Preparing For Installation; Installation And Safety Considerations; Power Precautions - Brocade Communications Systems VDX 6940 Series Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation

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Installation and safety considerations....................................................................................................................................................................29

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Items required for the installation...............................................................................................................................................................................31
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Items included with the device...................................................................................................................................................................................32
Installation and safety considerations
You can install this device in the following locations:
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In a four-post EIA rack
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In a two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack
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On a table top as a standalone device
Follow these precautions during installation:
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front, sides, and back of the device is not restricted.
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
NOTE
It is strongly recommended that you review the Technical Specifications for this device before installation.

Power precautions

To install and operate the device successfully, ensure compliance with the following safety requirements:
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The power supply standards provided in the product Technical Specifications are met.
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The primary outlets are correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.
DANGER
Connect the power cord only to a grounded outlet.
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The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating on the device nameplate.
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This device might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both power cords before
servicing.
DANGER
Disconnect the power cord from all power sources to completely remove power from the device.
DANGER
This product is designed for an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage of 230V. After operation of the protective device,
the equipment is still under voltage if it is connected to an IT power system.
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