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Brocade BigIron RX Series Hardware Installation Guide 21
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Chapter
2
Installing the BigIron RX Series Switch
In this chapter
•Installation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
•Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
•Attaching a management station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
•Powering-on the power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
•Verifying proper operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installation precautions
This chapter contains information on how to install a BigIron RX Series switch. Before proceeding,
please read the cautions and warnings below that apply to the entire family of BigIron RX Series
switches.
DANGER
The procedures in this manual are for qualified service personnel.
DANGER
If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device, make
sure you use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations
for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used
safely with the device.
Follow these precautions when installing a BigIron RX Series switch.
General precautions
DANGER
All fiber-optic interfaces use Class 1 Lasers.