HP SN3000B HP B-series 16Gb Switches Hardware Reference Guide (5697-1522, Marc - Page 3

Contents 1 HP 16Gb FC Switches 7 HP SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch 7 Overview...7 Platform capabilities...7 Platform components...8 Port side of the switch...9 Nonport side of the switch...9 Software options...9 ISL Trunking...10 Hardware options...11 SFP transceivers...11 HP SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch 12 Overview...12 Platform capabilities...12 Platform components...13 Port side of the switch...13 Nonport side of the switch 14 Software options...14 ISL Trunking...14 Hardware options...15 SFP transceivers...16 2 Installing and configuring HP 16Gb FC Switches 17 Accessories...17 Installation and safety considerations 17 Electrical considerations...17 Environmental considerations 17 Cabling considerations...18 Installing the switch...18 Items required for installation 18 Installing the switch in a rack using the Rack Mount Kit 19 Installing a standalone switch 24 Setting up the switch...24 Connecting the serial cable 25 Logging in to the serial console port 25 Setting the IP address...25 Using DHCP to set the IP address 26 Setting a static IP address 26 Setting the date and time...26 Setting the date...26 Setting the time zone...27 Synchronizing local time 28 Synchronizing local time using NTP 28 Configuring the zones and selecting devices 29 Connecting devices...29 Setting switch features...31 Switch status policy...31 Changing the switch name and chassis name 31 Verifying the configuration 32 Backing up the configuration 32 Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses 32 Fabric OS Native and AG modes 33 Contents 3