Dell Carrier Grade Updates User's Guide and Specifications
Summary
Essential guide for IT professionals installing or maintaining Dell PowerEdge M1000e and M620 Blade Systems. This manual provides critical technical specifications, including detailed warnings on electrical grounding, DC bonding, and secure connection methods for networking equipment. It covers safe installation practices within data centers and telecom facilities, ensuring system reliability for network engineers and technicians.
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Carrier Grade Updates for Dell Power Edge M1000e and M620 Blade Systems Important Information WARNING: The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly is suitable for connection to intra-building or unexposed wiring or cabling only. The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must not be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the Outside Plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intra-building interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE, Issue 5) and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of Primary Protectors do not provide sufficient protection to connect these interfaces metallically to the OSP wiring. WARNING: The intra-building port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must have shielded intra-building cabling or wiring that is grounded at both ends. Network equipment — Includes standard PCIe based Network Interface Card (NIC) and Fibre Channel (FC) devices. Bonding network — Equipment is suitable for Common Bonding Networks (CBNs). Suitable installation location — Equipment is suitable for installation in Network Telecommunications Facilities (NTF), and locations where the National Electrical Code (NEC) is applicable. DC bonding — Equipment is suitable for DC common bonding installations. Fan filter — The filter material in the filter bezel is 0.25 inch thick, 45PPI foam, and has an ASHRAE dust by weight arrestance of 80%. The filter must be replaced on a quarterly basis. NOTE: You can order a service kit containing four replacement filters by contacting Dell Support.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Carrier |
|---|---|
| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 83.70 KB |
| Published | May 17, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the fan filter need replacement?
The filter must be replaced on a quarterly basis.
Can intra-building ports connect to Outside Plant (OSP) wiring?
No; they must not be metallically connected to OSP wiring or interfaces that connect to it, and require connection only to shielded, grounded intra-building cabling.
What guidelines apply when using DC power supplies with earthing conductors?
The system must connect directly to a designated grounding electrode conductor and cannot be earthed elsewhere.
What specific expertise is required for fan installation or replacement?
A qualified technician must be capable of hot-swapping the fan in 15 minutes or less.