38 Installing the PowerConnect Devicew w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 2 Insert the supplied screws into the rack mounting holes and tighten with a screwdriver.3 Repeat the process for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of the device.4 Insert the unit into the 19-inch rack ensuring the rack-mounting holes on the device line upto the mounting hole on the rack.5 Secure the unit to the rack with the rack screws (not provided). Fasten the lower pair of screwsbefore the upper pair of screws. This ensures that the weight of the unit is evenly distributedduring installation. Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.Installing the Device without a RackThe device must be installed on a flat surface if it is not installed on a rack. The surface must beable to support the weight of the device and the device cables.1 Install rubber feet provided with the device.2 Set the device on a flat surface, while leaving 2 inches (5.08cm) on each side and 5 inches(12.7cm) at the back.3 Ensure that the device has proper ventilation.Connecting the DeviceTo configure the device, the device must be connected to a terminal.Connecting a Device to a TerminalThe device provides a Console port, that enables a connection to a terminal desktop systemrunning terminal emulation software for monitoring and configuring the device. The Console portconnector is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.To use the Console port, the following is required:• VT100 compatible terminal or a desktop or portable system with a serial port and runningVT100 terminal emulation software.• A RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and theappropriate connector for the terminal.To connect a terminal to the device Console port, perform the following:1 Connect an RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulationsoftware.2 Ensure that the terminal emulation software is set as follows:a Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2) to connect to the console.b Set the data rate to 9600 baud.c Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.d Set flow control to none.
