Brocade Communications Systems Extension Switch 7800 - Manual (Page 31)

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Installing and configuring the Brocade 7800
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This command uploads the switch configuration to the server, making it available for
downloading to a replacement switch if necessary.
Brocade recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a
complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement Brocade 7800. For
specific instructions about how to back up the configuration, see the Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide. The switchShow, fabricShow, and configUpload commands are
described in detail in the Fabric OS Command Reference.
Recommendations for cable management
Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways, such as by using cable channels or
patch panels. Note the following recommendations:
• Plan cable management before installing the Brocade 7800 in a rack.
• Leave at least one meter (three feet) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to
remove and replace the Brocade 7800, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and
helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius.
CAUTION
A 50-micron cable should not be bent to a radius less than 2 in. under full tensile load and
1.2 in. with no tensile load. Tie wraps are not recommended for optical cables because they
are easily overtightened.