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2006 model l10 fixed rack-mount kit

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IBM TotalStorage Storage Switch

2006 Model L10 Fixed Rack-Mount Kit Instructions

IBM Corporation offers this optional, fixed rack-mount kit for the IBM TotalStorage®

Storage Switch 2006 Model L10. This kit includes the necessary hardware to install one

or two switches into any standard 19-inch equipment rack.

Caution: The fixed rack-mount kit is not designed to withstand the shock and vibration

forces that may result from shipping an installed rack-mount kit and switch unit(s) in an

equipment rack. IBM Corporation recommends installing the rack-mount kit and switch

unit(s) in an equipment rack at the designated location where the equipment rack will

reside. IBM Corporation is not responsible for any injury or damage that may result from

improper installation or unintended use of this rack-mount kit. If you want the Model L10

switch pre-installed, using the shippable shelf rack-mount kit, contact an IBM

Corporation sales representative.

Before installing the fixed rack-mount kit, review the Guidelines for Mounting Equipment

in a Rack section.

Guidelines for Mounting Equipment in a Rack

When installing IBM Corporation equipment in a rack, give careful consideration to the

following factors:

• The operating ambient temperature of rack-mounted equipment must not exceed the

maximum rated ambient temperature, which is indicated in the product installation

guide.

• The air flow clearances specified in the product installation guide must be maintained

within the rack.

• The AC supply circuit for rack-mounted equipment must be capable of supplying the

total current specified on all the labels of the rack-mounted equipment.

• All AC power supply connections must be properly grounded (earthed). To ensure the

integrity of the grounded connection, special attention must be given to connections

that are not directly connected to the branch circuit (for example, power strips).

• The rack-mounting hardware provided for IBM Corporation equipment has been

carefully selected to adequately support the equipment. Any alternate rack-mounting

hardware must provide equal or superior support.

• Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack cabinet. Install the

heaviest device in the bottom of the rack cabinet.

Page 1 IBM Corporation is not responsible for any injury or damage that may result from improper installation or unintended use of this rack-mount kit. If you want the Model L10 switch pre-installed, using the shippable shelf rack-mount kit, contact an IBM Corporation sales representative.
Page 2: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Follow these instructions to install a Model L10 switch into a rack. 1. Unpack the Model L10 switch’s fixed rack-mount kit and verify that all ordered parts are present. See Table 1 for a list of parts and the quantities supplied. Table 1.
Page 3 – If the equipment rack uses square holes, install all 12 caged nuts 3. Install the rear mounting rails in the equipment rack (see Figure 1). Note: IBM Corporation recommends following these installation instructions for the rear mounting rails, especially if the installation is performed by a single individual.
Page 4 Figure 2. Installing the Model L10 switch in the tray assembly 5. Install the switch in the rack (see Figure 2). a. Carefully slide the switch into the tray assembly until the slot in the switch’s port end aligns with the metal tab at the front of the tray. There are two metal tabs available –...
Page 5 Figure 3. Installing the cover panel on the back side of the tray assembly 6. Install the cover panel (see Figure 3). a. Align the cover panel’s mounting holes with the empty center holes in the equipment rack’s rear rails. b.