Dell E600I Using a Flash Memory Card

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Using a Flash Memory Card

This appendix provides information about using an external flash memory card and contains the

following sections:

•External Flash Memory Card Overview

•Formatting an External Flash Card

•Inserting the External Flash Memory Card

•Removing the External Flash Memory Card

•Copying Files to the External Flash

•Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash

External Flash Memory Card Overview

Each RPM card is designed with a slot to accommodate an external flash memory card (slot0:). You can

use a flash card to copy the image and configuration files for storage and backup purposes. For complex

configurations, use the copies for other E600i systems in your network. Configure your boot execution

process to use the images stored on a flash card as the primary (active), secondary (standby), or default

boot order preference. Optional external flash memory cards are shipped blank.

Inserting the External Flash Memory Card

NOTE: Only insert the external flash before system boot or after the system has completed its boot and is run-

time mode.

To install the flash memory card:

Removing the External Flash Memory Card

To remove the flash memory card:

Step Task

1Press the ejector button to ensure it is in the extended position. Hold the flash card vertically (with the manufacturers

able on the left and the barcode on the right).

2Gently insert the flash card into the primary RPM flash slot until the is card is flush with the front panel. Do not

force the flash card into the slot.

3The In Use LED illuminates only during read or write operations.

Step Task

1Extend the ejector button by pressing the ejector button. Then press the ejector button again to eject the memory

card.

2Remove the card and store it in an antistatic bag.

Contents

Main Notes, Cautions, and Warnings followed. Contents 7 Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs 8 RPM Ports and Cables 9 Powering Up 10 Removing and Replacing Parts 11 Using a Flash Memory Card A System Boot B Alarms C System Specifications D Technical Support Page About This Guide Information Symbols and Warnings Related Publications Site Preparation Site Selection Equipment Rack and Cabinet Requirements Power Requirements Storage Requirements The E600i System Operating Overview Page E600i System Installation Process Page Installing the Chassis Unpacking the E600i System Installing the Equipment Rack Shelf Bar Standard Front Chassis Rack Mounting Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Cabinet Page Installing the Fan Tray Page Power Supply AC Power Supply Units Page Remove the AC Power Supply To remove an AC power supply unit: Cord Retainer Power Cord Thumb Screw DC Power Entry Modules Page To remove a PEM: Page Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFMs Unpacking Line Cards and RPMs Preparing and Installing the RPMs and Line Cards To install line cards and RPMs: RPM Label and LEDs Line Card LEDs You must install SFMs starting on the left (slots 3 or 0) moving to the right (slots 2 or 4). Installing Switch Fabric Modules (SFMs) Page SFM Front Panel and LEDs Table 7-2 defines the SFM front panel and LED displays. Page RPM Ports and Cables RPM Ports Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments Page Accessing the 10/100 Ethernet Management Port Powering Up Preparation Supplying Power Booting to the CLI Prompt Removing and Replacing Parts Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray Removing and Replacing Power Modules Page To remove a PEM: Removing and Replacing RPMs, Line Cards, or SFMs for more details. To remove and replace RPMs and line cards: To remove and install an SFM: Removing and Replacing the Air Filter Page Page Using a Flash Memory Card External Flash Memory Card Overview Formatting an External Flash Card Copying Files to the External Flash Displaying Files Stored on the External Flash Page Page A System Boot The E600i System Boot Process Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt To configure the chassis from the BOOT_USER prompt: Page Page Page Page B Alarms AC Power Supplies and Alarms SFMs and Alarms Page Page C System Specifications Chassis Physical Design Environmental AC Power Supply Unit Requirements DC Power Entry Module Requirement SFM and RPM Power Requirements Agency Compliance The E600i is designed to comply with the following safety and agency requirements. which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures. SFM 60W (210 BTU/hour) RPM 150W (510 BTU/hour) Page Page Page D Technical Support The iSupport Website Contacting the Technical Assistance Center , below, for more. Contacting the Technical Assistance Center Requesting a Hardware Replacement To request replacement hardware, follow these steps: