AB291A 12-Port 4X Fabric Copper Switch Installation Guide, April 2004

Installation Overview & Planning
Installing HP Fabric Clustering System
Chapter 1
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Requirements
In addition to the accessories provided with the switch, you should have:
• A T-10 Torx driver and a Phillips #2 screw driver.
• A second person for the installation.
Rack Mount Preparation
Prior to mounting the switch in a rack:
1. Check the slot in the rack for 1U clearance.
2. Open the box, remove the switch, rail brackets, and parts bag.
3. Place the switch on a secure, clean surface.
4. Open the plastic bag containing mounting parts.and locate:
• (12) Torx screws for attaching the rails to the switch
• (8) screws and clips for attaching the rails to the rack.
NOTE It is highly recommend that two people install the switch, but it can be installed with one,
however it may be difficult to support and align the switch correctly in the rack rails with only
one person.
Installing the Switch
Step 1. Take one set of sliding brackets and separate them. Each side arrives with the sliding rail
assembled to a fixed rail. They need to be separated prior to attaching to the switch.
Figure 1-6 Fixed and Sliding Rails
Step 2. To install the switch with the bezel to the front of the rack, install with the flange at the front of the
switch. You can also mount the flange toward the back if you want to mount the switch backward in
the rack such that the service-side is forward.
Attach the rail with 6 screws to each side of the switch in the locations shown in Figure 1-7
Rails as packaged
Rails separated
Fixed rail to attach to switch
Sliding rail