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Brocade Universal Two-Post Rack Kit Installation Procedure (Supporting VDX 6740T) User Manual

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Universal Two-Post Rack Kit Installation Procedure

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Contents

This document provides instructions to install a Brocade VDX 6740T (1U)

switch in a two-post telecommunications

(Telco) rack using the Universal Two-Post Rack Kit. The document is organized as follows.

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tool requirements and parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation procedure for flush mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation procedure for mid-mounting the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Introduction

The supported switches are listed in

Table 1

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Installation requirements

Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete this procedure. Note the following requirements to ensure correct installation
and operation:

Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the rack’s weight limits.

Ensure that an electrical branch circuit with the following characteristics is available:

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Required voltage and frequency as indicated in the hardware reference manual (200-230 VAC is always
preferred).

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Protection by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes.

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Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size that conform to the electrical rating on the switch nameplate.

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Grounded outlet compatible with the power cord and installed by a licensed electrician.

Ensure that all equipment installed in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection. Do not
rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.

Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to ensure stability.

Ensure that the air temperature at the fan inlet is less than 40

o

C (104

o

F) during switch operation.

Ensure that the airflow available at the air vents meets the minimum requirements for the switch.

ATTENTION

Install the switch with the airflow aligned with any other switches in the rack. Some switches have airflow running from
port side to fan side and others have the opposite arrangement. Make sure that the airflow for all switches moves in
the same direction to maximize cooling.

TABLE 1

Supported switches

Switch height

Switch model

1U

Brocade VDX 6740T

2U

NA