Installing The Device; Desktop Installation - Brocade Communications Systems ICX 6430 Hardware Installation Manual

Installing the device

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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.
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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.
Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the external power supply. Refer to
installation on page 54.
FIGURE 43 Attaching the adhesive feet to the ICX 6400-EPS1500
Set the external power supply on a flat surface near an AC power source, making sure there are
at least 5.08 cm (2 in.) of space on all sides for proper airflow.
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