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Rack specifications, Cooling considerations

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Rack specifications If installing the switch in a rack: • Plan a rack space that is 1 rack unit (1.75 inches; 4.45 cm) high, 19 inches (48.3 cm) wide, and at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) deep. • The rack should be balanced and the installed equipment should be within the rack's weight limits. Ensure the rack is mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of an earthquake. • Ground all equipment in rack through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip. • Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis, particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly. • Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the rack's weight limits or unbalance the rack in any way. • Secure the rack to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an earthquake. Cooling considerations Cooling air is drawn into the switch chassis by the fans mounted on the rear of the chassis. The air is expelled through vents in the front (port side) of the chassis. HP recommends installing the switch so that air intake and exhaust for all components in the rack are flowing in the same front-to-back direction. Follow these guidelines to ensure proper air flow, and prevent component overheating: • To ensure adequate cooling, install the switch with the non-port side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle. • Verify a minimum of 47 cubic feet/minute (79.8 cubic meters/hour) of air flow is available to the air intake vents on the non-port side of the switch. • Verify that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit) while the switch is operating. CAUTION: Do not block air vents. The switch uses ambient air for cooling. SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N and 4/32 installation guide 35

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SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V, 2/16N and 4/32 installation guide
Rack specifications
If installing the switch in a rack:
Plan a rack space that is 1 rack unit (1.75 inches; 4.45 cm) high, 19 inches (48.3 cm)
wide, and at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) deep.
The rack should be balanced and the installed equipment should be within the rack’s
weight limits. Ensure the rack is mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of
an earthquake.
Ground all equipment in rack through a reliable branch circuit connection and maintain
ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary connection to a branch circuit, such as
a power strip.
Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing basis,
particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly.
Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the rack’s weight limits or
unbalance the rack in any way.
Secure the rack to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement, such as an
earthquake.
Cooling considerations
Cooling air is drawn into the switch chassis by the fans mounted on the rear of the chassis. The
air is expelled through vents in the front (port side) of the chassis. HP recommends installing the
switch so that air intake and exhaust for all components in the rack are flowing in the same
front-to-back direction.
Follow these guidelines to ensure proper air flow, and prevent component overheating:
To ensure adequate cooling, install the switch with the non-port side, which contains the air
intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle.
Verify a minimum of 47 cubic feet/minute (79.8 cubic meters/hour) of air flow is available
to the air intake vents on the non-port side of the switch.
Verify that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 40
°
Celsius (104
°
Fahrenheit)
while the switch is operating.
CAUTION:
Do not block air vents. The switch uses ambient air for cooling
.