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Flexport Upgrade Instructions

This chapter provides instructions for upgrading the edge switch 2/32 from 16 ports to 24 ports and from 24 ports to 32 ports by installing the Edge Switch 2/32 flexport upgrade kit, see Table 1–1on page 1–11.

Each port expansion kit includes eight optical transceivers, upgrade instructions, and a entitlement certificate containing transaction code for obtaining a software licence key (feature key) through an HP website. The feature key can be enabled in the switch using one of the following methods:

•Configure menus of the Product Manager

•Configure menus of the Embedded Web Server (EWS) for the specific switch

•Through the command line interface (CLI)

Unpack and Inspect the Optics

Unpack and inspect the optics as follows:

•Inspect the shipping container for damage caused during transit. If a container is damaged, ensure a representative from the freight carrier is present when the container is opened.

•Unpack the shipping container and inspect each item for damage. Ensure all items listed on the enclosed bill of materials are included in the container.

•If any items are damaged or missing, please contact a HP authorized service provider or reseller.

Edge Switch 2/32 Upgrade

This section describes how to upgrade from 16 to 24 ports and from 24 to 32 ports.

NOTE: For more information on installing optical transceivers, refer to the hp StorageWorks SFP transceiver installation instructions.