HP 8/20q HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit cabling guide (AK241-96 - Page 1

HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit cabling guide Cabling the 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit This guide illustrates the connection schemes for a single-path fabric using one HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch and a multipath fabric using two switches. For detailed instructions on installing and configuring the switch, see the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch Rack Mount Kit quick start installation instructions, the HP StorageWorks 8/20q Fibre Channel Switch quick start installation instructions, and the HP StorageWorks 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit quick start instructions. The colors used in the diagrams to represent hardware connections are for illustration purposes only and do not reflect actual cable colors. Single-path configuration Here is an example of a single path configuration consisting of one 8Gb Simple SAN Connection Kit, two storage arrays, and four servers. • Connect MSA storage to switch port 0 (red) OR connect EVA storage controller A to switch port 2 (green) and controller B to switch port 3 (optional). • Connect the four servers to switch ports 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively (blue). • Connect each switch and server Ethernet port to the Local Area Network (LAN). This allows the Simple SAN Connection Manager (SSCM) software, that is running on the management station, to discover the servers and switch. MSA storage connection EVA storage connection Optional EVA storage connection Server connections Ethernet connections 67 45 23 01 © Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. First edition: February 2008 The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S. www.hp.com *AK241-96001* LAN MSA1000/1500 Single 1 controller OR EVA storage Controller A 1 2 Controller B 1 2 HBA 1 Management station LAN Server 1 HBA 1 LAN HBA 1 HBA 1 Server 2 LAN Server 3 LAN