Installation guide
Facility requirementsTABLE 2
Type Requirements
Electrical • Primary AC input 100-240 VAC, 2.0A, 47-63 Hz; switch autosenses input voltage
• Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on
the switch nameplate
• Circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical
codes
Refer to Brocade 7800 Technical Specifications on page 0 for complete power supply
specifications.
Thermal • A minimum air flow of 79.8 cubic meters/hour (47 cubic ft/min.) available in the immediate
vicinity of the switch
• Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40 ° C (104 ° F) while the switch is operating
Rack (when rack-
mounted)
• One rack unit (1U) in a 48.3 cm (19-inch) rack
• All equipment in rack grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection
• Additional weight of switch not to exceed the rack’s weight limits
• Rack secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement
Port side of the Brocade 7800
FIGURE 1 Port Side View of the 7800 Extension Switch
1. System Power LED
2. System Status LED
3. Console Port (RJ45)
4. Ethernet Management Port
5. USB Port
6. Fibre Channel Ports (16)
7. GbE ports - copper RJ45(2)
8. GbE ports - optical or copper SFP (6)
9. Serial number pull-out tab
The Fibre Channel ports are numbered from left to right on the faceplate as shown in the following
figure:
Port side of the Brocade 7800
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