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Flush Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure

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Contents

This document provides instructions to install a Brocade VDX 6710-54 (1U), VDX 6720-24 (1U), VDX 6730-32 (1U), 
VDX 6720-60 (2U), VDX 6730-76 (2U), or VDX 6740 (1U)

 

switch in a telecommunications (Telco) rack using the 

Flush Mount Kit. The document is organized as follows.

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3

Installation requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3

Tool requirements and parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

Installation procedure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5

Introduction

The supported switches are listed in 

Table 1

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Installation requirements

Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete this procedure. Note the following requirements to ensure correct installation 
and operation:

Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the rack’s weight limits.

Ensure that an electrical branch circuit with the following characteristics is available:

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Required voltage and frequency as indicated in the hardware reference manual (200-230 VAC is always 
preferred).

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Protection by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes.

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Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size that conform to the electrical rating on the switch nameplate.

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Grounded outlet compatible with the power cord and installed by a licensed electrician.

Ensure that all equipment installed in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection. Do not 
rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.

Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to ensure stability.

Ensure that the air temperature at the fan inlet is less than 40

o

C (104

o

F) during switch operation.

Ensure that the airflow available at the air vents meets the minimum requirements for the switch.

TABLE 1

Supported switches

Switch height

Switch model

1U

Brocade VDX 6710-54
Brocade VDX 6720-24
Brocade VDX 6730-32
Brocade VDX 6740

2U

Brocade VDX 6720-60
Brocade VDX 6730-76

Summary of Contents for VDX 6710-54

Page 1: ...53 1002127 03 22 July 2013 53 1002127 03 53 1002127 03 Flush Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure Supporting the Brocade VDX 6710 54 VDX 6720 24 VDX 6720 60 VDX 6730 32 VDX 6730 76 and VDX 6740 ...

Page 2: ...cribed by this document may contain open source software covered by the GNU General Public License or other open source license agreements To find out which open source software is included in Brocade products view the licensing terms applicable to the open source software and obtain a copy of the programming source code please visit http www brocade com support oscd Brocade Communications Systems...

Page 3: ... is available Required voltage and frequency as indicated in the hardware reference manual 200 230 VAC is always preferred Protection by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes Supply circuit line fusing and wire size that conform to the electrical rating on the switch nameplate Grounded outlet compatible with the power cord and installed by a licensed electrician Ensure that a...

Page 4: ... install a switch using the mid mount rack kit Clamps or other means of temporarily supporting the switch in the rack Phillips 2 torque screwdriver 1 4 inch slotted blade torque screwdriver ATTENTION Use the screws specified for use with the switch Longer screws can damage the switch Ensure that the items listed in Table 2 and illustrated in Figure 1 are included in the kit TABLE 2 Parts list Desc...

Page 5: ...tches the illustrations show a 2U switch as a typical installation Complete these tasks to install the switch in a rack Attaching front brackets to the switch Attaching front brackets to a rack Attaching rear brackets to a rack 1 Front brackets right and left 4 Screw 6 32 x 1 4 in flathead Phillips 2 Rear brackets right and left 5 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead Phillips 3 Screw 8 32 x 5 16 in panhea...

Page 6: ...8 32 x 5 16 in screws through the pair of vertically aligned holes in the bracket and then into the pair of holes on the side of the switch 3 Insert another 8 32 x 5 16 in screw through the third hole in the bracket and into the corresponding hole in the switch 4 Repeat step 1 through step 3 to attach the left front bracket to the left side of the switch 5 Tighten all 8 32 x 5 16 in screws to a to...

Page 7: ...kit is fully secured to the rack 2 Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright using three 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and three retainer nuts as shown in Figure 3 3 Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using three 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and three retainer nuts 4 Tighten all the 10 32 x 5 8 in screws to a torque of 25 in lbs 29 cm kgs FIGURE 3 Attaching front brackets to a ...

Page 8: ...h as shown in Figure 4 2 Attach the brackets to the right rack upright using three 10 32 x 5 8 in screws and retainer nuts 3 Repeat step 1 and step 2 to attach the left rear bracket to the left rack upright 4 Tighten all the 10 32 x 5 8 in screws to a torque of 25 in lbs 29 cm kgs FIGURE 4 Attaching the rear brackets to a rack 2 Rear brackets right left side similar 5 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 in panhead ...

Page 9: ... right rear of the switch and using two 8 32 x 5 16 in screws attach the bracket to the switch as shown in Figure 5 2 Align the left rear bracket to the left rear of the switch and using two 8 32 x 5 16 in screws attach the bracket to the switch 3 Tighten all the 8 32 x 5 16 in screws to a torque of 15 in lbs 17 cm kgs FIGURE 5 Attaching the rear bracket to the switch 3 Screws 8 32 x 5 16 in panhe...

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