplies in the E1200i system, make note of the
following:
• E1200i ExaScale AC system: The E1200i AC system requires a minimum of
3 AC power supplies in a shelf (0, 1, 2 or 3, 4, 5) to operate. For full
redundancy use 6 power supplies so that if one power supply fails in one
shelf, the system remains operational operates with the 3 power supplies in
the other shelf. To comply with safety agency and EMI regulations, you must
install the AC-cord retainer over all power cords. The E1200i AC chassis
contains 6 AC power supply slots.
• E1200iTeraScale AC system: The E1200i AC 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 AC-cord retainer over all
power cords. The E1200i AC chassis contains six AC power supply slots.
NOTE: If you are installing only two power supplies, they must be installed in the
same row. FTOS will generate an error message if the two power supplies are not in
the same row.
NOTE: The On/Standby switch disconnects power to the rest of the chassis from
all 6 AC power supplies. When the AC cord is attached, power supply fans will
spin and the LEDs will indicate status while the On/Standby switch is in Standby.
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 arcing and discoloration of the supply and
the chassis pins, please wait for the fans to stop rotating before reinserting the
supply.
3Loosen the retaining screw and remove PEM safety cover.
4Slide the backplane connector end of the PEM into Power Supply Slot 1
or 3. Secure the PEM to the chassis by tighten the two locking screws.
Step Task
1Make sure that the On/Standby switch, located on the left side of plug
AC-0, is in the Standby (up) position.
Step Task

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WARNING: Leakage Current (High Touch Current) in AC-powered systems:
AC power cords are secured to the power inlet using the provided brackets.
The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets by the qualified
chassis installer or a qualified electrician.
E1200i DC Power Modules
The E1200i DC 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 containing a PEM. Connect the PEMs to the appropriate branch circuit
protection as defined by local electrical codes.
The E1200i DC chassis contains two DC PEM slots.
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 meet the following criteria:
• Rated for at least 150A service to allow for a fully loaded E1200i DC system
at low input voltage per your local electrical codes.
• Limits voltage drop across the cable length to 0.5V or less.
Before you make the cable connections, apply a coat of antioxidant paste to un-
plated metal contact surfaces. File un-plated connectors, braided straps, and bus
bars to a shiny finish. It is not necessary to file and coat tinned connectors or
other plated connection surfaces, such as on the E1200i DC PEM studs.
2Loosen the cord retainers locking screws (if needed) and tilt the AC-
cord retainer up approximately 15 degrees and gently slide the cover
away from the chassis.
3Slide the power supplies into their slots until the module front is flush
with the shelf front.
4Connect the Power Supply cord to the designated socket.
5Re-install the AC-cord Retainer by tilting approximately 15 degrees and
gently sliding in the long edge just above the AC cords.
6Secure the retainer by tighten the locking screws on either side of the
retainer.
Step Task