Installing the Switch

Installing the Switch

Installation Procedures

W A R N I N GC a u t i o n s

Installation Precautions:

Follow these precautions when installing the Series 6400cl Switch devices.

■The rack or cabinet should be adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable and/or falling over. Devices installed in a rack or cabinet should be mounted as low as possible, with the heaviest devices at the bottom and progressively lighter devices installed above.

■For safe operation, do not install the switch with the back face of the switch (with the fan vents) facing either downward or upward.

■Left side vents cannot be placed downward. (That is, the left side of the unit while facing the front.)

■For safe operation, use only screws provided with your rack mount kit to secure mounting brackets to the switch. Use of longer or improper screws may damage internal components

■Ensure the power source circuits are properly grounded, then use the power cord supplied with the switch to connect it to the power source.

■If your installation requires a different power cord than the one supplied with the switch, be sure to use a power cord displaying the mark of the safety agency that defines the regulations for power cords in your country. The mark is your assurance that the power cord can be used safely with the switch.

■When installing the switch, the AC outlet should be near the switch and should be easily accessible in case the switch must be powered off.

■Ensure the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over- current protection. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all devices installed on the same circuit as the switch and compare the total with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the devices near the AC power connectors.

■Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 55°C (131°F)1.

■Ensure the air flow around the sides and back of the switch is not restricted.

■For safe operation, proper switch cooling, and reduction of electromag- netic emissions, ensure a slot cover is installed on any unused module slot.

1If you are installing either of the Series 6400cl Switch devices using one of the fiber transceivers, the operating ambient temperature should not exceed 40°C (104°F). See transceiver

specifications in the ProCurve Switch cl Modules Installation Guide.

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