Mounting The Device; Mounting Options; Mounting Precautions - Broadcom Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone Hardware Installation Manual

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Mounting the Device

Mounting options

This device can be installed as a standalone unit on a flat surface or mounted a 19-inch Electronic Industries Association
(EIA) or two-post telecommunications (TELCO)equipment rack.
The following rack mount kits can be used for the Brocade DCX 8510-4. Refer to the appropriate instructions in this guide
for installation.
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8U Chassis 27-31 Inch Rail Rack Kit for Four-Post Racks - XBR-DCX4S-0120.
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8U Chassis Mid-Mount Rack Kit for Two-Post Racks - XBR-DCX4S-0126.
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8U Chassis Airflow Diversion and Port Side Exhaust Kit for Four-Post Racks (27-31 inch) - XBR-DCX4S-0121.
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8U Chassis Airflow Diversion and Port Side Exhaust Kit (18-24 inch) for Four-Post Racks - XBR-DCX4S-0130.
NOTE
These rack mount kits are supported at the date of this Hardware Installation Guide. For the latest support
information, contact your Brocade representative.

Mounting precautions

Ensure that the following amount of space is available in the rack.
NOTE
1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 inches).
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9 rack units (9U) high.
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8 rack units (8U) high, if you do not use the Port Side Exhaust Kit.
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61.29 cm (24.09 inch) deep.
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43.74 cm (17.22 inch) wide.
The following general precautions for mounting the device.
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met.
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Plan to install the device with the nonport side facing the air-intake aisle. The device can be installed facing either
direction, if serviceability and cooling requirements are met.
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Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of airspace.
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Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during operation.
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Use a hydraulic lift or assisted lift that can raise a minimum of 140 cm (55 in.), with a minimum capacity of 115 kg (254
lb). Refer to the Brocade DCX 8510 Backbone Technical Specification for the weight of your device, fully populated
with the required blades.
CAUTION
Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are not designed to support the weight of the module,
which can fall and be damaged.
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front and back of the device is not restricted.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the bottom and
progressively place lighter devices above.
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