Summary of installation tasks
Summary of installation tasks
Follow the steps in the following table to install your device. Details for each of these steps are provided on the pages indicated.
TABLE 7 Installation tasks
Task number
1
2
3
4
Installation precautions
Follow all precautions when installing a device.
General precautions
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers.
CAUTION
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40°C (104°F).
CAUTION
Never leave tools inside the chassis.
Lifting precautions
DANGER
Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over.
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.
26
Task
Ensure that the physical environment that will
host the device has the proper cabling and
ventilation.
Unpack the device and all included accessories.
Install the device on a desktop, or in an
equipment rack.
Once the device is installed, plug the device into
a nearby power source that adheres to the
regulatory requirements outlined in this manual.
Brocade ICX 6430 and ICX 6450 Stackable Switches Hardware Installation Guide
Where to find more information
Preparing the installation site
on page 27
Items included with the ICX 6430 and ICX
6450 devices
on page 25
Installing the device
on page 28
Powering on the system
on page 48
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