Compaq Interconnect Switch Setting Up and Installing the GbE Interconnect Switch, Overview, Installing the GbE Interconnect Switches and Interconnect Modules, Installation Guidelines

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Setting Up and Installing the GbE Interconnect Switch

Overview

This chapter describes how to set up and install the ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switches and the interconnect modules.

The setup and installation process includes the following tasks:

1.Installing the GbE Interconnect Switches and interconnect modules

2.Planning the GbE Interconnect Switch configuration

3.Cabling the GbE Interconnect Switch to the network

4.Powering up the GbE Interconnect Switch

5.Accessing the GbE Interconnect Switch

6.Logging on and configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch

Installing the GbE Interconnect Switches and Interconnect Modules

This section describes how to install the hardware in a new GbE Interconnect Switch deployment, a replacement for an existing GbE Interconnect Switch, or an upgrade from an RJ-45 Patch Panel.

IMPORTANT: Record the switch MAC address printed on the MAC address label attached to your GbE Interconnect Switch. The MAC address can be used to find the IP address from a DHCP server.

Installation Guidelines

Observe the following guidelines:

•Always install GbE Interconnect Switches in pairs. Each server blade enclosure requires two GbE Interconnect Switches for proper connectivity. Do not mix the network interconnect environment. Always install the same type of device (either the Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class C-GbE Interconnect Kit, Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class F-GbE Interconnect Kit, or RJ-45 Patch Panels).

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