Power specifications, Table 3 – Brocade Communications Systems Brocade VDX 8770-4 User Manual
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Preparing for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 installation
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Location close to the switch and easily accessible
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Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords
DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch, make
sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations
for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used
safely with the switch.
3. Plan for cable management before installing the switch.
Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the switch, to
either side of the switch, through cable channels on the sides of the rack, or by using patch
panels.
4. Ensure that the following items are available for configuration of the Brocade VDX 8770-4:
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Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
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Console (serial) cable (provided)
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Ethernet cables (not provided)
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Either access to an FTP server or a Brocade USB device for backing up the switch
configuration or collecting supportsave output data (optional)
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Transceivers (copper and optical) and compatible cables and direct-attach cables if
needed
5. Brocade strongly recommends that devices be installed in environments that have minimal
dust and airborne contaminants.
6. Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) of airspace.
7. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40°C (104°F) during
operation.
Power specifications
Power for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 can be supplied with either AC- or DC-based 3000 watt power
supplies. The Brocade VDX 8770-4 has room for up to four power supplies.
shows the basic power specifications for each power supply.
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TABLE 3
Power specifications
Specification
Value for 3000W AC power supply
Value for 3000W DC power supply
Input rating
16A
70A
Input voltage
200–240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 16.0 Amp
maximum
-48 VDC
Operating range
180 ot 264 VAC
-40 to -60 VDC