System information

System Information Guide 11
• Rackmount kit for rack installation
• Dell PowerConnect CD
Before You Connect to the Network: Mounting Kit Instructions
NOTE: To stack PowerConnect 3324 and 3348 switches, see "Stacking 3324 and 3348
Switches" on page 12.
NOTICE: Do not connect the switch to the network until you have established the correct
Internet Protocol (IP) settings.
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, and plug in the power cable. Then you will 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 it in a rack.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the unit before mounting the
PowerConnect device in a rack or cabinet.
Installing on a Flat Surface
The switch can be installed on any appropriate level surface that can safely support the
weight of the hubs and their attached cables. There must be adequate space around the
switch for ventilation and access to cable connectors.
To install the switch on a flat surface:
1 Set the switch on the flat surface and check for proper ventilation.
Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm
(5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance.
2 Attach rubber feet on each marked location on the bottom of the chassis.
The rubber feet are optional but recommended to keep the unit from slipping.
Installing in a Rack
The switch can be installed in most standard 48.3-cm (19-inch) racks.
NOTE: For racks that are not prethreaded, cage nuts are provided.