Installation And Safety Guidelines; Selecting An Operating Location; Cooling Requirements - HP StorageWorks 2/32 - SAN Switch Installation Manual

Installing the SAN Switch 2/32

Installation and Safety Guidelines

Read the following sections for installation guidelines. Install the SAN Switch
2/32 in one of the following ways:

Selecting an Operating Location

To ensure correct operation of the switch, the location where the switch is in use
must meet the following requirements:

Cooling Requirements

Cooling air is drawn into the switch chassis by the fans mounted on the rear of the
chassis. The air is expelled through vents in the front (port side) of the chassis,
next to the HP logo. HP recommends installing the switch so that air intake and
exhaust for all components in the rack is flowing in the same front-to-back
direction.
Note:
reside in the front of the cabinet, and the ports (cables) reside in the rear of the cabinet.
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As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface.
In an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) cabinet (like the HP 9000
Series Rack), using the Slide Rack Mount Kit provided with the switch. See
Slide Rack Mount Kit contents outlined in
In an HP System/e rack.
Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the
electrical rating on the switch nameplate.
An air flow of at least 300 cubic feet per minute, available in the immediate
vicinity of the switch.
If installing the switch in the HP 9000 Series, or comparable EIA rack:
— All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circuit
ground connection, and should not rely on a connection to a branch
circuit, such as a power strip.
— The rack should be balanced and the installed equipment should be within
the rack's weight limits. Ensure the rack is mechanically secured to insure
stability in the event of an earthquake.
HP highly recommends mounting the switch in a cabinet or rack so that the fans
Table 3.
SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide