IBM 2109 - SAN Fibre Channel Switch Model S16, Service Manual

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About this book
This book describes how to install and maintain the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch
2109 Model S16.
Who should use this book
This book is intended for trained service representatives and service providers who
act as the primary level of field hardware service support to help solve and
diagnose hardware problems on the IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2109 Model
S16.
This book also assists the customer in planning the installation of the 2109 Model
S16 switch.
“Chapter 2. Customer planning” on page 9 contains the customer planning
worksheets that are required to be filled out before installing the 2109 switches.
Before using this book, you must know how to service the switch hardware, and
how to analyze, isolate, report, and resolve problems. You must also know how to
safely work with electrical components. Throughout this book, the term “switch”
applies to any IBM 2109 switch, unless the reference is to a specific model.
Where to start
When performing any service action on the switch, follow the directions given in
“Chapter 4. Maintenance action plans” on page 33. This ensures that you use the
correct remove, replace, or repair procedures for this machine, including the correct
procedures to turn the power on and off. Failure to follow these instructions can
cause damage to the machine.
Limited vocabulary
This book uses a specific range of words so that the text can be understood by IBM
service support representatives in countries where English is not the primary
language.
Ordering publications
All of the publications listed in the switch product library are shipped as appropriate
with their respective switches. You can also order additional copies of each
publication.
Product library
The IBM 2109 Model S16 is an IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch product. See the
following publications for more information about the switch:
v
IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2109 Model S16 User’s Guide , SC26-7351
This book introduces the IBM 2109 Model S16 Switch, and its features. It also
provides information about using the IBM StorWatch
™
SAN Fibre Channel Switch
Specialist, setting up zoning, and methods for managing the IBM 2109 Model
S16 Switch remotely.
v
IBM SAN Fibre Channel Switch 2109 Model S16 Installation and Service Guide ,
SC26-7352.
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