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Brocade Communications Systems DCX-4S Backbone Installation Procedure
Brocade Communications Systems DCX-4S Backbone Installation Procedure

Brocade Communications Systems DCX-4S Backbone Installation Procedure

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53-1001181-04
August 31, 2009
Port Side Exhaust Kit
Installation Procedure
Supporting Brocade DCX-4S Backbone
53-1001181-04
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August 31, 2009

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  • Page 1 53-1001181-04 August 31, 2009 Port Side Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Supporting Brocade DCX-4S Backbone 53-1001181-04 *53-1001181-04* August 31, 2009...
  • Page 2 United States government. The authors and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, cost, liability, or damages arising from the information contained in this book or the computer programs that accompany it.
  • Page 3 Air flows into the Brocade DCX-4S Backbone through its non-port side and out through the exhaust vent on the side of the unit, The Port-Side Exhaust Mount Kit is designed to route this airflow out the exhaust vents on the port side of the unit while mounted in the equipment cabinet.
  • Page 4: Time Required

    • Ensure that one or two dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available: 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (refer to the corresponding Hardware Reference Manual for additional electrical specifications) Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, according to the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate Grounded outlets are installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords...
  • Page 5: Parts List

    Installing with 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) kit Use the following procedures to install the DCX-4S Backbone in a cabinet with rail-to-rail depth of 27 to 31 in.(68.58 to 78.74 cm). Be sure to use the 27-31 in. Port-Side Exhaust Kit for this installation.
  • Page 6 FIGURE 1 Port-Side Exhaust Kit assembly for 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) cabinets Port Side (Exhaust) 10-32 x .5" 10-32 x .63" 10-32 Clip Nut 6-32 x .25" 10-32 Retainer Nut Alignment Washer 6 of 20 Port Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Publication Number: 53-1001181-04...
  • Page 7: Torque Requirements

    Torque requirements Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the rack mount kit and DCX-4S to the equipment cabinet. TABLE 2 Torque requirements for mounting screws Screw size Torque 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) 8.75 in.-lbs (10 cm-kg) Phillips screw 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) 32 in.-lbs (36.86 cm-kg)
  • Page 8 3. Install the shelf (C in Figure a. The shelf can be adjusted to a length of between 27 and 31 inches (68.58 and 78.74 cm) to accommodate your cabinet size. To lengthen or shorten the shelf, loosen the four 6-32 screws in the four slots on the shelf (I-4 through I-7 in Figure 1 on page 6) and adjust the shelf to the desired length.
  • Page 9 FIGURE 4 Installing air duct into side slot on shelf 5. Install the top-rail assembly (A in Figure 1 on page 6) to the air-duct assembly: Refer to Figure 5 on page a. The top-rail assembly can be adjusted to a length of between 27 and 31 inches (68.58 to 78.74 cm) to fit on the inside of the cabinet rails.
  • Page 10 FIGURE 5 Securing top rail in cabinet. Install screws Install screws Install screws 6. Secure the top-rail assembly to the cabinet with four 10-32 screws, two screws on each end of the top-rail assembly. • For rails with round holes: Use two 10-32 screws with washers (E in Figure 1 on page 6) on each end of the top rail assembly.
  • Page 11 NOTE Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts to secure the DCX-4S to the cabinet are provided in the DCX-4S hardware accessory kit. FIGURE 6 DCX-4S with 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) Port-Side Exhaust Kit installed in cabinet NOTE For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (F in Figure 1 on page...
  • Page 12 Installing with 18-24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) kit Parts list The following parts list refers to items illustrated in Figure 7 on page TABLE 3 Hardware for Port-Side Exhaust Kit for 18-in. to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) cabinets Item Description Quantity...
  • Page 13 FIGURE 7 Port-Side Exhaust Kit assembly for 18 to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) cabinets Port Side (Exhaust) 10-32 x .5" 10-32 x .63" 10-32 Clip Nut 10-32 Retainer Nut Alignment Washer 6-32 x .25" Port Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure 13 of 20 Publication Number: 53-1001181-04...
  • Page 14 Torque requirements Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the rack mount kit and DCX-4S to the equipment cabinet. TABLE 4 Torque requirements for mounting screws Screw size Torque 6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) 8.75 in.-lbs (10 cm-kg) Phillips screw 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) 32 in.-lbs (36.86 cm-kg)
  • Page 15 3. Install the shelf saddle (E in Figure 7 on page 13) to the nonport side of the equipment cabinet .Install the saddle in the same vertical location as where the shelf installs on the port side of the rack. In using “Clip and retainer nut locations on cabinet rails”...
  • Page 16 FIGURE 10 Shelf installed in cabinet Install screws Install screws Port Side (Exhaust) NOTE For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the front rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (H and I in Figure 7 on page 13).
  • Page 17 FIGURE 11 Installing air duct into side slot on shelf 6. Install the top-rail inner bracket to the top-rail assembly: a. Determine the size of the top-rail inner bracket that you will need to install on the top rail so that the top rail will fit on the inside of the equipment cabinet rails.
  • Page 18 Install DCX-4S in cabinet 1. Ensure that the door is removed from the port side of the DCX-4S. For instructions, refer to the corresponding DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual. 2. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level.
  • Page 19 (H and I in Figure 7 on page 13). Also refer to Figure 8 on page 6. Install the DCX-4S door and required cable management system using instructions in the DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual. Port Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure 19 of 20...
  • Page 20 20 of 20 Port Exhaust Kit Installation Procedure Publication Number: 53-1001181-04...