Preparing for installation 
Safety recommendations 
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by improper use, read the following safety 
recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible 
hazardous condition. 
•  Before cleaning the switch, unplug all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch with wet 
cloth or liquid.  
•  Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from 
entering the switch chassis.  
•  Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in case 
of a fall.  
•  Ensure proper ventilation of the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the switch 
free of obstruction.  
•  Connect the yellow-green protection grounding cable before power-on. 
•  Make sure that the operating voltage is in the required range. 
•  To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating or when the switch 
is just powered off. 
•  When replacing transceiver modules, wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap to avoid damaging the 
units. 
Examining the installation site 
The HP 3600 v2 Switch Series must be used indoors. You can mount the switch in a rack or on a 
workbench, but make sure:  
•  Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet and exhaust vents for ventilation. 
•  The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. 
•  The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories. 
•  The rack or workbench is well earthed. 
To ensure normal operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meets the 
requirements described in the following subsections. 
Temperature/humidity 
Maintain appropriate temperature and humidity in the equipment room.  
•  Lasting high relative humidity can cause poor insulation, electricity creepage, mechanical property 
change of materials, and metal corrosion.  
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