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Dell Force10 C150 User Manual

Dell Force10 C150
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Installing and Maintaining
the C150 System

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Dell Force10 C150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDell
ModelForce10 C150
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this Guide

Information Symbols and Warnings

Explains graphic symbols used in the document to highlight hazards and provide critical information.

Related Documents

Lists related documentation for the Dell Force10 Operating System (FTOS) for the C-Series.

Overview

C150 System Installation Process Overview

Summarizes the recommended installation steps for the Dell Force10 C150 system.

Preparing the Site

Site Selection Criteria

Details environmental and physical requirements for the C150 installation site.

Preparing the Equipment Rack

Provides instructions on how to prepare and ground the equipment rack for chassis installation.

Installing the C150 Chassis

Safety Considerations for Chassis Installation

Highlights safety precautions and guidelines for safely mounting the C150 chassis in a rack.

Installing the Chassis into an Equipment Rack

Step-by-step instructions for physically mounting the C150 chassis into a 19-inch equipment rack.

RPMs and Line Cards

Route Processor Modules (RPMs)

Details the requirements and functionality of Route Processor Modules (RPMs) for the C150 system.

RPM Front Panel and LED Descriptions

Describes the front panel labels and LED indicators for the RPM, providing status information.

Line Cards

Information on line card installation, hot-swappability, and compatibility notes for the C150 system.

Blank Panels

Explains the purpose and installation of blank panels in empty chassis slots for cooling and EMI.

Installing RPMs and Line Cards

Installing a Card (RPM or Line Card)

Step-by-step guide for installing RPMs and line cards into the C150 chassis, including lever operation.

Removing RPMs and Line Cards

Removing an RPM or Line Card

Instructions for safely removing RPMs and line cards from the C150 chassis, including lever operation.

Management Cable Pinout

Connecting the Console Port

Details serial port settings for connecting a terminal or PC to the C150 console port.

Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments

Provides pinout configurations for RJ-45 console ports and common adapter types (DB-9, DB-25).

AC Power Supply Units

AC Power Supply Location

Illustrates the physical location of AC power supply slots within the C150 chassis.

Power Over Ethernet (PoE)

Explains the C-Series capability to transmit power over Ethernet for PoE devices.

Installing Power Supply Units

Installing AC Power Supply Units

Step-by-step guide for installing AC power supply units into the C150 chassis.

PoE Ports per Power Supply Unit

Table listing maximum PoE ports supported per AC power supply unit.

Removing AC Power Supply Units

Removing an AC Power Supply

Instructions for safely removing AC power supply units from the C150 chassis.

Power Cord Requirements

Specifies requirements for AC power cords, including compliance with local electrical codes.

Installing DC Power Entry Modules

Recommended Operating Conditions for DC PEMs

Details input voltage and operating range specifications for DC Power Entry Modules (PEMs).

DC Power Entry Module Redundancy

Explains the configuration for full facility redundancy using two DC PEMs.

Installing a DC PEM

DC PEM Cable and Connector Requirements

Specifies requirements for cables and connectors used with DC PEMs for power source connection.

Installing a DC PEM

Step-by-step instructions for installing a DC Power Entry Module (PEM) into the C150 chassis.

Status LED for DC PEM

Status LED Descriptions for DC PEM

Details the meaning and description of the status LED on the DC Power Entry Module (PEM).

Removing a DC PEM

Removing a DC PEM

Instructions for safely removing a DC Power Entry Module (PEM) from the C150 chassis.

Powering Up the C150 System

Pre-Power Up Checks

List of essential checks and verifications before supplying power to the C150 system.

Powering Up the C150 System

Step-by-step instructions for safely powering on the C150 system.

Powering Down the C150 System

Fan Tray

Inserting the Fan Tray

Instructions for installing the fan tray into the C150 chassis.

Removing the Fan Tray

Fan Speed Control

Describes how fan speed is determined for different C150 fan tray models based on temperature.

Removing and Replacing Components

Removing and Replacing the Fan Tray

Detailed procedure for removing and installing a new fan tray in the C150 system.

Removing and Replacing Power Supply Units

Instructions for removing and replacing AC or DC power supply units in the C150.

Removing and Replacing a Line Card

Removing and Replacing an RPM

System Boot Procedures

System Boot Process Overview

Describes power-on self-tests, LED indications, and CLI prompt display during system boot.

Booting from the BOOT_USER Prompt

Explains how to interrupt the boot process and enter BOOT_USER mode for parameter management.

The Compact Flash Card

Inserting the Compact Flash Card

Instructions for inserting a Compact Flash card into the RPM slot for boot and system images.

Removing the Compact Flash Card

Procedure for safely removing a Compact Flash card from the RPM, noting the In Use LED status.

Formatting the Compact Flash Card

Alarms and Event Reporting

Alarm Conditions

Lists conditions that trigger alarms in the C150 system, including major and minor alarms.

Alarm Events and Reporting

Table detailing alarm events, associated LEDs, and how they are reported in the event log.

System Specifications

Physical Design Specifications

Provides physical dimensions, weight, and mounting clearance requirements for the C150 chassis.

System Power Specifications

Details AC and DC input voltage, power consumption, and thermal output for the C150 system.

Component Power Requirements

Agency Compliance

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Product Recycling and Disposal

Contacting Technical Support

The iSupport Website

Information on accessing Dell Force10's iSupport website for technical information and services.

Accessing iSupport Services

Steps to register, log in, and access support services through the iSupport portal.

Contacting the Technical Assistance Center

How to Contact Dell Force10 TAC

Provides contact methods, including website, email, and phone numbers for Dell Force10 Technical Assistance.

Information to Submit When Opening a Support Case

Lists essential information required to open a support case, such as model, serial number, and symptom.

Locating Serial Numbers

Requesting a Hardware Replacement

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