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Glossary Fx_Port A fabric port that can operate as either an F_Port or FL_Port. G_Port Generic Port; a port that can operate as either an E_Port or F_Port. A port is defined as a G_Port when it is not yet connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric. Gateway A device such as a switch that connects different subnets together. A switch can be used as a gateway from the Ethernet to the Fibre Channel. Set the gateway address on one switch to the Fibre Channel IP address of another switch to enable the other switch to forward IP traffic to the ethernet port on the second switch. Gbps Gigabits per second (1,062,500,000 bits/second). GBps GigaBytes per second (1,062,500,000 bytes/second). HBA Host Bus Adapter; the interface card between a server or workstation bus and the Fibre Channel network. Hub A Fibre Channel wiring concentrator that collapses a loop topology into a physical star topology. Nodes are automatically added to the loop when active and removed when inactive. Idle Continuous transmission of an ordered set over a Fibre Channel link when no data is being transmitted, to keep the link active and maintain bit, byte, and word synchronization. ISL Interswitch Link; a Fibre Channel link from the E_Port of one switch to the E_Port of another. See also E_Port, Cascade. Isolated E_Port An E_Port that is online but not operational due to overlapping domain IDs or nonidentical parameters (such as E_D_TOVs). IU Information Unit; a set of information as defined by either upper-level process protocol definition or upper-level protocol mapping. 94 hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 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 2/8 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

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hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide

Fx_Port

A fabric port that can operate as either an F_Port or FL_Port.

G_Port

Generic Port; a port that can operate as either an E_Port or F_Port. A port is defined as a

G_Port when it is not yet connected or has not yet assumed a specific function in the fabric.

Gateway

A device such as a switch that connects different subnets together. A switch can be used as a

gateway from the Ethernet to the Fibre Channel. Set the gateway address on one switch to the

Fibre Channel IP address of another switch to enable the other switch to forward IP traffic to

the ethernet port on the second switch.

Gbps

Gigabits per second (1,062,500,000 bits/second).

GBps

GigaBytes per second (1,062,500,000 bytes/second).

HBA

Host Bus Adapter; the interface card between a server or workstation bus and the Fibre

Channel network.

Hub

A Fibre Channel wiring concentrator that collapses a loop topology into a physical star

topology. Nodes are automatically added to the loop when active and removed when inactive.

Idle

Continuous transmission of an ordered set over a Fibre Channel link when no data is being

transmitted, to keep the link active and maintain bit, byte, and word synchronization.

ISL

Interswitch Link; a Fibre Channel link from the E_Port of one switch to the E_Port of another.