Dell E1200i ExaScale Installation Manual

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Installing RPMs, Line Cards, and SFM3s | 47To install line cards and RPMs:NOTE: The blank panels do not have board components or connector pins. Align the blank with the guidesand gently slide toward the backplane.Installing a Second RPMNOTE: If your system contains two RPMs, both RPMs must contain the same software image.Install a second RPM either before the system is powered on or after the Primary RPM is up and stable.After the second RPM is installed, wait several seconds until the connection between the two RPMs isestablished before configuring any commands. Below is an example of the messages that should appear:%POLLMGR-2-ALT_RPM_STATE: Alternate RPM is present%IRC-6-IRC_COMMUP: Link to peer RPM is up%RAM-6-RAM_TASK: RPM1 is in Standby State.Once the link between the two RPMs is established, copy the running configuration to the startupconfiguration.RPM Label and LEDsTable 9-1 describes the RPM LED states and the RPM front panel.RPMs control the routing andswitching functions for the entire E600/E1200 system. The E600/E1200 operates with a minimum of oneRPM module. You can hot-insert a second RPM into a running system without performance interruptionor software intervention. A second RPM for redundant functionality provides uninterrupted operability ifthe system transitions from the primary RPM to the secondary (standby) RPM. The secondary RPMconstantly performs updates and receives the same information received by the primary RPM. Thesecondary RPM also performs diagnostics on its subsystems. In the event of a switchover, the secondaryRPM immediately takes over and resumes the control activities that the primary RPM was performing.Step Task1 Remove the line card from its box and carefully remove the line card from the anti-static packaging.2 Align the RPM with the guide and gently slide it into the slot until you feel the connectors engage with the chassisbackplane.NOTE: Hold the card by the edges. Avoid touching the printed circuit board and connector pins. Extend theejector levers before you insert the card into the slot.3 Remove the card from the box. Remove the card from the anti-static bag.4 Rotate the levers to seat the card in place.5 Secure card and blanks in place by tightening the top and captive screws on each card.6 Follow the same installation procedure for the remaining cards and slots, in the appropriate order.Table 9-1. RPM LEDsSection Label Description