Dell PowerSwitch S5200F-ON Series Installation Guide July 2023

Fan combinations

Fan installation is done as part of the factory install based on stock keeping unit (SKU) type. The S5200F-ON Series switch has SKUs that support the following configurations:

• AC or DC PSU with fan airflow from the I/O to the PSU—the red indicator is the normal airflow direction
• AC or DC PSU with fan airflow from the PSU to the I/O—the blue indicator is the reverse airflow direction

Order the fans suitable to support your site’s ventilation. Use a single type of airflow fan in your switch. Do not mix reverse and normal airflows in a single S5200F-ON Series switch.

For proper ventilation, position the switch in an equipment rack or cabinet with a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) of clearance around the exhaust vents. When you install two S5200F-ON switches near each other, to permit proper airflow, position the two switches at least 5 inches (12.7 cm) apart. The fan speed varies based on internal temperature monitoring. The S5200F-ON Series switch never intentionally turns off the fans.

For more information, see Fans.