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Brocade Communications Systems FCX Series Step-By-Step Guide

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DATA CENTER CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Configuring an iSCSI SAN Using Brocade FCX Switches 5
The site should meet the following requirements:
Maintain temperatures within 0 to 40
ο
C (32 to 104
ο
F) and humidity levels within 5% to 95%, non-
condensing.
Allow a minimum of 3 in. of space between the sides and the back of the device and walls or other
obstructions for proper air flow.
Allow at least 3 in. of space at the front and back of the device for the twisted-pair, fiber-optic, and
power cabling.
Allow accessibility for installing, cabling, and maintaining the devices.
Allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible.
Allow for twisted-pair Ethernet cables to always be routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting
fixtures, and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters.
Allow for the unit to be connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 110 to 240 VAC,
50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of each device, and is powered from an independent circuit
breaker. As with any equipment, a filter or surge suppressor is recommended.
Rack Installation
As noted in the previous section, Brocade FCX switches can be installed on a desktop or in an equipment
rack. Due to the density of devices and associated power, cooling, and safety requirements, Brocade
recommends installing the switches in a rack. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this section for proper
rack installation.
Before mounting a switch in a rack, pay particular attention to the following factors:
Temperature. Since the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than the ambient room
temperature, ensure that the rack-environment temperature is within the specified operating
temperature range. For details, refer to the Operating Environment” section in the Brocade FCX
Installation Guide.
Mechanical loading. Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted unit.
Circuit overloading. Ensure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.
Grounding. Rack-mounted equipment must be properly grounded. Particular attention should be given
to supply connections rather than direct connections to the mains.

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Brocade Communications Systems FCX Series Specifications

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BrandBrocade Communications Systems
ModelFCX Series
CategorySwitch
LanguageEnglish

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