Installation And Safety Considerations; Electrical Considerations; Environmental Considerations; Rack Mount Considerations - HP StorageWorks 8/40 - SAN Switch Hardware Reference Manual

Installation and safety considerations

Install the switch using one of the following methods:
• See "Installing the switch as a stand-alone
• HP highly recommends mounting the switch in one of the following HP customized racks:
• HP System/e Rack
• HP 10000 G2 Series Rack and HP 10000 Series Rack
See "Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount

Electrical considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following electrical requirements
are met. See
• The primary outlet is correctly wired, 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 minimum of 79.8 cubic meters/hour (47 cubic feet/minute) of airflow is available to the air intake
vents on the nonport side of the switch.
• The power supply standards provided in

Environmental considerations

Before installing the switch, verify that the following environmental requirements are met:
• Install the switch with the nonport side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air
aisle.
• All equipment in the rack forces air in the same direction, to avoid taking in exhaust air.
• A minimum of 24 cubic ft/min of airflow is available to the air intake vents on the nonport side
of the switch.
• The ambient air temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) while the switch is operating.
IMPORTANT:
The 40ºC value applies to the ambient air temperature at the air intake vents on the nonport side of
the switch. The temperature inside the switch can be up to 80ºC (176ºF) during switch operation. If
the internal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the LEDs, error
messages, and Fabric Watch alerts indicate a problem. Enter the tempshow or fabric watch
command to view the temperature status.

Rack mount considerations

If you are installing the switch in a rack, verify that the following requirements are met:
• The cabinet or rack must be a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet.
• Plan rack mount space that is 1 rack unit (4.45 cm; 1.75 in) high, 48.3 cm (19 in.) wide.
Power supply specifications.
device" on page 35 to install the unit on a flat surface.
Kit" on page 35 for detailed instructions.
"Power supply specifications" on page 85, are met.
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