Dell Force10 E300 driver and firmware
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Dell Force10 E300, E600i, and E1200i Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 5
..., refer to the following documents:
Documentation Hardware installation and power-up instructions
Software configuration
Command line interface
Latest updates
E300
E600i
E1200i
Installing and Maintaining the E300 System
E600i System Installation Guide
E600i TeraScale Installation Guide
E1200i ExaScale Installation Guide
Installing and Maintaining the E1200i System
FTOS Configuration FTOS...
Dell Force10 E300, E600i, and E1200i Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 10
... studs.
3
Apply a coat of anti-oxidant paste to the connector studs.
4
Install the grounding cable. This cable is typically green or green and
yellow.
NOTE: Termination points require UL-listed 2-hole....
6
Secure the nuts with a nut driver or torque wrench (not to exceed 4
ft/lbs).
7
Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the appropriate
nearest grounding.
E600i TeraScale ...
Dell Force10 E300, E600i, and E1200i Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 15
... standby switch of the power supply to the On position.
NOTE: Power modules are not field serviceable.
E300 DC Power Modules
The E300 supports a minimum of one DC PEM. You must have only one type of power module in the chassis; you cannot install a mixture of power modules.
You must provide your own cables to connect to a remote power source (a circuit breaker panel...
Dell Force10 E300, E600i, and E1200i Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 16
...take precautions against over-tightening the screws or nuts on this device.
Installing a DC PEM
Step
Task
1
Turn the remote power source (the circuit breaker panel) to the OFF
position.
... of the remaining studs.
7
Connect the -48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote
power sources.
a Verify that the remote power source is in the OFF position.
b Locate the appropriate studs on...
Dell Force10 E300, E600i, and E1200i Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 21
...be easily accessible. Dell Force10 recommends that you use a 150A circuit breaker.
Use the following steps to install a DC PEM:
Step
Task
1
Make sure that the remote power source (the circuit ... driver to secure the PEM. Do not exceed 5 inch/lbs torque.
5
Connect the -48 VDC and Return cables from each PEM to the remote
power sources (circuit breakers A and B).
a Check that the remote power ...
Dell Force10 E300, E600i, and E1200i Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 39
... command mode level.
Console Access
RPM Ports and Cables
There are three ports on the RPM: the Console port, the Auxiliary port, and the 10/100 Ethernet port. This chapter includes information to connect to the system using the console port. For information about connecting with the other ports, refer to your system's Installation Guide.
Connecting the Console
NOTE: Before starting...
Dell Force10 E300, E600i, and E1200i Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 40
... Assignments Between the E-Series Console and a DTE Terminal Server
Console Port RJ-45 to RJ-45 Rollover Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Terminal Adapter Server Device
Signal
RJ-45 Pinout RJ-45 Pinout DB-9 Pin
Signal
RTS
1
8
8
CTS
DTR
2
7
6
DSR
TxD
3
6
2
RxD
GND
4
5
5
GND
GND
5
4
5
GND
RxD
6
3
3
TxD
DSR
7
2
4
DTR
CTS
8
1
7
RTS
38
Installing the Software
Dell Force10 E300, E600i, and E1200i Systems Quick Start Guide - Page 41
... Universal Serial Bus Ports
There are 2 USB ports, labeled A and B. The A port is a host port and allows a user to install a flash memory stick for use as external flash. The B port is a device port and allows a user to hook up an external PC for console access. Refer to the E1200i ExaScale Installation Guide for complete information regarding these ports.
Default Configuration
A version of...
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.8 E-Series TeraScale - Page 36
... to the chassis.
Syntax download alt-boot-image file-url
Command Modes EXEC Privilege
Command History
Version 7.7.1.0
Removed from E-Series and C-Series
Version 7.5.1.0
Introduced on C-Series
E-Series original Command
Usage Starting with FTOS 7.7.1.0, the functions of this command are incorporated into the upgrade Information command.
For software upgrade details, see the FTOS Release...
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.8 E-Series TeraScale - Page 37
... FTOS 7.7.1.0, the functions of this command are incorporated into the upgrade Information command.
For software upgrade details, see the FTOS Release Notes.
Related Commands
upgrade (E-Series version)
Upgrade the bootflash or boot selector versions
download alt-system-image
e Download an alternate system image (not the boot flash or boot selector image) to the chassis.
Syntax Command Modes...
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.8 E-Series TeraScale - Page 1435
clock update-calendar
c e s Set the switch hardware clock based on the software clock.
Syntax clock update-calendar
Defaults Not configured.
Command Modes EXEC Privilege
Command History
Version 7.6.1.0 Version 7.5.1.0 pre-Version 6.1.1.0
Support added for S-Series Support added for C-Series Introduced for E-Series
Usage Use this command only if you are sure that the hardware clock is ...
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide FTOS 8.4.2.8 E-Series TeraScale - Page 1518
... technical support representative instructs you to do so.
Layer 2 Debug Command
show software macagent
c This command displays tables and advanced debugging information related to the MAC Agent
process.
Syntax show software macagent {configs | mac-addr-table {dump | count} | port interface interface | port-channel number | stg number | vlan number} line-card number
Parameters
configs mac-addr...
FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS 8.4.2.8 E-Series TeraScale - Page 381
.... The failover type is hot failover. FTOS displays Message 2.
Message 2 FTOS Version Incompatibility Error
*
*
Warning !!! Warning !!! Warning !!!
*
*
*
Incompatible SW Version detected !!
*
*
This RPM -> 7.4.2.0
*
Peer RPM -> 7.4.1.0
*
00:00:12: %RPM0-U:CP %IRC-4-IRC_VERSION: Current RPM 7.4.2.0 Peer RPM 7.4.1.0 - Different software version detected 00:00:12: %RPM0-U:CP...
FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS 8.4.2.8 E-Series TeraScale - Page 396
... 5 is not present.
Note: [b] : booted [n] : next boot Upgrade cache boot image(4.7.5.427) for all cards [yes/no]: yes
cache boot image downloading in progress
cache boot upgrade in progress. Please do NOT power off the card. Note: Updating Flash Table of Contents... Erasing TOC area
Upgrade result
All cache boot image upgraded to 4.7.5.427 FTOS#
View your cache boot configuration...
FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS 8.4.2.8 E-Series TeraScale - Page 511
...; however, the ISO NET format is supported for addressing.
To support IPv6, the Dell Force10 implementation of IS-IS performs the following tasks:
• Advertise IPv6 information in the PDUs • Process IPv6 information received in the PDUs • Compute routes to IPv6 destinations • Download IPv6 routes to RTM for installing in the FIB • Accept external...
Installing and Maintaining the E300 System - Page 31
....
The RPM Major and Minor Alarm LEDs are controlled by software that sets the threshold levels for triggering the different alarm stages.
Blank Panels
CAUTION: To ensure clean air and emission integrity (EMI), install blank panels for RPMs and line cards slots not in use. Always replace cards or blank panel immediately.
Blank panels for RPMs...
Installing and Maintaining the E300 System - Page 66
...to Contact Dell Force10 Log in to iSupport at www.force10networks.com/support/, and select the Service Request
TAC
tab.
Information to Submit When • Your name, company name, phone number, and E-mail address
Opening a Support Case
• Preferred method of contact
• Model number
• Serial Number (see Locating E300 Serial Numbers on page 67)
• Software version number...
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure - Page 2
...-03 Rev 01 or higher. Earlier SFMs do not support line rate following the ExaScale 8.1.1.1 FPGA upgrade.
Do not mix SFMs. All the SFMs in the chassis must run the required minimum software version.
The automatic upgrade process takes place regardless of the SFMs you have installed. If you have one or more SFMs that are...
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure - Page 5
...|secondary|default}
After entering the keywords and desired option, press Enter. The software prompts you to enter the following: • boot device (ftp, tftp, flash, slot0) • image file name • IP address of the server with the image • username and password (only for FTP)
BOOT_USER
reload show chassis
BOOT_USER EXEC Privilege
Tell the...
TeraScale to ExaScale Upgrade Procedure - Page 7
...|default}
BOOT_USER
After entering the keywords and desired option, press Enter. The software prompts you to enter the following: • boot device (ftp, tftp, flash, slot0) • image file name • IP address of the server with the image • username and password (for FTP)
7
reload
BOOT_USER
Tell the system where to access the TeraScale...