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Port Side Exhaust Kit

Installation Procedure
Supporting Brocade DCX-4S Backbone

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Air flows into the Brocade DCX-4S Backbone through its non-port side and out through the exhaust vent on the side
of the unit, The Port-Side Exhaust Mount Kit is designed to route this airflow out the exhaust vents on the port side of
the unit while mounted in the equipment cabinet. This document provides instructions to install a Brocade DCX-4S
Backbone in a 19 in. (48.26 cm) Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet using the following Brocade Port-Side
Exhaust Mount Kits:

Kit for cabinet rail-to-rail depth of 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm).

Kit for cabinet rail-to-rail depth of 18 to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm).
The document is organized as follows.

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the DCX-4S in equipment cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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 Brocade DCX-4S weighs 103.50 kg (228.20 lb) with four FC8-48 port cards installed (192 ports) and
requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.

Installation guidelines
ATTENTION
To ensure adequate cooling, install the chassis with the air intake (nonport side) facing the cool-air aisle.
Follow these general installation guidelines:

The shelf in the kit is 1 U high, so you need a total of 9 U of cabinet space to install the shelf and the Brocade
DCX-4S Backbone. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in.).

To allow the quick removal of all power from the chassis, use AC power sources that are easily accessible and
located near the chassis.

Verify that the additional weight of the chassis does not exceed the weight limits of the cabinet.
Plan for cable management before installing the chassis. Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as
by routing cables below the chassis, to either side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the
cabinet, or using patch panels. Refer to the products DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual for
specific information.

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 Ensure that one or two dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
- 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (refer to the corresponding Hardware Reference Manual for additional electrical
specifications)

Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes

Grounded outlets are installed by a licensed electrician and compatible with the power cords

Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, according to the electrical rating on the chassis
nameplate
Located close to the enterprise-class platform chassis and easily accessible

To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate power source.
Ensure that all equipment installed in the cabinet is grounded through a reliable branch circuit connection. Do
not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.

Ensure that the product fans have access to a total minimum airflow of 350 cubic ft (9.91 cubic meters) per
minute. Do not block intake vents. Allow for a minimum of 14 in. (35.66 cm) clearance.

Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 104o Fahrenheit (40o Celsius) during
operation.

Installing the DCX-4S in equipment cabinet

Use the following instructions to install the DCX-4S in an equipment cabinet using the Port-Side Exhaust Kit.

Time required
Allow approximately one hour to unpack and install a chassis in a cabinet.

Tools required
The following tools are required when installing the rack mount kit:

Torque wrench with #2 Phillips screwdriver tip

Flathead screwdriver
Hydraulic or assisted lift with a minimum raise of 55 in. (140 cm) and a minimum capacity of 250 lbs (113 kg).

Unpacking the Brocade DCX-4S

Use the following procedure to unpack the Brocade DCX-4S.

CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)

NOTE
A fully populated Brocade DCX-4S weighs 103.50 kg (228.20 lb) with four FC8-48 port cards installed (192 ports) and
requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.

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1. Unpack the Brocade DCX-4S.

a.

Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.

b.

Remove the lid and the kits and foam from the top of the chassis.

c.

Lift the cardboard box off the chassis and remove the plastic bag from around the chassis.
Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis.

d.

Leave the chassis on top of the plastic shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to the installation
location.

2. Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the new chassis to the installation area. Doorways must be
wider than 36 in. (91 cm) to accommodate the chassis on the pallet.
3. Remove the Port-Side Exhaust kit, accessory kit, packing foam, and antistatic plastic from the chassis and set
aside.

Installing with 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) kit

Use the following procedures to install the DCX-4S Backbone in a cabinet with rail-to-rail depth of 27 to 31 in.(68.58
to 78.74 cm). Be sure to use the 27-31 in. Port-Side Exhaust Kit for this installation.

Parts list
The following parts list refers to items illustrated in Figure 1 on page 6.

TABLE 1

Hardware for Port-Side Exhaust Kit for 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) cabinets

Item

Description

Quantity

Top rail

Duct

Shelf

10-32 x .5 in. (1.27 cm) Phillips screw (blue Loctite on threads)

12

10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screw with square cone washer

12

10-32 clip nut for cabinets that have rails with round holes

10-32 retainer nut for cabinets that have rails with square holes

Alignment washer for cabinets that have rails with square holes

12

6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips screw

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FIGURE 1

Port-Side Exhaust Kit assembly for 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) cabinets

I-3

I-2
I-4
I-5

B
I-6
I-1

I-7

Port Side
(Exhaust)

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10-32 x .5"

10-32 x .63"

10-32 Clip Nut

10-32 Retainer Nut

Alignment Washer

6-32 x .25"

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Torque requirements
Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the rack mount kit and DCX-4S to the
equipment cabinet.

TABLE 2

Torque requirements for mounting screws

Screw size

Torque

6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm)

Phillips screw

8.75 in.-lbs (10 cm-kg)

10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm)

Phillips screw

32 in.-lbs (36.86 cm-kg)

Install cabinet hardware

1. Determine how the DCX-4S can be oriented in the equipment cabinet so that the nonport side has access to
intake air (cool).
2. Install clip nuts (F in Figure 1 on page 6) or retainer nuts (G in Figure 1 on page 6) in cabinet rail locations shown
in Figure 2 on page 7. These nuts will secure the 10-32 screws that mount the Port Side Exhaust Kit shelf and
DCX-4S to the cabinet. For rails with round holes, use clip nuts. For rails with square holes, use retainer nuts.
Note that Figure 2 on page 7 shows relative positions for these nuts in the cabinet rails to mount the shelf and
DCX-4S. You may mount the shelf and DCX-4S in 9 U of cabinet space higher or lower in the cabinet than shown.

FIGURE 2

Clip and retainer nut locations on cabinet rails

Attaching Clip Nuts
for Round-Hole Rails

Setup for Rails

with Square Holes
31

31

30

30

29
28

Clip or Retainer
Nut Locations
for DCX-4S

Retainer Nut
(Item G)

29
Rail
28

27

27

26

26

25

25

Rail

24
23

Clip or Retainer
Nut Locations
for Shelf

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Note
23

Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts

for DCX-4S are provided in the
DCX-4S hardware accessory kit.

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3. Install the shelf (C in Figure 1):

a.

The shelf can be adjusted to a length of between 27 and 31 inches (68.58 and 78.74 cm) to accommodate
your cabinet size. To lengthen or shorten the shelf, loosen the four 6-32 screws in the four slots on the shelf
(I-4 through I-7 in Figure 1 on page 6) and adjust the shelf to the desired length. Once adjusted, tighten the
four 6-32 screws.

b.

Secure the shelf to the cabinet with eight 10-32 screws with washers (E in Figure 1 on page 6), two screws
in each corner of the shelf (see Figure 3). Tighten screws according to specifications under Torque
requirements on page 7.

FIGURE 3

Shelf installed in cabinet

Port Side
(Exhaust)

4. Install the air-duct assembly by inserting it down into the side slot on the shelf. Ensure that the tabs of the duct
align and engage with the slots in the shelf.

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FIGURE 4

Installing air duct into side slot on shelf

5. Install the top-rail assembly (A in Figure 1 on page 6) to the air-duct assembly: Refer to Figure 5 on page 10.
a.

The top-rail assembly can be adjusted to a length of between 27 and 31 inches (68.58 to 78.74 cm) to fit on
the inside of the cabinet rails. To lengthen or shorten the top-rail assembly, loosen the two 6-32 screws (I-3
in Figure 1 on page 6) and adjust the top-rail assembly to the desired length. The length will be
approximately the length of the adjustable shelf. Once adjusted, tighten the two 6-32 screws.

b.

Insert the top-rail assembly down into the air-duct assembly and then secure the top-rail assembly to the
air-duct assembly with two 6-32 screws, one screw on each side of the air-duct assembly (I-1 and I-2 in
Figure 1 on page 6). Tighten screws according to specifications under Torque requirements on page 7.

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FIGURE 5

Securing top rail in cabinet.

Install screws

Install
screws
Install
screws

6. Secure the top-rail assembly to the cabinet with four 10-32 screws, two screws on each end of the top-rail
assembly.

For rails with round holes:

Use two 10-32 screws with washers (E in Figure 1 on page 6) on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten
screws according to specifications under Torque requirements on page 7.

For rails with square holes:

Use the two standard 10-32 screws (D in Figure 1 on page 6) with blue Loctite on the threads and alignment
washers (H in Figure 1 on page 6) on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten screws according to
specifications under Torque requirements on page 7.

Install DCX-4S in cabinet

1. Ensure that the door is removed from the port side of the DCX-4S. For instructions, refer to the corresponding
Hardware Reference Manual.
2. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level.

CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
3. If applicable, lock the wheels of the lift.
4. Carefully lift the DCX-4S and slide it into the cabinet.
5. Secure the DCX-4S to the cabinet with six 10-32 screws with washers. Tighten screws according to
specifications under Torque requirements on page 7.

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NOTE

Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts to secure the DCX-4S to the cabinet are provided in the DCX-4S hardware
accessory kit.

FIGURE 6

DCX-4S with 27 to 31 in. (68.58 to 78.74 cm) Port-Side Exhaust Kit installed in cabinet

NOTE

For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (F in Figure 1 on page 6) on the rails for securing the 10-32 screws.
For rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (G in Figure 1 on page 6). Also refer to Figure 2 on page 7.
6. Install the DCX-4S door and required cable management system using instructions in the corresponding DCX-4S
Backbone Hardware Reference Manual.

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Installing with 18-24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) kit

Parts list
The following parts list refers to items illustrated in Figure 7 on page 13.

TABLE 3

Hardware for Port-Side Exhaust Kit for 18-in. to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) cabinets

Item

Description

Quantity

Top rail

Top rail mounting brackets for 18-20 in., (45.72-50.8 cm) 20-22-in. (50.8-55.88 cm),
and 22-24.in (55.88-60.96 cm) cabinets

Duct

Shelf

Shelf saddle

10-32 x .5 in. (1.27 cm) Phillips screw (blue Loctite on threads)

12

10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm) Phillips screw with square-cone washer

12

10-32 clip nut for cabinets that have rails with round holes

10-32 retainer nut for cabinets that have rails with square holes

Alignment washer for cabinets that have rails with square holes

12

6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm) Phillips screw

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Port-Side Exhaust Kit assembly for 18 to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) cabinets

K-3

K-3

K-3
K-2

C
K-1

Port Side
(Exhaust)

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10-32 x .5"

10-32 x .63"

10-32 Clip Nut

10-32 Retainer Nut

Alignment Washer

6-32 x .25"

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Torque requirements
Use the following torque settings when tightening screws that secure the rack mount kit and DCX-4S to the
equipment cabinet.

TABLE 4

Torque requirements for mounting screws

Screw size

Torque

6-32 x .25 in. (.635 cm)

Phillips screw

8.75 in.-lbs (10 cm-kg)

10-32 x .63 in.(1.60 cm)

Phillips screw

32 in.-lbs (36.86 cm-kg)

Install cabinet hardware

1. Determine how the DCX-4S can be oriented in the equipment cabinet so that the nonport side has access to
intake air (cool).
2. Install clip nuts (H in Figure 7 on page 13) or retainer nuts (I in Figure 7 on page 13) in cabinet rail locations
shown in Figure 8 on page 14. These nuts will secure the 10-32 screws that mount the Port Side Exhaust Kit
shelf and DCX-4S to the cabinet. For rails with round holes, use clip nuts. For rails with square holes, use
retainer nuts. Note that Figure 8 on page 14 shows relative positions for these nuts in the cabinet rails to mount
the shelf and DCX-4S. You may mount the shelf and DCX-4S in 9 U of cabinet space higher or lower in the
cabinet than shown.

FIGURE 8

Clip and retainer nut locations on cabinet rails

Attaching Clip Nuts
for Round-Hole Rails

Setup for Rails

with Square Holes
31

31

30

30

29
28

Clip or Retainer
Nut Locations
for DCX-4S

Retainer Nut
(Item G)

29
Rail
28

27

27

26

26

25

25

Rail

24
23

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Clip or Retainer
Nut Locations
for Shelf

24

Note
23

Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts

for DCX-4S are provided in the
DCX-4S hardware accessory kit.

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3. Install the shelf saddle (E in Figure 7 on page 13) to the nonport side of the equipment cabinet .Install the
saddle in the same vertical location as where the shelf installs on the port side of the rack. In using Clip and
retainer nut locations on cabinet rails on page 14 as example, if the shelf is installed in location 23 on the port
side, install the saddle in location 23 on the nonport side. Ensure that the words THIS SIDE UP on the saddle
face towards the port side of the rack (refer to Figure 9).
Secure the saddle to the equipment cabinet using four 10-32 screws with washers (G in Figure 7 on page 13),
two screws on each side of the saddle. Tighten screws according to specifications under Torque requirements
on page 14.

FIGURE 9

Installing saddle to equipment cabinet

Install
screws

Port Side
(Exhaust)
Install screws

NOTE

For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts (H in Figure 7 on page 13) on the rails for securing 10-32 screws. For
rails with square holes, use the retainer nuts (I in Figure 7 on page 13). Also refer to Figure 8 on page 14.
4. Place the shelf (D in Figure 7 on page 13) on the saddle then secure it to the cabinet rails using four 10-32
screws with washers (G in Figure 1 on page 6). Tighten screws according to specifications under Torque
requirements on page 14.

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FIGURE 10

Shelf installed in cabinet

Install screws

Port Side
(Exhaust)

Install screws

NOTE

For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the front rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square
holes, use the retainer nuts (H and I in Figure 7 on page 13). Also refer to Figure 8 on page 14.
5. Install the air-duct assembly (C in Figure 7 on page 13) by inserting it down into the side-slot on the shelf.
Ensure that the tabs of the duct align and engage with the slots in the shelf. Also refer to Figure 11 on page 17.

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FIGURE 11

Installing air duct into side slot on shelf

6. Install the top-rail inner bracket to the top-rail assembly:

7.

a.

Determine the size of the top-rail inner bracket that you will need to install on the top rail so that the top rail
will fit on the inside of the equipment cabinet rails. Remove the appropriate bracket from the accessory kit.
Note that the accessory kit contains three sizes, depending the depth of your equipment cabinet (B in
Figure 7 on page 13).

b.

Secure the top-rail inner bracket to the top-rail assembly with two 6-32 screws (K-3 in Figure 7 on page 13).
Tighten screws according to specifications under Torque requirements on page 14.

Install the top-rail assembly:

a.

Insert the top-rail assembly (with the top-rail inner bracket attached) down into the air-duct assembly and
then secure the top-rail assembly to the air-duct assembly with two 6-32 screws, one screw on each side of
the air-duct assembly (K-1 and K-2 in Figure 7 on page 13). Also refer to Figure 12 on page 18.

b.

Secure the top-rail assembly to the rack. Refer to Figure 12 on page 18.
For rails with round holes
Use two 10-32 screws with washers (G in Figure 7 on page 13) on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten
screws according to specifications under Torque requirements on page 14.
For rails with square holes
Use the two standard 10-32 screws (F in Figure 7 on page 13) with blue Loctite on the threads and
alignment washers (J in Figure 7 on page 13) on each end of the top rail assembly. Tighten screws
according to specifications under Torque requirements on page 14.

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FIGURE 12

Securing top rail in cabinet.

Install DCX-4S in cabinet

1. Ensure that the door is removed from the port side of the DCX-4S. For instructions, refer to the corresponding
DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual.
2. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level.

CAUTION
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
3. If applicable, lock the wheels of the lift.
4. Carefully lift the DCX-4S and slide it into the cabinet.
5. Secure the DCX-4S to the cabinet with six 10-32 screws with washers, three screws on each side (Figure 13 on
page 19). Tighten screws according to specifications under Torque requirements on page 14.

NOTE
Screws, clip nuts, and retainer nuts for securing the DCX-4S to the equipment rack are included in the DCX-4S
hardware accessory kit.

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FIGURE 13

DCX-4S with 18 to 24 in. (45.72 to 60.96 cm) Port-Side Exhaust Kit installed in cabinet

NOTE

For rails with round holes, use the clip nuts on the front rails for securing 10-32 screws. For rails with square
holes, use the retainer nuts (H and I in Figure 7 on page 13). Also refer to Figure 8 on page 14.
6. Install the DCX-4S door and required cable management system using instructions in the DCX-4S Backbone
Hardware Reference Manual.

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