Dell Networking Z9500 Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: Z9500
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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.
Figure 1. I/O Side Figure 2. Utility Side 1. Fan Trays 2. Power Supplies Unpacking the Switch The switch and its accessories are shipped in a single box. The power cords may be shipped in a separate box. Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of damage. Verify that you have received your ordered items, including the following: WARNING: If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller for instructions.
NOTE: One Rail Kit is required for every chassis in a rack. • Screws for rack installation • Console cables • Any optional items ordered • 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.
• Altitude at the installation site is below 6600 feet. • The 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. • The Z9500 switch does not support installation in a 1070 mm cabinet with a door.
1. Utility side of the chassis 3. Static-rail mounting bracket 2. Screws Installing the Dell Static Rails System Dell Networking provides the Static Rails rack mounting system so you can easily configure a rack to install the switch. Identifying the Rail Kit Contents Locate the components for installing the rail kit assembly: • Two Dell Static Rails assemblies (1) (2). NOTE: Supports rack length between 24 and 36 inches.
Installing and Removing Tool-less Rails (Square-Hole) 1. Position the left and right rail end pieces FRONT facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the holes on the front side of the vertical rack flanges (1). 2. Align each end piece in the bottom and top holes of the desired U spaces (2). 3. Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats on the vertical rack flange and the latch clicks into place. Repeat these steps to position and seat the front end piece on the vertical flange.
Installing and Removing Tooled Rails (Threaded-Hole Racks or Round-Hole Racks) 1. Remove the pins from the front and rear mounting brackets using a flat-tipped screwdriver (2). 2. Pull on the rail latch subassemblies to remove them from the mounting brackets (1). 3. Attach the left and right mounting rails to the front vertical rack flanges using two pairs of screws. 4. Slide the left and right rear brackets forward against the rear vertical rack flanges and attach them using two pairs of screws (3).
Mounting the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack Safety Considerations for Rack Mounting WARNING: You must use a lifting device, such as a fork-lift trolley, to lift the chassis. The following guidelines are general safety considerations. For detailed information, read the safety instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory information booklet before you begin.
• • • • • 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.
Installing the Z9500 in a Rack Enclosure with No Front Door 1. Top view of rack enclosure (for example, Dell 4226 – 1070 mm cabinet) 2. Front door has been removed. When you install the Z9500 switch in a 1070 mm rack enclosure in which the front door must be closed, either leave the back door open or remove the back door. Then follow these steps. 1. Re-position and fasten the front rack posts (vertical rails) 6 inches back towards the rear of the rack (as shown in the next figure). 2.
3. Tighten the screws on each side of the front panel. NOTE: If your 1070 mm rack enclosure uses vertical power distribution units (PDUs) that occupy the space required by the Z9500 when it is installed 6 inches from the front door, do one of the following: • Replace the vertical PDUs with shorter or horizontal PDUs. • Use an extended-length (1200 mm) rack. Installing the Z9500 in a Rack Enclosure with No Back Door 1. Top view of rack enclosure (for example, Dell 4226 – 1070 mm cabinet) 2.
1. Additional screw to restrict front-back movement of the switch 2. Main screw Securing the Chassis Ground After you mount the chassis, secure the chassis ground as follows: 1. 14 Locate the chassis ground connector nuts on the chassis rear.
2. Install the grounding cables to the ground nuts. The grounding cable must comply with your local electrical codes in size and color (typically the color is green or green with yellow stripe). NOTE: For proper ventilation, position the 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. Use M5 screws. 3.
• The cooling system is designed such that, during normal operation, the fans typically run at somewhere between 40 and 50 percent of their maximum speed at 26°C ambient temperature. This feature results in lower noise and higher average fan life. The switch increases the fan speed to maximum if the facility air condition fails or if a fan fails. • The fan speed increases and decreases automatically based on the internal temperature. The switch never intentionally turns off the fans.
• For PSUs, a LED 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 Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide for the Z9500 Switch and Dell Networking OS Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch. WARNING: Although the switch can run on two PSUs, Dell Networking requires using four PSUs for full redundancy and proper cooling. WARNING: The Utility panel consists of four slots numbered from 0 to 3.
Figure 6. 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 for all PSUs.
Figure 7. Securing Power Cables 1. 2. Velcro strap 2. Power Cable Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). CAUTION: The switch has a high line-voltage requirement of minimum 200V. NOTE: For better performance, ensure that the system is connected to a stand-alone power source with stable power supply.
Figure 8. Installing the Cable Management System for DAC Cables 1. 2. 20 Pin rack unit for DAC cable routing 2. Rack unit for DAC cable routing Insert a cable in a Z9500 port. then route the DAC cables up and along the line-card face between the larger pins directly above the card. Position the cables so they follow the channel marked in the figure below and exit to the right or left, depending on the chassis slot location. The cables should emerge from right and left side of the panel.
Figure 9. Routing DAC cables using the Cable Management System 1. Pin rack unit for DAC cable routing 2. Rack unit for DAC cable routing NOTE: To fully populate the cable management system in a 1070 mm cabinet, the maximum supported length of the DAC cable is 5 m. Installing the Cable Management System for Optical Fibres Insert an optical cable in a Z9500 port. then route the optical cable up and along the line-card face above the switch.
Figure 10. Routing Optical Fibres using the Cable Management System 1. Rack unit to be installed only for optical cables 2. Z9500 switch NOTE: When the switch operates in the supported temperature range, LR4 optics can be used only in the upper half of the ports on the switch: • Line card 0 — only in ports 12, 16, 20, 36, 40, 44, 60, 64, 68, 84, 88, 92, 108, 112, 116, 132, 136, and 140.
Refer to the Port Numbering Convention illustration in the Dell Networking Z9500 Getting Started Guide for exact port location. For a list of supported optics, contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller. CAUTION: ESD damage can occur if the components are mishandled. Always wear an ESDpreventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch and its components. WARNING: When working with optical fibres, follow all the warning labels and always wear eye protection.
Performing the Initial Configuration The system has two management ports available for system access — a console port and a universal serial bus (USB)-B port. The USB-B port acts the same as the console port. The terminal settings are the same for both access ports. The system supports bare metal provisioning (BMP). For information about how to configure BMP, refer to Dell Networking OS Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch. Software Configuration Overview To configure the system, follow these steps: 1.
Figure 11. RS-232/RJ-45 Console Port 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). The pin assignments between the console and a DTE terminal server are as follows: Table 2.
When you connect the USB-B port, it becomes the primary connection and, when the system is connected, it sends all messages to the USB-B drive. Figure 12. USB-B Console Port Connector 1. Power on the PC. 2. Install the necessary USB device drivers (you will need an Internet connection). For assistance, contact Dell Networking Technical Support. 3. Connect the USB-A end of cable into an available USB port on the PC. 4. Connect the USB-B end of cable into the USB-B console port on the system. 5.
IP Settings You will need the following information from your network administrator: • Switch IP address • Subnet mask (IP netmask) • Default gateway (router) • Enable secret password • Enable password • Telnet password Configuring the Enable Password To access EXEC Privilege mode, use the enable command. EXEC Privilege mode is unrestricted by default. Configure a password as a basic security measure.
Navigate CLI modes The Dell prompt changes to indicate the CLI mode. You must move linearly through the command modes, except for the end command which takes you directly to EXEC Privilege mode and the exit command which moves you up one command mode level. Default Configuration A version of Dell Networking OS is preloaded onto the system; however, the system is not configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default host name, which is Dell).
Figure 13. Port Numbering Accessing the System Remotely You can configure the system to access it remotely by Telnet. The system has a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is separate from the IP routing table. 1. Configure an IP address for the management port (refer to Configuring the Management Port IP Address). 2. Configure a management route with a default gateway (refer to Configuring a Management Route). 3.
Configuring a Management Route Define a path from the system to the network from which you are accessing the system remotely. Management routes are separate from IP routes and are only used to manage the system through the management port. • Configure a management route to the network from which you are accessing the system. CONFIGURATION mode management route ip-address/mask gateway – ip-address: the network address in dotted-decimal format (A.B.C.D). – mask: a subnet mask in /prefix-length format (/ xx).
Creating a Port-based VLAN The default virtual local area network (VLAN) (VLAN 1) is part of the system startup configuration and does not require configuration. To configure a port-based VLAN, create the VLAN and then add physical interfaces or port channel (LAG) interfaces to the VLAN. • Configure a port-based VLAN (if the VLAN-ID is different from the Default VLAN ID) and enter INTERFACE VLAN mode.
Assigning an IP Address to a VLAN VLANs are a Layer 2 feature. For two physical interfaces on different VLANs to communicate, you must assign an IP address to the VLANs to route traffic between the two interfaces. The shutdown command in INTERFACE mode does not affect Layer 2 traffic on the interface. NOTE: You cannot assign an IP address 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.
Parameter Specifications • Rear: 5 inches (12.7 cm) Table 4. Environmental Parameters Parameter Specifications Operating temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Operating humidity 10 to 85 percent (RH), noncondensing Storage temperature -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) Storage humidity 5 to 95 percent (RH), noncondensing Maximum thermal output 10567 BTU/hr Maximum Altitude No performance degradation up to 6600ft. Ambience derating required for higher altitude. Table 5.
