Installing and Configuring the Edge Switch 2/32

Installation Options

The switch is installed in one of two configurations. The options are:

•Table or desk top—one or more switches, an optional HAFM server, and an optional Ethernet hub are delivered and installed at the customer facility on a desk or table top. Ethernet cabling distance, and local area network (LAN) addressing issues must be considered.

•Customer-supplied equipment rack—one or more switches, an optional HAFM server, and an optional Ethernet hub are delivered to the customer facility for installation in a customer-supplied equipment rack. Rack-mount hardware is provided in the shipping container. Ethernet cabling, distance, and LAN addressing issues must be considered.

Task 1: Verify Installation Requirements

Verify the following requirements are met prior to switch and HAFM server installation. Ensure:

•A site plan is prepared, configuration planning tasks are complete, planning considerations are evaluated, and related planning checklists are complete. Fabric and device connectivity are evaluated, and the related planning worksheet is complete. Refer to the hp StorageWorks product in a SAN environment: planning guide for director 2/64, edge switch 2/16, and edge switch 2/32.

•Support equipment and personnel are available for the installation.

•The required number and type of fiber-optic jumper cables are delivered and available. Ensure the cables are the correct length with the required connectors.

•A customer-supplied equipment rack and associated hardware are available (optional).

•Remote workstations or simple network management protocol (SNMP) workstations are available (optional). Workstations are customer-supplied and connected through a corporate or dedicated LAN.