Rack Mounting Safety Considerations; Installing The S5000 Chassis Into A 4-Post Rack Or Cabinet - Dell S5000 Getting Started Manual

Rack Mounting Safety Considerations

You may either place the switch on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly into a 19" wide, EIA-310-E- compliant rack.
• Rack loading — Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf or rack failure, which may damage
equipment and cause possible personal injury. Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins.
Mount the components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do not exceed your rack load
rating.
• Power considerations — Connect only to the power source specified on the unit. When multiple electrical
components are installed in a rack, ensure that the total component power ratings do not exceed the circuit
capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock hazards.
• Elevated ambient temperature — If installed in a closed rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack
environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Use care not to exceed the 40°C maximum
ambient temperature of the switch.
• Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of
the equipment is not compromised.
• Reverse air flow — Necessary clearance is required to ensure cool air intake and to avoid hot air blow out from
I/O panel.
• Reliable earthing — Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to the
supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit; for example, use of power strips.
• Do not mount the equipment with the Utility panel facing in the downward position.
WARNING: These instructions are a condensed reference. Read the safety instructions in your Safety,
Environmental, and Regulatory information booklet before you begin.
NOTE: The illustrations in this document are not intended to represent a specific switch.

Installing the S5000 Chassis into a 4-Post Rack or Cabinet

NOTE: Dell Networking recommends that one person hold the S5000 chassis in place while a second person
attaches the brackets to the posts.
Attach the bracket "ears" to the rack or cabinet posts, using two screws for each bracket. Ensure the screws are
tightened firmly.
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