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
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. 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. For complete installation and configuration information, refer to the documents listed in Table 1-1. Table 1-1.
4 About this Guide
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).
Step 2 Task (continued) Attach 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. I/O side Rack/Cabinet Post Rack/Cabinet Mounting Ears Install a Chassis into the Rack or Cabinet To install the chassis into a rack or cabinet, follow these steps: 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.
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.
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.
• 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 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: Step Task 1 Remove the small plastic cover from the DC connectors.
Z9000 Specifications Chassis Physical Design 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.
DC Power Requirements 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 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.
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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.
Step 3 Task (continued) Keep the terminal settings on the console port as follows: • 9600 baud rate • No parity • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • No flow control 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. Table 2-1.
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.
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: Step Task 1 Configure an IP address for the management port (Configure the Management Port IP Address). 2 Configure a management route with a default gateway (Configure the Management Route).
Configure the 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. To configure a management route, follow this step: Task Command Syntax Command Mode Configure a management route ip-address/mask management route to gateway the network from which you are accessing the system.
To configure the enable secret password, follow this step: Task Command Syntax Command Mode Create a password to access EXEC Privilege mode. enable [password | secret] [level level] [encryption-type] password CONFIGURATION Create a Port-based VLAN The Default VLAN (VLAN 1) is part of the system startup configuration and does not require configuration. To configure a port-based VLAN, you must create the VLAN and then add physical interfaces or port channel (LAG) interfaces to the VLAN.
To tag interfaces, follow these steps: Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode 1 Access the interface vlan vlan-id INTERFACE VLAN mode of the VLAN to which you want to assign the interface. CONFIGURATION 2 Enable an interface to tagged interface include the IEEE 802.1Q tag header. INTERFACE To move untagged interfaces from the Default VLAN to another VLAN, use the untagged command.
Connecting the Z9000 to the Network After you have completed the hardware installation and software configuration, you can connect to your company network by following your company’s cabling requirements.
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