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Preparing for installation
HPE 5960 Switch Series is a set of 200G high-density ToR switches designed for high-performance
data centers. It provides powerful hardware forwarding capacity and abundant data center features.
The switch provides the following ports and removable components:
400G QSFP-DD ports and 200G QSFP56 ports.
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Removable fan trays that can operate in redundancy mode.
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Removable power supplies that can operate in redundancy mode.
HPE 5960 Switch Series has two models:
- HPE NW CW 5960 24x100G/200G+8x400GQDD Sw (R9Y12A)
- HPE NW CW 5960 32xQSFP-DD Sw (R9Y13A)
Safety recommendations
To avoid any equipment damage or bodily injury caused by incorrect use, read the following safety
recommendations before installation. Note that the recommendations do not cover every possible
hazardous condition.
Before cleaning the switch, remove all power cords from the switch. Do not clean the switch
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with wet cloth or liquid.
Do not place the switch near water or in a damp environment. Prevent water or moisture from
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entering the switch chassis.
Do not place the switch on an unstable case or desk. The switch might be severely damaged in
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case of a fall.
Ensure good ventilation in the equipment room and keep the air inlet and outlet vents of the
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switch free of obstruction.
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Make sure the operating voltage is in the required range.
To avoid electrical shocks, do not open the chassis while the switch is operating. As a best
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practice, do not open the chassis even if the switch is powered off.
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To avoid ESD damage, always wear an ESD wrist strap when replacing a removable
component such as a power supply or fan tray.
Examining the installation site
The switch must be used indoors. Make sure the installation site meets the following requirements:
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Adequate clearance is reserved at the air inlet and outlet vents for ventilation.
The rack has a good ventilation system.
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Identify the hot aisle and cold aisle layout at the installation site, and make sure ambient air
flows into the switch from the cold aisle and exhausts to the hot aisle.
Identify the airflow designs of neighboring devices, and prevent hot air flowing out of the
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neighboring devices from entering the top device.
The rack is sturdy enough to support the switch and its accessories.
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The rack is reliably grounded.
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To ensure correct operation and long service life of your switch, install it in an environment that meets
the requirements described in the following subsections.
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