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Hardware Announcement ZG09-0629
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Limitations
Notice: Government regulations (such as those prescribed by OSHA or European
Community Directives) may govern noise level exposure in the workplace and
may apply to you and your system installation. The actual sound pressure levels
in your installation depend upon a variety of factors, including the number of racks
in the installation; the size, materials, and configuration of the room; the noise
levels from other equipment; the room ambient temperature, and employees'
location in relation to the equipment. Further, compliance with such government
regulations also depends upon a variety of additional factors, including the duration
of employees' exposure and whether employees wear hearing protection. IBM
recommends that you consult with qualified experts in this field to determine
whether you are in compliance with the applicable regulations.
Planning information
Customer responsibilities
Planning information, including customer responsibilities, physical planning, and
installability is available in the specific product planning manuals on the following
Web site
http://www.ibm.com/systems/networking
You are responsible for downloading or obtaining from IBM, and installing designated
Machine Code (microcode, basic input/output system code (called "BIOS"), utility
programs, device drivers, and diagnostics delivered with an IBM machine) and other
software updates in a timely manner from an IBM Internet Web site or from other
electronic media, and following the instructions that IBM provides. You may request
IBM to install Machine Code changes; however, you may be charged for that service.
Cable orders
The media installed in the chassis require appropriate cables for connectivity. Cables
must be supplied by the customer. 10 Gbps optical XFP, 10 Gbps optical SFP+, or 1
Gbps optical SFP transceivers require single-mode fiber (SMF) or multimode fiber
(MMF) terminating in a LC connector. Refer to the media description for proper
cable type. 10 Gbps copper XFP transceivers require CX4-grade copper cables. 1
Gbps copper SFP transceivers with RJ-45 ports or RJ-45 ports on interface modules
require CAT5e or higher cabling. Mini RJ-21 connectors require MRJ21 to RJ45
breakout cables.
For information on available products, and where to buy MRJ21 cabling and patch
panels, contact your IBM representative or visit
http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/wps/servlet/ContentHandler/DCN_MiniRJ
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Installability
Hardware installation time for the IBM Ethernet Switch B04R (4003-R04), IBM
Ethernet Switch B08R (4003-R08), IBM Ethernet Switch B16R (4003-R16), and IBM
Ethernet Switch B32R (4003-R32) is estimated at less than two hours.
Security, auditability, and control
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security
features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems
and communications facilities.