Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Series Installation And Setup Manual
Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Series Installation And Setup Manual

Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Series Installation And Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ® Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual P/N 300-004-419 REV A06 Dell EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters: Hopkinton, MA 01748 9103 1000 www.dellemc.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2008 – 2018 Dell EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Published October, 2018 Dell EMC believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." Dell EMC CORPORATION MAKES...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Removing the rack from the packing materials ....38 Inserting the ramp brackets............40 Removing the shipping brackets ..........40 Adjusting the leveling feet for movement ......41 Balancing the rack for removal ..........42 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 4 Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet ..... 105 Installing MDS 9216 or 9222i products......... 105 Baffle placement for installing 9216 or 9222i products ..106 Expanded MDS product power ..........106 Cable routing................107 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 5 Securing cable to lower frame - ED-DCX Lower Director ....... 52 Securing tie wraps along NEMA rails ............53 ED-DCX8510 or ED-DCX-B Shelf saddle ............ 54 Shelf saddle alignment .................. 55 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 6 EC-1700 cabinet isometric view ..............95 Illustration of rack system ................96 EC-1700-C expanded configuration with MDS 9506s ....... 98 EC-1700-C expanded configuration with MDS 9216 or 9222i products ......................99 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 7 Foam gasket on baffle view 2 ..............103 Foam gasket on baffle view 3 ..............104 Foam gasket on baffle view 4 ..............104 EC-1700 cable routing (bottom) ..............108 EC-1700 cable routing (top) ................. 109 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 8 Figures Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface As part of an effort to improve and enhance the performance and capabilities of its product line, Dell EMC from time to time releases revisions of its hardware and software. Therefore, some functions described in this document may not be supported by all revisions of the software or hardware currently in use.
  • Page 10 Note: A note presents information that is important, but not hazard-related. Typographical conventions Dell EMC uses the following type style conventions in this document. Normal Used in running (nonprocedural) text for: • Names of interface elements, such as names of windows, dialog boxes, buttons, fields, and menus •...
  • Page 11 Dell EMC support, product, and licensing information can be obtained on the Dell EMC Online Support site as described next. Note: To open a service request through the Dell EMC Online Support site, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Dell EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or to answer any questions about your account.
  • Page 12 We'd like to hear from you! Your suggestions will help us continue to improve the accuracy, organization, and overall quality of the user publications. Send your opinions of this document to: techpubcomments@emc.com Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 13: Ec-1700 Cabinet Overview

    EC-1700 Cabinet Overview This chapter describes and explains the Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 cabinet and the various types of switches and directors that can be installed in this rack. Overview ..................... 14 ◆ Guidelines for installing EC-1700 components ......18 ◆...
  • Page 14: Overview

    There are two models of the EC-1700 available: the EC-1700-B and the EC-1700-C. The EC-1700 model that should be used will depend upon the Connectrix products selected. See the Table 1 below: Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 15: Ec-1700-B

    EC-1700 Cabinet Overview EC-1700 with Products Supported Table 1 EC-1700 Model Products Supported EC-1700-B ED-DCX-B, ED-DCX-4S-B, ED-DCX8510-8, & ED-DCX8510-4 EC-1700-C MDS-9718, MDS-9710, MDS-9706, MDS-9513, MDS-9506, MDS-9250i, ED-DCX6-4B and ED-DCX6-8B EC-1700-C + MDS-BAFL-KIT Directors: MDS 9513, MDS 9509, MDS 9506, MDS 9216, MDS 9718, MDS 9710, MDS 9706, and MDS 9222i EC-1700-B...
  • Page 16: Ec-1700-C

    With the addition of the MDS-BAFL-Kit the EC-1700-C can support configuration the addition of the MDS 9506, 9216, or 9222i with a 9509 or 9513 director. The additional baffles are required to maintain proper Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 17 EC-1700 Cabinet Overview airflow and cooling of the larger 9513 and 9509 directors in the EC-1700-C when 9506, 9216, or 9222i products are installed in the same cabinet. The expanded configuration capabilities support: One MDS 9509 or 9513 and up to two 9506s ◆...
  • Page 18: Guidelines For Installing Ec-1700 Components

    ED-DCX8510 and ED-DCX-B examples placement. EC-1700-B cabinet configuration examples Figure 2 Connectrix C Series Figure 3 shows some examples of ED-DCX6. examples EC-1700-C cabinet configuration examples Figure 3 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 19: Ec-1700-C Cabinet Configuration Examples

    EC-1700 Cabinet Overview Connectrix MDS Series examples IMPORTANT Configurations show the maximum allowable in order to maintain proper cooling of the MDS units. Do not exceed the maximum number of units per cabinet or install other equipment in the cabinet with the 9513s, 9509s, 9718, or 9710. Figure 4 shows some the standard default configuration for placement of the MDS 9509 and MDS 9513 directors.
  • Page 20: Ec-1700-C Expanded Configuration With Mds 9506S

    EC-1700 Cabinet Overview EC-1700-C expanded configuration with MDS 9506s Figure 5 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 21: Ec-1700-C Expanded Configuration With Mds 9216 Or 9222I Products

    EC-1700 Cabinet Overview EC-1700-C expanded configuration with MDS 9216 or 9222i products Figure 6 The EC-1700-C expanded configuration depicts the standard two large director configuration in the far left example and where and how 9506s and/or 9216s/9222i products can be installed in the cabinet with other 9513s or 9509s.
  • Page 22 EC-1700 Cabinet Overview Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 23: Ec-1700 Cabinet Specifications

    EC-1700 Cabinet Specifications This chapter describes the EC-1700 cabinet and provides the physical, environmental, and electrical specifications of the cabinet and the Connectrix switches and directors that are installed into the cabinet. EC-1700 cabinet specifications ............24 ◆ EC-1700-B power cord requirements ..........26 ◆...
  • Page 24: Ec-1700 Cabinet Specifications

    200 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz Note: Applicable to the User-supplied power outlets (2) Refer to Table 3 on page 26 EC-1700-B only. Input power cords (2) Refer to Table 3 on page 26 from EC-1700-B Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 25 EC-1700 Cabinet Specifications IMPORTANT The power specifications are only applicable to the EC-1700-B. the EC-1700-C does NOT contain any internal cabinet power distribution units and therefore does not utilize cabinet power cords. Power for the contained products must be provided by facility power drops external to the cabinet.
  • Page 26: Ec-1700-B Power Cord Requirements

    Mating customer model number cabinet power cord voltage/ supplied power frequency source connector EC-1500-PC1 200-240 V ac 30-amp North America, HBL2623 service, single Japan 50/60 Hz L6-30R* phase NEMA L6-30P (Hubbel 2621) Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 27 EC-1700 Cabinet Specifications EC-1700-B cabinet power connectors (2 of 2) Table 3 EC-1500-PC2 240 V ac 32-amp Australia Clipsal service, single 50/60 Hz 56CSC332* phase Clipsal 56PA332 Right Angle EC-1500-PC3 200-240 V ac 32-amp International IEC309-332C6* service, single 50/60 Hz phase IEC-309-332P6 EC-1500-PC4...
  • Page 28 EC-1700 Cabinet Specifications Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 29: Installation And Setup

    Invisible Body Tag Installation and Setup This chapter provides the installation and setup instructions for the EC-1700 cabinet. Planning overview ................30 ◆ Installation................... 35 ◆ Setup ....................38 ◆ Installation and Setup...
  • Page 30: Planning Overview

    Dell EMC hardware should access components inside the unit or move the unit. Most Dell EMC cabinets ventilate from front to back; you must provide adequate clearance to service and cool the system (Figure...
  • Page 31: Floor Load-Bearing Requirements

    Installation and Setup IMPORTANT Although the above service clearances are necessary only when the unit is being serviced, you should always provide at least 42 inches (106.68 cm) of clearance in the front and 42 inches (106.68 cm) in the rear for air flow.
  • Page 32 RESULTING FROM CUSTOMER'S NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE FLOOR LOAD-BEARING REQUIREMENTS AND CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH NON-COMPLIANCE. Figure 8 on page 33 shows an example of a EC-1700 floor tile cutout. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 33: Installation Guidelines

    Installation guidelines Follow these guidelines before installing and setting up the EC-1700 cabinet: Make sure that the Dell EMC pre-site survey was completed prior ◆ to installation of the rack. Make sure that the customer site meets all power and ◆...
  • Page 34 EC-1700 cabinet, i.e., MDS 9513 Overview and Installation. Read and understand all related documentation prior to installing and setting up the cabinet, switches, and directors. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 35: Installation

    Installation and Setup Installation This section describes the installation of the cabinet at a customer's site, including:. “Rack clearance requirements” on page 35 ◆ “Removing the rack from the packing materials” on page 38 ◆ Note: The illustrations in this guide are examples only. Depending on what you ordered, your configuration may look somewhat different from what is shown here.
  • Page 36: Removing The Rack From The Shipping Crate

    1. Cut the tape and straps that hold the cardboard carton together. 2. Remove the cardboard packing hood. 3. Remove the 5-panel sleeve. 4. Cut the wrap strap that secures the plastic shipping bag around the cabinet. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 37: Removing The Packing Material Around The Rack

    Installation and Setup Removing the packing material around the rack Figure 11 Refer to “Setup” on page 38 for instructions on: Attaching the unloading ramp ◆ Releasing the cabinet from the pallet ◆ Unloading the cabinet ◆ Setting up the cabinet in your environment ◆...
  • Page 38: Setup

    Removing the rack from the packing materials To remove the rack from the packing materials: 1. Remove the plastic covering from the cabinet (Figure 12). Figure 12 Removing the plastic covering from the rack Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 39: Releasing The Rack From The Pallet

    Installation and Setup 2. Remove the ramp bumper. 3. To release the ramp from the pallet (Figure 13), grasp the ramp, pull it straight back toward you, then pull it straight up to free it from the screws. Releasing the rack from the pallet Figure 13 Setup...
  • Page 40: Inserting The Ramp Brackets

    2. At the front of the cabinet, remove the bottom bezel, if necessary, and the front shipping bracket. Note: Save the bolts. You may need them later to install optional stabilizer brackets. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Leveling Feet For Movement

    Installation and Setup Figure 15 Removing the rack shipping brackets Adjusting the leveling feet for movement To adjust the leveling feet for movement: Make certain the leveling feet are secured in the UP position before moving the cabinet (Figure 16 on page 42).
  • Page 42: Balancing The Rack For Removal

    Balance the cabinet from the sides; do not grasp the plastic bezels or other components on the front of the cabinet. To balance the rack on the pallet for removal, refer to Figure 17 on page Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 43: Positioning And Leveling The Rack

    Installation and Setup Balancing the rack for removal from the pallet Figure 17 Positioning and leveling the rack Position and level the rack. Adjust the four leveling feet with an adjustable wrench (Figure 18). Positioning and leveling the cabinet Figure 18 Setup...
  • Page 44: Installing The Front Door Of The Rack

    Installation and Setup Installing the front door of the rack The EC-1700 is shipped with the door attached. To remove shipping brackets, the bay door must be opened with the key provided. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 45 Invisible Body Tag Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet This chapter provides the instructions for installing Connectrix MDS Series Fibre Channel directors into the EC-1700 cabinet. Overview ..................... 46 ◆ Installing B Series directors .............. 47 ◆ Installing MDS Series directors............66 ◆...
  • Page 46: Overview

    If the hardware needs to be relocated or repaired, only qualified personnel familiar with safety procedures for electrical equipment and Dell EMC hardware should access components inside the unit or move the unit. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 47: Installing B Series Directors

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Installing B Series directors To install B Series ED-DCX8510-B or ED-DCX-B directors into the EC-1700 cabinet, follow this procedure: Note: Installation of ED-DCX8510-B or ED-DCX-B directors into the EC-1700-B cabinet is identical to the installation into the previous generation EC-1500-B.
  • Page 48: Transportation Kit 49-1000116-Xx

    The left side (42-1000273-XX) and right side (42-1000274-XX) plates are part marked with "A" and "B", respectively. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 49: Section Ii: Ec 1700 Cab Prep

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Left side and right side plates - A and B Figure 20 Section II: EC 1700 Cab Prep Install Power Cords (038-002-736). Plug the connectors into the system as shown. Upper Director Figure 21 Installing B Series directors...
  • Page 50: Lower Director

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Lower Director Figure 22 The power cables is secured under upper and the lower frame. Lower frame Figure 23 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 51: Upper Frame

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Upper frame Figure 24 For the ED-DCX8510 or ED-DCX upper director, secure the power cable to the upper frame with tie wraps as shown. Run the power cord out toward the rear of the cabinet and dress as should in the following steps.
  • Page 52: Dressing Cables Down Along Rear Nema Rails

    Figure 26 For the ED-DCX Lower director, secure cable to lower frame with tie wraps. Run out toward rear of cab. Figure 27 Securing cable to lower frame - ED-DCX Lower Director Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 53: Securing Tie Wraps Along Nema Rails

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Dress up along the NEMA rails. Secure with tie wraps 14th & 24th holes from bottom. Securing tie wraps along NEMA rails Figure 28 Installing B Series directors...
  • Page 54: Section Iii: Build Rails

    Count UP (from bottom of cabinet) and mark hole #53 & #55. Install (Left & Right side / Tinnerman nuts. Align Shelf saddle as indicated. Install hardware (2 Front) screws each side) in the mounting holes and tighten. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 55: Shelf Saddle Alignment

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Rear Two Directors: Count UP (from bottom of cabinet) and mark hole #5 & #7. Align (Left & Right side / Shelf saddle as indicated. Install hardware (2 screws each side) in the Front) mounting holes and tighten.
  • Page 56: Top Rail Bracket Attachment

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Top rail bracket attachment Figure 31 Attach the top rail bracket to the duct using two pan head screws. Top rail attachment screws Figure 32 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 57: Duct Slot

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Insert the duct into the slot in the shelf and secure the bracket (two screws front and back) to the NEMA rail. Duct slot Figure 33 Tinnerman nut For the ED-DCX8510 or ED-DCX-B (Left & Right side), install locations (FRONT of Tinnerman nuts ABOVE the rails in holes #7 and #8.
  • Page 58: Section Iv: Integrate Director Unit(S)

    Note: Do not install the brackets at this point. The director needs to be integrated before attaching the brackets in section 6.5.5. Section IV: Integrate Director Unit(s) Carefully lift director unit with power lift. When assembling a 2 high, install bottom director first. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 59: Moving Director Unit With Power Lift

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Moving Director unit with power lift Figure 35 To safely guide the director onto the rails, position one person at the rear of the cabinet. Figure 36 Guiding director onto rails require one person at rear Fully install director unit(s) into cabinet until flush against the front rails.
  • Page 60: Fully Install Director - Flush Against Front Rails

    Tinnermans installed in 6.4.2. Repeat if two directors are required. Figure 37 Fully install director - flush against front rails For the ED-DCX8510 or the ED-DCX-4S-B, ensure that the duct rubber flap is positioned correctly. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 61: Ed-Dcx8510 Or Ed-Dcx-4S-B Correct Positioning

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet ED-DCX8510 or ED-DCX-4S-B correct positioning Figure 38 ED-DCX8510 or Attach the transportation brackets, left bracket (42-1000275-XX) is ED-DCX-4S-B marked "A" and right bracket is marked "B" (42-1000276-XX)), to the Transportation Bracket NEMA rails using the Tinnerman locations installed in 6.4.2.3. Mount the brackets to the director module using the 6 10-32 pan head screw hardware provided in the 49-1000116-02 kit.
  • Page 62: Section V: Connect Power Cables To Director(S)

    Plug the "right angle" (L) connectors into the system as shown: Cable ED-DCX-B from LEFT SIDE into top (PS1). Cable from RIGHT SIDE into top (PS3). Figure 41 Power cable connection for ED-DCX8510 and ED-DCX-B Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 63: Installing The Ethernet Hub

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet ED-DCX8510-4 and Plug the "right angle" (L) connectors into the system as shown: Cable ED-DCX-4S-B from LEFT SIDE into top (PS1). Cable from RIGHT SIDE to bottom (PS2). Connectors’ positioning for ED-DCX8510-4 and ED-DCX-4S-B Figure 42 Installing the Ethernet Hub The ethernet hub installs with two mounting ears on the hub chassis...
  • Page 64: Hub Mounting Screws

    Note: If there is a hub installed at the top of cabinet route the ethernet cables up through the cable fingers to ports 3 & 4 in the ethernet hub. Otherwise route the ethernet cables out of the cabinet to the external network jacks. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 65: Connecting The Ethernet Cables (1 Director)

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Figure 44 Connecting the ethernet cables (1 director) For two directors: ◆ • Dress the connected ethernet cables through the cable management tray. • Connect ethernet cable #3 to director connection CP5 and connect ethernet cable #4 to director connection CP6 (Figure 45).
  • Page 66: Installing Mds Series Directors

    Baffles are removed to allow for proper air flow with the switches. IMPORTANT Do not install other equipment into the EC-1700-C with the MDS products. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 67: Installing The Mds 9513 Or Mds 9509 Directors

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Optimizing airflow and The MDS directors require an ample supply of cool air. When the cooling 9513 or the 9710 is mounted into a four sided cabinet this becomes even more important. A raised floor with a tile cut-out under the front of the cabinet that supplies cool air, while not required, will help with the cooling capabilities.
  • Page 68: Mds 95Xx Installed In Lower Cabinet Position

    78, which shows an MDS 9513/MDS 9509 installed in the lower EC-1700 cabinet position. Figure 46 for MDS 95XX director installed in lower cabinet position. Figure 46 MDS 95XX installed in lower cabinet position Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 69: Lower Cable Tray

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Note: Before proceeding with the installation of the lower MDS director, verify that the cable tray is located directly beneath the upper right hand shelf-bracket as seen in Figure 47, “Lower cable tray,”. If the cable tray is not directly beneath the upper shelf-brackets position, move it to this location.
  • Page 70 14 U baffle from the left side vertical mounting rails. Remove the screws from the front and rear of the 14 U baffle. Figure 48 shows the removal of the 14U baffle. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 71: Removing The 14 U Baffle

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Figure 48 Removing the 14 U baffle Take 6 clip nuts from this 14 U baffle and place them on the left hand vertical mounting rail in the positions identified in Figure 53 on page 76 (EC-1700 cabinet showing U hole location) and Figure 54 on...
  • Page 72: Upper Left Shelf Bracket And Clip Nuts

    14 U baffle you will need to move the upper left side shelf-bracket from the top right mounting rails in the cabinet and mount it to the left hand vertical NEMA rails. Figure 50 on page 73 contains additional information. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 73: Removing The Upper Shelf Bracket

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Use the same clip nuts that held this shelf-bracket in its upper right storage location and move them, and the shelf-bracket, to the left side vertical mounting rails just above the middle baffle. See Figure 49, “Upper left shelf bracket and clip nuts”...
  • Page 74: Ec-1700 Cabinet With Two Mds 95Xx Directors Installed

    Figure 52 shows two MDS 95xx directors installed in the EC-1700 cabinet. Figure 52 EC-1700 cabinet with two MDS 95xx directors installed Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 75: Connecting Mds 9513 Or Mds 9509 Power

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Connecting MDS 9513 or MDS 9509 power The EC-1700-C contains no PDUs. Power for the MDS 9513 or 9509 is provided by connecting the MDS power cords directly to the customer's facility power. Order the same power cords you would normally order for connecting the MDS 9513 or 9509 directors to the customer's facility power for the country of destination.
  • Page 76: Ec-1700 Cabinet Showing U Hole Locations

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Figure 53 EC-1700 cabinet showing U hole locations Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 77: Ec-1700 Cabinet Isometric View

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Figure 54 shows the EC-1700 cabinet isometric view. Figure 54 EC-1700 cabinet isometric view Installing MDS Series directors...
  • Page 78: Installing The Mds 9710 Or Mds 9706 Directors

    MDS 9710 or MDS 9706 directors into the EC-1700 cabinet. The EC-1700-C comes preconfigured from the factory with air-baffles, shelf-brackets, cable fingers, and a cable tray to support the installation of MDS 9710s or MDS 9706s. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 79: Lower Cable Tray

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Note: It may be necessary to adjust the left-to-right position of these shelf-brackets and baffles ever so slightly (+ or - 125") to allow for clearance between the MDS chassis and the shelf-brackets and/or baffles. To do this, just loosen the screws holding the shelf-bracket or baffle and tap it gentle outwards towards the sides of the cabinet and retighten.Installing the first (lower) MDS director...
  • Page 80: Mds9700-Cabkit Installed In Lower Cabinet Position

    EC-1700-C. Installing second From the factory the upper left shelf bracket is not installed. This is (upper) MDS director because the upper 14 U air baffle is occupying this space. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 81: Removing The 14 U Baffle

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet IMPORTANT When installing a MDS 9710 or 9706 director in the upper location in the EC-1700-C remove the upper 14 U air baffle from the left and right side vertical NEMA mounting rails before installing the director.
  • Page 82: Upper Left Shelf Bracket And Clip Nuts

    Figure 63 on page 87 for the proper location of the left and right hand shelf bracket when moving it. Figure 60 shows the installation of the upper left shelf bracket. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 83: Installing The Upper Left Shelf Bracket

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Installing the upper left shelf bracket Figure 60 Ensure that both the left and right upper shelf brackets are level with each other and installed in the proper U location. The shelf-brackets should be installed so that the widest vertical cross member of the shelf-bracket is towards the rear of the cabinet.
  • Page 84: Connecting Mds 9710 Or Mds 9706 Power

    MDS 9710 or 9706 directors to the customer's facility power for the country of destination. Each MDS 9710 requires max of 8 power cords, depending on ◆ configuration, for a fully loaded chassis with full power redundancy. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 85 Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Each MDS 9706 requires max of 4 power cord per chassis, ◆ depending on configuration. Note: See the full MDS power specifications in the MDS 9700 documentation on the Cisco website at Cisco.com. Search for 9710 or 9706 power specifications.
  • Page 86: Ec-1700 Cabinet Showing U Hole Locations

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet EC-1700 cabinet showing U hole locations Figure 62 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 87: Ec-1700 Cabinet Isometric View 9718

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Figure 63 shows the EC-1700 cabinet isometric view. EC-1700 cabinet isometric view 9718 Figure 63 Installing MDS Series directors...
  • Page 88: Installing The Mds 9718 Directors

    You must remove the lower air baffles as seen in Figure 64 on ◆ page 89 You must install the 2 adapter brackets PN:MDS9700-cabkit, as ◆ seen in Figure 65 on page Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 89: Lower Cable Tray

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Lower cable tray Figure 64 Figure 65 on page 90 shows the MDS 9700-cabkit installed in cabinet position. Installing MDS Series directors...
  • Page 90: Mds 9700-Cabkit Installed In Cabinet Position

    U location. The shelf-brackets should be installed so that the widest vertical cross member of the shelf-bracket is towards the rear of the cabinet. Figure 69 on page 95 provides additional detail. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 91: Ec-1700 Cabinet With Mds 9718 Directors Installed

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet After following the Cisco procedures for unpacking, handling and mounting the MDS director onto these upper shelf brackets secure the MDS director to the front vertical NEMA rails by using the screws provided with the Cisco accessory kit that came with the MDS director.
  • Page 92: Connecting Mds 9718 Power

    MDS 9718 power cords should be routed to the front sides of the cabinet and then either down or up and out of the cabinet, as shown Figure 67 on page Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 93: Mds 9718 Power Cords

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet MDS 9718 power cords Figure 67 Installing MDS Series directors...
  • Page 94: Ec-1700 Cabinet Showing U Hole Locations

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Figure 68 shows the EC-1700 cabinet U hole locations. EC-1700 cabinet showing U hole locations Figure 68 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 95: Ec-1700 Cabinet Isometric View

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Figure 69 shows the EC-1700 cabinet isometric view. EC-1700 cabinet isometric view Figure 69 Installing MDS Series directors...
  • Page 96: Illustration Of Rack System

    The model number for the rail kits used is MDS9718-CABKIT. The part number for the same is 106-652-008. Figure 70 Illustration of rack system Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 97: Expanded Mds Product Installation

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Expanded MDS product installation This section contains the following information: “Placement examples” on page 97 ◆ “Installing MDS 9506 products” on page 100 ◆ “Installing additional baffles” on page 102 ◆ “Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet” on page 105 ◆...
  • Page 98: Ec-1700-C Expanded Configuration With Mds 9506S

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet EC-1700-C expanded configuration with MDS 9506s Figure 71 Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 99: Ec-1700-C Expanded Configuration With Mds 9216 Or 9222I Products

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet EC-1700-C expanded configuration with MDS 9216 or 9222i products Figure 72 Note: The baffles shown in Figure 71 on page 98 Figure 72 on page 99 not as large as shown, but rather have been expanded in size in these graphics for clarity.
  • Page 100: Installing Mds 9506 Products

    When using the Cisco instructions, follow the instructions for a four post rack installation. Install the 2U Cisco shelf bracket per the instructions on the Cisco website for a four post rack installation. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 101: Cisco 2U Shelf Bracket

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Figure 73 shows the Cisco 2U shelf bracket. Cisco 2U shelf bracket Figure 73 Figure 73 legend: The MDS-92CAB-KIT should be installed at U21 and U22 directly underneath where the MDS 9506 would be installed at U23. Expanded MDS product installation...
  • Page 102: Installing Additional Baffles

    IMPORTANT Install the rubber gasketing strips on the optional baffles being installed to minimize hot air leakage into the main cabinet cavity. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 103: Foam Gasket On Baffle View 1

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Once it is determined which baffles will be installed adhere the foam strip to those baffles on the lower inside edges as depicted in Figures 74 through Foam gasket on baffle view 1 Figure 74 Foam gasket on baffle view 2 Figure 75 Expanded MDS product installation...
  • Page 104: Foam Gasket On Baffle View 3

    The second MDS 9506 is installed on top of the first 9506 in a similar fashion to the first 9506 installed. However, a second MDS-92CAB-KIT is not used. The second 9506 is installed above the first 9506. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 105: Installing Directors Into The Ec-1700 Cabinet

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet IMPORTANT Use at least 6 clip nuts and screws on each left and right front mounting flanges on the upper 9506. IMPORTANT Do not install only one 9506 in the upper position without the lower 9506 directly beneath it.
  • Page 106: Baffle Placement For Installing 9216 Or 9222I Products

    9222i must be connected directly to the facility via power drops external to the cabinet. Order the standard country-specific power cords per the Connectrix Network Storage Product Configuration Guide for the respective product(s) being installed. Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 107: Cable Routing

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Cable routing The EC-1700-C comes from the factory with cable fingers pre-attached to the front left and right vertical NEMA mounting rails. A cable tray is also provided for routing fiber cables from one side of the cabinet to the other.
  • Page 108: Ec-1700 Cable Routing (Bottom)

    Cables from the MDS director in the lower position in the cabinet should be routed up the cable fingers at the lower right hand side of the cabinet then across to the left side of the cabinet via the cable tray Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...
  • Page 109: Ec-1700 Cable Routing (Top)

    Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet between the upper and lower MDS directors. These cables should then be routed up the left side of the cabinet via the cable fingers on the upper left side. Figure 79 shows the cable routing in the top of the EC-1700 cabinet. EC-1700 cable routing (top) Figure 79 Expanded MDS product installation...
  • Page 110 Installing Directors into the EC-1700 Cabinet Dell EMC Connectrix EC-1700 Cabinet Installation and Setup Manual...

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