Installing and Maintaining the E300 System
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Contents 1 About this Guide Information Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 The E300 System E300 System Installation Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 Site Preparation Site Selection Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Blank Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Unpacking Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Installing the RPMs and Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installing a Second RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D System Specifications Chassis Physical Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Environmental Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Power Supplies System Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Module Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Agency Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 About this Guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for installing the Dell Force10 E300 chassis, as well as instructions to install the fan tray, power supplies, route processor modules (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards. This guide also includes instructions to remove and install field-replaceable parts.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 CAUTION: Wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment to avoid ESD damage. CAUTION: Earthing (AKA grounding) connection essential before connecting supply. Always make the ground connection first and disconnect it last. CAUTION: Disposal of this equipment should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. See Product Recycling and Disposal on page 63.
2 The E300 System The Dell Force 10 E300 System is a high performance, low cost switch/router. The eight-slot system contains two slots for route processor modules (RPMs) and six slots for line cards. The two Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs) are required for line rate packet processing. Figure 2-1.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 2-2. E300 Chassis Rear View with AC Power Supplies Standby Switch AC Power Supply AC Power Supply LEDs Power Inlet Socket fn00121a Optional Grounding Holes Air Filter Figure 2-3. E300 Chassis Rear View with DC PEMs DC Power Supply Slot 0 DC Power Supply Slot 1 fn00121cHH Air Filter Optional Grounding Holes Table 2-1 lists the minimum and maximum components required to run the E300 System.
Table 2-1. E300 Component Requirements Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable? Backplane (factory installed) 1 1 No Air filter 1 1 Yes Fan tray 1 1 Yes RPMs 1 2 Yes Line cards 1 6 Yes SFMs 1* 2 Yes Power Supplies: AC Power Supply (100 - 120 VAC) AC Power Supply (200 - 240 VAC) DC Power Entry Module (PEM) 3 2 1 4 4 2 Yes Yes Yes Cable management bracket 0 2 Yes *With one SFM, the E300 does not transmit traffic at line rate.
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3 Site Preparation This chapter describes the requirements and procedures for installing your E300. The topics covered are: • “Site Selection Criteria” on page 13 • “Rack Mounting” on page 14 • “Cabinet Placement” on page 14 • “AC and DC Power” on page 14 • “Fans and Airflow” on page 16 • “Storing Components” on page 16 For complete E300 System Specification, refer to Appendix D, System Specifications, on page 59.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Rack Mounting When you prepare your equipment rack: • Make sure the rack is bolted to the floor and/or braced to a wall or ceiling. • Make sure that the rack is grounded to earth ground. The equipment rack must be grounded to the same ground point used by the power service in your area. The ground path must be permanent. • For an AC Power supply, the power cord is the primary ground.
If the E300 is connected to a 220 VAC power supply, two power supply modules are required; four power supply modules are required for full facility redundancy (2 + 2). For installation instructions, see Installing AC Power Modules on page 19.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Fans and Airflow Your E300 chassis contains one field-replaceable fan tray. Air flows through the E300 system toward the fans and is exhausted on the fan side of the chassis. Air circulates from the right side to the left. Minimum air flow is 665 cubic feet per minute (CFM). For fan access, maintenance and proper ventilation, position a chassis in an equipment rack (or cabinet) with least six inches (16 cm) of clearance around the side intake and exhaust vents and a wall.
4 Installing the Chassis Safety Considerations WARNING: The E300 System is packaged in two separate containers. The chassis container measures 25.5” x 31” x 28” and weighs approximately 135 pounds. The board container measures 24” x 34.5” x 26.5” and weighs approximately 90 pounds. Use an equipment lift or pallet jack to install or lift the chassis. Lifting the chassis by its shelves or fan try opening will cause chassis damage.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step 4 Task Using the screws provided with your equipment rack, insert screws into both the chassis rack mounting bracket and the equipment rack and tighten (see Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2. Rack Mounting the Chassis FN00046d For 19-inch mid mount and 23-inch mid mount brackets, refer to the documentation included with those brackets.
5 Installing Power Modules This chapter contains the following major sections: • Installing AC Power Modules • Installing DC Power Entry Modules on page 22 • Power Supply and Fan Operability Test on page 27 The E300 system requires a minimum of one DC Power Entry Module (PEM) or a minimum of two AC Power Supplies (see AC and DC Power on page 14). WARNING: The E300 must contain only one type of power module—AC or DC. WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur when components are mishandled.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com AC Power Requirements Parameters Specifications Nominal Input Voltage 100 - 120 VAC Requires a minimum of 3 Power Supplies Installed 200 - 240 VAC Requires a minimum of 2 Power Supplies Installed Maximum AC Power Supply Input 10 A @ 100 VAC per module 7 A @ 200 VAC per module Maximum System Power Input 4.80 KVA @ 100 VAC 4.
Figure 5-1. AC Power Supply Locations Standby Switch AC Power Supply AC Power Supply LEDs Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 fn00121b Optional Grounding Holes Air Filter The E300 contains four power supply slots in the rear of the chassis (Figure 5-1). Each AC power supply contains two LEDs: Status and AC. Table 5-1 describes the LEDs. Table 5-1.
To install an AC power supply: Step 1 Task Toggle the Standby Switch of the power supply to the standby position, as shown in the image here. Standby position NOTE: If the E300 is already operating, you can insert a new power supply without shutting down the E300. 2 l l O www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing an AC Power Supply Slide the power supply into any open power supply slot. See Figure 5-1 for correct orientation.
Figure 5-2. DC PEM Locations DC Power Supply Slot 0 DC Power Supply Slot 1 fn00121cHH Optional Grounding Holes Air Filter DC Requirements Maximum Power Dissipation 2400W Maximum DC PEM Input Current 60A Redundancy For full facility redundancy, install two DC PEMs where each PEM must be attached to an independent power source with a dedicated circuit breaker sized in accordance with your local building and electrical safety codes.
Status CC-E300-PWR-DC Pwr In OK fn00118ch4 www.dell.com | support.dell.com LED Status Status Green—no fault detected Amber— under voltage Unlit—circuit not energized or circuit breaker open Pwr In OK Green—no fault detected Amber— polarity of (+) and (-) are reversed in external cables Unlit—no power or power is under voltage Removing a DC PEM The left chassis PEM slot is labelled “0” and the right chassis PEM slot is labelled “1”.
Installing a DC PEM Step Task 1 Turn the remote power source (the circuit breaker panel) to the OFF position. 2 Turn the over current protector (located on the PEM front panel) to the OFF position. 3 Loosen the PEM safety cover retaining screw and remove the cover (Figure 5-3). Figure 5-3. Removing the PEM Safety Cover Status Pwr In OK MAKE GROUND CONNECTION FIRST CAUTION - Use copper conductors only fn00118ch CAUTION - Turn off power source circuit breaker before accessing terminals.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step 6 Task (continued) Secure the chassis ground connection: WARNING: You must complete the ground connection before proceeding with the PEM installation. Locate the chassis ground connector studs on the PEM front panel (see Figure 5-4). The two studs on the upper left are the ground connection. Remove all nuts and washers from the two ground studs. Apply a coat of anti-oxidant paste to the connector studs. Install the grounding cable.
Power Supply and Fan Operability Test After you have completed the fan tray and power supply installation, verify their operability by supplying power to the chassis and verifying the status LEDs. NOTE: If there is an AC Power Supply or DC PEM failure, the entire unit must be replaced. There are no field serviceable parts inside the AC Power Supply or DC PEM unit. Before you begin this power test, inspect your equipment rack and chassis.
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6 Installing E300 Fan Tray WARNING: To ensure proper temperature and airflow control, the fan tray must always be installed. Access the fan tray from the front of the chassis. The fan tray contains 16 fans that run at a constant speed. Figure 6-1. Inserting the Fan Tray CC-E300-FAN R0 R1 0 1 Fan Status 2 3 4 5 To install the fan tray: Step Task 1 Slide the connector end into the fan slot (located in the front of the chassis see Figure 6-1).
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7 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs The E300 System accommodates six line cards, two Route Processor Module (RPMs), and two Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs). RPMs The E300 system requires the installation of at least one RPM, although two are recommended for redundancy. RPMs are designed to be installed in either the R0 or R1 slot. Do not force RPMs into line card slots. RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com WARNING: Do not supply power to your E300 system until the PEM and fan tray are installed and verified, and RPMs, SFMs, and line cards have been installed. Installing the RPMs and Line Cards CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Figure 7-1. Installing Line Cards and RPMs into the E300 Line cards are hot-swappable.
%IRC-6-IRC_COMMUP: Link to peer RPM is up %RAM-6-RAM_TASK: RPM1 is in Standby State. Once the link between the two RPMs is established, copy the running configuration to the startup configuration. RPM Label and LEDs Table 7-1. RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions Section Label Description Management Console Port Use this RJ-45 jack for the initial system boot, as well as system configuration and monitoring.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 7-1. Section RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions (continued) Label Description PEM0, PEM1 Not Supported LEDs Primary LED Indicates that this RPM is the Primary RPM. Green: primary Unlit: standby Reset Button To reset the RPM, depress the button by inserting a small object, such as a pen tip.
Figure 7-2. Using the Expandable Cable Management Bracket fn00142hh To use the cable management system: Step Task 1 Route cables, to the right, across the cable bracket. 2 Thread cables horizontally through the wire-tie loops. 3 Tighten the wire-ties, as appropriate, to your cable bundles. Do not exceed the recommended minimum of a 1.5 bend radius for fiber optic cables.
SFM fn00018c www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 7-3. Table 7-2 describes the SFM front panel and LEDs. Table 7-2. SFM Front Panel and LED Descriptions LED Description Active Green: active and passing traffic Unlit: in standby mode Status Flashing Green: booting Green: operational Amber: fault detected Unlit: no power Figure 7-4.
To install SFMs: Step Task 1 Hold the card by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Extend the card lever before you insert the card into the slot. Align the card with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane. 2 Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and card in place. 3 Secure each SFM in place by tightening the captive screw. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other SFM.
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8 RPM Ports and Cables The RPM contains three ports, which are labeled and described as: • Console. A Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) port with an RJ-45 jack is used for system configuration and monitoring. Modem connections are not supported on the Console. • Auxiliary. A UART port with an RJ-45 port allows modem access to the E300 system from a remote location. • 10/100 Ethernet.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 8-1. Pinouts for an RJ-45 Connector End of Adaptors 87654321 Table 8-1 displays the RJ-45 console port pin assignments. Table 8-2 displays the RJ-45 auxiliary port pin assignments. The table below displays the RJ-45 console port pin assignments. Table 8-1.
You can connect to the console using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “TERMINAL”) to a terminal server (for example, PC). The table below list the pin assignments. Table 8-3.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com You can access the auxiliary port using a dial-up modem using a RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and a RJ45 to a DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled “MODEM”). The table below lists the pin assignments. Table 8-5.
9 Powering Up This chapter provides instructions for powering up your E300 system once you have installed all the chassis components and made your power and network connections. It covers the following topics: • Preparation • Supplying Power on page 43 • Booting to the CLI Prompt on page 44 Preparation NOTE: Make sure that the switch on the remote power source is in the OFF position until you are ready to supply power to the chassis.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Step 4 Task The fan tray LED should be green (online). Verify that air is flowing through the chassis. If the fans are not operating properly or air is not flowing through the chassis, power off the chassis at the power module. Ensure that the fan is properly installed. Verify the power source. If the fan impeller LED remains unlit, replace the fan impeller.
10 Removing and Replacing Components This section provides instructions for removing and replacing the following E300 components: • Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray • Removing and Replacing Power Module • Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs • Removing and Replacing the Air Filter When a component fails, the E300 System system triggers major or minor alarm LEDs (located on the RPM), sends events to the SNMP trap and show alarms table, disables or changes component Status LEDs or triggers an a
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 10-1. E300 Fan Tray Handle CC-E300-FAN R0 R1 0 1 Status LED Fan Status 2 3 4 fn00131a 5 To remove and replace the fan tray: Step Task 1 Unscrew the retaining screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray. 2 Grip the handle and pull the fan tray out approximately one inch from the chassis. Wait 30 seconds, until the fan blades stop rotating, then completely remove the fan tray. 3 Insert the fan tray into the chassis.
To remove an AC Power Supply: Step Task 1 Toggle the switch on the AC Power Supply to the OFF position. 2 Disconnect the power cable from the AC power source. 3 Loosen the retaining screws. 4 Pull the AC Power Supply out of the slot. 5 If you are replacing an AC Power Supply, go to Chapter 5, Installing Power Modules, on page 19. If you are replacing an AC Power Supply, go to Chapter 5, Installing Power Modules.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To remove and replace E300 RPMs and line cards: Step Task 1 Unplug the network interface cables connected to the line card or RPM. 2 Loosen the captive screws and pull the ejector levers simultaneously toward you to disengage the backplane connections. 3 If you are installing a line card, follow these procedures: • If you are hot swapping (replacing the line card with the same card type), no additional configuration is required.
Figure 10-2. Replacing the Air Filter To remove and replace the air filter: Step Task 1 Pull the air filter straight out of the chassis. 2 Insert the filter replacement as shown in Figure 10-2. Guide the filter firmly into the slot until it stops.
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A System Boot When you supply power to the E300 system, the system performs a series of power-on self-tests. SFM, RPM, and line card Status LEDs blink during initialization. No user interaction is required as long as the boot process proceeds without interruption. Observe the process on your console monitor. When the boot process is complete, the SFM, RPM and line card Status LEDs remain online (green) and the console monitor displays the command line interface (CLI) prompt, Force10>.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Command Purpose (continued) boot change {primary | secondary | default} If your configuration displays no preconfigured operating system boot parameters, use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields. • The primary operating system boot parameters are used in the first attempt to boot the system. • The secondary operating system boot parameters are used if the primary operating system boot selection is not available.
Command Purpose (continued) show bootvar This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters. BOOT_USER # show bootvar PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: ======================================== boot device : flash file name : /FTOS-EF-6.1.x.y.bin SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: ========================================== No Operating System boot parameters specified! show bootflash This command displays information about the current boot ROM.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Command interface management 100m interface management 10m interface management auto-negotiate interface management no auto-negotiate interface management full-duplex interface management half-duplex interface management show Purpose (continued) port config • Use these commands to set the speed and duplex settings for the Management interface.The default setting is full-duplex and auto-negotiation.
B The Compact Flash Card Each RPM is designed with a slot (slot0:) to accommodate a Compact Flash Card (external flash memory card). You can use the Compact Flash Card to store and retrieve boot and system images. For complex configurations, you can copy your configurations onto the Compact Flash Card and then transfer the configuration to other E300 systems in your network. NOTE: Use only the Dell Force10 external flash memory card in your E300 System.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Formatting a Compact Flash Card New Compact Flash cards must be formatted in the E300 before use. Flash cards used on systems other than the E300, as well as cards formatted on PCs, must be reformatted in the E300 flash slot before they can be used. Similar to formatting a new diskette, formatting erases all information stored on the flash card. The Compact Flash supports 100 files.
C Alarms The E300 System generates major and minor alarms for the following conditions: • fan tray status • power supply status • RPMs status • high temperature on RPMs • line cards status • high temperature on line cards • SFMs status • high temperature on SFMs. A major alarm is any fault that would render the E300 System non-functional. A minor alarm is any fault that threatens the operation of the E300 System.
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D System Specifications The major sections in this appendix are: • Chassis Physical Design • Environmental Parameters on page 60 • Power Supplies System Power Requirements on page 60 • Module Power Requirements on page 61 • Agency Compliance on page 61 • Product Recycling and Disposal on page 63 Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 14 inches (35.6 cm) Width 17.4 inches (44.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Parameters Parameter Specifications Operating: Temperature 40° to 105°F (5° to 40°C) Maximum altitude No performance degradation to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Relative humidity 5 to 85 percent, noncondensing Non-operating: Temperature -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) Maximum altitude 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) Relative humidity 5 to 95 percent, noncondensing Power Supplies System Power Requirements Table D-1.
Module Power Requirements Module Catalog Number Maximum Watts SFM C-E-SFM3 55W E300 RPM LC-EF3-RPM 115W E300 fan tray CC-300-FAN 85W DC Power Entry Module CC-E300--PWR-DC 1400 W AC Power Supply Unit CC-E300-1200W-AC 1200 W 12-port Gigabit Ethernet line card with SFPs (LC-E ) W (BTU/hour) 1-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet line card (LC-E) W (BTU/hour) 12-port 100/1000 BASE T line card (LC-E) W (BTU/hour) NOTE: Additional components may be available for your system, other than those included
www.dell.com | support.dell.com European Community Contact Dell Force10, EMEA - Central Dahlienweg 19 66265 Heusweiler Germany http://www.force10networks.com/german/ Tel: +49 172 6802630 Email: EMEA Central Sales Japan: VCCI Compliance for Class A Equipment This is Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.
• EN 60825-2 Safety of Laser Products—Part 2: Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems • FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Emissions • Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2006, Class A • Canada: ICES-003, Issue-4, Class A • Europe: EN55022 2006 (CISPR 22: 2006), Class A • Japan: VCCI V3/ 2007.04 Class A • USA: FCC CFR47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Immunity • EN 300 386 V1.3.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure D-1. The European WEEE symbol In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive, as shown above, must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return, recycling and recovery of WEEE.
E Technical Support This appendix contains these sections: • The iSupport Website • Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 66 • Requesting a Hardware Replacement on page 66 • Locating E300 Serial Numbers on page 67 The iSupport Website iSupport provides a range of documents and tools to assist you with effectively using Dell Force10 equipment and mitigating the impact of network outages.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Contacting the Technical Assistance Center How to Contact Dell Force10 Log in to iSupport at www.force10networks.com/support/, and select the Service Request TAC tab.
Step 2 Task Request a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from TAC by opening a support case. Open a support case by: • Using the Create Service Request form on the iSupport page (see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 66). • Contacting Dell Force10 directly by E-mail or by phone (see Contacting the Technical Assistance Center on page 66). 3 Provide the following information when using E-mail or phone: • Part number, description, and serial number of the component.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure E-1. Serial Number on Back of Chassis E300 Chassis Rear fn00121a-sn AA1234567 AA1234567 Chassis Serial Number Line Card: The serial number of any E300 line card is located on the far right of its faceplate (Figure E-2). Figure E-2. Serial Number on 48-port 1-Gigabit Line Card 1234567 1234 567 fnC0013mp-E300 Route Processor Module (RPM): The serial number of the RPM is located on the left side of its faceplate (Figure E-3).
Figure E-3. Serial Number on Route Processor Module Status Assy Serial AA1234567 AA1234567 fnC0016mp-E300 Power Supply: The serial number of the power supply module is located on the right side of its faceplate, as oriented in Figure E-4. Figure E-4. Serial Number on Power Supply Module Serial number SFM: The serial number of the Switch Fabric Module (SFM) is located on the bottom of its faceplate (Figure E-5).
Serial Number on Fan Tray CC-E300-FAN R0 R1 0 E300_fan_SN.eps www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure E-6.
Index A AC power supplies installing 22 air filter replacing 48 air flow 14, 16 alarms fan trays 45 line cards 47 PEMs 46 relay contacts on RPM 33 resetting the alarm relay contacts 33 RPMs 47 SFMs 47 B blanks 31 C cable management system 34 chassis serial number 67 Compact flash formatting 56 inserting 55 removing 55 Compact Flash Card 55 connecting auxiliary port 39 console port 39 management port 42 D Danger 7 DC PEM, installing 22 DC Power Requirements 15 disposal, switch 63 E ESD 31, 47 European WEEE D
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