Mounting The Device; Desktop Installation - HP ProCurve 9304M Installation And Configuration Manual

Mounting the Device

The HP Routing Switches can be installed on a desktop or in a rack.
WARNING: The HP 9304M chassis exceeds 40 lbs. (18 kg), or 47.7 lbs.(21.6 kg) when fully populated with
modules and power supplies. Also, the HP 9308M chassis exceeds 55 lbs. (24.9 kg) or 69.1 lbs. (31.3 kg) when
fully populated with modules and power supplies. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING,
HANDLING, OR MOUNTING THESE ROUTING SWITCHES.
WARNING: The HP 9315M chassis exceeds 80 lbs (35 kg.) without modules and power supplies installed. To
avoid personal injury, reduce weight of chassis by removing all modules and power supplies from chassis prior to
lifting or moving. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN LIFTING, HANDLING, OR MOUNTING
THIS ROUTING SWITCH.
WARNING: Do not lift the 15-slot chassis using the lifting handles unless the chassis is empty. TO REDUCE
WEIGHT, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLIES AND INTERFACE MODULES BEFORE LIFTING THE CHASSIS.
WARNING: Do not use the extraction handles on the power supply units to lift or carry the Routing Switch. The
power supply extraction handles are not intended to support the weight of the system and must never be used to
lift or move the chassis.
WARNING: Make sure the rack or cabinet housing the Routing Switch is adequately secured to prevent it from
becoming unstable and/or falling over.
WARNING: To increase rack stability, mount the devices you install in a rack or cabinet as low as possible, with
the heaviest device at the bottom and progressively lighter devices installed above.

Desktop Installation

1. Set the device on a flat desktop, table, or shelf. Use a sturdy surface in an uncluttered area. You may want
to secure the networking cables and power cord to the table legs or other part of the surface structure to help
prevent people from tripping over them.
2. Make sure that adequate ventilation is provided for the system—a minimum of three inches (3") clearance is
recommended on all sides.
NOTE: Make sure the air flow is unrestricted around the front, sides, and back of the Routing Switch.
3. Proceed to "Connecting Power to the Device" on page 2-21.
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