HP StorageWorks SAN Director Installation Guide (A7393-90009, May 2007)

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Installation overview
You can install the 4/256 SAN Director in one of the following ways:
• As a stand-alone unit on a stable table or lab workbench
• In a rack using the 14U Rack Mount Kit supplied with the switch
Selecting an operating location
Verify that the switch location meets the following requirements:
• Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the
switch nameplate.
• Air flow of at least 350 cubic feet per minute, available in the immediate vicinity of the 4/256
SAN Director.
• If you are installing the switch in an HP 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 should be within the rack’s weight
limits. Ensure that the rack is mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of an
earthquake.
Cooling requirements
Install the switch so that air intake and exhaust for all components in the rack is flowing in the same
direction.
NOTE: To ensure adequate cooling, install the chassis with the port side facing the aisle into which
exhaust air is released (usually called the
service aisle ). This prevents the fans from pulling in heated
exhaust air.