IBM SAN192C-6, Installation, Service And User Manual

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14. Clearance required between the front of the chassis and the inside of the
cabinet (if used) or the edge of the cold aisle (if no cabinet) for the cable
management frames and the optional front doors
15.
Front service clearance required for installing the chassis and replacing the
modules on the front of the chassis
Rack-Mounting Guidelines
CAUTION:
If the rack is on wheels, ensure that the brakes are engaged or the rack is
otherwise stabilized.
CAUTION:
If installing this kit in an EIA rack, attach the switch to all four rack-mounting
rails; the EIA rails may not be thick enough to prevent flexing of the shelf
brackets if only two rails are used.
Before Installing the Rack-Mount Support Brackets
Before installing the rack-mount support brackets for the IBM c-type SAN switches
and directors, check the contents of your kit. Table 11 lists the contents of the shelf
bracket kit.
Table 11. Contents of Rack-Mount Support Brackets Kit
Quantity Part Description
2 Bottom support brackets
20 12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws
20 M6 x 19 mm Phillips binder-head screws
20 10-32 x 3/4-inch screws
Installing and Removing the Brackets
This section provides information on how to install and remove brackets.
Before installing the shelf brackets, check the contents of your kit. Table 12 lists the
contents of the shelf bracket kit.
Table 12. Contents of Shelf Bracket Kit
Quantity Part Description
2 Slider brackets
2 Shelf brackets
1 Crossbar
2 10-32 x 3/8-in. Phillips pan-head screws
16 12-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws
16 10-24 x 3/4-in. Phillips screws
Required Equipment
You need the following equipment for this installation:
v Number 2 Phillips screwdriver
v Tape measure and level (to ensure shelf brackets are level)
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