Dell PowerConnect 6P317 User manual

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Dell™ PowerConnect™ RPS-60
Setup Guide
安装指南
安裝指南
Instalační příručka
Guide d'installation
Setup-Handbuch
セットアップガイド
Instrukcja instalacji
Guia de configuração
Руководство по установке
Guía de instalación
Model PowerConnect RPS-60

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Dell™ PowerConnect™ RPS-60
Setup Guide

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of
data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2002 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of
Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerConnect are trademarks of
Dell Computer Corporation; EMC is the registered trademark of EMC corporation.
Othertrademarksandtradenamesmaybeusedinthisdocumenttorefertoeithertheentitiesclaiming
themarksandnamesortheirproducts.DellComputerCorporationdisclaimsanyproprietaryinterest
in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
September 2002 P/N 6P317 Rev. A02

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Contents
Caution: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rack Mounting of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area
Network Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Limited Warranty for the U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limited Warranty Terms for Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Dell Software and Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee
(Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Caution: Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect
your system from potential damage.
General
• Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any product except as explained
in your system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the
triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you to electrical shock.
Components inside these compartments should be serviced only by a trained service
technician.
• If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet
and replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
– The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
– An object has fallen into the product.
– The product has been exposed to water.
– The product has been dropped or damaged.
– The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
• Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block
cooling vents.
• Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the
product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in
your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider.
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire or
electric shock by shorting out interior components.
• Use the product only with approved equipment.
• Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components.
• Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the
electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required,
consult your service provider or local power company.

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• Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a power cable
for your system or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a
power cable that is approved for use in your country. The power cable must be rated
for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product's electrical
ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the
ratings marked on the product.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with three-prong
plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the
grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable
with properly grounded plugs.
• Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed
80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
• To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
• Position system cables and power cables carefully; route cables so that they cannot be
stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests on any cables.
• Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power
company for site modifications. Always follow your local/national wiring rules.
• When connecting or disconnecting power to hot-pluggable power supplies, if offered
with your system, observe the following guidelines:
– Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply.
– Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply.
– If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by
unplugging all power cables from the power supplies.
• Move products with care; ensure that all casters and/or stabilizers are firmly
connected to the system. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces.
Caution: Safety Instructions (continued)

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Rack Mounting of Systems
Observe the following precautions for rack stability and safety. Also refer to the rack
installation documentation accompanying the system and the rack for specific caution
statements and procedures.
Systems are considered to be components in a rack. Thus, "component" refers to any
system as well as to various peripherals or supporting hardware.
CAUTION: Installing systems in a rack without the front and side stabilizers
installed could cause the rack to tip over, potentially resulting in bodily injury
under certain circumstances. Therefore, always install the stabilizers before
installing components in the rack.
After installing system/components in a rack, never pull more than one
component out of the rack on its slide assemblies at one time. The weight of
more than one extended component could cause the rack to tip over and may
result in serious injury.
NOTE: Your system is safety-certified as a free-standing unit and as a component for use in a Dell™
rack cabinet using the customer rack kit. The installation of your system and rack kit in any other
rack cabinet has not been approved by any safety agencies. It is your responsibility to have the final
combination of system and rack kit in a rack cabinet evaluated for suitability by a certified safety
agency. Dell disclaims all liability and warranties in connection with such combinations.
• System rack kits are intended to be installed in a rack by trained service technicians. If
you install the kit in any other rack, be sure that the rack meets the specifications of a
Dell rack.
CAUTION: Do not move racks by yourself. Due to the height and weight of the
rack, a minimum of two people should accomplish this task.
• Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack,
extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install
front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks
before working on the rack.
• Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.
• Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from
the rack.
• Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a
component into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers.
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• After a component is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking
position, and then slide the component into the rack.
• Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The
total rack load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
• Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components in the rack.
• Do not step on or stand on any component when servicing other components in
a rack.
CAUTION: A qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and
to safety grounds. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or
national codes and practices.
CAUTION: Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate
electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that
suitable grounding is available.
CAUTION: The system chassis must be positively grounded to the rack cabinet
frame. Do not attempt to connect power to the system until grounding cables
are connected. Completed power and safety ground wiring must be inspected by
a qualified electrical inspector. An energy hazard will exist if the safety ground
cable is omitted or disconnected.
Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options
• Do not connect or use a modem during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of
electrical shock from lightning.
• Never connect or use a modem in a wet environment.
• Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the network interface controller (NIC)
receptacle.
• Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or
installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable or jack.
Caution: Safety Instructions (continued)

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Package Contents
Before you install the RPS-60, verify that your package contains the
following items:
• Power adapter
• Adapter tray
• Documentation CD
• AC power cable
When Using Your System
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your system. Damage
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static
damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic
components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the chassis.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD):
• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not
remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to
install the component in your system. Just before unwrapping the antistatic
packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.
• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or
packaging.
• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor
pads and workbench pads and an antistatic grounding strap.
NOTE: Your system may also include circuit cards or other components that contain batteries. These
batteries must also be disposed of in a battery deposit site. For information about such batteries,
refer to the documentation for the specific card or component.

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Mounting Instructions
NOTICE: Before you install the PowerConnect™ RPS-60, consult the
User's Guide for your PowerConnect switch to confirm that your switch
supports the PowerConnect RPS-60 redundant power system.
The PowerConnect RPS-60 is an external redundant power system that
provides a second redundant power supply for your PowerConnect switch,
eliminating the power supply as a single point of failure. To use the RPS-60:
1Attach the adapter tray to the back of the switch by tightening the two
mounting screws.
2Insert the power adapter into the tray.
3Plug the power adapter’s DC cable into the connector labeled "RPS"
on the back of the switch.
4Connect the AC power cable to the power adapter, and then plug it
into an electrical outlet.
The switch is now using both power supplies simultaneously. You can
monitor the status of the two power supplies with the front-panel LEDs on
your PowerConnect switch.
Technical Information
Input Characteristics
Input voltage range 90 VAC to 264 VAC, single phase
Input frequency range 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Max. input AC current 1.5 A at 130 VAC; 1 A at 230 VAC
Inrush current (cold start) 50 A at 115 VAC; 100 A at 230 VAC
Efficiency 80% minimum at 115-VAC input full load
Output Characteristics
Static output characteristics (Vo)
Output voltage 12 V ± 5%
Load range minimum 0 A
Load range maximum 5 A
Peak (1sec) 6 A

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Technical Assistance
If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. See
the PowerConnect CD that came with your PowerConnect switch for
information about contacting Dell.
Regulatory Notices
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in
free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the
functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously
degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio
communications service. Radio communications services include but are
not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services,
radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services
(PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as
digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the
electromagnetic environment.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic
equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment.
While this computer system has been designed and determined to be
compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF)
Operating relative humidity 8% to 90%
Storage temperature –40º to 80ºC (–40º to 176ºF)
Storage relative humidity 5% to 95% noncondensing
Vibration 10 to 300 Hz, sweep at a constant acceleration
of 1.0 G for a duration of 1 hour for each of the
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• Move the computer away from the receiver.
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the
receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
Dell computer systems are designed, tested, and classified for their
intended electromagnetic environment. These electromagnetic
environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized
definitions:
• Class A is typically for business or industrial environments.
• Class B is typically for residential environments.
Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals,
expansion cards, printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on,
that are integrated into or connected to the system should match the
electromagnetic environment classification of the computer system.
A Notice About Shielded Signal Cables: Use only shielded cables for
connecting peripherals to any Dell device to reduce the possibility of
interference with radio communications services. Using shielded cables
ensures that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for the
intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell.
If you prefer, you can order a cable from Dell on the World Wide Web at
accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.asp?category_id=4117.
Most Dell computer systems are classified for Class B environments.
However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of some
configurations to Class A. To determine the electromagnetic classification
for your system or device, refer to the following sections specific for each
regulatory agency. Each section provides country-specific EMC/EMI or
product safety information.

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FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) as Class B digital devices. To determine which
classification applies to your computer system, examine all FCC
registration labels located on the bottom, side, or back panel of your
computer, on card-mounting brackets, and on the cards themselves. If any
one of the labels carries a Class A rating, your entire system is considered to
be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as
distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, ( ), your
system is considered to be a Class B digital device.
Once you have determined your system’s FCC classification, read the
appropriate FCC notice. Note that FCC regulations provide that changes
or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case you will be required to correct the interference at
your own expense.

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Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction manual, may cause interference with radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in
this document in compliance with FCC regulations:
• Model number: Dell PowerConnect RPS-60
• Company name:
Dell Computer Corporation
One Dell Way
Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA
512-338-4400

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IC Notice (Canada Only)
Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are
classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which
classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell
digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom,
side, or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus). A
statement in the form of "IC Class A ICES-003" or "IC Class B ICES-003"
will be located on one of these labels. Note that Industry Canada
regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment.
CE Notice (European Union)
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this Dell computer to
the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union.
Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following
technical standards:
• EN 55022 — "Information Technology Equipment — Radio
Disturbance Characteristics — Limits and Methods of Measurement."
• EN 55024 — "Information Technology Equipment - Immunity
Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement."
• EN 61000-3-2 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3:
Limits - Section 2: Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions
(Equipment Input Current Up to and Including 16 A Per Phase)."
This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital
apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur
l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement
sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.

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• EN 61000-3-3 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3:
Limits - Section 3: Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in
Low-Voltage Supply Systems for Equipment With Rated Current Up
to and Including 16 A."
• EN 60950 — "Safety of Information Technology Equipment."
NOTE: EN 55022 emissions requirements provide for two classifications:
• Class A is for typical commercial areas.
• Class B is for typical domestic areas.
RF INTERFERENCE WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a
domestic environment this product may cause radio frequency (RF)
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives
and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer Corporation
Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland.
Simplified Chinese Class A Warning Notice (China Only)
On Class A systems, the following warning will appear near the regulatory
label:
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be
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EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Voluntary Control Council
for Interference (VCCI) as Class B information technology equipment
(ITE). However, the inclusion of certain options can change the rating of
some configurations to Class A. ITE, including peripherals, expansion cards,
printers, input/output (I/O) devices, monitors, and so on, integrated into or
connected to the system should match the electromagnetic environment
classification (Class A or B) of the computer system.
To determine which classification applies to your computer system,
examine the regulatory labels/markings (see "VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory
Mark" and "VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark") located on the bottom,
side, or back panel of your computer. Once you have determined your
system’s VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice.
This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless
it is specifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification
label. The following applies to devices in Class A of EN 55022 (radius of
protection up to 30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all
steps necessary to remove sources of interference to telecommunication
or other devices.
Pokud není na typovém štítku počítače uvedeno, že spadá do
třídy A podle EN 55022, spadá automaticky do třídy B podle
EN 55022. Pro zařízení zařazená do třídy A (ochranné pásmo
30 m) podle EN 55022 platí následující. Dojde−li k rušení
telekomunikačních nebo jinych zařízení, je uživatel povinen
provést taková opatření, aby rušení odstranil.

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Class A ITE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If
this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may
arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective
actions.
VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark
If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a
Class A product:
Class B ITE
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If
this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
according to the instruction manual.
VCCI

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VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark
If the regulatory label includes the following marking, your computer is a
Class B product:
MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only)
To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer
(or other Dell digital device), examine the Republic of Korean Ministry of
Information and Communications (MIC) registration labels located on
your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MIC label may be located
separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product. Line
two of the label identifies the emissions class for the product—"(A)" for
Class A products or "(B)" for Class B products.
NOTE: MIC emissions requirements provide for two classifications:
• Class A devices are for business purposes.
• Class B devices are for nonbusiness purposes.
Class A Device