HP DC SAN Backbone Director Switch Hardware Reference Guide (5697-2158, August 2012)

1. Provide a space that is 14 rack units (14U) high, 61.29 cm (24.09 in) deep, and 43.74 cm
(17.22 in) wide. 1U is equal to 4.45 cm (1.75 in).
2. Plan to install the DC SAN Director with the non-port side facing the aisle. The DC SAN Director
can be installed facing either direction, if serviceability and cooling requirements are met.
3. Plan for cable management before installing the chassis (see Managing cables (page 28)).
Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such as being routed below the chassis, to
either side of the chassis, through cable channels on the sides of the cabinet, or by using patch
panels.
4. Ensure that dedicated electrical branch circuits with the following characteristics are available:
• 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz (two branch circuits)
• 110-120 VAC, 50-60 Hz (up to four branch circuits)
• One power cable per power supply is required
• Protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes
• Supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size adequate to the electrical rating on the chassis
nameplate
• Located close to the chassis and easily accessible
• Grounded outlets installed by a licensed electrician, compatible with the power cords
TIP: To maximize fault tolerance, connect each power cord to a separate power source.
5. Ensure that the air intake and exhaust vents have a minimum of 2 inches of airspace.
6. Ensure that the air temperature on the air intake side is less than 40° C (104° F) during
operation.
CAUTION: A fully-populated DC SAN Director (eight FC8-64 port cards, 512 ports) weighs
approximately 159.2 kg (351 lb) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
7. Remove the upper portion of the packing crate while the DC SAN Director is still in the shipping
area, to reduce clutter at the installation site:
a. Remove the straps securing the carton to the pallet.
b. Lift the top of the crate off the pallet. Leave the foam on top of the chassis to hold the kits
in place during transportation to the installation area. Save the shipping crate and related
items for any future shipping requirements.
8. Transport the chassis on the pallet to the installation area using a pallet jack or other assisted
lift. The plastic pallet cannot fit through doorways that are less than 91 cm (36 in) wide.
9. Remove the 14U rack mount kit, accessory kit, packing foam, and anti-static plastic from the
chassis and set aside.
10. Remove the chassis door from the DC SAN Director. See Removing the chassis door (page 22).
11. Remove the cable management comb. See Removing a cable management comb (page 63).
12. Position the pallet so that the bottom of the chassis is level with the installation surface.
13. If the chassis is on a pallet jack or lift, stabilize the pallet jack or lift to prevent it from moving
during the transfer.
14. Unscrew the four bolts holding the DC SAN Director to the pallet and remove the brackets.
15. Gently slide the chassis onto the final installation surface, ensuring that it remains supported
during the transfer.
16. Ensure that the chassis is oriented so that the non-port side has access to intake air (cool).
17. Reinstall the cable management comb. See Installing a cable management comb (page 63).
18. Reinstall the chassis door. See Installing the chassis door (page 62).
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