Installation; Overview; Site Preparation; Site Requirements - Dell PowerConnect 54 Serie Guía De Introducción

Installation

Overview

This document provides basic information to install and start running the PowerConnect 5400 series
switches. For more information, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 5400 series User's Guide, which is
available on your Documentation CD or check the Dell support website at www.support.dell.com
for latest updates on documentations and software.

Site Preparation

Site Requirements

PowerConnect 5400 series devices can be mounted in a standard 19 inch (48.26 centimeters)
equipment rack or placed on a table-top. Before installing the unit, verify that the chosen location
for installation meets the site requirements described below.
Power — The unit is installed near an easily accessible outlet 100-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz. It is
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preferred that two separate power supplies are provided, for example, an RPS and a separated
phased supply.
General — Ensure that the power supply is correctly installed by checking the LEDs on the front
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panel are lit.
Clearance — There is adequate frontal clearance for operator access. Allow clearance for cabling,
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power connections and ventilation.
Cabling — The cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters,
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broadcast amplifiers, power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Ambient Requirements — The ambient unit operating temperature range is 0 to 45ºC (32 to 113ºF)
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at a relative humidity of 10% to 90%, non-condensing.
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