Brocade Communications Systems quick start Preparing for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 installation

•Accessory kit containing the following items:

-Console cable (RS-232 serial cable: The RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that can be removed to provide an RJ-45-style connector.)

-Wrist strap (ESD grounding strap)

-Ground lug kit

-SFP extraction tool kit

-China RoHS guide

-Cable management finger assemblies

-Brocade-branded USB device

-Power cord retainer kit

-Brocade VDX 8770-4 QuickStart Guide (this publication)

-Hardware for securing the switch in a rack

-Web pointer document

-Air filter

The rack mount kits must be ordered separately.

Order the Brocade-branded transceivers (SFP, SFP+, or QSFP) and cables or direct-attach cables from your Brocade distributor. The Brocade VDX 8770-4 supports SR and LR SFP and SFP+ transceivers. The QSFP transceivers are SR transceivers only.

NOTE

For information about the transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade VDX 8770-4, refer to http://www.brocade.com/downloads/documents/matrices/Brocade_Compatibility_Matrix.pdf.

Preparing for the Brocade VDX 8770-4 installation

NOTE

Refer to the safety notices before installation (“Safety notices”).

Refer to “Power specifications” to plan for meeting power supply standards before installing the switch. Refer to “Environmental requirements” to plan for your environmental needs.

Refer to “Managing cables” to plan for cable management.

The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and operation.

1.Provide a space that is 8 rack units (8U) high, 61.19 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) wide. One rack unit is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). If you are using the Air Intake Kit, you will need a space that is 10U high to accommodate both the Intake Kit and the switch.

Plan to install the Brocade VDX 8770-4 with the port side facing the air-intake aisle. Airflow is from the left side of the switch to the fan side. If you are using the Intake Air Duct rack kit for mounting the Brocade VDX 8770-4, then the airflow is from the port side to the fan side.

Ensure that the rack is balanced and mechanically secured to provide stability in the event of an earthquake and that the equipment does not exceed the rack’s weight limits.

NOTE

Doorways must be wider than 91 cm (36 in.) to accommodate the switch.

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