Time And Items Required - Brocade Communications Systems Brocade 300 Quick Start Manual

Overview
This QuickStart guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure a
Brocade 5000 switch quickly. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, refer to the Brocade 5000
Hardware Reference Manual.
You can install the Brocade 5000 in the following ways:
As a standalone unit on a flat surface, as described in this document.
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In an EIA cabinet using the Mounting Ears provided with the switch. For detailed instructions, refer to the
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Brocade 5000 Rack Mounting Ears Installation Procedure.
In an EIA cabinet using the Fixed Rack Mount Kit (optional). For detailed instructions, refer to the Brocade Fixed
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Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
In an EIA cabinet using the Slide Rack Mount Kit (optional). For detailed instructions, refer to the Brocade Slide
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Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
Refer to the following sections of this guide for specific information:

"Time and Items Required"

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"Site Planning and Safety Guidelines"
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"Items Included with the Brocade 5000"
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"Installing the Brocade 5000 in an EIA Cabinet"
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"Configuring the Brocade 5000"
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Time and Items Required
Table 1 lists the main installation tasks for the Brocade 5000 switch and the estimated time required . These time
estimates assume a prepared installation site and appropriate power and network connectivity.
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