Installation And Safety Considerations; Electrical Considerations; Environmental Considerations - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 7450 Hardware Installation Manual

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Installation and safety considerations

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A stacking cable is not included in the shipping carton and must be ordered separately.

Installation and safety considerations

You can install the Brocade ICX 7450 in the following ways:
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Electrical considerations

To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure compliance with the following requirements:
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Environmental considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental
requirements are met:
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One console cable (Mini-USB to RJ-45, 8 feet long)
One grounding kit, containing one grounding lug and one grounding screw
One AC power cord (for ICX 7450-24, 24P, 48, 48P and 48F units)
One RJ-45-to-DB9 adapter
Installed filler panels for the PSU slot, expansion module slot, or fan tray slot where such
modules are not supplied for the switch model type
As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
In an EIA cabinet using a fixed-rail rack mount kit. The optional 4-post universal rack mount kit
can be ordered from your switch retailer to support up to a 30-inch deep rack. The 4-post rack
mount kit includes mid-mount and rear-mount brackets.
In a 2-post Telco rack using a flush-mount rack kit. The 2-post rack mount ears are included
with the switch and support various mounting positions (refer to
The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in
accordance with local electrical codes.
The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating
on the switch nameplate.
The power supply standards are met.
Because the Brocade ICX 7450 can be ordered with fans that move air either front to back or
back to front, be sure to orient your switch with the airflow pattern of any other devices in the
rack. All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intake of exhaust
air.
Some combinations of intake and exhaust airflows may not be compatible with your
environment. Consult your fan and power supply module FRU kit to determine the correct
configuration.
The ambient air temperature does not exceed 50°C (122°F) while the switch is operating.
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Brocade ICX 7450 Hardware Installation Guide
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