IBM TotalStorage 3534-F08, Installation Manual

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Installing the 3534 Model F08 as a stand-alone unit
Follow this procedure to install the switch as a stand-alone unit on a flat surface.
Time required
Approximately 10 minutes.
Installation instructions
Complete the following steps to install the switch as a stand-alone unit:
1. Unpack the 3534 Model F08 and verify that all ordered items are present.
2. Turn the switch upside down and lay it on its top.
3. Apply the adhesive rubber feet.
Attention: Installing the rubber feet on the switch is recommended to
minimize the chance of the switch sliding off the supporting surface.
a. Clean the four depressions on the chassis bottom to ensure that they are
free of dust.
b. Place one rubber foot in each depression with the adhesive side against the
chassis.
c. Press the rubber feet firmly into place.
4. Return the switch to its normal upright position and place it on a sturdy flat
surface.
5. When you are ready to supply power to the switch, connect the power cable to
the 3534 Model F08 power supply and to a power outlet. (The power supply
does not have an ac switch.)
The 3534 Model F08 automatically runs a POST each time power is supplied to
it.
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place a hazardous
voltage on metal parts of the system or the products that attach to the
system. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the outlet is
correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (1)
Attention: Ensure that the power cable is routed so that it is not pinched or
exposed to stress.
Note: Do not connect the switch to the network until the internet protocol (IP)
address is correctly set. For more information, see “Configuring,
connecting, and accessing the 3534 Model F08” on page 15.
Installing the 3534 Model F08 in an EIA rack
Follow this procedure to install the 3534 Model F08 in a rack that meets EIA
standards.
CAUTION:
The 3534 Model F08 switch is designed to be installed by the customer, and is
certified as
″
customer setup
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. Make sure that the system or rack into which
the switch will be installed is also designed and certified for customer setup;
if it is not, then the switch must be installed by a CE. (1)
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