HP FlexFabric 11900 Switch Series Installation Guide

• Leave at least 10 cm (3.94 in) of clearance at the inlet and outlet air vents.

• The rack for the switch has a good cooling system.

• The installation site has a good cooling system.

• Verify that the airflow design of the chassis meets the airflow design of the installation site.

Figure 1 Airflow through the 11908-V Chassis

(1) Power supply air intake vents (2) Power supply

air exhaust vents

(3) Chassis air intake vents (4) Chassis

air

exhaust

vents

Space

For easy maintenance, follow these guidelines:

• Reserve at least 1 m (3.28 ft) of clearance between the rack and walls or other devices.

• The equipment room is at least 3 m (9.84 ft) high.

• Rack dimensions are sufficient for the chassis. For more information about chassis specifications,

see "Appendix A Chassis views and technical specifications."