Dell Powerconnect W-ClearPass Hardware Appliances Manual

W-ClearPass 500
Hardware Installation Guide

W-ClearPass 500 Hardware Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Safety Notice and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Section 2 Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Section 3 Electrical and General Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Section 4 Unpacking the Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Section 5 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 6A 4-Post Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 6B 2-Post Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 7 Rail Installation on the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 8 Installing the Appliance in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 9 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 10 Front Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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1. Safety Notice and Warnings
FCC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
No Telecommunications Network Voltage (TNV)-connected PCBs shall be installed. This class A digital
apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Mark Wa r ning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
VCCI Wa r ning
This is a product of VCCI Class A Compliance.
Environmental Wa r ning
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This notice
is required by California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: Best Management Practices for
Perchlorate Materials. This product/part includes a battery that contains perchlorate material.
2. Ratings
V: 100 - 240 VAC (auto-range)
Hz: 50/60
A: 5 Max

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3. Electrical and GeneralSafety Guidelines
CAUTION
This appliance is intended for installation in restricted areas only. Initial setup and maintenance should be
performed by qualified personnel.
CAUTION
Power down the appliance following the operating system’s proper power down procedure from the front
panel. Unplug all AC power cord(s) before servicing.
CAUTION
To avoid electrical shock, check the power cords as follows.
This product is to be installed in Restricted Access Location only.
Use the exact type of power cords required.
Use power cord(s) that came with safety certifications.
Power cord(s) must comply with AC voltage requirements in your region.
The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least 125% of the electrical
current rating of this product.
The power cord plug cap that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC
320, sheet C13, type female connector.
Plug the power cord(s) into a socket that is properly grounded before turning on the power.
CAUTION
Required operating conditions for the appliance are -
Temperature: 10 to 35oC.
Humidity, non-condensing: 8 to 90%.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if the battery is installed upside down or is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
DISPOSING OF BATTERY BACKUP UNITS - IF APPLICABLE
WARNING
If the BBU is damaged in any way, toxic chemicals may be released.
The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the environment. Federal, state,
and local regulations prohibit the disposal of rechargeable batteries in public landfills. Be sure to recycle the
old battery packs properly. Comply with all applicable battery disposal and hazardous material handling laws
and regulations in the country or other jurisdiction where you are using the BBU.
WARNING
There is danger of an explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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3. Electrical and GeneralSafety Guidelines (continued)
WARNING
Disconnect the power supply at the circuit breaker before accessing any components. Turning off
the system power supply switch does not reduce the risk of electrical shock from the power supply terminal
block.
CAUTION
•To prevent the unit from overheating, never install the appliance in an enclosed area that is not properly
ventilated or cooled. For proper airflow, keep the front and back sides of the appliance clear of
obstructions and away from the exhaust of other equipment.
•Be aware of the locations of the power switches on the chassis and in the room, so you can disconnect the
power supply if an accident occurs.
•Take extra precautionary measures when working with high voltage components. Do not work alone.
•Before removing or installing main system components, be sure to disconnect the power first. Turn off the
system before you disconnect the power supply.
•Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment to avoid possible electrical shock.
•Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when working with computer systems.
•The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded outlets.
CAUTION
Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board,
it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures can prevent ESD damage to critical
components.
•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
•Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready for use.
•Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
•Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you
are wearing a wrist strap.
•Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or
contacts.
•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
•Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
•For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the
power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the motherboard.

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4. Site Preparation
Setup location, rack and appliance precautions
•Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
Always keep the rack’s front door and all panels and components on the appliances closed when not servicing
to maintain proper cooling.
•Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Leave enough clearance, approximately
25 inches in the front, and 30 inches in the back of the rack to enable you to access appliance components and
allow for sufficient air flow.
•Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is
not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
ALL RACKS MUST BE MOUNTED SECURELY. Ensure that all leveling jacks or stabilizers are properly
attached to the rack. If installing multiple appliances in a rack, make sure the overall loading for each branch
circuit does not exceed the rated capacity.
Do not slide more than one appliance out from the rack at a time. Extending more than one appliance at a
time may result in the rack becoming unstable. Install your appliance in the lower part of the rack because of
its weight and also for ease in accessing appliance components.
•Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit
and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
•Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention
should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit
(e.g. use of power strips).
Install near appropriate AC outlets, and Ethernet hubs or individual jacks. Be sure to install an AC Power
Disconnect for the entire rack assembly. The Power Disconnect must be clearly marked. Ground the rack
assembly properly to avoid electrical shock.

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5. Unpacking the 4-Post Rack Installation Assemblies
Before you begin verify the ship kit includes one of the following installation assemblies:
•One power cord
•Installation hardware (shown below)
•The 4-post and/or 2-post rack rail and bracket assemblies
4-POST RACK INSTALLATION HARDWARE 2-POST RACK INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Ten (10) M6 x 6
Phillips Head Screws
Ten
(10) Rack Clips Eight
(8) M5 x 12
Flat Head Screws Eight
(8) M5 x 12
Cone Washers
Front view
Side view
Fr ont
Side
Rear
Front view
Side view
Side view
BOTH RACKS INSTALLATION HARDW ARE
Twenty-two (22) M4 x 4
Truss Head Screws
Front view Side view
The appliance rack mounting components consist of two sections common to both rack types:
•A set of adjustable outer fixed rack rail assemblies that attach directly to the rack(s).
•A set of inner fixed chassis rail that attach to the appliance (these must be removed from each of the
adjustable rack rail assemblies).
NOTE: See Step 1 in Section 6A on page 8 or Step 1 in Section 6B on page 9 to see these rack assemblies.
The 4-post rack assembly consists of:
•A set of long, fixed rack brackets (A).
•A set of short, fixed rack brackets (B).
NOTE: See Section 6A on the page 8 of this document for the rack bracket assemblies A and B.
The 2-post rack assembly consists of:
•A set of long, fixed rack brackets (A).
•Two sets of short rack brackets (Band C). Set (C) has threaded holes (for placement in the front) to allow
the appliance to be secured in the rack.
NOTE: See Section 6B on page 9 of this document for rack assemblies A, B and C.
NOTE: Use the hardware supplied with your
specific rack if different from the hardware
supplied in this
kit.

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6A. 4-Post Rack Installation
Unpack the appliance and locate the mounting hardware
Step 1
•Remove the inner fixed chassis rails from the outer fixed chassis
rails.
•Pull each one out as far as possible.
•Depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out.
•Put these rails aside for later installation on the appliance.
Step 2
•Attach the long (A) and short (B) brackets to the outer fixed chassis
rails as shown, using the shorter ones in the front and the longer ones
in the rear.
•Leave approximately one inch of space between the front end of the
shorter bracket and the outer fixed chassis rail in the front. The two
vertical holes in the front brackets align with the threaded holes in the
front of the rails.
•Secure with four M4 x 4 screws, two in the front and two in the rear
on each side.
Step 3
Rack Clip Installation:
A. In the front, install three rack clips through each
of three holes of the rack as shown.
B. In the back, install two rack clips in the top and
bottom of three holes that are level in height with the
front rack clip installation. This will ensure for
proper alignment when installing the assembled
rack rail components to the rack.
NOTE: The tabs on each rack clip should be on the top and
bottom to help stabilize the final installation process. No
tools are needed to install the rack clips. Firmly press them
into place.
Step 4
Rack Clip Installation:
B. In the front, insert and tighten two M6 x 6*screws through the
top and bottom holes of the assembled rack rail components into
the rack clips as shown leaving the center hole empty for later use
to secure the appliance in the rack.
D. In the rear, insert and tighten two M6 x 6* screws through the top and bottom holes
of the assembled rack components into the rack clips as shown. The center holes in
the rear will remain empty.
Once you have completed mounting the brackets and outer fixed chassis rails to the 4-post rack,
proceed to Section 7 on page 10, Rail Installation on the Appliance.
NOTE: Use the hardware
supplied with your specific
rack if different from the
hardware supplied in this kit.
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6B. 2-Post Rack Installation
Unpack the appliance and locate the mounting hardware
Step 1
•Remove the inner fixed chassis rails from the outer fixed
chassis rails.
•Pull each one out as far as possible.
•Depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out.
•Put these rails aside for later installation on the appliance.
Step 2
•Attach the long fixed (A) and the small (B) brackets to the
2-post rack.
•Mount the short brackets in the front, and the longer brackets in
the back using two M5 x 12* flat head screws and cone washers for
each bracket as shown, using the top and bottom holes.
•Make sure the brackets and screws are aligned in the rack not only
in the front and back, but are level in height on the left and right
sides for proper alignment to allow accurate appliance installation.
Step 3
•Slide each of the outer fixed chassis rails into the
left and right fixed brackets and loosely secure with
four M4 x 4 truss head screws on each side (shown
with red dotted lines).
•Leave enough of the outer fixed rails extended in the front
to attach fixed rack brackets (C) to the rack rails using two
M4 x 4 truss head screws on each side (shown with the blue
dotted lines). There should be approximately one inch of
space between brackets (B) and (C) in the front.
•Once all screws are in place, tighten each one to secure
the outer fixed chassis rails in place.
Once you have completed mounting the brackets and outer fixed chassis rails to the 2-post rack,
proceed to Section 7 on page 10, Rail Installation on the Appliance.
NOTE: Use the hardware supplied with
your specific rack if different from the
hardware supplied in this
kit.
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7. Rail Installation on the Appliance
Locate the fixed chassis rails that were put aside in 6A or 6B, Step 1 on pages 8 or 9.
•Mount the inner fixed chassis rails to each
side of the appliance using three M4 x 4
truss head screws on the left and right
sides as shown.
8. Installing the Appliance in the Rack
•Align the inner fixed chassis rails on the
appliance with the outer fixed chassis rails
previously installed in the rack.
•Carefully slide the appliance into these
rails until you hear them click into place.
•Push the appliance all
the way back into the
rack until it stops.
•Secure the unit in
the rack by inserting
and tightening two
M6 x 6*screws,
one on each side.
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NOTE: Refer to your rack’s mounting
hardware for the proper size and type of
screws to secure the appliance in the rack.
NOTE: When removing the appliance from
either rack type, you will need to press
down on the locking tab in order to release
it from the rack. Carefully slide it out
supporting the unit on both sides at all
times.

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9. Rear Panel Connections
10. Front Panel Operation
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Step 1: Connect the power cord.
•Step 2: Connect the Ethernet cables.
•Step 3: Connect any other required cables.
CAUTION
Slide rail/mounted equipment is not
to be used as a shelf or a work space.
Power on the appliance.
The power button is the last button on the right side on the front of the appliance.