RCA Fibre Channel Switch installation manual Welcome

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Welcome

You can use your 8-, 16-, or 8 to 64-port QLogic SANbox2 Fibre Channel switch to create fabrics for Grass Valley Media Area Networks (SCSI protocol) and Video Networks (Internet Protocol). This manual supplements the information provided by the QLogic SANbox2 Switch manuals that you received with your switch.

Please refer to the following QLogic manuals, included on the SANsurfer Tool Kit CD-ROM, when installing and configuring your QLogic SANbox2 Switch.

SANbox2 Fibre Channel Switch Installer’s/User’s Manual - This is your primary reference on the installation and initial setup of your specific model of QLogic switch. It also provides maintenance and repair information.

SANbox2 Switch Management User’s Manual - This manual describes the switch management software application that allows you to monitor and administer your QLogic SANbox2 Switch.

NOTE: If you are installing the QLogic SANbox2 Switch in a Media Area Network, please refer to your Media Area Network Instruction Manual for detailed installation and configuration information.

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Fibre Channel Switch

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Contents Fibre Channel Switch Fibre Channel Switch Contents Contents Profile Users Group Web Technical SupportPhone Support Authorized Support RepresentativeProduct Support Welcome Support for your Fibre Channel switch How to use the manualsInstalling a Switch in a Profile Video Network Profile System Software Requirements Loading PDR Series firmware PDR Series Fibre Channel firmware and driver requirementsLoading Fibre Channel Server firmware Configuring Fibre Channel on your PDR Series systemsConfiguring Fibre Channel on your PDR Series Enter administrator mode Configuring your Fibre Channel switchConfigure Ethernet LAN settings Verify firmware version Configuring your Fibre Channel switchArbff Port and switch configurationRttov ThresholdMonitoringEnabled True / False Compatible Fibre Channel Devices Connecting devices to the switchCable lengths Fabric topologyMonitoring your switch with NetCentral Snmp configuration Fibre Channel Switch Setting port aliases Monitoring Status Monitoring Status Troubleshooting with NetCentral Resetting the switch manually Resetting the switch to factory defaultsFibre Channel Switch