IBM RackSwitch G8264CS User manual

IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS
Installation Guide
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IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS
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 45, 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.
First Edition (November 2012)
© Copyright IBM Corporation 2012.
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with IBM Corp.

Safety
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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)
DANGER
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces.
(L002)
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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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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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CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM
drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1
laser products. Note the following information:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could
result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable
parts inside the device.
vUse of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(C026)
CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system
links with laser modules that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For
this reason, never look into the end of an optical fiber cable or open
receptacle. (C027)
CAUTION:
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical
instruments. (C028)
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DANGER
Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack
system:
vHeavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if
mishandled.
vAlways lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
vAlways install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
vTo avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading,
always install the heaviest devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Always install servers and optional devices starting from the bottom of
the rack cabinet.
vRack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do
not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices.
vEach rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to
disconnect all power cords in the rack cabinet when directed to
disconnect power during servicing.
vConnect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed
in the same rack cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device
installed in one rack cabinet into a power device installed in a different
rack cabinet.
vAn 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.
(R001 part 1 of 2)
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