Brocade Communications Systems Extension Switch 7800 - Manual (Page 19)

Brocade 7800 Extension Switch Hardware Reference Manual 7
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Chapter
2
Installing and configuring the Brocade 7800
In this chapter
• “Installation and safety considerations,” next
• “Items included with the Brocade 7800 Extension Switch” on page 8
• “Setting up the Brocade 7800 Extension Switch as a standalone unit” on page 9
• “Installing in an EIA cabinet” on page 9
• “Initial setup of the Brocade 7800” on page 9
• “Recommendations for cable management” on page 19
Installation and safety considerations
You can install the Brocade 7800 in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface. For instructions and more information, see “Setting up
the Brocade 7800 Extension Switch as a standalone unit” on page 9.
• In an EIA cabinet using the fixed rack mount kit, slide rack mount kit, or the mid-mount rack kit.
For more information, see
“Installing in an EIA cabinet” on page 9.
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 30.
To ensure adequate cooling, install the Brocade 7800 with the nonport side, which contains the air
intake vents, facing a cool-air aisle.
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.
If installing the Brocade 7800 in a cabinet:
• The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet.
• Plan a cabinet 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 cabinet 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.