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Glossary L_Port Loop Port; a node port (NL_Port) or fabric port (FL_Port) that has arbitrated loop capabilities. An L_Port can be in one of two modes: ■ Fabric mode Connected to a port that is not loop capable, and using fabric protocol. ■ Loop mode In an arbitrated loop and using loop protocol. An L_Port in loop mode can also be in participating mode or non-participating mode. Latency The period of time required to transmit a frame, from the time it is sent until it arrives. Link Services A protocol for link-related actions. Link As applies to Fibre Channel, a physical connection between two ports, consisting of both transmit and receive fibers. LIP Loop Initialization Primitive; the signal used to begin initialization in a loop. Indicates either loop failure or resetting of a node. Looplet A set of devices connected in a loop to a port that is a member of another loop. MIB Management Information Base; an SNMP structure to help with device management, providing configuration and device information. Monitoring State The state in which a port is monitoring the flow of information for data relevant to the port. Multicast The transmission of data from a single source to multiple specified N_Ports (as opposed to all the ports on the network). Multimode A fiber optic cabling specification that allows up to 500 meters between devices. N_Port Node Port; a port on a node that can connect to a Fibre Channel port or to another N_Port in a point-to-point connection. NAA Network Address Authority. An identifier that indicates the format of a network address. SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide 105

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	19
SFP Media Side	20
Figure 1: SFP media side	20
Optical Ports	20
ISL Trunking	20
SFPs	20
Fan Side	21
Figure 2: Fan side	21
Optional Hardware Kits	22
Table 2: SAN Switch 2/8 Orderable Hardware	22
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 Guidelines	30
Selecting an Operating Location	30
Cooling Requirements	31
Power Requirements	31
Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit	32
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in an HP 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 with plenum	43
Figure 13: Installing the switch into an HP Rack	44
Figure 14: Securing the switch	45
Installing the Switch Using the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Universal Rack Mount Kit	46
Figure 15: Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack)	48
Figure 16: Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP System/e rack-left rear upright)	49
Figure 17: Installing the outer rails (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack)	50
Figure 18: Assembling the outer rails (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack)	51
Figure 19: Assembling the outer rails (HP System/e rack)	52
Figure 20: Assembling the inner rails on a SAN Switch 2/8 with plenum	53
Figure 21: Installing the switch into a rack (HP 9000 Series or comparable EIA rack)	54
Figure 22: Installing the switch into a rack (HP System/e rack)	55
Power On Self-Test	56
Checking POST Results	56
Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network Addressing	57
Requirements	57
Setting Network Addresses via a Serial Connection	57
Figure 23: Connecting the Serial cable	58
Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the LAN	60
Figure 24: Connecting the Ethernet cable	60
Important Information on Setting the Core PID Format	61
How to Check the Current Core PID Format	61
How to Change the Core PID Format	62
Modifying Domain IDs	63
Specifying Custom Status Policies	64
Connecting a Cable to an SFP Module	65
Figure 25: Inserting a cable into an SFP	66
Verifying Operation	66
Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN	67
Cascading Switches	68
Managing the SAN Switch 2/8	69
Interpreting LED Activity	70
Front Panel LEDs	70
Table 4: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation	71
Rear Panel LED	74
Table 5: Rear Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation	74
Management Overview	75
Displaying the Optional Feature Licenses	76
Enabling Licensed Features	76
Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet	77
Logging into the SAN Switch 2/8	77
Changing the Admin Password and User ID	77
Configuring the IP and Fibre Channel Address	78
Displaying Devices within the Fabric	79
Checking the Firmware Version	79
Setting the Switch Date and Time	79
Displaying Switch Configuration Settings	80
SAN Switch 2/8 Diagnostic Tests	80
Interpreting POST Results	80
Diagnostic Tests	81
Saving Configuration Settings and Upgrading Firmware	83
Backing Up System Configuration Settings	84
Restoring the System Configuration Settings	85
Upgrading or Restoring the Switch Firmware	86
Downloading Firmware from the HP Website	86
Regulatory Compliance Notices	87
FCC EMC Statement (USA)	87
EMC Statement (Canada)	88
EMC Statement (European Union)	88
Spécification ATI Classe A (France)	88
Germany Noise Declaration	88
VCCI EMC Statement (Japan)	88
Harmonics Conformance (Japan)	89
BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan)	89
RRL EMC Statement (Korea)	89
Laser Safety	90
Battery Replacement Notice	91
Electrostatic Discharge	93
Grounding Methods	94
Technical Specifications	95
Dimensions	96
Table 6: Physical Specifications	96
Power Supply Specifications	96
Table 7: Power Supply Specifications	96
Environmental Requirements	97
Table 8: Environmental Requirements	97
Memory Specifications	97
Serial Port Specifications	98
Table 9: Cabling Pinouts if Pin 7 is Used	98
Glossary	99
Index	111
A	111
B	111
C	111
D	111
E	112
F	112
G	112
H	112
I	112
L	112
M	112
N	112
O	112
P	113
Q	113
R	113
S	113
T	113
U	114
V	114
W	114

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L_Port

Loop Port; a node port (NL_Port) or fabric port (FL_Port) that has arbitrated loop capabilities.

An L_Port can be in one of two modes:

■

Fabric mode

Connected to a port that is not loop capable, and using fabric protocol.

■

Loop mode

In an arbitrated loop and using loop protocol. An L_Port in loop mode can

also be in participating mode or non-participating mode.

Latency

The period of time required to transmit a frame, from the time it is sent until it arrives.

Link Services

A protocol for link-related actions.

Link

As applies to Fibre Channel, a physical connection between two ports, consisting of both

transmit and receive fibers.

LIP

Loop Initialization Primitive; the signal used to begin initialization in a loop. Indicates either

loop failure or resetting of a node.

Looplet

A set of devices connected in a loop to a port that is a member of another loop.

MIB

Management Information Base; an SNMP structure to help with device management,

providing configuration and device information.

Monitoring State

The state in which a port is monitoring the flow of information for data relevant to the port.

Multicast

The transmission of data from a single source to multiple specified N_Ports (as opposed to all

the ports on the network).

Multimode

A fiber optic cabling specification that allows up to 500 meters between devices.

N_Port

Node Port; a port on a node that can connect to a Fibre Channel port or to another N_Port in a

point-to-point connection.

NAA

Network Address Authority. An identifier that indicates the format of a network address.