Dell Networking S6000 System User manual

Dell Networking
S6000 System
Getting Started Guide
Publication Date: October 2013
Regulatory Model: S6000

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Contents
Contents 1
1 About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Utility Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unpacking the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Unpacking Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing an AC or DC Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rack Mount the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rack Mounting Safety Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Dell ReadyRails System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chassis Physical Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Environmental Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Contents
2Contents
6 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Navigating CLI Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Console Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuring Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuring a Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Accessing the System Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring the Management Port IP Address . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring the Management Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configuring the Username and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configuring the Enable Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Creating a Port-based VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Assigning Interfaces to a VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Assigning an IP Address to a VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting the S6000 to the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

About this Guide 1
1
About this 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 in Table 1-1 .
Table 1-1. S6000 Documents
Information Documentation
Hardware installation and power-up
instructions Installing the S6000 System
Software configuration FTOS Configuration Guide for the S6000
System
Command line interface FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for
the S6000 System
Latest updates FTOS Release Notes for the S6000 System

2About this Guide

Introduction 3
2
Introduction
This document provides basic information about the S6000 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 S6000 System, which is available on the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com/support.
This document contains the following sections:
•Hardware Overview
•Installation
•Technical Specifications
•Installing the Software
Product Description
The S6000 is a fully featured switch/router one rack unit (RU) system that you
can deploy as a spine, leaf, or top of rack (ToR) device where you require 10Gb
and/or 40Gb connections. It contains 32 ports of 40G that you can use to create a
configuration of 96 ports of 10G small form-factor pluggable plus (SFP+) (using
breakout cables) and eight ports of 40G quad small form-factor pluggable
(QSFP).
The S6000 switch runs the Dell Networking operating system (FTOS),
providing switching, bridging, and routing functionality for transmitting data,
storage, and server traffic.
In a data center network, the S6000 switch provides converged network support
and interoperates with Dell Networking and third-party network devices. The
switch supports data center bridging (DCB) features and optimizes connectivity
between servers and storage devices using Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
and internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) links.

4Introduction
By providing increased 40GbE bandwidth for device interconnection in a shared
network storage environment, with the possibility of splitting 40GbE quad small
form-factor pluggable plus (QSFP+) uplinks into 10GbE SFP+ connections, the
S6000 switch is perfectly positioned to help transition a data center with
multiple speed requirements.

Hardware Overview 5
3
Hardware Overview
This section contains information about device characteristics and modular
hardware configurations for the S6000 switch.
The S6000 has the following physical dimensions:
• 434 x 460 x 43.5 mm (W x D x H).
• 17.09 x 18.11 x 1.71 inches (W x D x H).
The S6000 has a chassis design with 1280Gbps switching bandwidth as listed
below:
• 32 port 40G QSFP+
• Up to 96 10G ports with QSFP+ breakout
The system also provides one RS-232 interface RJ-45 YOST console port and a
dedicated Ethernet management port for out-of-band (OOB) management
functions.
The S6000 has the following features:
• Supports one universal serial bus (USB-A) port
• Supports one USB-B console port
• Thirty-two 40Gbps QSFP ports for 40Gbps transceivers
• On-board high-performance central processing unit (CPU) system with large
memory
• Temperature monitoring
• Software-readable thermal monitor
• Real time clock (RTC) support
• Hot-plugging redundant power supply
• Current monitoring for power management
• Three removable fan modules
• Standard 1U chassis high

6Hardware Overview
I/O Panel
The I/O panel includes:
• Thirty-two fixed QSFP+ ports
• One USB-A 2.0 port
• One USB-B serial console port
• One RS-232 serial console port
• One 10/100/1000BaseT (RJ-45) Ethernet management port
Figure 3-1 shows the S6000 I/O panel.
Figure 3-1. S6000 I/O Panel
1 - System LED
2 - 32 QSFP+ Ports
3 - Serial Console
4 - Reset
5 - Stack ID
6 - USB-A
7 - USB-B Console
8 - Management
NOTE: The system light emitting diodes (LEDs) are on the I/O panel. The fan tray
power indicators are on the Utility panel.

Hardware Overview 7
Utility Panel
The Utility panel side contains the fan and power modules. Figure 3-2 shows the
S6000 power supplies and fan modules.
Figure 3-2. S6000 Power Supplies and Fan Modules
1 - PSU 0
2 - Fan Modules 0-2
3 - PSU 1
Power Supplies
The S6000 supports two hot-swappable PSUs. The S6000 supports AC and DC
power supplies with two air-flow directions (I/O to PSU and PSU to I/O). Two
PSUs are required for full redundancy, but the system can operate with a single
PSU.
NOTE: If you use a single PSU, install a blank plate in the other PSU slot. Dell
Networking recommends using power supply 1 (PSU1) as the blank plate slot.
The PSUs are field replaceable. When running with full redundancy (two power
supplies installed and running), you can remove and replace one PSU while the
other PSU is running without disrupting traffic.
The S6000 does not support mixing PSU types. You cannot replace an AC PSU
with a DC PSU and you cannot replace an AC-R PSU with a DC-R PSU.

8Hardware Overview
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components
are mishandled.Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap
when handling the S6000 and its components.
CAUTION: To prevent electrical shock, ensure the S6000 is grounded
properly. If you ground your equipment correctly, excessive emissions may
result. To ensure the power cables meet your local electrical requirements, use
a qualified electrician.
Fans
The S6000 supports three hot-swappable fans that provide cooling for the
system. The S6000 has stock keeping units (SKUs) that support the following
configurations. Installation of the fans is done as part of the factory install based
on SKU type. The PSUs are installed at the customer site (refer to Power
Supplies ).
• AC PSU with fan airflow from I/O to PSU
• AC PSU with fan airflow from PSU to I/O
• DC PSU with fan airflow from I/O to PSU
• DC PSU with fan airflow from PSU to I/O
All fans and PSUs in a configuration must be in the same airflow direction.
Should a mixed airflow configuration happen, the software notifies you of the
invalid configuration.
The S6000 supports three fan trays with airflow directions from I/O to Utility or
Utility to I/O. The PSU airflow directions are indicated with stickers on PSUs.

Hardware Overview 9
System Status
You can view S6000 status information in several ways, including LEDs and
boot menu options. You can also view status information through the command
line interface (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 S6000
System.
As shown in Figure 3-3 , the S6000 includes LED displays on both the I/O and
PSU side of the chassis.
Figure 3-3. S6000 PSU and Fan Tray LEDs
1- Fan Tray 0-2 LEDs
2 - PSU 0-1 LEDs

10 Hardware Overview
1 - Serial Console
2 - Master LED
3 - Power LED
4 - Fan Status LED
5 - Locator LED
6 - Stack ID
7 - USB-A
8 - USB-B Console
9 - Management
Table 3-1 lists the LED definitions for the S6000 system. This includes system,
PSU, and fan status.

Hardware Overview 11
NOTE: When one of the FAN LEDs on the utility side indicates failure, the fan
LED on the I/O panel displays yellow.
Table 3-1. System LED indicators
Feature Detailed Description Comment
System LED
• Solid green–Normal operation. CLI
prompt available
• Blinking green–Boot-up in progress
• Solid yellow–Major Fault. Displays
summary of all major faults within the
system; the faults are traffic affecting
• Blinking yellow–Minor Fault. Displays
summary of all minor faults within the
system; the faults are not traffic affecting
I/O side
Power LED
•Off–No power
• Solid Yellow–POST in progress
• Solid green–Normal operation (dual or
single supply)
• Blinking yellow–One of the power
supplies has failed
I/O side
FAN LED
• Solid green–Fan powered and running at
the expected rpm
• Solid yellow–Fan failed including
incompatible airflow direction when PSU
or fan trays of differing airflows are
inserted in the same chassis
I/O side
MASTER LED
• Solid green–System in stacking Master
mode
• Off – Switch in Slave mode
I/O side
LOCATOR LED
• Off – No power
• Blinking blue – Locator function is
enabled
• Off – Locator function is disabled
I/O side
7-DIGIT Stack LED It indicates a number for stacking. I/O side

12 Hardware Overview
The S6000 supports splitting a single 40G QSFP+ port into four 10G SFP+ ports
using one of the supported breakout cables. When you use the fanout feature, the
40G QSFP+ port is deleted and four10G SFP+ ports are created.
QSFP+ ports have eight LEDs associated with each stack of two ports; four for
the top and four for the bottom ports. You can configure each port as a single
40G port or four10G ports. When configured as a 40G port, only the first of the
four LEDs is used. When configured as four 10G ports, all four LEDs are used
to indicate the status. Table 3-2 lists the LED status.
Table 3-2. 40G QSFP+/ 4x10G SFP+ Ethernet Port LEDs
Table 3-3. Management Ethernet Port LEDs
Feature Detailed Description
Link/Activity LED
• Off – No Link
• Blinking green – Transmit/Receive is active
• Solid green – Link up at 40Gbps/10Gbps speed
Feature Detailed Description
Link LED
• Off – No Link
• Solid green –Link on 10/100M/1G speed
Activity LED • Off – No Link
• Blinking green – Transmit/Receive is active

Installation 13
4
Installation
Unpacking the Switch
This section describes the package contents and the steps to unpack the S6000
switch.
Package Contents
When unpacking each switch, make sure that the following items are included:
• One S6000 switch
• One RJ-45 to DB-9 female cable
• Two sets of rail kits (no tools required)
• Two PSUs
• One AC power cord (country/region specific)
• Getting Started Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Warranty and Support Information
• Software License Agreement
Unpacking Steps
NOTE: Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report
any evidence of damage.
Step Task
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 the switch 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.

14 Installation
Installing an AC or DC Power Supply
To install an AC or DC power supply, follow these steps.
NOTE: The PSU slides into the slot smoothly. Do not force the PSU into a slot as
this may damage the PSU or the S6000 chassis.
NOTE: Ensure that the PSU is correctly installed. When the PSU is correctly
installed, the power connector is on the left side of the PSU and the status LED is at
the bottom of the PSU.
NOTE: If you use a single PSU, install a blank plate in the other PSU slot. Dell
Networking recommends using power supply 1 (PSU1) as the blank plate slot.
Step Task
1Remove the PSU slot cover from the S6000 (the PSU side of switch). You may
select either of the two PSU slots.
2Remove the PSU from the electro-static bag.
3Insert the PSU into the switch PSU slot (insert the PSU exposed PCB edge
connector first).
The PSU slot is keyed such that the PSU can only be fully inserted in one
orientation.
1 - Slot 1
2 - PSU1
When the PSU is installed correctly, it snaps into place and is flushed with the
back of the switch.

Installation 15
NOTE: The system powers up as soon as the cables are connected between the
power supply and the power source.
Rack Mount the Switch
You may either place the switch on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly
into a 19" wide, EIA-310-E-compliant rack (four-post, two-post, or threaded
methods). The Dell ReadyRails™ system is provided for 1U front-rack, and
two-post installations. The ReadyRails system includes two separately packaged
rail assemblies and two rails that are shipped attached to the sides of the switch.
WARNING: This is a condensed reference. Read the safety instructions in your
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory information booklet before you begin.
CAUTION: Do not use the mounted Ready-Rails as a shelf or a workplace.
NOTE: The illustrations in this document are not intended to represent a specific
switch.
Rack Mounting Safety Considerations
• Rack loading — Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf
or rack failure, causing damage to the equipment and 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 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 fire and shock
hazards.
4Plug in the appropriate cord (AC 3 prong or DC wiring) from the switch PSU to
the external power source (either an AC wall outlet or a DC rack bus bar).
5If you have a redundant PSU (a second PSU), repeat steps 1 through 4 above
using the second PSU slot on the S6000 switch.
Step Task (continued)

16 Installation
• 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.
• 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 rear panel facing in the downward
position.
Installing the Dell ReadyRails System
The ReadyRails rack mounting system is provided to easily configure your rack
for installation of your switch. You can install the ReadyRails system using the
1U tool-less method or one of three possible 1U tooled methods (two-post flush
mount, two-post center mount, or four-post threaded).
1U Tool-less Configuration (Four-Post Square Hole or Unthreaded Round Hole):
1 With the ReadyRails flange ears facing outward, place one rail between the
left and right vertical posts.Align and seat the rear flange rail pegs in the rear
vertical post flange. In Figure 4-1, item 1 shows how the pegs appear in both
the square and unthreaded round holes.