Brocade VDX 6730 QuickStart Guide (Supporting VDX 6730-32 and VDX 6730-76) - Manual (Page 3)

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Publication Number: 53-1002315-02
Overview
This Quick Start guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure either
the Brocade VDX 6730-32 or Brocade VDX 6730-76 quickly. For more detailed installation and configuration
instructions, see the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide and the Brocade Network OS Command Reference.
NOTE
Throughout this document, the Brocade VDX 6730 refers to both the Brocade VDX 6730-32 or Brocade VDX 6730-76
and is referred to as the switch.
Items included with the Brocade VDX 6730
The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured Brocade VDX 6730. When you
open the Brocade VDX 6730 packaging, verify that the items are included in the package and that no damage has
occurred during shipping:
• The Brocade VDX 6730 switch, either the 32-port or 76-port version
• One accessory kit, containing the following items:
- Serial cable with an RJ45 connector
- 6 ft. power cords (2)
- Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit
- Brocade 2 GB USB memory device
- Brocade VDX 6730 QuickStart Guide (this publication)
Installation and safety considerations
You can install a Brocade VDX 6730 switch in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
• In an EIA cabinet using a fixed-rail rack mount kit. The optional fixed-rail rack mount kit can be ordered from your
switch retailer. Both the 24”-32” rack depth kit and the 28”-29” rack depth kit will work with the VDX 6730
switch.
• In a Telco rack using a flush mount rack kit. The optional flush mount rack kit for switches can be ordered from
your switch retailer.
• In the iDataplex IBM 15.5-inch depth rack (requires an iDataplex rack mount kit), Brocade part number
60-1001519-01.
Electrical considerations
To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure compliance with the following requirements:
• The primary outlet is 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 Table 1 for more information.