Dell Z9000 Quick Start Manual
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- Page 1 Dell Force10 Z9000 System Quick Start Guide Publication Date: October 2012 Regulatory Model: Z9000...
- Page 3 Dell Force10 Z9000 System Quick Start Guide Publication Date: October 2012 Regulatory Model: Z9000...
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Page 4: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings
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Page 5: About This Guide
Installing the Z9000 System Hardware installation and power-up instructions FTOS Configuration Guide for the Z9000 Software configuration System FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for the Command line interface Z9000 System FTOS Release Notes for the Z9000 System Latest updates About this Guide... - Page 6 About this Guide...
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Page 7: Installing The Hardware
(12.7 cm) of clearance around the exhaust vents. When you install two Z9000 systems near each other, to permit proper airflow, position the two chassis at least five inches (12.7 cm) apart. The... - Page 8 Task NOTE: Dell Force10 recommends that one person hold the Z9000 chassis in place while a second person attaches the brackets to the posts. Attach the bracket "ears" to the rack or cabinet posts using two screws for each bracket. Ensure the screws are tightened firmly. The example here shows the mounting brackets on the I/O side, but you can use either side.
- Page 9 Attach a Ground Cable Use a single M4x0.7 screw to attach a ground cable to the Z9000 system. The ground cable is not included. To properly ground the system, Dell Force10 recommends using a 6AWG one-hole lug, #10 hole size, 63" spacing (not included in shipping).
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Page 10: Install The Qsfp+ Optics
Both rows of QSFP+ ports require that the 40G optics be inserted with the tabs facing up. Splitting QSFP+ Ports to SFP+ Ports The Z9000 system supports splitting a single 40G QSFP+ port into four 10G Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) ports using one of the supported breakout cables. -
Page 11: Install The Solid State Drive
The Z9000 includes a Solid State Drive (SSD) that acts as another storage device. The SSD is shipped installed with the Z9000 system and is located in a slot on the lower-right portion of the Input/Output (I/O) side of the chassis. - Page 12 Connect the plug to each AC power connector. Make sure the power cord is secure. As soon as the cable is connected between the Z9000 and the power source, the system is powered-up; there is no on/off switch. DC Power...
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Page 13: Chassis Physical Design
Z9000 Specifications Chassis Physical Design Parameter Specifications Height 3.48 inches (8.8 cm) Width 17.32 inches (44.0 cm) Depth 24.00 inches (61.00 cm) Chassis weight 50.3 lbs (approx.) (22.8 kg) Rack clearance required Front: 5-inches (12.7 cm) Rear: 5-inches (12.7 cm) -
Page 14: Dc Power Requirements
The Z9000 is designed to support two hot-swappable PSUs. NOTE: If you use a single PSU, you must install a blank plate in the other PSU slot. Dell Force10 recommends using power supply 1 (PSU1) as the blank plate slot. - Page 15 Installing the Hardware...
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Page 17: Installing The Software
Console Access NOTE: You must have a password configured on a virtual terminal line before you can Telnet into the Z9000 system. Therefore, you must use a console connection when connecting to the system for the first time. Serial Console The RJ-45/RS-232 console port is labeled on the upper right-hand side as you face the Input/Output (I/O) side of the Z9000 system. - Page 18 Task (continued) Step Keep the terminal settings on the console port as follows: • 9600 baud rate • No parity • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • No flow control Accessing the RJ-45 Console Port with a DB-9 Adapter You can connect to the console using an RJ-45 to RJ-45 rollover cable and an RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter to a terminal server (for example, a PC).
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Page 19: Default Configuration
Default Configuration A version of the FTOS is pre-loaded onto the Z9000 system; however, the system is not configured when you power up for the first time (except for the default hostname, FTOS). You must configure the system using the CLI. -
Page 20: Access The System Remotely
Access the System Remotely You can configure the system to be accessed remotely by Telnet. The Z9000 system has a dedicated management port and a management routing table that is separate from the IP routing table. To access the system remotely, follow these steps:... -
Page 21: Configure The Enable Password
Data Encryption Standard (DES)-encryption method. • enable secret—stores the password in the running/startup configuration using a stronger, MD5 encryption method. Dell Force10 recommends using the enable secret password. Installing the Software... -
Page 22: Create A Port-Based Vlan
To configure the enable secret password, follow this step: Task Command Syntax Command Mode Create a password to enable [password | secret] [level level] CONFIGURATION access EXEC [encryption-type] password Privilege mode. Create a Port-based VLAN The Default VLAN (VLAN 1) is part of the system startup configuration and does not require configuration. - Page 23 To tag interfaces, follow these steps: Step Task Command Syntax Command Mode Access the interface vlan vlan-id CONFIGURATION INTERFACE VLAN mode of the VLAN to which you want to assign the interface. Enable an interface to tagged interface INTERFACE include the IEEE 802.1Q tag header.
- Page 24 Connecting the Z9000 to the Network After you have completed the hardware installation and software configuration, you can connect to your company network by following your company’s cabling requirements. Installing the Software...
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