HP StorageWorks 2/32 SAN switch 2/32 version 4.0.x installation guide - Page 3

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SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide

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Contents

About this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

SAN Switch 2/32 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Port Side of the SAN Switch 2/32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Optical Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fan Assembly Side of the SAN Switch 2/32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Optional Hardware Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Unpack and Verify Carton Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Locating SAN Switch 2/32 Serial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installation and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting an Operating Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cooling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Section	Page
Contents	3
About this Guide	9
Overview	10
Intended Audience	10
Prerequisites	10
Related Documentation	10
Conventions	11
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	15
Overview	17
SAN Switch 2/32 Features	18
Firmware	18
Hardware	18
Port Side of the SAN Switch 2/32	19
Optical Ports	20
Fan Assembly Side of the SAN Switch 2/32	20
Optional Hardware Kits	21
Installing the SAN Switch 2/32	23
Unpack and Verify Carton Contents	24
Locating SAN Switch 2/32 Serial Numbers	27
Installation and Safety Guidelines	28
Selecting an Operating Location	28
Cooling Requirements	28
Power Requirements	29
Setting Up the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit	30
Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 in an HP Series 9000 or EIA Cabinet	31
Rack Mount Checklist	31
Installing the Slide Rail Assemblies to the Switch	32
Separating the Inner Slide Rail Assembly from the Outer Slide Rail Assembly	32
Attaching the Inner Slide Rails to the Switch	32
Attaching the Rear or Front Rack Mount Brackets	34
For Rear Rack Access	34
For Front Rack Access	35
Attaching the Outer Slide Rails to the HP 9000 Series Rack	35
Finalizing the Rack Mounting Procedure	38
Positioning the Switch in the HP 9000 Series Rack	38
Securing the Rack Mount Brackets	39
Installing the Switch in the Optional HP System/e Rack	40
Connecting AC Power	45
Power On Self-Test	46
Checking POST Results	46
Configuring SAN Switch 2/32 Network Addressing	47
Requirements	47
Setting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection	47
Connecting the SAN Switch 2/32 to the LAN	51
Core Switch PID Format Summary	52
Important Information on Checking the Core Switch PID Format	52
Optional Configuration Settings	54
Modifying Domain IDs	54
Specifying Custom Status Policies	54
Connecting the SAN Switch 2/32 to the Fabric	56
Verifying Operation	57
Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN	58
Recommendations for Cable Management	59
Managing the SAN Switch 2/32	61
Interpreting LED Activity	62
LEDs on the Port Side of the Switch	62
LEDs on the Non-Port Side of the SAN Switch 2/32	65
Management Overview	68
Optional Management Feature – Fabric Manager	69
Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses	69
Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet	70
Logging into the SAN Switch 2/32	70
Changing the Admin Password and User ID	70
Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address	71
Displaying Devices within the Fabric	72
Checking the Firmware Version	72
Setting the Switch Date and Time	73
Displaying Switch Configuration Settings	73
SAN Switch 2/32 Diagnostics	74
Interpreting POST Results	74
Additional Diagnostic Tests	74
Field Replaceable Units	75
Power Supplies	75
Fan Assemblies	76
Motherboard Assembly	77
Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrading Firmware	79
Backing Up System Configuration Settings	80
Restoring the System Configuration Settings	81
Upgrading or Restoring Switch Firmware	82
Downloading Firmware from the HP Website	83
Technical Specifications	85
Dimensions	86
Power Supply Specifications	87
Environmental Requirements	88
Memory Specifications	89
Serial Port Specifications	90
Updating the Core Switch PID Format	91
HP Recommendations on Changing the Core Switch PID Format	92
How to Check the Current Core PID Setting for Switches Running Firmware Lower than V4.0.0	93
Updating the Core Switch PID Format Online	93
Updating the Core Switch PID Format Offline	95
HP/UX Procedure for Updating the Core Switch PID Format	97
AIX Procedure for Updating the Core Switch PID Format	99
Regulatory Compliance Notices	101
FCC EMC Statement (USA)	102
EMC Statement (Canada)	103
EMC Statement (European Union)	104
Germany Noise Declaration	105
VCCI EMC Statement (Japan)	106
BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan)	107
RRL EMC Statement (Korea)	108
Laser Safety	109
A. Certification and Classification Information	109
B. Product Information	109
C. Usage Restrictions	109
Battery Replacement Notice	110
Glossary	111

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