Dell Z9000 User manual

Dell Force10 Z9000 System
Quick Start Guide
Publication Date: October 2012
Regulatory Model: Z9000

Dell Force10 Z9000 System
Quick Start Guide
Publication Date: October 2012
Regulatory Model: Z9000

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Regulatory Model: Z9000
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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 documents listed in
Table 1-1 .
Table 1-1. Z9000 Documents
Information Documentation
Hardware installation and
power-up instructions
Installing the Z9000 System
Software configuration FTOS Configuration Guide for the Z9000
System
Command line interface FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for the
Z9000 System
Latest updates FTOS Release Notes for the Z9000 System

4About this Guide

Installing the Hardware 5
1
Installing the Hardware
Perform all site preparation before installing the Z9000 system.
Installing the Z9000 Chassis in a Rack or
Cabinet
To install the Z9000 system, Dell Force10 recommends completing the
installation procedures in the order presented in this chapter.
Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the
Z9000 chassis or its Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
For proper ventilation, position the Z9000 chassis in an equipment rack (or
cabinet) with a minimum of five inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around the
exhaust vents. When you install two Z9000 systems near each other, to permit
proper airflow, position the two chassis at least five inches (12.7 cm) apart. The
acceptable ambient temperature ranges are listed in
Environmental Parameters .
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if the
components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel
ground strap when handling the Z9000 and its components.
CAUTION: Take all the necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when
installing this system.
Attach the Mounting Brackets
The Z9000 system is shipped with mounting brackets (rack ears) and the
required screws for rack or cabinet installation. The brackets are enclosed in a
package with the system.
To attach the mounting brackets, follow these steps:
Step Task
1Take the brackets and screws out of their packaging.

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Install a Chassis into the Rack or Cabinet
To install the chassis into a rack or cabinet, follow these steps:
2Attach the brackets to the sides of the chassis on either side using four
screws for each bracket.
Attach the bracket so that the “ear” faces to the outside of the chassis.
Step Task
NOTE: Dell Force10 recommends that one person hold the
Z9000 chassis in place while a second person attaches the brackets to
the posts.
1Attach the bracket "ears" to the rack or cabinet posts using two screws
for each bracket. Ensure the screws are tightened firmly. The example
here shows the mounting brackets on the I/O side, but you can use either
side.
Step Task (continued)
Rack/Cabinet
Post
Rack/Cabinet
Mounting Ears
I/O side
View from I/O side
Connect to
rack/cabinet
(ears)
View from PSU side Screws
Connect to
rack/cabinet
(ears)

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Attach a Ground Cable
Use a single M4x0.7 screw to attach a ground cable to the Z9000 system. The
ground cable is not included. To properly ground the system, Dell Force10
recommends using a 6AWG one-hole lug, #10 hole size, 63" spacing (not
included in shipping). The one-hole lug must be a UL recognized, crimp-type
lug.
NOTE: The rack installation "ears" are not suitable for grounding.
NOTE: Coat the one-hole lug with an anti-oxidant compound prior to crimping.
Bring any unplated 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.
CAUTION: Grounding conductors must be made of copper. Do not use
aluminum conductors.
To attach the ground cable, follow these steps:
Step Task
1Take the one M4x0.7 screw from the package.
2Cut the cable to the desired length. The cable length must facilitate the
proper operation of the fault interrupt circuits. Dell Force10
recommends using the shortest cable route allowable.
3Attach the one-hole lug to the chassis using the supplied screw with the
captive internal tooth lock washer. Torque the screw to 20 in-lbs.
4Attach the other end of the ground cable to a suitable ground point. The
rack installation "ears" are not a suitable grounding point.
40G/4x10G
QSFP+ ports
Grounding
point

8Installing the Hardware
Install the QSFP+ Optics
The Z9000 has 32 Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (QSFP+) optical
ports. For supported optics, refer to
http://www.force10networks.com/products/specifications.asp .
CAUTION: ESD damage can occur if the components are mishandled.
Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the
Z9000 and its components.
WARNING: When working with optical fibers, follow all the warning labels
and always wear eye protection. Never look directly into the end of a
terminated or un-terminated fiber or connector as this may cause eye damage.
To install the QSFP+ optics, follow these steps:
Splitting QSFP+ Ports to SFP+ Ports
The Z9000 system supports splitting a single 40G QSFP+ port into four 10G
Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) ports using one of the supported
breakout cables.
For the system to recognize the port type change, you must enter the stack-unit
portmode command. For example: stack-unit stack-unit port number
portmode quad
• stack-unit : Enter the stack member unit identifier of the stack member to
reset. Range: 0 to 7
•
number : Enter the port number of the 40G port to be split. Range: 0 to 124
Important Points to Know
• The unit number with the split ports must be the default (stack-unit 0). You
can verify the unit number by using the
show system brief command. If the
unit ID is different than 0, you must renumber it to 0 before the ports are split
by using EXEC mode:
stackunit id renumber 0.
Step Task
1Position the optic so it is in the correct position. The optic has a key that
prevents it from being inserted incorrectly.
2Insert the optic into the port until it gently snaps into place.
NOTE: Both rows of QSFP+ ports require that the 40G optics be
inserted with the tabs facing up.

Installing the Hardware 9
• The 40G QSFP+ port must be in a default configuration before you can split
it into four 10G SFP+ ports. When you split the port, the 40G QSFP+ port is
lost in the running configuration. Be sure to remove the port from other
L2/L3 feature configurations.
• For the change to take effect, you must reload the system after issuing the
Command Line Interface (CLI) change commands.
Install the Solid State Drive
The Z9000 includes a Solid State Drive (SSD) that acts as another storage
device. The SSD is shipped installed with the Z9000 system and is located in a
slot on the lower-right portion of the Input/Output (I/O) side of the chassis.
Power Up Sequence
Supply Power and Power Up the System
Dell Force10 recommends re-inspecting your system prior to powering up.
Verify that:
• The equipment is properly secured to the rack and properly grounded.
• The equipment rack is properly mounted and grounded.
• The ambient temperature around the system (which may be higher than the
room temperature) is within the limits specified for the Z9000.
• There is sufficient airflow around the system.
• The input circuits are correctly sized for the loads and that you use sufficient
over-current protection devices.
• All the protective covers are in place.
NOTE: For powering up an AC Power Supply Unit (PSU), a US AC power cable
is included in the shipping container. You must order all other power cables
separately.
CAUTION: ESD damage can occur if the components are mishandled.
Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the
Z9000 and its components.
When the system powers up, the fans come on at high speed. The fan speed
slows as the system boots up.

10 Installing the Hardware
The SYS LED does not light up until the boot-up sequence is complete. When
the boot-up is complete, the SYS LED is steadily lit green.
AC Power
Connect the plug to each AC power connector. Make sure the power cord is
secure.
As soon as the cable is connected between the Z9000 and the power source, the
system is powered-up; there is no on/off switch.
DC Power
To connect the DC power connector, follow these steps:
As soon as the cable is connected between the Z9000 and the power source, the
chassis is powered-up; there is no on/off switch.
Fans
The Z9000 system comes from the factory with one PSU and four fan modules
installed in the chassis. If two or more fans are installed and running, the fan
modules are hot-swappable.
The fan speed increases and decreases automatically based on the system's state
and temperature. The switch never intentionally turns off the fans. To see the log
messages, use the show logging command.
Step Task
1Remove the small plastic cover from the DC connectors.
2Ensure that the power source is turned off. Do not attach the DC cable to
the DC connectors while the power source is on.
3Attach the connectors to the PSUs. Make sure the connections are
secure.
4Replace the plastic cover over the DC connectors.

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Z9000 Specifications
Chassis Physical Design
Environmental Parameters
AC Power Requirements
Parameter Specifications
Height 3.48 inches (8.8 cm)
Width 17.32 inches (44.0 cm)
Depth 24.00 inches (61.00 cm)
Chassis weight 50.3 lbs (approx.) (22.8 kg)
Rack clearance required Front: 5-inches (12.7 cm)
Rear: 5-inches (12.7 cm)
Thermal dissipation 2692 BTU/h (789 W)
Parameter Specifications
Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
-40° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)
Maximum altitude No performance degradation to 10,000 feet
(3,048 meters)
Relative humidity 10 to 85% non-condensing
Parameter Specifications
Nominal Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum AC Power Supply Input
Current 8.00 A @ 100/120VAC 4.00 A @ 200/240 VAC
Maximum System Power Input 789 W

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DC Power Requirements
Power Supplies
The Z9000 is designed to support two hot-swappable PSUs.
NOTE: If you use a single PSU, you must install a blank plate in the other PSU
slot. Dell Force10 recommends using power supply 1 (PSU1) as the blank plate
slot.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, ensure the Z9000 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.
WARNING: ESD damage can occur if the components are mishandled.
Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the
Z9000 and its components.
Parameter Specifications
Nominal Input Voltage -40 to -60 VDC
Maximum Power Supply Input
Current 16.5 A @ -48 VDC
Maximum System Power Input 789 W

Installing the Hardware 13

14 Installing the Hardware

Installing the Software 15
2
Installing the Software
Navigating CLI Modes
The Dell Force10 Operating Software (FTOS) prompt changes to indicate the
Command Line Interface (CLI) mode. You must move linearly through the
command modes, with the exception of the end command which takes you
directly to EXEC Privilege mode and the exit command which moves you up
one command mode level.
Console Access
NOTE: You must have a password configured on a virtual terminal line before you
can Telnet into the Z9000 system. Therefore, you must use a console connection
when connecting to the system for the first time.
Serial Console
The RJ-45/RS-232 console port is labeled on the upper right-hand side as you
face the Input/Output (I/O) side of the Z9000 system.
To access the console port, follow these steps:
Step Task
1Install an RJ-45 copper cable into the console port.
2Connect the other end of the cable to the DTE terminal server.
RJ-45/RS-232
Console Port
Primary Management
(Ethernet) Port

16 Installing the Software
Accessing the RJ-45 Console Port with a DB-9 Adapter
You can connect to the console using an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and an
RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter to a terminal server (for example, a PC).
Table 2-1 lists the pin assignments.
3Keep the terminal settings on the console port as follows:
• 9600 baud rate
• No parity
• 8 data bits
•1stopbit
• No flow control
Table 2-1. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server
Z-Series
Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter Terminal Server Device
Signal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-9 Pin Signal
RTS188CTS
NC276DSR
TxD362RxD
GND 4 5 5 GND
GND 5 4 5 GND
RxD633TxD
NC724DTR
CTS817RTS
Step Task (continued)

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Default Configuration
A version of the FTOS is pre-loaded onto the Z9000 system; however, the
system is not configured when you power up for the first time (except for the
default hostname, FTOS). You must configure the system using the CLI.
Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode
To enable Layer 2 data transmissions through an individual interface, use the
switchport command in INTERFACE mode. You cannot configure switching
or Layer 2 protocols such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on an interface
unless the interface has been set to Layer 2 mode.
To enable an interface in Layer 2 mode, follow these steps:
To view interfaces in Layer 2 mode, use the show interfaces switchport
command in EXEC mode.
Configure a Host Name
The host name appears in the prompt. The default host name is FTOS. Host
names must start with a letter, end with a letter or digit, and have letters, digits,
and hyphens within the string.
To configure a host name, follow this step:
Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode
1Enable the interface. no shutdown INTERFACE
2Place the interface in
Layer 2 (switching)
mode.
switchport INTERFACE
Task Command Syntax Command Mode
Create a new host name. hostname name CONFIGURATION

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Access the System Remotely
You can configure the system to be accessed remotely by Telnet. The Z9000
system has a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is
separate from the IP routing table.
To access the system remotely, follow these steps:
Configure the Management Port IP Address
In order to access the system remotely, assign IP addresses to the management
ports.
To configure the management port IP address, follow these steps:
Step Task
1Configure an IP address for the management port ( Configure the Management
Port IP Address ).
2Configure a management route with a default gateway ( Configure the
Management Route ).
3Configure a username and password ( Configure the Username and Password ).
Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode
1Enter INTERFACE
mode for the
Management port.
interface ManagementEthernet
slot/port CONFIGURATION
2Assign an IP address
to the interface. ip address ip-address/mask INTERFACE
3Enable the interface. no shutdown INTERFACE