Specifications

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Installing the HP 8200 zl Switches
Installation Procedures
Installing the HP 8200 zl
Switches
1. Prepare the Installation Site
Cabling Infrastructure
Ensure the cablinginfrastructuremeetsthenecessary network specifications.
See Appendix C, “Cabling and Technology Information” on page B-1 for more
information.
Installation Location
Before installing the switch, plan its location and orientation relative to other
devices and equipment:
■ In the front of the switch, allow at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) of space for the
twisted-pair and fiber-optic cabling.
■ In the back of the switch, allow at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) of space for the
power cord and cooling.
■ On the sides of the switch, leave at least 7.6 cm (3 inches) for cooling.
2. Mount the Switch Chassis
The HP 8200 zl switches have large, heavy chassis; therefore, HP networking
recommends mounting the switch before populating it with modules or power
supplies.
WARNING A base system weighs approximately 50 pounds, and an unloaded
chassis weighs approximately 44 pounds. To avoid personal injury, plan
on having at least two people available to help move the unit into place
onto the rack. TWO OR MORE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED WHEN
MOUNTING THIS SWITCH.
The 8200 zl switches can be mounted in these ways:
■ in a rack or cabinet
■ on a horizontal surface
Rack or Cabinet Mounting
The 8200 zl switches are designed to be mounted in any EIA-standard
19-inch telco rack or in an equipment cabinet such as a server cabinet. If you
are installing the switch in an equipment cabinet, read the following “Equip-
ment Cabinet Note” on page 2-8.