Installing The Switch In A Rack; Pre-Installation Checklist - HP StorageWorks 2/64 - Core Switch Installation Manual

Installing the switch in a rack

These sections contain specific information about installing the Core Switch 2/64 or the SAN
Director 2/128 in an HP 10,000 series or HP System/e rack.
WARNING!
consider rack stability against tipping. Please refer to the user manual provided with the
equipment rack to determine rack stability; the manual is available through the HP web site:
http://www.hp.com/racksolutions/prodinfo/racks/index.html.
If the necessary stability is not achieved through the placement of additional equipment or
ballast, the equipment rack must be anchored to the building structure before operation.

Pre-installation checklist

Review the following checklist before installing the switch.
• Prepare a site plan.
• Verify that required technical personnel (two technicians) are available and scheduled for
the installation.
• Obtain the required fiber-optic cables (multimode or single-mode). Verify cable length and
required connectors.
• If applicable, obtain the necessary remote workstations or Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) workstations. Workstations are customer-supplied and connected through
a corporate or dedicated LAN.
• Verify that the front panel air temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) during operation.
• Verify that all equipment installed in the rack has a reliable branch circuit ground
connection, and does not rely on a connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.
• Verify that the rack is balanced.
• Check that the rack is mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of an
earthquake.
32 Installing and configuring the switch
For safety reasons, when installing this product in an equipment rack, you must