Rack-Mount Installation Considerations; Installing The Device; Desktop Installation - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6430 Installation Manual

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Installing the device

Rack-mount installation considerations

Before mounting the external power supply in a rack, consider the following factors:
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Installing the device

You can install the device on a desktop or in an equipment rack.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at
the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.

Desktop installation

Complete the following steps to install the ICX 6400-EPS1500 on a desktop or other flat surface.
1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the external power supply. Refer to
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2. Set the external power supply on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure there are
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Temperature: Because the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than the
ambient room temperature, check that the rack-environment temperature is within the
specified operating temperature range.
Mechanical loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted device.
Circuit overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.
Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded.
Attaching the adhesive feet to the ICX 6400-EPS1500
at least 5.08 cm (2 in.) of space on all sides for proper airflow.
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Figure 44.
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