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About This Document

In this chapter

How this document is organized

This document is organized to help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as
possible.
The document contains the following components:
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Supported hardware and software

This document is specific to the Brocade VDX 6740, Brocade VDX 6740T, and Brocade VDX
6740T-1G under Network OS v4.1.0 and later.
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How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
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Supported hardware and software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
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Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
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Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
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Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
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Getting technical help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
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Document feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Chapter 1, "Brocade VDX 6740 Introduction"
switch.
Chapter 2, "Brocade VDX 6740 Installation"
switch into your network.
Chapter 3, "Brocade VDX 6740 Configuration"
get the switch up and running.
Chapter 4, "Brocade VDX 6740 Operation"
using the switch.
Chapter 5, "Brocade VDX 6740 FRU Replacement Procedures"
removing and replacing the field-replaceable units (FRUs), including the fan assemblies and
power supplies.
Appendix A, "Brocade VDX 6740 Specifications"
and general specifications.
provides an overview of the Brocade VDX 6740
provides the information needed to install the
lays out the tasks and commands necessary to
discusses the day-to-day operational procedures for
provides procedures for
provides tables of physical, environmental,
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