HP manual Installing HyperFabric Switches, Before Installation

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Installing HyperFabric

Installing HyperFabric Switches

Installing HyperFabric Switches

This section contains the information you need to install HyperFabric switches. As stated earlier, the term HyperFabric2 (HF2) switch refers to the functional switch (the A6384A switch chassis with one of the switch modules installed).

Before Installation

Before you install the HyperFabric switch, you should be aware of the following:

❏The A6384A HF2 switch is supported beginning with the following HyperFabric software versions:

—HP-UX 11.0: version B.11.00.11

—HP-UX 11i v1: version B.11.11.01

—HP-UX 11i v2: version B.11.23.00.

HyperFabric switches are not supported by software versions earlier than those mentioned above, respectively.

To determine the version of HyperFabric you have, issue the following command at the command prompt:

$ swlist grep -i hyperfabric

❏For the HF2 switch, HP recommends that you use the rails shipped with the switch when you mount it in a standard 19-inch rack, even though the switch can be mounted in the rack by itself (without the rails).

To prevent overheating, you must leave one rack unit (1 EIA) of empty space above the HyperFabric switch.

❏After the HyperFabric switch is mounted in the rack, attach the various cables to the switch.

To avoid damage to any of the cables, follow these guidelines:

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