Brocade Universal Two-Post Rack Kit Installation Guide

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22 July 2013

Universal Two-Post
Rack Kit

Installation Procedure

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Supporting the Brocade VDX 6740T

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Universal Two-Post Rack Kit Installation
Procedure

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Contents

ATTENTION

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.

TABLE 1 Supported switches

Switch height Switch model

1U Brocade VDX 6740T

2U NA

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:

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

preferred).

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

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

- 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

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

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.

o

C (104oF) during switch operation.

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Tool requirements and parts list

ATTENTION

NOTE

The following items are required to install a switch using the universal two-post rack kit:

• Clamps or other means of temporarily supporting the switch in the rack.

• Phillips #2 torque screwdriver

Use the screws specified for use with the switch. Longer screws can damage the switch.

Ensure that the items listed and illustrated in Figure 1 are included in the kit.

1 Front brackets (2) 5 Screw, 8-32 x 5/16-in., flathead Phillips (16)
2 Rear brackets, 3-5 inch post (2) 6 Screw, 6-32 x 1/4-in., panhead Phillips (8)
3 Rear brackets, 5-6 inch post (2) 7 Screw, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips (8)
4 Screw, 8-32 x 5/16-in., panhead Phillips (8) 8 Retainer nut, 10-32 (8)

FIGURE 1 Items in the universal two-post rack kit

Installation procedure for flush mounting

The illustrations for this procedure show a two-post rack with narrow posts (3- to 5-inch) as an example.

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ATTENTION

The switch must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure.

Complete these tasks to install the switch in a rack:

• “Attaching front brackets to the switch”

• “Attaching front brackets to the rack”

• “Attaching rear brackets to the rack”

• “Attaching rear brackets to the switch”

Attaching front brackets to the switch

Complete the following steps to attach the front brackets to the switch.

1. Position the right front bracket with the flat side against the right side of the switch as shown in Figure 2.

2. Insert four 8-32 x 5/16-in. flathead screws through the top and bottom holes of the two vertically aligned series
of holes in the bracket and then into the pair of holes on the side of the switch.

3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left front bracket to the left side of the switch.

4. Tighten all 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs. (17 cm-kgs).

1 Switch 3 Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., flathead Phillips
2 Front brackets, right and left

FIGURE 2 Attaching the front brackets

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Attaching front brackets to the rack

Complete the following steps to install the switch in the rack.

1. Position the switch in the rack (Figure 3), providing temporary support under the switch until the rack kit is fully
secured to the rack.

2. Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts as
shown in Figure 3. Use the top and bottom holes in the bracket.

3. Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts.

4. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lbs. (29 cm-kgs).

1 Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips 2 Retainer nuts, 10-32

FIGURE 3 Attaching front brackets to a rack

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Attaching rear brackets to the rack

Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the rack.

1. Select the proper length bracket for your post width. If your posts are three to five inches wide, use the brackets

marked 3-5 INCH. If your posts are five to six inches wide, use the brackets marked 5-6 INCH.

2. Position the right rear bracket in the right rear of the switch as shown in Figure 4.

3. Attach the brackets to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts. Use the top

and bottom holes in the bracket.

4. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left rack upright.

5. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lbs. (29 cm-kgs).

1 Retainer nuts, 10-32 3 Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips
2Rear brackets

FIGURE 4 Attaching the rear brackets to a rack

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Attaching rear brackets to the switch

NOTE

ATTENTION

Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the switch.

1. Align the right rear bracket to the right rear of the switch and using four 8-32 x 5/16-in. panhead screws, attach
the bracket to the switch as shown in Figure 5. Be sure to insert the screws through the upper and lower slots in
the bracket.

2. Align the left rear bracket to the left rear of the switch and using four 8-32 x 5/16-in. panhead screws, attach
the bracket to the switch. Again, use the upper and lower slots in the bracket.

3. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs. (17 cm-kgs).

1 Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., panhead Phillips

FIGURE 5 Attaching the rear bracket to the switch

Installation procedure for mid-mounting the switch

The illustrations for this procedure show a two-post rack with narrow posts (3- to 5-inch) as an example.

The switch must be turned off and disconnected from the fabric during this procedure.

Complete these tasks to install the switch in a rack:

• “Attaching front brackets to the switch”

• “Attaching front brackets to the rack”

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• “Attaching rear brackets to the rack”

• “Attaching rear brackets to the switch”

Attaching front brackets to the switch

Complete the following steps to attach the front brackets to the switch.

1. Position the right front bracket with the flat side against the right side of the switch as shown in Figure 6.

2. Insert four 8-32 x 5/16-in. flathead screws through the top and bottom holes of the vertically aligned series of

holes in the bracket and then into the pair of holes on the side of the switch.

3. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left front bracket to the left side of the switch.

4. Tighten all 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs. (17 cm-kgs).

1 Switch 3 Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., flathead Phillips
2 Front brackets, right and left

FIGURE 6 Attaching the front brackets

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Attaching front brackets to the rack

Complete the following steps to install the switch in the rack.

1. Position the switch in the rack (Figure 7), providing temporary support under the switch until the rail kit is fully
secured to the rack.

2. Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts as
shown in Figure 7.

3. Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts.

4. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lbs. (29 cm-kgs).

1 Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips 2 Retainer nuts, 10-32

FIGURE 7 Attaching front brackets to a rack

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Attaching rear brackets to the rack

Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the rack.

1. Select the proper length bracket for your post width. If your posts are three to five inches wide, use the brackets

marked 3-5 INCH. If your posts are five to six inches wide, use the brackets marked 5-6 INCH.

2. Position the right rear bracket in the right rear of the switch as shown in Figure 8. Whether you are using the 3-5

inch or 5-6 inch bracket, the rear end of the bracket will be flush with the back of the switch.

3. Attach the brackets to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer nuts.

4. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to attach the left rear bracket to the left rack upright.

5. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lbs. (29 cm-kgs).

1 Retainer nuts, 10-32 3 Screws, 10-32 x 5/8-in., panhead Phillips
2 Rear brackets, right (left side similar)

FIGURE 8 Attaching the rear brackets to a rack

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Attaching rear brackets to the switch

Complete the following steps to attach the rear brackets to the switch.

1. Align the right rear bracket to the right rear of the switch and using four 8-32 x 5/16-in. panhead screws, attach
the bracket to the switch as shown in Figure 9. Be sure to insert the screws through the upper and lower slots in
the bracket.

2. Align the left rear bracket to the left rear of the switch and using four 8-32 x 5/16-in. panhead screws, attach
the bracket to the switch. Again, use the upper and lower slots in the bracket.

3. Tighten all the 8-32 x 5/16-in. screws to a torque of 15 in-lbs. (17 cm-kgs).

1 Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., panhead Phillips

FIGURE 9 Attaching the rear bracket to the switch

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