Installation And Safety Considerations; Electrical Considerations; Environmental Considerations; Location Considerations - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6650 Hardware Installation Manual

Installation and safety considerations

CAUTION
If you do not install a module or a power supply in a slot, you must keep the slot filler panel in place. If you run the chassis
with an uncovered slot, the system will overheat.

Installation and safety considerations

You can install the Brocade ICX 6650 in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
• 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.
Both the 24"-28" rack depth kit and the 28"-32" rack depth kit will work with the Brocade ICX 6650.
• In a 2-post Telco rack using a flush mount rack kit. The optional flush mount rack kit for switches can be ordered from your
switch retailer.
• In a 2-post Telco rack using a mid-mount rack kit. The optional mid-mount rack kit for switches can be ordered from your
switch retailer.

Electrical considerations

To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure compliance with the following requirements:
• 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.

Environmental considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental requirements are met:
• Because the Brocade ICX 6650 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.
• The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40° C (104° F) while the switch is operating.
• 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.

Location considerations

Before installing the device, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. Devices can be mounted in a
standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface.
The site should meet the following requirements:
• Maintain the operating environment as specified in
• Allow a minimum of 3 in. of space between the front and the back of the device and walls or other obstructions for proper
airflow.
• Allow at least 3 in. of space at the front and back of the device for the twisted-pair, fiber-optic, and power cabling.
• Be accessible for installing, cabling, and maintaining the devices.
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Environmental considerations on page 24.
Brocade ICX 6650 Hardware Installation Guide
Part Number: 53-1003621-04