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Compaq StorageWorks SAN Switch 16 Installation and Hardware Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer: Hilary Stead Project: Compaq StorageWorks SAN Switch 16 Installation and Hardware Guide Comments:
Part Number: EK-BCP28-IA / 161356-001 File Name: C-CH2 INSTALLATION.DOC Last Saved On: 9/30/99 11:23 AM
Selecting an Operating Location
The switch should be located in a secure or limited-access area to ensure that
cable connections are not compromised. The operating location you select for
the switch must meet the cooling air requirements and power requirements
described in the following sections.
Cooling Requirements
Cooling air is drawn into the switch chassis by four fans mounted near the rear
of the chassis. Exhausted air is expelled through vents in the front of the
chassis. The combined air flow through the switch is 75 cubic feet per minute
(cfm), with nominal bulk flow of 15 cfm.
CAUTION:
Do not block the front or rear air vents. The switch uses ambient air
for cooling.
Power Requirements
The AC power cord is connected to the switch connector on the right side of
the switch front panel. If you have dual-redundant power supplies, the second
AC cord is connected to the switch connector on the left side of the switch
front panel. The AC power sources must each meet these requirements:
■
A properly wired, earth-grounded AC outlet
■
Voltage capability of 85-265 VAC
■
Input voltage frequency of 47-63 Hz
■
Power capability of 155 watts, maximum
The switch has an autoranging power supply that automatically accepts
voltages within its range. There is no provision for surge protection built into
the switch power supply, so the AC source should include provisions to ensure
clean AC power.
Selecting a Switch Mounting Method
The switch can be placed on a flat surface, such as a tabletop, or mounted in an
optional, standard 19-inch equipment rack.
