Installation guide

Site preparation
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2 Brocade Mobility 7131 Installation Guide - Dependent Mode
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• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical circuit.
• Verify that the electrical circuits have appropriate overload protection.
• Attach only approved power cords to the device.
• Verify that the power connector and socket are accessible at all times during
the operation of the equipment.
• Do not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces.
• Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during
thunderstorms or other weather conditions that could cause a power surge.
• Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and that ambient
temperatures meet equipment operation specifications.
• Before installing or handling the Mobility 7131, have on hand an ESD wrist strap or
other ESD voltage limiting device.
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the ESD wrist strap should contain a 1 meg ohm series
resistor.
Site preparation
• Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific
equipment placement, power drops, and so on.
• Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.
• Identify and document where all installed components are located.
• Provide a sufficient number of power drops for your equipment.
• Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.
• Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.
• Verify that cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for
optimal signal transmission.