Installing the Switch

DANGER: SD21-0030.

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 Figure 1 (below) to each side of the unit. Following the manufacturer???s instructions, secure the unit into the rack.

Installing the Switch on a Wall

Place the Switch the right way up on a hard flat sur- face, with the front panel facing towards you. Fit the brackets as shown in Figure 2 (below) to each side of the unit. Ensure that the wall you are using is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Attach a piece of ply- wood securely to the wall if necessary. Position the base of the Switch against the wall, ensuring that the ventilation holes face sidewards and the front panel faces upwards. Secure using suitable screws and fixings (not provided).

Powering-up the Switch

1Plug the power cord into the power socket at the rear of the Switch.

2Plug the other end of the power cord into your power outlet.

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

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, Part Number 02L0888.

Part Number: 02L0889

Published: July, 1998