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IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264T Installation Guide...
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IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264T Installation Guide...
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in the Safety information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD and the Warranty Information document that comes with the product.
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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) RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
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Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
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To provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit. RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from the IBM website. The switch might have features that are not described in the documentation that comes with the switch, and the documentation might be updated...
The IBM Documentation CD The IBM Documentation CD contains documentation for your switch in Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to help you find information quickly. Hardware and software requirements The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: •...
Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser. Related documentation For documentation about configuring your switch, see the RackSwitch G8264T Application Guide and Command Reference. For details about the switch information, statistics, and configuration parameters, see the RackSwitch G8264T Command Reference.
RackSwitch G8264T features This section provides an overview of RackSwitch G8264T features. Performance • 1280 Gbps throughput (full duplex), non-blocking switching architecture • 100% line rate at all packet sizes Management features • Clients – Industry standard command-line interface (ISCLI) –...
Each RackSwitch G8264T series switch unit is a 1U rack-mountable Ethernet switch. You can mount the G8264T in either the horizontal or vertical direction. The RackSwitch G8264T allows for flexible mounting of the switch, as follows: • The RackSwitch G8264T (front to rear) provides front-to-rear airflow.
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51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 10GBASE-T Ports Figure 2. RackSwitch G8264T Front Panel (Detail) RJ-45 Port Mgmt Reset Button USB Port RS-232 Port System Status LEDs Figure 3. RackSwitch G8264T Rear Panel...
There is no power switch on the G8264T; the switch unit powers up when power is supplied through the power cord(s). Power cords must be ordered separately. RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
The LED lights steady when both power cords are connected. Switch ports The RackSwitch G8264T switch ports and port options are described in this section. 10GBASE-T Ports Forty-eight 10GBASE-T ports are located on the front panel. These ports accept the following copper cables: •...
USB drive, or from the USB drive to the switch. You also can start the switch using files on the USB drive. For more information about using the USB drive, see the RackSwitch G8264T Release Notes.
Note 3: If service required due to stacking error, this LED flashes or is steady green, depending on its last known good state. Note 4: If an operations command is sent to the unit, this LED is steady blue. It can be used to locate the device. RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
Technical specifications The RackSwitch G8264T technical specifications are described in the following sections. Physical characteristics Physical characteristics of the RackSwitch G8264T switch unit are listed in the following table. Table 8. RackSwitch G8264T Physical Characteristics Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight 4.4 x 43.9 x 51.6 cm.
Power specifications Power specifications for the RackSwitch G8264T switch unit are listed in Table Table 10. AC Power Specifications Specification Measurement Number of power supplies 2 (1+1 load sharing/redundant) AC-input frequency (universal) 50/60 Hz AC-input voltage (universal) 100-127 / 200-240 VAC AC-input current (typical) 3.2 A (RMS) @ 120 V...
Chapter 2. Installing the RackSwitch G8264T This chapter describes how to install and initialize the RackSwitch G8264T. Required tools You need the following tools or equipment to install the RackSwitch G8264T: • Standard flat-blade screwdriver • #2 Phillips screwdriver •...
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Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product. •...
Installing the RackSwitch G8264T in a standard equipment rack This section describes how to install the RackSwitch G8264T in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. For information about mounting the G8264T in other rack types, refer to the following sections: •...
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To mount the RackSwitch G8264T in a standard equipment rack, complete the following steps. 1. Use the M4 screws to attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch. Torque the screws to approximately 10 inch-pounds (1.13 Nm). 2. Slide the switch into the rack.
Installing the RackSwitch G8264T in an IBM iDataPlex rack This section describes how to install the RackSwitch G8264T in an IBM iDataPlex rack. The iDataPlex mounting kit allows the switch to be mounted either vertically or horizontally. For information about mounting the G8264T in other rack types, see the following sections: •...
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To mount the RackSwitch G8264T in an iDataPlex rack, complete the following steps: 1. Use the M4 screws to attach front and rear mounting brackets to each side of the switch unit. Torque the screws to approximately 1.3 newton-meters(10 inch-pounds).
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3. M6 screws, washers, and clip nuts are used to attach the alignment plate. Torque the screws to approximately 3.5 newton-meters (30 inch-pounds). RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
4-post rack, such as the IBM e1350. For information about mounting the G8264T in other rack types, refer to the following sections: • “Installing the RackSwitch G8264T in a standard equipment rack” on page 20 • “Installing the RackSwitch G8264T in an IBM iDataPlex rack” on page 22 The System x mounting kit must be purchased separately.
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To mount the RackSwitch G8264T into a System x 4-post rack, complete the following steps: 1. Use M4 screws to attach the front mounting brackets to each side of the switch. Torque the screws to approximately 1.13 newton-meters (10 inch-pounds).
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5. Use M3 screws to secure the rear brackets to the front brackets. Torque the screws to approximately 0.5 newton-meters4 inch-pounds). 10 11 RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
Initializing the RackSwitch G8264T When you supply power to the RackSwitch G8264T, the switch initializes automatically. DANGER Multiple power cords. The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003) The following LEDs indicate the overall system status: •...
CLI to perform many basic network management functions. In addition, you can configure the switch for management using an SNMP-based network management system or a Web browser. For more information about using the CLI, refer to the RackSwitch G8264T Command Reference. RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
Installing QSFP+ transceivers The RackSwitch G8264T supports QSFP+ fiber transceivers. For the available transceivers for the switch, see https://www-01.ibm.com/products/hardware/ configurator/americas/bhui/launchNI.wss. The QSFP+ ports accept approved QSFP+ transceivers. The QSFP+ optical transceiver provides an MTP cable connector for connecting to external ports.
To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords. (L003) The RackSwitch G8264T operates with either one or two active power supply modules. Each hot-swap power supply module can be replaced by the customer without powering off the switch or disrupting switch functions.
2. Connect the power cord to the power supply module and to an AC power source. 3. Turn on the power at the power source. 4. Make sure that the power supply OK and AC LEDs are green. RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
Installing or replacing a fan module The RackSwitch G8264T contains four hot-swap fan modules. All four fan modules are required for normal operation. The switch continues to operate when there is one failed fan module. If one fan module fails, the switch sends an error message. If a second module fails, the switch sends an error message, writes a failure log to flash memory, and shuts down.
If you have problems accessing the switch or working with the software, see the RackSwitch G8264T Command Reference. For information about calling IBM for service, see “Getting help and technical assistance” on page System LEDs is not lit Symptom: The power supply LED is not lit.
Replaceable switch parts The replaceable switch parts are Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs). Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation. For information about the terms of the warranty, see the Warranty Information document that comes with the switch.
Power Cord China AC plug 16A/250V; OPT 39Y7929 Power Cord Brazil AC plug 16A/250V; OPT 39Y7930 Power Cord Uruguay/Argentina AC plug 16A/250V; OPT 46M2592 Power Cord US 2.8M AC plug 10A/250V; OPT 46M2593 Power Cord Japan 2.8M AC plug 12A/125V; OPT RackSwitch G8264T: Installation Guide...
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