HP B-series 16Gb FC Switches Hardware Reference Guide

2 Installing and configuring HP 16Gb FC switches
This chapter provides installation and configuration information for the HP 16Gb FC switches.
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The following items are included with the standard shipment of a fully-configured HP 16Gb FC
Switch. When opening the packages, verify that the following items are included and that no
damage has occurred during shipping:
• One HP StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch with two hot-swappable power supplies and
three hot-swappable fans, or one HP SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch with two integrated power
supply and fan assemblies, or one HP SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch with one integrated Power
supply and fan assembly.
NOTE: The HP SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch can, as an option, be configured with a second
Power supply and fan assembly, which must be ordered separately.
• Serial cable with an RJ-45 connector plus an adaptor for RJ-45 to DB9.
• Power cords: two included with the HP StoreFabric SN6500B and HP SN6000B switches,
one included with the HP SN3000B.
• Rubber feet, required to set up the switch as a standalone unit.
• One accessory kit with the following items:
Rack Mount Kit, including rails, rail mounting hardware, and plenum.◦
◦ HP product documentation, including Read Me First, Safety Guides, User License, and
Warranty.
• HP EZ Switch and China ROHS documentation.
• HP SAN Network Advisor DVD.
Installation and safety considerations
You can install the switch in a rack or as a standalone device on a flat surface. HP recommends
mounting the HP SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch and the HP SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch in an HP
10000 Series Rack. For the HP StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch, you can use either the
HP 10000 Series Rack or the HP System/e Rack.
Electrical considerations
For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following electrical
requirements are met:
• The primary outlet is wired correctly, protected by a circuit breaker, and grounded in
accordance with local electrical codes.
• The supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size are adequate, as specified by the electrical rating
on the switch nameplate.
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