Dell Networking S5000 User manual

Dell Networking S5000
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: S5000

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Getting Started Guide
This document is intended as a Getting Started Guide to get new systems up and running and ready for configuration.
For complete installation and configuration information, refer to the documents listed below:
Table 1. S5000 Documents
Information Documentation
Hardware installation and power-up instructions Installing the S5000 Switch
Software configuration FTOS Configuration Guide for the S5000 Switch
Command line interface FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for the S5000
Switch
Latest updates FTOS Release Notes for the S5000 Switch
Introduction
This document provides basic information about the S5000 switch, including how to install the switch and perform the
initial configuration.
For information about how to configure and monitor switch features, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for the S5000
Switch , which is available on the Dell Support website at http://www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Product Description
The S5000 is part of Dell Networking's S-Series switches for Data Center Top of Rack (ToR) switches.
The S5000 is purpose-built to provide architectural flexibility for unified and virtualized environments. It is a 10G ToR
solution that enables converged local area networks (LAN) and storage area networks (SAN) in the same box. The S5000
delivers Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel (FC) capability in a one rack unit (RU) ToR switch form
factor.
The S5000 supports Data Center Bridging (ETS/PFC/DCBX), FCoE Transit (FIP Snooping), NPIV Proxy Gateway (NPG), and
Internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) storage traffic. The S5000 also provides aggregation and convergence
functionality using pluggable modules for flexible configuration.
Unpacking the Switch
The S5000 and its accessories are shipped in multiple boxes. Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and
immediately report any evidence of damage. Verify that you have received your ordered items. For example, if you order
one S5000 switch, the following items are included.
WARNING: If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller for
instructions.
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-
preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S5000 and its components.
• One S5000 switch
• Two Fans
• Two Power Supplies (either AC or DC)
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• One rail kit (#1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers required)
• Screws for rack installation
• Two to Four I/O Modules (according to order)
• Two Blanks
• One RJ-45 to DB-9 female cable
• Two AC or DC power cords for AC or DC units (country/region specific)
• Getting Started Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Warranty and Support Information
• Software License Agreement
1. Place the container on a clean, flat surface and cut all straps securing the container.
2. Open the container or remove the container top.
3. Carefully remove all components from the container and place it on a secure and clean surface.
4. Remove all packing material.
5. Inspect the switch and accessories for damage.
Important Points Before You Continue
• Identify the I/O and Utility panel on the chassis. The I/O panel has four fixed 40GbE ports on the right side of the
panel, refer to Figure 1. The Utility panel has the power supply slots, LEDs, and USB slots on the left side of the
panel, refer to Figure 3.
• Identify slots 0, 1, 2, and 3 on the I/O panel, refer to Figure 2. You can insert a Fibre Channel module only in slot 0.
You can install the Ethernet modules in slots 0, 1, 2, and 3.
• Identify slots 0, 1, 2, and 3 on the Utility panel, refer to Figure 3. You can insert Power supply units (PSUs) only in
slots 0 and 3. You can insert the Fan modules in any of the slots.
Figure 1. S5000 I/O and Utility Panels
1. I/O panel
2. Utility panel
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3. Four 40GbE QSFP+ ports (each port ALSO supports 4 × 10GbE mode)
Hardware Installation Overview
To install the S5000, follow these steps:
1. Attach the mounting brackets.
2. Install the S5000 chassis into a 4–post rack or cabinet.
3. Ground the rack.
4. Install the Ethernet and/or Fibre Channel modules (Fibre Channel module must be installed only in slot 0).
5. Install the power supplies.
6. Secure the power cables.
7. Install the fan modules.
8. Install the SFP+ and QSFP+ optics.
9. Supply power and power up the system.
Hardware Overview
This section contains information about device characteristics and modular hardware configurations for the S5000.
The S5000 has the following physical dimensions:
• Height: 1.71 inches (43.5 mm)
• Width: 17.4 inches (441.9 mm)
• Depth: 28 inches (711.2 mm)
The S5000 has a chassis design with 640Gbps switching bandwidth.
The system also provides one DB9 RS-232 console port with YOST RJ-45 pinout and a dedicated Ethernet service port for
out-of-band (OOB) management functions.
I/O Panel
All fixed data ports (4 × 40GbE quad small form-factor pluggable plus [QSFP+] ports) and the four slots for pluggable
modules are on the I/O panel.
The I/O panel includes:
• Pluggable Modules
– 12-Port Ethernet Module (1G/10G speeds)
– 12-Port Fibre Channel Module (2G/4G/8G speeds)
• 4 × 40GbE QSFP+ Ports and light emitting diodes (LEDs)
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Figure 2. S5000 I/O Panel
1. Slot 0 (supports Ethernet and Fibre Channel
modules)
2. Slot 1 (supports only Ethernet modules)
3. Slot 2 (supports only Ethernet modules)
4. Slot 3 (supports only Ethernet modules)
5. Four 40GbE QSFP+ ports (each port ALSO supports
4 × 10GbE mode)
NOTE: The LED displays for the system status are on both sides of the chassis. The fan and power status LEDs are
on the Utility panel.
Utility Panel
The Utility panel side of the platform contains the fan and power modules.
Figure 3. S5000 Power Supplies and Fan Modules
1. Slot 0 (for PSU 0)
2. Slot 1 (for Fan Module 0)
3. Slot 2 (for Fan Module 1)
4. Slot 3 (for PSU 1)
5. Grab Handles
Power Supplies
The S5000 supports two hot-swappable PSUs.
NOTE: The PSUs must be installed at the customer site.
The S5000 has SKUs that support the following configurations:
• AC PSU with fan airflow from I/O to Utility
• AC-R PSU with fan airflow from Utility to I/O
• DC PSU with fan airflow from I/O to Utility
• DC-R PSU with fan airflow from Utility to I/O
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PSUs are field replaceable. To ensure power redundancy and adequate cooling, install two power supplies in the
switch. When running with full redundancy (two PSUs installed and running), you can remove and replace one PSU
while the other PSU is running without disrupting traffic.
Fans
The S5000 supports two fan trays with airflow directions from I/O to Utility or Utility to I/O.
Do not mix I/O to Utility and Utility to I/O airflows in a single S5000 chassis. All fans and PSUs in a configuration must be
in the same airflow direction. If you create a mixed airflow configuration, the software notifies you of the invalid
configuration.
The fans must be installed at the customer site.
Port Numbering Convention
Even-numbered ports are at the bottom of the I/O panel and for modules odd-numbered ports are at the top of the I/O
panel.
Figure 4. Port Numbering
The previous figure shows the fixed four 40GbE data ports (ports 48, 52, 56, and 60) and the four slots for pluggable
modules on the S5000 I/ O panel. You can also use the 40GbE ports in 4 × 10GbE mode.
The S5000 supports the following possible modules:
• 12-Port Ethernet Module (1G/10G speeds) (slot 0, 1, 2, or 3)
• 12-Port Fibre Channel Module (2G/4G/8G speeds) (slot 0)
The valid slot numbers are stack-unit numbers (from 0 to 11). The valid port numbers for each interface type are:
• 1GbE: Ports 0 to 47
• 10GbE: Ports 0 to 63
• 40GbE: Ports 48, 52, 56, and 60
• Fibre Channel: Ports 0 to 11
• Management: Port 0
System Status
You can view S5000 status information in several ways, including LEDs and through the CLI show commands and with
simple network management protocol (SNMP).
For more information about these options, refer to the FTOS Command Line Reference Guide and FTOS Configuration
Guide for the S5000 Switch .
As shown in the following figure, the S5000 includes LED displays on the I/O and Utility side of the chassis. When the
S5000 powers up or reloads, the status LED on the power supplies are solid green.
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The following table lists the LED definitions for the S5000 system.
Figure 5. System LEDs (Utility Panel) (AC Power Supplies installed)
1. Locator beacon LED
2. Alarm LED
3. System status LED
4. Master LED
5. Seven–segment display to identify Stack ID
6. PSU status LED
7. Fan status LED
NOTE: For AC PSUs, an illuminated translucent handle indicates the power status.
NOTE: For DC PSUs, the power status LED is on the upper-left corner.
Figure 6. System LEDs (I/O Panel)
1. Locator beacon LED
2. Alarm LED
3. System status LED
Table 2. System LED Displays (Utility and I/O Panel)
Label LED Color/Display Description
Locator beacon LED • Off
• Blue
• No activity
• System beacon/locator
Alarm LED • Off
• Amber solid
• Red solid
• No alarm
• Minor alarm
• Critical alarm
System status LED • Off • No power
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Label LED Color/Display Description
• Green solid
• Green blinking
• Amber solid
• Normal operation
• System is booting
• System in card problem state
Master LED
• Green solid
• Green blinking
• Off
• Switch in Stacking Master
mode OR Switch in
Standalone mode
• Switch in Stacking Standby
mode
• Switch in Stacking Member
mode
PSU status LED • Green solid
• Off
• Normal operation
• Power not present
Fan status LED • Green solid
• Off
• Normal operation
• Power not present
Figure 7. Module LEDs
1. Port locator beacon LED
2. Port link/activity LED
3. Module locator beacon LED
4. Module status LED
NOTE: The downward and upward pointing triangles denote the lower and upper port LEDs respectively.
Table 3. Ethernet Port/Module LEDs
Label LED Color/Display Description
Port locator beacon LED • Off • No activity
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Label LED Color/Display Description
• Blue • Port beacon/locator
Port link/activity LED • Off
• Green solid
• Green blinking
• No link or interface disabled
• Link present and interface
enabled (Ethernet module)
• Port has activity
Module locator beacon LED • Off
• Blue
• No activity
• Module beacon/locator
Module status LED • Off
• Green solid
• Yellow
• Module is not powered up
• Module is powered up
• Problem detected with
module
Table 4. Fibre Channel Port/Module LEDs
Label LED Color/Display Description
Port locator beacon LED • Off
• Blue
• Green
• No activity
• Port beacon/locator
• Fibre Channel mode enabled
Port link/activity LED • Off
• Green solid
• Green blinking
• No link or interface disabled
• Link present and interface
enabled
• Port has activity
Module locator beacon LED • Off
• Green
• No activity
• Module beacon/locator
Module status LED • Off
• Green solid
• Yellow
• Module is not powered up
• Module is powered up
• Problem detected with
module
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Figure 8. QSFP+ Port LEDs
1. Port link/activity LED
Table 5. 40GbE Port/Module LEDs
Label LED Color/Display Description
Port link/activity LED • Off
• Green solid
• Green blinking
• No link or interface disabled
• Link present and interface
enabled
• Port has activity
Installation
Before installing the switch, verify that you meet these guidelines:
• Enough clearance to the front of the switch so you can read the LEDs.
• AC/DC power cord reaches from the power outlet to the Utility-panel connector.
• Switch is rack-mounted before you install the power supply modules.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting. Make
sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables. If needed, allow one RU
space between devices to provide room for cabling.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 104°F (40°C). If the switch is in a closed or multirack assembly, the
temperature might be higher than normal room temperature.
• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 85 percent.
• Altitude at the installation site is below 6600 feet.
• Switch is installed in an environment as free as possible from dust and foreign conductive material (such as
metal flakes from construction activities). Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch, can
draw dust and other particles causing contaminant buildup inside the chassis, which can result in system
malfunction.
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Install the S5000 Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet
To install the S5000 system, Dell Networking recommends completing the installation procedures in the
order presented here.
NOTE: Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the S5000 chassis or its field
replaceable units.
NOTE: For proper ventilation, position the S5000 chassis in an equipment rack (or cabinet) with a minimum of 5
inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around exhaust vents. The acceptable ambient temperature ranges are listed in the
Environmental Parameters section.
CAUTION: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S5000 and its
components. As with all electrical devices of this type, take all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury
when installing this system. ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets
The S5000 is shipped with mounting brackets (rack ears) and the required screws (eight screws) for rack or cabinet
installation. The brackets are enclosed in a package with the chassis.
1. Take the brackets and screws out of their packaging.
2. Slide the mounting brackets, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 9. Slide the mounting brackets
1. Utility side of the chassis
2. Mounting Bracket
3. Holding Bracket (factory installed)
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Rack Mounting Safety Considerations
You may either place the switch on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly into a 19" wide, EIA-310-E- compliant rack.
• Rack loading — Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, which may damage
equipment and cause possible personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins.
Mount the components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do not exceed your rack load
rating.
• Power considerations — Connect only to the power source specified on the unit. When multiple electrical
components are installed in a rack, ensure that the total component power ratings do not exceed the circuit
capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire 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 40°C maximum
ambient temperature of the switch.
• Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of
the equipment is not compromised.
• Reverse air flow — Necessary clearance is required to ensure cool air intake and to avoid hot air blow out from
I/O panel.
• 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 Utility panel facing in the downward position.
WARNING: These instructions are 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 specific switch.
Installing the S5000 Chassis into a 4-Post Rack or Cabinet
NOTE: Dell Networking recommends that one person hold the S5000 chassis in place while a second person
attaches the brackets to the posts.
Attach the bracket "ears" to the rack or cabinet posts, using two screws for each bracket. Ensure the screws are
tightened firmly.
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Figure 10. Front Rack Installation
1. Screws
2. 4–Post Rack or Cabinet
3. Mounting Bracket
Rack Grounding
When you prepare your equipment rack, ensure that the rack is earth ground. You must ground the equipment rack to
the same ground point the power service uses in your area. The ground path must be permanent.
Important Points to Remember for Installing an Ethernet Module
• Installing and swapping of Ethernet modules must be done BEFORE power up. If you need to install or replace a
module, power down the system before you install or replace it. If you install or replace a module when the
system is powered up, the system does not recognize the module. Online insertion of modules can result in a
catastrophic failure.
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-
preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S5000 and its components.
NOTE: For the Ethernet module, the part name and port number are inscribed on the handle, as shown in the
following figure:
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NOTE: A blue color release latch indicates that the Ethernet module does not support hot swapping during switch
operations. Instead, you must power down the switch before removing and replacing an Ethernet module. A red
color release latch indicates that the Ethernet module supports hot swapping during switch operations.
Figure 11. Part name and Port number on the Ethernet Module Handle
1. Part Name
2. Port Number
Installing an Ethernet Module
1. Use the grab handle on the Ethernet module to slide it into the switch module slot.
2. Connect any network interface cables to the attached module.
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Figure 12. Installing an Ethernet Module
1. Release latch
2. Ethernet Module
Important Points to Remember for Installing a Fibre Channel Module
• You must insert the Fibre Channel module only in slot 0.
• Installing and swapping of Fibre Channel modules must be done BEFORE power up. If you need to install or
replace a module, power down the system before you install or replace it. If you install or replace a module
when the system is powered up, the system does not recognize the module. Online insertion of modules can
result in a catastrophic failure.
• The S5000 does not support the hot swapping of a Fibre Channel pluggable module during switch operations.
Instead, you must power down the switch before removing and replacing a Fibre Channel module.
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-
preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S5000 and its components.
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NOTE: The part name and port number of a Fibre Channel module are inscribed on the handle as shown below.
Figure 13. Part name and Port number on the Fibre Channel Module Handle
1. Part Name
2. Port Number
Installing a Fibre Channel Module
1. Use the grab handle on the Fibre Channel module to slide it into the switch module slot.
2. Connect any network interface cables to the attached module.
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Figure 14. Installing a Fibre Channel Module
1. Release latch
2. Fibre Channel Module
Important Points to Remember for Installing an AC Power Supply
• The PSU slides into the slot smoothly. Do not force a PSU into a slot as this action may damage the PSU or the
S5000 chassis.
• The S5000 supports AC and DC power supplies with two air-flow directions (I/O to Utility and Utility to I/O). The
S5000 does not support mixing PSU types, that is, you cannot replace an AC PSU with a DC PSU and an AC-R
PSU with a DC-R PSU. The fan airflow direction for both the PSUs must be the same.
• For AC PSUs, an illuminated translucent handle indicates the power status.
• To view the log messages, use the show logging command. For more information, refer to the System Logs
chapters of the FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for the S5000 Switch and FTOS Configuration Guide for the
S5000 Switch .
WARNING: Although the switch can run on one PSU, Dell Networking highly recommends using two PSUs for full
redundancy and proper cooling. If the switch needs to run with only one PSU for a time, be sure to cover the
second PSU slot opening with a blank plate to avoid overheating.
WARNING: The Utility panel consists of four slots numbered from 0 to 3. Insert PSUs in slots 0 and 3.
WARNING: The PCB edge connector is at the bottom. Avoid installing the switch upside down.
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-
preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S5000 and its components.
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CAUTION: DO NOT mix airflow directions. The airflow directions are color coded. A red label indicates that hot air
is expelled from the PSU and a blue label indicates that hot air is expelled from the I/O. Both power supplies must
use the same airflow direction (I/O to Utility or Utility to I/O). The power supplies and fans must have the same color
strap. If you mismatch the airflows, the following error message appears and the system shuts down:
00:02:19: %S5000:0 %CHMGR-2-PSU_TYPE_AIRFLOW_MISMATCH: Mismatching PSU
airflow detected. Unit 0 shall get shutdown in next 60 seconds if mismatch
not rectified. 00:02:19: %STKUNIT0-M:CP %CHMGR-1-
PSU_AIRFLOW_COMBO_MISMATCH: Major alarm: Mismatching PSU airflow detected
in unit 0
Installing an AC Power Supply
1. Remove the PSU from the electro-static bag.
2. Use the grab handle to slide the PSU into the switch PSU slot (install the PSU-exposed PCB edge connector first).
The PSU slot is keyed so that the PSU can be fully inserted in only one way. When you install the PSU correctly, it
snaps into place and is flush with the back of the switch.
Figure 15. Installing an AC Power Supply
1. Slot 0 (for AC PSU 0)
2. Release latch
3. Plug in the AC3 prong cord from the switch PSU to the external power source (the AC wall outlet).
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Figure 16. Connecting AC Power Supply Cords
1. AC3 Prong
NOTE: The system is powered-up as soon as you connect the power cord between the system and the power
source.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the power cable before you service the power supply slots.
CAUTION: Use the power supply cord as the main disconnect device on the AC system. Ensure that the
socket-outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above using the second PSU.
NOTE: Ensure that the PSU is correctly installed. When you correctly install the PSU, the power connector is on the
left side of the PSU.
Assembling and Connecting the Safety Ground Wire for DC Power Supply
WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connections
to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All
electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to servicing that
Dell Networking did not authorize is not covered by your warranty.
1. Strip the insulation from the end of the green/yellow wire, exposing approximately 4.5 mm (0.175 inch) of copper
wire.
2. Using a hand-crimping tool (Tyco Electronics, 58433-3 or equivalent), crimp the ring-tongue terminal (Jeeson
Terminals Inc., R5-4SA or equivalent) to the green/yellow wire (safety ground wire).
3. Connect the safety ground wire to the grounding post on the back of the system using a #6–32 nut equipped with a
locking washer.
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