Dell BigIron RX-16, Installation Manual

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BigIron RX Installation Guide 7
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Hardware features
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Up to three switch fabric modules.
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Up to eight interface modules.
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Up to four power supplies (AC or DC).
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot blank or blank power
supply faceplate, respectively.
BigIron RX-16
Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the BigIron RX-16
chassis as described:
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Three switch fabric modules.
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A slot blank in each interface module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently
have a module installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis.
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A fan tray assembly located in the front right side of the chassis. and two fan assemblies
located at the rear of the chassis. For more information about the fans, refer to
“Cooling
system” on page 18.
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Four power supplies.
In the slots of the chassis you can install the following:
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Up to two management modules (one active and one redundant).
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Up to four switch fabric modules.
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Up to sixteen interface modules.
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Up to eight power supplies (AC or DC).
BigIron RX-32
Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the BigIron RX-32
chassis as described:
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One management module (shipped separately).
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Eight switch fabric modules (shipped separately).
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A slot blank in each interface module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently
have a module installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis.
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Ten fan assemblies located at the rear of the chassis, four for the upper card cage, four for the
lower card cage, and two for the power supplies.
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Five AC power supplies.
In the slots of the chassis you can install the following:
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Two management modules.
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Eight switch fabric modules.
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Up to 32 interface modules.
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Up to eight AC power supplies.
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot blank or blank power
supply faceplate, respectively (BigIron RX-4, -8, and 16). On the BigIron RX-32, before installing any
modules, you must remove the shipping panels covering the upper and lower card cages.