Unpacking And Installing The Brocade Dcx-4S - Brocade Communications Systems DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Installation Manual

ATTENTION
To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate power source.
3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis
Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, along
either the port or the nonport side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the cabinet,
or by using patch panels.
4. Ensure that the following is available for configuration of the Brocade DCX-4S:
• Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
• Serial cable (provided)
• Three Ethernet cables (including one spare)
• Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting supportsave output
• A Brocade USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
• SFPs and compatible cables
NOTE
For information about the SFP transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go
to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.
5. Ensure that the air intake vents have a minimum of 2 inches of airspace.
6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees
Fahrenheit) during operation.

Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX-4S

ATTENTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
NOTE
A fully populated Brocade DCX-4S (four FC8-64 port cards, 256 ports) weighs approximately 68 kg (150
lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
When installing this device in a rack, observe the following requirements:
• Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of airspace.
• Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during operation.
1. Unpack and install the Brocade DCX-4S.
a) Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.
b) Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis.
c) Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.Save
d) Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to the
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data (optional)
the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis.
installation location.
Unpacking and installing the Brocade DCX-4S
(Managing cables on page 41).
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