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3 Installing a Brocade
You can install one
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Because of the weight of a
NOTE
If you are installing your device in a
Installation requirements
Allow 1 to 2 hours to complete this procedure. Your installation site must meet the following requirements to ensure correct installation and operation:
•Provide 35 U of space in a 19 inch rack or open cabinet.
•Verify that the additional weight of the router does not exceed the weight limits for the rack or the floor.
•Ensure that an electrical branch circuit with the following characteristics is available:
-Required voltage and frequency as indicated in the hardware reference manual.
-Protection by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes.
-Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size that conform to the electrical rating on the router nameplate.
-Grounded outlet compatible with the power cord and installed by a licensed electrician.
•Ensure that all equipment installed in the rack is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
•Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to support the router model.Ensure that the airflow available at the inlet air vents does not exceed 40o Celsius (104o Fahrenheit).
•Only one
•The empty device weighs approximately 362 lbs. You will need a mechanical device (such as a material lift), and at least two people to guide the device into place.
•Before you install the device, make sure that the rack is in a permanent location and is secured to the floor or wall of the building. The installation site must allow adequate clearance for airflow, installation, and maintenance.
Tool requirements and parts list
You will need the following tools to install a
•A forklift or pallet jack to move the router while it is on the pallet (500 lbs. minimum).
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