IBM J36S Getting Started Manual
IBM Ethernet Appliance J36S
Getting Started Guide
April 2010
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This document describes how to install the IBM Ethernet Appliance J36S.
Contents
About This Guide .............................................................................................3
Step 1: Prepare the Site ...................................................................................5
Rack-Mounting Requirements ...................................................................5
Required Tools ..........................................................................................5
Step 2: Install the Mounting Hardware ............................................................6
Step 3: Install the Device .................................................................................7
Install the Device Using a Lift ....................................................................7
Install the Device Without a Mechanical Lift ...........................................10
Remove Components .......................................................................10
Lift the Chassis into the Rack ............................................................12
Reinstall Components ......................................................................13
Step 4: Connect the External Devices and IOC Cables ...................................13
Connect to a Network for Out-of-Band Management ...............................13
Connect a Management Console .............................................................14
Connect the IOC Cables ..........................................................................14
Step 5: Connect the Ground and Power Cables .............................................14
Connect the Grounding Cable .................................................................15
Connect Power to an AC-Powered Ethernet Appliance ............................16
Connect Power to a DC-Powered Ethernet Appliance .............................17
Step 6: Perform the Initial Software Configuration ........................................19
Safety Warnings ............................................................................................23
Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements ............................................24
Canada ...................................................................................................24
European Union ......................................................................................24
Hardware and Software Documentation for IBM Ethernet Appliances
J36S ........................................................................................................25
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Requesting Technical Support .......................................................................26
Revision History ............................................................................................26
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About This Guide
About This Guide
This guide contains information you need to install and configure the IBM Ethernet
Appliance J36S quickly. For complete installation instructions, and instructions on
installing additional modules such as cards and power supplies, see the IBM Ethernet
Appliance J36S Hardware Guide at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/networking .
WARNING: This guide contains a summary of safety warnings in “Safety Warnings”
on page 23. For a complete list of warnings for this device, including translations,
see the IBM Ethernet Appliance J36S Hardware Guide at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/networking .
The IBM Ethernet Appliance J36S is a high-performance, scalable, carrier-class security
device with multi-processor architecture. The Ethernet appliance has a capacity of
up to 30 gigabits per second (Gbps), full duplex. The device is 5 rack units (U) tall.
Nine devices can be stacked in a single floor-to-ceiling rack, for increased port density
per unit of floor space. The device provides 12 Common Form-factor Module (CFM)
slots that can be populated with up to 7 Services Processing Cards (SPCs), up to 3
Network Processing Cards (NPCs), and up to 6 I/O cards (IOCs). The device also has
one dedicated slot for the Switch Fabric Board (SFB), two slots for Routing Engines,
four slots for power supplies, and one slot for the fan tray and air filter.
Figure 1: Front View of the IBM Ethernet Appliance J36S
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Figure 2: Rear View of the IBM Ethernet Appliance J36S
By installing different combinations of IOCs and SPCs, you can tailor both the number
of network ports and the maximum security processing capacity to suit your network.
Table 1 on page 4 describes the minimum system configuration for the IBM Ethernet
Appliance J36S.
Table 1: Minimum System Configuration for the IBM Ethernet Appliance J36S
MinimumComponent
1SFB
1SPC
1NPC
1Routing Engine
2Power Supply
1Fan Tray
Three types of IOC interface cards are available:
■ 16-port copper Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) card
■ 16-port SFP Gigabit Ethernet card
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■ 2-port XFP 10 Gigabit Ethernet card
You can install any combination of IOC types in the Ethernet appliance.
The Ethernet appliance is shipped on a pallet covered by a cardboard cover. The
device chassis is bolted to the pallet. A printed copy of this document and an accessory
box are also included in the shipping container.
Step 1: Prepare the Site
Rack-Mounting Requirements
■ You can install the device in a four-post rack or cabinet or a two-post rack.
CAUTION: When installing the device in a two-post rack, you must install the
mounting brackets in the chassis center holes as shown in Figure 3 on page 6.
■ The rack rails must be spaced widely enough to accommodate the external
dimensions of the device chassis: 8.75 in. (22.2 cm) high, 25.5 in. (64.8 cm)
deep, and 17.5 in. (44.5 cm) wide. The outer edges of the mounting brackets
extend the width to 19 in. (48.3 cm).
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Required Tools
■ The rack must be strong enough to support the weight of the fully configured
device, up to 115.7 lb (52.6 kg). If you stack eight fully configured devices in one
rack, it must be capable of supporting up to 926 lb (421 kg).
■ For service personnel to service the device, there must be adequate space at the
front and back of the device. Allow at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) in front of the device
and 24 in. (61 cm) behind the device.
■ The rack or cabinet must have an adequate supply of cooling air.
■ Ensure that the cabinet allows the chassis hot exhaust air to exit the cabinet
without recirculating into the device.
■ The device must be installed in a rack that is secured to the building structure.
■ The device should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in
the rack.
■ When mounting the device in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom
to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
To unpack the Ethernet appliance and prepare for installation, you need the following
tools:
■ A mechanical lift—recommended
■ Phillips (+) screwdrivers, numbers 1 and 2
■ 1/2-in. or 13-mm open-end or socket wrench to remove bracket bolts from the
shipping pallet
■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap (provided)
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Step 2: Install the Mounting Hardware
The specific mounting hardware required depends on the type of rack being used.
Use the appropriate procedure steps to install the mounting hardware for your
situation.
To install the mounting hardware:
1. Locate the rack mount brackets in the accessory kit.
2. Use the screws provided to secure the rack mount brackets to the sides of the
chassis:
■ For a two-post rack, mount the brackets at the mid-mount holes as shown
in Figure 3 on page 6.
■ For a four-post rack, mount the brackets near the front edge of the chassis
as shown in Figure 4 on page 6.
Figure 3: Attaching Mounting Hardware for Two-Post Rack
Figure 4: Attaching Mounting Hardware for Cabinet or Four-Post Rack
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Rear rack uprights
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3. For installation in a four-post rack or a cabinet, install the support shelf on the
rear posts as shown in Figure 5 on page 7.
Figure 5: Attaching Four-Post and Cabinet Support Shelf
Step 3: Install the Device
Because of the device's size and weight, we recommend you install the device using
a mechanical lift. The procedure for installing the device depends on whether you
use a mechanical lift:
■ Install the Device Using a Lift on page 7
■ Install the Device Without a Mechanical Lift on page 10
Install the Device Using a Lift
1. Ensure the rack is in its permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure
that the installation site allows adequate clearance for both airflow and
maintenance. For details, see the IBM Ethernet Appliance J36S Hardware Guide.
2. Load the device onto the lift, making sure it rests securely on the lift platform
(see Figure 6 on page 8).
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Figure 6: Load the Device onto the Lift
3. Using the lift, position the device in the rack:
■ For two-post rack mounting, align the bottom hole in each mounting bracket
with a hole in each rack rail.
■ For four-post rack or cabinet mounting, position the device so that the bottom
rear edge of the chassis rests on the support shelf you installed earlier as
shown in Figure 5 on page 7.
4. Install a mounting screw into each of the two aligned holes as shown in Figure
7 on page 9 (two-post rack) or Figure 8 on page 9 (four-post rack). Use a
number-2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws.
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