Specifications

Installing and Maintaining the C150 System 39

Powering Up

Before you supply power to the chassis, Dell Force10 recommends that you re-inspect your equipment

rack and chassis. Verify that:

• The equipment rack or properly secured and grounded.

• The chassis is bolted and secured into your equipment rack.

• Make sure the ambient temperature around the unit (which may be higher than the room temperature) is

within the limit specified for the unit.

• Make sure there is sufficient airflow around the unit.

• Make sure electrical circuits are not overloaded – consider the nameplate rating of all the connected

equipment, and make sure you have over current protection.

• At least two supply modules are installed.

• All supply module is properly installed.

• All supply modules are switched to the OFF (bottom) position.

• The remote source complies with the input specifications in the section System Specifications on

page 62.

• Cables connect to the remote source.

• The fan tray is installed and cannot be removed by pulling on the fan tray handle.

• At least one RPM is installed.

• All line cards and RPMs are properly installed and secured.

• All chassis slots are filled. Blank panels and covers are installed in all empty slots.

• Make sure no objects are placed on top of the unit.

• Make sure the equipment is properly grounded.

Supplying

WARNING: Never operate the C300 System without a fan tray.