IBM 8265 Nways ATM Switch, Installation Manual

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About this Book
This book gives a description of the activities required to unpack, prepare, and install the IBM 8265
Nways
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ATM Switch and accessories.
Who Should Use this Book
This book is intended for the following people at your site:
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Hardware installer.
How to Use This Book
This book is divided into the following chapters and appendixes. It essentially covers all the activities
necessary to install your 8265.
Chapter 1 provides a summary of the installation steps required to install the 8265.
Chapter 2 describes the basic and optional components, and how to unpack them.
Chapter 3 describes how to install the 8265 chassis in a rack or on a table or shelf.
Chapter 4 describes how to install the power supplies (AC or DC).
Chapter 5 details how to install the Control Point and Switch, Controller, and media modules.
Chapter 6 explains how to attach a configuration console to the 8265.
Chapter 7 describes how to complete the installation of the 8265, by checking that the required
components are installed, powering on the 8265, and verifying that the installed components
are working properly.
Appendix A provides troubleshooting information.
Appendix B details maintenance and service procedures.
Appendix C contains various notices related to this product.
Prerequisite Knowledge
This book assumes that you are familiar with the IBM 8265 Nways ATM Switch, as described in the IBM
8265 Nways ATM Switch Product Description, GA33–0449.
Where to Find More Information
Refer to the “Bibliography” on page 83 for a list of IBM manuals that contain related information and
publications for the 8265 switch.
World Wide Web ;You can access the latest news and information about IBM network products, customer
service and support, and microcode upgrades via the Internet, at the URL:
http://www.networking.ibm.com
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