Rack Mounting; System Ground; Fans And Airflow; Fan Combinations - Dell S6100 Installation Manual

The cabinet must meet minimum size requirements. Airflow must be in accordance with the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard.
Ensure that there is a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) between the intake and exhaust vents and the cabinet wall.

Rack mounting

When you prepare your equipment rack, ensure that the rack is grounded.
Ground the equipment rack to the same ground point the power service in your area uses. The ground path must be permanent.

System ground

Dell recommends grounding your system. Use the S6100–ON in a common bond network (CBN).
Connect the grounding cables as described in

Fans and airflow

The S6100–ON fans support two airflow options: normal and reverse.

Fan combinations

The S6100-ON has stock keeping units (SKUs) that support the following configurations. Installation of the fans is done as part of the
factory install based on SKU type.
• AC or DC PSU with fan airflow from the I/O to the PSU
• AC or DC PSU with fan airflow from the PSU to the I/O
Be sure to order the fans suitable to support your site's ventilation. Use a single type of airflow fan in your system. Do not mix reverse and
normal airflows in a single S6100–ON chassis.
For proper ventilation, position the S6100-ON in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around
the exhaust vents. When you install two S6100-ON systems near each other, to permit proper airflow, position the two chassis at least 5
inches (12.7 cm) apart. The fan speed increases when the internal temperature reaches 161.6°F (72°C). The fan speed decreases to normal
speed when the temperature falls to 136.4°F (58°C). The S6100-ON never intentionally turns off the fans.

Power

To connect the chassis to the applicable power source, use the appropriate power cord with the S6100–ON. An AC or DC power cord is
included with the system.
When installing AC or DC systems, follow the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 where applicable.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the power cable before you service the power supply slots.
CAUTION: Use the power supply cord as the main disconnect device on the AC system. Ensure that the socket-outlet is located
and installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
The system is powered-up when the power cord is connected between the system and the power source.
NOTE: Module power is software controlled. You do not see module LEDs when the system powers up in ONIE.
14 Site preparations
S6100-ON installation.