Brocade Communications Systems S3-1002483-03 Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-4 chassis in a rack

2 Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch

Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-4 chassis in a rack

Because of the weight of a fully loaded BigIron RX-4 chassis, Brocade recommends mounting a chassis in a rack before installing the modules and AC power supplies if necessary.

In a standard 19-inch (EIA310-D) rack, you can install up to ten BigIron RX-4 chassis.

For each BigIron RX-4 chassis that you install in a rack, you must provide four standard #12-24 pan-head screws with which to mount and secure the chassis. Before performing this task, you should have an assembled rack and a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.

Removing BigIron RX-4 extra shipment screws

The BigIron RX-4 ships with two extra screws installed in the right side of the chassis. These screws secure the fan tray, protecting it from damage during shipment. You must remove these screws before installing the chassis. Figure 15 shows the location of the screws.

To perform this task, you need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver.

FIGURE 15 Removing the extra screws used for shipment

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1 Chassis front 3 Chassis rear

2 Shipping screws

Mounting a BigIron RX-4 chassis in a rack

Follow the steps given below to mount a BigIron RX-4 chassis in a rack.

1.Determine the position of each chassis in the rack, for example, a chassis with the fewest modules on top, a chassis with more modules than the top chassis in the middle, and a fully populated chassis on the bottom.

2.Position two of the four screws for each chassis according to the spacings of the keyhole slots on the mounting brackets as shown in Figure 16. Do not secure the screws completely; leave approximately 1/4 inch of clearance between the back of the screw head and the rack.

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