HP StorageWorks 2/8-EL SAN Switch 2/8 V3.1.x - Installation Guide - Page 30
Installation Guidelines, Selecting an Operating Location
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Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guidelines Read the following sections for installation guidelines. Install the SAN Switch 2/8 in one of the following ways: ■ As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface. For instructions, see Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit, page 32. ■ As a fixed component in the HP 9000 Series (or comparable) EIA Rack using the Fixed Rack Mount Kit provided. Fixed Rack Mount Kit contents are outlined in Table 3. For instructions, see Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in an HP 9000 Series or Comparable EIA Rack, page 33. ■ As a fixed component in an HP System/e rack. For instructions, see Installing the Switch in the Optional HP System/e Rack, page 38. ■ As a fixed component using the optional HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit. For instructions, see Installing the Switch Using the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit, page 46. Note: Depending on time of purchase, the SAN Switch 2/8 ships with one of the rack mount kits listed above. HP reserves the right to substitute rack mount kits, providing applicable instructions with each switch. Selecting an Operating Location To ensure correct operation of the switch, the location where the switch is in use must meet the following requirements: ■ Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate. ■ An air flow of at least 300 cubic feet per minute, available in the immediate vicinity of the switch. ■ If installing the switch in the HP 9000 Series, HP System/e, or comparable Electronics Industries Association (EIA) rack: - All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circuit ground connection, and should not rely on a connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip. - The rack should be balanced and the installed equipment within the rack's weight limits. Ensure the rack is mechanically secured to ensure stability in the event of an earthquake. 30 SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide