Mounting The Device; Mounting Options; Standalone Installation For A Brocade 6505; Eia Rack Installation Considerations - Brocade Communications Systems 6505 Hardware Installation Manual

Mounting the Device

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Mounting options.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
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Standalone installation for a Brocade 6505..................................................................................................................................................... 23
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EIA rack installation considerations........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
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Installing the 1U, 1.5U, and 2U Mid-Mount Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000165, XBR-000175, and
XBR-R000292)................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
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Installing the 1U and 2U Flush-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-000307 and XBR-R000293).............29
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Installing the 1U Slim Rail Rack Mount Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-000291)........................................................................ 36
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Installing the 1U and 2U Non-Port Side Fixed-Mount Rack Kit (15"-20") for Four-Post Racks
(XNA-000072 and XNA-100072)..........................................................................................................................................................................41

Mounting options

You can mount the Brocade 6505 switch in the following ways:
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As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
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In an EIA rack using a slim rail rack mount kit. The rack mount kit can be ordered from your switch retailer.
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In an EIA rack using an optional mid-mount rack kit for switches. The optional mid-mount rack kit for switches can be ordered
from your switch retailer.

Standalone installation for a Brocade 6505

Complete the following steps to install the Brocade 6505 as a standalone unit.
1. Unpack the Brocade 6505 and verify the items listed in
present and undamaged.
2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet onto the switch helps prevent the switch from sliding off the
supporting surface.
a) Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure that they are free of dust or other debris that
might lessen the adhesion of the feet.
b) With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and press into place.
3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
4. Provide power to the switch as described in
ATTENTION
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is correctly set. For instructions on how to set the IP
address, see

EIA rack installation considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch in an EIA rack, ensure the following requirements are met:
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The rack must be a standard EIA rack.
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A rack space that is at least one rack unit (1U) high; 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) high and 48.3 cm (19 inches) wide.
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The two rack kit options for the Brocade 6505 use rails that are slimmer than standard rails to accommodate the slightly wider
chassis. Be sure to use one of these kits. Do not use standard rails to install the in a rack; they will not fit with the switch.
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Providing power to the switch
Initial Setup and Verification
Items included with the Brocade 6505
on page 49.
on page 49.
on page 21. Verify the items are
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