Installation and safety considerations
Install the switch using one of the following methods:
• As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface. See Installing the switch as a stand-alone
device on pag
e40.
• HP highly recommends mounting the switch in one of the following HP customized
racks:
•HPSystem/e
Rack
• HP 10000 G2 Series Rack, HP 9000 Series Rack and HP 10000 Series Rack
See Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit on page 41 for detailed
instructio
ns.
Electrical considerations
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following electrical
requirements are met. For power supply information, see SAN Switch technical
specifications on page 131.
• PrimaryACinput100–240VAC,2.0A,47–63Hz(switchautosensesinput
voltage)
• A correctly wired primary outlet, with a circuit protected by a circuit breaker and
grounded in accordance with local electrical codes
• Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical
rating on the switch nameplate
Environmental considerations
Before
installing the switch:
• To ensure adequate cooling, install the switch with the nonport side (which
contains the air intake vents) facing the cool-air aisle.
• Verify that a m inimum of 24 cubic ft/minute of airflow is available to the air
inta
ke vents on the nonport side of the switch.
• Verify that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 40 ºC (104 ºF) while
the switch is operating.
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