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

Out-of-band

Using a separate channel for signaling to ensure full bandwidth availability for its primary purpose. For example, although more costly, it ensures full bandwidth availability for voice or critical data transmission.

PLDA

Private Loop Direct Attach. A profile that defines an interoperable FC-AL implementation.

Port

A hardware pathway into and out of a node that performs data communications over the FC link. For example, a “dual-ported” device has two separated pathways by which data is transferred.

Private Loop

A Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop that stands on its own and is not connected to a fabric.

Protocol

A set of conventions or rules used by a program or operating system to communicate between two or more endpoints. Examples include IPX, TCP/IP, and AppleTalk. Though the protocols differ, they all allow information to be packaged, sent from a source, and delivered to a destination system.

Public Loop

A Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop that is connected to a fabric.

RAID

Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. It is a disk subsystem that appears as a single, large, fast disk drive, even though it is in reality composed of an array of drives.

RFI

Radio Frequency Interference.

Ring

A configuration of computing devices interconnected in a ring shape. The communication between any two points always includes all of the intermediate points.

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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 Fibre Loop Switch Features Chapter Introducing the HP P4459A Port Fibre Loop SwitchGbic 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 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 US and EU Declaration of ConformityRegulatory 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 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