Dell Force10 MXL Blade Getting Started Guide

14 Installing and Configuring the Switch
Unpacking the Switch
Package Contents
When unpacking each switch, make sure that the following items are
included:
• One Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module
• One USB type A-to-DB-9 female cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Warranty and Support Information
• Software License Agreement
Unpacking Steps
NOTE: Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report any
evidence of damage.
1 Place the container on a clean, flat surface and cut all straps securing the
container.
2 Open the container or remove the container top.
3 Carefully remove the switch from the container and place it on a secure
and clean surface.
4 Remove all packing material.
5 Inspect the product and accessories for damage.
Installing and Configuring the
Switch
After you unpack the MXL 10/40GbE Switch, refer to the flow chart in
Figure 1-6 for an overview of the steps you must follow to install the blade
and perform the initial configuration.
You can check to see that a switch is running the latest FTOS version by entering
the show version command. To download an FTOS version, go to http://support.dell.com
.

Dell Force10 MXL Blade Specifications

General

Switching Capacity	1.28 Tbps
Forwarding Rate	952 Mpps
Product Type	Blade Switch
Latency	< 3 microseconds
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Redundancy	Yes
Management	CLI, SNMP, Web
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Jumbo Frame Support	Up to 9216 bytes
Management Ports	1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Weight	4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)