HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64 Getting Started & General Reference Guide

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

Installation Considerations and Safety Guidelines

WARNING A fully populated HP StorageWorks Core Switch 2/64 weighs

approximately 250 pounds and requires a minimum of two people and

mechanical lift to install it.

Before installing, verify that the additional weight of the chassis does not

exceed the cabinet’s weight limits or unbalance the cabinet, including when

some of the cards or power supplies are partially extended out of the

chassis.

CAUTION 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.

The following steps are required to ensure correct installation and

operation:

• Provide a space that is 14U high, 29 inches deep, and 19 inches wide.

Also provide an additional 1U for cable management.