
Contents
Safety ............................iii
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
The IBM Documentation CD ....................1
Hardware and software requirements ................2
Related documentation ......................2
Notices and statements in this document................2
RackSwitch G8316 features ....................2
Switch components........................4
Hardware options .......................4
Switch unit ..........................4
Switch ports .........................6
Switch LEDs .........................8
Technical specifications ......................10
Physical characteristics .....................10
Environmental specifications ...................10
Power specifications ......................10
Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch and options ...........13
Before installing the RackSwitch ..................13
Required tools .........................14
Package contents ........................14
Environmental requirements ....................15
Preventing electric shock ....................15
Handling static-sensitive devices .................17
Installing the RackSwitch in the standard equipment rack .........17
Installing the RackSwitch in the IBM iDataPlex rack ...........20
Installing the RackSwitch in the IBM System x or Power rack ........22
Installing the 1U air duct option in a rack ...............25
Mounting kit components ....................25
Installing a QSFP+ transceiver ...................28
Chapter 3. Removing and replacing the RackSwitch and components ...31
Removing and replacing the RackSwitch chassis unit from a rack ......31
Removing the RackSwitch chassis from a standard equipment rack ....31
Removing the RackSwitch from an iDataPlex rack ...........32
Removing the RackSwitch from a System x or Power rack ........34
Removing and replacing the AC power supply module ..........36
Removing the AC power supply module...............36
Replacing the AC power supply module...............37
Removing and replacing the fan module ...............37
Removing the fan module ....................38
Replacing the fan module ....................38
Removing the 1U air duct option ..................39
Removing and replacing the main RackSwitch chassis unit ........39
Configuring Vital Product Data after a switch replacement .........40
Chapter 4. Initializing the RackSwitch ...............43
Default configuration .......................44
Configuring the IP interface ....................45
Using the Boot Management menu ................46
Updating firmware........................46
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