Setup Guide

Supply Power and Power Up the System

Supply power to the Z9100–ON after the chassis is mounted in a rack or cabinet.

Dell Networking recommends re-inspecting your system prior to powering up. Verify that:

• The equipment is properly secured to the rack.

• The equipment rack is properly mounted and grounded.

• The ambient temperature around the unit (which may be higher than the room temperature) is within

the limits specified for the Z9100–ON.

• There is sufficient airflow around the unit.

• The input circuits are correctly sized for the loads and that you use sufficient overcurrent protection

devices.

• All protective covers are in place.

NOTE: A country/region-specific AC or DC power cable is included in the shipping container for

powering up an AC or DC power supply. You must order all other power cables separately.

CAUTION: ESD damage can occur if the components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-

preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the Z9100–ON and its components.

The power status LED blinks until the boot-up sequence is complete. When the boot up is complete, the

power status LED is steadily lit.

AC or DC Power

CAUTION: Ensure that the PSU is installed correctly. The AC or DC power connector must be on

the left side of the PSU and the status LED at the top of the PSU.

NOTE: Do not mix AC and DC PSUs in the same system. Use only both AC PSUs or both DC PSUs in

the same system.)

Connect the plug to each AC or DC power connector. Make sure that the power cord is secure.

When the cable is connected between the Z9100–ON and the power source, the switch is powered-up;

there is no on/off switch.

Fans

Both the fan modules and the integrated fan-power supplies are hot-swappable if you install a second

(redundant) power supply.

NOTE: To run the system, all fan slots must have operating fan units. If you do not install a module

in each slot, the system shuts down in one minute.

NOTE: The Z9100–ON supports two airflow direction options. You can only use a single direction in

a chassis; do not mix fan flow types.

• Normal is airflow from the I/O panel to the power supply.

• Reversed is airflow from the power supply to the I/O panel.

There are environmental factors that could decrease the amount of time required between fan

replacements. Check these environmental factors regularly. Any unusual environmental circumstance at

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