Dell PowerConnect B-8000 Reference Manual - Page 19

Standalone installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 2 Recommendations for cable management The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile load and 1.2 inches with no tensile load. Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways, for example, using cable channels on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable management. Following is a list of recommendations: NOTE You should not use tie wraps with optical cables because they are easily overtightened and can damage the optic fibers. • Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the switch. • Leave at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of slack for each port cable. This provides room to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the rack, and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum bend radius. • If you are using Brocade ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups. The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as described in the Fabric OS Administrator's Guide. • For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they are connected. • Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs. • Use hook and loop style straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables. Items required for installation The following items are required for installing, configuring, and connecting the PowerConnect B-8000 for use in a network and fabric: • Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal • Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address • Serial cable (provided) • Ethernet cable • SFPs and/or Brocade-branded SFP+s (both FC and CEE 10GbE) and compatible cables (Brocade-branded FC SFP+s required for 8 Gbps performance, copper cables must be Brocade-branded), as required (FC SFP+ modules are shipped only with FC Ports on Demand licensing) • Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional) Standalone installation for a PowerConnect B-8000 Perform this task to install the PowerConnect B-8000 as a standalone unit. 1. Unpack the PowerConnect B-8000 and verify the items listed on "Items included with the PowerConnect B-8000" on page 5. Verify the items are present and undamaged. 2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet onto the switch helps prevent the switch from sliding off the supporting surface. PowerConnect B-8000 Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001788-01