Electrical Considerations; Environmental Considerations; Rack Considerations - Brocade Communications Systems Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual

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Installation and safety considerations
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NOTE
For the Brocade VDX 6740T and Brocade VDX 6740T-1G, be sure to keep the vents on the sides near
the front of the switch are unobstructed.
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.

Electrical considerations

To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure compliance with the following requirements:
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Environmental considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental
requirements are met:
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Rack considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch in a rack, ensure the following rack
requirements are met:
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For the Brocade VDX 6740T and Brocade VDX 6740T-1G:
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In a four-post EIA rack using a port-side flush mount or a non-port-side flush mount
universal fixed-rail rack mount kit.
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In a Telco rack using a port-side flush mount or mid-mount universal rack kit.
The primary outlets are correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in
accordance with local electrical codes.
The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating
on the switch nameplate.
The power supply standards are met. Refer to
Because the Brocade VDX 6740 switches can be ordered with fans that move air either front to
back (exhaust) or back to front (intake), be sure to orient your switch with the airflow pattern of
any other devices in the rack. All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to
avoid intake of exhaust air.
For the Brocade VDX 6740 - A maximum flow of 43.7 cubic meters/hour (25.7 cubic
feet/minute) at the intake vents.
For the Brocade VDX 6740T and Brocade VDX 6740T-1G - A maximum flow of 83.8 cubic
meters/hour (49.3 cubic feet/minute) at the intake vents.
The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40
The rack must be a standard EIA rack.
The rack space required is one rack unit (1U) 44.45 mm (1.75 in.) high and 482.60 mm (19
in.) wide.
Table 12 for more information.
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C (104 F) while the switch is operating.
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