Dell Networking Z9500 Installation Manual
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1. 20 Z9500 Installation e Elevated ambient temperature If installed in a closed rack assembly the operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature Use care not to exceed the 40 C maximum ambient temperature of the switch Reduced air flow Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised e Reverse air flow Necessary clearance is required to ensure cool air intake and to avoid hot air blow out from I O panel Reliable earthing Maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment Pay particular attention to the supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit for example use of power strips e Do not mount the equipment with the Utility panel facing in the downward position K NOTE The illustrations in this document are not intended to represent a specific switch Installing the Switch in a 1200 mm Rack Enclosure To install the Z9500 in a rack enclosure which must have front and back doors closed and provide enough space for cables I O and power supply you must use an extended rack that is at least 1200 mm in depth To install the Z9500 in a 1200 mm rack enclosure 1 Re position and fasten the front rack posts vertical rails 6 inches back towards the rear of the rack 2 Verify that the position of the rear vertical rails within the rack line up for the2. Installing Fan Modules Securing Power Cables Installing the QSFP Optics Installing the Cable Management System Oo OND 10 Supplying Power and Powering Up the System Unpacking the Switch Hardware Overview This section contains information about device characteristics and modular hardware configurations for the 29500 The Z9500 has the following physical dimensions e Height 5 2 inches 132 08 mm e Width 17 4 inches 441 96 mm Depth 32 inches 812 80 mm The Z9500 has a chassis design with 5280Gbps switching bandwidth The system also provides one DB9 RS 232 console port with YOST RJ 45 pinout and a dedicated Ethernet service port for out of band OOB management functions I O Panel All fixed data ports 132 x 40GbE quad small form factor pluggable plus QSFP ports are on the I O panel Line Card 0 Line Card 1 Line Card 2 V l I Li 1 Port 0 Port 0 Port 0 Port 140 Port 188 Port 188 Figure 1 I O Panel The I O panel includes e 132 fixed Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable QSFP ports e Light Emitting Diodes LEDs e Management ports NOTE The LED displays for the system status are on the I O side of the chassis The fan and power status LEDs are on the Utility panel Hardware Overview 9 Utility Panel The Utility panel side of the platform contains the fan and power modules Figure 2 Utility Side 1 Fan Trays 2 Power Supplies Power Supplies The
3. C to 70 C 2 Store on a dry surface or floor away from direct sunlight heat and air conditioning ducts 3 Store in a dust free environment Site Preparation 15 Z9500 Installation To install the 29500 follow these steps Assemble 4 Post Rack Frame Attaching the Mounting Brackets nstalling the Dell Static Rails System Securing the Chassis Ground nstalling AC Power Supplies Securing Power Cables nstalling the Cable Management System 1 2 3 4 5 Installing Fan Modules 6 7 8 9 Installing the QSFP Optics 10 Supplying Power and Powering Up the System Assemble 4 Post Rack Frame Due to chassis weight the Z9500 switch does not support installation in a 2 post rack you must install the Z9500 in a 4 post rack To install a 4 post rack frame follow the instructions in your rack frame kit In a 4 post rack the maximum supported distance between the front and back vertical posts is 56 inches the minimum supported distance is 24 inches Attaching the Mounting Brackets The switch is shipped with static rails mounting brackets rack ears and the required screws for rack or cabinet installation The brackets are enclosed in a package with the chassis Attaching the Static Rails Mounting Brackets 1 Take the static rail mounting brackets and screws out of their packaging Attach the brackets to the I O side of the chassis using eight screws for each bracket Attach
4. Green blinking O Off System locator LED Blue solid Management port activity LED e Off Green blinking Hardware Overview 10G Ch N System status LED A 10GbE channel selection indicator 6 Management Port Activity LED Description No alarm Minor alarm e Major alarm e No power e Normal operation System is booting e No activity e Port locator e No activity The port and the link are active and there is link activity 11 Label LED Color Description Display Management port status LED e Off e Port is Down e Greensolid Traffic on Management Port Figure 4 40GbE Port LEDs I O Panel 1 Port LED K NOTE In 40GbE mode the front end ports are solid green color in operational state However if the port is configured to work in 10GbE mode then the front end ports are solid amber color in operational state K NOTE The four 10GbE ports split from a single 40GbE port share the same locator LED as the 40GbE port Use the CLI system location led interface fortyGigE tengigabitethernet SLOT PORT on command to locate the 10GbE 40GbE port and then press the channel selector button to locate the corresponding 10GbE port as shown in Figure 5 When port locator functionality is enabled on a port the corresponding port LED turns solid blue Table 2 40GbE Port LEDs Label LED Color Display Description Port locator LED Off e No activity e Blue Port locator Port lin
5. Z9500 supports four hot swappable Power supply units PSUs K NOTE The PSUs must be installed at the customer site PSUs are field replaceable To ensure power redundancy and adequate cooling install four power supplies in the switch When running with full redundancy four PSUs installed and running you can remove and replace a PSU while the other PSUs are running without disrupting traffic Fans The Z9500 supports five fan trays with airflow directions from I O to Utility The fans must be installed at the customer site System Status You can view Z9500 status information in several ways including LEDs e CLI show commands Simple network management protocol SNMP For more information about these options refer to the Dell Networking Command Line Reference Guide and Dell Networking Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch As shown in the following figure the Z9500 includes LED displays on the I O and Utility side of the chassis When the 29500 powers up or reloads the status LED on the power supplies are solid green 10 Hardware Overview The following table lists the LED definitions for the Z9500 system 21 Figure 3 System LED Displays I O Panel SN AE Alarm LED System locator LED 10GbE channel selector button Management Port Status LED Table 1 System LED Displays I O Panel Label LED Color Display e Off Alarm LED Amber solid Red solid M Off System status LED e Green solid
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7. 2 Safety of Optical Fibre Communication Systems FDA Regulation 21CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 e IEC 60950 1 Second Edition including all National Deviations and Group Differences Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Emissions e International CISPR 22 2006 Class A e Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2009 Class A e Canada ICES 005 Issue 4 Class A e Europe EN55022 2006 CISPR 22 2006 Class A e Japan VCCI V 3 2011 04 Class A USA FCC CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B Class A Immunity e EN 300 386 v1 5 1 2010 EMC for Network Equipment e EN55022 2006 Class A e EN 55024 1998 Al 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 3 2 Harmonic Current Emissions EN 61000 3 3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker 38 Agency Compliance EN 61000 4 2 ESD e EN 61000 4 3 Radiated Immunity EN 61000 4 4 EFT EN 61000 4 5 Surge EN 61000 4 6 Low Frequency Conducted Immunity Product Recycling and Disposal You must recycle or discard this system according to applicable local and national regulations Dell Networking encourages owners of information technology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Dell Networking offers various product return programs and services in several countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive for Recovery Recycle and Reuse of IT and Telecommunications Products Dell Networking switches are labe
8. Dell Networking Installation Guide for the Z9500 Switch Notes Cautions and Warnings Es NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Copyright O 2014 Dell Inc All rights reserved This product is protected by U S and international copyright and intellectual property laws Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc in the United States and or other jurisdictions All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies 2014 07 Rev A02 Contents T AbDOULUITIS GUAE iaa a FC Crate diced nuni nd Ql d d Ge e ka Fb E CR 5 Related Publications noin iier da etur eot ae 5 Paiao U o iTo a PPE T E dani 6 Product DescriptiODa 3 o5 xot aderenti E e B BET BE IRR 6 S Unpacking the With uc iota cu conva Ru asRi n TR Erase sin de Rae dE 7 Hardware Installation OV rvieWia marssien I m mI nnne h hn hne ne nennen eene eden ene e n 7 4 Hardware OVER ca 9 MEA Patiel os mene mium oe s cte ata eh VLE EEN de T ai am owe ee peter ci ses 9 9 Site PreDar AON RR a le iaa 14 Site Selec ta Lo de aloes amv etit e e me en tend 14 Cabinet Placement n RUE Wee RH UU RR dn Eder 14 StOFIng COMPONEN 5 tor ten RR REED re ha illus car de Eee Do ean ie pe c
9. Ports are located on three line cards as shown below The line cards are factory installed and are not hot swappable or field replaceable On each line card the fixed 40GbE ports are numbered from bottom to top in multiples of four starting with zero for example O 4 8 12 and so on When a breakout cable is installed the resulting four 10GbE ports are numbered with the remaining numbers For example 40GbE port O contains 10GbE ports O 1 2 and 3 40GbE port 4 contains 10GbE ports 4 5 6 and 7 Line card O consists of ports O to 145 line card 1 consists of ports O to 191 line card 2 consists of ports O to 191 Line Card 0 Line Card 1 Line Card 2 LL EE oa Taca mag BEE 0 E EE 00 EE ESO 00 CEES En El E En 00 EEE 02 gg TE En l BE EG 22 02 16 EE zg 00 0052 00 02 0223 BE Figure 14 Port Numbering Splitting QSFP Ports to SFP Ports The system supports splitting a single 40GbE QSFP port into four 10GbE SFP ports using one of the supported breakout cables For a list of supported optics contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller e Configure the system to recognize the port mode change Z9500 Installation 33 CONFIGURATION mode linecard number port number portmode quad port number Enter the port number of the 40GbE port to be split The range is 48 to 60 portmode quad Configure a 40GbE port to operate in 4 x 10GbE mode Example of splitting a QSFP port to SFP ports lin
10. an modules to be installed for normal configuration The airflow direction must be from I O to Utility Important Points to Remember for Installing a Fan Module The Utility panel consists of five slots numbered from 0 to 4 Insert the fan modules in slots O 1 2 3 and 4 Module slot 0 is on the left side of the chassis module slot 4 is on the right side of the chassis Fan modules are hot swappable If you remove a fan module during normal Z9500 operation you must insert a new fan module within three minutes If a fan module fails the system during normal operation continues to operate without a significant degradation in cooling capacity for a TBD duration Z9500 Installation 25 N The cooling system is designed such that during normal operation the fans typically run at somewhere between 40 and 50 percent of their maximum speed at 26 C ambient temperature This feature results in lower noise and higher average fan life The switch increases the fan speed to maximum if the facility air condition fails or if a fan fails The fan speed increases and decreases automatically based on the internal temperature The switch never intentionally turns off the fans For proper ventilation position the switch in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches 12 7 cm of clearance around the exhaust vents When you install two systems near each other position the two chassis at least 5 inches 12 7 cm apart to permit proper airflo
11. armful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communication Statement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis de conformit la r glementation d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Dell Networking cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecommended modification of this product including the fitting of non Dell option cards This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class A equipment were 36 Agency Compliance derived for commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication equipment A WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this device may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures European Community Conta
12. avoid electrostatic discharge ESD damage wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment A WARNING Only trained and qualified personnel can install this equipment Read this guide before you install and power up this equipment This equipment contains two power cords Disconnect both power cords before servicing A WARNING This equipment contains optical transceivers which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser radiation CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT A WARNING When no cable is connected visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the optical transceiver ports Avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures Related Publications For more information about the Z9500 refer to the following documents Dell Networking Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch Dell Networking Command Line Reference Guide for the Z9500 Switch e Dell Networking Release Notes for the Z9500 Switch NOTE For the most recent documentation and software visit iSupport registration for access to some sections is required http www dell com support manuals About this Guide 5 Introduction This document provides basic information about installing the Z9500 switch For information about how to configure and monitor switch features refer to the Dell Networking Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch which is available on the Dell Support website at http support dell com manual
13. ches from the front door do one of the following Replace the vertical PDUs with shorter or horizontal PDUs e Use an extended length 1200 mm rack Installing the Z9500 in a Rack Enclosure with No Back Door 1 Top view of rack enclosure for example Dell 2 Adjustable front vertical rails 4226 1070 mm cabinet 3 6 inches behind front door 4 Back door has been removed 29500 Installation 23 1 Additional screw to restrict front back 2 Main screw movement of the switch Securing the Chassis Ground After you mount the chassis secure the chassis ground as follows 1 Locate the chassis ground connector nuts on the chassis rear 24 29500 Installation ground point Install the grounding cables to the ground nuts The grounding cable must comply with your local electrical codes in size and color typically the color is green or green with yellow stripe NOTE For proper ventilation position the chassis in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches 12 7 cm of clearance around exhaust vents The acceptable ambient temperature ranges are listed in the Environmental Parameters section Use M5 screws Tighten the screws torque should be between 18 and 24 inch lbs Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest appropriate facility grounding post high strand count conductor 27 02DIA Figure 6 Cable Connector Installing Fan Modules The chassis requires five f
14. ct Dell Networking EMEA Central Dahlienweg 19 66265 Heusweiler Germany http www forcelOnetworks com german Japan VCCI Compliance for Class A Equipment CORES HHAUBEESRERRSREMHBRMS VCCI ORF BSC VIAZARRRMAZETT OKRB RKRERRCEATS CBR pets amp tcdo ta5Uustd OUBSeII 5m 2389 45378 ARS SBLABKENSCEVMHV ET A WARNING Use the AC power cords with Dell Networking equipment only Do not use Dell Networking AC power cords with any unauthorized hardware This is Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio disturbance may arise When such trouble occurs the user may be required to take corrective actions AFA CC Io EL TSE ERI REY RES ARMOR AERT KEY RAR Fim Ao Hi OCC fib co METIA REC TCEAHRECA BARA Cala NEAR Pr 8A HL EmO RI PA Y RE BFALAELTTER Ls Agency Compliance 37 Korean Certification of Compliance BARINEZ 2 amp 4 E Ag 717 9 Fis O d TO Bret J h 3D UFS 9 817 3 qi PSHE HE arog Korean Package Label Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Certifications e CUS UL 60950 1 Second Edition e CSA 60950 1 03 Second Edition e EN 60950 1 Second Edition EN 60825 1 First Edition EN 60825 1 Safety of Laser Products Part 1 Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide e EN 60825 2 Safety of Laser Products Part
15. d 15 6 29500 Installation e 16 Assemble 4 POstiRack Erarme uino ten ERR RR EUREN PL THAO 16 Attaching the Mounting Brackets ee HL t e i nete n fe T de de Te teet ba 16 Attaching the Static Rails Mounting Brackets ssssssssssee emere 16 Installing the Dell Static Rails System eene 17 Identifying the Rail Kit ContentsInstalling and Removing Tool less Rails Square Hole Installing and Removing Tooled Rails Threaded Hole Racks or Round Hole Racks 17 Mounting the Chassis in a Four Post Rack enne nennen tnn 20 Securingithe Chassis Grows ees ite eaten pim dieu otn oed artt ode nett nte c eta 24 Installinig Fan Modules adhnc e e a NOE eG ae e tee eet le ee dede is 25 Installing AC Power SUpplles cit a VER EE SERERE ee D ed heehee tl a 26 Securing Power Cables t titan atar ba 28 Installing the Cable Management System OPTIONAL nennen 29 Installing the Cable Management System for Direct Attach Copper DAC Cables 29 Installing the Cable Management System for Optical Fibres ssssss 31 Installing the QSFP Optica td 32 Port Numbering Convention aia 33 Splitting OSEPx Ports to S EPXPOFS ce rp TEE UR I CHR CI UN RARE 33 Important Points to Remember des eie ave ee e a t a P pa A p a cae 34 Supplying Power and Powering Up the System ener 34 AG POWGE Ree ter dere A Ad PA dida 34 7 Technical Specific ii liada 35 8 Agency COMPlANCE siccciocinia
16. e Near an adequate power source Connect the system to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by your local electrical codes Environmental temperature between 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C e Humidity that does not exceed 85 percent noncondensing Inadry clean well ventilated and temperature controlled room away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight e Away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise e Positioned in a rack or cabinet or on a desktop with adequate space in the front rear and sides of the 79500 for proper ventilation and access Cabinet Placement Install the Z9500 only in indoor cabinets designed for use in a controlled environment as described in Site Selection The cabinet must meet the following criteria e Minimum cabinet size and airflow are according to the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA standard 14 Site Preparation Storing Components If you do not install your Z9500 and components immediately Dell Networking recommends properly storing the system and all optional components until you are ready to install them AM WARNING ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the Z9500 and its accessories After you remove the original packaging place the Z9500 and its components on an anti static surface 1 Storage temperature must remain constant ranging from 4 to 158 F 20
17. each bracket so that the ear faces the I O side with the black thumb screw at the bottom of the ear as shown in the following illustration 16 Z9500 Installation 1 Utility side of the chassis 2 Screws Static rail mounting bracket Installing the Dell Static Rails System Dell Networking provides the Static Rails rack mounting system so you can easily configure a rack to install the switch Identifying the Rail Kit Contents Locate the components for installing the rail kit assembly Two Dell Static Rails assemblies 1 2 Es NOTE Supports rack length between 24 and 36 inches 29500 Installation 17 Installing and Removing Tool less Rails Square Hole 1 Position the left and right rail end pieces FRONT facing inward and orient each end piece to seat in the holes on the front side of the vertical rack flanges 1 2 Align each end piece in the bottom and top holes of the desired U spaces 2 3 Engage the back end of the rail until it fully seats on the vertical rack flange and the latch clicks into place Repeat these steps to position and seat the front end piece on the vertical flange Es NOTE Make sure the blue release latch is closed 4 To remove the rails pull on the blue release latch on each end piece and unseat the rail from the rack 18 29500 Installation oe ISTP a y v CASS y Installing and Removing Tooled Rails Threaded Hole Racks or Round Hole Racks R
18. ecard 0 port 52 portmode quad Important Points to Remember e A40GbE quad port must be in a default configuration before you can split it into four 10GbE SFP ports When you split the port the 40GbE port is lost in the running configuration Be sure that the port is also removed from other L2 L3 feature configurations e For the split port change to take effect you must reload the system after issuing the CLI change commands Supplying Power and Powering Up the System Supply power to the system after the chassis is mounted in a rack or cabinet A CAUTION The switch has a high line voltage requirement of minimum 200V Dell Networking recommends reinspecting your system prior to powering up Verify that he equipment is properly secured to the rack he equipment rack is properly mounted and grounded The ambient temperature around the unit which may be higher than the room temperature is within the limits specified for the switch e There is sufficient airflow around the chassis The input circuits are correctly sized for the loads and that you use sufficient overcurrent protection devices NOTE For powering up the AC PSUs AC power cables are included in the shipping container You must order all other power cables separately CAUTION ESD damage can occur if the components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch and its components When the system
19. emove the pins from the front and rear mounting brackets using a flat tipped screwdriver 2 Pull on the rail latch subassemblies to remove them from the mounting brackets 1 Attach the left and right mounting rails to the front vertical rack flanges using two pairs of screws ANNP Slide the left and right rear brackets forward against the rear vertical rack flanges and attach them using two pairs of screws 3 Z9500 Installation 19 Mounting the Chassis in a Four Post Rack Safety Considerations for Rack Mounting A WARNING You must use a lifting device such as a fork lift trolley to lift the chassis The following guidelines are general safety considerations For detailed information read the safety instructions in your Safety Environmental and Regulatory information booklet before you begin e Rack loading Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure which may damage equipment and cause possible personal injury Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins Mount the components beginning at the bottom of the rack then work to the top Do not exceed your rack load rating e Power considerations Connect only to the power source specified on the unit When multiple electrical components are installed in a rack ensure that the total component power ratings do not exceed the circuit capabilities Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock hazards
20. hr No performance degradation up to 6600ft Ambience derating required for higher altitude Specifications 200 VAC 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 10A 3100 Watts 2200 Watts 35 Agency Compliance USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device under Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used in accordance to the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference at their own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Dell Networking is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications in the equipment Unauthorized changes or modification could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause h
21. ical cable in a Z9500 port then route the optical cable up and along the line card face above the switch Position the cables so they follow the channel marked in the figure below and exit to the right or left depending on the chassis slot location The cables should emerge from right and left side of the panel 29500 Installation 31 OOO OD OD OD OD OD BD OD OD OO Figure 13 Routing Optical Fibres using the Cable Management System 1 Rack unit to be installed only for optical 2 Z9500 switch cables 4 NOTE When the switch operates in the supported temperature range LR4 optics can be used only in the upper half of the ports on the switch e Line card O only in ports 12 16 20 36 40 44 60 64 68 84 88 92 108 112 116 132 136 and 140 e Line card 1 only in ports 12 16 20 36 40 44 60 64 68 84 88 92 108 112 116 132 136 140 156 160 164 180 184 and 188 Line card 2 only in ports 12 16 20 36 40 44 60 64 68 84 88 92 108 112 116 132 136 140 156 160 164 180 184 and 188 When the switch operates in a reduced ambient temperature you can use LR4 optics in any port See Port Numbering Convention for an illustration that shows port location Installing the QSFP Optics The switch has 132 QSFP optical ports which can be used with breakout cables for 528 small form factor pluggable plus SFP optical ports When the switch operates in the supported temperature ra
22. ice Request tab e Your name company name phone number and E mail address Preferred method of contact e Model number e Software version number e Symptom description Screen shots showing the symptom including any error messages This can include e Output from the show tech support command This report is very long so set the storage buffer in your terminal program to high e Output from the show logging command on the unit that experienced the failure This report is included as a section in the output of the show tech support command e Console captures showing the error messages e Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken e Saved messages to a syslog server if you use one Log in to isupport and select the Service Requestt tab to view all open cases and Return Materials Authorizations RMAs Log in to Support and select the Software Center tab Log in to Support and select the Documents tab You can access this page without logging in using the Documentation link on the iSupport page E mail Dell Force10_Technical_SupportO Dell com Web http support dell com Telephone 41 42 USA 1 866 965 5800 International 408 965 5800 Technical Support
23. k activity LED Off No link or interface disabled e Green solid e 40GbE link present and interface enabled Green blinking e Port has activity e Amber solid e 1OGbE link present and interface enabled Amber blinking e 10GbE port has activity 12 Hardware Overview Figure 5 System LED Displays Utility Panel 2 1 Fan status LED Table 3 System LED Displays Utility Panel Label LED Color Display PSU status LED e Green solid Amber Solid Off Fan status LED e Green solid Amber Solid Off Hardware Overview PSU status LED Description Normal operation Minor Major alarms Power not present Normal operation Minor Major alarms Power not present 15 5 Site Preparation The Z9500 is suitable for installation as part of a Common Bond Network CBN It can be installed in e network telecommunication facilities e data centers e other locations where the National Electric Code NEC applies This chapter contains the following sections e Site Selection e Cabinet Placement e Storing Components Site Selection Dell Networking equipment is intended for installation in restricted access areas A restricted access area can only be accessed by service personnel by using a special tool lock key or other means of security and access is controlled by the authority responsible for the location Ensure that the area where you install your Z9500 system meets the following safety requirements
24. led in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive Figure 15 The European WEEE symbol In accordance with the European WEEE Directive electrical and electronic equipment EEE is to be collected separately and to be reused recycled or recovered at end of life Users of EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive as shown above must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the return Specifications 47 recycling and recovery of WEEE Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE Dell Networking products which fall within the scope of the WEEE are labeled with the crossed out wheelie bin symbol as shown above as required by WEEE For information on Dell Networking product recycling offerings see the WEEE Recycling instructions on Support at http downloads dell com Manuals all products esuprt electronics esuprt_docking_stations dell superspeed usb3 dock stn_Reference 20G
25. lled in the rack and slide the chassis into the rack The front 1 O panel of the chassis should be flush with the rack opening and provide adequate space on the PSU side of the chassis to attach power cords see the following figure 2 Tighten the screws on each side of the front panel To remove the chassis from the rack loosen the screws and slide the chassis out of the rack Z9500 Installation 21 Installing the Z9500 in a Rack Enclosure with No Front Door 2 1 Top view of rack enclosure for example Dell 2 Front door has been removed 4226 1070 mm cabinet When you install the Z9500 switch in a 1070 mm rack enclosure in which the front door must be closed either leave the back door open or remove the back door Then follow these steps 1 Re position and fasten the front rack posts vertical rails 6 inches back towards the rear of the rack as shown in the next figure 2 Lift the chassis align it with the rails installed in the rack and slide the chassis into the rack The front 1 O panel of the chassis should be flush with the front vertical rails and sit 6 inches back from the front door There should be sufficient space to attach QSFP optics and cables to the front I O panel 22 Z9500 Installation 3 Tighten the screws on each side of the front panel NOTE If your 1070 mm rack enclosure uses vertical power distribution units PDUs that occupy the space required by the 29500 when it is installed 6 in
26. mended that you install the cable management system after the chassis is installed into the rack or cabinet A WARNING When you cable the ports be sure not to interfere with the airflow from the small vent holes above and below the ports Installing the Cable Management System for Direct Attach Copper DAC Cables 1 Secure the cable management system into place on the 4 post rack frame above the I O side of the chassis by inserting screws and tightening with a 2 Phillips screwdriver Z9500 Installation 29 50 N N EN N N N M EN XQ N N mS Figure 11 Installing the Cable Management System for DAC Cables 1 Pin rack unit for DAC cable routing 2 Rack unit for DAC cable routing Insert a cable in a Z9500 port then route the DAC cables up and along the line card face between the larger pins directly above the card Position the cables so they follow the channel marked in the figure below and exit to the right or left depending on the chassis slot location The cables should emerge from right and left side of the panel Z9500 Installation T ri MI i rE LAL LCL AL OU MAI mu Figure 12 Routing DAC cables using the Cable Management System 1 Pinrack unit for DAC cable routing 2 Rackunit for DAC cable routing NOTE To fully populate the cable management system in a 1070 mm cabinet the maximum supported length of the DAC cable is 5 m Installing the Cable Management System for Optical Fibres Insert an opt
27. mount distance from the front vertical rails as you snap the mounting rails into place If the rear vertical rails require adjustment adjust as necessary 3 Liftthe chassis align it with the rails installed in the rack and slide the chassis into the rack The front 1 O panel of the chassis should be flush with the front vertical rails and sit 6 inches back from the front door There should be sufficient space to attach QSFP optics and cables to the front I O panel There should also be adequate room to attach power supply cables at the rear of the chassis 4 Tighten the screws on each side of the front panel Installing the Switch in a 1070 mm Rack Enclosure This section describes your options to install the Z9500 switch in a 1070 mm rack enclosure Due to chassis depth the Z9500 switch does not support installation in a 1070 mm cabinet with front and back doors closed If your Z9500 installation requires both front and back doors to be closed use a rack enclosure with extended length When you install the Z9500 switch in a 1070 mm rack enclosure with a front and back door you must either leave the front door open or remove it This is the typical Z9500 installation scenario If you must close the front door refer to procedure for installing the switch in a rack enclosure with no back door later in this section To install the Z9500 in a 1070 mm rack enclosure with no front door 1 Lift the chassis align it with the rails insta
28. nge LR4 optics can be used only in the upper half of the ports on the switch e Online card 0 only in ports 12 16 20 36 40 44 60 64 68 84 88 92 108 112 116 132 136 and 140 Online card 1 only in ports 12 16 20 36 40 44 60 64 68 84 88 92 108 112 116 132 136 140 156 160 164 180 184 and 188 e Online card 2 only in ports 12 16 20 36 40 44 60 64 68 84 88 92 108 112 116 132 136 140 156 160 164 180 184 and 188 32 79500 Installation Refer to the Port Numbering Convention illustration in the Dell Networking Z9500 Getting Started Guide for exact port location For a list of supported optics contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller Pat CAUTION ESD damage can occur if the components are mishandled Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch and its components A WARNING When working with optical fibres follow all the warning labels and always wear eye protection Never look directly into the end of a terminated or unterminated fibre or connector as it may cause eye damage 1 Position the optic so it is in the correct position The optic has a key that prevents it from being inserted incorrectly 2 Insert the optic into the port until it gently snaps into place Port Numbering Convention On the switch all ports operate by default in 40GbE mode If you use a breakout cable each port can operate in 4x10GbE mode
29. nstalled near the equipment and is easily accessible 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 above for all PSUs NOTE Ensure that the PSU is correctly installed When you correctly install the PSU the power connector is on the left side of the PSU Securing Power Cables 1 Bend the system power cables as shown in the following illustration and attach to the cable clasp K NOTE Install all four PSUs before securing the power cables 28 Z9500 Installation Figure 10 Securing Power Cables 1 Velcro strap 2 Power Cable 2 Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible power supply UPS or a power distribution unit PDU IN CAUTION The switch has a high line voltage requirement of minimum 200V K NOTE For better performance ensure that the system is connected to a stand alone power source with stable power supply Installing the Cable Management System OPTIONAL You must order the cable management mount assembly separately Mount the assembly on the top front of the chassis to organize network cables and to minimize obstruction from these cables while you insert remove and view the chassis components Using the cable management system you can attach the maximum number of cables in Z9500 I O ports K NOTE The installation of the cable management system requires that you install these parts in the order presented in this document It is recom
30. oling A WARNING The Utility panel consists of four slots numbered from 0 to 3 Insert PSUs in slots 0 1 2 and 3 A WARNING The PSU edge connector is at the bottom Avoid installing the PSU upside down A WARNING Electrostatic discharge ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled Ground yourself by using an antistatic wrist strap or other device and connect it to the ESD grounding jack on the chassis 1 Remove the PSU from the electro static bag 2 Use the grab handle to slide the PSU into the switch PSU slot The PSU slot is keyed so that the PSU can be fully inserted in only one way When you install the PSU correctly it snaps into place and is flush with the back of the switch Figure 8 Installing an AC Power Supply 1 Release latch 2 Slot O for AC PSU O A CAUTION Fan tray modules must be inserted before powering up the switch A CAUTION The switch has a high line voltage requirement of minimum 200V 3 Plug in the AC3 prong cord from the switch PSU to the external power source the AC wall outlet Z9500 Installation 27 Figure 9 Connecting AC Power Supply Cords 1 AC3Prong NOTE The system is powered up as soon as you connect the power cord between the system and the power source A CAUTION Always disconnect the power cable before you service the power supply slots CAUTION Use the power supply cord as the main disconnect device on the AC system Ensure that the socket outlet is located i
31. powers up the fans come on at medium speed The fan speed slows as the system boots up The system status LED blinks until the boot up sequence is complete When the boot up is complete the power status LED is steadily lit AC Power A CAUTION Ensure that the PSU is installed correctly Connect the plug to each AC power connector Make sure that the power cord is secure As soon as the cable is connected between the switch and the power source the chassis is powered up there is no on off switch 34 29500 Installation Technical Specifications K NOTE Operate the product at an ambient temperature not higher than 40 C Table 4 Chassis Physical Design Parameter Height Width Depth Chassis weight with factory installed components Rack clearance required Table 5 Environmental Parameters Parameter Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity Maximum thermal output Maximum Altitude Table 6 Power Requirements Parameter AC Power supply Maximum AC current per supply Maximum power consumption Typical power consumption Technical Specifications Specifications 5 2 inches 132 08 mm 17 4 inches 441 96 mm 32 inches 812 80 mm 122 pounds Approximately e Front 5 inches 12 7 cm e Rear 5 inches 12 7 cm Specifications 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 10 to 85 percent RH noncondensing 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 5 to 95 percent RH noncondensing 10567 BTU
32. s This document contains the following sections Product Description Unpacking the Switch Hardware Overview Site Preparations 79500 Installation Technical Specifications Agency Compliance Technical Support Product Description The 29500 is part of Dell Networking s Z Series family of Data Center Core switches The 29500 switch is a compact 3 RU Rack Unit high performance and low latency 10 40 Gigabit Ethernet switch It runs the Dell Networking Operating Software OS providing features and capabilities that are widely deployed The Z9500 switch has the following features 132 fixed Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable QSFP ports on the I O side of the switch Four slots on the Utility side of the switch for hot swappable power supplies Five slots on the Utility side of the switch for hot swappable fan modules A management and console interface on the I O side of the switch Introduction 5 Unpacking the Switch The switch and its accessories are shipped in a single box The power cords may be shipped in a separate box Before unpacking the switch inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of damage Verify that you have received your ordered items including the following A WARNING If any item is missing or damaged contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller for instructions A CAUTION Always wear an ESD preventive wrist or heel ground strap
33. uide_en us pdf c us amp l en amp cs amp s gen Agency Compliance 39 Technical Support This chapter contains the following sections The iSupport Website e Accessing Support Services e Requesting a Hardware Replacement e Contacting Technical Support The iSupport Website isupport provides a range of documents and tools to assist you with effectively using Dell Networking equipment and mitigating the impact of network outages Through iSupport you can obtain technical information regarding Dell Networking products access to software upgrades and patches and open and manage your Tech Support cases Dell Networking iSupport provides integrated secure access to these services Accessing iSupport Services The URL for iSupport is http www force10networks com CSPortal20 Main Login aspx You must have a userid and password to access iSupport services 1 Onthe Dell Networking Support page click the Account Request link 2 Fill out the User Account Request form and click Send You will receive your userid and password by E mail To access iSupport services click the LOGIN link and enter your userid and password Requesting a Hardware Replacement 1 Determine the part number and serial number of the component To list the numbers for all components installed in the chassis use the show inventory command 2 Request a RMA number from Tech Support by opening a support case Open a s
34. upport case by a Using the Create Service Request form on the iSupport page refer to Contacting Technical Support b Contacting Dell Networking directly by E mail or by phone refer to Contacting Technical Support Provide the following information when using E mail or phone 40 Part number description and serial number of the component Your name organization name telephone number fax number and E mail address Shipping address for the replacement component including a contact name phone number and E mail address A description of the failure including log messages This can include Technical Support Output from the show tech support command This report is very long so set the storage buffer in your terminal program to high Output from the show logging command on the unit that experienced the failure This report is included as a section in the output of show tech support command Console captures showing the error messages Console captures showing the troubleshooting steps taken Saved messages to a syslog server if you use one Contacting Technical Support How to Contact Dell Networking Tech Support Information to Submit When Opening a Support Case Managing Your Case Downloading Software Updates Technical Documentation Contact Information Technical Support Log in to iSupport at http www forceiOnetworks com CSPortal20 Main Login aspx and select the Serv
35. w The acceptable ambient temperature ranges are listed in Technical Specifications To view the log messages use the show logging command For more information refer to the System Logs chapters of the Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide for the Z9500 Switch and Dell Networking OS Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch Take the fan module out of the shipping box Use the grab handle to slide the fan module into the switch fan slot as shown below Figure 7 Installing a Fan Module 1 Release latch 2 Fan module O Slot O Installing AC Power Supplies The chassis requires four power supplies to be installed for normal configuration The airflow direction must be from I O to Utility Important Points to Remember for Installing an AC Power Supply 26 The power supply unit PSU slides into the slot smoothly Do not force a PSU into a slot as this action may damage the PSU or the chassis The chassis supports AC power supplies with air flow direction from I O to Utility Z9500 Installation e For PSUs a LED indicates the power status e To view the log messages use the show Logging command For more information refer to the System Logs chapters of the Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide for the Z9500 Switch and Dell Networking OS Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch DA WARNING Although the switch can run on two PSUs Dell Networking requires using four PSUs for full redundancy and proper co
36. when handling the switch and its components Ground yourself by using an antistatic wrist strap or other device and connect it to the ESD grounding jack on the chassis As with all electrical devices of this type take all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing this system A CAUTION The system is packaged in one or two separate containers Use an equipment lift or Nn PAN pallet jack to lift or install the chassis Lifting the system by its shelves will cause damage to the chassis 79500 switch Static Rail kit 1 and 2 Phillips and flat tipped screwdrivers required K NOTE One Rail Kit is required for every chassis in a rack Screws for rack installation Console cables Any optional items ordered Getting Started Guide Safety and Regulatory Information Warranty and Support Information Software License Agreement Place the container on a clean flat surface and cut all straps securing the container Open the container or remove the container top Carefully remove all components from the container and place it on a secure and clean surface Remove all packing material Inspect the switch and accessories for damage Hardware Installation Overview To install the Z9500 follow these steps nan Assemble 4 Post Rack Frame Attaching the Mounting Brackets Installing the Dell Static Rails System Securing the Chassis Ground Installing AC Power Supplies Unpacking the Switch 7
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