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Attaching the front brackets........................................30 Installing the device in the rack........................................ 31 Attaching the rear brackets to the front brackets................................32 Attaching the rear brackets to the rack posts..................................33 Slide Rack Mount Kit (XBR-R000070)......................................34 Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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System status LED............................................76 Management Port LED ..........................................76 FC port status LED............................................76 Interpreting the POST results..........................................77 Interpreting the BOOT results........................................... 77 Running diagnostic tests............................................77 Brocade G610 Technical Specifications..................................79 System specifications............................................79 Fibre Channel................................................79 Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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KCC statement (Republic of Korea)......................................... 87 VCCI statement................................................87 Cautions and Danger Notices......................................89 Danger Notices................................................ 89 General dangers............................................. 89 Electrical dangers............................................89 Dangers related to equipment weight....................................91 Laser dangers..............................................91 Cautions..................................................91 General cautions.............................................92 ....................................................92 Electrical cautions............................................92 Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Document feedback......................................9 Supported hardware and software This document is applicable to the Brocade G610 FC switch running Fabric OS 8.1.0 or later. The following table lists the rack mount kits supported with this device. TABLE 1 Rack mount kits...
Repeat the previous element, for example, member[member...]. Indicates a “soft” line break in command examples. If a backslash separates two lines of a command input, enter the entire command at the prompt without the backslash. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Nonport-side view......................................13 • Device management options..................................13 Hardware features The Brocade G610 switch offers the following features and capabilities: • Up to 24 auto-sensing ports supporting 32-Gbps SFP+ technology in a single domain. • Dynamic Ports on Demand (Dynamic-POD) scaling from a base configuration of 8 ports to 24 ports (two 8-port SFP+ POD).
License options The Brocade G610 uses a capacity-based Dynamic Ports on Demand (POD) license method and can be purchased with 8, 16, or 24 licensed ports. The first eight ports (0-7) are enabled by default. To enable the remaining sixteen ports, you need to purchase and install two 8-port POD license keys.
Up to two admin sessions and four user Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference sessions simultaneously. Brocade EZSwitchSetup Ethernet or serial connection EZSwitchSetup Software Installation Guide EZSwitchSetup helps to complete the basic EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide configuration for single-switch setup. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Management Server Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Fabric OS Administration Guide Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) Ethernet or serial connection Brocade Network Advisor documentation set BNA must be purchased separately. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
The device must be installed only indoors because the Ethernet ports are not TNV-1 compliant and the device, the AC power adapter, and the cables are not designed for outdoor use. ESD precautions DANGER For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a series 1 megaohm resistor. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Compare this total with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the devices near the input power connectors. NOTE Device control processors and management modules may contain batteries for RTC or NVRAM backup. Dispose of components containing batteries as required by local ordinances and regulations. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers. DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems LLC and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
Mount the device as a standalone unit. Refer to Standalone installation on page • Mount the device using the slide rack mount kit . Refer to Installing the 1U and 2U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-R000162) on page 27. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Optional: Power off the devices. Enter the shutdown command and wait for the device to power down, and then unplug the power cord. Refer to Powering down the device on page 66 for more information. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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. CAUTION Make sure the airflow around the front, and back of the device is not restricted. CAUTION Never leave tools inside the chassis. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
You may need two people to install the device, one to support the device, while the other secures it into the rack. CAUTION Use the screws specified in the procedure. Using longer screws can damage the device. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Screw, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips (8) Screw, 8-32 x 5/16-in., panhead Phillips (12) Retainer nut, 10-32 (8) Attaching the front brackets to the device CAUTION The device must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Position the device in the rack as shown in the following figure, providing temporary support under the device until the rail kit is secured to the rack. Attach the right front bracket to the right rack rail using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and three 10-32 retainer nuts. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Position the right rear bracket in the right rear of the device as shown in the following figure. Attach the brackets using three 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and 10-32 retainer nuts. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left rear bracket. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Align the left rear bracket to the left rear of the device and use two 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to attach the bracket to the device as shown in the following figure. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete the installation procedure. The following items are required to install a device using the 1U and 2U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-R000162). • #2 Phillips torque screwdriver • 1/4-inch slotted-blade torque screwdriver Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
CAUTION Use the screws specified in the procedure. Using longer screws can damage the device. Parts list The following parts are provided with the 1U and 2U Fixed-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-R000162). Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Not all parts may be used with certain installations depending on the device type. NOTE Although this document describes how to install single-height (1U) and double-height (2U) devices, the illustrations show a single-height device as a typical installation. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Repeat step 1 through step 3 to attach the left front bracket to the left side of the device. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs (17 cm-kgs). FIGURE 9 Attaching the front brackets Bracket, front right Screw, 8-32 x 5/16-in., panhead Phillips Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Attach the right front bracket to the right front rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Attach the left front bracket to the left front rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the front brackets. Position the right rear bracket inside the right front bracket, as shown in the following figure. Attach the brackets using four 6-32 x 1/4-in. screws. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Attach the right rear bracket to the right rear rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts, as shown in the following figure. Attach the left rear bracket to the left rear rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Two people are required to install the device in a rack. One person holds the device, while the other secures the device to the rack. • Hardware devices illustrated in these procedures are only for reference and may not depict the device you are installing into the rack. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
The following parts are provided with the 1U and 2U Slide-Mount Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks (XBR-R000070). NOTE Use the screws specified for use with the device. Longer screws can damage the device. NOTE Depending on the device type, not all parts may be used in an installation. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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3, 4, and 5 installed on the outer slide rail (each slide assembly is bagged separately) (2) FIGURE 14 Rack kit parts(2 of 4) Phillips screw, 10-32 x 1/2 in., black (12) Alignment washer (12) Three-hole rack nut bar, 8-32 (4) Retainer nut, 10-32 (12) Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Pull the inner slide rail out until the lock engages. Refer to the following figure. Press the lock-release lever located inside the inner slide rail and pull the inner rail away from the outer rail. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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NOTE The hole pattern is identical for all 1U, 1.5U, and 2U devices. Attach the rail using three Phillips 8-32 x 3/16-in. screws. Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs (17 cm-kgs). Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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For recessed mounting, you can use the back rack mount brackets on the front instead of the left and right rack mount brackets. Tighten the screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs (17 cm-kgs). Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Perform the following steps to reposition the port side L-bracket for correct mounting. On the port side of the outer slide rail, using the 11/32-inch wrench, loosen the nuts securing the L-bracket, as shown in the following figure. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Leave the middle hole empty on the port side for securing the rack mount bracket later (refer to Inserting the device in the rack on page 46). Tighten the screws to 15 in-lbs (17 cm-kgs). Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Perform the following steps to install the square-hole hardware using Method A. Position the outer slide rail inside the rack posts with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the non-port side of the rack, as shown in the following figure. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Leave the middle hole empty on the port side for securing the rack mount bracket later (refer to Inserting the device in the rack on page 46). Tighten the screws to 15 in-lbs (17 cm-kgs). Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Perform the following steps to install the square-hole hardware using Method B. Position the outer slide rail inside the rack posts with the closed ends of the slide rail toward the non-port side of the rack, as shown in the following figure. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Three-hole slide mount L-bracket Three-hole slide mount L-bracket (2 each side) Alignment washer (6 each side) Rack post (port side) Rack post (non-port side) Outer slide rail Three-hole rack nut bar, 8-32 (2 each side) Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Ensure that the clips do not interfere with the movement of the rails. Position all the clips either with the tabs above or with the tabs below the rail. FIGURE 24 Attaching the power cord clips Three-hole slide mount L-bracket Power cord clips (3 each side) Slide assembly Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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FIGURE 25 Inserting the power cords in clips Power cord Slide assembly Position the device next to the rack; align and insert the inner rails inside the outer rails, as shown in the following figure. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Check the rail alignment by sliding the device out and back into the rack. FIGURE 26 Inserting the device device Slide assembly open end Slide assembly closed end Inner slide rail Outer slide rail Lock-release lever Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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FIGURE 27 Securing rack mount brackets for round-hole rack posts Right rack mount bracket Three-hole rack nut bar, 8-32 Rack post Phillips screw, 10-32 x 1/2 in., black FIGURE 28 Method A for securing rack mount brackets for square-hole rack posts Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Slide Rack Mount Kit (XBR-R000070) Right rack mount bracket Retainer nut, 10-32 Rack post Phillips screw, 10-32 x 1/2 in., black Three-hole slide mount L-bracket FIGURE 29 Method B for securing rack mount brackets for square-hole rack post Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Two people are required to install the device in a rack. One person holds the device, while the other secures the device to the rack. • Hardware devices illustrated in these procedures are only for reference and may not depict the device you are installing into the rack. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Refer the following figure. There are four pairs of vertically aligned holes in the brackets. Each pair is labeled with a letter as are a number of single holes along the length of the bracket. Each letter corresponds to a specific device's mounting holes. For the Brocade G610 use the holes marked with the letter ‘A’. NOTE Example illustrations in the following procedures may show the screws inserted in holes designated for devices other than the device that you are installing.
Attach the right front bracket to the right front rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Select the correct nuts for either square or round holes in the rack posts. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Attach the brackets using four 6-32 x 1/4-in. screws as shown in the following figure. Adjust the brackets to the rack depth and tighten the 6-32 x 1/4-in. screws to a torque of 9 in-lb (10 cm-kg). Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Attach the right rear bracket to the right rear rack post using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts as shown in the following figure. Select the correct retainer nuts for either square or round holes in the rack posts. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lb (29 cm-kg). FIGURE 35 Attaching the rear bracket to the rack post Bracket, front right Retainer nuts, 10-32, square or round holes as needed Bracket, rear right Screws, 10-32 x 5/8 in., panhead Phillips Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
If the serial port on the workstation is RJ-45 instead of RS-232, remove the adapter on the end of the serial cable and insert the exposed RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 serial port on the workstation. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
You can configure the device with a static IP address, or you can use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to set the IP address of the switch. DHCP is enabled by default. The device supports both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
You can synchronize the local time of the principal or primary fabric configuration server (FCS) device to that of an external Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. Perform the following steps to set the date and time. Log in to the device as admin. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
-3,0 Eastern Standard -5,0 Eastern Daylight -4,0 Central Standard -6,0 Central Daylight -5,0 Mountain Standard -7,0 Mountain Daylight -6,0 Pacific Standard -8,0 Pacific Daylight -7,0 Alaskan Standard -9,0 Alaskan Daylight -8,0 Hawaiian Standard -10,0 Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
At this point, the device can be accessed remotely, using either command line or Brocade Web Tools. Ensure that the device is not being modified from any other connections during the remaining tasks in this chapter. The Ethernet management port also supports Auto MDI/MDIX. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the remaining settings without completing all the prompts. Re-enable the switch by entering the switchEnable command. Verifying correct operation Perform the following steps to verify correct operation of the device. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Backing up the configuration Brocade recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement switch. Log in to the device as the admin user. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Powering down the device Complete the following steps to power down the device. Shut down the Fabric OS software using the sysShutdown command. Unplug the power cable from the power source before servicing the device. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Platform Support Matrix and Brocade Transceiver Module Resources on www.brocade.com. DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems LLC and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825.
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 lasers. DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems LLC and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
The device supports only Brocade-qualified transceivers. If you use an unqualified transceiver, the switchshow command output shows the port in a Mod_Inv state. Fabric OS also logs the issue in the system error log. To insert an SFP+ transceiver, complete the following steps: Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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SFP+ transceiver into the upper row of ports is with the gold edge down. The correct position to insert an SFP+ transceiver into the lower row of ports is with the gold edge up. FIGURE 37 Installing a 32-Gbps SFP+ transceiver into an upper port Pull tab Transceiver Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Grasp the SFP+ transceiver pull tab and pull the tab straight out. NOTE Grasp the tab near the body of the transceiver to reduce the chances of bending the pull tab. As the SFP may be hot, avoid touching it. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
You can use the following commands to verify if the transceivers are working correctly: • sfpShow • switchShow • errDump • fabricShow Refer to the Brocade Fabric OS Command Reference for output examples and descriptions. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
SFP+ (upper) port 2 status LED Eth port Activity LED NOTE There are four built-in fans in Brocade G610. The device continues to run even if two fans fail. However, if the third fan fails, the device will shut down. NOTE The condition of the Status LED is independent of MAPS "Current Switch Policy Status".
Online (connected with external device over cable). Slow Green Online, but segmented (loopback cable or incompatible switch). Fast Green, flashes in ½ -second intervals Internal loop-back (diagnostic). Flickering Green Online and frames flowing through port. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Diagnostic tests are run at supported link speeds depending on the speed of the link being tested and the type of port. NOTE Diagnostic tests may temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed of the links during diagnostic testing. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Running diagnostic tests Brocade recommends that you power-cycle the device after completing offline diagnostics tests. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Brocade G610 Technical Specifications This document highlights the features and specifications for the Brocade G610 switch. System specifications System component Description Enclosure 1U, nonport-side intake airflow, port-side power inlet Power inlet C13; power from port side Power supplies Single, fixed power supply...
16- or 32-Gbps SFP+ optical ports Switch mode (default): 8-, 16-, and 24-port configurations (8-port increments through Ports on Demand [PoD] licenses); can be an F_Port, N_Port, or E_Port. Brocade Access Gateway default port mapping: 16 F_Ports, 8 N_Ports. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Serial port specifications (pinout RJ-45) Signal Description Not supported Not supported UART1_TXD Transmit data Logic ground Logic ground UART1_RXD Receive data Not supported Not supported NOTE These specifications are for connectors on Brocade platforms only. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 - U.S. Conflict Minerals. • 30/2011/TT-BCT - Vietnam circular. • SJ/T 11363-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits for Certain Hazardous Substances in EIPs (China). • SJ/T 11364-2006 Marking for the Control of Pollution Caused by EIPs (China). Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance might arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take corrective actions. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Aus Sicherheitsgründen sollte ein EGB-Armband zum Schutz von elektronischen gefährdeten Bauelementen mit einem 1 Megaohm-Reihenwiderstand ausgestattet sein. DANGER Pour des raisons de sécurité, la dragonne ESD doit contenir une résistance de série 1 méga ohm. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Las baterías usadas para respaldo de RTC/NVRAM no se encuentran en areas de acceso del operador. Existe riesgo de explosión si una batería es remplazada por un tipo incorrecto. Deshágase de los componentes usados con las baterías según las politicas y regulaciones locales. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
Todas las interfaces de fibra óptica utilizan láser de clase 1. DANGER Use only optical transceivers that are qualified by Brocade Communications Systems LLC and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 60825 and EN60825. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes.
VORSICHT Statische Elektrizität kann das System und andere elektronische Geräte beschädigen. Um Schäden zu vermeiden, entnehmen Sie elektrostatisch empfindliche Geräte erst aus deren antistatischer Schutzhülle, wenn Sie bereit für den Einbau sind. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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Todos los dispositivos con fuentes de alimentacion de corriente continua (CC) han sido diseñados únicamente para su instalación en áreas restringidas/ zonas de acceso restringido . Se entiende como área de acceso restringido un lugar al que Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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La prise de terre de courant continu (CC) doit être isolée de la masse (CC-I) lorsqu'elle est connectée au bloc d'alimentation. PRECAUCIÓN El retorno de CC debe estar aislado de la toma de tierra de chasis (CC-I) cuando se realicen conexiones con la fuente de alimentación. Brocade G610 Hardware Installation Guide 53-1004408-08...
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