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Site preparation and installation requirements
The following conditions are required to ensure correct installation and operation.
Electrical requirements
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following
electrical requirements are met:
v The primary outlet is correctly wired, protected by a circuit breaker, and
v The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the
v The power supply standards are met. See "Power supply specifications" on page
Environmental requirements
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following
environmental requirements are met:
v At a minimum, adequate cooling requires that you install the switch with the
v All equipment in the rack should force air in the same direction to avoid intake
v A maximum of 71.36 cubic meters/hour (42 cubic feet/minute) and a minimum
v The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40° C (104° F) while the switch is
Cabinet requirements
For successful installation and operation of the switch in a cabinet, ensure that the
following cabinet requirements are met:
v The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet.
v A cabinet space that is one rack unit (1U) high; 4.45 cm (1.75 inches) high and
v The rack kit option for the switch uses rails that are slimmer than standard rails
v The equipment in the cabinet is grounded through a reliable branch circuit
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SAN24B-5 Installation, Service, and User Guide
– Paperpack of optional features license and key activation information (if
ordered)
Attention: Retain this paperpack in a safe place. The transaction keys in
the paperpack are required for activation of optional features on the switch.
Once a feature is activated, its activation key is associated with a specific
product WWN and serial number.
grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.
electrical rating on the switch nameplate.
40.
Attention: To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate
power source.
intake side facing the cool-air aisle. Exhaust is through the port side of the
switch.
of exhaust air.
of 59.47 cubic meters/hour (35 cubic feet/minute) of air flow is available to the
air intake (with two power supplies).
operating.
48.3 cm (19 inches) wide.
to accommodate the slightly wider chassis. Be sure to use one of these kits. Do
not use standard rails to install the switch in a rack, they will not fit with the
switch.
connection and maintain ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary
connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
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