Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 34)

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CAUTION
The Brocade VDX 8770-4 with DC power sources are intended for installation in restricted access
areas only. A restricted access area is a location where access can be gained only by service
personnel through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
TABLE 3 Installation tasks, time, and items required
Installation task Time estimate Items required
Site preparation and unpacking Brocade
VDX 8770-4 30 minutes #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Pallet jack.
Hydraulic lift or assisted lift, able to raise to a
minimum of 140 cm (55 in.), with a minimum
capacity of 113 kg (250 lb). A fully loaded
version of the Brocade VDX 8770-4 weighs
86.18 kg (190 lbs).
Installing the rack mount kit or the VDX
8770-4 Four-Post Flush and Recessed
Mount Intake Air Duct Rack Kit 30 minutes
Refer to the proper rack mount kit instructions
for your specific rack.
Mounting and securing Brocade VDX
8770-4 in the rack 30 minutes
Inserting modules and power supplies 5-10 minutes per
unit Management modules, switch fabric modules,
line cards, power supplies (AC or DC).
Installing power cables and powering on
the Brocade VDX 8770-4 20 minutes Power cables (provided in the Brocade VDX
8770-4 accessory kit).
Establishing a serial connection, logging on
to the Brocade VDX 8770-4, and
configuring the IP addresses 20 minutes Serial cable (also called the console cable -
provided in the accessory kit).
Workstation computer with a serial (console)
port or terminal server port and a terminal
emulator application (such as HyperTerminal).
Ethernet IP addresses for the Brocade VDX
8770-4 switch and for management modules:
total two or three addresses, depending on the
number of management modules installed.
Installing an Ethernet cable, opening a
Telnet session, and configuring the
Brocade VDX 8770-4 date and time and
additional system parameters. Verify and
back up configuration. 20 minutes Ethernet cabling (optional) for Telnet access.
Refer to the Network OS Administrator’s Guide.
Installing transceivers as needed 30-60 minutes (up
to 30 seconds per
transceiver) Copper and optical transceivers and
direct-attach cables as needed.
Attaching cables, cable ties, and cable
guides 2-3 hours Cables, cable ties, and cable management
finger assemblies.