Brocade Flush Mount Rack Kit User Manual

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Flush Mount Rack Kit

Installation Procedure

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Supporting the Brocade VDX 6710-54, VDX 6720-24, VDX 6720-60, VDX
6730-32, VDX 6730-76, and VDX 6740

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Document History

Document Title Publication Number Summary of Changes Date

Flush Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure 53-1002127-01 New document December 2010

Flush Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure 53-1002127-02 Added support for VDX

6710 and VDX 6730
models

Flush Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure 53-10002127-03 Added support for VDX

6740 model

Flush Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure 53-1002127-04 Removed reference to

6-32 x 1/4-in. flathead
Phillips screw as they are
not shipped.

September 2011

July 2013

July 2014

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Contents

This document provides instructions to install a Brocade VDX 6710-54 (1U), VDX 6720-24 (1U), VDX 6730-32 (1U),
VDX 6720-60 (2U), VDX 6730-76 (2U), or VDX 6740 (1U)
Flush Mount Kit. The document is organized as follows.

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

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

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

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Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

switch in a telecommunications (Telco) rack using the

Introduction

The supported switches are listed in Table 1.

TABLE 1

Switch height Switch model

1U Brocade VDX 6710-54

2U Brocade VDX 6720-60

Supported switches

Brocade VDX 6720-24
Brocade VDX 6730-32
Brocade VDX 6740

Brocade VDX 6730-76

Installation requirements

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to ensure stability.

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Ensure that the air temperature at the fan inlet is less than 40oC (104oF) during switch operation.

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

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