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... to a BigIron RX-8 chassis 46 Final steps 47 Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 47 Preparing the installation site 47 Unpacking a BigIron RX-16 switch 48 Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-16 switches 48 Installing a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack 49 Installing BigIron RX-16 modules 52 Installing power supplies in a BigIron RX-16 chassis 54 Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis 55 Connecting DC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis 56 Final...
... to a BigIron RX-8 chassis 46 Final steps 47 Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 47 Preparing the installation site 47 Unpacking a BigIron RX-16 switch 48 Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-16 switches 48 Installing a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack 49 Installing BigIron RX-16 modules 52 Installing power supplies in a BigIron RX-16 chassis 54 Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis 55 Connecting DC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis 56 Final...
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1 Hardware features FIGURE 3 BigIron RX-16 chassis 1 3 5 7 17 19 9 11 13 23 15 21 22 2 4 6 8 18 20 10 12 14 16 1 Interface slot 1 2 Interface slot 2 3 Interface slot 3 4 Interface slot 4 5 Interface slot 5 6 Interface slot 6 7 Interface slot 7 8 Interface slot 8 9 Interface slot 9 10 Interface...10 11 Interface slot 11 12 Interface slot 12 13 Interface slot 13 14 Interface slot 14 15 Interface slot 15 16 Interface slot 16 17 Switch fabric slot 1 18 Switch fabric slot 2 19 Switch fabric slot 3 20 Switch fabric slot 4 21 Management slot 1 22 Management slot 2 23 ESD connector 4 BigIron...
1 Hardware features FIGURE 3 BigIron RX-16 chassis 1 3 5 7 17 19 9 11 13 23 15 21 22 2 4 6 8 18 20 10 12 14 16 1 Interface slot 1 2 Interface slot 2 3 Interface slot 3 4 Interface slot 4 5 Interface slot 5 6 Interface slot 6 7 Interface slot 7 8 Interface slot 8 9 Interface slot 9 10 Interface...10 11 Interface slot 11 12 Interface slot 12 13 Interface slot 13 14 Interface slot 14 15 Interface slot 15 16 Interface slot 16 17 Switch fabric slot 1 18 Switch fabric slot 2 19 Switch fabric slot 3 20 Switch fabric slot 4 21 Management slot 1 22 Management slot 2 23 ESD connector 4 BigIron...
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... modules. • Up to "Cooling system" on page 18. • Four power supplies. BigIron RX-32 Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the BigIron RX-16 chassis as described: • One management module (shipped separately). • Eight switch fabric modules (shipped separately). • A slot blank in each interface module slot.
... modules. • Up to "Cooling system" on page 18. • Four power supplies. BigIron RX-32 Upon shipment from the factory, the following components are installed in the BigIron RX-16 chassis as described: • One management module (shipped separately). • Eight switch fabric modules (shipped separately). • A slot blank in each interface module slot.
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... eight power supplies (AC only at this time) with five required and three redundant. The chassis switch fabric is shipped with four required and four redundant. It is active and ready to the management module. Equipping a BigIron RX-16 with four additional power supplies provides full redundancy for any power supply purchased in addition...
... eight power supplies (AC only at this time) with five required and three redundant. The chassis switch fabric is shipped with four required and four redundant. It is active and ready to the management module. Equipping a BigIron RX-16 with four additional power supplies provides full redundancy for any power supply purchased in addition...
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...switches is equipped with ten fan assemblies in the lower front of the BigIron RX-32 chassis. As shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13, the fans are two fan assemblies located in the front of the chassis. Figure 16 shows the locations of all 10 fans at the rear of the chassis ...supplies are on (a steady green), the power supply is powered on the BigIron RX-16. There are located in the rear of these contain a 4-speed fan that pulls air through the chassis. The BigIron RX-4, -8, or -16 chassis can remove and replace them without first releasing the cord retainer and removing the ...
...switches is equipped with ten fan assemblies in the lower front of the BigIron RX-32 chassis. As shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13, the fans are two fan assemblies located in the front of the chassis. Figure 16 shows the locations of all 10 fans at the rear of the chassis ...supplies are on (a steady green), the power supply is powered on the BigIron RX-16. There are located in the rear of these contain a 4-speed fan that pulls air through the chassis. The BigIron RX-4, -8, or -16 chassis can remove and replace them without first releasing the cord retainer and removing the ...
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up to 10 BigIron RX-4 chassis Supported software features For a complete list of software features supported on this device,refer to the software release notes for this device. For information about configuring basic, non-protocol software features supported on the BigIron RX Series switch, refer to the BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide. BigIron RX Installation Guide 23 53-1001811-01 up to 3 BigIron RX-16 chassis • BigIron RX-8 - up to 6 BigIron RX-8 chassis • BigIron RX-4 - Supported software features 1 • BigIron RX-16 -
up to 10 BigIron RX-4 chassis Supported software features For a complete list of software features supported on this device,refer to the software release notes for this device. For information about configuring basic, non-protocol software features supported on the BigIron RX Series switch, refer to the BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide. BigIron RX Installation Guide 23 53-1001811-01 up to 3 BigIron RX-16 chassis • BigIron RX-8 - up to 6 BigIron RX-8 chassis • BigIron RX-4 - Supported software features 1 • BigIron RX-16 -
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... RX-16 chassis" on page 54, "Attaching a management station" on page 77, and "Connecting a BigIron RX Series switch" on the power source" • "Verifying proper operation" Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch This section describes the following tasks: • "Preparing the installation site" • "Unpacking a BigIron RX-16 switch" • "Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-16 switches" • "Installing a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack" • "Installing BigIron RX-16...
... RX-16 chassis" on page 54, "Attaching a management station" on page 77, and "Connecting a BigIron RX Series switch" on the power source" • "Verifying proper operation" Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch This section describes the following tasks: • "Preparing the installation site" • "Unpacking a BigIron RX-16 switch" • "Chassis lifting guidelines for BigIron RX-16 switches" • "Installing a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack" • "Installing BigIron RX-16...
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... the slot marked SF and a slot blank installed in case you need to move or ship the chassis at a later time. Chassis lifting guidelines for lifting and moving a BigIron RX-16 chassis switch: • Before lifting or moving the switch, disconnect all other module slots. • Rack mount kit, including two L-shaped brackets and mounting screws. Follow...
... the slot marked SF and a slot blank installed in case you need to move or ship the chassis at a later time. Chassis lifting guidelines for lifting and moving a BigIron RX-16 chassis switch: • Before lifting or moving the switch, disconnect all other module slots. • Rack mount kit, including two L-shaped brackets and mounting screws. Follow...
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... of the weight of the chassis as possible. Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2 Installing a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack Keep the following tasks: • "Attaching mounting brackets to a BigIron RX-16 chassis" • "Mounting a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack" • "Removing the slot blanks" Attaching mounting brackets to a BigIron RX-16 chassis The BigIron RX-16 chassis ships with which to...
... of the weight of the chassis as possible. Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2 Installing a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack Keep the following tasks: • "Attaching mounting brackets to a BigIron RX-16 chassis" • "Mounting a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack" • "Removing the slot blanks" Attaching mounting brackets to a BigIron RX-16 chassis The BigIron RX-16 chassis ships with which to...
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...on the mounting brackets as shown in Figure 34. 2 Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch Mounting a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack Follow the steps given below to mount in the lowest position in the r ack, mount the chassis in the rack as shown in Figure 34. Position the four screws for... and a fully populated chassis on top, a chassis with more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion of each chassis according to the spacings of the keyhole slots (the ones with the chassis that you want to mount a BigIron RX-16 chassis in the rack. 50 BigIron RX Installation Guide 53-1001811-...
...on the mounting brackets as shown in Figure 34. 2 Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch Mounting a BigIron RX-16 chassis in a rack Follow the steps given below to mount in the lowest position in the r ack, mount the chassis in the rack as shown in Figure 34. Position the four screws for... and a fully populated chassis on top, a chassis with more people lifting the chassis, slip the wide portion of each chassis according to the spacings of the keyhole slots (the ones with the chassis that you want to mount a BigIron RX-16 chassis in the rack. 50 BigIron RX Installation Guide 53-1001811-...
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...used as a means to prevent rotation of the chassis to the rack, attach the chassis to secure the chassis in place when removing adjacent panels or modules. Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2 FIGURE 34 Mounting the BigIron RX-16 or BigIron RX-32 chassis in it in a safe place for removing them... from the BigIron RX Series chassis is the same. The slot blank covers a slot that they remain in ...
...used as a means to prevent rotation of the chassis to the rack, attach the chassis to secure the chassis in place when removing adjacent panels or modules. Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2 FIGURE 34 Mounting the BigIron RX-16 or BigIron RX-32 chassis in it in a safe place for removing them... from the BigIron RX Series chassis is the same. The slot blank covers a slot that they remain in ...
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... appear at the base of the slots. Table 12 provides the chassis slot numbers into the ESD connector on the BigIron RX Series chassis. TABLE 12 BigIron RX-16 module installation BigIron RX-16 module Chassis slot number Management modules Interface modules Switch Fabric modules Active module - M1 (upper). Redundant module - Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground...
... appear at the base of the slots. Table 12 provides the chassis slot numbers into the ESD connector on the BigIron RX Series chassis. TABLE 12 BigIron RX-16 module installation BigIron RX-16 module Chassis slot number Management modules Interface modules Switch Fabric modules Active module - M1 (upper). Redundant module - Put on the ESD wrist strap and ground...
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Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2 3. Refer to special instructions, "Populating a BigIron RX-16 chassis" on page 4 for interface, management, and switch fabric modules. 5. Populating a BigIron RX-16 chassis The sequence for maximum EMI protection. With the ejectors in the outward position, insert the module into the chassis, make sure that the faceplate doesnot overlap with the module front panel. NOTE When inserting...
Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2 3. Refer to special instructions, "Populating a BigIron RX-16 chassis" on page 4 for interface, management, and switch fabric modules. 5. Populating a BigIron RX-16 chassis The sequence for maximum EMI protection. With the ejectors in the outward position, insert the module into the chassis, make sure that the faceplate doesnot overlap with the module front panel. NOTE When inserting...
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... the power supply from its packaging. 3. Install switch fabric modules in management slot 1. 6. Install a management module in the switch fabric slots 2 and 4. 4. Installing power supplies in a BigIron RX-16 chassis Follow the steps given below to install a power supply in the switch fabric slots 1 and 3. 8. 2 Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch Rules for populating a BigIron RX-16 chassis 1. Install switch fabric modules in a BigIron RX-16 chassis. 1.
... the power supply from its packaging. 3. Install switch fabric modules in management slot 1. 6. Install a management module in the switch fabric slots 2 and 4. 4. Installing power supplies in a BigIron RX-16 chassis Follow the steps given below to install a power supply in the switch fabric slots 1 and 3. 8. 2 Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch Rules for populating a BigIron RX-16 chassis 1. Install switch fabric modules in a BigIron RX-16 chassis. 1.
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Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2 CAUTION Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the BigIron RX-16 chassis. 1. Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis AC power is supplied through an AC power cord that is installed at the rear of the power supply slot and make ...sure the power supply is fully inserted, push the power supply front panel toward the back of the BigIron RX-16 chassis, locate the power receptacle where the power supplies have been installed. 2. Lift the cord-retainer and connect a Brocade-supplied AC power cord to...
Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch 2 CAUTION Carefully follow the mechanical guides on each side of the BigIron RX-16 chassis. 1. Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis AC power is supplied through an AC power cord that is installed at the rear of the power supply slot and make ...sure the power supply is fully inserted, push the power supply front panel toward the back of the BigIron RX-16 chassis, locate the power receptacle where the power supplies have been installed. 2. Lift the cord-retainer and connect a Brocade-supplied AC power cord to...
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...a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in this section is for the BigIron RX-16 chassis. 2 Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch DANGER If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device. 4. Follow the steps given below to ... power lugs and reconnect the power lugs to connect a DC power source. 1. For information about powering on the system, refer to a BigIron RX-16 chassis You can be supplied at 12 V and 100 A. The DC-to-DC supply provides the DC power to -DC power supply. FIGURE 38 ...
...a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in this section is for the BigIron RX-16 chassis. 2 Installing a BigIron RX-16 switch DANGER If the installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the device. 4. Follow the steps given below to ... power lugs and reconnect the power lugs to connect a DC power source. 1. For information about powering on the system, refer to a BigIron RX-16 chassis You can be supplied at 12 V and 100 A. The DC-to-DC supply provides the DC power to -DC power supply. FIGURE 38 ...
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... the mounting brackets for the BigIron RX-32 chassis are required to a BigIron RX-16 or BigIron RX-32 chassis The BigIron RX-16 and BigIron RX-32 chassis ship with which to its larger size, the BigIron RX-32 chassis has some requirements different from becoming unstable...head screwdriver. 2 Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch • Mounting a BigIron RX-32 chassis in a rack Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-32 chassis in a rack Keep the following procedural changes when installing a BigIron RX-32 chassis: • Only one BigIron RX-32 chassis. Place the heaviest device at the...
... the mounting brackets for the BigIron RX-32 chassis are required to a BigIron RX-16 or BigIron RX-32 chassis The BigIron RX-16 and BigIron RX-32 chassis ship with which to its larger size, the BigIron RX-32 chassis has some requirements different from becoming unstable...head screwdriver. 2 Installing a BigIron RX-32 switch • Mounting a BigIron RX-32 chassis in a rack Preparing to mount a BigIron RX-32 chassis in a rack Keep the following procedural changes when installing a BigIron RX-32 chassis: • Only one BigIron RX-32 chassis. Place the heaviest device at the...
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... supply as described in the appropriate section: • "Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-4 chassis" on page 36 • "Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-8 chassis" on page 45 • "Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis" on page 55 • "Connecting AC power to the network. If you must keep... the slot blank in your power source is AC, attach one end of the cables to a network. Then switch on your power source. 1. If you are uncovered...
... supply as described in the appropriate section: • "Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-4 chassis" on page 36 • "Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-8 chassis" on page 45 • "Connecting AC power to a BigIron RX-16 chassis" on page 55 • "Connecting AC power to the network. If you must keep... the slot blank in your power source is AC, attach one end of the cables to a network. Then switch on your power source. 1. If you are uncovered...
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... section provides information about the following tasks: • Removing a switch fabric module • Installing a new switch fabric module BigIron RX Installation Guide 143 53-1001811-01 Replacing a switch fabric module 6 FIGURE 75 Installing a module in a BigIron RX-16 chassis 1 1 Interface module Replacing a switch fabric module You can remove a switch fabric module while it is dedicated, which means that it...
... section provides information about the following tasks: • Removing a switch fabric module • Installing a new switch fabric module BigIron RX Installation Guide 143 53-1001811-01 Replacing a switch fabric module 6 FIGURE 75 Installing a module in a BigIron RX-16 chassis 1 1 Interface module Replacing a switch fabric module You can remove a switch fabric module while it is dedicated, which means that it...
Getting Started Guide
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... following figure illustrates the PowerConnect B-RX Series 16-slot chassis and components location. 1 3 5 7 17 19 9 11 13 23 15 21 22 2 4 6 8 18 20 10 12 14 16 1 Interface slot 1 2 Interface slot 2 3 Interface slot 3 4 Interface slot 4 5 Interface slot 5 6 Interface slot 6 7 Interface slot ... 15 Interface slot 15 16 Interface slot 16 17 Switch fabric slot 1 18 Switch fabric slot 2 19 Switch fabric slot 3 20 Switch fabric slot 4 21 Management slot 1 22 Management slot 2 23 ESD connector FIGURE 3 PowerConnect B-RX Series-16-slot chassis 6 PowerConnect B-RX Series Getting Started Guide ...
... following figure illustrates the PowerConnect B-RX Series 16-slot chassis and components location. 1 3 5 7 17 19 9 11 13 23 15 21 22 2 4 6 8 18 20 10 12 14 16 1 Interface slot 1 2 Interface slot 2 3 Interface slot 3 4 Interface slot 4 5 Interface slot 5 6 Interface slot 6 7 Interface slot ... 15 Interface slot 15 16 Interface slot 16 17 Switch fabric slot 1 18 Switch fabric slot 2 19 Switch fabric slot 3 20 Switch fabric slot 4 21 Management slot 1 22 Management slot 2 23 ESD connector FIGURE 3 PowerConnect B-RX Series-16-slot chassis 6 PowerConnect B-RX Series Getting Started Guide ...
