Time Required; Items Required; Installation Instructions - IBM 2498B24 - System Storage SAN24B-4 Switch Installation, Service And User Manual

v To allow the non-port side of the switch to slide out the cool-air side of the

Time required

Approximately 30 minutes

Items required

You need the following items to install the switch in a slide-rail rack:
v Straight slot screwdriver
v Rack space: 1 EIA unit of rack space, 48.3 cm (19 in.) wide, and 60.96 cm (24 in.)
v One power cord that is provided with the switch
v One power outlet
v Rack mount kit
Attention: Use the exact screws specified in the procedure for use with the switch
chassis. Using screws longer than 3/16 in. can damage the switch. The different
types of screws are listed in Table 3 on page 11.
Note: Make sure that you tighten all screws used in this procedure.

Installation instructions

To install the switch in a slide-rail rack that meets EIA standards, use the following
procedure.
Note: These procedures use parts that are included in the rack-mount kit. These
Before you start the rack-mount installation process, locate the rack-mount slides
and the mounting bracket that are provided in the shipping container.
Figure 3 on page 11 shows the rack assembly. The number keys, such as 1 , refer
to the items listed in Table 3 on page 11.
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cabinet. In this installation, the port side of the switch is set 7.62 cm (3 in.) back
from the edge of the cabinet, allowing a more gradual bend in the fiber optic
cables.
deep
parts are listed in Table 3 on page 11. The installation procedure
cross-references the items in this table. Be sure to use the referenced parts
when you perform each step.