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About this Guide
This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and 
desk mounting, inserting optional modules, and connecting to a power source. 
After you have completed the hardware installation and power-up of the S4810, for software 
configuration information, refer to the FTOS Configuration Guide for the S4810 System and for 
Command Line Interface (CLI) information, refer to the FTOS Command Line Reference Guide for the 
S4810 System.
  NOTE: User port stacking requires Dell Force10 Operating System (FTOS) version 8.3.7.1 or 8.3.7.2. FTOS 
version 8.3.8.0 does NOT support stacking. For information about upgrading the S4810 system, refer to the 
FTOS Release Notes for the S4810 System. If you have any questions regarding FTOS versions and system 
upgrades, contact Dell Force10 Technical Support.
  CAUTION:  To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear grounding wrist straps when handling this 
equipment.
  WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel can install this equipment. Read this guide before you install 
and power up this equipment. This equipment contains two power cords. Disconnect both power cords before 
servicing.
  WARNING: This equipment contains optical transceivers, which comply with the limits of Class 1 laser 
radiation.
  WARNING:  When no cable is connected, visible and invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the 
aperture of the optical transceiver ports. Avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into open 
apertures.
Information Symbols and Warnings
This documents uses the graphic symbols in 
Table 1-1
 to bring attention to hazards that exist when 
handling the S4810 and its components. Read these alerts and heed their warnings and cautions.
Table 1-1.  Information Symbols 
Symbol Warning Description
 
Note This symbol informs you of important operational information.
 
 
Caution This symbol indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid 
the problem.