Table of Contents
Advertisement
Rack and Cabinet Requirements for the SAN192C-6 Chassis
To correctly install the switch in a cabinet located in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle environment, you should fit the
cabinet with baffles to prevent exhaust air from recirculating into the chassis air intake. Work with your
cabinet vendors to determine which of their cabinets meet the following requirements or see the IBM
Support for recommendations:
• The height of the rack or cabinet must accommodate the 9 RU (15.75 inches or 40.0 cm) height of the
switch and its bottom support bracket. The bottom support bracket ships as a part of the accessory kit
for the switch.
• Minimum gross load rating of 2000 lb (907.2 kg) (static load rating) if supporting four switches.
Clearance Requirements for IBM c-type SAN switches and directors
You must provide adequate clearance between the chassis and any other rack, device, or structure so that
you can properly install the chassis, route cables, provide airflow, and maintain the switch. Ensure that
the following clearance requirements are met:
• 7 inches (17.78 cm) between the front of chassis and inside of cabinet.
• 34 inches (86.36 cm) [40 inches recommended (101 cm)] in front of the cabinet so that a fully loaded
34 inches (86.36 cm) chassis box can be moved.
• 2 inches (5.08 cm) for module handles.
• 3 inches (7.62 cm) between the rear of the chassis and the inside of the cabinet, that is, the perforated
rear door (required for airflow in the cabinet if used).
• 25 inches (63.5 cm) outside of the cabinet to remove fabric modules.
• No clearance is required between the chassis and the sides of the rack or cabinet (no side airflow).
• Clearance required for cables that connect to as many as 400 ports (in addition to the cabling required
for other devices in the same rack). These cables must not block access to any removable chassis
modules or block airflow into or out of the chassis. Route the cables through the cable management
frames on the left and right sides of the chassis.
Figure 22 on page 48 illustrates the front, rear, and side clearance requirements for IBM c-type SAN
switches and directors:
Chapter 2. Rack Installation 47
Advertisement
Table of Contents
