HP manual Chapter Introducing the HP P4459A Port Fibre Loop Switch, Fibre Loop Switch Features

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Chapter 1

Introducing the HP P4459A

8-Port Fibre Loop Switch

The following sections of this chapter provide an overview of the features and functions of the fibre loop switch:

•Fibre Loop Switch Features

•Switching Operation

Fibre Loop Switch Features

The fibre loop switch features an integral 12Gb/sec. engine that enables full duplex, concurrent switching on all ports.

Additional features of the fibre loop switch are described in the following sections:

•GBIC Ports

•Front Panel LEDs

GBIC Ports

The fibre loop switch is designed for maximum flexibility. It contains eight GBIC ports that can be configured to support copper, short-wave multimode fiber, and long-wave single mode fiber media connections. Because each of these media options provide different price/performance characteristics, you can mix and match GBICs to meet the needs of your storage network now, and add or exchange GBICs in the future as your network changes.

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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 Chapter Introducing the HP P4459A Port Fibre Loop Switch Fibre Loop Switch FeaturesGbic 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 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 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 Declaration of Conformity US and EURegulatory 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 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