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System Boot

This appendix provides instructions to boot the E600i system from the BOOT_USER prompt.

The E600i System Boot Process

When you supply power to the E600i system, the system performs a series of power-on self-tests. RPM,

and line card Status LEDs blink during initialization. No user interaction is required as long as the boot

process proceeds without interruption. Observe the process on your console monitor and note the

message output on the display. When the boot process is complete, the RPM and line card Status LEDs

remain online (green) and the console monitor displays the command line interface (CLI) prompt,

Force10>.

The RPM cards in the E600i system contain an internal flash memory card (flash:). This is the default

storage area for the boot files and the startup configuration file. Upon system power up or a system reset,

the boot process uses parameters stored in non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) to boot the

system.

Each RPM is equipped with a slot for an external flash memory card (slot0:). You can copy the image

files and configuration files to the external flash device on the primary RPM. You can also begin your

boot process by accessing a remote server containing the boot image and system image files. When you

configure your system to boot, you can specify the boot preference order: primary, secondary, or default

in the in the BOOT_USER mode and the CLI mode.

NOTE: The E600i system supports up to a 40-character file name length, up to a 180-character local file path

length, and up to a 256-character remote file path length.

For information about the flash memory card, see

Chapter 11, Using a Flash Memory Card

.

Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt

To get into the BOOT_USER mode, you can issue a break control sequence (CNTL+^) to interrupt the

automatic boot process or if you experience boot problems. This mode allows you to modify the

parameters necessary to manage the boot process. Only console port access is enabled for the

BOOT_USER mode.

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: