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6 Brocade BigIron RX Series Hardware Installation Guide
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Hardware features
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BigIron RX-8
Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the BigIron RX-8 chassis
as described:
• Two switch fabric modules.
• A slot blank in each interface module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently
have a module installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis.
• A fan tray assembly, which is located in the front right side of the chassis. For more information
about the fans, refer to “Cooling system” on page 17.
• Two power supplies (AC or DC).
In the slots of the chassis you can install the following:
• Up to two management modules (one active and one redundant).
• Up to three switch fabric modules.
• Up to eight interface modules.
• Up to four power supplies (AC or DC).
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot blank or blank power
supply faceplate, respectively.
BigIron RX-16
Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the BigIron RX-16
chassis as described:
• Three switch fabric modules.
• A slot blank in each interface module slot. The slot blank covers a slot that does not currently
have a module installed in it, ensuring proper airflow within the chassis.
• A fan tray assembly located in the front right side of the chassis. and two fan assemblies
located at the rear of the chassis. For more information about the fans, refer to “Cooling
system” on page 17.
• Four power supplies.
In the slots of the chassis you can install the following:
• Up to two management modules (one active and one redundant).
• Up to four switch fabric modules.
• Up to sixteen interface modules.
• Up to eight power supplies (AC or DC).
Before installing any modules or power supplies, you must remove the slot blank or blank power
supply faceplate, respectively (BigIron RX-4, -8, and 16).
CAUTION
If you do not install a module in a slot, you must keep the slot blank in place. If you run the
chassis with an uncovered slot, the system may overheat.