HP P4459A Preface, Related Publications

Preface

The fibre loop switch provides an affordable entry-level SAN switch with multiple connectivity options. This guide provides information about the features and capabilities of the fibre loop switch, and how to install it.

Related Publications

The following publications provide information regarding Storage Area Networks (SANs) and the Fibre Channel protocol.

Building Storage Networks, Farley, Marc, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2000. ISBN 0-07-212-050-9.

Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop, Kembel, Robert W., Tucson, Arizona: Connectivity Solutions, a division of Northwest Learning Associates, Inc., 1996. To order, call 1-520-881-0877 in the USA.

Fibre Channel - Gigabit Communications and I/O For Computer Networks, Benner, Alan F., McGraw-Hill, 1996.

Fibre Channel, Volume 1: the Basics, Jan Dedek and Gary Stephens, ANCOT Corporation, 115 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025, 1997.

The Simple Book, An Introduction to Management of TCP/IP-based Internets, Marshall T. Rose, Prentice Hall, 1992.

What Is Fibre Channel? Jan Dedek and Gary Stephens, ANCOT Corporation, 115 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025, November 1996.

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Contents

HP P4459A 8-PortFibre Loop Switch Installation & Operation Guide Notice Audience Assumptions Safety Instructions Symbols Used on Equipment Symbols in Text Contents Appendix A: Fibre Loop Switch Functional Specifications Appendix B: Regulatory Information Appendix C: Warranty and Support Glossary Preface Related Publications Related Web Sites Chapter Introducing the HP P4459A 8-PortFibre Loop Switch Fibre Loop Switch Features GBIC Ports Front Panel LEDs Page Switching Operation Fibre Channel Arbitration in the Fibre Loop Switch Fibre Loop Switch Initialization Page Page Chapter 2 Installing the Fibre Loop Switch Unpacking the Fibre Loop Switch Installing and Removing GBICs in the Fibre Loop Switch Installing a GBIC Removing a GBIC Rack Mounting the Fibre Loop Switch Rack Installation Rack Installation Basics Rack Installation Overview Page Tools Required HP Rack Mounting Installation Steps Step 1: Preparation Page Step 2: Mark the Rack Column Holes Step 3: Place the Barrel Nuts on the Rack Columns 1.Identify the six barrel nuts by referring to Figure 7 and Figure Page Step 4: Attach the Sleeves to the Front Rack Columns 1.Identify the two sleeves, as shown in Figure 2.Identify the six Torx screws Page Page Page Page Page 5.Attach the other switch rail to the other rear rack column in the same way Step 7: Complete the Installation 1.Connect the appropriate AC power cord to the switch 3.Retract the anti-tipfoot, if desired Powering up a System Cabling for the Fibre Loop Switch Page Fibre Loop Switch Troubleshooting General Maintenance Considerations Troubleshooting the Switch Reading the LED Indicators Page Reset Button Connections Fibre Channel Cables Temperature Control Fans Filler Panel Page Appendix A Functional Specifications Switching Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Electrical Specifications LED Specifications Front Panel LED Indicators Port LED Indicators Fibre Channel Communications Page Page Appendix B Regulatory Information Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Compliance Notice for United States Notice for Canada Notice for Japan Notice for Korea Notice for Taiwan Notice for European Union Declaration of Conformity (US and EU) Regulatory Notices - Product Safety Laser Safety– United States Laser Safety - Finland Laser Safety - Germany Page Appendix C Warranty and Support Hardware Accessories Limited Warranty Hewlett-PackardHardware Accessories Third-PartyHardware Products HP Repair and Telephone Support U.S. and Canada Other Countries World Wide Web Page Glossary