Installation precautions
• The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable and/ or
falling over.
• Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted as low as possible, with the heaviest
devices at the bottom and progressively lighter devices installed above.
• For a wall-mounted Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch (JL258A), face the network ports up,
that is, away from the floor. Do not wall-mount the switch with the network ports facing down
(towards the floor).
• When installing the switch, the AC outlet should be near the switch and should be easily
accessible in case the switch must be powered off.
• Ensure the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord supplied with
the switch to connect it to the power source.
• Use only approved power cords with your Aruba Networking Product. Please see the power cord
information in the section titled “Included parts” (page 17) of this guide for acceptable power cords
that are appropriate for this product. Failure to use approved power cords can result in personal
injury and product damage, and may void your product warranty.
• Use only the AC/DC power adapter and power cord (if applicable), supplied with the switch. Use
of other adapters or power cords, including those that came with other Hewlett Packard
Enterprise products, may result in damage to the equipment.
• If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch and power
supply, be sure the cord is adequately sized for the switch’s current requirements. In addition, be
sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for
power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely
with the switch and power supply.
• When installing the switch, the AC outlet should be near the switch and should be easily
accessible in case the switch must be powered off.
• Ensure the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To
determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all
devices installed on the same circuit as the switch and compare the total with the rating limit for
the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the devices near the AC power
connectors.
• Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might
exceed its specification. This includes a fully-enclosed rack. Ensure the air flow around the sides
and back of the switch is not restricted. Leave at least 3 inches (7.6 cm) for cooling for the 24-
and 48-port switch models when installed in a fully-enclosed rack.
NOTE:
Normal operating temperature for the JL258A Aruba 2930F 8G PoE+ 2SFP+ Switch
requires wider spacing minimums than described above for the 24– and 48–port switch models.
For rack installation, maintain at least 1U space as a minimum above the product. Also, installing
this switch in an enclosed, confined space such as a small bookshelf or unventilated cabinet is
not recommended.
Chapter 2 Installing the switch
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