Mounting The Device; Mounting Precautions - Brocade Communications Systems DCX Backbone Hardware Installation Manual

Mounting the Device

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Mounting precautions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

• Mounting options...............................................................................................................................................................................................30
• Unpacking, transporting, and installing the device.............................................................................................................................. 30
• Installing the 14U Rack Mount Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-DCX-0120 and XBR-DCX-0152) ............................ 31
• Installing the 14U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks (XBR-DCX-0121).................................................39
Mounting precautions
Ensure that the following amount of space is available in the rack.
NOTE
1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 inches).
• 14 rack units (14U) high
• 61.29 cm (24.09 in.) deep
• 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) wide
The following general considerations for mounting the device.
• Review Installation and safety considerations
are met.
• The device can be installed facing either direction in a cabinet, if serviceability and cooling requirements are met.
• Plan to install the device with the nonport side facing the air-intake aisle. The device can be installed facing either direction, if
serviceability and cooling requirements are met.
• Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of airspace.
• Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during operation.
• Use a hydraulic lift or assisted lift that can raise a minimum of 140 cm (55 in.), with a minimum capacity of 115 kg (254 lb).
Refer to Brocade DCX Backbone Technical Specifications
required blades.
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.
Brocade DCX Backbone Hardware Installation Guide
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on page 25 before mounting the device and ensure that all facility requirements
on page 159 for the weight of your device, fully populated with the
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