Installation guide

16 Brocade ICX 6430-C Compact Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Installing the device
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1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the device. Refer to Figure 7.
2. Set the device on a flat desktop, table, or shelf near an AC power source. Make sure that
adequate ventilation is provided for the system. A 7.62 cm (3-inch) clearance is recommended
on each side.
3. If installing a single device only, refer to “Powering on the system” on page 30. Place each
device squarely on top of the one below.
4. If installing multiple devices, attach the adhesive feet to each device.
Rack mount installation
The devices use stationary mounting when mounted in a rack. The rack-mount kit is not included
with the device and is available to order seperately.
DANGER
Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable or falling over.
CAUTION
Ensure that a minimum of 7.62 cm (3 in.) of space above the device and between the front and
the back of the device and walls or other obstructions for proper airflow.
NOTE
You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver for rack mount installation.
Complete the following steps to mount devices in rack.
1. Remove the rack mount kit from the shipping carton. The kit contains two L-shaped mounting
brackets and six sink-head screws.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the device using six
sink-head screws, as illustrated in Figure 8.