Preparing The Installation Site; Cabling Infrastructure; Installation Location; Installing Modules - HP ProCurve 9304M Installation And Configuration Manual

Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all devices
installed on the same circuit as the Routing Switch. Compare this total with the rating limit for the circuit. The
maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the devices, near their AC power connectors.
• Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40
degrees C (104 degrees F).
• Make sure the air flow around the front, sides, and back of the device is not restricted.
• To provide additional safety and proper airflow to the device, make sure that slot cover plates are installed on
all chassis slots that do not have either a module or power supply installed.
• Disconnect the power cord(s) from all power sources to completely remove power from the device.
• Never leave tools inside the Chassis device.
• When installing or removing a power supply, disconnect the power cord(s) from all power sources to
completely remove power from the device.
• Before connecting Category 5 or better UTP copper networking cables to a chassis module on the HP 9300
series, use the CESD grounding tap (shipped with the HP 9304M and HP 9308M and with chassis modules
designed for UTP copper networking cables). See the Cable Grounding Instructions included with the CESD
grounding tap. If you did not receive a CESD grounding tap kit (HP part number 5064-9974) with the above
HP products, you can request one without charge from your HP Customer Care Center (CCC). To contact
the CCC for your area, see the support and warranty booklet ( Support is as Close as the World Wide Web! )
shipped with your HP product. CCCs are also listed in the HP ProCurve Networking Service and Support
Guide available at http://www.hp.com/go/hpprocurve. (Click on Technical Support, then Support
Services.)

Preparing the Installation Site

Cabling Infrastructure

Ensure that the proper cabling is installed in the site. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for a summary of supported
cabling types and their specifications.

Installation Location

Before installing the device, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices and equipment. Allow at
least three inches (3") of space at the front of the device for the twisted-pair, fiber-optic and power cabling. Also, a
minimum of three inches (3") of space should be allowed between the sides and the back of the device and walls
or other obstructions.
NOTE: Use at least two separate branch circuits for the power. This provides redundancy in case one of the
circuits fails.
Installing (or Removing) Optional Modules

Installing Modules

To install a module in the chassis, do the following:
1. Put on an ESD wrist strap and attach the copper tape to a metal surface (e.g. an equipment rack) to act as
ground.
WARNING: To avoid risk of shock, do not attach the copper tape to the air flow panel of the power supply.
2. Remove the blank face plate from the slot in which the module is to be installed. Place the blank face plate in
a safe place for future use.
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