Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON Installation Guide February 2021 February 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: About this guide........................................................................................................... 5 Related documents............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Information symbols............................................................................................................................................................
Fan module replacement................................................................................................................................................. 35 Chapter 7: Management ports..................................................................................................... 36 RJ45 console port access............................................................................................................................................... 36 Micro-USB Type-B console port access..
1 About this guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting your switch, inserting modules, and connecting to a power source. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment. NOTE: Only trained and qualified personnel can install this equipment. Read this guide before you install and power up this equipment. This equipment contains two power cables.
● Dell EMC PowerSwitch Z9432F-ON BMC User Guide ● Open Networking Hardware Diagnostic Guide NOTE: To access product documentation for specific Dell EMC PowerSwitches, see the Dell EMC Networking OS10 Info Hub. For all other resources, see Dell EMC support: www.dell.com/support. Information symbols This book uses the following information symbols: NOTE: The Note icon signals important operational information.
2 The Z9432F-ON switch The following sections describe the Dell EMC Z9432F-ON switch. Topics: • • • • • • • Introduction Features Physical dimensions LED display Prerequisites Z9432F-ON switch configurations Luggage tag Introduction The Z9432F-ON switch is a 1U, full-featured fixed 10/25/40/50/100/200/400 GbE data center switch with 400 GbE optical interfaces for data center leaf aggregation.
1. 3. 5. 7. Two SFP+ ports RJ45 Ethernet port USB Type A RJ45 console port 2. 4. 6. 8. Thirty-two QSFP56-DD ports LED status icons Luggage tag MicroUSB-B console port The Z9432F-ON switch PSU-side view: 1. AC PSUs 2.
○ Fan tray handle 25 mm (0.99 in) LED display The Z9432F-ON switch includes LED displays on the I/O side of the switch. This section describes open networking installation environment (ONIE) LED behaviors. Some LED behaviors may change after you install your software. LED behavior The following Z9432F-ON switch LED behavior is seen during ONIE operations: 1. 3. 5. 7. SFP+ Port Activity LED RJ45 Ethernet Port LED Power LED Locator LED 2. Port Activity LED 4. System LED 6. Fan LED Table 1.
Table 1. Z9432F-ON switch LED behavior (continued) LED Description LOCATOR LED/System Beacon ● Off—Locator function disabled ● Flashing blue—Locator function enabled Table 2. System management Ethernet port LED LED Description Link LED ● ● ● ● Activity LED ● Off—No activity ● Flashing green—Port activity Off—No module present Solid green—Port link is up Solid yellow—Module needs attention using the CLI. Flashing yellow, one second on; one second off—Port beacon Table 3.
NOTE: The DC ground lug kit ships with the other accessories inside the shipping box. Z9432F-ON switch configurations You can order the Z9432F-ON switch in several different configurations.
3 Site preparations The Z9432F-ON switch is suitable for installation as part of a common bond network (CBN). You can install the switch in: ● Network telecommunication facilities ● Data centers ● Other locations where the National Electric Code (NEC) applies CAUTION: To avoid tangling cables or damaging optics, install the switch into a rack or cabinet before installing any additional components such as cables or optics.
Rack mounting When you prepare your equipment rack, ensure that the rack is grounded. Ground the equipment rack to the same ground point the power service in your area uses. The ground path must be permanent. Switch ground Dell Technologies recommends you ground your switch. Use the Z9432F-ON switch in a common bond network (CBN). Connect the grounding cables as described in Z9432F-ON switch installation.
Switch power To connect the switch to the applicable power source, use the appropriate power cable. An AC power cable is included with each PSU. When installing AC or DC switches, follow the code requirements appropriate for your country or region. For example, in the U.S., follow National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and in Europe follow IEC60364. The switch powers-up when the power cable connects the switch to the power source. For more information, see Power supplies.
4 Z9432F-ON switch installation To install the Z9432F-ON switch, complete the installation procedures in the order given. Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of damage. CAUTION: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the Z9432F-ON switch and components.
Rack or cabinet hardware installation procedure You may either place the switch on a rack shelf or mount the switch directly into a 19" wide, EIA-310 E-compliant rack. These installation procedures are for four-post rack installation only. The rails system includes separately packaged rail assemblies. WARNING: This document is a condensed reference. Read the safety instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory information booklet before you begin.
3. Attach the inner rail to the switch. Line up the inner rail slot with the T-stud on the switch. Push the inner rail back until it clicks into place. 4. Confirm the rack mounting hole type and choose the correct components--EIA 9.5 mm (.354 in) square hole, EIA 7.1 mm (.279 in) round hole, or threaded hole. For EIA 9.5 mm (.
For EIA 7.1 mm (.279 in) round hold racks, press the latch to change from square pegs to round pegs. For a threaded mounting hole, change the die-cast parts on the outer rail to the fitting plates shipped with the rails. Change the die-cast parts on both the front and rear side of the outer rail. 5. Attach the outer rail to the back of the four-post rack. Align the outer rail pegs to the back of the four-post rack and push towards the back to lock the outer rail to the rear post.
OR 9.5 mm square hole rack OR EIA 7.1 mm (.
6. Attach the outer rail to the front of the four-post rack. The rail clicks into place. 7. Repeat these steps for the second rail. 8. Slide the inner rails that are attached to the switch into the outer rails that are attached to the rails. NOTE: Press the spring clip on each inner slide rail to allow the switch to slide into the outer rail.
9. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the switch to the rack. To remove the switch, press the rail spring clip and pull the inner rail and switch out of the outer rail and rack.
To remove the outer rails from the rack, press the blue plastic button on each outer rail. Four-post L-bracket rail installation Use these installation instructions for racks with threaded holes, 9.5 mm (.354 in) square holes, or 7.1 mm (.279) round holes. Complete the switch installation in the following order: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Attach the L-brackets to the front of the switch. Attach the inner rails to the switch. Attach the outer rails to the rear of the four-post rack. Slide the switch into the rack.
NOTE: For the EIA 9.5 mm (.354 in) square-hole rack, insert the cage nuts into the rack holes before you secure the L-brackets to the rack. The cage nuts ship with the brackets and rails. To install the switch: 1. Remove the rails, L-brackets, and screws from the shipping container. 2. Attach an L-bracket to each side of the switch front using four M4 screws. 3. Separate the inner rail and the outer rail. 4. Attach the inner rail to the switch.
Repeat this step to attach the second inner rail to the other side of the switch. 5. Attach the outer rail to the back of the four-post rack. Align the outer rail peg to the back of the four-post rack. Secure the outer rail to the back of the rack using two M4 screws for each rail. Repeat this step to attach the second outer rail to the other side of the rack. 6. Slide the inner rails into the outer rails.
7. Attach the L-brackets to the front of the four-post rack. Align the L-bracket holes to the holes at the front of the four-post rack. Secure the L-brackets to the front of the rack using two M4 screws for each side.
To remove the switch, remove the four screws from the L-brackets at the front of the rack and slide the switch forward. To remove the rack rails from the rack, first remove the switch from the rack. Then remove the four outer rails screws at the back of the rack. Optics installation For a list of supported optics, see the specification sheets at www.dell.com/support or contact your Dell EMC Sales representative.
Optics removal Remove an optic by pushing the tab on the optic and sliding the optic from the port. When removing optics with direct attach cables (DACs) from the port, pull the release tab firmly and steadily. Before pulling the release tab, you may need to gently push the optic into the port to ensure that it is seated properly. Do not jerk or tug repeatedly on the tab. Switch startup Supply power to the Z9432F-ON switch after it is mounted in a rack or cabinet.
3. Label and remove all cables. 4. Remove the switch from the rack. At the same time, press in the two side-release bars on the switch and slide the switch forward. If you are using the fan trays or PSUs in the replacement switch, remove them from the switch. 5. Unpack the new switch. 6. Install the new switch in your rack or cabinet. For detailed installation instructions, see Z9432F-ON switch installation.
5 Power supplies The Z9432F-ON switch ships with two AC or DC power supplies. The two power supplies have two air-flow directions—from the I/O to the PSU and from the PSU to the I/O. CAUTION: PSU and fan airflow directions must match. To avoid damage to the switch, do not mix normal and reverse airflows in a single switch. Two PSUs are required for full redundancy, but the switch can operate with a single PSU. The PSUs are field replaceable.
WARNING: Prevent exposure and contact with hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to operate this switch with the safety cover removed. CAUTION: Remove the power cable from the PSU before removing the PSU. Also, do not connect the power cable before you insert the PSU in the switch. NOTE: To comply with the GR-1089 Lightning Criteria for Equipment Interfacing with AC or DC Power Ports, use an external surge protection device (SPD) at the AC or DC input of the router. PSU LEDs ● ● ● ● Solid green—Input is OK.
AC or DC power supply replacement CAUTION: Disconnect the power cable before uninstalling the power supplies. Also, disconnect all power cables before servicing. NOTE: The PSU slides into the slot smoothly. Do not force a PSU into a slot as this action may damage the PSU or the Z9432F-ON switch. NOTE: If a PSU fails, you must replace the entire unit. There are no field serviceable components in the PSU. To request a hardware replacement, see www.dell.com/support/.
3. Use a user-supplied flat-head screwdriver to tighten the screws that secures the bare wires into the wiring block. 4. Remove the plastic cover, the two M4 screws and one M5 screw from the PSU socket. Keep all the removed parts. 5. Attach the blue wire and black wire to the PSU socket. Secure the wires with the two M4 screws. NOTE: Attach the blue wire to the V- terminal. Attach the black wire to the V+ terminal. 6. Return the plastic cover back to the PSU socket. 7.
To uninstall the cable from the DC PSU, remove the plastic cover and unscrew the M4 and M5 screws. Pull the DC cable out from the DC PSU socket.
6 Fans The Z9432F-ON switch comes from the factory with seven fan modules that are installed in the switch. The fan modules, which have integrated fans, are hot-swappable. Besides the power supply modules, you can order and install fan modules separately. The Z9432F-ON switch supports two airflow direction options. To avoid damage to the switch, do not mix airflow types in a switch; you can use only a single airflow direction in a switch.
Fan module installation The fan modules in the Z9432F-ON switch are field replaceable. CAUTION: DO NOT mix airflow directions. All fans must use the same airflow direction—reverse or normal. If you mix the airflow direction, to avoid damage to the switch, you must correct the mixed airflow . 1. Take the fan module out of the shipping box. 2. Slide the module into the bay. 1. Fan module. When facing the fan modules, fan slot 1 is on the left side of the switch.
7 Management ports The Z9432F-ON switch provides three ports for management and one USB flash drive mount for file transfers. NOTE: The output examples in this section are for reference only. Your output may vary. Topics: • • RJ45 console port access Micro-USB Type-B console port access RJ45 console port access The management ports are on the I/O-side of the switch. 1. Out-of-band management port (top); RJ45 console port (bottom).
When you connect the micro-USB Type-B port, it becomes the primary connection and, while connected, all messages are sent to the micro-USB-B port. 1. Power on the personal computer. 2. Connect the USB Type-A end of cable into an available USB port on the computer. 3. Connect the micro-USB Type-B end of cable into the micro-USB Type-B console port on the switch. 4. Power on the switch. 5. Install the necessary Silicon Labs drivers. 6. Open your terminal software emulation program to access the switch. 7.
8 Secure boot The Secure boot feature provides the authentication to ensure that the switch runs the intended software and no malicious party has altered the intended software. Secure boot validates the firmware and operating system running on the switch and, if there is an authentication failure, it disallows booting into the switch. Secure boot requires an immutable Root of Trust. The BIOS is the immutable Root of Trust in your switch.
2. Select the Security tab using the right arrow key. 3. Select the Secure Boot option at the bottom of the Security tab using the down arrow key.
4. Select Enable Secure Boot using the down arrow key. 5. Enable Secure Boot. Use the down arrow key to select Enabled. 6. Go to the Save & Exit tab. 7. Select Save Changes and Reset to reset the switch using the down arrow key.
8. Select Yes at the Save Configuration and Reset? option. After the switch reloads, Secure Boot mode is enabled. You can only use signed binaries such as ONIE, DIAG OS, FW updater, or the networking operating system (NOS). Disable BIOS secure boot The Secure Boot configuration page in the BIOS Setup menu is password protected. On some switches, Secure Boot mode is enabled by default in the BIOS but you can disable it from the BIOS menu. 1. Enter the BIOS password.
2. Select the Security tab using the right arrow key. 3. Select the Secure Boot option at the bottom of the Security tab using the down arrow key.
4. Select Enable Secure Boot using the down arrow key. 5. Select Disable. 6. Go to the Save & Exit tab. 7. Select Save Changes and Reset to reset the switch using the down arrow key.
8. Select Yes at the Save Configuration and Reset? option. After the switch reloads, Secure Boot mode is disabled.
9 Before you install an operating system NOTE: Before you install an operating system, ensure that the switch has the most current ONIE and firmware version. To upgrade your switch, go the Drivers and Downloads page for your switch as www.dell.com/support. After turning on the Z9432F-ON switch, it goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time that the switch is initialized and checks the hardware components to determine if the switch is fully operational before booting.
Check your switch To confirm that ONIE is working properly, use the onie-sysinfo command. Run the onie-sysinfo command at the ONIE prompt. ONIE:/ # onie-sysinfo x86_64-dell__c25 ONIE:/ # onie-sysinfo –v (ONIE Version programmed) 3.23.1.0 ONIE:/ # ONIE:/ # uname -a Linux onie 3.2.35-onie+ #1 SMP Tue Dec 9 17:08:16 PST 2014 x86_64 GNU/Linux ONIE:/ # ONIE:/ # ONIE service discovery ONIE attempts to locate the installer through several discovery methods.
10 Specifications This section lists the Z9432F-ON switch specifications. CAUTION: Operate the product at an ambient temperature not higher than 45°C (113°F). NOTE: For RoHS information, see Restricted Material Compliance.
Table 6. Environmental parameters (continued) Parameter Specifications Maximum operational altitude 3,048 meters (10,000 ft) Maximum nonoperational altitude 10,668 meters (35,000 ft) Shock Dell EMC Spec SV0115 (108000336_REV_25) Acoustic NOTE: Acoustic numbers indicate a potential high-tolow range. Volume may increase as power demands and environmental temperature rise. I/O-to-PSU (front-to-back) fan direction: ● 25C idle 1 @ 30% duty cycle, 6.
● 802.1d, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.1x (Mgmt/Security), 802.3x (Layer 2) ● 802.3 (1000BASE-KX) ● 802.3ba (40GbE and 100GbE ports) Agency compliance The Z9432F-ON switch is designed to comply with the following safety and agency requirements: India This product conforms to the relevant Essential Requirements of the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) regulations.
Dahlienweg 19 66265 Heusweiler Germany Tel: +49 172 6802630 Email: EMEA Central Sales Japan VCCI compliance for class A equipment Figure 3. 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. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
Electromagnetic compatibility Emissions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● International: CISPR32: Class A Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS CISPR 32: Class A Canada: ICES-003, Issue-4, Class A Europe: EN55032: CISPR 32: Class A International: CISPR 32: Class A EN55032 Japan: VCCI V-3/2011.04, Class A Korea: KN32, Class A Taiwan: CNS13438, Class A USA: FCC CFR47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Immunity ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN 300 386 v2.1.
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.
11 Dell EMC support The Dell EMC support site provides documents and tools to help you use Dell EMC equipment and mitigate network outages. Through the support site you can obtain technical information, access software upgrades and patches, download available management software, and manage your open cases. The Dell EMC support site provides integrated, secure access to these services. To access the Dell EMC support site, go to www.dell.com/support/.
