CAUTION:
• Do not ship any switch in a rack without checking for restrictions in the latest Aruba 8360
Switches Installation and Getting Started Guide. Otherwise, you may void the switch warranty.
• Ensure the power source circuits are properly grounded. Then connect the switch to the
power source by using the power cord supplied with the switch. For more information on
power cords, see Power cords.
• When installing the switch, the AC outlet should be near the switch and be easily accessible
in case the switch must be powered off.
• Ensure that the power cord and network cables at the switch mounting location do not
create a tripping hazard.
• Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature
exceeds its specification. See the environmental operating temperature information in the
Environmental specifications section of this guide.
• Ensure that the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current
protection. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add the ampere
ratings of all devices installed on the same circuit as the switch. Then compare the total with
the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings for a device are usually printed
near the device AC power connectors.
• Do not block any ventilation openings on the front or rear of the switch.
• Leave a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) for cooling at the front and back of the switch. For
the air flow direction, see the Fan trays section of this guide.
• If a power supply must be removed and reinstalled, wait at least 5 seconds before
reinstallation. Otherwise, damage to the switch may occur. The power supply needs this time
to bleed off any retained power.
IMPORTANT:
• The 8360 switch port side transceiver slots support SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+ and QSFP28
transceivers.
• For more information, see the latest version this guide and the ArubaOS-Switch and ArubaOS-
CX Transceiver Guide.
Prepare the installation site
Cabling Infrastructure: Ensure the cabling infrastructure meets the necessary network specifications.
Installation Location: Before installing the switch, plan its location and orientation relative to other devices
and equipment:
• In the front of the switch, leave a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) of space for the twisted-pair and fiber-
optic cabling.
• In the back of the switch, leave a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) of space for the power cord.
Cooling air flow in Aruba 8360 switches is Port-to-Power or Power-to-Port, depending on which power
supply and fan tray options are installed. To reverse the cooling air flow direction in an 8360 switch, you
must replace the existing power supplies and fan trays with power supplies and fan trays having the
opposite air flow direction. All fan trays and power supplies installed in an 8360 switch must have the same
air flow direction. See Fan trays for further detail.
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