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This installation guideAboutprovidesthisinformationGuideto help you set up and configure the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8.

About this Guide

About this Guide topics include:

■Overview, page 10

■Conventions, page 11

■Rack Stability, page 14

■Getting Help, page 15

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Contents Hp StorageWorks SAN switch 2/8 Page Contents Contents Regulatory Compliance Notices Technical Specifications Electrostatic DischargeTables Contents Contents About this Guide Overview Intended AudienceRelated Documentation Text Symbols ConventionsDocument Conventions Equipment Symbols About this Guide Rack stability protects personal and equipment Rack StabilityGetting Help HP Technical SupportHP Storage Website HP Authorized Reseller Overview1 SAN Switch 2/8 Features FirmwareHardware 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 Installation and Safety Guidelines Selecting an Operating LocationCooling Requirements 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 Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network Addressing Setting Network Addresses via a Serial ConnectionRequirements 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 LicensesRunning Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet Logging into the SAN Switch 2/8Changing the Admin Password and User ID Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address Setting the Switch Date and Time Displaying Devices within the FabricChecking the Firmware Version SAN Switch 2/8 Diagnostic Tests Displaying Switch Configuration SettingsInterpreting Post Results 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 NoticesEMC Statement European Union EMC Statement CanadaSpécification ATI Classe a France Germany Noise DeclarationRegulatory 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 SpecificationsAPI AlpaAsic ATMBER AwtovCRC DLSEdtov FC-FLA FC-AL-3FCP FciaFlogi FsaccISL HBALIP MIBNAA Plogi Ratov PostRscn RrtovRxid SANTranslative Mode SwitchTarget TenancyUlptov UDPULP WWNIndex Network addressing Hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 103 104