Brocade Communications Systems FastIron GS Hardware Installation Manual page 41

The Brocade device is compatible with two rack mount kits; a kit with short mounting brackets that
ships with the device, and a kit with long mounting brackets (19 inches), which you can order
separately from Brocade (part number 70166-000). Use the long mounting brackets to prevent the
Brocade device from sagging when installed in a non-compliant (non-Telco) equipment rack.
In addition to the rack mount kit, you will need the following tools for installation:
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DANGER
Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.
DANGER
Mount the devices in the lowest position possible in a rack or cabinet. Place the heaviest device
at the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.
To install the rack mount brackets and mount the device in a rack, do the following:
1. Remove the rack mount kit from the shipping carton. The kit contains two mounting brackets.
2. Align the brackets with the screw holes on the sides of the device, then use 12-24 screws to
FIGURE 27
Brocade FastIron GS and FastIron GS-STK Hardware Installation Guide
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#2 Phillips-head screwdriver
Four 12-24 screws to mount the Brocade device to the rack.
attach the mounting brackets. Refer to the appropriate illustration, depending on which
brackets you are installing:
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Figure 27 shows how to attach the short mounting brackets.
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Figure 28 shows how to attach the long mounting brackets.
Attaching the Short Mounting Brackets
Installing the device
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