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About this document

This document is intended for use by systems administrators and technicians
experienced with networking, Fibre Channel, and storage area network (SAN)
technologies. It describes how to install, service, and use the IBM System Storage
SAN42B-R (machine type-model 2498-R42 switch). Throughout this document, the
product is referred to as the SAN42B-R, or simply the switch.
This document has been created to include information specific to SAN42B-R
switches running on Fabric OS version 7.3.0 or later. This document does not
support all Fabric OS versions. See the Fabric OS Release Notes for more
information.

Product documents

The following documents contain information related to this product. The
documentation may be printed material or may be on the documentation CD that
is shipped with the product.
v IBM System Storage SAN42B-R Installation, Service, and User Guide, SC27-6633 (this
v IBM System Storage SAN42B-R Quick Start Guide, GI13-2888
v Safety Notices
v IBM Systems Environmental Notices and User Guide, Z125-5823
v Warranty Information, 45W6626
Newer versions of product documentation may be available through the IBM
Publications Center website www.ibm.com/shop/publications/order. Search by
publication title or publication number.
Newer versions may also be available through the IBM Support Portal
www.ibm.com/supportportal. Enter your product machine type (2498) or product
name in the search field, and then select Documentation from the displayed page.

Brocade documents

IBM b-type switches use software licensed from Brocade Communications Systems,
Inc. You can find information related to the software that supports the switch in
the following documents on the CD-ROM supplied with this product:
Brocade Fabric OS
v EZSwitchSetup Administrator's Guide
v Fabric OS Administrator's Guide
v Fabric OS Command Reference Manual
v Fabric OS Message Reference Manual
v Fabric OS FCIP Administrator's Guide
v Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide
v FICON Administrator's Guide
Brocade Fabric OS optional features
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