Manual for PowerConnect B-MLXe Series

Manual for PowerConnect B-MLXe Series

Brand: Dell

Category: Networking Hardware

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:29 a.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2010-08-31

Warranty Information

Refer to the warranty card for details.

In this guide

  • Introduction.
  • Items required for installation.
  • Site planning and safety guidelines
  • Unpacking the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series
  • Lifting guidelines for the 8-slot and 16-slot chassis
  • Mounting a chassis in a rack.
  • Installing modules
  • Installing power supplies.
  • Connecting AC power
  • Connecting DC Power.
  • Managing cables
  • Attaching a management station
  • Activating the power source.
  • Verifying proper operation
  • Assigning passwords
  • Configuring IP addresses.
  • Connecting the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series to a network device

Introduction

This guide provides instructions for unpacking, installing, and setting up a PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 4-slot, 8-slot, and 16-slot chassis as a standalone unit. Note the following additional documentation:
  • For detailed installation and configuration instructions, refer to the appropriate hardware installation guide for this product.
  • For rack-specific installation instructions, refer to the appropriate rack mount installation procedures.
The PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 4-slot chassis (Figure 1 on page 4) and 8-slot chassis (Figure 2 on page 5) can be installed in the following ways:
  • As standalone units on a flat surface.
  • In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association cabinet (EIA310-D). The B-MLXe Series units have built-in mounting brackets for installing in racks.
  • In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack. A mid-mount kit can be ordered separately from your PowerConnect supplier to center mount the PowerConnect unit in the rack. It contains two L-shaped mounting brackets and instructions for installing the brackets and mounting the unit.
The PowerConnect B-MLXe Series 16-slot chassis (Figure 3 on page 6) can be installed in the following ways:
  • In a 19-in. Electronic Industries Association cabinet (EIA310-D). The B-MLXe Series units have built-in mounting brackets for installing in racks.
  • In a mid-mount telecommunications (Telco) rack. A mid-mount kit can be ordered separately from your PowerConnect supplier to center mount the PowerConnect unit in the rack. It contains two L-shaped mounting brackets and instructions for installing the brackets and mounting the unit.
The basic configuration steps required to set up the PowerConnect B-MLXe Series are listed in this guide. Additional configuration information is provided in the hardware installation guide.
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