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Installation
Dell™PowerConnect™5212SystemsUser'sGuide
Package Contents
Before you begin installing the switch, confirm that your package contains the following items:
l Switch
l AC power cable
l Null modem cable
l Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation
l Rack mount kit for rack installation
l Documentation CD
Before You Connect to the Network: Mounting Kit Instructions
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Before you connect to the network, you must install the switch on a flat surface or in a rack, set up a terminal emulation program, plug in the power cord, and
then set up a password and IP address.
The switch is supplied with rubber feet for stationing it on a flat surface and mounting brackets and screws for mounting the switch in a rack.
Installing the Switch Without the Rack
Install the switch on a level surface that can safely support the weight of the switch and its attached cables. The switch must have adequate space for
ventilation and for accessing cable connectors.
1. Set the switch on a flat surface and check for proper ventilation.
Allow at least 2 inches (5.1 centimeters [cm]) on each side of the switch and 5 inches (12.7 cm) at the back for the power cable.
2. Attach the rubber feet on the marked locations on the bottom of the chassis.
The rubber feet, although optional, are recommended to keep the unit from slipping.
Installing the Switch in a Rack
You can install the switch in most standard 19-inch (48.3-cm) racks.
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1. Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch.
2. Align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in the rack.
3. Insert and tighten two screws through each of the mounting brackets.
External Redundant Power System
The switch supports the Dell PowerConnect RPS-600 external redundant power system.
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Package Contents
Before You Connect to the Network: Mounting Kit Instructions
External Redundant Power System
Connecting the Console Port
Password Protection
SNMP Settings
IP Address Assignment
Connecting Devices to the Switch
NOTICE: Do not connect the switch to the network until you have established the correct Internet Protocol (IP) settings.
NOTE: For racks that are not prethreaded, cage nuts are provided.
NOTE: See the RPS-600 documentation for more information.
CAUTION: Do not use the switch with any redundant power system other than the Dell PowerConnect RPS-600.