Desktop Installation; Rack Mount Installation - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6430 Hardware Installation Manual

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 6430 or ICX 6450 device on a desktop or other flat
surface.
FIGURE 21 Attaching the adhesive feet
1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the device.
2. Set the device on a flat desktop, table, or shelf near an AC power source. Make sure that adequate
ventilation is provided for the system. A 7.62 cm (3-inch) clearance is recommended on each side.
3. If installing a single device only, go to the "Powering on the system" task. Place each device
squarely on top of the one below.
4. If installing multiple devices, attach the adhesive feet to each device.

Rack mount installation

The devices use stationary mounting when mounted in a rack.
DANGER
Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.
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