Unpacking, Transporting, And Installing The Device - Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-8 Hardware Installation Manual

Unpacking, transporting, and installing the device

CAUTION
Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the weight of the module, which can fall
and be damaged.
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front, and back of the device is not
restricted.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place
lighter devices above.
DANGER
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply handles.
These handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis.
CAUTION
Never leave tools inside the chassis.
DANGER
Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over.
Unpacking, transporting, and installing the device
Use the following procedure to unpack and install your device.
DANGER
A fully populated chassis (eight FC16-64 port cards, 512 ports) weighs approximately 104.3 kg (230 lbs)and requires a
hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
1. Unpack the device.
a) Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.
b) Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis.
c) Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.Save the packing materials for
use when returning the old chassis.
d) Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to the installation location.
NOTE
The device packaging does not incorporate a wood pallet and pallet brackets. The chassis sits on top of a plastic
shipping tray.
2. Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the new chassis to the installation area. Doorways must be wider than 36 in.
(91 cm) to accommodate the chassis.
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