Dell Force10 S25-01-GE-24P, Force10 S25-01-GE-24T, Force10 S25-01-GE-24V Quick Start Manual

Dell Force10 S25 Systems

Quick Start Guide

Regulatory Model: S25N/S25V/S25P

Dell Force10 S25 Systems

Quick Start Guide

Regulatory Model: S25N/S25V/S25P

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personal injury, or death.

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About this Guide

This document is intended as a Quick Start Guide to get new systems up and running and ready for configuration. For complete installation and configuration information, refer to the following documents:

Documentation S25N/S25V S25P

Hardware installation and power-up instructions

Software configuration FTOS Configuration Guide FTOS Configuration Guide Command line interface FTOS Command Line

Latest updates FTOS Release Notes for the

Installing S25N and S25V Systems

Reference Guide

S-Series

Installing the S25P System

FTOS Command Line Reference Guide

FTOS Release Notes for the S-Series

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Installing the Hardware

This guide assumes all site preparation has been performed before installing the chassis.

Installing the Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet

To install the S25N, S25V, or S25P system, Dell Force10 recomm ends that you complete the installation procedures in the order presented below.

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise, the installation instructions below apply to the

S25N, S25V, and S25P systems.

Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid dropping the switch or its field replaceable units.

CAUTION: Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when

handling the chassis and its components. As with all electrical devices of this type, take all necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing this system. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled.

Installing a Chassis in a Two-Post Rack

The chassis is shipped with the universal front-mounting brackets (rack ears) attached. Ensure that there is adequate clearance surrounding the rack to permit access and airflow.

The S25 chassis can be installed using several methods. This document describes the most common installation method: two-post rack. For information regarding other installation methods, refer to the guide and the Installing the S25P System gu ide.

This document does not include stacking or installing stacked units. Refer to the

Installing S25N and S25V Systems guide and the Installing the S25P System guide

for details on stacking installation and cabling.

Installing S25N and S25V Systems

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