53-1002668-01 22 August 2012 ® Brocade VDX 8770-8 Two-Post Flush and Mid-Mount Rack Kit Installation Procedure Supporting the Brocade VDX 8770-8 switch 53-1002668-01 *53-1002668-01*
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This document provides instructions to install a Brocade VDX 8770-8 switch in either a flush or mid-mount configuration in a two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack. Safety Observe the caution notice in this manual. The caution notice has an ID, which is displayed in parentheses (C015). Use this ID to locate the translation of this caution notice in the Brocade Product Safety Notices. CAUTION Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015) NOTE A fully populated VDX 8770-8 weighs 165.
Parts list The following parts list refers to items illustrated in Figure 1 on page 4. TABLE 1 Items supplied with the Brocade VDX 8770-8 flush or mid-mount rack kit Description Saddle 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screws with square cone washers 10-32 x .312 in.(.79 cm) Phillips screws 1 Saddle 2 10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screws with square cone washers (12) FIGURE 1 3 10-32 x .312 in.(.
NOTE The screws must be inserted from the rear of the rack. 1 Screw locations for mounting saddle (both sides similar) - screw must be inserted from the rear of the rack FIGURE 2 Saddle installed in the rack (screws inserted from the rear) Mounting the switch in a flush configuration 1. Be sure that the rack ears are firmly mounted along the front edge of each side of the switch. 2. Maneuver the lift with the switch in front of the rack and adjust the height to match the saddle. 3.
1 Screw locations (opposite side similar) FIGURE 3 VDX 8770-8 installed flush in a two-post rack 4. Secure the switch to the posts using six 10-32 screws with square-cone washers, three screws for each mounting bracket attached to the switch. Tighten the screws to 32 in-lb (36.86 cm-kg) NOTE Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts for mounting the switch to the rack are located in the switch hardware accessory kit. Mounting the switch in a mid-mount configuration 1.
3. Slide the switch onto the saddle and into the rack. Refer to Figure 4. 1 Screw locations (opposite side similar) FIGURE 4 VDX 8770-8 mid-mount installed in a two-post rack 4. Secure the switch to the posts using six 10-32 screws with square-cone washers, three screws for each mounting bracket attached to the switch. Tighten the screws to 32 in-lb (36.86 cm-kg) NOTE Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts for mounting the switch to the rack are located in the switch hardware accessory kit.
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