Chapter 1

About This Guide

 

 

This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures to rack mount the Force10 Networks E1200i chassis, as well as instructions to install fan trays, power supplies, route processor modules (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards.

This guide also includes instructions for removing and installing field-replaceable parts, including power supplies for both the AC and DC models. The E1200i system is packaged with components necessary for optimal performance, including blank panels for RPM, SFM, and line card slots. Blanks are required in empty slots to ensure adequate system cooling and for EMI containment during operation.

After you complete the hardware installation process and power up the system, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for preliminary software configuration information. E1200i systems run Force10 OS (FTOS™) software. The FTOS Command Reference for the E-Seriesprovides detailed CLI information, and the FTOS Configuration Guide for the E-Seriesincludes FTOS configuration information.

Information Symbols and Warnings

Table 1 defines the information symbols used throughout this guide.

Table 1 Information Symbols

Symbol

Warning

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This symbol warns that improper handling and installation could result in bodily

 

 

 

 

Danger:

injury. Before you begin work on this equipment, be aware of hazards involving

 

 

 

 

electrical circuitry, networking environments, and instigate accident prevention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caution:

This symbol informs you that improper handling and installation could result in

 

 

 

 

equipment damage or loss of data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning:

This symbol informs you that improper handling may reduce your component

 

 

 

 

or system performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

This symbol informs you of important operational information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Force10 Networks E1200i manual Defines the information symbols used throughout this guide, Symbol Description