CAUTION:
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is set. See “Setting the switch IP
address” on page 46.
Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit
The SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit is supplied with your 8-Gb SAN Switch. Use the SAN Switch Rack
Mount Kit for installations in the following HP StorageWorks custom racks only:
• HP 9000 Series Rack
• HP 10000 Series Rack
• HP 10000 G2 Series Rack
• HP System/e Rack
NOTE:
Figures and procedures throughout this document use HP 10000 Series Rack to reference both the
HP 10000 Series Rack and the HP 10000 G2 Series Rack.
Before you begin—Important information about the plenum
The plenum is an air duct that attaches to the switch rails, enabling the switch to draw cooler air into
the switch from outside the rack, rather than drawing in heated air from within the rack.
A plenum ships with the following 8-Gb SAN Switch models only:
• 8/8 SAN Switch
• 8/24 SAN Switch
See “Installing the plenum” on page 42 for instructions to install a plenum.
Installation and safety guidelines
Verify that the rack and the area around the rack meet the following requirements:
• Plan a rack space that is 1.5 U high (6.7 cm or 2.6 inches), 48.3 cm (19 inches) wide, and at
least 68.6 cm (23 inches) deep. For the MP Router, 4/64 SAN Switch, or 8/80 SAN Switch,
plan a rack space that is at least 2 U high.
• Ground all equipment in the rack through a reliable branch circuit connection, and maintain
ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power
strip.
• Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis.
• Secure the rack to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement.
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