Preparing The Installation Site; Cabling Infrastructure; Installation Location; Installing The Device - Brocade Communications Systems LS-STK Installation Manual

Preparing the installation site

Cabling infrastructure

Ensure that the proper cabling is installed at the site. Refer to
or visit www.brocade.com for a summary of supported cabling types and their specifications.

Installation location

Before installing the device, plan the location and orientation relative to other devices and
equipment. Devices can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be
sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
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Installing the device

You can install Brocade devices on a desktop or in an equipment rack.
DANGER
Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.
DANGER
Mount the devices in the lowest possible slots in a rack or cabinet. Place the heaviest device at
the bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.
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Maintain temperatures within 0 to 50  C (32 to 122  F) and humidity levels within 5% to 95%,
non-condensing.
Allow a minimum of 3 inches of space between the sides and the back of the device and walls
or other obstructions for proper air flow.
Allow at least 3 inches of space at the front and back of the device for the twisted pair, fiber
optic, and power cables.
Be accessible for installing, cabling, and maintaining the devices.
Allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.
Allow twisted pair cable to always be routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures,
and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters.
Allow the device to be connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to
240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of each device and is powered from an
independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, a filter or surge suppressor is
recommended.
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