Table 7-1. RPM LEDs

Flash

In Use

Green: flash memory card is in the process of a read or write process. Do not remove the

 

 

flash card when the In Use LED is lit.

 

 

Unlit: not in use.

 

 

 

 

Primary

Green: primary

 

 

Unlit: secondary (or standby)

 

Status

This is a bi-color LED.

 

 

Green: operational

 

 

Amber: fault detected

 

 

Flashing green: booting

 

 

Unlit: in secondary mode or power is off

 

 

 

Line Card LEDs

Line card LEDs are described in the documentation specific to each line card. Refer to the installation documentation that came with the card for to understand LED appearance and meaning.

Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs)

A minimum of four SFMs are required in order for the E600i system to operate properly. There is an additional slot available for a redundant SFM. SFMs carry traffic between line cards or between RPMs and a line card. SFMs plug directly into the backplane, which provides high-speed access to the line cards. The switch fabric receives user data packets and redirects them to the appropriate destinations according to the routing information.

CAUTION: If you are not operating your E600i system with redundancy, your SFM package will include a blank panel. Blanks do not have board components or connector pins.

You must install SFMs starting on the left (slots 3 or 0) moving to the right (slots 2 or 4).

Step Task

1Remove an SFM from the anti-static packaging.

2Align the SFM with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassis backplane.

NOTE: Hold the SFM by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Extend the top and bottom card levers before you insert the card into the slot.

3Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and card in place.

4Secure each SFM in place by tightening the captive screw.

5Continue the process for the remaining SFMs.

6Align any blank panels with the guides and gently slide toward the backplane. Secure each blank panel by tightening the single captive screw.

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Dell E600I manual Line Card LEDs, Installing Switch Fabric Modules SFMs

E600I specifications

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