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General| Model | SAN48B-5 |
|---|---|
| Type | Switch |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Ports | 48 |
| Manageable | Yes |
| Management | Web-based, CLI |
| Power Supply | Dual, Hot-swappable |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Port Speed | 8/16 Gbps |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40 to 70 °C |
Overview of the SAN48B-5 switch's features and high-performance capabilities.
Detailed description of the physical components and ports of the SAN48B-5 switch.
Identification and description of LEDs and ports on the front (port) side of the switch.
Identification and description of power supply and fan assemblies on the rear side.
List of all hardware and documentation accessories shipped with the SAN48B-5 switch.
Conditions and requirements for electrical, environmental, and cabinet installation.
Recommendations and best practices for organizing and managing cables for the switch.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the SAN48B-5 switch on a flat surface.
Procedures for installing the SAN48B-5 switch into a standard EIA rack cabinet.
Detailed steps for powering up the SAN48B-5 switch safely and correctly.
Instructions for establishing a serial connection for initial switch configuration.
How to configure a static or DHCP IP address for the SAN48B-5 switch.
Procedures for setting the correct date, time, and time zone on the switch.
Guidance on installing transceivers and connecting fiber optic cables to the switch.
Explanation of the two operational modes for the SAN48B-5 switch.
Detailed steps for safely powering the SAN48B-5 switch on and off.
Understanding the meaning of status and activity LEDs on the switch.
Table describing port side LED behavior and recommended actions for troubleshooting.
Information on the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process and switch boot sequence.
How to determine if POST completed successfully and identify errors.
Options and tools available for monitoring and managing the SAN48B-5 switch.
Procedures for removing and replacing hot-swappable power supply and fan units.
Methods to check power supply status and identify faulty units.
Steps to safely remove the lithium battery from the switch.
Specifications for the physical size and weight of the SAN48B-5 switch.
Electrical, thermal, and cabinet requirements for switch installation.
Technical details of the universal power supplies used in the SAN48B-5.
Acceptable operating and non-operating ranges for ambient temperature and humidity.
Key technical specifications including port types, processor, and bandwidth.
Maximum distances for transceivers, speeds, and cable types.
Compatibility and operating capabilities of the Fibre Channel ports.
Details of the serial port, including connector type and pinouts.
Systematic process for identifying the root cause of link issues.
Common optical link problems and solutions related to contamination.
Guidelines for maintaining signal integrity and a healthy link budget.
Potential issues with LWL connections and ensuring proper optical engineering.
List of trademarks and registered trademarks associated with IBM products.
Compliance statements for various regulatory bodies regarding electromagnetic emissions.
German compliance information for electromagnetic compatibility for Class A devices.
Emission compliance statement for Class A products in China.
Emission compliance statement for Class A products in Japan.
