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IBM TotalStorage Storage Switch
2006 Model L10 Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Instructions
IBM Corporation offers this optional, fixed rack-mount kit for the IBM TotalStorage®
Storage Switch 2006 Model L10. This kit includes the necessary hardware to install one
or two switches into any standard 19-inch equipment rack.
Caution: The fixed rack-mount kit is not designed to withstand the shock and vibration
forces that may result from shipping an installed rack-mount kit and switch unit(s) in an
equipment rack. IBM Corporation recommends installing the rack-mount kit and switch
unit(s) in an equipment rack at the designated location where the equipment rack will
reside. IBM Corporation is not responsible for any injury or damage that may result from
improper installation or unintended use of this rack-mount kit. If you want the Model L10
switch pre-installed, using the shippable shelf rack-mount kit, contact an IBM
Corporation sales representative.
Before installing the fixed rack-mount kit, review the Guidelines for Mounting Equipment
in a Rack section.
Guidelines for Mounting Equipment in a Rack
When installing IBM Corporation equipment in a rack, give careful consideration to the
following factors:
• The operating ambient temperature of rack-mounted equipment must not exceed the
maximum rated ambient temperature, which is indicated in the product installation
guide.
• The air flow clearances specified in the product installation guide must be maintained
within the rack.
• The AC supply circuit for rack-mounted equipment must be capable of supplying the
total current specified on all the labels of the rack-mounted equipment.
• All AC power supply connections must be properly grounded (earthed). To ensure the
integrity of the grounded connection, special attention must be given to connections
that are not directly connected to the branch circuit (for example, power strips).
• The rack-mounting hardware provided for IBM Corporation equipment has been
carefully selected to adequately support the equipment. Any alternate rack-mounting
hardware must provide equal or superior support.
• Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. Install the
heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
