Power-Up Sequence - Dell Force10 E300 Quick Start Manual

Step Task
Rotate the lever to seat the backplane connectors and card in place.
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Secure each SFM in place by tightening the captive screw.
4
Continue the process for the remaining SFMs.
5
Align any blank panels with the guides and gently slide toward the
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backplane. Secure each blank panel by tightening the single captive
screw.
Power Up Sequence
WARNING: Make sure that the switch on the remote power source is in the
OFF position until you are ready to supply power to the chassis.
Follow the instructions in this section to power up all E-Series TeraScale and E-
Series ExaScale systems.
Preparation
Before you supply power to your chassis, re-inspect your equipment rack and
chassis, verify that:
• The equipment rack is properly secured and grounded.
• The chassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack.
• Each power supply module (AC or DC) is properly installed and grounded.
• Each power supply module's switch is in the OFF position.
• The safety covers are installed on each DC PEM.
• Power cables connect to a compliant remote power source.
• The fan tray is installed and cannot be removed by pulling on the fan tray
handles.
• All line cards, RPMs, and SFMs are properly installed and secured.
• All chassis slots are filled. Blank panels and covers are installed in all empty
slots.
Installing the Hardware
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