Installation Guidelines - HP ProCurve Quick Setup Manual

Installation Guidelines

To avoid personal injury or product damage when installing your switch, read the installation precautions and
guidelines below.
Installation Precautions
Warnings
■ The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable and/or falling
over.
■ Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted as low as possible, with the heaviest devices
at the bottom and progressively lighter devices installed above.
■ Do not wall mount any switch without checking for restrictions in the Installation and Getting
Started Guide.
Cautions
■ If the switch is to be shipped in a rack, be sure to use only an HP 10K rack. Mount the switch using rail kit part
number 356578-B21 and shelf kit AB469A. Both kits must be used. Otherwise you will void the switchwarranty.
Ensure the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord supplied with the switch to
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connect it to the power source.
If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch and power supply, be
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sure the cord is adequately sized for the switch's current requirements. In addition, be sure to use a power cord
displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark
is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the switch and power supply.
When installing the switch, the AC outlet should be near the switch and should be easily accessible in case the
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switch must be powered off.
■ Ensure the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To determine the
possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all devices installed on the
same circuit as the switch and compare the total with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere
ratings are usually printed on the devices near the AC power connectors.
■ Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature exceeds its specification.
■ Ensure the air flow around the switch is not restricted. Leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) for cooling. For the air
flow direction, see the Installation and Getting Started Guide for your product, located on the HP ProCurve
Web site at www.procurve.com/manuals.
For Safety and Regulatory information refer to the Safety and EMC Regulatory booklet included with the switch.
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Development Company, L.P.
The information herein is subject to
change without notice.
Part Number: 5992-4964
November 2008
Printed in Singapore
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