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Dell Networking C9010
Getting Started Guide

Regulatory Model: C9010

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Summary of Contents for Networking C9010

Page 1: ...Dell Networking C9010 Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model C9010 R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 2: ...RNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Copyright 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 20...

Page 3: ...se documents Table 1 C9010 Documentation Information Documentation Hardware installation and power up instructions Dell Networking Installation Guide for the C9010 Switch Software configuration Dell Networking Configuration Guide for the C9000 Series Command line interface Dell Networking Command Line Reference Guide for the C9000 Series Latest updates Dell Networking Release Notes for the C9010 S...

Page 4: ...speeds and media types such as copper fiber and direct access cable DAC It has an 8U chassis with up to 18 depth 19 with rack ears mounted When fully loaded it supports the following components Two full width Route Processor modules RPMs with four 10GE uplinks per module Ten half width Ethernet line cards including 6 Port 40GE QSFP 24 Port 1 10GE SFP 24 Port 1 10GE Base T RJ 45 The maximum port ca...

Page 5: ...elf 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 CAUTION The system is packaged in one or two separate containers Use an equipment lift or pallet jack to lift or install the chassis Lifting the system by its sh...

Page 6: ... outlet to the Utility panel connector Airflow around the switch and through the side vents is unrestricted Cabling The cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters broadcast amplifiers power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures Make sure that the cabling is safely away from other devices that might damage the cables If needed allow one RU space between devi...

Page 7: ...ps or hex screwdrivers are necessary Two people or an equipment lift are required to lift the chassis WARNING Use an equipment lift or pallet jack when lifting or moving the chassis Install the chassis into the rack before inserting the chassis components Lift the C9010 chassis only from the bottom Lifting by the chassis shelves or power supply openings might damage the chassis WARNING To prevent ...

Page 8: ...installation procedure in this section describes how to install the C9010 in a rack using the rack bar provided in the base configuration package For information about how to use Dell ReadyRails or a rack mount tray to install the C9010 in a rack see Installing Dell ReadyRails and Installing a Rack Mount Tray 4 Using a flat head screwdriver remove the bracket screws item 2 in Figure 3 brackets ite...

Page 9: ... the chassis on top of the rack bar or the rack tray or ReadyRails if installed Slide the chassis so that the holes in the side flanges align with the holes in the rack posts Tighten the two thumb screws item 2 in Figure 4 and four rack screws item 3 in Figure 4 provided by the rack manufacturer on each chassis flange to attach the chassis to the rack posts Installing the Hardware 9 R E G U L A T ...

Page 10: ...Figure 4 Mounting the Chassis into a 2 Post Rack 6 Verify that the chassis is securely installed in two rack posts and does not sag 10 Installing the Hardware R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 11: ...edure The illustrations in this section show how to install the chassis in a 4 post square hole rack using a tool less procedure WARNING Use an equipment lift or pallet jack when lifting or moving the chassis Install the chassis into the rack before inserting the chassis components Lift the C9010 chassis only from the bottom Lifting by the chassis shelves or power supply openings might damage the ...

Page 12: ...a Rack Mount Tray Then continue with Step 4 3 Hold the rack bar so that the smooth side faces outward and the arrows point upward The smooth side of the bar faces outward Attach the bar to the two front rack posts using the mounting screws washers and cage nuts provided by the rack manufacturer items 2 3 and 4 in Figure 6 First clip each cage nut into a post then tighten each screw to secure the r...

Page 13: ...lide the chassis so that the holes on the chassis flanges touch the holes in the rack posts Tighten the four thumb screws on the flanges into the cage nuts to secure the chassis on the front posts Figure 8 Installing the Hardware 13 R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 14: ...le rack or a tooled method in a threaded hole rack Dell ReadyRails support a rack length of 24 to 30 inches The ReadyRails kit consists of Chassis rails for the left and right sides of the C9010 chassis items 1 and 2 in Figure 9 Left and right rail brackets that fit into the front rails on 2 post racks items 3 and 4 in Figure 9 Front rails for the left and right posts of 2 and 4 post racks items 5...

Page 15: ...t ReadyRail bracket for 2 post racks 5 Left front rail with attached subassembly and thumb screw 6 Right front rail with attached subassembly and thumb screw 7 Rear rail that fits into the left front rail 8 Rear rail that fits into the right front rail 9 Spacer 10 Spacer Installing the Hardware 15 R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 16: ...gure 10 Press each chassis rail over the screws and slide it backwards towards the back of the chassis so that it snaps securely into place blue arrows and item 2 in Figure 10 Figure 10 Installing Chassis Rail for Toolless Ready Rail Installation 2 Attach a spacer to the back of each chassis flange as shown in Figure 11 The spacers allow the flanges to be attached flush to each rack post Place eac...

Page 17: ...in the desired U spaces item 1 in Figure 11 Install a cage nut item 2 in Figure 11 in the post at the height of the thumb screw Gently press the rail end into the rack post and tighten the thumb screw in the cage nut to secure the rail to the post d Align the back end of the left rail item 3 in Figure 11 until it fully seats in the back post holes item 2 in Figure 11 e Repeat Steps a through d to ...

Page 18: ...ide it into the rails installed in the rack Figure 12 Install two cage nuts in each post at the desired height of the two thumb screws on each flange Tighten the thumb screws in the cage nuts to secure the chassis to the rack 18 Installing the Hardware R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 19: ...brackets items 5 and 6 in Figure 9 For a 2 post rack take out the left and right rail brackets items 3 and 4 in Figure 9 and slide them into the front rails For a 4 post rack take out the left and right rear rails items 7 and 8 in Figure 9 and slide them into the front rails 2 Remove the pins from the front and rear of each rail using a flat tipped screwdriver Pull on the latch subassemblies to re...

Page 20: ...r post using four screws provided with the rack item 4 in Figure 13 4 Lift the chassis and slide it into the rails installed in the rack Figure 14 Tighten the two thumb screws and four rack screws item 5 in Figure 14 on each flange to secure the chassis to the rack On a 2 post rack slide each rail bracket item 4 in Figure 14 forward to the post Tighten two screws item 3 in Figure 14 to secure the ...

Page 21: ... Networking recommends using a rack mount tray to support the weight of a C9010 switch in a 4 post rack For information about the chassis weight and other technical specification see Technical Specifications To install a rack mount tray in a 2 or 4 post rack follow the instructions provided with the tray kit Decide on the desired height at which you want to mount the switch in the rack Position th...

Page 22: ...ws 1 Locate the chassis ground lug nut and holes on the bottom left side facing you of the chassis 2 Attach a grounding cable to the chassis lug by inserting a 6 gauge cable item 1 in Figure 16 Crimp the lug item 2 in Figure 16 using a wire crimping tool so that it holds the cable securely 22 Installing the Hardware R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 23: ...talled and operating properly 1 Slide the first fan tray into the fan slot 0 the uppermost fan slot item 2 in Figure 17 2 Gently push the front of the tray until it clicks into place The fan tray should be flush with the chassis 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install a second fan tray into fan slot 1 the middle fan slot 4 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to install a third fan tray into fan slot 2 the bottommost f...

Page 24: ...ventive wrist or foot heel ground strap when handling an RPM or a line card Always place RPMs and line cards on an antistatic surface or in an antistatic bag when not in use or when carrying them ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled Do not use the ejector handle to carry an RPM or line card CAUTION Unlock the levers before inserting an RPM or line card into the chassis After you ins...

Page 25: ...l the RPM in RPM slot 0 Refer to C9010 Hardware Description for the location of RPM slot numbers To control airflow for adequate system cooling personal safety and EMI containment during operation install blanks in any empty RPM slots Install operational modules or blanks in all RPM slots Always replace cards and blank panels immediately The blank panels for RPMs and linecards are different sizes ...

Page 26: ...igure 20 identifies the slot in which you must insert the first RPM Align the card with the guide item 2 in Figure 20 and gently slide it into the slot by holding the two ejector levers in the fully open position and pushing the card forward You should feel the backplane connectors on the RPM engage with the chassis backplane 26 Installing the Hardware R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 27: ...Card Install the fan trays before you install line cards in a C9010 switch Before you install line cards review these guidelines On the C9010 line card slots are labeled 0 to 9 You can insert any linecard into any line card slot Refer to C9010 Hardware Description for the location of line card slot numbers To control airflow for adequate system cooling personal safety and EMI containment during op...

Page 28: ...an insert a line card into any line card slot Align the card with the guide in the chassis slot While holding the ejector lever press on any convenient edge of the front panel to slide the card until you feel the backplane connectors engage the chassis backplane Be sure not to press on the port connectors 4 Push in the lever until the thumb tab pops up and the card is fully inserted in the slot 5 ...

Page 29: ...nput on each power supply to ensure its maximum power capacity WARNING The C9010 does not have a main disconnect device You must provide a suitable disconnecting device in the building installation Ensure you locate and install the device near the equipment and that it is easily accessible WARNING The C9010 operates in either of two voltage ranges The following lists the different power supply con...

Page 30: ...imize the obstruction from cables when you insert remove and view chassis components Using the cable management system you can attach the maximum number of cables in C9010 line card ports The cable management system consists of two brackets items 1 and 2 in Figure 23 and is shipped as part of the C9010 base configuration 30 Installing the Hardware R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 31: ...in a rack and all chassis components in the chassis To install the cable management system mount both brackets on the right and left sides of the chassis 1 Align the openings on the inside of a bracket with the pins item 1 in Figure 24 and thumb screws on each chassis flange Installing the Hardware 31 R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 32: ... Chassis Flanges 2 Press the bracket forward so that the bracket holes cover the pins and thumb screws on the flanges item 1 in Figure 25 The bracket locks in place as you press it forward 32 Installing the Hardware R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 33: ...le management brackets with installed cables First unplug and remove all cables then remove the brackets Installing the QSFP and SFP Optics The C9010 switch may use 40G QSFP and or 1 10G SFP optical ports You can use a breakout cable in a 40G QSFP port to split it into 4 SFP optical ports For a list of supported optics refer to the data sheet at Add link from Harish Mike Chow CAUTION ESD damage ca...

Page 34: ...d that you use sufficient over current protection devices Each AC power supply unit is correctly installed A power plug is connected to each AC power connector and the power cord is secure CAUTION Do not power up the switch if no fan tray is installed CAUTION The switch has a high line voltage requirement of minimum 200V NOTE A country region specific AC power cable is included in the shipping con...

Page 35: ... check system status using CLI show commands and the 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 C9000 Series When the C9010 successfully powers up or reloads RPM LEDs display system status and management port activity Line card port LEDs display link statu...

Page 36: ...ated port is operating at 10 100M RJ45 Management Ethernet port Activity Status LED Off Flashing green No data link activity Link is up and transmitting receiving data Figure 27 40G QSFP Port LEDs 1 4x10G Link Activity Port LEDs above each 40G QSFP port 2 Module Status LED Table 3 40GE QSFP Port LEDs LED LED Color Description 40GE Port link activity LED Off Solid green Flashing green Solid amber F...

Page 37: ... to locate port Module status LED Off Solid green Flashing blue Flashing amber No power Normal operation Beacon LED is being used to locate the module Error condition or reload in progress Figure 28 1 10G SFP Port LEDs 1 24 1 10G SFP ports with locator LEDs up and down arrows 2 Module Status LED Figure 29 1 10G RJ 45 Port LEDs 1 24 1 10G SFP ports with Link Activity Status LEDs up and down arrows ...

Page 38: ...g receiving data Port beacon used to locate port Module status LED Off Solid green Flashing blue Flashing amber No power Normal operation Beacon LED is being used to locate the module Error condition or reload in progress Figure 30 FAN LED Table 5 Fan LED LED LED Color Description Fan status Solid blue Flashing blue Solid amber Off Normal operation fan is receiving power Beacon LED is being used t...

Page 39: ...power output Alarm PSU is not operational due to fault condition Alarm Overheating condition PSU AC input power Solid green Flashing green Off Normal operation PSU is receiving power Alarm PSU is receiving power but DC output is disabled PSU is receiving power outside of the supported range and is not operational Installing the Hardware 39 R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 40: ...2 or USB B console port to enter the initial configuration information 2 Configure the enable password 3 Configure a host name 4 Configure layer 2 data Link mode 5 Configure the management port IP address 6 Configure a management route 7 Configure a username and password 8 Create a port based VLAN 9 Assign interfaces to a VLAN 10 Assign an IP address to a VLAN 11 Connect the system to the network ...

Page 41: ... DTE terminal server 3 Set your terminal or terminal emulation mode to VT100 with the following settings 9600 baud rate No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit Window Terminal Emulator option set to NO 24 lines x 80 characters No flow control RJ45 Cable and Adapter Pin Assignments To configure and monitor your system you can connect to a terminal port PC serial port or a terminal server by using the RJ45...

Page 42: ...in DB 9 Pin 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 RJ45 Console Access with a DB 25 Adapter You can connect to the console port through the RJ45 console port using an RJ 45 to RJ 45 rollover cable and an RJ 45 to a DB 25 female DTE adapter Table 9 Pin Assignments Between the Console and a DTE Terminal Server Console Port RJ 4...

Page 43: ...nection settings 9600 baud rate No parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit No flow control NOTE Only one of the console ports can be active at a time a USB console takes priority over an RJ 45 console by default When a USB host PC is plugged into the USB B console port the C9010 hardware automatically switches over to use the USB console When you remove the USB cable or the PC deactivates the USB connection...

Page 44: ...ll EXEC Privilege Enter configure to access CONFIGURATION mode Dell conf CONFIGURATION Enter configure terminal batch to access CONFIGURATION BATCH mode Dell conf b CONFIGURATION BATCH Enter the exit command to move back up one command mode level Enter the end command to move directly to EXEC Privilege mode Configuring the Enable Password To access EXEC Privilege mode you must use the enable comma...

Page 45: ...Port Numbering On the C9010 port numbers are written above ports on a line card All line cards are hot swappable For an example of port numbering on a 40G QSFP 1 10G SFP and 1 10G RJ 45 line card see Checking LED Status On the 6 Port 40G QSFP line card ports operate by default in 40GbE mode If you use a breakout cable each port can operate in 4x10GbE mode 40GbE ports are numbered in multiples of f...

Page 46: ...TION mode interface ManagementEthernet 0 0 2 Assign an IPv4 or IPv6 address to the interface INTERFACE mode ip address ipv4 address ipv6 address mask ip addressis an address in dotted decimal format A B C D maskis a subnet mask in prefix length format xx 3 Enable the interface INTERFACE mode no shutdown Configuring a Management Route Define a path from the system to the network from which you are ...

Page 47: ...port from other L2 L3 feature configurations Configure the switch to recognize the port mode change CONFIGURATION mode linecard number port number portmode quad linecard number port number specifies the line card and 40G port to be split The line card range is 0 to 11 the port range is 0 to 20 portmode quad configures a 40G port to operate in 4x10G mode For example Dell linecard 0 port 5 portmode ...

Page 48: ...lan vlan id 2 Assign a switchport interface to a VLAN as a tagged or untagged member VLAN INTERFACE mode tagged untagged slot port 3 Display all switchport interfaces and the VLANs to which they belong EXEC Privilege mode show vlan To view only the interfaces that are in Layer 2 mode enter the show interfaces switchport command in EXEC Privilege mode or EXEC mode To move a port interface to anothe...

Page 49: ...10 hardware installation The RJ 45 network management port is located on the left side of the RPM as you face the chassis Use a supported RJ 45 cable for a network connection Figure 33 RJ 45 Network Management Port 1 RJ 45 network management port Configuring the Software 49 R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 50: ...secure access to these services To access the Dell Networking Support site go to https www dell com support To obtain product specific information enter the 7 character service tag or 11 digit express service code of your C9010 switch and click Submit To view the service tag or express service code on a C9010 pull out the tag item 1 in Figure 34 located on the shelf in RPM slot 0 or enter the show...

Page 51: ...Figure 34 C9010 Service Tag Dell Networking Support 51 R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

Page 52: ...C Relative humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Table 12 AC Power Requirements Parameter Specifications Nominal input voltage 100 120 VAC 50 60Hz and 200 240VAC 50 60Hz Maximum AC power supply input current based on 1450 W output for 100 120 V and 2900 W output 200 240 V lines 16 A 100 V per AC power supply 14 A 120 VAC per AC power supply 16 A 200 VAC per AC power supply 14 A 240 VAC per AC power supp...

Page 53: ...Parameter Specifications Maximum system thermal output at 200 240 V 37 714 BTU hour Technical Specifications 53 R E G U L A T O R Y D R A F T 1 1 4 1 4 ...

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