HP AA-RSB6B-TE manual Installing SAN Switch 2/8

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This chapter covers the following topics:

Important Information about the Four Switch Limitation for 2/8 EL Models Only, page 24

Unpack and Verify Carton Contents, page 28

Installation and Safety Guidelines, page 30

Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit, page 32

Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in a 9000 Series or Comparable EIA Rack, page 33

Optional HP System/e Rack, page 36

Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network Addressing, page 47

Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the LAN, page 50

Connecting a Cable to an SFP Module, page 55

Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN, page 57

Cascading Switches, page 58

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Contents Hp StorageWorks SAN switch 2/8 Page Contents Contents Regulatory Compliance Notices Tables Technical SpecificationsElectrostatic Discharge Contents Contents About this Guide Related Documentation OverviewIntended Audience Document Conventions Text SymbolsConventions Equipment Symbols About this Guide Rack stability protects personal and equipment Rack StabilityHP Storage Website Getting HelpHP Technical Support HP Authorized Reseller Overview1 Hardware SAN Switch 2/8 FeaturesFirmware SFP Media Side Fan Side Optional Hardware Kits Accessory Part NumberOverview Installing SAN Switch 2/8 Four Switch Limitation Errors Check the License InstalledFour Switch Limitation CLI Error Messages Violation Timer Errors Four Switch Limitation Workarounds Unpack and Verify Carton Contents Number Description Cooling Requirements Installation and Safety GuidelinesSelecting an Operating Location Power Requirements Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit Installing the Fixed Rail Kit Attaching the Fixed Rack Mount Kit rails to the switch Connecting the power cord Items Required for the HP System/e Rack Optional HP System/e RackInstalling the SAN Switch 2/8 Installing the Switch in the Optional HP System/e Rack Installing the rear rail tray brackets Installing the tinnerman clips Installing the rubber washers Assembling the outer rails Assembling the inner rails Installing the switch into an HP Rack Securing the switch Power On Self-Test Requirements Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network AddressingSetting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection Connecting the Serial cable To configure port settings in a Unix environment, type Connecting the Ethernet cable Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the LANHow to Check the Current Core PID Setting Important Information on Setting the Core PID FormatHow to Change the Core PID Format Modifying Domain IDs Specifying Custom Status Policies Connecting a Cable to an SFP Module Inserting a cable into an SFP Verifying OperationInstalling Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN Cascading Switches Managing SAN Switch 2/8 Front Panel LEDs Interpreting LED ActivityLED Port Speed Ethernet Link Rear Panel LED Management Overview Enabling Licensed Features Displaying the Optional Feature LicensesChanging the Admin Password and User ID Running Basic Switch Operations Using TelnetLogging into the SAN Switch 2/8 Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address Checking the Firmware Version Setting the Switch Date and TimeDisplaying Devices within the Fabric Interpreting Post Results SAN Switch 2/8 Diagnostic TestsDisplaying Switch Configuration Settings Diagnostic Tests Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 Saving Configuration Settings Upgrading Firmware Backing Up System Configuration Settings FastBoot Restoring the System Configuration SettingsDownloading Firmware from the HP Website Upgrading or Restoring the Switch FirmwareFCC EMC Statement USA Regulatory Compliance NoticesGermany Noise Declaration EMC Statement CanadaEMC Statement European Union Spécification ATI Classe a FranceRegulatory Compliance Notices Certification and Classification Information Laser SafetyBattery Replacement Notice Regulatory Compliance Notices Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods Technical Specifications Power Supply Specifications DimensionsEnvironmental Requirements Memory SpecificationsPIN Serial Port SpecificationsATM AlpaAPI AsicBER AwtovEdtov CRCDLS FC-FLA FC-AL-3Fsacc FciaFCP FlogiISL HBANAA LIPMIB Plogi Ratov PostSAN RrtovRscn RxidTenancy SwitchTranslative Mode TargetWWN UDPUlptov ULPIndex Network addressing Hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 103 104