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Glossary Bandwidth The total transmission capacity of a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bps (bits per second). May also refer to the range of transmission frequencies available to a network. See also Throughput. BB_Credit Buffer-to-buffer credit; the number of frames that can be transmitted to a directly connected recipient or within an arbitrated loop. Determined by the number of receive buffers available. BER Bit Error Rate; the rate at which bits are expected to be received in error. Expressed as the ratio of error bits to total bits transmitted. See also Error. Block As applies to Fibre Channel, upper-level application data that is transferred in a single sequence. Bridge Hardware that connects incompatible networks by providing translation for both hardware and software. For example, an ATM gateway can connect a Fibre Channel link to an ATM connection. Broadcast The transmission of data from a single source to all devices in the fabric, regardless of zoning. Buffer-to-buffer Flow Control Management of the frame transmission rate in either a point-to-point topology or in an arbitrated loop. See also BB_Credit. Cascade Two or more interconnected Fibre Channel switches. The recommended number of interswitch links is seven. See also Fabric, ISL. Chassis The metal frame in which the switch and switch components are mounted. Circuit An established communication path between two ports. Consists of two virtual circuits capable of transmitting in opposite directions. See also Link. Command Line Interface that depends entirely on the use of commands, such as through telnet or SNMP, and does not involve a GUI. 106 SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide

Section	Page
Contents	3
About this Guide	9
Overview	10
Intended Audience	10
Related Documentation	10
Conventions	11
Document Conventions	11
Table 1: Document Conventions	11
Text Symbols	11
Equipment Symbols	12
Rack Stability	14
Getting Help	15
HP Technical Support	15
HP Storage Website	15
HP Authorized Reseller	16
Overview	17
SAN Switch 2/16 Features	18
Firmware	18
Hardware	19
SFP Media Side	20
Figure 1: SFP media side	20
Optical Ports	20
ISL Trunking	21
SFPs	21
Power Supply Side	21
Figure 2: Power supply side	21
Field-Replaceable Units	21
Optional Hardware Kits	22
Table 2: SAN Switch 2/16 Orderable Hardware	22
Installing the SAN Switch 2/16	23
Unpack and Verify Carton Contents	24
Figure 3: Carton contents	25
Table 3: Shipping Carton Contents	26
Installation Guidelines	27
Selecting an Operating Location	27
Cooling Requirements	28
Power Requirements	28
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions	29
Installing the SAN Switch as a Stand-alone Unit	30
Installing the SAN Switch 2/16 in an HP 9000 Series or Comparable EIA Rack	31
Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies to the Switch	31
Separating the Inner Slide Rail Assembly from the Outer Slide Rail Assembly	31
Attaching the Inner Slide Rails to the Switch	32
Figure 4: Securing the inner slide rails to the switch	33
Attaching the Rear or Front Rack Mount Brackets	33
For Rear Rack Access	34
Figure 5: Attaching the rear rack mount brackets	34
For Front Rack Access	35
Attaching the Outer Slide Rails	35
Figure 6: Attaching the outer slide rails to the HP 9000 Series rack	37
Sliding the Switch into an HP 9000 Series or EIA Rack	38
Figure 7: Sliding the switch into an HP 9000 Series rack	39
Securing the Rack Mount Brackets	39
Installing the Switch in the Optional HP System/e Rack	40
Items Required for the HP System/e Rack	40
Figure 8: Installing the mounting brackets	41
Figure 9: Installing the tinnerman clips	42
Figure 10: Installing the rubber washers	43
Figure 11: Assembling the outer rails (HP rack)	44
Figure 12: Assembling the inner rails	44
Figure 13: Installing switch into the HP rack	45
Installing the Switch Using the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit	46
Figure 14: Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack)	48
Figure 15: Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP System/e rack-left rear upright)	49
Figure 16: Installing the outer rails (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack)	50
Figure 17: Assembling the outer rails (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack)	51
Figure 18: Assembling the outer rails (HP System/e rack)	52
Figure 19: Assembling the inner rails	53
Figure 20: Installing the switch into a rack (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack)	54
Figure 21: Installing the switch into a rack (HP System/e rack)	55
Connecting AC Power	56
Figure 22: Connecting the power cords	56
Power-On Self Test	57
Checking POST Results	58
Configuring Network Addressing	58
Requirements	58
Setting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection	59
Figure 23: Connecting the Serial cable	59
Connecting the Switch to the LAN	62
Figure 24: Connecting the Ethernet cable	62
Important Information on Setting the Core PID Format	63
How to Check the Current Core PID Format	63
How to Change the Core PID Format	64
Modifying Domain IDs	65
Specifying Custom Status Policies	66
Connecting the Switch to the Fabric	66
Figure 25: Inserting a cable into an SFP	67
Verifying Operation	67
Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN	68
Next Steps	69
Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports	69
Setting Up Speed Negotiation	69
Cascading Switches	70
Managing the SAN Switch 2/16	71
Interpreting LED Activity	72
Front Panel LEDs	72
Table 4: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation	73
Rear Panel LEDs	76
Table 5: Rear Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation	76
Management Overview	78
Optional Management Features	78
Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses	78
Enabling Licensed Features	79
Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet	79
Logging into the Switch	79
Changing the Admin Password and User ID	80
Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address	81
Displaying Devices within the Fabric	82
Checking the Firmware Version	82
Setting the Switch Date and Time	82
Displaying Switch Configuration Settings	83
Diagnostic Tests	84
Interpreting POST Results	84
Diagnostic Tests	84
Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrading Firmware	85
Backing Up System Configuration Settings	86
Restoring the System Configuration Settings	87
Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware	88
Downloading Firmware from the HP Website	89
Regulatory Compliance Notices	91
FCC EMC Statement (USA)	91
EMC Statement (Canada)	92
EMC Statement (European Union)	92
Spécification ATI Classe A (France)	92
Germany Noise Declaration	92
VCCI EMC Statement (Japan)	92
Harmonics Conformance (Japan)	93
BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan)	93
RRL EMC Statement (Korea)	93
Laser Safety	94
Battery Replacement Notice	95
Electrostatic Discharge	97
Grounding Methods	98
Technical Specifications	99
Dimensions	100
Table 6: Physical Specifications	100
Power Supply Specifications	101
Table 7: Power Supply Specifications	101
Environmental Requirements	102
Table 8: Environmental Requirements	102
Memory Specifications	103
Table 9: Cabling Pinouts if Pin 7 is Used	103
Glossary	105
Index	117
A	117
B	117
C	117
D	117
E	118
F	118
G	118
H	118
I	118
L	118
M	118
N	118
O	118
P	118
R	119
S	119
T	119
U	119
V	119
W	120