HP A7540-96010 manual HP StorageWorks 8q Fibre Channel Switch

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Installation Guide

HP StorageWorks

2/8q Fibre Channel Switch

First Edition (November 2004)

Part Number: A7540-96010

This manual describes the features of, and installation procedures for, the HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch.

Sections include:

■Introduction—provides an overview of LEDs, connections, and user controls.

■Planning—describes the factors to consider when planning a fabric.

■Installing—explains how to install and configure the switch.

■Troubleshooting—describes the diagnostic methods and troubleshooting procedures.

■Regulatory Compliance Notices—includes notices about the switch.

■Electrostatic Discharge—discusses static electricity concerns.

■Specifications —ists the switch specifications.

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Contents HP StorageWorks 8q Fibre Channel Switch Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P Contents Troubleshooting Maintenance menu Remove Switch Config Figures Related documentation Intended audienceDocument conventions Text symbolsEquipment symbols Rack stability HP installation and configuration assistanceGetting help HP storage web site HP technical supportHP authorized reseller About this Guide Introduction1 Switch chassis featuresInput Power LED green Power supplySerial port Chassis LEDsEthernet port System Fault LED solid amberHeartbeat LED green Resetting the switch Maintenance buttonPlacing the switch in maintenance mode Exiting maintenance modePort Logged-in LED green Fibre Channel ports and LEDsPort Activity LED green Port types SFP transceiversSwitch Manager user interface Switch managementCommand Line Interface File Transfer ProtocolIntroduction Planning Devices Device accessSoft zones Hard zones Access Control ListsDistance PerformanceBandwidth LatencyFabric management Fabric securityUser account security Simple Network Management Protocol securityPlanning Site requirements InstallingUnpack the switch and verify carton contents Installing and initially configuring the switchUsing the rack template Mount the switchAttaching the right rail to the rack rear view Attaching the mounting adapter brackets to the switch Placing the switch on the rails rear view Installing Installing an SFP transceiver Install SFP transceiversConnect power to the switch Connect Fibre Channel devices to the switchConnect the cables Installing Switch Manager on Windows systems Configure the switchInstalling Switch Manager on Linux systems Powering down the switch Backing up the switch configurationUsing Switch Manager to install firmware Updating switch firmwareUsing the CLI to install firmware Enter the password for your account name Installing Troubleshooting4 Heartbeat LED blink patterns Post diagnosticsConfiguration file system error blink pattern System error blink patternInternal firmware failure blink pattern Logged-In LED indications Over temperature blink patternPort Error blinking pattern Input Power LED is extinguished Chassis diagnosticsSystem Fault LED is illuminated Maintenance mode options Maintenance menu Image Unpack Maintenance menu ExitMaintenance menu Copy Log Files Maintenance menu Reset Switch Maintenance menu Remake FilesystemMaintenance menu Set Active Image Maintenance menu Update Boot LoaderTroubleshooting Class a equipment Federal Communications Commission NoticeClass B equipment Cables ModificationsEuropean Union Notice Canadian Notice Avis CanadienBsmi Notice Japanese Notice Japanese Power Cord NoticeKorean notices Laser compliance Battery replacement notice Grounding methods Prevention methodsElectrostatic Discharge Fabric specifications SpecificationsMaintainability Electrical DimensionsEnvironmental Regulatory certifications Management system requirements Management System RequirementsIndirect Ethernet cable Cable pin configurationsDirect Ethernet cross-over cable Serial cableEthernet connection information Establishing an Ethernet or serial connectionFor Windows environments Serial connection informationIndex Index Index Worldwide name Name server