Installation and safet y considerations
Install the switch using one of the following methods:
• As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface. See
“Installin
g the switch as a stand-alone device” on page 29.
• HP highly recommends mounting the switch in one of the following HP customized racks
•HPSystem/eRack
• H P 10000 G2
Series Rack and HP 10000 Series Rack
See “Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit” on page 30 for detailed instructions.
Electrical considerations
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following electrical requirements are
met. See Power supply specifications.
• The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in accordance
with local electrical codes.
• The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating
on the switch nameplate.
• A minimum of 79.8 cubic meters/hour (47 cubic feet/minute) of air flow is available to the air
intake vents on the nonport side of the switch.
•
The power supply standards provided in “Power supply specifications” on page 65, are met.
Environmental considerations
Before installing the switch, verify that the following environmental requirements a re met:
• Instal
l the switch with the nonpor t side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle.
• All equipment in the rack forces air in th e same direction, to avoid takin g in exhaust air.
• A minimum of 24 cubic ft/min of air flow is available to the air intake vents on the nonport
side of
the switch.
• The am bient air temperature does not exceed 40° C (104° F) while the switch is operating.
IMPORTANT:
The 40ºC value applies to the ambient air temperature at the air intake vents on the nonport side of
the sw
itch. The temperature inside the switch can be up to 80ºC (176 ºF) during switch operation. If the
inter
nal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error messages,
and Fabric Watch alerts indicate a problem. Enter the tempshow or Fabric Watch comm and to
view the temperature status.
Rack mount considerations
If you are installing the switch in a rack, verify that the following requirements are met:
• The cabinet or rack must be a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet.
• Plan rack mount space that is 1 rack unit (4.45 cm; 1.75 in) high, 48.3 cm (19 in.) wide.
• Ground all equipment in the cabinet through a reliable branch circuit connection, and maintain
ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondar y connection to a branch circuit, such as a power
strip.
• Ensure that air flow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the
switch is installed in a closed or multirack assembly.
• Verify that the additional weight of the switch do es not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits.
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