Environmental requirements

CAUTION

For the NEBS-compliant installation of a Brocade VDX 8770-4 with AC or DC systems, use a ground wire of at least 2 AWG. The ground wire should have an agency-approved crimped connector (provided with the device) attached to one end, with the other end attached to building ground. The connector must be crimped with the proper tool, allowing it to be connected to both ground screws on the enclosure. Before crimping the ground wire into the provided ground lug, ensure that the bare copper wire has been cleaned and antioxidant is applied to the bare wire.

DANGER

Do not install the router in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40°C (104°F).

Table 4 lists the environmental operating ranges for the Brocade VDX 8770-4. The requirements for non-operating conditions are also provided for acceptable storage and transportation environments.

TABLE 4	Environmental requirements

Condition		Acceptable range during operation	Acceptable range during non-operation

Ambient temperature		0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) outside	-25°to +70° C (-13°to 158° F) outside
		switch	switch

Humidity		5% to 90% RH noncondensing, at 40° C	10% to 90% RH noncondensing, at 70° C
		(104° F), with maximum gradient of 10%	(158° F)
		per hour

Altitude		0 to 3 km (10,000 ft.) above sea level	0 to 12 km (40,000 ft.) above sea level

Shock		20G, 6 ms duration, half-sine wave	33G, 11 ms duration, half-sine wave

Vibration		0.5G p-p, 5-500 Hz at 1.0 octave/minute	2.0G p-p, 5-500 Hz at 1.0 octave/minute

Airflow		Maximum: 675 cu ft/min. (1147 cu	None required
		m/hr)
		Nominal: 200 cu ft/min. (340 cu m/hr

Maximum heat		Up to 6000W or 20,500 BTU/hr	Not applicable
dissipation

NOTE

The 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) range applies to the ambient air temperature at the air intake vents on the left side (as you face the port side) and port side of the Brocade VDX 8770-4.

The temperature inside the Brocade VDX 8770-4 can be up to 90° C (194° F) for some modules during operation. Cooling policy is based on a combination of ambient temperature and measured temperature on the modules. Various combinations will result in an increase in fan speed to create more cooling in the switch.

If a component approaches a critical temperature that will trigger a module shutdown, there will be a WARNING message in the raslog, followed by a CRITICAL message saying that the module will shut down in two minutes. Use the show environment command to view temperature status.

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8770-4 specifications

Brocade Communications Systems, a leading provider of networking solutions, has made a notable impact in the realm of high-performance data center technologies. Among its various offerings, the Brocade 8770-4 chassis stands out as a versatile and powerful component designed for efficient network management and enhanced scalability.

At its core, the Brocade 8770-4 is built to support high-density environments, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to manage increasing data traffic. The chassis can accommodate multiple line cards and services modules, allowing businesses to expand their network capabilities as needed. This modular architecture enables organizations to customize their configurations while ensuring future growth potential.

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