Brocade Communications Systems S3-1002483-03 manual Removing the slot blanks

Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2

FIGURE 32 Mounting the BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack

4.Slide the chassis down so that the screw heads are in the narrow portion of the keyhole slots.

5.Tighten the screws to secure the chassis in place.

NOTE

To provide better grounding of the chassis to the rack, attach the chassis to the rack using star washers. Additionally, if any single hole grounding lugs are used star washers shall be used as a means to prevent rotation of the lug.

6. Repeat step 2 through step 5 to mount each subsequent chassis in the same rack.

Removing the slot blanks

The BigIron RX-16 chassis ships with slot blanks installed in all module slots. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently have a module installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis. If you plan to install a module in a particular slot, you must remove the slot blank.

CAUTION

If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat. Tighten the screws that secure the slot blanks so that they remain in place when removing adjacent panels or modules.

Although the slot blanks are different in size, the procedure for removing them from the BigIron RX Series chassis is the same. Therefore, this section provides one procedure that applies to all slot blanks.

You will need a flat-head screwdriver to perform this task.

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