HP FC 1GB/2GB 16B manual

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Installing and Configuring the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B 2

2.Record the IP address for future reference.

3.Connect the switch to the workstation computer by Ethernet cable (can be a direct connection or through a network) by completing the following steps:

a.Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port.

b.Insert one end of an Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port.

c.Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the workstation or to an Ethernet network containing the workstation.

Note The switch can now be accessed remotely and from multiple connections using telnet or Web Tools. Ensure that the switch is not being modified from any other connections during the remaining steps.

4.Log on to the switch with administrative privileges by telnet. The default administrative logon is admin and the default password is password.

CAUTION Do not change the default password unless local administration policy requires it.

5. Modify the domain IDs if desired by completing the following steps:

Note The default domain ID is 1. If the default domain ID is already in use when the switch is connected to the fabric, the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value. The domain IDs that are currently in use can be determined using the telnet command fabricShow.

a.Disable the switch by entering the following: switchDisable

b.Enter the following: configure

c.Enter the following at the Fabric parameters prompt: y

d.Enter a unique domain ID: Domain: (1..239) [1] 3

e.Complete the remaining prompts (or press CTRL+D to accept the remaining settings without completing all the prompts).

f.Re-enable the switch by entering the following: switchEnable

6.Optional: Specify any custom status policies for the fabric by completing the following steps:

a.Enter the following at the prompt: switchStatusPolicySet

b.Specify the desired status policies. To completely deactivate the alarm for a particular condition, enter “0” at the prompt for that condition.

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Contents Page Warranty Contents Glossary Index About This Guide PrefaceGetting Help Related PublicationsUse of Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Getting Software UpdatesViii Overview Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2GbSwitch 16B SFP Media Side Monitoring and Managing the FC 16B Introducing the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Safety Guidelines Installing and Configuring the HP SurestoreFC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Installing the Switch as a Stand-Alone Unit Package ContentsFC 16B Rack-Mounted Switch Installing the Switch in a RackPage Installing the Rear Rail-Tray Brackets HP Rack To install the switch in a rackInstalling the Tinnerman Clips HP Rack Installing the Rubber Washers Assembling the Inner Rails To configure the FC 16B and connect it to a fabric Configuring and Connecting the SwitchA Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT environment Page Saving the System Configuration Files Backing up the Switch Configuration Settings Next Steps Setting QuickLoop Mode on PortsHP Surestore VA Private Loop Devices Interpreting LED Activity Operating the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16BTurning the FC 16B On and Off LEDs On the SFP Media Side Above LEDs On the Power Supply Side Supply Interpreting Post ResultsDiagnostic Tests Maintaining the SwitchField-Replaceable Units FRUs Operating the HP Surestore FC 1Gb/2Gb Switch 16B Switch Components Product SpecificationsTable A-1 Weight and Physical DimensionsDimension Value Facility RequirementsEnvironmental Requirements Power Supply SpecificationsTable A-4 General SpecificationsSpecification Description Serial Port Specifications Memory SpecificationsOptical Port Specifications PIN Post SpecificationsSignal Description FCC EMC Statement USA EMC Statement Canada Regulatory ComplianceCertification and Classification Information Product Information Declaration of Conformity Glossary Broadcast Credit Cut-through Data Word Defined Zone ConfigurationBER BlockEdtov DLSFSP FC-AL-3 FC-FLA FCP FC-PH-1, 2, 3 FC-PI FC-PLDA FC-SW-2Flogi FRUIOD FspfGbic HBAMIB JbodLIP Lmtov Lpsm LWLPost PlogiRscn RatovRAID RrtovSWL SnmpSNS WWN UDP ULP UlptovEMI IndexNvram A-2 Index-3 Index-4

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