Compaq 158223-B21, 158222-B21, StorageWorks Series Installation Manual

Compaq StorageWorks

Fibre Channel
Switch, 8-/16-Port
Universal
Mounting Kit

Open Card Completely Before
Beginning Installation Procedures

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contained herein. The information is pro vi de d “as is” witho ut w ar ra nty of
any kind and is su bject to change without notice. The warranties for
Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements
accompanying such pr oducts. Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an add itional warranty.

Printed in the U.S.A.

Fibre Channel Switch, 8-/16-Port Universal Mounting Kit
Third Edition (November 2001)
Part Number: EK-GGAAB-IA. C01

Compaq Computer Corporation

About This Card

This card identifies the contents of the universal mounting kit
and provides procedures for mounting Fibre Channel 8-port
(380591–B21/ DS–DSGGA–AA or 176219–B21/
DS–DSGGC–AA) and 16-port (380578–B21/
DS–DSGGA–AB or 212776–B21/DS–DSGGC–AB) switches
into the following Compaq racks:

• RETMA 41U or 42U

• Compaq Classic

• Metric SW600

Kit Contents

NOTE: This kit contains parts for multiple rack installations. Not all kit parts
are needed for all rack installations.

1 Mounting brackets (2)
2 Extender brackets (2)
3 Slide brackets (2)
4 Bag of miscellaneous hardware:

• Snap-on cable ties (2)

• Clip nuts (4)

• Alignment washers (8)

• Pan head SEMS screws, 10-32 x 9/32 inches (4)

• Pan head SEMS screws, 10-32 x 5/8 inches (16)

• Flat washers for #10 screws (4)

• Pan head SEMS screws, 8-32 x 1/4 inches (4)

• Flat washers for #8 screws (4)

Tools Required

• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

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Installation Process Orientation

The current or planned configuration of rack components
determines which installation process orientation to follow. A
key consideration is whether the cables are routed at the front
or rear of the rack.

General rack configuration guidelines include:

• For RETMA 41U and metric SW600 racks, follow
procedures as oriented from the rack-front.

• For RETMA 42U and Compaq Classic racks, either
orientation—rack-front or rack-rear—configuration is
possible. Install as desired.

Beginning the Installation Process

If available, use the rack-mounting template shipped with the
8- or 16-port switch to determine the installation location
within the rack. Otherwise, read this section and mark rail
holes as required, using a mounting bracket.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the template-front and back are used according
to the desired installation orientation. In rack-front installations, the
template-front is used at the rack-front and template-back is used at the
rack-rear. In rack-rear installations, the template-front is used at the
rack-rear and template-back is used at the rack-front.

1. Position the template-front on the vertical rails to match the
template hole pattern to the rail holes.

• For 8-port switches, see Figure 1.

• For 1.5U 16-port switches, see Figure 2.

• For 2U 16-port switches, see Figure 3.

2. Pencil-mark the front mounting bracket holes with an M.

3. Position the template-back on the rack-rear vertical rails,
aligning the template parallel with the rack-front pencil
markings.

4. Pencil-mark the rear mounting bracket holes with an M.

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Attaching the Mounting Brackets

Attach two mounting brackets, using the appropriate procedu re
for the rack type.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment
damage during installation, never extend multiple
components installed in the rack at the same time. A rack
may become unstable if more than one component is
extended for any reason.

RETMA 41U Racks

1. Position each mounting bracket (see Figure 4, 1) with the
rail holes pencil-marked M.

IMPORTANT: Finger-tighten all three mounting bracket screws to
facilitate alignment. Then secure screws in the top and bottom
mounting bracket holes prior to securing the single screw at the rear of
the bracket. Ensure that the mounting bracket is parallel in the rack
from front to back.

2. Install a clip nut 2 and secure, using pan head SEMS
screws (10-32 x 5/8 inches).

RETMA 42U and Compaq Classic Racks

1. Connect an extender bracket to each mounting bracket (see
Figure 5) and finger-tighten two pan head SEMS screws
(10-32 x 5/8 inches).

2. Position each mounting bracket behind the vertical rail,
aligning it with the rail holes pencil-marked M.

3. Secure each mounting bracket u sing alignment washers and
pan head SEMS screws (10-32 x 5 /8 inches) as shown in
Figure 6.

IMPORTANT: Position each alignment washer to mate smoothly against
the vertical rail prior to fully tighting the screw.

4. Fully tighten the four screws installed in step 1 (see
Figure 5).

IMPORTANT: To establish full strength of the extended bracket, ensure
that screws bonding the mounting bracket and extender bracket are
fully tightened prior to proceeding.

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