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Brocade BigIron RX Series Hardware Installation Guide 25
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Installing a BigIron RX-4 switch
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Installation location
Before installing the switch, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and
equipment. For cooling purposes, allow a minimum of six inches of space between the sides, front,
and the back of the chassis and walls or other obstructions. If a chassis is installed within a
perforated enclosure, the perforations must have openings on at least 60 percent of the surface.
Unpacking a BigIron RX-4 switch
The BigIron RX-4 switch ships with several items. Review the list below, and verify the contents. If
any items are missing, contact the place of purchase:
• BigIron RX-4 chassis with the appropriate number of switch fabric modules already installed in
the slot marked SF and slot blanks installed in all other module slots.
NOTE
You must provide standard #12-24 pan-head screws for mounting the BigIron RX-4 chassis into a
rack.
• A 115V AC power cable for each AC power supply you purchase from Brocade.
Follow the steps given below to unpack a BigIron RX-4 chassis.
1. Move the pallet to a staging area as close to the installation site as possible.
2. Position the shipping carton with the arrows pointing up.
3. Remove the strap that secures the shipping carton to the pallet.
4. Remove the plastic cover and shipping carton.
5. Save the shipping carton, pallet, and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the
chassis at a later time.
Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-4 switches
DANGER
A fully-populated BigIron RX-4, chassis is heavy. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN
LIFTING, HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE DEVICES.
Before lifting or moving the switch, disconnect all external cables. For lifting and moving a BigIron
RX-4 chassis, follow the guidelines explained in this section.
Installing a BigIron RX-4 chassis in a rack
This section describes the following tasks:
• “Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-4 chassis in a rack”
• “Removing BigIron RX-4 extra shipment screws”
• “Mounting a BigIron RX-4 chassis in a rack”
• “Removing the slot blanks”