Chapter 3. Mounting The Switch; Precautions Specific To Mounting; Standalone Installation - IBM SAN128B-7 Installation, Service And User Manual

Chapter 3. Mounting the switch

You can install the SAN128B-7 switch in several ways:
• As a standalone unit on a flat surface, for example, a table top. Use the rubber feet included with the
shipment to secure the device on the surface. No other equipment is required for desktop installation.
• In a four-post EIA rack: You will need a Universal Four-Post Rack Kit to install devices in EIA racks that
are between L-12.7 to 81.28 cm deep (L-5.0 to 32.0 in.), where L is the chassis depth.
• In a two-post Telco rack: You will need a Universal Two-Post Rack Kit to install 1U and 2U devices in a
two-post telecommunications (Telco) rack.
Note: Review the "Precautions specific to mounting" on page 10 before mounting the switch.

Precautions specific to mounting

The following precautions specifically apply to mounting the device.

Standalone installation

Complete the following steps to install the device as a standalone unit on a table.
1. Unpack the device and verify the items listed under " Shipping carton contents" on page 9 are present
and undamaged.
2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet to the underside of the device. The rubber feet help prevent the device
from sliding off the supporting surface.
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DANGER: Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
DANGER: Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place
the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively place lighter devices
above.
CAUTION: Make sure the airflow around the front, and back of the device is
not restricted.
CAUTION: Never leave tools inside the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not use the port cover tabs to lift the module. They are
not designed to support the weight of the module, which can fall and be
damaged.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the chassis and components, never
attempt to lift the chassis using the fan or power supply handles. These
handles were not designed to support the weight of the chassis.