DELL N20xx User Manual
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Getting Started Guide
Rack Mounting a N30xx Switch
You may either place the switch on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly
into a 19" wide, EIA-310-E compliant rack (four-post, two-post, or threaded
methods). The Dell ReadyRail system is provided for 1U front-rack, and two-
post installations. The ReadyRail system includes two separately packaged rail
assemblies.
into a 19" wide, EIA-310-E compliant rack (four-post, two-post, or threaded
methods). The Dell ReadyRail system is provided for 1U front-rack, and two-
post installations. The ReadyRail system includes two separately packaged rail
assemblies.
WARNING:
This is 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.
Rack Mounting Safety Considerations
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Rack loading—Overloading or uneven loading of racks may result in shelf
or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury.
Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount
components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do
not exceed your rack load rating.
or rack failure, causing damage to equipment and possible personal injury.
Stabilize racks in a permanent location before loading begins. Mount
components beginning at the bottom of the rack, then work to the top. Do
not exceed your rack load rating.
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Power considerations—Connect only to the power source specified on the
unit. When multiple electrical components are installed in a rack, ensure
that the total component power ratings do not exceed circuit capabilities.
Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock
hazards.
unit. When multiple electrical components are installed in a rack, ensure
that the total component power ratings do not exceed circuit capabilities.
Overloaded power sources and extension cords present fire and shock
hazards.
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Elevated ambient temperature—If installed in a closed rack assembly, the
operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Use care not to exceed the 45 degrees C maximum ambient
temperature of the switch.
operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room
ambient. Use care not to exceed the 45 degrees C maximum ambient
temperature of the switch.
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Reduced air flow—Install the equipment in the rack so that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
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Reliable earthing—Maintain reliable earthing of rack-mounted
equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit, for example: use of power strips.
equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit, for example: use of power strips.
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Product should not be mounted with the rear panel facing in the
downward position.
downward position.