Dell BigIron RX-16, Installation Manual

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22 BigIron RX Installation Guide
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Hardware features
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By default, the BigIron RX Series switch polls the temperature sensor on each module every 60
seconds to get a temperature reading. Depending on the temperature readings for the modules,
the system can do the following:
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Leave the fan speed as is
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Increase the fan speed
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Decrease the fan speed
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Shut down a module to prevent damage
If the temperature of a module exceeds specified high temperature thresholds, the system
generates a Syslog message and SNMP trap. The system can also shut the module down if the
temperature exceeds the highest threshold.
LEDs
The BigIron RX-32 fan control modules include a bi-color LED, which indicates the status of the
fans.
Table 8 describes the LED.
CAUTION
To avoid overheating of the BigIron RX Series chassis, do not remove more than one fan at a time.
Rack mount kit
The BigIron RX Series switches are shipped equipped for mounting in a standard 19-inch
(EIA310-D) rack as described:
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The BigIron RX-4 and BigIron RX-8 are equipped with built-in mounting brackets and are
shipped with mounting screws.
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The BigIron RX-16 and BigIron RX-32 switches ship with two L-shaped mounting brackets and
mounting screws.
Alternatively, you can use a mid-mount kit (ordered separately) to center-mount the BigIron RX
chassis using two L-shaped mounting brackets. The mid-mount kit comes with instructions for
installing the mounting brackets and mounting the device in a rack.
Contact Brocade for information about mid-mount kits.
In a rack, you can install the following number of BigIron RX Series chassis depending on the
model:
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BigIron RX-32 – 1 BigIron RX-32 chassis
TABLE 8
Fan control module LED
LED Position State Meaning
Fan control module
LED Rear of chassis Off The fans are not receiving power.
Green The fans are working and responding to
controls from the fan control module.
Amber The fans are not working and not responding
to controls from the fan control module.