Broadcom Brocade 7850 - Table of Contents

7850-Install-IG101 Installation Guide Brocade
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7850 Extension Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................6
Supported Hardware and Software................................................................................................................................ 6
Notes, Cautions, and Danger Notices........................................................................................................................... 6
Contacting Technical Support for Your Brocade
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Product......................................................................................... 6
Document Feedback........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Device Overview...................................................................................................................................8
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Software Features.................................................................................................... 8
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Hardware Features................................................................................................... 9
Brocade 7850 Extension Switch Configurations...........................................................................................................9
Port-Side View of the Device........................................................................................................................................ 10
Nonport-Side View of the Device................................................................................................................................. 11
Device Management Options........................................................................................................................................ 12
Preparing for Installation.................................................................................................................. 13
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................................................... 13
General Precautions..................................................................................................................................................13
ESD Precautions....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Power Precautions.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Lifting and Weight-Related Precautions................................................................................................................... 15
Laser Precautions..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Facility Requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 16
Quick Installation Checklist.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Shipping Carton Contents.............................................................................................................................................19
Mounting the Device..........................................................................................................................20
Precautions Specific to Mounting................................................................................................................................ 20
Installing the Device as a Standalone Unit................................................................................................................. 21
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit (XBR-R000296).....................................................................................21
Time and Items Required......................................................................................................................................... 22
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Flush-Front Mounting................................................................................................................................................ 24
Attaching the Front Brackets............................................................................................................................. 25
Attaching the Extension Brackets to the Device............................................................................................... 26
Installing the Device in the Rack.......................................................................................................................27
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Extensions................................................................................................ 28
Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts................................................................................................29
Flush-Rear (Recessed) Mounting............................................................................................................................. 30
Attaching the Front Brackets to the Rear of the Device................................................................................... 30
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