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About This Guide
This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures to rack mount the Dell
Force10 E600i chassis, as well as instructions to install fan tray, power modules, route processor modules
(RPMs), switch fabric modules (SFMs), and line cards.
This guide also includes instructions to remove and install field-replaceable parts. The E600i system is
packaged with components necessary for optimal performance, including panel blanks for RPM, SFM,
and line card slots, and, as required, power supply. Blanks are required in empty slots to ensure adequate
system cooling and for EMI containment during operation.
After you have completed the hardware installation process and power up the system, refer to the FTOS
Configuration Guide for preliminary software configuration information.The E600i systems runs Dell
Force10 OS (FTOS™) software. The FTOS Command Reference provides detailed CLI information and
the FTOS Configuration Guide includes FTOS configuration information.
Information Symbols and Warnings
Table 1-1
describes symbols contained in this guide.
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.
WARNING: Visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the optical transceiver
ports when no cable is connected. Avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open apertures.
Table 1-1. Information Symbols
Symbol Warning Description
Note This symbol informs you of important operational information.
Caution This symbol informs you that improper handling and installation could result in equipment damage
or loss of data.
Warning This symbol signals information about hardware handling that could result in injury.