Dell Force10 S4820T System Specifications

Installing the S4820T SystemPublication Date: January 2013

10 | The S4820T Switchwww.dell.com | support.dell.comThe S4820T switch runs the Dell Force10 Operating System (FTOS), providing switching, bridging, a

The S4820T Switch | 11Chassis PortsThe following is a list of the standard ports located on each S4820T chassis:• Serial RS-232 port (RJ-45 type)• Out

12 | The S4820T Switchwww.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The system temperature threshold is 75°C. When one of the thermal sensors exceeds this te

The S4820T Switch | 13Table 2-4. Out of Band Ethernet Port LEDsFeature Detailed DescriptionLink LED • Off – No Link• Solid green – Link on 1Gbps spee

14 | The S4820T Switchwww.dell.com | support.dell.comBasic Installation RequirementsDetailed installation instructions for the S4820T are provided in

The S4820T Switch | 15Orderable S4820T ComponentsYou can order the S4820T system in several different configurations. Also, you can order optional mod

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Site Location and Preparation | 173Site Location and PreparationThe S4820T is suitable for installation as part of a Common Bond Network (CBN). It can

18 | Site Location and Preparationwww.dell.com | support.dell.comSite SelectionDell Force10 Networks’ equipment is intended for installation in restri

Site Location and Preparation | 19Fan CombinationsThe S4820T has stock keeping units (SKUs) that support the following configurations. Installation of

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indica

20 | Site Location and Preparationwww.dell.com | support.dell.com• Store on a dry surface or floor, away from direct sunlight, heat, and air condition

Installing the S4820T | 214Installing the S4820TTo install the S4820T system, Dell Force10 recommends completing the installation procedures in the or

22 | Installing the S4820Twww.dell.com | support.dell.com• At least one PSU• If an AC switch, at least one AC power cord (country/region specific)• If

Installing the S4820T | 23Installing Rack or Cabinet HardwareYou may either place the switch on the rack shelf or mount the switch directly into a 19&

24 | Installing the S4820Twww.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling the Dell ReadyRails SystemThe ReadyRails rack mounting system is provided to easil

Installing the S4820T | 25Two-post Flush-mount Configuration1 For this configuration, you must remove the castings from the front side of each ReadyRa

26 | Installing the S4820Twww.dell.com | support.dell.comTwo-post Center-mount Configuration1 Slide the plunger bracket rearward until it clicks into

Installing the S4820T | 27Four-post Threaded Configuration1 For this configuration, you must remove the flange ear castings from each end of the Ready

28 | Installing the S4820Twww.dell.com | support.dell.comInstalling the S4820T SwitchYou can mount the switch in the 1U front-rack or 1U two-post (flu

Installing the S4820T | 29 NOTE: Coat the one-hole lug with an anti-oxidant compound prior to crimping. Also, bring any un-plated mating surfaces to a

| 3Contents1 About this GuideInformation Symbols and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Related Pu

30 | Installing the S4820Twww.dell.com | support.dell.com1 Remove the PSU slot cover from the S4820T (PSU side of switch), either of the two PSU slots

Installing the S4820T | 31Installing QSFP+ OpticsThe S4820T has four QSFP+ optical ports. For supported optics, refer to http://www.force10networks.co

32 | Installing the S4820Twww.dell.com | support.dell.comPowering Up the S4820T SwitchSupply power to the S4820T after it is mounted in a rack or cabi

Installing the S4820T | 33Connecting the Stacking Ports (Optional)Before you make your stacking port connections, rack-mount the systems or insert the

34 | Installing the S4820Twww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 4-8. S4820T Stacking Topology Connect Two S4820T SystemsTo provide backup connectivit

Installing the S4820T | 35Figure 4-9. Two S4820T Systems Connected in a RingConnect Three S4820T SystemsTo provide backup connectivity and increased

36 | Installing the S4820Twww.dell.com | support.dell.comFigure 4-10. Three S4820Ts Connected in a RingHot-Swapping Units in a StackYou can add, remo

Installing the S4820T | 37For more information about removing a unit from a stack and other stacking commands, refer to the Stacking chapter in the FT

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Power Supplies | 395Power SuppliesThe S4820T supports two hot-swappable power supplies units (PSUs) with integrated fans that provide cooling for the

4 |www.dell.com | support.dell.comRemoving QSFP+ Optics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Splittin

40 | Power Supplieswww.dell.com | support.dell.comThe PSUs are in a single piece with the PSU fans (see Figure 5-1). You can replace the fan trays ind

Power Supplies | 41To replace an AC or DC power supply, follow these steps:Connecting a DC Power Supply to the Power SourceEach DC powered S4820T come

42 | Power Supplieswww.dell.com | support.dell.comTo connect a S4820T DC PSU to the site’s DC power source, follow these steps:Removing Power Connecto

Fans | 436FansThe S4820T comes from the factory with one power supply unit (PSU) and two fan modules installed in the chassis (see Figure 6-1). The fa

44 | Fanswww.dell.com | support.dell.comInstall a Fan ModuleThe fan modules in the S4820T are field replaceable. Module slot 0 is on the left side of

Management Ports | 457Management PortsBesides the 10 Gigabit and 40 Gigabit switch ports, the S4820T provides several ports for management and storage

46 | Management Portswww.dell.com | support.dell.comDefault ConfigurationA version of FTOS is pre-loaded onto the S4820T switch; however, the switch i

Specifications | 478SpecificationsThis chapter contains the following sections:• Chassis Physical Design• Environmental Parameters• Power Requirements

48 | Specificationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comPower RequirementsThe tables below represents the PSU’s capabilities and does not represent the S482

Specifications | 49• 802.3ad Link Aggregation with LACP• 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-X)• 802.3ba 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GBase-SR4, 40GBase-CR

| 5Korean Certification of Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Safety Standards and Compliance Agency Ce

50 | Specificationswww.dell.com | support.dell.comProperly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limi

Specifications | 51Japan: VCCI Compliance for Class A EquipmentThis is Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Inte

52 | Specificationswww.dell.com | support.dell.com• EN 60950-1, 2nd Edition• EN 60825-1, 1st Edition• EN 60825-1 Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equi

Specifications | 53Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive for Recovery, Recycle and Reuse of IT and Telecommunications ProductsDel

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Technical Support | 559Technical Support This chapter contains the following sections:• The iSupport Website• Contacting the Technical Assistance Cent

56 | Technical Supportwww.dell.com | support.dell.comContacting the Technical Assistance CenterHow to Contact Dell Force10 TACLog in to iSupport at ht

Technical Support | 57Requesting a Hardware ReplacementTo request replacement hardware, follow these steps:Step Task 1 Determine the part number and s

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About this Guide | 71About this GuideThis guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting

8 | About this Guidewww.dell.com | support.dell.comRelated PublicationsFor more information about the S4820T system, refer to the following documents:

The S4820T Switch | 92The S4820T SwitchThis chapter contains general features, capabilities, and physical configurations supported by the S4820T. This