Dell B-FCX manual Audience, Supported hardware and software, Document conventions, Text formatting

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About This Document

Audience

This document is designed for system administrators with a working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing.

If you are using a Dell Layer 3 Switch, you should be familiar with the following protocols if applicable to your network – IP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ISIS, IGMP, PIM, DVMRP, and VRRP.

Supported hardware and software

The following hardware platform is supported in this release:

•PowerConnect B-FCX624s

•PowerConnect B-FCX648s

•PowerConnect B-FCX624

•PowerConnect B-FCX648

Document conventions

This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document.

Text formatting

The following narrative-text formatting conventions are used in this guide.

bold text	Identifies command names
	Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements
	Identifies keywords
	Identifies text to enter at the GUI or CLI
italic text	Provides emphasis
	Identifies variables
	Identifies document titles
code text	Identifies CLI output

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Contents PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Page Contents Managing the PowerConnect B-FCX Hardware Checking Network Devices and Testing ConnectivityChapter Troubleshooting PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Text formatting AudienceSupported hardware and software Document conventionsCommand Parameters Command syntax conventionsRelated publications Contacting Dell Getting technical help or reporting errorsPowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Product Overview Hardware featuresPowerConnect B-FCX624s front panel Hardware features Control featuresDevice Label on required power supply Out-of-band RJ45 management interface Hardware features Out-of-band RJ45 management InterfacePowerConnect B-FCX 10/100/1000 BASE-T ports Serial management interface DB9 Console portDevice Slot Slot designationsOptional two-port 10 Gbps XFP uplink module SFP interfacesInterface Show Media Description Condition Status Optional Four-port 1 Gbps SFP and 10 Gbps SFP+ modulesOptional 10Gbps XFP module is not hot-swappable Four-port 1 Gbps SFP module status LEDs16/10 Gbps Ethernet CX4 stacking ports Cable specifications for CX4 stacking portsFour-port 10 Gbps SFP+ module status LEDs Port status LEDs Power status LEDs Hardware features System status LEDsState Switch StatusSFP+ Hardware features Port status LEDsSwitch Status Redundancy Power suppliesPower supply unit operation Unpacking the device Package contentsGeneral requirements Task Where to Find More Information Number Installation tasksInstallation precautions Follow all precautions when installing a Dell deviceInstallation precautions General precautionsLifting precautions Power precautionsCabling infrastructure Preparing the installation siteInstallation location Preparing the installation siteDesktop installation Installing the deviceRack mount installation PowerConnect B-FCX624s and PowerConnect B-FCX648s devices Connecting devices in a stackPowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide PowerConnect B-FCX624 and PowerConnect B-FCX648 devices Powering on the system Attaching a PC or terminal As indicated in , some of the wires should not be connected Installing and replacing a power supply unitWiring map for serial cable Serial cable wiringInstalling and replacing a power supply unit PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Page PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Page PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide Assigning permanent passwords Checking Network Devices and Testing ConnectivityEnter the following command to set the super user password Setting passwordsRecovering from a lost password Assigning permanent passwordsSyntax enable password Configuring IP addressesDevices running Layer 2 software Devices running Layer 3 software Assigning an IP address to an Ethernet port Configuring IP addressesSyntax router-interface ve num Syntax interface ve num Deleting an IP addressSyntax interface loopback num Assigning an IP address to a virtual routing interfaceConnecting to Ethernet or fast Ethernet hubs Connecting network devicesConnectors Cable specificationsFiber Optic transceivers Connecting to workstations, servers, or routersConnecting a network device to a fiber port Automatic MDI or Mdix detectionAll fiber optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers Installing a transceiverGigabit Optic Distance Supported for stacking Cabling a fiber optic transceiver Pinging an IP address Testing connectivityCleaning the fiber optic connectors Testing connectivityDesired Meaning Testing connectivity Network connection-related LED statesMeaning or Action Tracing a route Troubleshooting network connectionsViewing the results of the cable analysis Using Virtual Cable Testing to diagnose a cableConfiguration notes Command syntaxThis Line Displays Digital optical monitoringSyntax show cable-diag tdr port-num Defines the fields shown in this output Cable statisticsTroubleshooting network connections Using the temperature sensor Managing temperature settingsDisplaying the temperature Syntax temperature warning stack-unit value Displaying Syslog messages for temperatureChanging temperature warning and shutdown levels Managing temperature settingsSyntax fan-threshold speed-3 mp lowest value highest value Changing the shutdown temperatureCommand Syntax chassis poll-time stack-idvalue Displaying PowerConnect B-FCX CPU usageChanging the temperature polling interval Removing MAC address entriesRemoving a copper or fiber optic module Hardware maintenance scheduleHardware maintenance schedule Replacing a copper or fiber optic moduleCabling a fiber optic module Cleaning the fiber optic connectorsReplacing a copper or fiber optic module Replacing a copper or fiber optic module Operating Environment Hardware specificationsPhysical dimensions and weight Environmental considerationsStorage environment Hardware specificationsStorage Temperature Storage Humidity Storage Altitude Cooling system and fansAir Inflow Air outlet Mgmt Serial Console port pinouts Pinouts and signallingRange meters Cable Type Connector TypeMicrons MHz*km or AC power supply specifications Power cordsHardware specifications Cable length summary Hardware specifications Troubleshooting chart Diagnosing switch indicatorsPower and cooling problems InstallationDiagnosing switch indicators In-band accessJapan Vcci USA FCC CFR 47 Part 15 WarningIndustry Canada statement Europe and Australia Cispr 22 Class a WarningClass a statement Japan power cordKorea RussiaRegulatory compliance Regulatory complianceCertifications Regulatory compliance Vorsicht Devices near the input power connectors Never leave tools inside the chassis Gefahr Device PowerConnect B-FCX Switch Hardware Installation Guide