Brocade 7800 Extension Switch Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 31)

Brocade recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete
configuration is available for downloading to a replacement Brocade 7800. For specific instructions
about how to back up the configuration, see the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. The switchShow ,
fabricShow , and configUpload commands are described in detail in the Fabric OS Command
Reference
Recommendations for cable management
Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways, such as by using cable channels or patch
panels. Note the following recommendations:
• Plan cable management before installing the Brocade 7800 in a rack.
• Leave at least one meter (three feet) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and
replace the Brocade 7800, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables
from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.
NOTE
A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 in. under full tensile load and 1.2 in. with
no tensile load. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they are easily
overtightened.
Recommendations for cable management
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