Contents1 About this Guide....................................................................................................5Related Documents...............................................................................................................................52 The Z9100–ON System....................................................................................... 6Introduction...........................................................................................................................................6Features..................................................................................................................................................7Physical Dimensions..............................................................................................................................7System Status.........................................................................................................................................8LED Displays.......................................................................................................................................... 8LED Behavior on the Z9100-ON System........................................................................................8Prerequisites........................................................................................................................................ 10Z9100–ON Configurations..................................................................................................................113 Site Preparations................................................................................................. 12Site Selection....................................................................................................................................... 12Cabinet Placement.............................................................................................................................. 12Rack Mounting.....................................................................................................................................13Ground the Z9100–ON (Optional)..................................................................................................... 13Fans and Airflow.................................................................................................................................. 13Fan Combinations..........................................................................................................................13Power................................................................................................................................................... 13Storing Components........................................................................................................................... 144 Install the Z9100–ON........................................................................................ 15Unpack the Z9100-ON System...........................................................................................................15Install Rack or Cabinet Hardware....................................................................................................... 16Rack Mount Safety Considerations...............................................................................................16Installing the Dell ReadyRails System............................................................................................16Configuring a Two-Post Flush-Mount..........................................................................................17Configuring a Two-Post Center-Mount.......................................................................................18Configuring a Four-Post Thread................................................................................................... 19Install the Z9100-ON System............................................................................................................. 20Installing a 1U Front-Rack.............................................................................................................20Attaching the Ground Cable (Optional)............................................................................................. 22Install the SFP+ Optics........................................................................................................................ 22Remove the SFP+ Optics.................................................................................................................... 23Power Up the System..........................................................................................................................23Power Up Sequence......................................................................................................................233