Dell Brocade 6520 Brocade 6520 Hardware Referencce Manual - Page 18

2 Installation and safety considerations Installation and safety considerations You can install the Brocade 6520 switch in the following ways: • As a standalone unit on a flat surface. • In an EIA rack using a four-post, fixed-position rack mount kit. The rack mount kit can be ordered from your switch retailer. • In a two-post Telco rack using the mid-mount rack kit for switches. The mid-mount rack kit for switches can be ordered from your switch retailer. • In an EIA rack using a four-post sliding rail rack mount kit. The sliding rail rack mount kit mount can be ordered from your switch retailer. ESD precautions The Brocade 6520 contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive FRUs. When working with any Brocade 6520 FRU, use correct ESD procedures. • Attach ground to the indicated area on the chassis. • Wear a wrist grounding strap connected to chassis ground (if the Brocade 6520 is plugged in) or a bench ground. • Store ESD-sensitive components in antistatic packaging. Electrical considerations To install and operate the switch successfully, ensure the compliance with the following requirements: • The primary outlets are correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes. • The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate. • The power supply standards provided in Table 1, "Power supply specifications" are met. Power supply specifications The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without voltage jumpers or switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage requirements and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and line frequencies. Each power supply has built-in fans for cooling. Table 1 lists the power supply specifications for the Brocade 6520. 6 Brocade 6520 Hardware Reference Manual 53-1002705-01