Brocade Communications Systems S3-1002483-03 manual Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch

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Final steps

Follow the steps listed below to complete the installation:

•“Attaching a management station”

•“Powering-on the power source”

•“Verifying proper operation”

Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch

This section describes the following tasks:

•“Preparing the installation site”

•“Unpacking a BigIron RX-16 switch”

•“Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-16 switches”

•“Installing a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack”

•“Installing BigIron RX-16 modules”

•“Installing power supplies in a BigIron RX-16 chassis”

•“Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis”

•“Connecting DC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis”

•“Final steps”

Preparing the installation site

Cabling infrastructure

Ensure that the proper cabling is installed in the site.

For information on cabling, refer to “Installing power supplies in a BigIron RX-16 chassis” on page 50, “Attaching a management station” on page 54, and “Connecting a BigIron RX Series switch” on page 71.

Installation location

Before installing the switch, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front, and the back of the chassis and walls or other obstructions. If a chassis is installed within a perforated enclosure, the perforations must have openings on at least 60 percent of the surface.

If you will be using a mechanical lift to move and install the chassis, make sure you allow enough working room.

Unpacking a BigIron RX-16 switch

The BigIron RX-16 switch ships with several items. Review the list below, and verify the contents. If any items are missing, contact the place of purchase:

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