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Table 3. Facility requirements (continued)
Type Requirements
Rack (when rack-
mounted)
• One rack unit (1U) in a 48.3 cm (19-inch) rack
• All equipment in the rack grounded through a reliable branch circuit
connection
• Additional weight of switch not to exceed the rack’s weight limits
• Rack secured to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement
Quick installation checklist
This checklist provides a high-level overview of the basic installation process from the planning stage to
the point where the switch comes online and is ready to be deployed. Completing all the tasks in the
suggested order ensures successful installation. IBM recommends that you print this checklist and take it
to the installation site.
Pre-installation tasks
Review all installation requirements ahead of time as part of your site preparation. Careful planning and
site preparation ensures seamless installation, especially when installing multiple switches.
Table 4. Installation prerequisites
Task
Task details or additional information Complet
ed
Unpack the switch. Take an inventory of the hardware components included in your
shipment. Refer to “Items included with the switch” on page 10.
Gather necessary components
and required tools.
Review the time and items required information at the beginning
of each chapter to ensure you have gathered all necessary
components required for the following installation tasks:
• Chapter 3, “Mounting the switch,” on page 11
• Chapter 7, “Power supply and fan assembly,” on page 61
• Chapter 5, “Installing transceivers and cables,” on page 47
Review the safety precautions. Refer to “Safety and environmental notices” on page xiii.
Plan the installation. Decide whether you want to install the unit on a flat surface or in
a rack. For rack installation, obtain the appropriate rack mount
kit. Refer to “Mounting options” on page 11.
Review and verify installation
requirements.
Verify that the following requirements are met. Refer to “Facility
requirements” on page 7.
• Power requirements
• Environmental requirements
• Clearance for standalone or rack installation
Gather network configuration
parameters.
• IP address:
• Subnet mask:
• Default gateway:
• Domain ID:
• Time zone:
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