Dell PowerConnect J-8216 Ethernet Switch Quick Start Guide, User Manual

Dell Power Connect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch Quick Start

To install and configure a Dell Power Connect J-Series J-EX8216 Ethernet Switch 3. With 8 mounting screws—and cage nuts and washers if your rack requires (regulatory model number EX8216), you need: them—install front and rear mounting brackets on the left side of the rack in the Mechanical lift lowest position that has 21 U space for the chassis (22 U with the power cord tray). Adjustable mounting brackets (4 pieces) with 12 bracket screws (provided) 4. With 6 bracket screws, connect the front and rear brackets. Mounting hardware to secure the chassis to your rack (provided) 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the front and rear brackets on the right side of the rack. Jumper cord and a cord retainer for each power supply (provided) 6. (Optional) With 4 mounting screws—and cage nuts and washers if required—attach the power cord tray to the rack.

Optional power cord tray (provided)

7. Using the mechanical lift, position the switch in the rack onto the mounting brackets

Grounding cable—minimum 2 AWG (33.6 mm²), minimum 60°C wire—with grounding

you installed in the rack, and align the bracket holes with the threaded rack holes.

lug (provided) attached by a licensed electrician

8. Install a mounting screw—and a cage nut and washer if required—in each of the

Two screws and two washers to secure the grounding lug to the switch (provided)

front-mounting bracket holes.

Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector attached (provided)

Part 2: Connect the Switch to Earth Ground

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap (provided)

1. Connect one end of the grounding cable to a proper earth ground, such as the rack in

Number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver

which the switch is mounted.

Management host, such as a PC, with an Ethernet port

2. Place the grounding lug attached to the grounding cable over the protective earthing

NOTE: These instructions apply to four-post 19-in. rack installation. For more information

terminal on the left side of the chassis or on the chassis rear, and secure the lug to

about installation and other setup tasks, see the Power Connect J-EX8216 switch

the terminal with the screws and washers.

documentation at http://www.support.dell.com/manuals.

Part 3: Connect Power to the Switch

Part 1: Mount the Switch

Power supplies come preinstalled in the chassis. For each power supply: 1. Ensure that the power supply is fully inserted and latched securely in the chassis. 2. Flip the Enable switch to the Standby position. 3. Squeeze the sides of the jumper cord retainer clip. Insert the L-shaped clip ends into the bracket holes on each side of the AC appliance inlet. 4. Insert the coupler end of the jumper cord into the AC appliance inlet. 5. Push the cord into the slot in the adjustment nut. Turn the nut until it is against the base of the coupler and the slot in the nut is turned 90° from the top of the switch.

1. Attach the grounding strap to your bare wrist and to the ESD point on the chassis. 2. Ensure that the rack is properly secured to the building in its permanent location.

6. If the AC power source outlet has a power switch, set it to the OFF (0) position.

NOTE: To mount multiple units on the rack, mount the heaviest unit at the bottom of the

7. Insert the jumper cord plug into the power source outlet.

rack and mount the others from bottom to top in order of decreasing weight