Overview

This Quick Start guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure the Brocade VDX 6720 quickly. For more detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Brocade Network OS Administrator’s Guide and the Brocade Network OS Command Reference Manual.

NOTE

Throughout this document, the Brocade VDX 6720 is referred to as the switch.

Items included with the Brocade VDX 6720

The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured Brocade VDX 6720. When you open the Brocade VDX 6720 packaging, verify that these items are included in the package and that no damage has occurred during shipping:

•The Brocade VDX 6720 switch, either the 24-port or 60-port version

•One accessory kit, containing the following items:

•Serial cable with an RJ45 connector

•6 ft. power cords (2)

•Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit

•Brocade Documentation Online document

•Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide (this publication)

Installation and safety considerations

You can install a Brocade VDX 6720 switch in the following ways:

•As a standalone unit on a flat surface.

•In an EIA cabinet using a fixed-rail rack mount kit. The optional fixed-rail rack mount kit can be ordered from your switch retailer. Both the 24”-32” rack depth kit and the 28”-29” rack depth kit will work with the VDX 6720 switches.

•In an EIA cabinet using an optional flush-mount rack kit for switches. The optional flush-mount rack kit for switches can be ordered from your switch retailer.

•Mounting a VDX6720 in the Idataplex IBM 17” depth rack requires an Idataplex rack mount kit, Brocade part number 60-1001519-01.

Electrical considerations

To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure the following:

•The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.

•The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate.

•The power supply standards provided in Table 1, “Power Supply Specifications” are met.

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