Force10 Networks E1200i manual Installing Line Cards and RPMs

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Installing Line Cards and RPMs

At a minimum, the E1200i requires one RPM and one line card to operate.

Caution: Any slot not filled with a line card or RPM must be filled with a blank to ensure adequate cooling and EMI containment.

RPMs

The E1200i system requires the installation of at least one RPM, although two are recommended for redundancy. RPMs are designed to be installed in either the center R0 or R1 slots. Since FTOS searches for an RPM in slot 0 first, Force 10 recommends you install your RPM in slot 0 when only running with one RPM. Do not force RPMs into line card slots. RPMs are keyed differently than line cards to prevent improper installation.

You can hot-insert a second RPM into a running system without performance interruption or software intervention. A second RPM for redundant functionality provides uninterrupted operability if the system transitions from the active RPM to the standby RPM. The standby RPM constantly performs updates and receives the same configuration information received by the active RPM. The standby RPM also performs diagnostics on its subsystems. In the event of a failover, the standby RPM immediately takes over and resumes the control activities that the active RPM was performing. Installing a Second RPM on page 53 provides more information on the second RPM.

The RPM Major and Minor alarm LEDs are controlled by software which sets the threshold levels for triggering the different stages of alarms.

Line Cards

Your E1200i configuration requires a minimum of one line card. Line cards are hot-swappable. The line card ports provide external interface functions for connections to other systems (for example, a router or switch). Each line card has an onboard CPU for line card management which updates packet forwarding information, obtains statistical information, and performs synchronization tasks with the RPM, as well as Force10 Networks custom-built ASICs, which enable line-rate forwarding.

Line Card Port Numbering

There are 14 line card slots available in the E1200i chassis. A minimum of one line card is required for operation. Line cards are installed in slots 0 through 13. Ports on line cards are numbered from the top, starting from 0 (see Figure 21).

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Contents Installing and Maintaining the E1200i System Copyright 2008 Force10 Networks Contents Installing Fan Trays Appendix B System Boot Index List of Figures Page List of Tables Page Defines the information symbols used throughout this guide Symbol DescriptionRelated Publications E1200i System Operating OverviewPage Page RPM Component Minimum Maximum Field-Replaceable Supplying Power DC on Step Task SectionChapter Site Preparation Site Selection CriteriaRack Mounting Cabinet PlacementPower Fans and Airflow Storing Components Installing the AC Chassis Unpacking the E1200i AC SystemStandard Front Chassis Mounting Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf BarTo install a equipment rack shelf bar Step TaskInstalling the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet To install the chassis into a prepared rackInstalling the AC Chassis Installing the DC Chassis Unpacking the E1200i DC SystemInstalling the DC Chassis Rack-Mounting the Chassis Installing the DC Chassis Installing Fan Trays Screw latch Installing Fan Trays Label To install fan traysIs an illustration of the fan tray safety labels LocationInstalling Fan Trays Installing AC Power Supplies On/Standby SwitchInstalling Power Supplies Securing the Chassis GroundAC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test Insert power supplyStep Task Status LED isStatus Installing AC Power Supplies Installing DC Power Supplies PEM 0 and PEM 1 Chassis LocationsCable and Connector Requirements Installing DC PEMsUse the following steps to install a DC PEM Over current protector PEM interlock lever Locking screws Cable Connector Required for E1200i DC PEM DC PEM with Connections in Place DC Power Supply and Fan Operability Test Step Task Important Points to Remember Installing RPMs, Line Cards SFMsUnpacking an RPM or Line Card Line Cards Installing Line Cards and RPMsRPMs Preparing and Installing RPMs and Line Cards Blank PanelsTo install line cards and RPMs Installing an RPM into the E1200iDescribes the RPM LED states and the RPM front panel Installing a Second RPMRPM Label and LEDs Section Label DescriptionInstalling Switch Fabric Modules SFMs SFM Front Panel and LEDs Illustrates the SFM front panel and LEDsLine Card Cable Management Systems RPM Ports Connecting the Console and Auxiliary PortsRPM Ports and Cables Pin Signal Input/Output Cable and Adapter Pin AssignmentsAccessing the Console with a DB-9 Adapter Accessing the Console with a DB-25 AdapterLabel Description Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management PortAccessing the Auxiliary Port by Modem Chapter Powering Up PreparationSupplying Power AC Supplying Power DCBooting to the CLI Prompt Booting from the Bootuser PromptPowering Up Removing and Replacing Components Removing and Replacing Fan TraysRemoving and Replacing AC Power Supplies Removing and Replacing ComponentsInstalling and Maintaining the E1200i System Remove an AC Power Supply in a redundant installation Removing and Replacing DC Power SuppliesRemove an AC Power Supply in a non-redundant installation Installing and Maintaining the E1200i System Remove a DC Power Supply To remove and replace E1200i line card or RPM modules Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMsRemoving and Replacing line cards or RPMs No linecard Removing and Replacing SFMsTo remove and replace an SFM Removing and Replacing the Air Filter To remove and replace the air filterRemoving and Replacing Components Inserting the External Flash Memory Card Appendix a Using a Flash Memory CardExternal Flash Memory Card Overview Formatting an External Flash Card To install the flash memory cardRemoving the External Flash Memory Card To remove the flash memory cardDisplaying Files Stored on the External Flash Command Syntax Command Mode PurposeCopying Files to the External Flash Page System Boot Process Booting from the Bootuser PromptTo configure the chassis from the Bootuser prompt Step CommandShow boot selector Step Command TaskShow bootvar Port View the Management interface’s physical settingsAuto-negotiation Step CommandTask Show default-gateway Default-gateway ip-addressReload System Boot Appendix C Alarms Power Supplies and Alarms SFMs and Alarms Alarms E1200i AC Chassis Physical Design Appendix D System SpecificationsE1200i AC System Power Requirements This appendix contains two major sectionsSystem Specifications E1200i DC System Power Requirements E1200i DC Chassis Physical DesignAgency Compliance Environmental SpecificationsOperating Specifications Non-operatingKorea MIC certification Safety Standards and Compliance Agency CertificationsJapan Vcci Compliance for Class a Equipment Product Recycling and Disposal Electromagnetic EmissionsImmunity European Weee symbol System Specifications Appendix E Technical Support This appendix contains these major sectionsAccessing iSupport Services Support Policies section of iSupportConsole captures showing the error messages Output from the show tech-supportnon-paged command ThisOutput from the show logging eventlog unit command, where Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps takenRequesting a Hardware Replacement To request replacement hardware, follow these stepsIndex FPC Asic104 Index Installing and Maintaining the E1200i System 105