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Installing the Switch
DANGER:
The User's Guide also contains further information
on the following steps.
Installing the Switch into a 19-inch Rack
Fit the brackets as shown in the figure below to
each side of the unit. Following the manufacturer's
instructions, secure the unit into the rack.
You must use the screws supplied with the mounting
brackets. Damage caused to the unit by using incorrect
screws will invalidate your warranty.
Powering-up the Switch
Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of
1
the Switch.
Plug the other end of the power cord into your power
2
outlet.
SD21-0030.
DANGER: It is essential that the mains socket
outlet is installed near to the unit and is accessi-
ble. You can only disconnect the unit by removing
the appliance coupler from the unit.
The Switch powers-up and runs through its Power
On Self Test (POST), which takes approximately 12
seconds. When the POST is complete, check the
Power/Self Test LED to see that your Switch is oper-
ating correctly
Color
State
Green
The Switch is powered-up and operating
normally.
Yellow
The Switch has failed its POST.
Off
The Switch is not receiving power.
Setting Up for Management
For information about setting up the Switch for
management, see Chapter 3 of the User's Guide.
Further Information
You can find further information about installing
and powering-up the Switch in the IBM 8271
Nways Ethernet LAN Switch Model F12 and F24
User's Guide.
For information about setting up the Switch for
management, refer to Chapter 2 of the IBM Nways
Ethernet LAN Switch Management Guide.
Part Number: 35L2189
Published: January, 1999
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