IBM SAN32B-E4, Installation, Service And User Manual

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Chapter 2. Installing and configuring the switch
Attention: Refer to “Planning for encryption” on page 6 for planning
recommendations specific to encryption.
You can install the SAN32B-E4 encryption switch in the following ways:
v
As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface. For instructions and more information,
see “Setting up the switch as a standalone unit” on page 11.
v
In an Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet using the fixed rack mount
kit, slide rack mount kit, or the mid-mount rack kit. For more information, see
“Installing in an EIA cabinet” on page 13.
This chapter provides the following information:
v “Site preparation and installation guidelines” on page 10
v
“Items included with the switch” on page 11
v “Setting up the switch as a standalone unit” on page 11
v
“Installing in an EIA cabinet” on page 13
v “Configuring the switch” on page 19
v
“Configuring for encryption” on page 26
v
“Managing license keys (optional)” on page 27
Table 3. Installation tasks, time, and items required
Installation task Time estimate Items required
Site preparation and
unpacking the switch 30 minutes None
Installing the rack mount kit 30 minutes Rack mount kit, 1/4-inch
slotted-blade screwdriver,
11/32-inch wrench
Mounting and securing the
switch in the rack 15 minutes
Installing power cables and
powering on the switch 10 minutes Power cables (provided in
the accessory kit)
Establishing serial
connection, logging on to
switch, and configuring IP
addresses. 20 minutes Serial cable (provided in the
accessory kit), workstation
computer with a serial port
or terminal server port and a
terminal emulator
application (such as
HyperTerminal), Ethernet IP
addresses for the switch
Installing an Ethernet cable,
opening a Telnet session, and
configuring the switch
domain ID, date and time,
and additional system
parameters. Verifying and
backing up configuration. 20 minutes Ethernet cable for Telnet
access. Refer to the
Fabric OS
Administrator’s Guide for
more information.
Installing SFPs, attaching and
managing fiber optic cables. 15 minutes SFP optical transceivers, fiber
optic cables, and hook and
loop cable wraps
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