Brocade 7800 Extension Switch Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 19)

Installing and configuring the Brocade 7800
● Installation and safety considerations............................................................................. 19
● Installation Precautions................................................................................................... 20
● Items included with the Brocade 7800 Extension Switch................................................21
● Setting up the Brocade 7800 Extension Switch as a standalone unit............................. 22
● Installing in an EIA rack...................................................................................................22
● Initial setup of the Brocade 7800.....................................................................................22
● Recommendations for cable management..................................................................... 31
Installation and safety considerations
You can install the Brocade 7800 in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
• In an EIA rack using the fixed rack mount kit, slide rack mount kit, or the mid-mount rack kit.
To install and operate the Brocade 7800 successfully, ensure that the following requirements are met:
• The primary AC input is 100-240 VAC (Brocade 7800 autosenses input voltage), 47-63 Hz.200-240
VAC is recommended.
• The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in accordance with
local electrical codes.
• The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating on the
Brocade 7800 nameplate.
For power supply information, see Power supply specifications on page 46 .
To ensure adequate cooling, install the Brocade 7800 with the nonport side, which contains the air
intake vents, facing a cool-air aisle.
CAUTION
Make sure the airflow around the front, sides, and back of the device is not restricted.
Verify that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 400° C (104° F) and that the ambient humidity
remains between 20% and 85% while the Brocade 7800 is operating.
CAUTION
Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might
exceed 40°C (104°F).
If installing the Brocade 7800 in a rack.
• The rack must be a standard EIA rack.
• Plan a rack space that is 1U (1.75 in.; 4.44 cm), 19 in. (48.3 cm) wide, and at least 24 in. (61cm)
deep.
• Ground all equipment in the rack through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain ground at
all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
• Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis.
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