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Brocade VDX 6720 Hardware Reference Manual 7
53-1002084-06
Chapter
2
Brocade VDX 6720 Installation
In this chapter
•Items included with the Brocade VDX 6720 switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Installation and safety considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Standalone installation for a Brocade VDX 6720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Rack installation for a Brocade VDX 6720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Providing power to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Verifying operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Items included with the Brocade VDX 6720 switches
The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured Brocade VDX
6720. When you open the Brocade VDX 6720 packaging, verify that the items are included in the
package and that no damage has occurred during shipping:
• The Brocade VDX 6720 switch, either the 24-port or 60-port version
• One accessory kit, containing the following items:
- Serial cable with an RJ45 connector
- 6 ft. power cords (2)
- Rubber feet, required for setting up the switch as a standalone unit
- Brocade 2 GB USB memory device
- Brocade VDX 6720 QuickStart Guide
Installation and safety considerations
You can install a Brocade VDX 6720 switch in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface.
• In an EIA cabinet using a four-post fixed-rail rack mount kit. The optional fixed-rail rack mount
kit can be ordered from your switch retailer. Both the 24”-32” rack depth kit and the 28”-29”
rack depth kit will work with the Brocade VDX 6720 switch.
• In a Telco rack using a flush mount rack kit for switches. The optional flush mount rack kit for
switches can be ordered from your switch retailer.
• In a Telco rack using a mid-mount rack kit. The optional mid-mount rack kit for switches can be
ordered from your switch retailer.
• In the iDataplex IBM 15.5-inch depth rack (requires an iDataplex rack mount kit), Brocade part
number 60-1001519-01.