Required Tools; Package Contents; Environmental Requirements - IBM G8124 Installation Manual

Required tools

You need the following tools or equipment to install the RackSwitch G8124:
v Standard flat-blade screwdriver
v #2 Phillips screwdriver
v Electrostatic discharge wrist strap

Package contents

The basic package contains the following items:
v G8124 switch unit
v Standard rack mount kit
v Mini-USB serial cable
v Two AC or DC power cords
v One IBM Documentation CD which includes the Installation Guide (this
v One Environmental Notices CD
v One Warranty Information document
v One Important Notices document

Environmental requirements

This section describes the basic environmental requirements for the RackSwitch.
Make sure that the location where you install the switch meets the following
requirements:
v Install the switch unit in a dry, clean, well-ventilated area.
v Provide adequate space in the front and back of the switch unit, to ensure proper
v Make sure that an adequate grounded power supply is within reach of the switch
v Make sure that twisted-pair cable is routed away from power lines, fluorescent
Product name
Model number
Serial number
Part number
Media access control
(MAC) address for switch
MAC addresses for other
components
– Two brackets
– Screws to attach brackets to the switch unit
– Screws to attach the switch unit to the equipment rack
document)
air flow.
unit.
lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference.
IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124
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