Dell Force10 S55 - The S55 System Overview

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The S55 System
Introduction
The Dell Force10 S55 is a high performance, high capacity, low cost, stackable, Layer 2 switch/Layer 3
router that supports 44 built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports, four SFP (small form-factor pluggable) ports,
and two optional module slots, and optional 12G stacking module. The S55’s PSU (Power Supply Unit)
side (
Figure 2-1 ) contains the Power Supply Units (PSUs), and optional module slots. As shown in
Figure 2-2 , the S55’s I/O (Input/Output) side contains the 44 Ethernet ports, the SFP ports, the
management ports and the displays for alarms and stacking identification.
Figure 2-1. The S55 PSU side
Figure 2-2. The S55 I/O
NOTE: The Ethernet ports are labeled 0-43. When cabling these ports, be sure not to interfere with the airflow
from the small vent holes above and below the ports.
Fan
Power Supply (PSU0) Power Supply (PSU1)
FanMounting Bracket Mounting Bracket
Optional Module slots
Ethernet Ports
RJ-45
Console
Port
SFP Ports USB-A Port
USB-B Port
Stack ID
Alarm LEDs
10/100/1000
Management Port
Grounding