Preparing the installation site, Cabling infrastructure, Installation location – Brocade ICX 6450 Stackable Switches Hardware Installation Guide User Manual
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Preparing the installation site
Before installing the device, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment.
Cabling infrastructure
Ensure that the proper cabling is installed at the site. For information about supported SFP and SFP+
transceivers and cable lengths and types, refer to the following Brocade
Installation location
Devices can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface.
The site should meet the following requirements:
•
Maintain the operating environment as specified in the section
on
page 89.
•
Allow a minimum of 7.62 cm (3 in.) of space between the front and the back of the device and
walls or other obstructions for proper airflow.
•
Allow at least 7.62 cm (3 in.) of space at the front and back of the device for the twisted-pair, fiber-
optic, and power cabling.
•
The site should be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices.
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Allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.
•
Allow for twisted-pair cables to be routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and
other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters.
•
Allow for the unit to be connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to 240
VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 ft) of each device, and is powered from an independent circuit
breaker. As with any equipment, a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.
•
Some combinations of intake and exhaust airflows may not be compatible with your environment.
•
For a 2-post rail mount configuration, order the appropriate mounting kit and refer to the kit
documentation.
Rack-mount installation considerations
Before mounting the device in a rack, ensure that the following rack-mount installation requirements
are met:
•
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. (Refer to
on page 89.)
•
Mechanical loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted unit.
•
Circuit overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.
•
Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded.
Installing the device
You can install the device on a desktop or in an equipment rack.
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