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3 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide contents Contents About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Contents 6 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide B Electrostatic Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Grounding Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 9 - about this; About this Guide topics include:
9 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide about this guide About this Guide About this Guide This installation guide provides information to help you set up and configure the hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8. About this Guide topics include: ■ Overview , page 10 ■ Conventions , page 11 ■ Rac...
Page 10 - Overview; This section covers the following topics:; Intended Audience; Customer host environments, such as Windows; Related Documentation
About this Guide 10 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Overview This section covers the following topics: ■ Intended Audience ■ Prerequisites ■ Related Documentation Intended Audience This book is intended for use by customers who purchased the SAN switch2/8 EL, or SAN switch 2/8 Powe...
Page 11 - Conventions; Conventions consist of the following:; Document Conventions; The document conventions included in; Text Symbols; Table 1: Document Conventions; Bold; Italics
About this Guide hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 11 Conventions Conventions consist of the following: ■ Document Conventions ■ Text Symbols ■ Equipment Symbols Document Conventions The document conventions included in Table 1 apply in most cases. Text Symbols The following symbols ...
Page 12 - Equipment Symbols
About this Guide 12 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Caution: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data. Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information....
Page 14 - Rack Stability; Rack stability protects personal and equipment.
About this Guide 14 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Rack Stability Rack stability protects personal and equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal safety or damage to the equipment, be sure that: ■ The leveling jacks are extended to the floor. ■ The full weight of the rack ...
Page 15 - Getting Help; HP Technical Support
About this Guide hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 15 Getting Help If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://www.hp.com HP Technical Support In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672...
Page 16 - HP Authorized Reseller; For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller:
About this Guide 16 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide HP Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller: ■ In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518 ■ In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868 ■ Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers: http://w...
Page 17 - This chapter provides the following information:
17 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 1 Overview The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 is a high-performance 8-port,2 gigabit (Gb) Fibre Channel (FC) switch used to interconnect storage devices, hosts, and servers in a SAN. The hp StorageWorks SAN switch 2/8 is offered in two configurati...
Page 18 - SAN Switch 2/8 Features; Read the following sections for feature-specific information.; Firmware; SAN Switch 2/8 consists of the following components:
Overview 18 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide SAN Switch 2/8 Features Read the following sections for feature-specific information. Firmware The SAN Switch 2/8 operates using Fabric Operating System firmware V3.0.2k. The firmware supports: ■ High-speed data traffic using Interswitch ...
Page 19 - SFP Media Side; Figure 1: SFP media side
Overview 19 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide ■ One RS-232 Serial port (DB9 connector) on the front panel ■ One IEEE compliant RJ-45 connector on the front panel for use with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet or in-band ■ A total of 20 LEDs: — One power switch LED on the front panel — One port st...
Page 20 - Optical Ports; ISL Trunking; Fan Side; Figure 2
Overview 20 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Optical Ports The SAN Switch 2/8 optical ports support link speeds up to 2 Gbps. Each port automatically negotiates to the highest common speed of all devices connected. Additionally, the switch supports F_port, FL_port, and E_port connec...
Page 21 - Optional Hardware Kits; Table 2; Table 2: SAN Switch 2/8 Orderable Hardware
Overview 21 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Optional Hardware Kits HP provides the following optional hardware kits in support of the SAN Switch 2/8, see Table 2 . * premerger HP part number ** premerger Compaq part number Table 2: SAN Switch 2/8 Orderable Hardware Accessory Part N...
Page 23 - Installing the; This chapter covers the following topics:
23 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 2 Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 This chapter covers the following topics: ■ Important Information about the Four Switch Limitation for 2/8 EL Models Only , page 24 ■ Unpack and Verify Carton Contents , page 28 ■ Installation and Safety Guidelines ...
Page 24 - Important Information about the Four; Check the License Installed; To verify the switch’s current license, use the command:; Four Switch Limitation Errors
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 24 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Important Information about the Four Switch Limitation for 2/8 EL Models Only The SAN Switch 2/8 EL shipping configuration integrates the IV_Domain_Fabric license. The IV_Domain_Fabric license limits the number of swi...
Page 25 - Four Switch Limitation CLI Error Messages; Four Switch Limitation Web Tools Error Messages; Figure 3; Figure 3: Four switch limitation Web Tools error message
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 25 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Four Switch Limitation CLI Error Messages If the fabric detects that the four switch limitation has been exceeded, the following message occurs every thirty seconds, via the Command Line Interface (CLI), as follows: C...
Page 26 - Figure 4: Full Fabric license install prompt in Web Tools; Violation Timer Errors; Figure 4; hp StorageWorks Fabric
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 26 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide If the timer expires while trying to access Web Tools (for example, Zone Admin, Switch Admin, or Switch View), an HTML file similar to license.htm appears, stating that Web Tools is disabled. In addition, a prompt dis...
Page 27 - Additional Alerts; optional
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 27 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Additional Alerts If the fabric size exceeds the four switch limit, the switch experiences the following activity: ■ In Fabric Manager and Web Tools, the switch icons in Fabric View turn yellow for every 2/8 EL instal...
Page 28 - Unpack and Verify Carton Contents; Unpack and inspect the SAN Switch 2/8 carton contents as follows.; Figure 5: Carton contents
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 28 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Unpack and Verify Carton Contents Unpack and inspect the SAN Switch 2/8 carton contents as follows. 1. Inspect the shipping cartons for possible damage caused during transit. 2. Unpack the shipping cartons. 3. Verify ...
Page 29 - Table 3: Shipping Carton Contents
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 29 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide * Depending on time of purchase, the Fixed Rack Mount Kit items listed in Table 3 may not represent the kit that shipped with your switch. Table 3: Shipping Carton Contents Item Number Description 1 One HP StorageWork...
Page 30 - Installation and Safety Guidelines; as a stand-alone unit on a flat surface, or; Selecting an Operating Location
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 30 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Installation and Safety Guidelines Read the following sections for installation guidelines. Install the SAN Switch2/8 in one of the following ways: ■ as a stand-alone unit on a flat surface, or ■ as a fixed component ...
Page 31 - Power Requirements; A properly wired, earth-grounded AC outlet
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 31 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Power Requirements One AC power cord connects to the switch. The AC power source must meet these requirements: ■ A properly wired, earth-grounded AC outlet ■ Voltage capability of 85-264 VAC ■ Input voltage frequency ...
Page 32 - Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit; AC power cord and cables supplied with the switch
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 32 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit Use these procedures for setting up the switch as a stand-alone unit. The following items are required for this setup: ■ SAN Switch 2/8 ■ AC power cord and cables supplied w...
Page 33 - Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in a 9000 Series or; Obtain the following tools:; Installing the Fixed Rail Kit; Figure 6
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 33 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in a 9000 Series or Comparable EIA Rack Read the following sections for complete installation instructions. Obtain the following tools: ■ Fixed Rack Mount Kit (supplied with the switch) ■...
Page 34 - Figure 6: Attaching the Fixed Rack Mount Kit rails to the switch
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 34 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 2. Repeat steps 1a through 1d to attach right front bracket (Item 8) to the right side of the switch, see Figure 6 . Figure 6: Attaching the Fixed Rack Mount Kit rails to the switch 3. Position the switch in the rack ...
Page 35 - Attach the rear brackets to the front brackets as follows:; Figure 7: Connecting the power cord
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 35 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 7. Attach the rear brackets to the front brackets as follows: a. Position the right rear bracket (Item 4) inside the right front bracket (Item 8). See Figure 6 . b. Secure the brackets using four 6-32 x 5/16 inch scre...
Page 36 - Optional HP System/e Rack; Items Required for the HP System/e Rack; The HP System/e Rack Kit consists of the following items:
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 36 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Optional HP System/e Rack This section lists instructions for installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in the optional HP System/e Rack. Items Required for the HP System/e Rack The HP System/e Rack Kit consists of the following ...
Page 38 - Installing the Switch in the Optional HP System/e Rack; #2 Phillips and T25 Torx screwdrivers; Select a mounting location in the rack for the switch.
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 38 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Installing the Switch in the Optional HP System/e Rack Before you begin, locate the following items to install the SAN Switch 2/8 in the HP System/e Rack Kit: ■ SAN Switch 2/8 ■ #2 Phillips and T25 Torx screwdrivers C...
Page 39 - Figure 8: Installing the rear rail tray brackets
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 39 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Figure 8: Installing the rear rail tray brackets 1 Rear rail tray bracket 2 M5 Torx head screw with captive lock washer SHR-2557 1 2
Page 40 - Figure 9; Figure 9: Installing the tinnerman clips; Assemble the outer rails by completing the following steps:
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 40 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 3. Install two M5 U-type Tinnerman clips for each of the front columns of the rack in the top and bottom positions of the three-hole EIA pattern as shown in Figure 9 . Figure 9: Installing the tinnerman clips 4. Assem...
Page 41 - Figure 10: Installing the rubber washers
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 41 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide I Figure 10: Installing the rubber washers b. Insert the alignment pins attached to the outer rail front flange into the center opening in the rack. c. Install one M5 Torx screw in the upper hole location of the right...
Page 42 - Figure 11: Assembling the outer rails
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 42 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Figure 11: Assembling the outer rails 5. Assemble each of the two inner rails (one on each side of the switch and plenum) using eight #8-32 x 5/16 Phillips pan-head screws (with attached star lock washers) and eight #...
Page 43 - Figure 12: Assembling the inner rails
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 43 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Figure 12: Assembling the inner rails 6. Insert the switch with the attached inner rails into the outer rails as shown in Figure 13 . Note: Please note that the numbered items shown in Figure 12 must be ordered separa...
Page 44 - Figure 13: Installing the switch into an HP Rack; holes to complete the installation. See
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 44 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Figure 13: Installing the switch into an HP Rack 7. Install the two remaining M5 Torx screws into the upper left and lower right holes to complete the installation. See Figure 14 . SHR-2562A
Page 45 - Figure 14: Securing the switch
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 45 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide I. Figure 14: Securing the switch 8. Connect the power cord to the switch power supply and to a power outlet. Ensure the power cord is routed so that it is not exposed to stress. Power is supplied to the switch as soo...
Page 46 - POST runs through the following test cycles:; hp StorageWorks Fabric OS; Checking POST Results; errShow
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 46 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Power On Self-Test Each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset, the switch automatically runs a Power On Self-Test (POST). During POST the port status LEDs flash, verifying that the switch is operating prop...
Page 47 - Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network Addressing; Requirements
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 47 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network Addressing Read the following sections for information on how to configure the SAN Switch2/8 addressing scheme. Requirements The following items are required to set network addressin...
Page 48 - Connect the Serial cable to the SAN Switch 2/8 Serial port, see; Figure 15: Connecting the Serial cable; Verify that the switch power is on and POST is completed. See the “; Using Hyperterminal configure the port settings as follows:
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 48 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 2. Connect the Serial cable to the SAN Switch 2/8 Serial port, see Figure 15 . Figure 15: Connecting the Serial cable 3. Connect the other end of the Serial cable to an RS-232 Serial port on the workstation. If no RS-...
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Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 49 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide To configure port settings in a UNIX ® environment, type: tip /dev/ttyb -9600 7. Log onto the switch (with administrative privileges). The default administrative logon is admin and the default password is password . a...
Page 50 - Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the LAN; Remove the shipping plug from the SAN Switch 2/8 Ethernet port.; Figure 16: Connecting the Ethernet cable; Ethernet network containing the workstation.; administrative logon is
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 50 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the LAN Use the following steps to connect the SAN Switch 2/8 to the Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) segment. 1. Remove the shipping plug from the SAN Switch 2/8 Ethernet port. 2. Co...
Page 51 - Important Information on Setting the CORE PID Format; An example PID might look like this:; How to Check the Current Core PID Setting; configShow; locate the following line:; switchDisable
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 51 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Important Information on Setting the CORE PID Format After connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 via Ethernet, you must verify that all switches you intend to connect to the SAN use the same Core Port Identifier (PID) format....
Page 52 - switchEnable; How to Change the Core PID Format; cfgDisable
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 52 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 6. To view the Core Switch PID setting, press Enter until you reach the Core Switch PID format line, similar to the following. Core Switch PID Format: (0..1) [0] Note: The [0] value shown above indicates the Core Swit...
Page 53 - SwitchEnable; cfgEnable; Modifying Domain IDs
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 53 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Committing configuration...Done 7. At the prompt type, SwitchEnable . 8. After setting the Core PID to match the the other switches in the fabric, go to the “ Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the LAN ” section on page...
Page 54 - after the Fabric Parameters prompt.; Specifying Custom Status Policies; particular condition, enter
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 54 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 3. Enter y after the Fabric Parameters prompt. Fabric parameters (y, n) 4. Enter a unique domain ID (such as the domain ID used by the previous switch, if still available). Domain: (1..239) [1] 3 5. Complete the remai...
Page 55 - Connecting a Cable to an SFP Module; hp StorageWorks ISL Trunking
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 55 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Connecting a Cable to an SFP Module Use these steps to connect the SFPs and cables to SAN Switch 2/8 ports as required. Note: The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of...
Page 56 - Figure 17: Inserting a cable into an SFP; Verifying Operation; address
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 56 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 4. Connect the cables to the SFPs as appropriate to the fabric topology, by positioning each cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the SFP. See Figure 17 . Fi...
Page 57 - Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN; Setting Network
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 57 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Note: HP strongly recommends backing up the configuration. This ensures that a complete configuration is available if required for a replacement switch. For instructions on how to back up the configuration, refer to “...
Page 58 - Cascading Switches; command is executed. When two switches
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 58 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Cascading Switches The domain id number uniquely identifies a switch in a fabric. Normally, the switch automatically assigns the domain ID when a switch is first powered on or when the switch disable/enable command is...
Page 59 - Managing the
59 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 3 Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 This chapter covers the following topics: ■ Interpreting LED Activity , page 60 ■ Management Overview , page 65 ■ Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet , page 67 ■ SAN Switch 2/8 Diagnostic Tests , page 70
Page 60 - Interpreting LED Activity; Front Panel LEDs; The SAN Switch 2/8 front panel includes the following LEDs:
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 60 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Interpreting LED Activity SAN Switch 2/8 activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on the switch. The LEDs will flash green, yellow, or orange while the switch is booting and while POST or o...
Page 61 - Table 4: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 61 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Table 4: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation LED LED Location Color Display Hardware Status Recommended Action Switch Power LED To right of Serial port No light Switch is off, or boot is not complete, or bo...
Page 64 - Rear Panel LED; The SAN Switch 2/8 rear panel includes one port readiness LED.; Table 5: Rear Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 64 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Rear Panel LED The SAN Switch 2/8 rear panel includes one port readiness LED. Table 5 describes how rear panel LEDs communicate switch status. Table 5: Rear Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation LED LED Location Co...
Page 65 - Management Overview; Provides you with the advantage of being “virtually” in front of; hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Version
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 65 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Management Overview The SAN Switch 2/8 can be managed using TCP/IP protocol, in-band over Fibre Channel, or out-of-band by connecting to the Ethernet port. The management functions allow the administrator to monitor fab...
Page 66 - Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses; Log in to the switch as the admin user.; licenseShow; Enabling Licensed Features; Use these steps to enable a licensed feature.
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 66 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses Use these steps to display optional features installed on your switch. 1. Log in to the switch as the admin user. 2. At the command line type, licenseShow This command displays t...
Page 67 - Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet; Logging into the SAN Switch 2/8; password; Changing the Admin Password and User ID
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 67 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet Read the following sections to run common switch operations. Logging into the SAN Switch 2/8 Use these steps to log into the SAN Switch 2/8. 1. Open a telnet connection to th...
Page 68 - New Username; Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 68 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide An interactive session is opened and you are prompted for configuration values. 3. At the New Username prompt, enter a new name for the admin user. You can change the name of the admin user without changing the password...
Page 69 - Displaying Devices within the Fabric; Checking the Firmware Version; Setting the Switch Date and Time; MM
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 69 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Displaying Devices within the Fabric To verify that you have fabric-wide connectivity when you install a new switch, display the fabric-wide Fibre Channel address list from the newly installed switch. Use these steps to...
Page 70 - Displaying Switch Configuration Settings; Use these steps to display the system configuration settings.; The system configuration settings are displayed.; SAN Switch 2/8 Diagnostic Tests; Interpreting POST Results
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 70 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Note: Year values greater than 69 are interpreted as 1970-1999, year values less than 70 are interpreted as 2000-2069. The date function does not support daylight saving time or time zones. Displaying Switch Configurati...
Page 71 - Diagnostic Tests
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8 71 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests help troubleshoot the hardware and the firmware. The diagnostic tests provided on the switch include tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and any SFP modules and fi...
Page 73 - Saving Configuration Settings
73 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 4 Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware This chapter provides the following information: ■ Backing Up System Configuration Settings , page 74 ■ Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware , page 76 ■ Downloading Firmware from the HP ...
Page 74 - Backing Up System Configuration Settings; Windows or UNIX machine) is running on the host workstation.; hostIPaddr
Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware 74 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Backing Up System Configuration Settings HP strongly recommends saving the configuration after the initial configuration changes and periodically thereafter. FTP must be used on Windows workstat...
Page 75 - Restoring the System Configuration Settings; Log in to the switch as the admin user.; At the command line enter the following command:; Reboot the switch by entering the following command:
Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware 75 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Restoring the System Configuration Settings Use these steps to restore the system configuration settings from a backup. 1. Verify that the RSHD service or the FTP service is running on the host ...
Page 76 - Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware; Downloading Firmware from the HP Website
Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware 76 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware The SAN Switch 2/8 ships with preloaded firmware. In most cases there is no need to update the firmware on the new switch. The firmware version can be ...
Page 77 - Regulatory Compliance
77 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide A Regulatory Compliance Notices FCC EMC Statement (USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti...
Page 78 - Germany Noise Declaration
Regulatory Compliance Notices 78 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide EMC Statement (Canada) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement...
Page 80 - Laser Safety; A. Certification and Classification Information; The SFP includes the following certifications:; B. Product Information; Class 1 Laser products are not considered hazardous.; C. Usage Restrictions
Regulatory Compliance Notices 80 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Laser Safety A. Certification and Classification Information When equipped with native Fibre Channel adapters, this product contains a laser internal to the small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver modules. In th...
Page 81 - Battery Replacement Notice; — Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
Regulatory Compliance Notices 81 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Battery Replacement Notice Your switch is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline internal battery or battery pack. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if...
Page 83 - Electrostatic Discharge
83 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide B Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or o...
Page 84 - Grounding Methods; 0 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper
Electrostatic Discharge 84 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: ■ Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded wor...
Page 85 - Technical Specifications
85 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide C Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: ■ Dimensions ■ Power supply specifications ■ Environmental specifications ■ Memory specifications ■ Serial port specifications
Page 86 - Dimensions; Table 6; Power Supply Specifications; Table 7; Table 6: Physical Specifications
Technical Specifications 86 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Dimensions Table 6 lists SAN Switch 2/8 dimensions. Power Supply Specifications Table 7 lists power supply specifications. The power supply is universal and capable of functioning worldwide without using voltage jumpers or...
Page 87 - Environmental Requirements; The SAN Switch 2/8 uses the following memory.; Table 8: Environmental Requirements
Technical Specifications 87 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Environmental Requirements Table 7 lists the environmental ranges that are acceptable when the SAN Switch EL is operating, and the acceptable ranges when the switch is not operating. Memory Specifications The SAN Switch 2/...
Page 88 - Serial Port Specifications; Table 9; Table 9: Cabling Pinouts if Pin 7 is Used
Technical Specifications 88 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Serial Port Specifications The Serial port can be used to connect to a computer workstation to configure the switch IP address without connecting to the fabric. The Serial port’s parameters are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no p...
Page 89 - glossary; Application Specific Integrated Circuit.
89 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide glossary Glossary Glossary This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. AL_PA Arbitrated Loop Physical Address; a unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initializ...
Page 92 - The Fibre Channel Fabric Loop Attach standard defined by ANSI.
Glossary 92 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide E_Port Expansion Port; a type of switch port that can be connected to an E_Port on another switch to create an ISL. See also ISL. EE_Credit End-to-end Credit; the number of receive buffers allocated by a recipient port to an originating p...
Page 94 - A fabric port that can operate as either an F_Port or FL_Port.
Glossary 94 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Fx_Port A fabric port that can operate as either an F_Port or FL_Port. G_Port Generic Port; a port that can operate as either an E_Port or F_Port. A port is defined as a G_Port when it is not yet connected or has not yet assumed a specifi...
Page 96 - Frequently used to indicate Simple Name Server.
Glossary 96 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Name Server Frequently used to indicate Simple Name Server. NL_Port Node Loop Port; a node port that has arbitrated loop capabilities. Used to connect an equipment port to the fabric in a loop configuration through an FL_Port. Node Name T...
Page 97 - series of tests run by a switch after it is turned on.
Glossary 97 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Port_Name The unique identifier assigned to a Fibre Channel port. Communicated during login and port discovery. POST Power On Self-Test ; a series of tests run by a switch after it is turned on. Private Device A device that supports arbit...
Page 98 - The rate at which an entity can service requests.
Glossary 98 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Route As applies to a fabric, the communication path between two switches. May also apply to the specific path taken by an individual frame, from source to destination. Routing The assignment of frames to specific switch ports, according ...
Page 99 - A storage device on a Fibre Channel network.
Glossary 99 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide Switch Hardware that routes frames according to Fibre Channel protocol and is controlled by software. Target A storage device on a Fibre Channel network. Tenancy The time from when a port wins arbitration in a loop until the same port ret...
Page 101 - index
101 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide index Index Index A AC power cord 31 as a stand-alone unit 32 audience 10 authorized reseller, HP 16 automatic self-discovery 18 B back panel LEDs 64 backing up configuration settings 74 batteries 81 battery recycling or disposal 81 warning 81 C ...
