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Dell Networking S4100-ON Series Set-Up Guide May 2023 Rev. A01...
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Contents Chapter 1: About this guide......................4 Related documents................................4 Information symbols................................4 Chapter 2: Site preparations......................6 Site selection..................................6 Cabinet placement................................6 Rack mounting..................................7 System ground..................................7 Fans and airflow................................... 7 Power......................................7 Storing components................................7 Chapter 3: S4100–ON Series installation..................9 Unpack the system................................9 Unpack....................................
● S4100-ON Series Release Notes NOTE: To access product documentation and resources that might be helpful to install, configure, and troubleshoot the specific Dell PowerSwitch, see the Dell Networking OS10 Info Hub. For all other resources, see Dell support: https:// www.dell.com/support.
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NOTE: The Warning icon signals information about hardware handling that could result in injury. NOTE: The ESD Warning icon requires that you take electrostatic precautions when handling the device. About this guide...
Site preparations The S4100–ON Series is suitable for installation as part of a common bond network (CBN). You can install the system in: ● Network telecommunication facilities ● Data centers ● Other locations where the National Electric Code (NEC) applies. For more information about the S4100–ON Series specifications, see Specifications.
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 S4100–ON Series switch in a CBN. Fans and airflow The fans on the S4100–ON Series support two airflow options: normal and reverse.
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NOTE: ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S4100–ON Series switch and its accessories. After you remove the original packaging, place the S4100–ON Series switch and its components on an anti-static surface. Site preparations...
● Two sets of rail kits, no tools required ● Two PSUs ● Three or four fan units ● Two country- and region-specific AC power cords ● Dell Networking S4100–ON Series Setup Guide ● Safety and Regulatory Information ● Warranty and Support Information Unpack 1.
4. Remove all packing material. 5. Inspect the product and accessories for damage. Rack or cabinet installation You may either place the switch on a rack shelf or mount the switch directly into a 19" wide, EIA-310- E-compliant rack. Rack mounting includes four-post, two-post, round threaded holes, or square holes.
Figure 2. Separate rails 1U Tool-less mount installation NOTE: For more installation instructions, see the installation labels attached to the rail assembly. 1. Face the ReadyRails flange ears facing outward. Place one rail between the left and right vertical posts. Align and seat the back flange rail pegs in the back vertical post flange.
Figure 3. 1U tool-less installation 2. Align and seat the front flange pegs in the holes on the front side of the vertical post. NOTE: Be sure that the rails click into place and are secure. 3. Repeat this procedure for the second rail. 4.
Figure 4. Two-post flush-mount installation 2. Attach one rail to the front post flange with two user-supplied screws, item 2. 3. Slide the plunger bracket forward against the vertical post and secure the plunger bracket to the post flange with two user-supplied screws, see item 3.
Figure 5. Two-post center-mount installation 2. Slide the back bracket towards the post. Secure it to the post flange with two user-supplied screws, items 2 and 3. 3. Repeat this procedure for the second rail. Four-post threaded installation NOTE: For more installation instructions, see the installation labels attached to the rail assembly. 1.
Figure 6. Four-post threaded installation 2. For each rail, attach the front and back flanges to the post flanges with two user-supplied screws at each end. S4100-ON Series system installation You can mount the system in the 1U front-rack two-post, flush, or center configuration or a four-post configuration. The following is an example of a front-rack configuration: For the 1U two-post configurations, slide the system into the rails in the same manner as the four-post configurations.
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Figure 7. Switch rail attachment 2. After you install both rails, line them up on the ReadyRails. Slide the switch in until it is flush with the front of rack. About three inches before you fully insert your system, the rail locking feature engages to keep the switch from inadvertently sliding out and falling.
NOTE: Do not the use the mounted Ready-Rails as a shelf or a workplace. 3. Tighten the two thumb screws and rack screws. To remove the chassis from the rack or cabinet, press in the two side-release bars on the chassis at the same time and slide the chassis forward.
After system installation To configure your system, after you have securely installed and powered on the S4100–ON Series switch, see your open network installation environment (ONIE)-compatible operating system documentation at https://opencomputeproject.github.io/ onie/. For more information about working with the ONIE environment, see your switch documentation at https:// www.dell.com/support.
Specifications This section lists the S4100–ON Series system specifications. CAUTION: Operate the product at an ambient temperature not higher than 113°F—45°C. CAUTION: Lithium Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type of battery. Dispose of the batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Table 2. Environmental parameters (continued) Parameter Specifications Maximum non-operational altitude 39,370 feet (12,000 meters) Shock Dell Spec SV0115 Table 3. AC power requirements Parameter Specifications Power supply 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz Maximum current draw per system 6A/5A at 100/120V AC 3A/2.5A at 200/240V AC Maximum power consumption 600 Watts Typical power consumption...
Dell support The Dell support site provides documents and tools to help you use Dell equipment and mitigate network outages. Through the support site you can obtain technical information, access software upgrades and patches, download available management software, and manage your open cases. The Dell support site provides integrated, secure access to these services. To access the Dell support site, go to www.dell.com/support/.
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