Installing The Powerconnect 3424/P And Powerconnect 3448/P; Site Preparation; Unpacking; Package Contents - Dell PowerConnect 3424 User Manual

Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and
PowerConnect 3448/P

Site Preparation

The PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices can be mounted in a standard
48.26-am (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.
• PoE Models — The RPS is currently installed by checking that the PoE LEDs on the front
panel 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 50ºC (32 to
122ºF) at a relative humidity of up to 95 percent, nonconducting.

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

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