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Airflow Considerations
The switch comes with fan modules and power-supply modules that support
port-side intake and front-to-rear air flow for cooling the switch. All fan modules
and power-supply modules must have the same direction of airflow.
Required Equipment
You need the following equipment for this installation:
v Number 1 and number 2 Phillips screwdrivers with torque capability.
v 3/16-inch flat-blade screwdriver.
v Tape measure and level.
v ESD wrist strap or other grounding device.
v Antistatic mat or antistatic foam.
v In addition to the grounding items provided in the accessory kit, you need the
Installation Options
A IBM SAN50C-R Switch can be installed using the following methods:
v In an open EIA rack
v In a perforated EIA cabinet
v In a two-post telco rack, using one of the following:
For instructions on installing the switch using the mounting kit shipped with the
switch, see the "Installing the IBM SAN50C-R Shelf Bracket Kit into a Rack" on
page 33 section see the Installing the Switch section.
For instructions on installing the switch using the optional Telco and EIA Shelf
Bracket Kit (purchased separately), see the "Rack-Mounting Guidelines" on page
30.
Installation Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when installing the IBM SAN50C-R switch:
following items:
Grounding cable (6 AWG recommended), sized according to local and
national installation requirements; the required length depends on the
proximity of the IBM SAN50C-R switch to proper grounding facilities.
Crimping tool large enough to accommodate girth of lug.
Wire-stripping tool.
The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in
addition to the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately) in
addition to the rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The rack-mount kit shipped with the switch
The Telco and EIA Shelf Bracket Kit (an optional kit, purchased separately).
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