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SCSI SWITCH (FOR AS/400
®
)
3. Installing and Configuring
the SCSI Switch
3.1 Subsystem Requirements
Before installing the SCSI Switch (for AS/400
®
) verify that:
• All environmental, power and space requirements have been met.
• All host system interface requirements have been provided. These
requirements can be found in this section. Look under the appropriate
“Host System Requirements” for the system in question.
Environmental Requirements
Temperature
—
Operating:
60° to 90° F (15.5° to 32° C),
Non-operating:
-40° to 122° F (-40° to 50° C)
Humidity (noncondensing)
—
Operating
: 20 to 80%,
Non-operating
: 10 to 90%
Power Requirements
The SCSI Switch (for AS/400
®
) requires a dedicated power receptacle
with an isolated earth ground. Power may also be provided via the
IBM 9039 rack using an accessory cord.
For 120V outlets at 120 VAC, a NEMA 5-15R receptacle is required.
For 220V outlets at 220 VAC, a NEMA 6-15R receptacle is required.
CAUTION
Water pipes or building conduits are not adequate earth-ground
substitutes.
Space Requirements
The SCSI Switch (for AS/400
®
) can be rack-mounted. It requires
two EIA locations in a 9309 rack.