IBM AA-RWF3A-TE manual Installing and configuring SAN Switches, Managing SAN Switches

SAN Switch ISL Trunking groups	31
Optional SAN Switch features	32
SAN Switch optional port licenses and hardware	33

2 Installing and configuring SAN Switches	35
Shipping carton contents	35
Installation and safety considerations	38
Electrical considerations	38
Environmental considerations	38
Rack specifications	39
Cooling considerations	39
Installing the switch as a stand-alone device	40
Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit	41
Installing the Plenum (if required)	49
Securing the switch to the outer rails	50
Cabling and configuring the SAN Switch	52
Recommendations for cable management	52
Connecting the SAN Switch to the fabric	53
Obtain required items	53
Make a serial connection	53
Apply power to the switch and log in	56
Set the IP address	57
Create an Ethernet connection	58
Modify the FC domain ID (optional)	58
Install the SFP transceivers	59
Connect the cables	60
Verify the configuration	60
Back up the configuration	60
Set the switch date and time	61
Synchronize the local time with an external source	61
Set the time zone	62

3 Managing SAN Switches	65
Powering on and off	66
4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch models	66
4/32, 4/32B and 4/64 SAN Switch models	66
SAN Switch management features	67
Managing SAN Switches from a single management station	67
Interpreting LED activity	69
4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch LEDs	69
4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch LED patterns	70
Power Status LED patterns	70
4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch system Status LED patterns	71
4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch port LED patterns	72
4/8 and 4/16 SAN Switch Ethernet LED patterns	74
4/32 SAN Switch port side LEDs	74

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