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... the reader xi Getting technical help or reporting errors xii Contacting Dell xii Chapter 1 Product Overview Dell router overview 1 Router applications 1 Hardware features 1 PowerConnect B-MLXe routers 1 Router modules 6 Management modules 6 Interface modules 8... Switch fabric modules 15 High-speed switch fabric modules 17 Power supplies 17 Rack mounting brackets 18 Cooling system for PowerConnect B-MLXe routers 18 NIBI-16...
... the reader xi Getting technical help or reporting errors xii Contacting Dell xii Chapter 1 Product Overview Dell router overview 1 Router applications 1 Hardware features 1 PowerConnect B-MLXe routers 1 Router modules 6 Management modules 6 Interface modules 8... Switch fabric modules 15 High-speed switch fabric modules 17 Power supplies 17 Rack mounting brackets 18 Cooling system for PowerConnect B-MLXe routers 18 NIBI-16...
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... in a PowerConnect B-MLXe 16-slot router . 62 Installing power supplies in a PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router66 Final steps 68 Attaching a management station 68 Attaching a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port 68 Activating the power source 69 Verifying proper operation 70 Observing the LEDs 70 Displaying the module status 72 Using the Dell Structured Cabling...
... in a PowerConnect B-MLXe 16-slot router . 62 Installing power supplies in a PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router66 Final steps 68 Attaching a management station 68 Attaching a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port 68 Activating the power source 69 Verifying proper operation 70 Observing the LEDs 70 Displaying the module status 72 Using the Dell Structured Cabling...
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... has been added to this hardware installation guide for this release: • PowerConnect B-MLXe-4 router information • PowerConnect B-MLXe-8 router information • PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router information Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used are tested and supported by Dell, documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is beyond the scope of this...
... has been added to this hardware installation guide for this release: • PowerConnect B-MLXe-4 router information • PowerConnect B-MLXe-8 router information • PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router information Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used are tested and supported by Dell, documenting all possible configurations and scenarios is beyond the scope of this...
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R2-MLX# Module is inserted into slot 7 SYSLOG: May 28 16:22:35:May 28 16:22:35 System: Module was inserted to slot 7 Module 7 is -d class, it can't work when router mpls is reset by Dell) into a physical port. FIGURE 7 24-port 100/1000 Ethernet module front panel The ...port in a device that can be used with either the LAN physical layer (PHY) or WAN physical layer (WAN PHY). 12 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 PowerConnect MLX-8 Router(config)# router mpls The command can't be used when system contains -d class modules. You must insert an SFP-...
R2-MLX# Module is inserted into slot 7 SYSLOG: May 28 16:22:35:May 28 16:22:35 System: Module was inserted to slot 7 Module 7 is -d class, it can't work when router mpls is reset by Dell) into a physical port. FIGURE 7 24-port 100/1000 Ethernet module front panel The ...port in a device that can be used with either the LAN physical layer (PHY) or WAN physical layer (WAN PHY). 12 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 PowerConnect MLX-8 Router(config)# router mpls The command can't be used when system contains -d class modules. You must insert an SFP-...
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...supply. You can achieve a 2+2 power redundancy by installing four additional power supplies. 14 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 You can achieve a 4+4 power redundancy by installing two...RJ21 connector on each cable. The other modules using two 1200W power supplies. Contact your Dell Sales Representative for each . You can achieve a 1+2 power redundancy by installing one additional...You can achieve 2+1 power redundancy by installing one additional power supply. • 16-slot routers You can install up to three NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules, and populate...
...supply. You can achieve a 2+2 power redundancy by installing four additional power supplies. 14 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 You can achieve a 4+4 power redundancy by installing two...RJ21 connector on each cable. The other modules using two 1200W power supplies. Contact your Dell Sales Representative for each . You can achieve a 1+2 power redundancy by installing one additional...You can achieve 2+1 power redundancy by installing one additional power supply. • 16-slot routers You can install up to three NI-MLX-1Gx48-T-A modules, and populate...
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...fabric module will not function properly. You must purchase an additional switch fabric module to equip your router for another Dell device in another . PowerConnect B-MLXe routers can be configured with three switch fabric modules. Figure 10 shows the front panel of a switch fabric module...switch fabric module for an extended period The switch fabric is not active and cannot switch user packets. 16 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 and 16-slot routers Switch fabric modules switch packets from one redundant) for a fully-loaded system. Off The ...
...fabric module will not function properly. You must purchase an additional switch fabric module to equip your router for another Dell device in another . PowerConnect B-MLXe routers can be configured with three switch fabric modules. Figure 10 shows the front panel of a switch fabric module...switch fabric module for an extended period The switch fabric is not active and cannot switch user packets. 16 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 and 16-slot routers Switch fabric modules switch packets from one redundant) for a fully-loaded system. Off The ...
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...been sent. NOTE After a power supply is removed from its power source before removing and replacing the supply. The 4-, 8-, and 16-slot PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 17 53-1002111-01 Because power is powered up and running . These LEDs provide status for redundancy, you must purchase...will be removed and replaced while the router is providing power to the router components. DANGER Power supplies are on page 207. However, Dell recommends that you disconnect a power supply from a router, the software determines if there is supplied over a common power bus, any...
...been sent. NOTE After a power supply is removed from its power source before removing and replacing the supply. The 4-, 8-, and 16-slot PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 17 53-1002111-01 Because power is powered up and running . These LEDs provide status for redundancy, you must purchase...will be removed and replaced while the router is providing power to the router components. DANGER Power supplies are on page 207. However, Dell recommends that you disconnect a power supply from a router, the software determines if there is supplied over a common power bus, any...
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...instructions about the mid-mount bracket kit. or 16-slot router using two L-shaped mounting brackets that...support redundancy. • 16-slot router: Equipped with instructions for PowerConnect B-MLXe-4 routers 1 1 Fans in a rack. Figure 13 and Figure 14 show the fan locations for 16-slot routers. Cooling system for PowerConnect B-MLXe routers The cooling systems... assembly that allow you could be injured, or the power supply or other parts of chassis 18 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 1 Router modules router can also mid-mount your router model....
...instructions about the mid-mount bracket kit. or 16-slot router using two L-shaped mounting brackets that...support redundancy. • 16-slot router: Equipped with instructions for PowerConnect B-MLXe-4 routers 1 1 Fans in a rack. Figure 13 and Figure 14 show the fan locations for 16-slot routers. Cooling system for PowerConnect B-MLXe routers The cooling systems... assembly that allow you could be injured, or the power supply or other parts of chassis 18 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 1 Router modules router can also mid-mount your router model....
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...When connecting the device to the rack frame, use the air duct rack mount method, you can install up to Figure 16. PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 27 53-1002111-01 or mid-mounts. Determine the position of each router in the rack. For example...in a cabinet or four-post rack using the factory-installed mounting brackets for either front- Installing a PowerConnect B-MLXe-4 router 2 NOTE Because of the weight of a fully loaded PowerConnect B-MLXe-4 router, Dell recommends mounting it in the mounting bracket. On one screw per router) to secure routers in the...
...When connecting the device to the rack frame, use the air duct rack mount method, you can install up to Figure 16. PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 27 53-1002111-01 or mid-mounts. Determine the position of each router in the rack. For example...in a cabinet or four-post rack using the factory-installed mounting brackets for either front- Installing a PowerConnect B-MLXe-4 router 2 NOTE Because of the weight of a fully loaded PowerConnect B-MLXe-4 router, Dell recommends mounting it in the mounting bracket. On one screw per router) to secure routers in the...
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... Guide 63 53-1002111-01 M1 (upper). If you must install them in PowerConnect B-MLXe routers only. Installing a PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router 2 Table 15 provides the router slot numbers into which you install a PowerConnect B-MLXe module in another Dell router or install a module intended for another Dell router in a PowerConnect B-MLXe router, the router and module may twist the heads from...
... Guide 63 53-1002111-01 M1 (upper). If you must install them in PowerConnect B-MLXe routers only. Installing a PowerConnect B-MLXe-16 router 2 Table 15 provides the router slot numbers into which you install a PowerConnect B-MLXe module in another Dell router or install a module intended for another Dell router in a PowerConnect B-MLXe router, the router and module may twist the heads from...
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The module is not receiving power. The module is Off receiving power. Dell recommends installing power supplies in a fully redundant configuration as described for an extended... any level of the CLI to your router model. • If you are communicating. Verifying proper operation 2 TABLE 16 LED label Router LED states and actions (Continued) Desired state Meaning Abnormal state Meaning or action 10/100/1000 On ...This LED will remain off until you have cabled the interface module ports. PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 71 53-1002111-01
The module is not receiving power. The module is Off receiving power. Dell recommends installing power supplies in a fully redundant configuration as described for an extended... any level of the CLI to your router model. • If you are communicating. Verifying proper operation 2 TABLE 16 LED label Router LED states and actions (Continued) Desired state Meaning Abnormal state Meaning or action 10/100/1000 On ...This LED will remain off until you have cabled the interface module ports. PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 71 53-1002111-01
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PowerConnect# show tasks Task Name Pri State PC Stack Size CPU Usage(%) task id idle 0 run 00001904 040560a0 256 66 0 monitor 20 susp 0000c658 0404bd80 8192 0 0 int 16 susp 0000c658 04051f90 16384 0 0 timer 15 susp 0000c658 04055f90 16384 0 0 dbg 30 susp 0000c658 0404df10 8192 0 0...may not add up to one task, other than the idle task, for assistance. 122 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 If this situation occurs, contact Dell Technical Support for a prolonged period. 5 Displaying management module CPU usage Displaying management module CPU ...
PowerConnect# show tasks Task Name Pri State PC Stack Size CPU Usage(%) task id idle 0 run 00001904 040560a0 256 66 0 monitor 20 susp 0000c658 0404bd80 8192 0 0 int 16 susp 0000c658 04051f90 16384 0 0 timer 15 susp 0000c658 04055f90 16384 0 0 dbg 30 susp 0000c658 0404df10 8192 0 0...may not add up to one task, other than the idle task, for assistance. 122 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 If this situation occurs, contact Dell Technical Support for a prolonged period. 5 Displaying management module CPU usage Displaying management module CPU ...
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... 6 08/06/2008 03:42:12 07/30/2008 10:21:56 08/09/2008 09:03:14 08/10/2008 12:49:09 08/16/1908 06:38:47 08/15/1908 09:21:34 08/20/1908 12:38:45 08/21/1908 12:12:27 08/27/1908... free If necessary, you may have to delete additional files for the upgrade to succeed. Contact Dell technical support before removing additional files. PowerConnect# delete___mbridge.old NOTE The file name delete___mbridge.old must contain three underscores. PowerConnect# dir After deleting the mbridge.old file, enter to dir command to verify that the mbridge...
... 6 08/06/2008 03:42:12 07/30/2008 10:21:56 08/09/2008 09:03:14 08/10/2008 12:49:09 08/16/1908 06:38:47 08/15/1908 09:21:34 08/20/1908 12:38:45 08/21/1908 12:12:27 08/27/1908... free If necessary, you may have to delete additional files for the upgrade to succeed. Contact Dell technical support before removing additional files. PowerConnect# delete___mbridge.old NOTE The file name delete___mbridge.old must contain three underscores. PowerConnect# dir After deleting the mbridge.old file, enter to dir command to verify that the mbridge...
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...power supply or other parts of the device could be damaged. For an 8-slot or 16-slot device, pull up on the plunger on the faceplate and pull the handle toward you...supply slot, using the locking handle. 1. DANGER The front panel of the slot. 166 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 Disconnect the power supply from its power source before removing ...and replacing the supply. Pull the power supply out of the power supply faceplate. However, Dell recommends that you until the power supply disconnects from the power supply. 3. NOTE If a power...
...power supply or other parts of the device could be damaged. For an 8-slot or 16-slot device, pull up on the plunger on the faceplate and pull the handle toward you...supply slot, using the locking handle. 1. DANGER The front panel of the slot. 166 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 Disconnect the power supply from its power source before removing ...and replacing the supply. Pull the power supply out of the power supply faceplate. However, Dell recommends that you until the power supply disconnects from the power supply. 3. NOTE If a power...
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... guides. Replacing fan assemblies You can order from the front of the power supply faceplate. 10. Replacing fan assemblies in a 16-slot router A 16-slot router has one fan assembly at once. Do not remove all fans from AC power before installing or removing the fan ...show the status of the 16-slot router, remove one fan assembly accessible from Dell. • A small flat-blade screwdriver. LEDs on and running . You can remove and replace a fan assembly while a 16-slot router is lit (amber), the power supply has failed. PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 167 53...
... guides. Replacing fan assemblies You can order from the front of the power supply faceplate. 10. Replacing fan assemblies in a 16-slot router A 16-slot router has one fan assembly at once. Do not remove all fans from AC power before installing or removing the fan ...show the status of the 16-slot router, remove one fan assembly accessible from Dell. • A small flat-blade screwdriver. LEDs on and running . You can remove and replace a fan assembly while a 16-slot router is lit (amber), the power supply has failed. PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 167 53...
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... Pull the filter retainer away from Dell Replacing the air filter in a 16-slot router. 1. FIGURE 69 Air filter removal and replacement for 16-slot routers \ 1 2 4 1 Fan tray 2 Filter 3 3 Filter retainer 4 Filter grab-strap 5 Airflow direction 172 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 ... other airborne contaminants may be present, air filters should be installed in environments that is attached to replace the air filter in 16-slot routers Follow these items available: • A 7/64 inch hex head screwdriver • Replacement air filters, which you ...
... Pull the filter retainer away from Dell Replacing the air filter in a 16-slot router. 1. FIGURE 69 Air filter removal and replacement for 16-slot routers \ 1 2 4 1 Fan tray 2 Filter 3 3 Filter retainer 4 Filter grab-strap 5 Airflow direction 172 PowerConnect B-MLXe Hardware Installation Guide 53-1002111-01 ... other airborne contaminants may be present, air filters should be installed in environments that is attached to replace the air filter in 16-slot routers Follow these items available: • A 7/64 inch hex head screwdriver • Replacement air filters, which you ...