Contents
About this guide
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Intended audience
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Related documentation
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Document conventions and symbols
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Rack stability
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HP technical support
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Customer self repair
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Subscription service
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HP websites
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Documentation feedback
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1 HP StorageWorks DC SAN Backbone Director Switch Overview
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HP StorageWorks DC SAN Director Power Pack
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Features
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Hardware components
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Port side of the DC SAN Director
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Non-port side of the DC SAN Director
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DC SAN Director blades
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High availability
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Reliability
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Serviceability
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Software features
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Security
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Network manageability
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Optional software licenses
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Optional hardware kits
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2 DC SAN Director Installation
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Time and items required for installation
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Site preparation, unpacking the DC SAN Director
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Items included with the DC SAN Director
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Installing the DC SAN Director in the 14U Rack Mount Kit
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14U Rack Mount Kit parts list
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Attaching the shelf brackets
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Removing the chassis door
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Installing the chassis in the cabinet
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Replacing the chassis door
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Powering on the DC SAN Director
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Port numbering
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Managing cables
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Using the optional HP StorageWorks DC SAN Director Inter-Chassis Link (ICL) cable kit
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3 DC SAN Director log in and configuration
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Configuration overview
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HP StorageWorks DC and DC04 SAN Backbone Director Switches
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