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May 2023
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  • Page 1 Dell PowerSwitch N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series Installation Guide May 2023 Rev. A12...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2020 - 2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: About this guide......................6 Related documents................................7 Information symbols................................7 Chapter 2: N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch................8 Introduction...................................8 Features....................................13 Physical dimensions................................14 LED display..................................14 LED behavior................................. 14 Prerequisites..................................18 N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch configurations....................18 Luggage tag..................................19 N3200-ON/E3200-ON series reset button ......................20 Chapter 3: Site preparations.......................
  • Page 4 Switch replacement................................43 Chapter 5: External power adapter....................45 Power adapter holder assembly.............................45 Wall or ceiling installation..............................46 DIN rail installation................................48 Single-EPA and switch four-post installation......................49 Single-EPA and switch two-post center-mount installation.................. 49 Single-EPA and switch two-post front-mount installation..................51 Dual-EPAs two-post front-mount installation......................52 Dual-EPAs two-post center-mount installation......................
  • Page 5 Electromagnetic compatibility ............................86 Product recycling and disposal............................87 Chapter 11: Dell support......................88 Contents...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: About This Guide

    About this guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting your switch, inserting modules, and connecting to a power source. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment.

  • Page 7: Related Documents

    ● Dell PowerSwitch N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series Release Notes ● Open Networking Hardware Diagnostic Guide N2200-ON and N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series Switches ● External Power Supply (EPS) Installation for the Dell PowerSwitch N2200-ON and N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series Switches ● N3248TE-ON only: Enterprise SONiC Distribution by Dell Technologies User Guide ●...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: N3200-On/E3200-On Series Switch

    N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch The following sections describe the Dell N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series (N3208PX-ON, N3224T-ON, N3224F-ON/E3224F- ON, N3224P-ON, N3224PX-ON, N3248TE-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, N3248X-ON, and N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON) switches: Topics: • Introduction • Features • Physical dimensions • LED display • Prerequisites • N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch configurations •...
  • Page 9 Table 1. N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch summary (continued) Marketing model name (MMN) Description Power supply unit (PSU) and fans ● Two ports 100G QSFP28 stacking ● Three pluggable fan modules ● Normal airflow only N3248TE-ON ● 48 ports 1G BASE-T RJ45 ●...
  • Page 10 1. Luggage tag 2. 1GBASE-T RJ45 3. RJ45 serial management port 4. RJ45 Ethernet console port 5. USB Type-A port 6. Stack ID 7. Micro-USB Type-B port 8. Status LEDs 9. 10G SFP+ ports N3224F-ON/E3224F-ON I/O-side view 1. Luggage tag 2.
  • Page 11 N3224PX-ON I/O-side view 1. Luggage tag 2. 10GBASE-T RJ45 with 802.3bt Type-4 (90 W) PoE 3. RJ45 serial management port 4. RJ45 Ethernet console port 5. USB Type-A port 6. Stack ID 7. Micro-USB Type-B port 8. Status LEDs 9. 10G SFP28 ports N3248TE-ON I/O-side view 1.
  • Page 12 7. Micro-USB Type-B port 8. Status LEDs 9. 10G SFP+ ports N3248X-ON I/O-side view 1. Luggage tag 2. 10GBASE-T RJ45 3. RJ45 serial management port 4. RJ45 Ethernet console port 5. USB Type-A port 6. Stack ID 7. Micro-USB Type-B port 8.

  • Page 13: Features

    2. External power adapter connection 3. AC power connection N3224F-ON/E3224F-ON, N3224P-ON, N3224T-ON, N3248TE-ON, and N3248X-ON PSU-side view 1. 100G QSFP28 stacking ports 2. Fans 3. AC or DC PSUs N3224PX-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON PSU-side view 1. 100G QSFP28 stacking ports 2. Fans 3.

  • Page 14: Physical Dimensions

    ● Two pluggable AC or DC PSUs, except N3208PX-ON ● Three pluggable fan modules, except N3208PX-ON ● N3208PX-ON—One fixed AC PSU ● N3208PX-ON—One fan ● N3208PX-ON—Up to two external power adapters ● N3224PX-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, and N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON—External power supply connectors to connect the MPS-1S or MPS-3S shelf ●...
  • Page 15 3. SFP+ port activity LEDs 4. Stack Master ID LED 5. System Status/Health LED 6. Power LED 7. Fan LED 8. Locator LED/System Beacon N3224F-ON/E3224F-ON, N3224P-ON, N3224PX-ON, N3224T-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, N3248PXE-ON/ E3248PXE-ON, and N3248TE-ON LEDs 1. Link status LEDs 2. Console port LEDs on the left side—management port on the right side 3.
  • Page 16 Table 2. N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch LED behavior (continued) Description ● Solid yellow—Critical system error; major fault ● Flashing yellow—Noncritical system error, minor fault, fan failure, or power supply failure Power LED ● Off—No power ● Solid Green—Normal operation ● Solid yellow—POST is in process ●...
  • Page 17 Table 5. 1G, 5G, 10G Base-T PoE port LEDs (continued) Description ● Flashing green—port activity and PoE power off ● Flashing yellow—port activity and PoE power on Table 6. 1G or 10G Base-T non-PoE port LEDs Description Link LED All four LEDs: ●...

  • Page 18: Prerequisites

    Prerequisites The following is a list of components that are required for successful switch installation: NOTE: For detailed installation instructions, see Site preparations N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch installation. ● N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch or multiple switches, if stacking ● AC or DC country- and regional-specific cables to connect the AC or DC power source to the AC or DC PSU ●...

  • Page 19: Luggage Tag

    Luggage tag The switch has a pull-out tag, which is known as a luggage tag, on the I/O-side of the switch. The front of the luggage tag includes switch ID information. The back of the luggage tag includes a QRL that takes you to a How-To site where you can watch videos about racking the switch, replacing components, configuring port channels, and so on.

  • Page 20: N3200-On/E3200-On Series Reset Button

    1. Product ID QRL 2. Product information QRL 3. Service tag 4. MAC address 5. Express service code N3200-ON/E3200-ON series reset button The reset button is accessed through the pinhole on the upper right-hand corner on the I/O-side of the switch, and enables performing a hard reset.
  • Page 21 Table 10. Reset button behavior Reset button Description LED status Press for 4 s-> stop-> 8 s. Cold reset is performed. Blinking green at the rate of 256 milliseconds Press for 8 s-> stop->12 s. A flag is set in the CPLD register for Solid amber this partial clean request.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Site Preparations

    Site preparations The N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch is suitable for installation as part of a common bond network (CBN). You can install the switch in: ● Network telecommunication facilities ● Data centers ● Other locations where the National Electric Code (NEC) applies NOTE: Install the switch into a rack or cabinet before installing any additional components such as cables or optics.

  • Page 23: Rack Mounting

    N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch installation. NOTE: For an AC-powered switch, although the third conductor of the AC power cable provides a ground path, Dell Technologies recommends grounding your switch with a dedicated ground wire. NOTE: For a DC-powered switch, the only way to safely ground your switch is to attach a dedicated ground wire. The ground lug kit ships in a plastic bag that is placed with the other accessories inside the shipping box.

  • Page 24: Storing Components

    CAUTION: On an AC switch, use the power cable as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket-outlet is located and installed near the equipment and is accessible. NOTE: Software controls the module power. You do not see module LEDs when the switch powers up in ONIE. Storing components If you do not install your N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch and components immediately, properly store the switch and all components using these guidelines:...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: N3200-On/E3200-On Series Switch Installation

    N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch installation To install the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch, complete the installation procedures in the order that is presented in this chapter. Always handle the switch and components with care. Avoid dropping the switch or its field replaceable units (FRUs). NOTE: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled.

  • Page 26: Ground Cable

    To attach a ground cable to the switch, use the included M4 screws. NOTE: For an AC-powered switch, although the third conductor of the AC power cable provides a ground path, Dell Technologies recommends grounding your switch with a dedicated ground wire.

  • Page 27: N3208Px-On Ceiling-Mount Switch Installation

    5. Turn the switch over and place on a desktop. N3208PX-ON ceiling-mount switch installation This switch installation procedure applies to the compact N3208PX-ON switch only. NOTE: Do not use this installation procedure for the full-width N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switches. The mounting supplies for this installation ship with the switch. To complete this installation, you need a pencil, drill, and Phillips-head drill bit.

  • Page 28: N3208Px-On Wall-Mount Switch Installation

    7. Line up the two mushroom-heads on the switch to the ceiling mount tray hook cutouts until the switch locks into place. 8. Fix the switch to the ceiling mount tray using two screws on each side. To uninstall the switch, unscrew the four ceiling mount tray screws and slide the switch from the mushroom head hooks. N3208PX-ON wall-mount switch installation This switch installation procedure is for the compact N3208PX-ON switch only.
  • Page 29 6. Slide the switch into the wall mount tray. 7. Line up the two mushroom-heads on the switch to the wall mount tray hook cutouts until the switch locks into place. 8. Fix the switch to the wall mount tray using two screws on each side. N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch installation...

  • Page 30: Din Buckle Rail Installation

    To uninstall the switch, unscrew the four wall mount tray screws and slide the switch from the mushroom head hooks. DIN buckle rail installation Use the DIN buckle with wall- or ceiling-mount installations. This switch installation procedure applies to the compact N3208PX- ON switch only.

  • Page 31: Standard Bracket Two-Post Installation

    3. Slide the switch into the wall-mount tray. 4. Line up the two mushroom-head hooks on the switch to the tray hook cutouts until the switch locks into place. 5. Fix the switch to the tray using two screws on each side. 6.

  • Page 32: Two-Post Five-Inch-Offset Switch Installation

    NOTE: For the N3224PX-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, and N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON switches, to install an external power supply, see the External Power Supply (EPS) Installation for the Dell PowerSwitch N2200-ON and N3200-ON/ E3200-ON Series Switches at www.dell.com/support. The mounting supplies for this installation ship with the switch.

  • Page 33: Two-Post Flush-Mount Switch Installation

    NOTE: For the N3224PX-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, and N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON switches, to install an external power supply, see the External Power Supply (EPS) Installation for the Dell PowerSwitch N2200-ON and N3200-ON/ E3200-ON Series Switches at www.dell.com/support. The mounting supplies for this installation ship with the switch.

  • Page 34: Wall- Or Ceiling-Mount Switch Installation

    Do not use this installation procedure to wall- or ceiling-mount the compact N3208PX-ON switch. NOTE: For the N3224PX-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, and N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON switches, to install an external power supply, see the External Power Supply (EPS) Installation for the Dell PowerSwitch N2200-ON and N3200-ON/ E3200-ON Series Switches at www.dell.com/support. NOTE: Do not wall mount the switch with the I/O ports facing up or down.
  • Page 35 4. Hold the wall- or ceiling-mount template to the wall or ceiling. Mark the screw-hole locations on the wall with the pencil. Wall- or ceiling-mount dimensions 5. Drill eight 8 mm (0.3 in) holes in the wall or ceiling at the pencil marks. 6.
  • Page 36 7. Screw one M5 screw on each corner, four screws total, into the anchors, leaving approximately 5 mm (0.20 in) gap between the anchor and the screw. 8. Slide the switch onto the screws and tighten the screws to secure the switch in place. Torque the screws to 24 in-lbs.

  • Page 37: One Ru Readyrails Installation

    ceiling mount One RU ReadyRails installation Install the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch, excluding the N3208PX-ON switch, using one of the following installation instructions. You can install the ReadyRails system using the 1U tool-less square-hole method or one of three possible 1U threaded round-hole methods.

  • Page 38: 1U Tool-Less Mount Readyrails Installation

    Figure 2. Separate rails 1U Tool-less mount ReadyRails installation This switch installation procedure is for the full-width N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switches only. NOTE: Do not use this installation procedure for the compact N3208PX-ON switch. NOTE: For more installation instructions, see the installation labels attached to the rail assembly. 1.

  • Page 39: Flush-Mount Readyrail Installation

    2. Align and seat the front flange pegs in the holes on the front side of the vertical post. NOTE: Be sure that the rails click into place and are secure. 3. Repeat this procedure for the second rail. To uninstall each rail, pull on the latch release on each flange ear and unseat each rail. Flush-mount ReadyRail installation This switch installation procedure is for the full-width N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switches only.

  • Page 40: Center-Mount Readyrail Installation

    2. Attach one rail to the front post flange with two user-supplied screws, item 2. 3. Slide the plunger bracket forward against the vertical post and secure the plunger bracket to the post flange with two user-supplied screws, item 3. 4.

  • Page 41: Threaded Readyrails Installation

    2. Slide the back bracket towards the post. Secure it to the post flange with two user-supplied screws, items 2 and 3. 3. Repeat this procedure for the second rail. Threaded ReadyRails installation This switch installation procedure is for the full-width N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switches only. NOTE: Do not use this installation procedure for the compact N3208PX-ON switch.

  • Page 42: Optics Installation

    The N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series has SFP+, SFP28, and QSFP28 optical ports. For a list of supported optics, see the specification sheets at www.dell.com/support or contact your Dell Sales representative. CAUTION: ESD damage can occur if components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch and components.

  • Page 43: Switch Start-Up

    Dell support representative. NOTE: Some steps do not apply if you are replacing a different switch or non-Dell switch. NOTE: ESD damage can occur when components are mishandled. Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or heel ground strap when handling the switch and accessories.
  • Page 44 If the software versions do not match, upgrade the replacement switch software using the firmware download procedure. 11. Copy the backed-up switch configuration to the new switch. copy tftp://hostip/filepath running-config NOTE: For firmware update procedures, see the most current switch-specific release notes at www.dell.com/support, Drivers and Downloads section. N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch installation...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5: External Power Adapter

    External power adapter This section describes how to install the external power adapter (EPA) inside the power adapter holder. It also describes how to attach the power adapter holder assembly to the switch. This EPA installation instruction procedure applies to the N3208PX-ON switch only.

  • Page 46: Wall Or Ceiling Installation

    4. Install the AC power cable to the EPA and secure with the wire clip. 5. Bend the AC power cable 180 degrees along the holder wall and through the cable cutout. 6. Secure the wire clip over the EPA cable. Wall or ceiling installation To install a single EPA power adapter holder on a wall or ceiling: NOTE:...
  • Page 47 Wall mount 5. Install the AC power cable to the EPA and secure with the wire clip. 6. Bend the AC power cable 180 degrees along the holder wall and through the cable cutout. External power adapter...

  • Page 48: Din Rail Installation

    DIN rail installation To install an external power adapter to DIN rails: NOTE: This installation instruction procedure applies to the external power adapter only. You must order the mounting supplies for this installation separately. 1. Remove the two DIN buckles and screws from the shipping box. 2.

  • Page 49: Single-Epa And Switch Four-Post Installation

    Single-EPA and switch four-post installation To install a single EPA power adapter holder on the side of your switch in a four-post rack: NOTE: This installation instruction procedure applies to the N3208PX-ON switch only. 1. Install the single EPA in the power adapter holder using the instructions in Power adapter holder assembly.
  • Page 50 2. Align the two mushroom heads on the switch with the two holes on the power adapter holder. Slide the power adapter holder forward to lock it in place. 3. Use two screws to secure the power adapter holder to the side of the switch. 4.

  • Page 51: Single-Epa And Switch Two-Post Front-Mount Installation

    Single-EPA and switch two-post front-mount installation To install a single EPA power adapter holder on the side of your switch in a front-mount two-post rack: NOTE: This installation instruction procedure applies to the N3208PX-ON switch only. 1. Install the single EPA in the power adapter holder using the instructions in Power adapter holder assembly.

  • Page 52: Dual-Epas Two-Post Front-Mount Installation

    Dual-EPAs two-post front-mount installation To install two EPA power adapter holders in a front-mount two-post rack: NOTE: This installation instruction procedure applies to the N3208PX-ON switch only. NOTE: For this installation, you need two-rack units of space in your mounting rack. Install the switch in the bottom portion of the two-rack units and keep the top portion open.
  • Page 53 6. Repeat with the right L-bracket. 7. Install the AC power cable to the EPA and secure with the wire clip. 8. Bend the AC power cable 180 degrees along the holder wall and through the cable cutout. 9. Install the dual-EPA assembly above the switch in the two-post rack. For rack installation instructions, see N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch installation.

  • Page 54: Dual-Epas Two-Post Center-Mount Installation

    Dual-EPAs two-post center-mount installation To install two EPA power adapter holders in a center-mount two-post rack: NOTE: This installation instruction procedure applies to the N3208PX-ON switch only. NOTE: For this installation, you need two-rack units of space in your mounting rack. Install the switch in the bottom portion of the two-rack units and keep the top portion open.
  • Page 55 6. Repeat with the right L-bracket. 7. Install the AC power cable to the EPA and secure with the wire clip. 8. Bend the AC power cable 180 degrees along the holder wall and through the cable cutout. 9. Install the dual-EPA assembly above the switch in the two-post rack. For rack installation instructions, see N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch installation.
  • Page 56 External power adapter...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Power Supply

    MPS-1S or MPS-3S shelf. Use the EPS to add redundancy, or extend the PoE budget that is based on your requirement. To install an external power supply, see the External Power Supply (EPS) Installation for the Dell PowerSwitch N2200-ON and N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series Switches at www.dell.com/support. Table 11. AC PSU input voltage...

  • Page 58: Components

    Components The following power supply options are available for the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch: ● AC or DC power supply with integrated fan ● AC or DC power supply with integrated reverse-flow fan NOTE: Reserve airflow is only supported on the N3224T-ON, N3248TE-ON, and N3248X-ON switches. For the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switches, power supply 1 (PSU1) and power supply 2 (PSU2) are on the right side of the switch.

  • Page 59: Ac Or Dc Power Supply Installation

    Figure 4. AC power cable clips PSU LEDs ● Solid green—Input is OK. ● Flashing green blink at 1 Hz—PSU is in a faulty state. ● Off—PSU is off. AC or DC power supply installation NOTE: The PSU slides into the slot smoothly. Do not force a PSU into a slot as this action may damage the PSU or the switch.

  • Page 60: Ac Or Dc Power Supply Replacement

    NOTE: If a PSU fails, you must replace the entire unit. There are no field serviceable components in the PSU. To request a hardware replacement, see www.dell.com/support/. 1. Disconnect the power cable from the PSU. 2. Use the grab handle to slide the PSU out of the power supply bay.

  • Page 61: 1300W Dc Power Connections

    Tma = 45-degree C minimum. The altitude of operation is 5000 m. The product must be supplied by a UL-Listed DC power source that is separated from AC mains by double or reinforced insulation when the switch is connected to 1300W DC power. For more information, contact your Dell sales representative. Power supply...
  • Page 62 The conductor screw can not be smaller than the conductors supplying power. Secure all screws and ground-wire connections. NOTE: Dell Technologies recommends using a 40 A circuit breaker. Before you supply 1300W DC current to the switch, review the current rating of your protective device. NOTE: You need a user-supplied flat-head screwdriver to complete this installation.

  • Page 63: Connect The Eps Shelf

    Connect the EPS shelf This section applies to the N3224PX-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, and N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON switches only. NOTE: For more information about the external power supply, see External Power Supply (EPS) Installation for the Dell PowerSwitch N2200-ON and N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series Switches at www.dell.com/support. NOTE: The EPS power cable supports a maximum of 2400 W.
  • Page 64 NOTE: If you are connecting a single EPS power cable to your switch, always use primary A-slot. Leave the secondary B-slot DC power cover in place, as shown: 2. Unscrew the DC-power-OUT cover from the rear of the EPS shelf. NOTE: If you are connecting a single EPS power cable to your MPS-3S shelf, always use primary A-slot.
  • Page 65 3. Connect the EPS power cable to the EPS-DC-In on the switch. Torque the screw to 10 in-lbs. One EPS power cable connected Two EPS power cables connected 4. Connect the other end of the DC cable to either a MPS-1S shelf or MPS-3S shelf. Power supply...
  • Page 66 Torque the screw to 10 in-lbs. One EPS power cable connected to a MPS-1S shelf. One EPS power cable connected to a MPS-3S shelf Two EPS power cables connected to a MPS-3S shelf Power supply...
  • Page 67 5. Repeat until all EPS power cables are connected. To disconnect an EPS power cable, unscrew the cable and disconnect the cable from the switch. Power supply...

  • Page 68: Chapter 7: Fans

    Fans The N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch, except the N3208PX-ON switch, comes from the factory with three pluggable fan modules. ● N3208X-ON—one fan ● N3224T-ON, N3224F-ON/E3224F-ON, N3224P-ON, N3224PX-ON, N3248TE-ON, N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, N3248X-ON, and N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON—three pluggable fans The N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch supports two airflow direction options. Do not mix airflow types in a switch. You can use only a single airflow direction in a switch.

  • Page 69: Fan Module Installation

    1. Fans—Fan1 is near the left edge of the switch; Fan3 is near the center of the switch. Fan LEDs ● Solid green—Fan input is normal. ● Flashing green blink at 1 Hz—Fan is in a faulty state. ● Off—Fan is off. Fan module installation The fan module in the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch, excluding N3208X-ON, is field replaceable.

  • Page 70: Fan Module Replacement

    Fan module replacement To request a hardware replacement, see www.dell.com/support/. 1. Take the replacement fan module out of the shipping box. 2. Slide the installed fan module out of the bay. 3. Slide the replacement module into the bay. Fans...

  • Page 71: Chapter 8: Management Ports

    Management ports The N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch provides two ports for management and one USB flash drive mount for file transfers. NOTE: The output examples in this section are for reference only. Your output may vary. Topics: • RJ45 console port access •...

  • Page 72: Microusb Type-B Console Port Access

    1. Out-of-band management port (right), RJ45 console port (left) N3248P-ON/E3248P-ON, N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON, N3248TE-ON, and N3248X-ON management ports 1. Out-of-band management port (right), RJ45 console port (left) NOTE: Ensure that any equipment that is attached to the serial port can support the required 115200-baud rate. NOTE: If the serial port of your system cannot accept a female DB-9 connector, use a DB-9 to USB adapter.

  • Page 73: Usb Storage Mount

    Before starting this procedure, be sure that you have a terminal emulation program that is already installed on your computer. If your computer requires non-Dell drivers, and you have issues with your USB console port, contact Dell technical support for assistance.

  • Page 74: Chapter 9: Installation Using Onie

    NOTE: Before you install an operating system, ensure that the switch has the most current ONIE and firmware version. To upgrade your switch, see the Drivers and Downloads page for your switch at www.dell.com/support. Topics: •...

  • Page 75: Check Your Switch

    NOTE: After you have securely installed and powered on the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch, to configure your switch, see your third-party ONIE-compatible operating system or the Dell operating system documentation. Check your switch To confirm that ONIE is working properly, use the onie-sysinfo command at the ONIE prompt.

  • Page 76: Install A Nos

    Automatic NOS installation You can automatically install an NOS image on a Dell ONIE-enabled device. This process is known as zero-touch install. After the device boots to ONIE: Install OS, ONIE autodiscovery follows these steps to locate the installer file and uses the first successful method: 1.

  • Page 77: Manual Nos Installation

    Open Network Install Environment website at Image Discovery and Execution. For more information, see the Open Networking Hardware Diagnostic Guide on the Dell Support site. ● If you use a DHCPv4 server, ONIE autodiscovery obtains the hostname, domain name, Management interface IP address, and the IP address of the domain name server (DNS) from the DHCP server and DHCP options.
  • Page 78 Where a.b.c.d represents the location to download the image file from, and x.x.xx represents the version number of the software to install. The NOS installer image may create multiple partitions during the installation process. After the installation process completes, the switch automatically reboots into the new OS. Install manually using a USB drive You can manually install the NOS software image using a USB device.

  • Page 79: Chapter 10: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the N3200-ON/E3200-ON Series switch specifications. CAUTION: Operate the product at an ambient temperature not higher than 45°C (113°F). NOTE: For RoHS information, see Restricted Material Compliance. Topics: • Chassis physical design • PoE Budget Specifications • IEEE standards •...
  • Page 80 BTU/Hr Maximum operational altitude 10,000 feet (3,048 m) Maximum non-operational altitude 39,370 feet (12,000 meters) Shock Dell Spec SV0115 Table 15. Power consumption parameters Parameter Specifications Minimum and maximum Input voltage ● AC: 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz ● DC: –40 VDC to –60 VDC...
  • Page 81 Table 15. Power consumption parameters (continued) Parameter Specifications ● N3248PXE-ON/E3248PXE-ON: 5.44 Amps @ 110 VAC and 1.72 Amps @ 220 VAC PSU configuration Main PSU Maximum steady current consumption ● 7 A@110 VAC ● 3.5 A@220 VAC PoE output per port ●...

  • Page 82: Poe Budget Specifications

    Table 17. DC power requirements Parameter Specifications Minimum and maximum input voltage –40 VDC to -60 VDC NOTE: For more information, see Power supplies. Maximum current at full load with fan without PoE 550W DC PSU: ● N3224T-ON: 11.5 A @ 48 V ●...
  • Page 83 Max PoE power shall be no more than 4800 W for 48 ports x 99.99 W per port. The maximum PoE power reduces if you connect the MPS-3S shelf to more than one PoE switch. PoE load condition—low-line AC input N3208PX-ON Max PoE power: ●...

  • Page 84: Ieee Standards

    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Dell is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications in the equipment.

  • Page 85: European Union Directive Conformance Statement

    Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. NOTE: Use the AC power cords with Dell equipment only. Do not use Dell AC power cords with any unauthorized hardware. Figure 8. Japan: warning label Specifications...

  • Page 86: Korean Certification Of Compliance

    Korean certification of compliance Figure 9. Korean certification of compliance Figure 10. Korean package label Safety standards and compliance agency certifications ● CUS UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition ○ Meets or exceeds Hi Pot and Ground Continuity testing per UL 60950-1. ●...
  • Page 87 EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. Dell products, which fall within the scope of the WEEE, are labeled with the crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol, as shown above, as required by WEEE.
  • Page 88 Dell support The Dell support site provides documents and tools to help you use Dell equipment and mitigate network outages. Through the support site you can obtain technical information, access software upgrades and patches, download available management software, and manage your open cases. The Dell support site provides integrated, secure access to these services.

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