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Appendix A. SAN rack
This topic describes how to install and service the SAN rack. A number of different machine type 8961
and 2499 b-type models of directors can be installed in this SAN rack, including products that are no
longer marketed by IBM. These products include the following:
v 8961 SAN director models
- F04 (SAN256B-6 )
- F08 (SAN512B-6)
v 2499 SAN director models
- 416 (SAN384B-2)
- 816 (SAN786B-2 )
For specific installation and service information for these IBM Storage Networking SAN products, refer to
their respective installation and service guides.
Throughout this document, the IBM TotalStorage IBM SAN rack is referred to as the rack. The IBM
Storage Networking SAN512B-6, 256B-6, and IBM System Networking SAN768B-2 and 384B-2 are
referred to as directors. The term devices refers generically to directors or other products.
Installing the IBM SAN rack
This section contains the procedures to install a IBM SAN rack (hereafter referred to as the rack) and
prepare it for use.
The installation steps are as follows:
v "Step 1. Position the rack"
v "Step 2. Level the rack" on page 208
v "Step 3. Attach the stabilizers" on page 209
v "Step 4. Attach the rack to a concrete floor" on page 210
v "Step 6. Attach the mounting plates" on page 214
v "Step 7. Attach the front door" on page 214
v "Step 8. Check the customer's ac power source" on page 215
v "Step 10. Connect switch and device cables" on page 217
v "Step 11. Power on the rack" on page 217
Attention: Refer to "Safety and environmental notices" on page xiii for safety information and notices
before starting any installation or service procedures.
Step 1. Position the rack
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