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PowerConnect B-8000 Installation and Configuration
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Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000
The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured, FCoE-capable
PowerConnect B-8000. When you open the PowerConnect B-8000 packaging, verify that these
items are included in the package and that no damage has occurred during shipping:
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If you have ordered the CEE-only, base model PowerConnect B-8000, all the above items are
included except the eight SFP+ modules. These can be obtained later if you choose to purchase the
XBR-CNVSVC-0001 license to upgrade the switch to full FCoE functionality.
Installation and safety considerations
You can install the PowerConnect B-8000 switch in the following ways:
PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual
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Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Installation and safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Standalone installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Cabinet installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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PowerConnect B-8000 configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The PowerConnect B-8000 switch, containing three fan assemblies and two power supplies
Eight 8 Gbps SWL SFP+ modules for the Fibre Channel ports
One accessory kit, containing the following items:
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Serial cable with an RJ45 connector
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6 ft. Power Cord
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Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit
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Brocade Family Doc CD
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Powerconnect B-8000 QuickStart Guide
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EZSwitch Setup CD
1. As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
2. In an EIA cabinet using a fixed-rail rack mount kit. The optional fixed-rail rack mount kit can
be ordered from your switch retailer.
3. In an EIA cabinet using an optional mid-mount rack kit for switches. The optional
mid-mount rack kit for switches can be ordered from your switch retailer.
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