Install Guide

Rack mounting

When you prepare your equipment rack, ensure that the rack is grounded.

Ground the equipment rack to the same ground point the power service in your area uses. The ground path must be permanent.

System ground

Dell recommends grounding your system. Use the S6100–ON in a common bond network (CBN).

Connect the grounding cables as described in S6100-ON installation.

Fans and airow

The S6100–ON fans support two airow options: normal and reverse.

Fan combinations

The S6100-ON has stock keeping units (SKUs) that support the following congurations. Installation of the fans is done as part of the

factory install based on SKU type.

• AC or DC PSU with fan airow from the I/O to the PSU

• AC or DC PSU with fan airow from the PSU to the I/O

Be sure to order the fans suitable to support your site’s ventilation. Use a single type of airow fan in your system. Do not mix reverse and

normal airows in a single S6100–ON chassis.

For proper ventilation, position the S6100-ON in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around

the exhaust vents. When you install two S6100-ON systems near each other, to permit proper airow, position the two chassis at least 5

inches (12.7 cm) apart. The fan speed increases when the internal temperature reaches 161.6°F (72°C). The fan speed decreases to normal

speed when the temperature falls to 136.4°F (58°C). The S6100-ON never intentionally turns o the fans.

Power

To connect the chassis to the applicable power source, use the appropriate power cord with the S6100–ON. An AC or DC power cord is

included with the system.

When installing AC or DC systems, follow the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 where applicable.

CAUTION

: Always disconnect the power cable before you service the power supply slots.

CAUTION: Use the power supply cord as the main disconnect device on the AC system. Ensure that the socket-outlet is located

and installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

The system is powered-up when the power cord is connected between the system and the power source.

NOTE

: Module power is software controlled. You do not see module LEDs when the system powers up in ONIE.

Storing components

If you do not install your S6100–ON and components immediately, properly store the system and all optional components by following these

guidelines:

• Storage location temperature must remain constant. The storage range is from -40° to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C).

Site preparations