Contents
1 About this Guide
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Related Publications
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2 Introduction
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Product Description
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3 Unpacking the Switch
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Important Points Before You Continue
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Hardware Installation Overview
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4 Hardware Overview
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I/O Panel
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Utility Panel
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Power Supplies
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Fans
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Port Numbering Convention
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System Status
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5 Site Preparations
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Site Selection
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Cabinet Placement
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Storing Components
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6 Installation
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Before You Begin
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Install the S5000 Chassis in a Rack or Cabinet
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To install the S5000 system, Dell Networking recommends completing the installation procedures in
the order presented here.
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Attaching the Mounting Brackets
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Rack Mounting Safety Considerations
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Installing the S5000 Chassis into a 4-Post Rack or Cabinet
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Rack Grounding
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Important Points to Remember for Installing an Ethernet Module
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Installing an Ethernet Module
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Replacing an Ethernet Module
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Important Points to Remember for Installing a Fibre Channel Module
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Installing a Fibre Channel Module
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Replacing a Fibre-Channel Module
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