Dell PowerConnect Brocade 6510 Hardware Reference - Page 21
Items required for installation, Standalone installation for a Brocade 6510 - brocade administration guide
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Standalone installation for a Brocade 6510 2 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 Brocade 6510 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) if not using EZSwitch Setup • Ethernet cable • Brocade-branded SFP+s and compatible cables (Brocade-branded 16 Gbps SFP+s required for 16 Gbps performance), as required • Access to an FTP server or USB device for backing up the switch configuration (optional) Standalone installation for a Brocade 6510 Perform this task to install the Brocade 6510 as a standalone unit. 1. Unpack the Brocade 6510 and verify the items listed on "Items included with the Brocade 6510" 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. a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure that they are free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of the feet. b. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each indentation and press into place. 3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface. Brocade 6510 Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1002174-06