Brocade Communications Systems DCX 8510-8 Hardware Reference Manual page 33

1. Provide a space that is 14 rack units (14U) high, 61.29 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm
2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis.
4. Ensure that the following is available for configuration of the Brocade DCX 8510-8:
5. Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of two (2) inches of airspace.
6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 degrees Celsius (104
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(17.22 in.) wide. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.).
Plan to install the Brocade DCX 8510-8 with the nonport side facing the air-intake aisle. The
Brocade DCX 8510-8 can be installed facing either direction, if serviceability and cooling
requirements are met.
NOTE
See "Power specifications" in the "Specifications" appendix for specific requirements
depending on your chassis configuration.
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200 – 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz (two branch circuits) - recommended for high availability and
maximum blade usage when configured with 192 16 Gbps ports (four circuits required for
high availability if configured with 384 16 Gbps ports)
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110 - 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz (four branch circuits highly recommended)
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Two or four cables for 200 - 240 VAC service; up to four cables for 110 - 120 VAC service
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Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
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Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis
nameplate
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Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
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Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords
ATTENTION
To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate power source.
Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, to
either side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the cabinet, or by using
patch panels.
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Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
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Serial cable (provided)
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Three Ethernet cables (including one spare)
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Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting supportsave
output data (optional)
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A Brocade USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
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Transceivers (copper and optical) and compatible cables
NOTE
For information about the transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade DCX 8510-8, go to
http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.
degrees Fahrenheit) during operation.
Preparing for Brocade DCX 8510-8 installation
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