Installation guide

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1 Installation
This section describes how to install and configure for first-time use:
• The QLogic 12000 switches in a network environment.
Planning the Installation
The 12000 is designed to be installed in an existing 19-inch equipment rack or server
rack.
NOTE:
These switches are designed for a four-post server cabinet. Do not mount in
a two-post telco cabinet.
Racks should conform to conventional standards. Use the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard
ANSI/EIA-310-D-92 and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297
Racks should meet the following mechanical recommendations:
• Four-post, 19" rack to facilitate easy maintenance
• Universal mounting rail hole pattern identified in IEC Standard 297
• Mounting holes flush with the rails to accommodate the chassis
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following condition:
Use a rack grounding kit and a ground conductor that is carried back to earth or to
another suitable building ground. Ground the equipment rack to earth ground.
Provide enough room to work on the equipment. Clear the work site of any
unnecessary materials. Make sure the equipment will have enough clearance for
front and rear access.