IBM SAN768B-2, Installation, Service And User Manual

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v Two or four cables for 200 - 240 VAC service
v
Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
v Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on
the chassis nameplate
v
Location close to the chassis and easily accessible
v Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician, compatible with the
power cords
Attention: To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a
separate power source.
5.
Ensure that the following are available for configuration of the chassis:
v Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
v
Serial cable (provided)
v Three Ethernet cables (including one spare)
v
Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration or collecting
supportsave output data (optional)
v SFPs (provided) and compatible cables
6. Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 2 in. of
airspace.
7. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40 degrees
Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) during operation.
CAUTION:
Use safe lifting practices when moving the product. (C015)
Note: A fully populated SAN768B-2 (eight FC8-64 port cards, 512 ports) weighs
approximately 159.2 kg (351 lb) and requires the specified lift tool to
install it.
Installing a SAN768B-2 in a cabinet
This section describes how to install the SAN768B-2 in the Model C36 cabinet.
These procedures use parts that are included in the 14U rack mount kit.
Time required
Allow approximately 4 hours to complete this procedure. This includes unpacking,
assembling, and repacking the lift tool. This is for the physical installation of the
SAN768B-2 only. It does not include installing Ethernet cables, SFPs, attaching and
routing the fiber optic cables, or completing the initial configuration.
Table 3 provides a summary of time estimates for the different installation tasks
and the tools required for each task. Times may differ, depending on experience
level and your specific configuration.
Table 3. Installation tasks, time, and items required
Installation task Time estimate Items required
Unpacking and assembling
the lift tool 15 minutes No special tools required.
Site preparation and
unpacking the SAN768B-2 30 minutes #2 Phillips screwdriver (for
cable management comb)
Pallet jack (if the shipment
has not been positioned near
the installation site)
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