HP Aruba 6400 Series Installation And Getting Started Manual page 10

CAUTION:
• Protect the switch and its components from damage caused by ESD (Electrostatic discharge):
• Do not ship the Aruba 6400 Series switch mounted in a rack without first checking for rack
• Ensure the source circuits for your 6400 Series switch are properly grounded. Connect the
• Only Aruba-approved power cords may be used with Aruba devices. See the power cord
• If your installation requires different power cords than the ones supplied with the switch or
• When installing the switch, select AC outlets near the switch for easy access in case the
• Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature
• Ensure that the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current
• Ensure that the air flow through the chassis is not restricted. Leave a front and rear clearance
• Install a blank slot cover on any empty management module, line module, power supply, or
• If a power supply must be removed, and then reinstalled, wait at least 5 seconds before
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See the ESD information under Preventing electrostatic discharge damage.
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Always wear an ESD wriststrap when handling the switch or its components. Ensure the
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strap is reliably grounded when installing or removing switch components.
Hold management modules, line modules, and fabric modules by their edges. Do not
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touch any electronic components or printed circuitry.
Store uninstalled modules in antistatic bags.
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requirements and restrictions. Otherwise, damage to the switch or components may occur.
Damage resulting from using unsupported methods or equipment to ship a rack-mounted
chassis may void the switch warranty. For more information, see Shipping a rack-mounted
Aruba 6400 switch chassis
switch to the power sources by using the power cords supplied with the switch or power
supply units.
documentation provided in the latest version of the Aruba 6400 Switch Series Installation and
Getting Started Guide. Lost or damaged power cords must be replaced only with Aruba-
approved power cords.
power supplies, be sure that the cords are adequately sized for the current requirements. In
addition, be sure to use power cords displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines
the regulations for power cords in your country/region. The mark is your assurance that the
power cord can be used safely with the switch and power supply. For more on power cords,
see Power cords, power inlet accessories, and power supplies.
switch must be powered off.
exceeds its specification. (For environmental specifications, see Specifications.)
protection. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add the ampere
ratings of all devices installed on the same circuit as the 6400 Series switch. Then compare
the total with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are printed on the
devices near their AC power connectors.
of at least 30 cm (11.8 inches) for air flow. Air flow direction is front-to-rear. (Fully perforated
rack doors are acceptable within the 30 cm spacing.)
AC inlet slot opening in the chassis. This provision improves the flow of cooling air through
the chassis. It also helps to contain radio frequency emissions that may interfere with the
operation of other devices.
reinstallation. Otherwise, damage to the switch or its components may occur. The power
supply needs this time to dissipate any retained power.
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