Dell PowerConnect 3548 User manual

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Dell™ PowerConnect™ 35xx
Systems
Getting Started Guide
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Dell™ PowerConnect™ 35xx Systems
Getting Started Guide

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps to make better use of the device.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and gives information
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Contents 3
Contents
1 Installation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to a Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Stacking
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stacking PowerConnect 3500 Series Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unit ID Selection Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Starting and Configuring the Device
Connecting to the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the Terminal to the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Booting the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4Contents

Installation 5
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.

6Installation
Unpacking
Package Contents
While unpacking the device, ensure that the following items are included:
• Device/Switch
• AC power cable
• RS-232 crossover cable
• Self-adhesive rubber pads
• Rack-mount kit for rack installation or wall mounting kit
• Documentation CD
• Product Information Guide
Unpacking the Device
NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the package and immediately report any evidence of damage.
1 Place the box on a clean flat surface.
2 Open the box or remove the box top.
3 Carefully remove the device from the box and place it on a secure and clean surface.
4 Remove all packing material.
5 Inspect the device and accessories for damage. Report any damage immediately.
Mounting the Device
The following mounting instructions apply to the PowerConnect 3500 Series switches. The Console port
is on the back panel. The power connectors are positioned on the back panel. Connecting a Redundant
Power Supply (RPS) or Extended Power Supply (EPS) is optional, but recommended. The RPS or EPS
connector is on the back panel of the devices.
Installing in a Rack
CAUTION: Read the safety information in the Product information Guide as well as the safety information for
other devices that connect to or support the switch.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the unit before mounting the device in a rack or cabinet.
CAUTION: When mounting multiple devices into a rack, mount the devices from the bottom up.
1 Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the device, ensuring that the mounting holes
on the device line up to the mounting holes on the rack-mounting bracket.
The following figure illustrates where to mount the brackets.

Installation 7
Figure 1-1. Bracket Installation for Rack Mounting
2 Insert the supplied screws into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with a screwdriver.
3 Repeat the process for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of the device.
4 Insert the unit into the 48.26-cm (19-inch) rack, ensuring that the rack-mounting holes on the device
line up to the mounting holes on the rack.
5 Secure 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 device on a flat surface if it is not installed on a rack. The surface must be able to support
the weight of the device and the device cables.
1
Attach the self-adhesive rubber pads on each marked location on the bottom of the chassis.
2 Set the device on a flat surface, leaving 5.08 cm (2 inches) on each side and 12.7 cm (5 inches)
at the back.
3 Ensure that the device has proper ventilation.

8Installation
Installing on a Wall
To mount the switch on a wall:
1
Ensure that the mounting location meets the following requirements:
• The surface of the wall must be capable of supporting the switch.
• Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) space on the sides for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches)
at the back for power cable clearance.
• The location must not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• The location must be at least 2 feet away from any heating vents, and no area-heating vent should
point towards the unit.
• The location must be ventilated to prevent heat buildup.
• Do not locate the switch near any data or electrical cabling.
• The power cable must be able to reach an outlet.
2 Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch
(see the following figure).
Figure 1-2. Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting