Dell PowerConnect 3524, Getting Started Manual

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Installation
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Installation
Overview
This document provides basic information on installing and running the PowerConnect 3500
series switches. For more information, see the
Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3500 Series User's Guide ,
which is available on your Documentation CD, or check the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com for the latest updates on documentation and software.
Site Preparation
PowerConnect 3500 series devices can be mounted in a standard 48.26-cm (19-inch) equipment
rack, placed on a tabletop or mounted on a wall. Before installing the unit, verify that the chosen
location for installation meets the following site requirements:
• Power — The unit is installed near an easily accessible 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz outlet.
• General — The Redundant Power Supply (RPS) is correctly installed by checking that the
LEDs on the front panel are illuminated. Extended Power Supply (EPS) is correctly installed
by checking that the LEDs on the front panel ( For PoE models) are illuminated.
• LEDs on the front panel ( For PoE models) are illuminated.
• Clearance — There is adequate frontal clearance for operator access. Allow clearance
for cabling, power connections, and ventilation.
• Cabling — The cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio
transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
• Ambient Requirements — The ambient unit operating temperature range is 0 to 45ºC
(32 to 113ºF) at a relative humidity of 10% to to 90%, non-condensing.