Supplying Power And Powering Up The System; Performing The Initial Configuration; Software Configuration Overview - Dell Networking Z9500 Getting Started Manual

WARNING: When working with optical fibres, follow all the warning labels and always wear eye
protection. Never look directly into the end of a terminated or unterminated fibre or connector
as it may cause eye damage.
1. Position the optic so it is in the correct position. The optic has a key that prevents it from being
inserted incorrectly.
2. Insert the optic into the port until it gently snaps into place.

Supplying Power and Powering Up the System

Supply power to the system after the chassis is mounted in a rack or cabinet.
CAUTION: The switch has a high line-voltage requirement of minimum 200V.
Dell Networking recommends reinspecting your system prior to powering up. Verify that:
• The equipment is properly secured to the rack.
• 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 specified for the switch.
• There is sufficient airflow around the chassis.
• The input circuits are correctly sized for the loads and that you use sufficient overcurrent protection
devices.
NOTE: For powering up the AC PSUs, AC power cables are included in the shipping container. You
must order all other power cables separately.
CAUTION: ESD damage can occur if the components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-
preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch and its components.
When the system powers up, the fans come on at medium speed. The fan speed slows as the system
boots up. The system status LED blinks until the boot-up sequence is complete. When the boot up is
complete, the power status LED is steadily lit.
AC Power
CAUTION: Ensure that the PSU is installed correctly.
Connect the plug to each AC power connector. Make sure that the power cord is secure.
As soon as the cable is connected between the switch and the power source, the chassis is powered-up;
there is no on/off switch.

Performing the Initial Configuration

The system has two management ports available for system access — a console port and a universal
serial bus (USB)-B port. The USB-B port acts the same as the console port. The terminal settings are the
same for both access ports.
The system supports bare metal provisioning (BMP). For information about how to configure BMP, refer
to Dell Networking OS Configuration Guide for the Z9500 Switch.

Software Configuration Overview

To configure the system, follow these steps:
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