Contents
Figures................................................................................................................. vi
Tables.................................................................................................................viii
Read this îīrst....................................................................................................... ix
Getting help................................................................................................................................................. ix
Accessibility features.................................................................................................................................. ix
How to send your comments....................................................................................................................... x
Safety and environmental notices......................................................................... xi
Safety notices and labels............................................................................................................................ xi
Caution notices............................................................................................................................................xi
Danger notices...........................................................................................................................................xiii
Safety labels............................................................................................................................................... xv
General precautions..............................................................................................................................xv
ESD precautions...................................................................................................................................xvi
Power precautions.............................................................................................................................. xvii
Lifting and weight-related precautions..............................................................................................xviii
Laser precautions...............................................................................................................................xviii
Attention notices......................................................................................................................................xviii
ESD precautions........................................................................................................................................ xix
Rack safety.................................................................................................................................................xix
Rack installation...................................................................................................................................xix
Rack relocation (19" rack).................................................................................................................... xx
Product recycling and disposal................................................................................................................. xxi
Preface..............................................................................................................xxii
Product documentation............................................................................................................................xxii
Brocade documents..................................................................................................................................xxii
IBM and Brocade product matrix.............................................................................................................xxii
Chapter 1. Device Overview................................................................................... 1
License options............................................................................................................................................ 2
Port-side view...............................................................................................................................................2
Nonport-side view........................................................................................................................................3
Device management options....................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Preparing for the Installation................................................................ 5
Safety precautions....................................................................................................................................... 5
Facility requirements................................................................................................................................... 5
Quick installation checklist..........................................................................................................................6
Shipping carton contents.............................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3. Mounting the switch............................................................................10
Precautions speciîīc to mounting..............................................................................................................10
Standalone installation .............................................................................................................................10
Installing the Universal Four-Post Rack Kit.............................................................................................. 11
Time and items required...................................................................................................................... 11
Parts list................................................................................................................................................12
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