HP P4459A manual Installing and Removing GBICs Fibre Loop Switch, Installing a Gbic

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HP P4459A 8-Port Fibre Loop Switch Installation & Operation Guide

Installing and Removing GBICs

in the Fibre Loop Switch

Each port that you plan on using on the fibre loop switch must be configured with an HP-supported GBIC to provide media connectivity. Depending on the GBIC installed, connectivity options include copper and short-wave multi-mode fiber. Because each switch port can be configured with any GBIC, you can configure your switch for a variety of different media options to support your fibre channel architecture.

Note: GBICs are hot-pluggable. This means that they can be installed and removed during operation, while the switch is running.

The following sections describe:

•Installing a GBIC

•Removing a GBIC

Installing a GBIC

The following procedure describes how to install a GBIC into a switch port.

Caution: GBICs are sensitive to static electricity. Static discharge from your clothing or other fixtures around you can cause damage. To prevent damage to the GBIC, wear a wrist strap or discharge leash to free yourself of static before touching it.

1.Holding it by its edges, remove the GBIC you are installing from its antistatic bag.

2.Orient the GBIC in relation to the port you are installing it in so that the label side (or arrow) is on top.

If your GBIC doesn’t have a label or an arrow to help you orient it, exam- ine the D connector on it. The wider side of the D-connector should be on top. Figure 4 shows the orientation for installing a GBIC into a switch port.

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Contents HP Part Number Audience Assumptions Safety Instructions Symbols Used on EquipmentSymbols in Text Contents Appendix B Regulatory Information Preface Related PublicationsRelated Web Sites Chapter Introducing the HP P4459A Port Fibre Loop Switch Fibre Loop Switch FeaturesGbic Ports Front View of the Fibre Loop Switch Front Panel LEDsLEDs Switching Operation Switching Using Fibre Channel ProtocolFibre Channel Arbitration in the Fibre Loop Switch Fibre Loop Switch Initialization Introducing the HP P4459A 8-Port Fibre Loop Switch Page Installing the Fibre Loop Switch Unpacking the Fibre Loop SwitchInstalling and Removing GBICs Fibre Loop Switch Installing a GbicRemoving a Gbic Remove any cables attached to the GbicRack Mounting the Fibre Loop Switch Rack InstallationRack Installation Basics Mounting in HP Systems Racks Tools Required Preparation Marking Holes and Attaching Barrel Nuts on HP Systems Racks Mark the Rack Column Holes Place the Barrel Nuts on the Rack ColumnsInstalling the Fibre Loop Switch Attach the Sleeves to the Front Rack Columns Identify the six Torx screws Attaching Sleeves to an HP Systems Rack Installing the Fibre Loop Switch Attach the Switch Rails to the Switch Chassis Securing the Switch Rails to the SwitchInstall the switch Installing the Switch into an HP Systems Rack Complete the Installation Connect the appropriate AC power cord to the switchRetract the anti-tip foot, if desired Powering up a System Cabling for the Fibre Loop SwitchCopper cable requirements for the Fibre Loop Switch Chapter Fibre Loop Switch Troubleshooting General Maintenance ConsiderationsTroubleshooting the Switch Reading the LED IndicatorsReading The Power, Fault, and Initialization LEDs Reset Button ConnectionsFans Temperature ControlFibre Channel Cables Filler PanelPage Physical Specifications Appendix a Fibre Loop Switch Functional SpecificationsSwitching Environmental SpecificationsFibre Channel Communications Electrical SpecificationsLED Specifications Regulatory CertificationVcci V3 1997, Class a Page Appendix B Regulatory Information Regulatory NoticesElectromagnetic Compliance Class a Accessories Class a EquipmentFor products labeled as Class a Class a Warning Radio Frequency Emissions Warning for Accessories Declaration of Conformity US and EU Declaration of ConformityRegulatory Notices Product Safety Laser Safety Germany Class Laser Product Lasser Klasse 1 Produkt Appendix C Warranty and Support Hardware Accessories Limited WarrantyHewlett-Packard Hardware Accessories Canada HP Repair and Telephone SupportThird-Party Hardware Products Other CountriesWorld Wide Web Page Glossary Transmission sent to all NPorts on a network ElectroMagnetic Compatibility FC-PH Fpga Time delay of data traffic through a network or a switch Lilp Lpsm OFC Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop that is connected to a fabric SAN Physical or logical layout of nodes on a network