Brocade VDX 6730 Hardware Reference Manual (Supporting VDX 6730-32 and VDX 6730-76) - Manual (Page 27)

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Chapter
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Brocade VDX 6730 Installation
In this chapter
• Items included with the Brocade VDX 6730 switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Installation and safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6730 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6730 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Providing power to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Verifying operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Items included with the Brocade VDX 6730 switches
The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured Brocade VDX
6730. When you open the Brocade VDX 6730 packaging, verify that the items are included in the
package and that no damage has occurred during shipping:
• The Brocade VDX 6730 switch, either the 32-port or 76-port version
• One accessory kit, containing the following items:
- Serial cable with an RJ45 connector
- 6 ft. power cords (2)
- Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit
- Brocade 2 GB USB memory device
- Brocade VDX 6730 QuickStart Guide
Installation and safety considerations
You can install a Brocade VDX 6730 switch in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
• In an EIA cabinet using a four-post fixed-rail rack mount kit. The optional fixed-rail rack mount
kit can be ordered from your switch retailer. Both the 24”-32” rack depth kit and the 28”-29”
rack depth kit will work with the Brocade VDX 6730 switch.
• In a Telco rack using a flush mount rack kit for switches. The optional flush mount rack kit for
switches can be ordered from your switch retailer.
• In a Telco rack using a mid-mount rack kit. The optional mid-mount rack kit for switches can be
ordered from your switch retailer.
• In the iDataplex IBM 15.5-inch depth rack (requires an iDataplex rack mount kit), Brocade part
number 60-1001519-01.