HP StorageWorks 2/16 - SAN Switch Installation Manual page 5

To install the switch in a rack:
1. Check contents of the shipping carton to verify all the required parts and
2. Choose a mounting location in the rack for the switch.
3. Attach the rear mounting brackets to the rear rack uprights by completing one
Figure 2: Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA
rack)
HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8|16|32 Installation Guide
Installing the Switch in a Rack Using the SAN Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit
Caution: For proper airflow, the SFP media side of the SAN Switch 2/32,
SAN Switch 2/16, or SAN Switch 2/8 must face the rear of the rack. This
mounting allows air to enter from the front of the rack and to exhaust at the
rear of the rack, similar to other rack-mounted equipment. This prevents switch
overheating, which may cause it to fail.
hardware are available.
of the following steps:
— For an HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack, assemble each of the two
brackets with (2) #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive
star lock washers and (2) #10 adapter washers as shown in Figure 2.
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