8Brocade ICX 6650 Hardware Installation Guide
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Installation and safety considerations
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Installation and safety considerations
You can install the Brocade ICX 6650 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”-28” rack depth kit and the 28”-32” rack depth
kit will work with the ICX 6650 device.
•In a 2-post Telco rack using a flush mount rack kit. The optional flush mount rack kit for
switches can be ordered from your switch retailer.
•In a 2-post Telco rack using a mid-mount rack kit. The optional mid-mount rack kit for switches
can be ordered from your switch retailer.

Electrical considerations

To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure compliance with the following requirements:
•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 are met.

Environmental considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following environmental
requirements are met:
•Because the Brocade ICX 6650 can be ordered with fans that move air either front to back or
back to front, be sure to orient your switch with the airflow pattern of any other devices in the
rack. All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intake of exhaust
air.
•The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40C (104F) while the switch is operating.

Location Considerations

Before installing the device, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and
equipment. Devices can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be
sure to follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
The site should meet the following requirements:
•Maintain the operating environment as specified in the section “Environmental
considerations” on page 45.
•Allow a minimum of 3 in. of space between the front and the back of the device and walls or
other obstructions for proper air flow.
•Allow at least 3 in. of space at the front and back of the device for the twisted-pair, fiber-optic,
and power cabling.
•Be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices.