Dell Force10 C150 and C300 Systems Quick Start Guide Regulatory Model: C150/C300
Dell Force10 C150 and C300 Systems Quick Start Guide Regulatory Model: C150/C300
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. If you purchased a Dell n Series computer, any references in this publication to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable.
About this Guide This document is intended as a Quick Start Guide to get new systems up and running and ready for configuration.
4 About this Guide
1 Installing the Hardware This guide assumes all site preparation has been performed before installing the chassis. Installing the Chassis To install the C150/300 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 both the C150 and C300 chassis. Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the switch or its field replaceable units.
Step 6 Task 1 Determine the chassis mounting location in the equipment rack. 2 Orient the bar with the arrows pointing upward. The smooth side of the bar should face outward. 3 Attach the bar to the equipment rack brackets using the mounting screws provided by the rack manufacturer. 4 Use an equipment lift to align the chassis rack-mount holes with the equipment rack holes, and situate the chassis on top of the equipment rack bar.
Step 5 Task Insert screws (provided with your rack) through the chassis rackmounting bracket and into the equipment rack, and tighten them.
Attach a Ground Cable to the C150/300 DC Chassis WARNING: You must complete the ground connection before proceeding with any DC PEM connection. The AC power cord is the primary ground connection for C-Series AC chassis. This procedure applies to the DC powered chassis only. 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.
Installing Power Modules NOTE: Do not mix AC and DC power supplies in the same chassis. If there is a failure in the power supply, it must be replaced. Power supplies are not field serviceable. The C150 has six power supply slots at the bottom front of the chassis. The C300 has eight power supply slots at the front-bottom of the chassis. The slots accept either AC Power Supplies (PSUs) or DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs).
Leakage Current (High Touch Current) in AC-powered systems with more than 3+1 power supplies. The power cord plugs must be secured to the building outlets by the qualified chassis installer or a qualified electrician. WARNING: The C300 operates in either of two voltage ranges. Each range supports a different power supply configuration. As a safety precaution, do not install more than the recommended maximum number of PSUs (given by the table below), as this causes high leakage current.
• To protect against high-voltage shock, install a power supply blank (CC-CBLNK-PWR) on all unused power supply slots. CAUTION: Some CH-C300 chassis may require Dell Force10 assistance when using some DC power supplies. Please contact the Dell Force10 TAC if you experience any difficulty during installation Step Task 1 Turn the remote power source (the circuit breaker panel) to the OFF position. 2 Turn the over-current switch (located on the PEM front panel) to the OFF position.
Step Task 5 Secure the PEM in place by tightening the retaining latch on each module so that the arrow points down 6 Remove the outer nuts and washers from each of the remaining studs. 7 Connect 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 right-handed studs (furthest from the GND) are the return (+48V DC) connection.
RPMs The C-Series system requires at least one Route Processor Module (RPM); two are recommended. • One RPM provides 48 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card. • Two RPMs provides 96 Gigabits of bandwidth to each line card. • Blanks are required in empty slots to control airflow for adequate system cooling, personal safety, and EMI containment during operation. All chassis slots must be installed with operational modules or blanks. Always replace cards and blank panels immediately.
Installing RPMs and Line Cards WARNING: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or foot-heel ground strap when handling RPMs or line cards. Place RPMs and line cards on an antistatic surface when they are not installed. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled. CAUTION: Unlock the levers before inserting the line card into the chassis.
Installing the Fan Tray The C-Series chassis contains one field-replaceable fan tray. There are two types of fan tray that may be installed: one contains six fans that run at varying speeds depending on system temperature; the other one contains six fans that run at a constant speed. For both types of trays, air flows through the system toward the fans (right to left) and is exhausted on fan-side of the chassis. The fan tray is accessible from the front of the chassis.
C300 0 1 2 3 R0 R1 4 5 6 7 fnC0003mp NOTE: The fan tray LED will remain lit when the chassis is powered up and the fan tray is functioning properly. Power Up Sequence Before you supply power to the chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you reinspect your equipment rack and chassis. CAUTION: Never operate the system without a fan tray. CAUTION: The C300 operates in either of two voltage ranges. Each range supports a different supply configuration.
Step 3 Task On the C150, toggle the switch on the AC power supplies to the ON (right) position. On the C300, toggle the switch on the AC power supplies to the ON (top) position. On either system, toggle the switch on the DC power Over-Current Protector ON 4 The power supply LEDs should be green. If these LEDs are not lit green: • Check that the unit is properly installed. • Verify the power source. • If the power supply cannot be verified, power off all modules and replace the unit.
Specifications Chassis Physical Design Parameter C150 Specifications C300 Specifications Height 15.7 inches (39.88 cm) 22.7 inches (57.66 cm) Width 17.5 inches (44.45 cm) 17.4 inches (37.58 cm) Depth 15.3 inches (38.86 cm) 14.4 inches (44.20 cm) Chassis weight 38 lbs (17.24 kg) with factory installed components 55 lbs (24.95 kg) with factory installed components 86.63 lbs (39.29 kg) fully loaded 152.27 lbs (69.
Parameter C150 Specifications C300 Specifications Maximum power consumption 4,420 W @ 100/120 V 8,675 W @ 100/120 V 4,319 W @ 200/240 V 8,476 W @ 200/240 V Maximum Thermal Output at 100/120 V 2,921 BTU/hour (856 W) 4,978 BTU/hour Maximum Thermal Output at 200/220 V 2,850 BTU/hour (835 W) 4.
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2 Installing the Software Navigating CLI Modes The FTOS prompt changes to indicate the 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; the exit command moves you up one command mode level. Console Access The console port is an asynchronous serial port. If you connect a device to these ports, it must be capable of asynchronous transmission. Step Task 1 Install an RJ-45 copper cable into the console port.
Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments Use the console port on the RPM of the C150 or C300 to connect to a terminal port, PC serial port, or a terminal server to configure and monitor your system. An RJ-45 Ethernet cable is required to connect to the Ethernet port. The console port is an RJ-45 and the pinouts are listed in Table 2-1. Table 2-1.
Table 2-2. Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Terminal Adapter Server Device Signal RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-9 Pin Signal GND 5 4 5 GND RxD 6 3 3 TxD DSR 7 2 4 DTR CTS 8 1 7 RTS Accessing the Console with a DB-25 Adapter You can connect to the console port using an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and an RJ-45 to a DB-25 female DTE adapter. Table 2-3.
Default Configuration A version of the Dell Force10 Operating System (FTOS) is pre-loaded onto the chassis, however the system is not configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default host name, which is Force10). You must configure the system using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Configure Layer 2 (Data Link) Mode Use the switchport command in INTERFACE mode to enable Layer 2 data transmissions through an individual interface.
The C150 and C300 systems have a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is separate from the IP routing table. Configuring the system for Telnet is a three-step process: Step Task 1 Configure an IP address for the management port. 2 Configure a management route with a default gateway. 3 Configure a username and password. Configure the Management Port IP Address Assign IP addresses to the management ports in order to access the system remotely.
Task Command Syntax Command Mode Configure an IPv4 or IPv6 management route {ipv4-address CONFIGURATION management route to the | ipv6-address}/mask gateway network from which you are accessing the system. Configure a Username and Password Configure a system username and password to access the system remotely. Task Command Syntax Configure a username username username password and password to [encryption-type] password access the system remotely.
Create a VLAN The Default VLAN is part of the system startup configuration, and is by default, VLAN 1. You may make another VLAN the Default VLAN. The Default VLAN cannot be deleted, disabled, or configured (you cannot assign it an IP address), and only untagged interfaces can belong to it. When an interface is configured, a switchport automatically places it in the default VLAN as an untagged interface.
Step Task Command Syntax 1 Assign a switchport to a VLAN. 2 Display all switchports show vlan and the VLANs of which they are members. Command Mode [tagged | untagged] interface INTERFACE VLAN EXEC Privilege Assign an IP address to a VLAN NOTE: An IP address cannot be assigned to the Default VLAN, which, by default, is VLAN 1. To assign another VLAN ID to the Default VLAN, use the default vlan-id vlan-id command.
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