HP P4459A manual Preface, Related Publications

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Preface

The fibre loop switch provides an affordable entry-level SAN switch with multiple connectivity options. This guide provides information about the features and capabilities of the fibre loop switch, and how to install it.

Related Publications

The following publications provide information regarding Storage Area Networks (SANs) and the Fibre Channel protocol.

Building Storage Networks, Farley, Marc, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2000. ISBN 0-07-212-050-9.

Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop, Kembel, Robert W., Tucson, Arizona: Connectivity Solutions, a division of Northwest Learning Associates, Inc., 1996. To order, call 1-520-881-0877 in the USA.

Fibre Channel - Gigabit Communications and I/O For Computer Networks, Benner, Alan F., McGraw-Hill, 1996.

Fibre Channel, Volume 1: the Basics, Jan Dedek and Gary Stephens, ANCOT Corporation, 115 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025, 1997.

The Simple Book, An Introduction to Management of TCP/IP-based Internets, Marshall T. Rose, Prentice Hall, 1992.

What Is Fibre Channel? Jan Dedek and Gary Stephens, ANCOT Corporation, 115 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025, November 1996.

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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 Fibre Loop Switch Features Chapter Introducing the HP P4459A Port Fibre Loop SwitchGbic Ports 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 ButtonFiller Panel Temperature ControlFibre Channel Cables FansPage Environmental Specifications Appendix a Fibre Loop Switch Functional SpecificationsSwitching Physical SpecificationsRegulatory Certification Electrical SpecificationsLED Specifications Fibre Channel CommunicationsVcci V3 1997, Class a Page Regulatory Notices Appendix B Regulatory InformationElectromagnetic Compliance Class a Equipment Class a AccessoriesFor products labeled as Class a 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 Hardware Accessories Limited Warranty Appendix C Warranty and SupportHewlett-Packard Hardware Accessories Other Countries HP Repair and Telephone SupportThird-Party Hardware Products CanadaWorld 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