Dell PowerConnect 5324 User Manual

36 Installing the PowerConnect Device
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Site Requirements
The device can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack or placed on a tabletop. Before installing the
device, verify that the location chosen for installation meets the site requirements.
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General — Ensure that the power supply is correctly installed.
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Power — The device is installed within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a grounded, easily accessible outlet
220/110 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
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Clearance — There is adequate frontal clearance for operator access. Allow clearance for
cabling, power connections and ventilation.
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Cabling — Cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters,
broadcast amplifiers, power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
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Ambient Requirements — The ambient unit operating temperature range is 0 to 40ºC (32 to
104ºF) at a relative humidity of 10% to 90%, non-condensing. Verify that water or moisture
cannot enter the unit casing.
Unpacking
Package Contents
While unpacking the device, ensure that the following items are included:
• The device
• An AC power cable
• RS-232 crossover cable
• Self-adhesive rubber pads
• Rack mount kits for rack installation
• Documentation CD
Unpacking the Device
To unpack the device:
NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the package and report any evidence of damage
immediately.
NOTE: An ESD strap is not provided, however it is recommended to wear one for the following
procedure.
1
Place the container on a clean, flat surface and cut all straps securing the container.
2 Open the container or remove the container top.
3 Carefully remove the device from the container and place it on a secure and clean surface.
4 Remove all packing material.

Dell PowerConnect 5324 Specifications

General

Switching Capacity	48 Gbps
VLAN Support	Yes
Rack Mountable	Yes
Device Type	Switch
MAC Address Table Size	8K entries
RAM	64 MB
Flash Memory	8 MB
Power Device	Internal power supply
Voltage Required	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Ports	24 x 10/100/1000 + 2 x SFP
Management	Web-based, SNMP, CLI
Enclosure Type	Rack-mountable
Routing Protocol	Static IP routing
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP 1, 2, 3
Features	Flow control, auto-negotiation, port mirroring, Quality of Service (QoS)
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 45 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to 70 °C
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Layer	Layer 2