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— Correct rate limiting on the iFCP ports will be crucial to the
health and performance of the iFCP interconnection.
— Have the circuit provider test the link to ensure that the full
provisioned amount is available and that the signal strength is
not degraded somewhere on the network.
— Verify the available MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) available
on this network. Sometimes it is necessary to allow for
overhead for each IP packet traversing a virtual private
network (VPN) connection using IPsec.
Use the Element Manager Remote Connections screen to measure the
MTU size.
Task 2: Mounting the SAN Router
Surface mounting the SAN Router
To install the SAN Router on a horizontal surface, or other standalone
environment:
1. Remove the SAN Router from the protective bag.
2. Place the SAN Router in a well-ventilated area to ensure free
airflow to the cooling fans. Airflow enters at the rear
(non-port-side) and exits at the front (port-side) of the chassis.
Cabling should be routed so that ventilation openings are not
obstructed. Ensure that the operating temperature specifications
in
Appendix A,
Environmental requirements
are met at the airflow
entrance of the chassis.
Mounting the SAN Router in an equipment rack
To install the SAN Router in a customer -- supplied equipment rack,
refer to the
IBM TotalStorage SAN16M-R Rack-Mount Installation
Instructions
. Ensure that the operating temperature specifications in
Appendix A,
Environmental requirements
are met at the airflow
entrance of the chassis.".