IBM 4002-Y2A, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing a y-series switch
Installation precautions
Attention: The procedures in this manual are intended for qualified service
personnel.
Attention: Before beginning the installation, refer to the safety information in
“Safety notices” on page ix.
Unpacking the device
The y-series devices ship with all of the items listed below. Verify the contents of
your shipping container. If any items are missing, please contact your IBM
representative.
Package contents
The following items are included in your shipping carton:
v
y-series device
v
rack mount brackets
v warranty
v
printed documentation and CD-ROM
v a straight-through EIA or TIA DB-9 serial cable (F/F). If you prefer to build your
own cable, see the pinout information in “Attaching a PC or terminal” on page
22
v
four rubber feet
v 0.5 m CX4 cable (4002-Y2B and 4002-Y4B) devices only
General requirements
To manage the system, you need a management station, such as a PC running a
terminal emulation application. Connect the management station to the Console
serial port on the switch.
Use the serial connection to perform basic configuration tasks, including assigning
an IP address and network mask to the system. This information is required to
manage the system using the Web management interface, IronView Network
Manager, or using the CLI through Telnet.
Installation tasks
Follow the steps listed in Table 16 to install your device. Details for each of these
steps are provided on the pages indicated.
Table 16. Installation tasks
Task
Number
Task Where to Find More Information
1 Ensure that the physical environment that will host the
device has the proper cabling and ventilation. “Preparing the installation site” on page 16
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