Preparing For Powerconnect B-Dcx-4S Installation - Dell PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual

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Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation

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Installation task
Installing the rack mount kit or
port side exhaust kit.
Mounting and securing PowerConnect
B-DCX-4S in rack.
Installing power cables and powering on
the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.
Establishing serial connection, logging on
to PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, and
configuring IP addresses.
Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a
Telnet session, and configuring the
PowerConnect B-DCX-4S domain ID, date
and time, and additional system
parameters. Verify and back up
configuration.
Installing SFPs. Attaching and managing
fiber optic cables.
Preparing for PowerConnect B-DCX-4S installation
NOTE
Read the safety notices before installation
The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
1. Provide a space that is 9 rack units (9U) high, 61.19 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22
2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
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in.) wide. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). If you do not use the provided port side exhaust kit,
the space needs to be only 8 rack units (8U) high.
The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S can be installed facing either direction in a cabinet, if
serviceability and cooling requirements are met.
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200 – 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz (two branch circuits)
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Two cables for the 200 - 240 VAC service
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Power supply standards
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Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
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Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis
nameplate
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Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
Time estimate Items required
30 minutes Refer to the one of the following if you are
mounting the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in a
rack:
15 minutes
PowerConnect B-Port Side Exhaust Kit
Installation Procedure
PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Mid-Mount Rack Kit
Installation Procedure or
PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Rack Kit Installation
Procedure .
10 minutes Power cables.
20 minutes Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial port or
terminal server port and a terminal emulator
application (such as HyperTerminal).
Ethernet IP addresses for the switch.
20 minutes Ethernet cable for Telnet access.
Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
15 minutes SFP optical transceivers. Fiber optic cables
and cable ties.
("Safety notices").
("Power specifications") are met
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