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PowerConnect™ B-MLXe

Series

Getting Started Guide

入门指南

使用說明指南

Guide de mise en route

Handbuch zum Einstieg

Panduan Pengaktifan

Guida introduttiva

시작 안내서

Guia de Noções Básicas

Guía de introducción

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

DANGER

A DANGER indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp,

PowerConnect, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in

the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, MS-DOS and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of

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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.

Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Regulatory Model Codes: MLXe-4, MLXe-8, MLXe-16

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In this guide

•

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

•

Items required for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

•

Site planning and safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

•

Unpacking the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

•

Lifting guidelines for the 8-slot and 16-slot chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

•

Mounting a chassis in a rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

•

Installing modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

•

Installing power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

•

Connecting AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

•

Connecting DC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

•

Managing cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

•

Attaching a management station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

•

Activating the power source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

•

Verifying proper operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

•

Assigning passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

•

Configuring IP addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Connecting the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series to a network device . . . . . . 30

Introduction

This guide provides instructions for unpacking, installing, and setting up a PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 4-slot,

8-slot, and 16-slot chassis as a standalone unit. Note the following additional documentation:

•

For detailed installation and configuration instructions, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide for

this product.

•

For rack-specific installation instructions, refer to the appropriate rack mount installation procedures.

The PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 4-slot chassis (Figure 1 on page 4) and 8-slot chassis (Figure 2 on page 5) can be

installed in the following ways:

•

As standalone units on a flat surface.

•

In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association cabinet (EIA310-D). The B-MLXe Series units have built-in mounting

brackets for installing in racks.

•

In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack. A mid-mount kit can be ordered separately from your

PowerConnect supplier to center mount the PowerConnect unit in the rack. It contains two L-shaped mounting

brackets and instructions for installing the brackets and mounting the unit.

The PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 16-slot chassis (Figure 3 on page 6) can be installed in the following ways:

•

In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association cabinet (EIA310-D). The B-MLXe Series units have built-in mounting

brackets for installing in racks.

•

In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack. A mid-mount kit can be ordered separately from your

PowerConnect supplier to center mount the PowerConnect unit in the rack. It contains two L-shaped mounting

brackets and instructions for installing the brackets and mounting the unit.

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The basic configuration steps required to set up the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series are listed in this guide. Additional

configuration information is provided in the hardware installation guide.

Figure 1 illustrates the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 4-slot chassis and components location.

FIGURE 1

PowerConnect B-MLXe 4-slot chassis

1 Interface slot 2 4 ESD connector 7 Interface slot 3 10 Interface slot 4

2 Switch fabric slot 2 5 Interface slot 1 8 Management slot 1

3 Switch fabric slot 3 6 Switch fabric slot 1 9 Management slot 2

7

6

5

1324

8910

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Figure 2 illustrates the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 8-slot chassis and components location.

FIGURE 2

PowerConnect B-MLXe 8-slot chassis

1 Interface slot 1 6 Switch fabric slot 2 11 Interface slot 8 16 Power supply slot 3

2 interface slot 2 7 Switch fabric slot 3 12 Management slot 1 17 Power supply slot 4

3 Interface slot 3 8 Interface slot 5 13 Management slot 2 18 ESD connector

4 Interface slot 4 9 Interface slot 6 14 Power Supply slot 1

5 Switch Fabric slot 1 10 Interface slot 7 15 Power Supply slot 2

8

10

12

6

9

7

5

4

3

14 15

11

16 17

1 2

13

18

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Figure 3 illustrates the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 16-slot chassis and components location.and components

location.

FIGURE 3

PowerConnect B-MLXe 16-slot chassis

1-16 Interface slots 1-16 20 Switch fabric slot 4

17 Switch fabric slot 1 21 Management slot 1

18 Switch fabric slot 2 22 Management slot 2

19 Switch fabric slot 3 23 ESD connector

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

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23

1

2

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Items required for installation

This document describes how to set up the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 4-slot, 8-slot, and 16-slot chassis and

mount them into 19-inch equipment racks using the brackets built onto each chassis. To center-mount the chassis

in a rack, order the mid-mount rack kit from your PowerConnect supplier. Installation instructions are provided with

the rack kit. This section describes items shipped with the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series and items you will need for

installation.

Items shipped with units

The following items are shipped:

•

The 4-slot chassis ships with the following components installed:

-

Two high-speed switch fabric modules.

-

A slot blank in each empty module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently have a module

installed in it, ensuring proper airflow.

-

A fan tray assembly, which is located in the front right side of the router. For more information about fans,

refer to your hardware installation guide.

-

One power supply (AC or DC).

•

The 8-slot chassis ships with the following components installed:

-

Two high-speed switch fabric modules.

-

A slot blank in each empty module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently have a module

installed in it, ensuring proper airflow.

-

A fan tray assembly, which is located in the front right side of the router. For more information about fans,

refer to your hardware installation guide.

-

Two power supplies (AC or DC).

•

The 16-slot chassis ships with the following components installed:

-

Three high-speed switch fabric modules.

-

A slot blank in each empty module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently have a module

installed in it, ensuring proper airflow.

-

A fan tray assembly, located in the front right side of the chassis, and two fan assemblies located at the rear

of the chassis. For more information about fans, refer to your hardware installation guide.

-

Four power supplies (AC or DC).

•

Warranty card.

•

A 115V AC power cable for each AC power supply that you purchase from Dell.

•

Web pointer card containing software images and user documentation (including this guide).

NOTE

If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.

Items that you must provide

•

Assembled 19-inch Electronic Industries Association cabinet (EIA310-D) equipment rack.

•

Standard #12-24 pan-head screws for mounting the chassis to equipment racks.

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#2 Phillips-head screwdriver.

•

A large flat-blade screwdriver.

•

Mid-mount rack kit (optional). Order from your PowerConnect supplier.

•

An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the chassis.

Site planning and safety guidelines

The following steps and safety precautions are required to ensure correct installation and operation.

Site planning

Follow these steps to ensure your site is ready for installation.

Cabling infrastructure

Ensure that the proper cabling is installed in the site. For information on cabling, see your hardware installation

guide.

Installation location

Before installing the chassis, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. For cooling

purposes, allow a minimum of 15.24 cm (6 in.) of space between the sides, front, and the back of the chassis and

walls or other obstructions. If a chassis is installed within a perforated enclosure, the perforations must have

openings of at least 60 percent of the surface.

NOTE

The PowerConnect B-MLXe series chassis is suitable for installation in a Network Telecommunication facility and

where NEC requirements apply. Additionally it may be installed in either a Common Bonding Network (CBN) or Isolated

Bonding Network (IBN). It is not intended for Outside Plant installations (OSP).

Safety guidelines

Before proceeding with installation, read the cautions and warnings that apply to the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series.

General precautions

DANGER

The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.

DANGER

All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers.

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CAUTION

Do not install the chassis in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might

exceed 40

ο

C (104

ο

F).

CAUTION

Make sure the air flow around the front, sides, and back of the chassis is not restricted.

CAUTION

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you operate

the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.

CAUTION

Never leave tools inside the chassis.

Power precautions

CAUTION

Use a separate branch circuit for each AC power cord for redundancy in case one of the

circuits fails.

DANGER

Make sure to choose the appropriate circuit device, depending on the number of AC power

supplies installed in the chassis.

DANGER

Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from the

chassis.

DANGER

Make sure that the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord

supplied with the chassis to connect it to the power source.

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DANGER

If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the chassis,

make sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the

regulations for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord

can be used safely with the chassis.

DANGER

Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the chassis is adequately secured to prevent it from

becoming unstable or falling over.

DANGER

Mount the chassis in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest chassis at the

bottom and progressively place lighter units above.

CAUTION

Ensure that the chassis does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current

protection. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add the ampere

(amp) ratings of all devices installed on the same circuit as the chassis. Compare this total

with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the

chassis near the input power connectors.

CAUTION

B-MLXe series products with DC power sources are intended for installation in restricted

access areas only. A restricted access area is where access can be gained only by service

personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is

controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

CAUTION

B-MLXe series products with AC power sources are intended for installation in restricted

access areas only. A restricted access area is a location where access can be gained only by

service personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

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CAUTION

For the DC input circuit to the system of a 16-slot chassis (1800W supply), make sure there

is a UL-Listed 60 amp circuit breaker, minimum -48VDC, double pole, on the input lugs to the

power supply. The input wiring for connection to the product should be copper wire, 6 AWG,

marked VW-1, and rated minimum 90

ο

C.

CAUTION

For the NEBS-compliant installation of 16-slot chassis with AC and DC systems, use a ground

wire of at least 6 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The ground wire should have an

agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the device) attached to one end, with the

other end attached to building ground. The connector must be crimped with the proper tool,

allowing it to be connected to both ground screws on the enclosure. Before crimping the

ground wire into the provided ground lug, ensure the bare copper wire has been cleaned and

antioxidant is applied to the bare wire.

Unpacking the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series

The PowerConnect B-MLXe Series ships with several items. Review the items listed under “Items shipped with units”

on page 7, and verify the contents. If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase.

Remove your B-MLXe chassis from the shipping carton. Save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you

need to move or ship the chassis at a later time.

Installing a PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis in a rack

This section describes the following tasks:

•

“Preparing to mount a chassis in a rack”

•

“Removing shipping screws from the 4-slot and 8-slot chassis”

•

“Lifting guidelines for the 8-slot and 16-slot chassis”

•

“Mounting a chassis in a rack”

Preparing to mount a chassis in a rack

Because of the weight of a fully loaded PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis, Dell recommends mounting a chassis

in a rack before installing modules and AC power supplies if necessary.

In a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack, you can install

•

Up to ten PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 4-slot chassis.

•

Up to six PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 8-slot chassis.

•

Up to three PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 16-slot chassis.

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For each PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis that you install in a rack, you must provide four standard #12-24

pan-head screws with which to mount and secure the chassis. Before performing this task, you should have an

assembled rack and a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.

Removing shipping screws from the 4-slot and 8-slot chassis

The PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 4-slot and 8-slot units ship with two screws installed in the right side of the

chassis. These screws secure the fan tray and protect it from damage during shipment. You must remove these

screws before installing the router. Figure 4 on page 12 shows the location of these screws.

NOTE

You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove these screws.

FIGURE 4

Removing the shipping screws from 4-slot and 8-slot chassis

Lifting guidelines for the 8-slot and 16-slot chassis

DANGER

A fully-populated B-MLXe 16-slot chassis is heavy. TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING,

HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.

Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving the 8-slot or 16-slot chassis:

•

Before lifting or moving the chassis, disconnect all external cables.

•

Do not attempt to lift a fully configured chassis by yourself. Use two people to lift the chassis.

•

It is recommended that you remove chassis components before installing the chassis in a rack.

1 Front 2 Rear 3 Shipping screws

3

1

2

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Mounting a chassis in a rack

Follow these steps to mount a PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis in a rack.

NOTE

You must provide standard #12-24 pan-head screws to mount each chassis in a rack. You will need a Phillips

screwdriver to perform this task.

1. Determine the position of each chassis in the rack. For example, place units with the fewest modules near the

top of the rack, units with more modules near the middle of the rack, and fully populated units near the bottom

of the rack.

2. Using the keyhole slots in the chassis mounting brackets as a guide, align one screw per rack post, as shown in

Figure 5 on page 13. On one side of the rack, the screw should align with the top hole in the mounting bracket.

On the other side of the rack, the screw should align with the bottom hole of the mounting bracket. When

tightening these screws, leave approximately 1/4-inch of clearance between the back of the screw head and the

rack post.

FIGURE 5

Positioning the mounting screws in the rack posts

3. Starting with the chassis that will be in the lowest position in the rack, mount the chassis in the rack as shown in

the example of the 8-slot chassis in Figure 6. With two or more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion of

each keyhole slot over the corresponding mounting screw in the rack post.

1 Unequal flange equipment rack 2 Network equipment rack

5"

3"

1 2

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FIGURE 6

Mounting the B-MLXe 8-slot chassis in a rack

4. Slide the chassis down so that the mounting screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots.

5. Tighten the screws to secure the chassis in place. For extra support, use additional screws.

NOTE

For better grounding of the chassis to the rack, attach the chassis using star washers. You should also use star

washers with any single-hole grounding lugs to keep the lugs from rotating.

6. Repeat step 2 through step 5 to mount each chassis in the rack.

Installing modules

Use these procedures to install modules into empty slots. The same procedure applies to all modules.

The following sequence for installing multiple modules is important to ensure proper fit:

•

For the 4-slot and 8-slot chassis, install modules right-to-left, beginning with the lowest row and moving up.

•

For the 16-slot chassis, begin by filling the slots from the left side of the router, and work towards the right side.

DANGER

The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intra-building or

unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building ports of the equipment or subassembly MUST NOT

be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the outside plant (OSP) or its wiring. These

interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in

GR-1089-CORE, Issue 4) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary

Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.

1 Equipment rack 2 Mounting holes

1

2

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NOTE

The PowerConnect B-MLXe Series modules are dedicated, which means that you must install them in the

PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis only. For example, if you attempt to install the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series

management module in another Dell chassis or a management module intended for another Dell chassis in the

PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis, the chassis and module will not function properly.

Table 1 provides the chassis slot numbers into which you must install the modules. Markings for the chassis slots

appear at the base of the slots.

Each PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis ships with the required switch fabric modules installed.

CAUTION

Use of a power screwdriver may twist the heads from the screws and is not recommended.

CAUTION

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you operate

the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat. Tighten the screws that secure

the slot blanks so that they remain in place when removing adjacent panels or modules.

CAUTION

If you are hot-swapping a module, allow a minimum of two seconds after a module (or power

supply or fan tray) has been removed before inserting a module in the same slot.

If you are installing a redundant management module, refer to the appropriate configuration guide for your product

for information about how the redundant module works, optional software configurations that you can perform, and

how to manage the redundancy feature.

TABLE 1

PowerConnect B-MLXe module installation

PowerConnect B-MLXe Series module Chassis slot number

Management modules for 4-slot and 8-slot chassis

Management modules for 16-slot chassis

Active module – M1 (left)

Redundant module – M2 (right)

Active module – M1 (upper)

Redundant module – M2 (lower)

Interface modules for 4-slot chassis

Interface modules for 8-slot chassis

Interface modules for 16-slot chassis

1 – 4

1 – 8

1 – 16

Switch fabric modules for 4-slot and 8-slot chassis

Switch fabric modules for 16-slot chassis

SF1 – SF3

SF1 – SF4

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Before installing a module in the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis, have the following on hand:

•

An ESD wrist strap with a plug for connection to the ESD connector on the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis.

DANGER

For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 megohm series resistor.

•

A large flat-head screwdriver.

Follow the steps given below to install a module in the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series chassis:

1. If you are installing a module in an empty slot that was not previously configured for a different module, go on to

step 2. If you are installing a module in a slot which may have been previously configured for a different module

type, remove the old configuration information using this procedure.

a. Use the show running-config command in config mode to determine the current configuration of the slot.

PowerConnect(config)# show running-config

Current configuration:

!

ver V5.0.0T163

module 1 ni-mlx-24-port-1g-copper

!

This example shows that slot 1 is currently configured for a 20-port 1 Gbps copper interface module.

b. With the module designation from show running-config command output, use the no module

<slot-number> <module-type> command to remove the configuration from slot 1.

PowerConnect(config)# no module 1 ni-mlx-20-port-1g-copper

This command removes the configuration from slot 1, leaving it ready for a new module.

2. Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground yourself by inserting the plug into the ESD connector on the chassis.

3. Remove the module from the packaging.

4. Insert the module into the slot, and slide the module along the card guide until the ejectors on either side of the

module rotate towards the module front panel.

NOTE

When inserting a module in the chassis, make sure that the module faceplate does not overlap the faceplate of

an adjacent module.

5. Rotate the ejectors flush with the module faceplate. This action will fully seat the module in the backplane.

6. Tighten the two screws on the module faceplate by pushing them in and turning them clockwise. Complete the

tightening process using the flat-blade screwdriver.

7. Enter the write memory command to ensure that the slot will be correctly configured for the new module after a

reboot.

PowerConnect(config)# write memory

Write startup-config done.

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FIGURE 7

Installing a module in 4-slot chassis

s

FIGURE 8

Installing a module in an 8-slot chassis

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FIGURE 9

Installing a module in a B-MLXe-16 chassis

Power supply, switch fabric, and fan requirements

For details on power supply, switch fabric, and fan requirements for modules installed in PowerConnect B-MLXe

Series units, refer to your hardware installation guide.

Installing power supplies

Table 2 lists the number of power supplies (AC or DC) installed in the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series at the factory and

the maximum that you can install in each unit to add redundancy.

DANGER

High Touch Current. Earth connection is essential before connecting supply.

Power supply installation steps

Follow these steps to install a power supply. You need a small Phillips or flat-head screwdriver to perform this task.

TABLE 2

Power supplies for B-MLXe Series

Chassis Type Installed Power

Supplies

Maximum

Power Supplies

4-slot 1 3

8-slot 2 4

16-slot 4 8

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