Dell Force10 E1200i Installing and Maintaining the E1200i System - Page 7

1 About This Guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures to rack mount the Dell Force10 E1200 chassis, as well as instructions to install fan trays, power supplies, route processor modules (RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards. This guide also includes instructions for removing and installing field-replaceable parts, including power supplies for both the AC and DC models. The E1200 system is packaged with components necessary for optimal performance, including blank panels for RPM, SFM, and line card slots. Blanks are required in empty slots to ensure adequate system cooling and for EMI containment during operation. After you complete the hardware installation process and power up the system, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for preliminary software configuration information. E1200i systems run Force10 OS (FTOS™) software. The FTOS Command Reference for the E-Series provides detailed CLI information, and the FTOS Configuration Guide for the E-Series includes FTOS configuration information. Information Symbols and Warnings Table 1-1 defines the information symbols used throughout this guide. Table 1-1. Information Symbols Symbol Warning Note Description This symbol informs you of important operational information. Caution Warning This symbol informs you that improper handling and installation could result in equipment damage or loss of data. This symbol signals information about hardware handling that could result in injury. WARNING: The installation of this equipment shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel only. Read this guide before installing and powering up this equipment. This equipment contains two power cords. Disconnect both power cords before servicing. WARNING: This equipment contains optical transceivers, which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser radiation. About This Guide | 7