Table 3. Facility Requirements
Type Requirements
Electrical • Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specied by the electrical
rating on the switch nameplate.
• Circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local
electrical codes.
See the Technical Specications for complete power supply specications.
Thermal • Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40°C (104°F) while the switch is
operating.
Rack (when rack-
mounted)
• All equipment in the rack grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection.
• Additional weight of the switch not to exceed the rack’s weight limits.
• Rack secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement.
Quick installation checklist
This checklist provides a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to
the point where the device comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the
suggested order ensures successful installation. Brocade recommends that you print this checklist and
take it to the installation site.
Pre-installation tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and
site preparation ensures seamless installation, especially when installing multiple devices.
Table 4. Installation prerequisites
Task Task details or additional information Complet
ed
Unpack the device. Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your
shipment. Refer to “ Shipping carton contents” on page 9.
Gather necessary components
and required tools.
Review the time and items that are required at the beginning of
each chapter toensure that you have gathered all the necessary
components that are required for the following installation tasks:
• Chapter 3, “Mounting the switch,” on page 10
• Chapter 7, “Power Supply Assemblies,” on page 55
• Chapter 8, “Fan Assemblies,” on page 61
• Chapter 5, “Installing Transceivers and Cables,” on page 41
Review the safety precautions. Refer to “Safety precautions” on page 5. For translations, refer to
“Caution notices” on page xi at the end of this guide.
Plan the installation. Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in
a rack. For rack installation, obtain the appropriate rack mount kit.
Refer to Chapter 3, “Mounting the switch,” on page 10.
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