Preparing For Brocade Dcx-4S Installation - Brocade Communications Systems DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Brocade DCX-4S installation

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Installation task
Installing power cables and
powering on the Brocade DCX-4S.
Establishing serial connection,
logging on to Brocade DCX-4S,
and configuring IP addresses.
Installing an Ethernet cable,
opening a Telnet session, and
configuring the Brocade DCX-4S
domain ID, date and time, and
additional system parameters.
Verify and back up configuration.
Installing SFP, SFP+, mSFP, and
XFP (10-Gbps) optical
transceivers as needed
Attaching fiber optic cables, cable
ties, and cable guides
Preparing for Brocade DCX-4S installation
NOTE
Read the safety notices before installation.
The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
1. Provide a space that is 9 rack units (9U) high, 61.19 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.)
wide. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). If you do not use the provided port side exhaust kit, the
space needs to be only 8 rack units (8U) high.
The Brocade DCX-4S can be installed facing either direction in a cabinet, if serviceability and
cooling requirements are met.
2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
• 200 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (two branch circuits), highly recommended
• Two cables for the 200 - 240 VAC service
• Power supply standards are met
• Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
• Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis
• Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
• Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords
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Installation tasks, time, and items required (Continued)
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Time estimate Items required
20 minutes Power cables.
20 minutes Serial cable (provided in the accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial port or terminal server
port and a terminal emulator application (such as
HyperTerminal).
Ethernet IP addresses for the Brocade DCX-4S and for both
control processor blades: total three addresses.
20 minutes Ethernet cable for Telnet access.
Refer to the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide.
15 minutes SFP optical transceivers. Fiber optic cables and cable ties.
2-3 hours Fiber optic cables, cable ties, and cable management fingers.
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