Dell EMC VEP4600 Installation Guide - March 2022
Summary
Installation guide for the Dell EMC VEP4600 Virtual Edge Platform (Rev. A08, March 2022). Covers hardware features including Intel Xeon processor, memory slots, storage options, network interfaces, and management ports. Provides step-by-step instructions for rack mounting, cabling, initial setup via serial console, ONIE-based operating system installation, and BIOS configuration. Includes LED indicator descriptions, safety warnings, and regulatory compliance information. Targeted at network engineers and field technicians deploying virtualized network function platforms at enterprise edge locations.
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Dell EMC VEP4600 Installation Guide March 2022
March 2022 Rev. A08
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Dell EMC VEP4600 Installation Guide March 2022 March 2022 Rev. A08
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: About this guide........................................................................................................... Related documents..........................................
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Fan module installation.....................................................................................................................................................29 Fan module replacement......
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About this guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting your platform, inserting modules, and connecting to a power source. C...
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Information symbols This book uses the following information symbols: NOTE: The Note icon signals important operational information. CAUTION: The Caution icon signals information about situations that...
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VEP4600 platform The following sections describe the Dell EMC Virtual Edge Platform 4600 (VEP4600) platform: Topics: Introduction Features Physical dimensions LED display Pre-requisites VEP4600 config...
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Figure 3. VEP4600 PSU-side 1. PSUs 2. Fans Features The VEP4600 platform offers the following features: Two 10Gb E SFP+ ports Four 1000Base-T ports One Micro USB type-B console port Two USB Type-A por...
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LED behaviors Figure 4. VEP4600 LEDs 1. Power LED 2. Primary unit indicator LED 3. System LED 4. Locator LED 5. Temperature LED 6. Fan LED 7. SFP+ indicator LED 8. 10/100/1000 Base T RJ-45 networking ...
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Table 1. VEP4600 LED behavior (continued) LED Description Flashing yellow—PSU warning event; power continues to operate LOCATOR LED/System Beacon Off—Locator function disabled Flashing blue with 1 sec...
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Figure 5. r NDC front panel LED call-outs Table 4. Expansion card LEDs LED Description 1.) System LED Off—Card is off Solid green—Normal operation Solid yellow—Citical card error Flashing green—Bootin...
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VEP4600 configurations You can order the VEP4600 in the following configuration: Two 10Gb E SFP+ and four 1000 Base-T ports, one or two AC PSU power supplies, and four or five normal fan subsystems wi...
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Site preparations VEP4600 is universal customer premise equipment (u CPE). To connect the service provider edge or enterprise branch to the cloud, use VEP4600 to host multiple virtual network function...
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The cabinet must meet minimum size requirements. Airflow must be in accordance with the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard. Ensure that there is a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) between the ...
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Short push: Sends ACPI power event to the Operating System (OS.) NOTE: Response depends on configuration of how the OS is booted-up when it receives a ACPI power event. The response may ignore the but...
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VEP4600 installation To install the VEP4600, complete the installation procedures in the order presented in this section. Always handle the platform and components with care. Avoid dropping the platfo...
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CAUTION: Professional installation instructions: This product is designed for specific applications and needs to be installed by qualified personnel with RF and regulatory related knowledge. The gener...
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Rack or cabinet hardware installation You may either place the platform on a rack shelf or mount the platform directly into a 19" wide, EIA-310- E-compliant rack. The platform includes two-post r...
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Figure 9. Reverse small bracket Figure 10. Reversed rail mounting bracket position 3. Mount unit on front-mount (flush-mount) rails. Figure 11. Platform flush-mounted on two posts Two-post installatio...
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Figure 12. Two-post rail Four-post installation To complete this installation, supply eight rack-mounting screws. NOTE: For more installation instructions, see the installation labels attached to the ...
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Figure 14. Platform four-post front installed 5. Align the rear rack rails to the front rail and slide into place. Figure 15. Rear platform rail About three inches before you fully insert your platfor...
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WARNING: When working with optical fibers, follow all warning labels and always wear eye protection. Never look directly into the end of a terminated or unterminated fiber or connector as it may cause...
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Power supplies VEP4600 power supply specifications, installation, and replacement. The VEP4600 ships with one or two AC power supplies, depending on the configuration. Airflow is from the front to bac...
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DC PSU LEDs 1. DC PSUs Solid green—Input voltage ok and output good. Flashing yellow (amber)—There is a Standby mode or PSU failure (OC, OT, OV, Fan fault). Off—PSU is off. AC power supply installatio...
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AC power supply replacement CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord before removing the power supplies. Also, disconnect all power cords before servicing. NOTE: The PSU slides into the slot smoothly. Do no...
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Figure 18. Molex terminal block 7. Tighten the screws with a number 1 Philips screwdriver on the terminal block to secure the number 10 to number 3 AWG wires. Figure 19. Tighten wires to terminal bloc...
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Figure 20. Mate terminal block to DC PSU 9. Locate the overlay label in the kit and place it over the existing label in the unit. Figure 21. DC overlay label 10. Insert DC PSUs to switch. Figure 22. I...
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Figure 23. Ground lug 12. Attach ground wire to switch. Secure ground lug with a number 1 Philips screwdriver. Figure 24. Attach ground lug and wire to switch NOTE: Torque screws to 6-inch pounds. Fig...
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The VEP4600 comes from the factory with one or two PSUs and four or five fan modules installed in the platform, depending on the configuration. The fan modules and the power supplies, which have integ...
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1. Fan module installation Fan module replacement To request a hardware replacement, see www.dell.com/support. CAUTION: Complete the following steps within one minute or the platform temperature could...
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Management ports Besides the 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports, the VEP4600 provides several ports for management and storage. NOTE: The output examples in this section are for reference only. Your output...
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Micro USB-B console port access The Micro USB-B console port is on the front below the two USB ports on the VEP4600. The terminal settings are the same for the serial console port and the RS-232/RJ-45...
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Specifications This section lists the VEP4600 specifications. CAUTION: Operate the product at an ambient temperature not higher than 113°F (45°C). NOTE: For Ro HS information, see Restricted Material ...
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Table 8. AC power requirements Parameter Specifications AC power supply 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz Typical current draw per platform 110VAC: 1.89A (16 core) 240VAC: 0.86 A (16 core) 110VAC: 1.5A (8 core ) 2...
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Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) directive for recovery, recycle and reuse of IT and telecommunications products Dell EMC platforms are labeled in accordance with European Directive 20...
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This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set ...
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India This product conforms to the relevant Essential Requirements of TEC, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Govt of India, New Delhi-110001. Japan VCCI compliance for clas...
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Figure 32. Korean package label Mexico certification of compliance La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: 1. Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interf...
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Thailand radio compliance certificate Thailand radio compliance certificate translated Singapore certification of compliance Singapore radio compliance. Complies with IMDA Standards Registration numbe...
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Dell EMC support The Dell EMC support site provides documents and tools to help you use Dell EMC equipment and mitigate network outages. Through the support site you can obtain technical information, ...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 1.93 MB |
| Published | June 26, 2026 |
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How do I access the Dell EMC support site?
Go to www.dell.com/support to obtain technical information, access software upgrades, and manage open cases.
Where is the service tag located?
It is found on the pull-out luggage tag on the platform.
What certifications does the device have?
The device complies with certifications from Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore.