HP P4459A manual Contents

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Contents

Contents	v
Preface	vii
Related Publications	vii
Related Web Sites	viii
Chapter 1: Introducing the HP P4459A 8-Port Fibre Loop Switch	1
Fibre Loop Switch Features	1
GBIC Ports	1
Front Panel LEDs	2
Switching Operation	4
Fibre Channel Arbitration in the Fibre Loop Switch	5
Fibre Loop Switch Initialization	6
Chapter 2: Installing the Fibre Loop Switch	9
Unpacking the Fibre Loop Switch	9
Installing and Removing GBICs in the Fibre Loop Switch	10
Installing a GBIC	10
Removing a GBIC	11
Rack Mounting the Fibre Loop Switch	12
Rack Installation	12
Powering up a System	29
Cabling for the Fibre Loop Switch	29
Chapter 3: Fibre Loop Switch Troubleshooting	31
General Maintenance Considerations	31
Troubleshooting the Switch	32
Reading the LED Indicators	32
Reset Button	34
Connections	34
Fibre Channel Cables	35
Temperature Control	35
Fans	35
Filler Panel	35

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Contents HP Part Number Audience Assumptions Symbols Used on Equipment Safety InstructionsSymbols in Text Contents Appendix B Regulatory Information Related Publications PrefaceRelated Web Sites Gbic Ports Chapter Introducing the HP P4459A Port Fibre Loop SwitchFibre Loop Switch Features Front Panel LEDs Front View of the Fibre Loop SwitchLEDs Switching Using Fibre Channel Protocol Switching OperationFibre Channel Arbitration in the Fibre Loop Switch Fibre Loop Switch Initialization Introducing the HP P4459A 8-Port Fibre Loop Switch Page Unpacking the Fibre Loop Switch Installing the Fibre Loop SwitchInstalling a Gbic Installing and Removing GBICs Fibre Loop SwitchRemove any cables attached to the Gbic Removing a GbicRack Installation Rack Mounting the Fibre Loop SwitchRack Installation Basics Mounting in HP Systems Racks Tools Required Preparation Marking Holes and Attaching Barrel Nuts on HP Systems Racks Place the Barrel Nuts on the Rack Columns Mark the Rack Column HolesInstalling 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 Securing the Switch Rails to the Switch Attach the Switch Rails to the Switch ChassisInstall the switch Installing the Switch into an HP Systems Rack Connect the appropriate AC power cord to the switch Complete the InstallationRetract the anti-tip foot, if desired Cabling for the Fibre Loop Switch Powering up a SystemCopper cable requirements for the Fibre Loop Switch General Maintenance Considerations Chapter Fibre Loop Switch TroubleshootingReading the LED Indicators Troubleshooting the SwitchReading The Power, Fault, and Initialization LEDs Connections Reset ButtonFibre Channel Cables Temperature ControlFans Filler PanelPage Switching Appendix a Fibre Loop Switch Functional SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsLED Specifications Electrical SpecificationsFibre Channel Communications Regulatory CertificationVcci V3 1997, Class a Page Electromagnetic Compliance Appendix B Regulatory InformationRegulatory Notices For products labeled as Class a Class a AccessoriesClass a Equipment Class a Warning Radio Frequency Emissions Warning for Accessories Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity US and EURegulatory Notices Product Safety Laser Safety Germany Class Laser Product Lasser Klasse 1 Produkt Hewlett-Packard Hardware Accessories Appendix C Warranty and SupportHardware Accessories Limited Warranty Third-Party Hardware Products HP Repair and Telephone SupportCanada 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