Technical data

SilkWorm 4100 QuickStart Guide 5 of 12
Publication Number: 53-0000564-01
Verify that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) and that the ambient humidity
remains between 20 percent and 85 percent while the switch is operating.
If installing the switch in a cabinet:
• The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet.
• Plan a cabinet space that is 1 rack unit high (1.75 inches; 4.44 cm), 19 inches (48.3 cm) wide, and at least 24
inches (61 cm) deep.
• Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain ground at all
times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
• Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the switch is
installed in a closed or multirack assembly.
• Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits or unbalance the
cabinet in any way.
• Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement.
For additional installation, electrical, environmental, and other considerations, refer to the SilkWorm Switch Safety Guide.
Items Included with the SilkWorm 4100
The following items are included with the standard shipment of the SilkWorm 4100:
• The SilkWorm 4100 switch, containing three fan assemblies and two power supplies
• The Fixed Rack Mount Kit, with installation instructions
• One accessory kit, containing the following items:
- The SilkWorm 4100 QuickStart Guide
- The Brocade Documentation CD-ROM
- SFP (small-form-factor pluggable) transceivers (optional)
- Rubber mounting feet (to be used when setting up the SilkWorm 4100 as a standalone unit)
- Two grounded 6 ft. (approximately 3 meters) power cords
- One serial cable, 10 ft. (approximately 3 meters) long, which can be converted from a DB-9 serial cable
to an RJ-45-style serial cable by removing the adapter on the end of the cable