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SilkWorm 4100 QuickStart Guide 3 of 12
Publication Number: 53-0000564-01
This QuickStart guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure a SilkWorm
4100 switch quickly. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, refer to the SilkWorm 4100 Hardware
Reference Manual.
You can install the SilkWorm 4100 in the following ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface, as described in this document.
• In an EIA cabinet using the Fixed Rack Mount Kit provided with the switch. For detailed instructions, refer to
the Brocade Fixed Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
• In an EIA cabinet using the Slide Rack Mount Kit (optional). For detailed instructions, refer to the Brocade Slide
Rack Mount Kit Installation Procedure.
Refer to the following sections of this guide for specific information:
• Time and Items Required on page 4
• Site Planning and Safety Guidelines on page 4
• Items Included with the SilkWorm 4100 on page 5
• Installing the SilkWorm 4100 in an EIA Cabinet on page 7
• Configuring the SilkWorm 4100 on page 8