Installation Overview & Planning

Installing HP Fabric Clustering System

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

Rails as packaged

Sliding rail

Rails separated

Fixed rail to attach to switch

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

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