Installing the SAN Switch 2/8
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SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide
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.
