Dell S6100-ON User Manual
Dell Getting Started Guide for the
S6100–ON System
March 2016
Regulatory Model: S6100
Regulatory Type: S6100
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
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.
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2016 - 03
Rev. A01
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About this Guide
This document is intended as a Getting Started Guide to get new systems up
and running and ready for configuration.
For complete installation and update information, see the following
documents at www.dell.com/support:
Table 1. S6100–ON Documents
Information Documentation
Hardware installation and powerup instructions
Software configuration Dell Configuration Guide for the
Command line interface Dell Command Line Reference Guide
Troubleshooting Open Networking (ON) Hardware
Latest updates Release Notes for the S6100-ON
Dell Installation Guide for the S6100ON System
S6100-ON System
for the S6100-ON System
Diagnostic Guide for the S6100-ON
System
System
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Install the Hardware
Before installing the switch, verify that you meet these guidelines:
• You have enough clearance at the front of the switch so you can read the
light emitting diodes (LEDs).
• The AC or DC power cord reaches from the power outlet to the Utility
panel connector.
• The switch is rack-mounted before you power it up.
• Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power
lines, and fluorescent lighting. Ensure that the cabling is safely away from
other devices that might damage the cables. If needed, allow one rack unit
(RU) space between devices to provide room for cabling.
• Airflow around the switch and through the vents is unrestricted.
• Temperature around the unit does not exceed 113°F (45°C). If the switch is
in a closed or multirack assembly, the temperature might be higher than
normal room temperature.
• Humidity around the switch does not exceed 90 percent.
• Altitude at the installation site is below 10,000 feet.
• The switch is installed in an environment as free as possible from dust and
foreign conductive material (such as metal flakes from construction
activities). Cooling mechanisms, such as fans and blowers in the switch,
can draw dust and other particles causing contaminant buildup inside the
chassis, which can result in system malfunction.
Install the Chassis
To install the S6100–Open Networking (ON) system, Dell Networking
recommends completing the installation procedures in the order presented
here.
NOTE: Always handle the system and its components with care. Avoid
dropping the S6100–ON chassis or its field replaceable units.
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NOTE: For proper ventilation, position the S6100–ON chassis in an
equipment rack (or cabinet) with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of
clearance around exhaust vents. The acceptable ambient temperature
ranges are listed in the Technical Specifications section under
Environmental Parameters.
CAUTION: Always wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD)-preventive
wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S6100–ON and its
components. As with all electrical devices of this type, take all
necessary safety precautions to prevent injury when installing this
system. ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled.
CAUTION: The S6100–ON contains two power cords. Disconnect both
power cords before servicing.
CAUTION: Only trained and qualified personnel should install this
equipment. Read this guide before installing and powering up the
S6100–ON.
Rack Mounting Safety Considerations
• Rack mounting — 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 loading — Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf
or rack failure, which may damage the equipment and cause personal
injury. Stabilize the racks in a permanent location before loading begins.
Mount the components starting at the bottom of the rack, then work to
the top. Do not exceed your rack load rating.
• Power considerations — Connect only to the power source specified on
the unit. When you install multiple electrical components in a rack, ensure
that the total component power ratings do not exceed the circuit
capabilities. Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire
and shock hazards.
• Elevated ambient temperature — If you install the equipment in a closed
rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than the room ambient temperature. Use care not to exceed the
45°C maximum ambient temperature of the switch.
• Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in the rack so that you do not
compromise the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the
equipment.
• Reverse air flow — To ensure cool air intake and to avoid hot air blow out
from the I/O panel, ensure that you have the necessary clearance.
• Reliable earthing — Maintain reliable earthing of the rack-mounted
equipment. Pay particular attention to the supply connections other than
the direct connections to the branch circuit; for example, the use of the
power strips.
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• Do not mount the equipment with the Utility panel facing in the
downward position.
NOTE: These instructions are a condensed reference. Read the safety
instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory information
booklet before you begin.
NOTE: The illustrations in this document are not intended to represent a
specific switch.
Assemble in a Four-Post Rack
Due to the chassis weight, the S6100–ON switch does not support a twopost rack installation; you must install the S6100–ON in a four-post rack.
To install in a four-post rack, follow the instructions in your rack frame kit. In a
four-post rack, the maximum distance between the front and back vertical
posts is 36 inches (91.44 cm); the minimum distance is 24 inches (60.96 cm).
Mounting the Chassis in a Four-Post Rack
Rack Mounting Safety Considerations
WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this
unit in a rack, take special precautions to ensure that the system
remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your
safety:
• If your chassis is the only unit in the rack, mount it at the bottom of
the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from
the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of
the rack.
• If the rack comes with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before
mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
• If the chassis ships with blanks, remove the blanks from each slot
before lifting the chassis.
WARNING: These instructions are a condensed reference. Read the
safety instructions in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory
information booklet before you begin.
NOTE: The illustrations in this document are not intended to represent a
specific switch.
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Installing and Removing the System
1. Align the system with the rails and slide the system into the rack.
2. Tighten the screws on each side of the systems’s front panel (1).
3. To remove the system from the rack, loosen the screws and slide the
system out of the rack.
Figure 1. Installing the S6100–ON System
1. Extra screws to restrict frontback movement of the switch.
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2. Main screw.
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Securing the Chassis Ground
After you mount the chassis, secure the chassis ground as follows:
To properly ground the chassis, Dell Networking recommends using a 6 AWG
two-hole lug, #10 hole size, 63" spacing (not included in shipping). The twohole lug must be a UL recognized, crimp-type lug. To connect the ground
cable to the framework or cabinet and to mount the unit, use thread-forming
unit mounting screws that remove paint or nonconductive coatings.
CAUTION: Grounding conductors must be made of copper. Do not use
aluminum conductors.
NOTE: The rack installation “ears” are not suitable for grounding.
NOTE: Coat the two-hole lug with an anti-oxidant compound prior to
crimping. Also, bring any unplated 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.
NOTE: Never use the same bolts to secure multiple grounding cables.
1. Locate the two-hole chassis ground connector nuts on the chassis back.
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Figure 2. Chassis Ground Connector
2. Install the grounding cables to the ground nuts. The grounding cable
must comply with your local electrical codes in size and color (typically
the cable color is green or green with a yellow stripe).
NOTE: For proper ventilation, position the chassis in an equipment
rack (or cabinet) with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance
around exhaust vents. The acceptable ambient temperature ranges
are listed in the Environmental Parameters section.
3. Tighten the M5 screws (ensure torque is between 18 and 24 inch/lbs).
4. Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the nearest
appropriate facility grounding post.
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