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Getting Started Guide This document is intended as a Getting Started Guide to get new systems up and running and ready for configuration. For complete installation and configuration information, refer to the documents listed below: Table 1. S5000 Documents Information Documentation Hardware installation and power-up instructions Installing the S5000 Switch Software configuration FTOS Configuration Guide for the S5000 Switch Command line interface FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for the S5000 Switch Latest updates FTOS Release Notes for the S5000 Switch Introduction This document provides basic information about the S5000 switch, including how to install the switch and perform the initial configuration. For information about how to configure and monitor switch features, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for the S5000 Switch, which is available on the Dell Support website at http://www.dell.com/support/manuals. Product Description The S5000 is part of Dell Networking's S-Series switches for Data Center Top of Rack (ToR) switches. The S5000 is purpose-built to provide architectural flexibility for unified and virtualized environments. It is a 10G ToR solution that enables converged local area networks (LAN) and storage area networks (SAN) in the same box. The S5000 delivers Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel (FC) capability in a one rack unit (RU) ToR switch form factor. The S5000 supports Data Center Bridging (ETS/PFC/DCBX), FCoE Transit (FIP Snooping), NPIV Proxy Gateway (NPG), and Internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) storage traffic. The S5000 also provides aggregation and convergence functionality using pluggable modules for flexible configuration. Unpacking the Switch The S5000 and its accessories are shipped in multiple boxes. Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of damage. Verify that you have received your ordered items. For example, if you order one S5000 switch, the following items are included. WARNING: If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller for instructions. WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESDpreventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S5000 and its components. • One S5000 switch • Two Fans • Two Power Supplies (either AC or DC) 3

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Getting Started Guide
This document is intended as a Getting Started Guide to get new systems up and running and ready for configuration.
For complete installation and configuration information, refer to the documents listed below:
Table 1. S5000 Documents
Information
Documentation
Hardware installation and power-up instructions
Installing the S5000 Switch
Software configuration
FTOS Configuration Guide for the S5000 Switch
Command line interface
FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for the S5000
Switch
Latest updates
FTOS Release Notes for the S5000 Switch
Introduction
This document provides basic information about the S5000 switch, including how to install the switch and perform the
initial configuration.
For information about how to configure and monitor switch features, refer to the
FTOS Configuration Guide for the S5000
Switch
, which is available on the Dell Support website at
.
Product Description
The S5000 is part of Dell Networking's S-Series switches for Data Center Top of Rack (ToR) switches.
The S5000 is purpose-built to provide architectural flexibility for unified and virtualized environments. It is a 10G ToR
solution that enables converged local area networks (LAN) and storage area networks (SAN) in the same box. The S5000
delivers Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel (FC) capability in a one rack unit (RU) ToR switch form
factor.
The S5000 supports Data Center Bridging (ETS/PFC/DCBX), FCoE Transit (FIP Snooping), NPIV Proxy Gateway (NPG), and
Internet small computer system interface (iSCSI) storage traffic. The S5000 also provides aggregation and convergence
functionality using pluggable modules for flexible configuration.
Unpacking the Switch
The S5000 and its accessories are shipped in multiple boxes. Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and
immediately report any evidence of damage. Verify that you have received your ordered items. For example, if you order
one S5000 switch, the following items are included.
WARNING: If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Dell Networking representative or reseller for
instructions.
WARNING: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-
preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the S5000 and its components.
•
One S5000 switch
•
Two Fans
•
Two Power Supplies (either AC or DC)
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