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Chapter 6. IBM 8285 Planning and Installing
This chapter contains the following sections describe the planning and
installation of the 8285 switch:
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Physical Planning (Installation Considerations):
− Environmental considerations
− Mechanical considerations
− Power considerations
− Cabling considerations
− Availability considerations
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Logical Planning (Network Design Considerations)
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Installation Considerations
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Microcode/Picocode Considerations:
− Reasons for upgrading the microcode
− How to acquire the latest microcode
− How to update the microcode
6.1 Physical Planning
This section discusses the following installation considerations that might affect
how and where you choose to install the 8285 switch:
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Packaging
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Physical specifications
6.1.1 Packaging
The 8285 switch shipping group provides everything necessary to install and
configure the 8285 switch, including the following items.
6.1.1.1 Base Unit
The base unit shipping group contains:
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An IBM 8285 Base Unit with mounting brackets attached
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A cable management bracket
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An RS-232 wrap plug
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An RJ45 wrap plug
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RS-232 connectors for connecting an ASCII console, consisting of:
− An RS-232 straight cable
− A null-modem interposer
− A gender changer (25-pin D-shell Female/Female)
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A power cord suitable for the country
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The following publications:
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