McDATA® Sphereon 3032 and 3232 Fabric Switches Installation and Service Manual 1
(Templates v2.1)

Chapter 1 General Information

Switch Description............................................................................1-2
Switch Management..................................................................1-2
Error-Detection, Reporting, and Serviceability Features .....1-5
Zoning Feature...........................................................................1-7
Multiswitch Fabrics...................................................................1-8
Switch Specifications......................................................................1-10
Management Server ................................................................1-12
Ethernet Hub (Optional).........................................................1-13
SANpilot Interface...................................................................1-13
Maintenance Approach..................................................................1-14
Remote Workstation Configurations ...........................................1-15
Minimum Remote Console Hardware Specifications ........1-18
Field-Replaceable Units .................................................................1-18
SFP Transceivers ......................................................................1-19
Cooling Fans.............................................................................1-20
Power Supplies ........................................................................1-20
Connectors and Indicators.............................................................1-21
Initial Machine Load Button ..................................................1-21
Ethernet LAN Connector........................................................1-21
Power and System Error LEDs ..............................................1-22
FRU Status LEDs......................................................................1-22
Maintenance Port.....................................................................1-22
Software Diagnostic Features........................................................1-23
SAN Management Application .............................................1-23
Element Manager Description .....................................................1-24
Using the Element Manager..........................................................1-27
Using Dialog Boxes ................................................................1-27
Keyboard Navigation..............................................................1-28
Hardware View........................................................................1-28

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