Contents
Figures................................................................................................................. vi
Tables................................................................................................................. vii
Read this rst....................................................................................................... ix
Getting help................................................................................................................................................. ix
Accessibility features for the SAN96B-5.................................................................................................... ix
How to send your comments....................................................................................................................... x
Safety and environmental notices......................................................................... xi
Safety notices and labels............................................................................................................................ xi
Caution notices............................................................................................................................................xi
Danger notices...........................................................................................................................................xiii
Safety labels............................................................................................................................................... xv
Attention notices........................................................................................................................................ xv
ESD precautions......................................................................................................................................... xv
Rack safety.................................................................................................................................................xvi
Rack installation...................................................................................................................................xvi
Rack relocation (19" rack).................................................................................................................. xvii
Product recycling and disposal................................................................................................................ xvii
About this document......................................................................................... xviii
IBM and Cisco product matrix.................................................................................................................xviii
Product documentation...........................................................................................................................xviii
Chapter 1. Overview of the IBM SAN48C-6 Fibre Channel Switch............................ 1
Switch Overview...........................................................................................................................................1
Fan Modules............................................................................................................................................3
Power Supplies....................................................................................................................................... 4
LEDs........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Transceivers............................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2. Cabinet and Rack Installation...............................................................9
Cabinet and Rack Requirements................................................................................................................. 9
General Requirements for Cabinets and Racks.....................................................................................9
Requirements Specic to Perforated Cabinets................................................................................... 10
Requirements Specic to Solid-Walled Cabinets................................................................................10
Chapter 3. Installing the IBM SAN48C-6 Switch....................................................11
Preinstallation............................................................................................................................................11
IBM Storage Networking SAN48C-6 and Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket.............................................. 11
Airflow Considerations.........................................................................................................................14
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems................................................................................14
Installation Guidelines.........................................................................................................................14
Unpacking and Inspecting the Switch................................................................................................. 15
NEBS Compliance.................................................................................................................................15
Installing the Switch.................................................................................................................................. 17
Installing the Switch in a 4-Post Rack................................................................................................. 17
Installing the Switch into a 2-Post Rack..............................................................................................21
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