Dell 5548P, 5524P manual Connecting the Switch to Power Supplies, Installing on a Flat Surface

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3Repeat the process for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of the switch.

4Insert the unit into the 48.26-cm (19-inch) rack, ensuring that the rack-mounting holes on the switch line up to the mounting holes on the rack.

5Secure the unit to the rack with the rack screws (not provided). Fasten the lower pair of screws before the upper pair of screws. Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.

Installing on a Flat Surface

Install the switch on a flat surface if it is not installed on a rack. The surface must be able to support the weight of the switch and the switch cables.

To install the switch on a flat surface:

1Attach the self-adhesive rubber pads on each marked location on the bottom of the chassis.

2Set the switch on a flat surface, leaving 5.08 cm (2 inches) on each side and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back.

3Ensure that the switch has proper ventilation.

Connecting the Switch to Power Supplies

Each switch in the stack must be connected to an AC power supply.

The power connectors are positioned on the back panel. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (RPS) or Modular Power Supply (MPS) is optional, but recommended. The RPS or MPS connector is on the back panel of the switch. The RPS is used for non-PoE switches and MPS is used for PoE switches.

Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Power Connector

RPS or MPS

A/C Power Supply

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Contents Getting Started Guide JN2W1 Contents Configuring the Switch Site Preparation InstallationOverview Unpacking Package ContentsUnpacking the Switch Installing the Switch Installing in a RackConnecting the Switch to Power Supplies Installing on a Flat SurfaceStacking Switches StackingShows this process Unit ID Assignment Automatic AssignmentManual Assignment 1Show unit stack id 2Set unit stack id 3BackConfiguring the Switch Configuration Work FlowConnecting the Switch to the Terminal Front-Panel Console PortBooting the Switch Initial LEDsConfiguring the Stack Configuration Using the Setup WizardConfiguring the Switch Enter the Snmp Management System IP Configuring the Switch Press Enter Following information is displayed
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