Brocade Communications Systems S3-1002483-03 Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-8 switches

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3.Remove the strap that secures the shipping carton to the pallet.

4.Remove the plastic cover and shipping carton.

5.Save the shipping carton, pallet, and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the chassis at a later time.

Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-8 switches

DANGER

A fully-populated BigIron RX-8, chassis is heavy. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING, HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.

Follow these guidelines for lifting and moving a BigIron RX-8 chassis:

•Before lifting or moving the switch, disconnect all external cables.

•Do not attempt to lift a fully configured switch by yourself. Using a mechanical lift to maneuver the switch into a rack is recommended. If a lift cannot be used, a minimum of four people must lift the switch, and you must remove components from the chassis before lifting.

Installing the BigIron RX-8 chassis in a rack

This section describes the following tasks:

•“Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-8 chassis in a rack”

•“Removing BigIron RX-8 extra shipment screws”

•“Mounting a BigIron RX-8 chassis in a rack”

•“Removing the slot blanks”

Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-8 chassis in a rack

Because of the weight of a fully loaded BigIron RX-8 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 six BigIron RX-8 chassis.

For each BigIron RX-8 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-8 extra shipment screws

The BigIron RX-8 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 23 shows the location of the screws.

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

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