Switch Start-Up; After Switch Placement; Switch Replacement - Dell PowerSwitch N3200-ON Series Installation Manual

Switch start-up

Supply power to the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch after you install your switch.
Dell Technologies recommends reinspecting your switch before powering it up. Verify the following:
● Optional: The equipment is properly secured to the rack and properly grounded.
● Optional: The equipment rack is properly mounted and grounded.
● The ambient temperature around the unit, which may be higher than the room temperature, is within the limits that are
specified for the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch.
● There is sufficient airflow around the unit.
● The input circuits are correctly sized for the loads and that you use sufficient overcurrent protection devices.
CAUTION: Do not start up the switch if a fan module is not installed.
NOTE: A US AC or DC power cable is included for powering up an AC or DC power supply. You must order all other power
cables separately.
NOTE: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap
when handling the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch and components.

After switch placement

After you have securely installed and powered on the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch:
● For switch documentation and resources, see https://www.dell.com/support.
● For ONIE documentation and resources, see https://opencomputeproject.github.io/onie/.
NOTE: If necessary, to upgrade your software or firmware images, see the Drivers and Downloads page for your switch at
https://www.dell.com/support.

Switch replacement

The following steps describe uninstalling and replacing a switch with an identical replacement switch. For further assistance
when replacing a switch, contact your Dell support representative.
NOTE: Some steps do not apply if you are replacing a different switch or non-Dell switch.
NOTE: ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground
strap when handling the switch and accessories. After you remove the original packaging, place the switch and components
on an anti-static surface.
1. Back up the switch configuration to your back-up system or laptop TFTP server using a copy command.
2. Disconnect the power source.
3. Label and remove all cables.
4. Remove the switch from your installation.
If you are using ReadyRails, simultaneously press in the two side-release bars on the switch and slide the switch forward.
If you are using the fan trays or PSUs in the replacement switch, uninstall them from the switch.
5. Unpack the new switch.
6. Install the new switch in your rack or cabinet.
For detailed installation instructions, see
If you are using the fan trays or PSUs from the uninstalled switch, reinsert them in the replacement switch.
7. Connect all the cables.
8. Power on the switch.
For more information, see
9. Establish a connection to the switch CLI.
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