IBM SAN42B-R, Installation, Service And User Manual

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Setting up the switch as a standalone unit
Attention: Refer to “Safety notices and labels” on page xi before
starting any installation procedure.
To install the switch as a standalone unit, use the following procedure:
1. Unpack the switch and verify that all items listed in “Items included with the
switch” on page 9 are present and undamaged.
2.
Clean the four corner depressions on the bottom of the switch enclosure, place
an adhesive rubber foot in each one, and firmly press into place. The rubber
feet on the switch help prevent the switch from sliding off the supporting
surface.
3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
4. Provide power to the switch as described in “Providing power to the switch”
on page 22.
Attention: Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is
correctly set. For instructions on how to cable and configure the switch, and how
to set the IP address, see “Initial setup of the switch” on page 21.
Installing in an EIA cabinet
The switch can be installed so that the port side is either flush with the front posts
or recessed with the non-port side flush with the rear posts. A recessed position
allows a more gradual bend in the fiber optic cables connected to the switch and
less interference in the aisle at the front of the rack.
Note: The illustrations in the installation instructions show a 1U device. The
SAN42B-R is a 2U device but the installation instructions are the same.
Attention: Refer to “Safety notices and labels” on page xi before
starting any installation procedure.
Attention: Refer to “Rack safety” on page xvii for danger and caution
notices related to rack and cabinet installations.
Attention: Install the switch with the airflow aligned with any other
switches in the rack. Some switches have airflow running from port side
to fan side and others have the opposite arrangement. Make sure that
the airflow for all switches moves in the same direction to maximize
cooling.
Time required
Allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete this procedure. Two people can make
installation easier.
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SAN42B-R Installation, Service, and User Guide