Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.1.0.0-040GR and later) - Manual (Page 16)

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Hardware overview
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Physical specifications
The physical dimensions and operating parameters of the Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller
include:
A power cord is not supplied with a Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller. Use only a correctly
rated power cord certified for the country of operation
.
Power protection
To best protect the switch from unexpected power surges or other power-related problems, ensure
the switch installation meets the following guidelines:
• If possible, use a dedicated circuit to protect data processing equipment. Commercial
electrical contractors are familiar with wiring for data processing equipment and can help with
the load balancing of dedicated circuits.
• Install surge protection. Use a surge protection device between the electricity source and the
switch.
• Install an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). A UPS provides continuous power during a
power outage. Some UPS devices have integral surge protection. UPS equipment requires
periodic maintenance to ensure reliability.
Cabling requirements
• A minimum of one category 6 Ethernet cables (not supplied) are required to connect the switch
to the LAN and WLAN. The cable(s) are used with the Ethernet ports on the front panel of the
switch.
NOTE
On a Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller, Brocade recommends connecting via the
Management Ethernet (ME) interface to better ensure secure and easier management. The ME
interface is connected to the management VLAN, and is therefore separate from production VLANs.
NOTE
On the Brocade Mobility RFS7000-GR Controller, the Uplink (UP) port is the preferred method of
connecting the switch to the network. The Uplink port has its own dedicated 1Gbps connection
which is unaffected by internal traffic across the GE ports.
The console cable included with the switch connects the switch to a computer running a serial
terminal emulator program to access the switch’s Command Line Interface (CLI) for initial
configuration. An initial configuration is described within the Installation Guide shipped with each
switch.
Width 440mm (17.32 in)
Height 44.45mm (1.75 in)
Depth 390.8mm (15.38 in)
Weight 6.12 Kg (13.5 lbs)
Operating Temperature 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Operating Humidity 5% - 85% RH, non-condensing