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58 BigIron RX Installation Guide
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Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch
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Installation location
Before installing the switch, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and
equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front,
and the back of the chassis and walls or other obstructions. If a chassis is installed within a
perforated enclosure, the perforations must have openings of at least 60 percent of the surface.
Since you will be using a mechanical lift to move and install the chassis, make sure you allow
enough working room.
NOTE
Make sure your site provides 200-240 AC power.
Unpacking a BigIron RX-32 switch
The BigIron RX-32 switch ships with several items. Review the list below, and verify the contents. If
any items are missing, contact the place of purchase:
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BigIron RX-32 chassis with the card slots empty, and covered with upper and lower shipping
panels (refer to uncrating instructions next)
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The appropriate number of interface modules, switch fabric modules, management modules,
and power supplies shipped separately
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A total of 32 slot blanks shipped separately
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Rack mount kit, including two L-shaped brackets and mounting screws
NOTE
You must provide standard #12-24 pan-head screws for mounting the BigIron RX Series chassis into
a rack.
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Insertion or extraction tool for use with RJ-45 and fiber-optic connectors
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CD-ROM containing software images and the user documentation (including this guide)
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Warranty card
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A 220-240V AC power cable for each AC power supply you purchase from Brocade
Uncrating the BigIron RX-32 chassis
Before uncrating the chassis, the site should be prepared as described in “Preparing the
installation site” on page 57. You will need the following tools:
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A forklift or pallet jack to move the chassis while still on the pallet (at least 550-lb limit)
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A mechanical lift (at least 350-lb limit) for moving the chassis off the pallet. The ideal
configuration is a counterweight base material lift with a metal lift plate installed in place of
the forks. The metal plate should be no wider than 17 inches, so that it will fit between the rack
mount rails.
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A strap to stabilize the chassis while being moved on the mechanical lift
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A power drill
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A large Phillips screwdriver attachment
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A 7/16-inch socket wrench attachment