Hp Sn6000B 16Gb Fc Switch Installation And Configuration; Accessories; Installation And Safety Considerations; Electrical Considerations - HP SN6000B Hardware Reference Manual

2 HP SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch installation and
configuration
This chapter provides installation and configuration information for the HP SN6000B 16Gb FC
Switch.

Accessories

The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured SN6000B 16Gb
FC Switch. When you open the packages, verify that the following items are included and that no
damage has occurred during shipping:
One HP SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch with two integrated power supply/fan assemblies
Serial cable with an RJ-45 connector
Two 6-foot power cords
Rubber feet, required to set up the switch as a standalone unit
Rack Mount Kit, which contains rails, rail mounting hardware, and plenum
HP product documentation, including Read Me First, Safety Guides, User License, and Warranty
HP SAN Network Advisor DVD

Installation and safety considerations

You can install the switch in a rack or as a standalone device on a flat surface. HP highly
recommends mounting the switch in an HP 10000 Series Rack.

Electrical considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following electrical
requirements are met:
The primary outlet is wired correctly, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in
accordance with local electrical codes.
The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating
on the switch nameplate.
A maximum of 71.36 cubic meters/hour (42 cubic feet/minute). Nominal airflow is 59.47
cubic meters/hour (35 cubic feet/minute).
The primary AC input is 85–264 VAC Nominal: 100–240 VAC, 2.0 A; 47–63 Hz. The switch
autosenses input voltage.

Environmental considerations

To ensure adequate cooling, install the switch with the nonport side (which contains the air intake
vents) facing the cool-air aisle and with the supplied plenum installed. ) The ambient air temperature
must not exceed 40°C (104°F) and the ambient humidity must be between 10% and 85% while
the switch is operating.
IMPORTANT:

Cabling considerations

You can organize and manage cables in a number of ways, for example, using cable channels
on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels.
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HP SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch installation and configuration

Always use the plenum when installing the switch in a rack.