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Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 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 "Backing Up System Configuration Settings" on page 68 in Chapter 4. Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN Use these steps to set up more than one SAN Switch 2/8 in an existing SAN. 1. Connect the appropriate components as outlined in the installation section of this chapter. 2. Connect the Serial cable, provided in the carton contents, between a host computer and the Serial port of the switch. See the "Setting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection" on page 47 to make a serial connection through a workstation and to set the IP address. 3. Connect the power cord to the AC connector on the switch. The switch performs POST. If a malfunction occurs during POST, error messages are written to the switch error log and can be viewed by a telnet or terminal session when the POST session completes. If the malfunction prohibits the switch from completing the boot process (fatal error), the switch stops the boot process. If the switch does not fully boot, the switch prompt will not be displayed when the Serial port is connected. 4. Set the switch domain address using the configure command to the next unused domain in the SAN. The default domain setting is 1. Note: If a switch boot failure occurs, the switch must be taken offline for repair or replacement. Contact your HP Technical Support for assistance. 5. Power off the new switch and connect one Fibre Channel cable from the SAN to the new switch. hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide 57

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 2/8 Features	18
Firmware	18
Hardware	18
SFP Media Side	19
Figure 1: SFP media side	19
Optical Ports	20
ISL Trunking	20
SFPs	20
Fan Side	20
Figure 2: Fan side	20
Optional Hardware Kits	21
Table 2: SAN Switch 2/8 Orderable Hardware	21
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8	23
Important Information about the Four Switch Limitation for 2/8 EL Models Only	24
Check the License Installed	24
Four Switch Limitation Errors	24
Four Switch Limitation CLI Error Messages	25
Four Switch Limitation Web Tools Error Messages	25
Figure 3: Four switch limitation Web Tools error message	25
Figure 4: Full Fabric license install prompt in Web Tools	26
Violation Timer Errors	26
Additional Alerts	27
Four Switch Limitation Workarounds	27
Unpack and Verify Carton Contents	28
Figure 5: Carton contents	28
Table 3: Shipping Carton Contents	29
Installation and Safety Guidelines	30
Selecting an Operating Location	30
Cooling Requirements	30
Power Requirements	31
Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit	32
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in a 9000 Series or Comparable EIA Rack	33
Installing the Fixed Rail Kit	33
Figure 6: Attaching the Fixed Rack Mount Kit rails to the switch	34
Figure 7: Connecting the power cord	35
Optional HP System/e Rack	36
Items Required for the HP System/e Rack	36
Installing the Switch in the Optional HP System/e Rack	38
Figure 8: Installing the rear rail tray brackets	39
Figure 9: Installing the tinnerman clips	40
Figure 10: Installing the rubber washers	41
Figure 11: Assembling the outer rails	42
Figure 12: Assembling the inner rails	43
Figure 13: Installing the switch into an HP Rack	44
Figure 14: Securing the switch	45
Power On Self-Test	46
Checking POST Results	46
Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network Addressing	47
Requirements	47
Setting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection	47
Figure 15: Connecting the Serial cable	48
Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the LAN	50
Figure 16: Connecting the Ethernet cable	50
Important Information on Setting the CORE PID Format	51
How to Check the Current Core PID Setting	51
How to Change the Core PID Format	52
Modifying Domain IDs	53
Specifying Custom Status Policies	54
Connecting a Cable to an SFP Module	55
Figure 17: Inserting a cable into an SFP	56
Verifying Operation	56
Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN	57
Cascading Switches	58
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8	59
Interpreting LED Activity	60
Front Panel LEDs	60
Table 4: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation	61
Rear Panel LED	64
Table 5: Rear Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation	64
Management Overview	65
Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses	66
Enabling Licensed Features	66
Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet	67
Logging into the SAN Switch 2/8	67
Changing the Admin Password and User ID	67
Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address	68
Displaying Devices within the Fabric	69
Checking the Firmware Version	69
Setting the Switch Date and Time	69
Displaying Switch Configuration Settings	70
SAN Switch 2/8 Diagnostic Tests	70
Interpreting POST Results	70
Diagnostic Tests	71
Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware	73
Backing Up System Configuration Settings	74
Restoring the System Configuration Settings	75
Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware	76
Downloading Firmware from the HP Website	76
Regulatory Compliance Notices	77
FCC EMC Statement (USA)	77
EMC Statement (Canada)	78
EMC Statement (European Union)	78
Spécification ATI Classe A (France)	78
Germany Noise Declaration	78
VCCI EMC Statement (Japan)	78
Harmonics Conformance (Japan)	79
BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan)	79
RRL EMC Statement (Korea)	79
Laser Safety	80
Battery Replacement Notice	81
Electrostatic Discharge	83
Grounding Methods	84
Technical Specifications	85
Dimensions	86
Table 6: Physical Specifications	86
Power Supply Specifications	86
Table 7: Power Supply Specifications	86
Environmental Requirements	87
Table 8: Environmental Requirements	87
Memory Specifications	87
Serial Port Specifications	88
Table 9: Cabling Pinouts if Pin 7 is Used	88
Glossary	89
Index	101
A	101
B	101
C	101
D	101
E	102
F	102
G	102
H	102
I	102
L	102
M	102
N	102
O	103
P	103
Q	103
R	103
S	103
T	104
U	104
V	104
W	104