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Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Hardware Installation Guide 9
53-1002580-01
Chapter
2Installing the Switch
CAUTION
Procedures are for qualified service personnel only.
In this chapter
•Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
•Ethernet Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
•Installing an Optional SFP Transceiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
•Grounding the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
•Connecting to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
•Connecting to the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•Connecting to the Alarm Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting a Site
Switch units can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a flat surface. Be sure to
follow the guidelines below when choosing a location.
• The site should:
• be at the center of all the devices you want to link and near a power outlet.
• be able to maintain its temperature within -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 149°F) and its humidity
within 10% to 90%, non-condensing
• provide adequate space (approximately two inches) on all sides for proper air flow
• be accessible for installing, cabling and maintaining the devices
• allow the status LEDs to be clearly visible
• Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines, fluorescent lighting
fixtures and other sources of electrical interference, such as radios and transmitters.
• Make sure that the unit is connected to a separate grounded power outlet that provides 100 to
240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, is within 2 m (6.6 feet) of each device and is powered from an
independent circuit breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is
recommended.