22 Before you begin
Before you begin
Site preparation The location and conditions of the place where you decide to install the CN1610
must conform to the following guidelines:
u The location must be clean, dry, and well ventilated.
u The location must meet the specifications described in “Environmental
specification” on page 18.
u The installation site must have sufficient space to allow access to the front
and back panels of the switch.
u The system and port LEDs must be visible.
u The power cord must be able to reach from the power socket on the switch to
a properly-grounded power source.
u The cable length from the copper Ethernet port to the connected device must
not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
u The cable length from the SFP ports must not exceed recommended lengths
for the cable and transceiver module type.
u The ventilation holes on the front and rear panels must not be obstructed in
order to provide proper airflow through the switch.
u The cabling must be routed away from sources of electrical interference such
as power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Verify package
contents
The CN1610 package includes the following contents:
u CN1610 switch
u Software license and warranty information
u Rack-mount installation kit
u RJ45 to DB-9 console cable
u Four SFP+ direct attach copper cables
Power cables are a separate item and not included in this package. If any item is
missing or damaged, contact your authorized IBM N series sales representative
immediately.
The following table lists the parts included in the slide rail box:
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