Preface; Intended Audience; What's New In This Book - Brocade Communications Systems SilkWorm 3800 Hardware Reference Manual

Preface

Intended Audience

This document is intended for use by systems administrators and technicians experienced with
networking, fibre channel, and storage area network (SAN) technologies.

What's New in This Book

Changes in 53-0001576-06
The following changes have been made since the last release of this book, 53-0001576-05:
SilkWorm 3800 Hardware Reference
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The name of the "Switch Power LED" has been changed to "Switch Power/Status LED".
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Preface:
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Updated Technical Support information.
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Added formatting conventions.
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Installation chapter:
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Added rack kit procedure.
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Modified configuration procedure.
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Airflow changed to 25 cubic feet per minute (previously linear feet per minute)
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Added recommendations for cable management.
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Default IP address information updated to reflect the current defaults being
programmed at the factory.
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Additions to product specifications:
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Power Supply Specifications - Changed input voltage to 100 - 240 VAC (nominal
80% efficiency).
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Added two EMI classifications -CNS13438 and ICES-003 Class A.
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Added table of Data Transmission Ranges.
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Added list of switch boot steps.
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