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Preparing for the Brocade VDX 8770-8 installation
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Preparing for the Brocade VDX 8770-8 installation
NOTE
Read the safety notices before installation ( “Safety notices” ).
See “Power specifications” to plan for meeting power supply standards before installing the chassis.
See “Environmental requirements” to plan for your environmental needs.
Read “Managing cables” to plan for cable management.
DANGER
T The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
1. Provide a space that is 15 rack units (15U) high, 61.29 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm
(17.22 in.) wide. One rack unit is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.).
Plan to install the Brocade VDX 8770-8 with the port side facing the air-intake aisle. Airflow is
from the port side of the chassis to the fan side.
Ensure that he rack is balanced and mechanically secured to provide stability in the event of
an earthquake and that the equipment does not exceed the rack’s weight limits.
2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
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Up to eight dedicated fused 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz feeds or -48 VDC (one per power
supply)
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One cable for each power supply
CAUTION
Use a separate branch circuit for each AC power cord for redundancy in case one of the circuits
fails.
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Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
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Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis
nameplate
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Location close to the chassis 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 hte chassis, 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 htat the power cord can be used
safely with the chassis.
3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis.