Brocade VDX 6740 Hardware Reference Manual (Supporting VDX 6740, VDX 6740T, and VDX 6740T-1G) - Manual (Page 19)

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Chapter
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Brocade VDX 6740 Installation
In this chapter
• Items included with the Brocade VDX 6740 switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Installation and safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
• Standalone installation for the Brocade VDX 6740 switches. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Rack installation options for the Brocade VDX 6740 switches . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Providing power to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Verifying operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Items included with the Brocade VDX 6740 switches
The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured Brocade VDX
6740. When you open the Brocade VDX 6740 packaging, verify that the items are included in the
package and that no damage has occurred during shipping.
• The Brocade VDX 6740 switch, Brocade VDX 6740T switch, or Brocade VDX 6740T-1G switch
• Transceivers and cables as ordered
• One accessory kit, containing the following items:
- Serial cable with an RJ-45 connector (Brocade VDX 6740) or a mini-USB connector
(Brocade VDX 6740T and Brocade VDX 6740T-1G)
- 6 ft. power cords (2)
- Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit
- 2 GB USB drive
- China RoHS hazardous/toxic substance content chart
- EULA/Read-Me document
- Web pointer card for documentation
Installation and safety considerations
You can install the Brocade VDX 6740T and Brocade VDX 6740T-1G switches in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
• For the Brocade VDX 6740:
- In a four-post EIA rack using a port-side flush mount rack mount kit.
- In a Telco rack using either a port-side flush mount or mid-mount rack kit.