Brocade DCX-4S QuickStart Guide
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Publication Number: 53-1001192-03
Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, along either the port
or the nonport side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the cabinet, or by using patch panels.
4. Ensure that the following is available for configuration of the Brocade DCX-4S:
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Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
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Serial cable (provided)
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Three Ethernet cables
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Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting supportsave output data
(optional)
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A Brocade USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
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SFPs and compatible cables
NOTE
For information about the SFP transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go to
http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.
5. Ensure that the air intake vents have a minimum of 2 inches of airspace.
6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit)
during operation.
CAUTION
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Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
NOTE
A fully populated Brocade DCX-4S (eight FC8-48 port cards, 384 ports) weighs approximately
104 kg (228 lbs)
and
requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
Items included with the Brocade DCX-4S
The Brocade DCX-4S ships with the following:
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Brocade DCX-4S chassis, populated with:
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Control processor blades (CP8)
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Core switch blades (CR4S-8)
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Port blades, application blades, and encryption blades (included based on customer specification)
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Blade slot filler panels (for slots not filled by blades)
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Port side exhaust kit
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WWN cards
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WWN bezel (logo plate)
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Power supplies
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Power supply filler panel (included if there is only one power supply)
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Blower assemblies
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Vertical cable management fingers
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Chassis door