IBM BNT RackSwitch G8124 User manual

IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124 and
G8124-E
Installation Guide
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IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124 and
G8124-E
Installation Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the Warranty Information document, the general information in
Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 61, and the Important Notices document that comes with the product. Read the IBM System Safety
Notices and the License Agreement for Machine Code (LAMC) document on the IBM Documentation CD. Read the Environmental
Notices and User Guide on the IBM Environmental Notices CD.
Fourth Edition (September 2013)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2013.
US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Safety
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.
Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2013 iii

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
Bu ürünü kurmadan önce güvenlik bilgilerini okuyun.
Important:
Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a
number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language
caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or
danger statement in the Systems Safety Notices document.
For example, if a caution statement is labeled “D005,” translations for
that caution statement are in the Systems Safety Notices document
under “D005.”
Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this document
before you perform the procedures. Read any additional safety
information that comes with the switch or optional device before you
install the device.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage, current, or energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. Do not open any cover or barrier
that contains this label.
(L001)
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DANGER
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces.
(L002)
Safety v

DANGER
Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power
cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
(L003)
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DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous
voltage on the metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the
system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is
correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (D004)
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Safety vii

DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication
cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:
vConnect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do
not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
vDo not open or service any power supply assembly.
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,
maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
vThe product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all
hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical
outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation
according to the system rating plate.
vConnect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly
wired outlets.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal
cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or
structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,
networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures
when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.
To disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices.
To connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
vSharp edges, corners and joints may be present in and around the
system. Use care when handling equipment to avoid cuts, scrapes and
pinching.
(D005)
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