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Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch, components and options

This chapter describes the how to install the RackSwitch chassis and the

associated RackSwitch components. The following sections describe how to install

components into the following racks.

v “Installing the RackSwitch in a standard equipment rack” on page 17

v “Installing the RackSwitch in an IBM iDataPlex rack” on page 20

v “Installing the RackSwitch in an IBM System x or Power rack” on page 22

v “Installing the 1U air duct option” on page 26

v “Installing an SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ transceiver” on page 30

Note: When replacing a RackSwitch chassis, all internal components must also be

removed from the chassis and replaced in the new chassis. For more

information on removing and replacing the RackSwitch and components, see

Chapter 3, “Removing and replacing the RackSwitch and components,” on

page 35.

Before installing the RackSwitch

Locate and record the important product information about the switch in the

following table. The identification labels contain the machine-type model (MTM)

number, serial number and part number (front, rear panel and/or bottom of the unit),

and the media access control (MAC) address (rear of unit) for the switch. The MAC

address is not required for opening a service call.

Note: Make sure that you record this information before you install the switch.

You can also review and record your product serial number and other required

information through the software interface by issuing the show sys-info command

using the ISCLI interface or the /info/sys/general command using the MenuCLI

interface. For more information about these commands, see “Configuring Vital

Product Data after a switch replacement” on page 43.

After the switch is installed most of the identification labels are hidden from view

and require removing the switch in order to relocate them in the event of opening a

service call.

Attention: This product information is required to register your product, to update

your firmware, place a service call, and replace the RackSwitch.

Note: The following sample RackSwitch identification (ID) labels may have different

MTM and part numbers than your unit.

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