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Brocade DCX 8510-4 Backbone QuickStart Guide 9 of 24
Publication Number: 53-1002178-01
The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
1. Provide a space that is 9 rack units (9U) high, 61.19 cm (24.09 in.) deep, and 43.74 cm (17.22 in.) wide. 1U is
equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.). If you do not use the provided port side exhaust kit, the space needs to be only 8
rack units (8U) high.
Plan to install the Brocade DCX 8510-4 with the nonport side facing the air-intake aisle. The Brocade DCX
8510-4 can be installed facing either direction, if serviceability and cooling requirements are met.
2. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
NOTE
See “Power specifications” in the “Specifications” appendix for specific requirements depending on your
chassis configuration.
200 – 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz (two branch circuits) - recommended for high availability and maximum blade
usage
Two cables for 200 - 240 VAC service
Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis nameplate
Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords
ATTENTION
To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate power source.
3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis.
Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, to either side of the
chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the cabinet, or by using patch panels.
4. Ensure that the following is available for configuration of the Brocade DCX 8510-4:
Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
Serial cable (provided)
Three Ethernet cables (including one spare)
Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting supportsave output data
(optional)
A Brocade USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
Transceivers (copper and optical) and compatible cables
NOTE
For information about the transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade DCX 8510-4, go to
http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.
5. Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of two (2) inches of airspace.
6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit)
during operation.