Dell E600I manual Formatting an External Flash Card, Copying Files to the External Flash

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Formatting an External Flash Card

New external flash cards must be formatted in the E600i before use.

Flash cards used on systems other than the E600i as well as cards formatted on PCs must be reformatted in the E600i flash slot before they can be used. Similar to formatting a new diskette, formatting erases all information stored on the flash card. To format the flash card:

Step Task

1Insert the flash card into the flash slot on the primary RPM.

2In the EXEC CLI mode, enter format slot0:

3The formatted flash card is ready to use.

Copying Files to the External Flash

Copy files to the flash when you want keep a backup image. The In Use LED illuminates during a read or write operation. Do not eject the flash card from the slot while this LED is lit.

To copy files to the external flash card use the following command:

Command Syntax

Command Mode

Purpose

 

 

 

copy file-url1 file-url2

EXEC Privilege

Configure the following parameters:

 

 

file-url1:the file source

 

 

file-url2: enter slot0://

 

 

 

Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash

Flash cards can be used to copy and store system images, boot images, and configuration files. Optional flash memory cards are shipped blank.

To display files stored on a flash use the following command:

Command Syntax

Command Mode

Purpose

 

 

 

dir [filesystem]

EXEC Privilege

Configure the following optional parameters to view files on the

 

 

flash card:

 

 

filesystem: enter either flash: for the internal flash or

 

 

slot0: for the external flash.

 

 

The default is flash: (the internal flash). To view the external

 

 

flash, enter dir slot0:

 

 

 

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Contents E600i TeraScale Installation Guide Page Contents Powering Up System Boot W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Contents Information Symbols and Warnings 1describes symbols contained in this guideInformation Symbols About This GuideRelated Publications Release Notes for the E-SeriesSite Selection Site PreparationEquipment Rack and Cabinet Requirements Power Requirements 2500W AC Power RequirementsDC Power Requirements Storage RequirementsE600i System Operating OverviewE600i Chassis Front View with AC Power Supplies E600i Chassis Rear ViewE600i System Installation Process E600i Hardware Component Operating Requirements SummaryPage Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar Installing the ChassisUnpacking the E600i System To install a equipment rack shelf bar Standard Front Chassis Rack MountingInstalling the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet To install the chassis into a prepared rackPage Installing the Fan Tray Fan TrayFan Speed and Temperature Fan SpeedPower Supply Minimum Power Supply RequirementsAC Power Supply Units AC Power Supply UnitInstall the AC Power Supply Units Power Cord RequirementsTo install an AC power supply unit Remove the AC Power Supply To remove an AC power supply unitDC Power Entry Modules Cable and Connector RequirementsInstall the DC PEMs To install a DC PEMRemoving the DC PEM Safety Cover Replace the DC PEMTo remove a PEM Page Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs UnpackingLine Cards and RPMs RPMsPreparing and Installing the RPMs and Line Cards To install line cards and RPMsLine Cards Blank PanelsInstalling RPM into the E600i RPM Label and LEDs Installing a Second RPMRPM LEDs Installing Switch Fabric Modules SFMs Line Card LEDsInstalling SFMs 2defines the SFM front panel and LED displays SFM Front Panel and LEDsSFM Front Panel and LED Descriptions Page RPM Ports and Cables Connecting the Console and Auxiliary PortsRPM Ports Console Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments Cable and Adapter Pin AssignmentsAuxiliary Port RJ-45 Pin Assignments Accessing the Console with a DB-25 Adapter Accessing the Console with a DB-9 AdapterPin Assignments Between E600i Console and DB-25 Adapter Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port Accessing the Auxiliary Port by ModemRJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Pin Modem Assignments 100 Ethernet Management Port LEDsPowering Up Supplying PowerTo supply power to the E600i system PreparationBooting to the CLI Prompt Booting from the Bootuser PromptRemoving and Replacing Parts Removing and Replacing the Fan TrayRemoving and Replacing Power Modules Replacing 2500W AC Power SupplyRemoving the Power Cord Replacing DC PEMsRemoving and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs DC PEM LabelTo remove and install an SFM No linecard numberRemoving and Replacing the Air Filter Replacing the E600i Air FilterTo remove and replace the air filter Page Using a Flash Memory Card External Flash Memory Card OverviewInserting the External Flash Memory Card Removing the External Flash Memory CardCopying Files to the External Flash Formatting an External Flash CardDisplaying Files Stored on the External Flash Dir Command Example Page E600i System Boot Process System BootBooting from the Bootuser Prompt To configure the chassis from the Bootuser prompt HelpUse the boot change command to edit appropriate fields Show default-gateway default-gateway ip-address Force10 Page Alarms Table B-1. Alarm Events and ReportingAC Power Supplies and Alarms SFMs and AlarmsAlarms Alarms W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Chassis Physical Design System SpecificationsThis appendix contains the following major sections DC Power Entry Module Requirement AC Power Supply Unit RequirementsEnvironmental SFM and RPM Power Requirements Agency ComplianceJapan Vcci Compliance for Class a Equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Safety Standards and Compliance Agency CertificationsProduct Recycling and Disposal Figure C-1. The European Weee symbol Accessing iSupport Services Technical SupportISupport Website This appendix contains these major sectionsContacting the Technical Assistance Center Request tabRequesting a Hardware Replacement To request replacement hardware, follow these stepsPage Page W. d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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