Unpacking And Installing The Powerconnect B-Dcx-4S - Dell PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual

3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis
4. Ensure that the following is available for configuration of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S:
NOTE
For information about the SFP transceivers that are qualified for the Brocade Encryption Switch, go
to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp.
5. Ensure that the air intake vents have a minimum of 2 inches of airspace.
6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 degrees Celsius (104

Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S

CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
1. Unpack and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S.
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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.
Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as by routing cables below the chassis, along
either the port or the nonport side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the
cabinet, or by using patch panels.
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Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
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Serial cable (provided)
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Three Ethernet cables (including one spare)
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Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting
supportsave output data (optional)
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A Brocade USB stick for collecting supportsave output data (optional)
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SFPs and compatible cables
degrees Fahrenheit) during operation.
NOTE
A fully populated PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (four FC8-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs
approximately 68 kg (150 lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
a. Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.
b. Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis.
c. Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.
Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis.
d. Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to
the installation location.
Unpacking and installing the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S
("Managing cables").
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