Q-Logic 2-8C manual Intended Audience, Related Materials

Section 1

Introduction

This manual describes the features and installation of the SANbox2-8c Fibre Channel switch, firmware version 4.1. This manual is organized as follows:

„Section 1 describes the intended audience, related materials, safety notices, communications statements, laser safety information, electrostatic discharge sensitivity precautions, accessible parts, general program license, and technical support.

„Section 2 is an overview of the switch. It describes indicator LEDs and all user controls and connections.

„Section 3 describes the factors to consider when planning a fabric.

„Section 4 explains how to install and configure the switch.

„Section 5 describes the diagnostic methods and troubleshooting procedures.

„Appendix A lists the switch specifications.

„Appendix B describes the Command Line Interface.

Please read the communications statements and laser safety information later in this section. Use this manual with the SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide.

1.1

Intended Audience

This manual introduces users to the switch and explains its installation and service. It is intended for users who are responsible for installing and servicing network equipment.

1.2

Related Materials

The following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide additional information.

„SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide, publication number 59022-09.

„QLogic Switch Interoperability Guide v3.0. This PDF document can be downloaded at http://www.qlogic.com/interopguide/info.asp#inter.

„Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Rev. 6.8.

„Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3.

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