Dell Force10 S50P Quick Start Manual

Dell Force10

S50N and S50V Systems

Quick Start Guide

Regulatory Model: S50N/S50V

Dell Force10

S50N and S50V Systems

Quick Start Guide

Regulatory Model: S50N/S50V

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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 S50N/S50V

Hardware installation and power-up
instructions

Software configuration FTOS Configuration Guide
Command line interface FTOS Command Line Reference Guide
Latest updates Release Notes for the S-Series

Installing S50N and S50V Systems

About this Guide 3

4 About this Guide

1

Installing the Hardware

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

Installing the Chassis

To install the S50 chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you complete the
installation procedures in the order presented below.

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

the S50N and S50V chassis.

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 the 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 S50N and S50V chassis can be installed using several methods. This
document describes the most common installation method: two-post rack. Fo r
information regarding other installation methods, refer to the

S50V Systems

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

Installing S50N and S50V Systems guide for details on stacking installation and

cabling.

guide.

Installing S50N and

Installing the Hardware 5

Step Task

1 Dell Force10 recommends that one person hold the chassis in place

while a second person attaches the brackets to the posts.

2 Attach the bracket "ears" to the rack or cabinet posts, using two screws

for each bracket. Ensure the screws are tightened firmly.

Attach a Ground Cable to the S50N and S50V Chassis

The S50V and S50N switches have both AC (3-prong plug receptacle) and DC
(-48V terminal-type) connections on the back of the unit. They can use either
power source independently or in combination, with the DC source in a backup
mode (except for the 470W DC power supply). If you select AC and DC, the
switch will only use the DC source after the AC source fails.

NOTE: The rack installation ears are not suitable for grounding.
CAUTION: Grounding conductors must be made of copper. Do not use

aluminum conductors.

NOTE: Coat the one-hole lug with an anti-oxidant compound prior to crimping.

Bring any un-plated mating surfaces to a shiny finish, and coat with an anti-oxidant
prior to mating. Plated mating surfaces must be clean and free from contamination.

Attach a Ground Cable to the S50N-DC Chassis

The S50N-DC switches have two terminal blocks on the right side (instead of an
AC receptacle) for two DC power supply inputs. The terminal block on the
right, as you face the back of the chassis, is matched to the DC1 status LED on
the front left of the switch and the left block is matched to the DC2 status LED.

6 Installing the Hardware