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HP StorageWorks 2/32 - SAN Switch Installation Manual

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SAN Switch 2/32
Version 4.2.x
Fourth Edition (May 2004)
Part Number: AA-RTQVD-TE
This installation guide provides basic procedures for setting up, configuring, and managing the
SAN Switch 2/32 and SAN Switch 2/32 power pack models.
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  • Page 1 Installation Guide hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Fourth Edition (May 2004) Part Number: AA-RTQVD-TE This installation guide provides basic procedures for setting up, configuring, and managing the SAN Switch 2/32 and SAN Switch 2/32 power pack models.
  • Page 2 © Copyright 1999-2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents Contents About this Guide........... .7 Audience .
  • Page 4 Contents Installing the Switch in a Rack Using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit....26 Connecting AC Power ............38 Power On Self-Test.
  • Page 5 Contents Motherboard Assembly ..........66 Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrading Firmware.
  • Page 6 Contents Shipping carton contents ..........25 Securing the inner slide rails to the switch.

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    about this guide About this Guide This installation guide provides information to help you: Set up and configure the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32. About this Guide Maintain and operate the switch. This preface discusses the following topics: Audience, page 8 Related Documentation, page 8 Conventions, page 8...

  • Page 8: Audience

    About this Guide Audience This book is intended for use by customers who purchased the SAN Switch 2/32, and for authorized service providers who are experienced with the following: Configuration aspects of customer Storage Area Network (SAN) fabrics ® ® Customer host environments, such as Windows 2000, Windows NT , and...

  • Page 9: Document Conventions

    About this Guide Document Conventions The document conventions included in Table 1 apply in most cases. Table 1: Document Conventions Element Convention Cross-reference links Blue text: Figure 1 Bold Key and field names, menu items, buttons, and dialog box titles File names, application names, and text Italics emphasis...

  • Page 10: Equipment Symbols

    About this Guide Equipment Symbols The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware discussed in this document: Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts. WARNING: To reduce the risk to personal injury from electrical shock hazards, do not open this enclosure.

  • Page 11: Rack Stability

    About this Guide Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely. WARNING: To reduce the risk to personal injury or damage to the equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manually handling material.

  • Page 12: Hp Storage Website

    About this Guide Outside North America, call technical support at the nearest location. Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP website under support: http://thenew.hp.com/country/us/eng/support.html. Be sure to have the following information available before calling: Technical support registration number (if applicable) Product serial numbers Product model names and numbers Applicable error messages...

  • Page 13: Overview

    Overview The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 is a high-performance, 32-port, 2 gigabit (Gb) Fibre Channel switch that interconnects storage devices, hosts, and servers in a Storage Area Network (SAN). It integrates Fabric Operating System (FOS) firmware version 4.2.x or later, and is compatible with the HP StorageWorks switch product family.

  • Page 14: San Switch 2/32 Features

    Overview SAN Switch 2/32 Features This section provides feature-specific information. Firmware The SAN Switch 2/32 operates using FOS firmware version 4.2.x. The firmware supports: An optional Security feature, which provides security mechanisms at all vulnerable points in a SAN fabric, from hosts to storage at the port, switch, and fabric levels.

  • Page 15: Port Side Of The San Switch 2/32

    Overview Slide Rack Mount Kit The following LED indicators: — Switch Power/Status LED on the port side of the switch — Port Readiness LED on the non-port side of the switch — Port Status LED and Port Speed LED for each port —...

  • Page 16: Fan Assembly Side Of The San Switch 2/32

    Overview Universal and self-configuring: capable of becoming an F_Port (fabric enabled), FL_Port (fabric loop enabled), or E_Port (expansion port). The ports are color-coded into groups of four to indicate which ports can be used in the same Interswitch Link (ISL) trunking group. Note: ISL Trunking is an integrated software component that enables ISL trunking groups between adjacent switches.

  • Page 17: Optional Hardware Kits

    Overview Optional Hardware Kits HP provides the optional hardware kits in support of the SAN Switch 2/32 shown Table Table 2: SAN Switch 2/32 Orderable Hardware Accessory Part Number Short wavelength SFP A6515A* or 300834-B21** Long wavelength SFP, 10 km A6516A* or 300835-B21** 2m LC-to-LC Fibre Channel (fc) cable C7524A*...
  • Page 18 Overview SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Installing The San Switch 2/32

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 This chapter covers the following topics: Unpack and Verify Carton Contents, page 20 Locating SAN Switch 2/32 Serial Numbers, page 23 Installation Guidelines, page 23 Setting Up the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit, page 25 Installing the Switch in a Rack Using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit, page 26...

  • Page 20: Unpack And Verify Carton Contents

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Unpack and Verify Carton Contents Unpack and inspect the SAN Switch 2/32 carton contents as follows: 1. Inspect the shipping container for possible damage caused during transit. 2. Unpack the shipping cartons. 3. Verify that the carton contains the items shown in Figure 3 and listed in Table...
  • Page 21 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Note: The Rack Mount Kit shown in Figure 3 may not represent the kit that shipped with your switch. HP reserves the right to substitute Rack Mount Kits, providing applicable instructions with each switch. SHR-2570B Figure 3: Shipping carton contents SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 3: Shipping Carton Contents Number Item One HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 product accessories box containing: One RS-232 Serial cable (convertible to an RJ-45 connector, by removing the adapter on the end of the cable) Pouch containing rack mount hardware: —...

  • Page 23: Locating San Switch 2/32 Serial Numbers

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Locating SAN Switch 2/32 Serial Numbers Before contacting HP for technical support or service, obtain the three serial numbers located on the switch. Each serial number provides specific logistical information, identifying the device’s manufacturing location. Installation Guidelines Read the following sections for installation guidelines.

  • Page 24: Cooling Requirements

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Cooling Requirements Cooling air is drawn into the switch chassis by the fans mounted on the rear of the chassis. The air is expelled through vents in the front (port side) of the chassis, next to the HP logo. HP recommends installing the switch so that air intake and exhaust for all components in the rack is flowing in the same front-to-back direction.

  • Page 25: Power Requirements

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Power Requirements Two AC power cords connect to the switch on either side of the rear panel. The AC power source must meet the following requirements: Primary AC Input 100–240 VAC (switch auto-senses input voltage) 47–63 Hz Correctly wired primary outlet, with circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with local electrical codes Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the...

  • Page 26: Installing The Switch In A Rack Using The San Switch Rack Mount Kit

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 3. Connect the power cables to the SAN Switch 2/32 power connectors and to a power outlet. Ensure the power cable is routed so that it is not exposed to stress. 4. Turn on the power to the switch (flip the AC switch to 1). The switch automatically runs a Power On Self-Test (POST).
  • Page 27 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 4: Rack Mount Kit rails and rail mounting hardware Item Description (2) rear mounting brackets A right inner rail and a right outer rail A left inner rail and a left outer rail (14) #8-32 x 3/16-inch Phillips pan-head screw with thread lock for the SAN Switch 2/32 only (14) 8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips pan-head...
  • Page 28 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 4: Rack Mount Kit rails and rail mounting hardware (Continued) Item Description (8) #10 adapter washer (2) 1/4-20 hex nut with captive star lock washer (2) 1/4-inch flat washer Caution: For proper air flow, the SFP media side of the SAN Switch 2/32 must face the rear of the rack.
  • Page 29 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Figure 4: Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet) — For an HP System/e rack, install each of the two rear mounting brackets with two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws and two #10 alignment washers as shown in Figure SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Figure 5: Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP System/e rack-left rear upright) Note: This kit contains both left rails and right rails. The rails are marked Right and Left. 4. Assemble the outer rails by completing the following steps: a.
  • Page 31 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Figure 6: Installing the outer rails (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet) SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 b. Depending on the rack you are using, complete one of the following tasks: — For an HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet, install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock washers and two #10 adapter washers in the upper and lower hole locations of the right rail.
  • Page 33 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 — For an HP System/e cabinet, install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock washers and two #10 alignment washers in the upper and lower hole locations of the right rail. Then install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock washers and two #10 alignment washers in the upper and lower hole locations of the left rail.
  • Page 34 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Note: The mounting holes in the inner rails are marked with 32, 16, and 8. When mounting the SAN Switch 2/32, use the mounting holes labelled 32 when installing the inner rails on the switch. When viewing a rack from the front, the left rails are used in the left side of the rack and the right rails are used in the right side of the rack.
  • Page 35 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Note: For factory integration only, tighten the #8-32 x 3/16-inch Phillips pan-head screw with thread lock and torque between 6 to 8 inch-pounds. Note: The plenum is a required part of this installation when the SAN switch 2/32 is installed in an HP 9000 or 10000 series, System/e or comparable EIA cabinet.The plenum allows air to dissipate at the rear of the rack, preventing overheating.
  • Page 36 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Note: This step applies to both the HP 10000 series, System/e cabinet or comparable EIA cabinets. Figure 11: Installing the switch into a rack (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet) Insert the switch into the rack and install two #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with captive star lock washers, one on each side.
  • Page 37 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Figure 12: Installing the switch into a rack (HP System/e cabinet) 7. Tighten the nuts installed in substep a step 4 on page 30. See Figure 6 page 31. Note: To uninstall a switch, remove the middle #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan head screw with captive star lock washer from either side of the rack uprights.

  • Page 38: Connecting Ac Power

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Connecting AC Power Follow these steps to power on the SAN Switch 2/32. Caution: Do not plug the power cords into the power source until the switch is completely installed in the rack. 1. Connect the SAN Switch 2/32 power cords to the power connectors on the switch as shown in Figure SHR-2571A...

  • Page 39: Power On Self-Test

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Power On Self-Test Each time the switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset, it automatically runs POST. During POST, the port status LEDs flash, verifying that the switch is operating properly. POST completes in approximately six minutes, with total boot time approximately seven minutes.

  • Page 40: Requirements

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 For detailed information about the commands used in this procedure, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 4.2.x Command Reference Guide. Requirements The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN Switch 2/32 in a network and fabric: An unused IP address and corresponding subnetmask and gateway address from your Network Administrator SAN Switch 2/32 installed and connected to a power source...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Serial Cable

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 SHR-2572A Figure 14: Connecting the Serial cable 3. Connect the other end of the serial cable to an RS-232 serial port on the workstation. If no RS-232 serial port is available on the workstation, the adapter on the end of the serial cable can be removed to use the RJ-45 connector to create a serial connection.
  • Page 42 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Flow control: None ® To configure port settings in a UNIX environment, enter: tip /dev/ttyb -9600 7. Log in to the switch as the admin user. The default admin logon is admin and the default password is password. a.

  • Page 43: Connecting The San Switch 2/32 To The Lan

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Connecting the SAN Switch 2/32 to the LAN Use the following steps to connect the SAN Switch 2/32 to the Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) segment. 1. Remove the shipping plug from the SAN Switch 2/32 Ethernet port. 2.

  • Page 44: Core Switch Pid Format Summary

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Core Switch PID Format Summary A Core PID format is one of several addressing formats used in Fibre Channel. The parameter is used by the routing and zoning services in Fibre Channel fabrics to identify ports in the network. The PID format is analogous to specifying the physical switch and port a device is attached to in data networks.

  • Page 45: Optional Configuration Settings

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 If Extended Edge PID is set (before a downgrade from the current Fabric OS release to an earlier Fabric OS release that does not support the Extended PID format), PID needs to be set back to a supported format, such as Core PID (format 1) or native PID (format 0).

  • Page 46: Connecting The San Switch 2/32 To The Fabric

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Note: Configure each port to match the topology of each host or target before connecting to the device. The default port configuration is fabric, not private loop. The switch does not auto-sense topology. Connecting the SAN Switch 2/32 to the Fabric Execute the following procedure to connect the SFPs and cables to SAN Switch 2/32 ports as required.

  • Page 47: Verifying Operation

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 4. Connect the cables to the SFPs as appropriate to the fabric topology by positioning each cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the slot in the SFP. See Figure SHR-2574A Figure 16: Inserting a cable into an SFP...

  • Page 48: Installing Multiple Switches Into An Existing San

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Note: HP strongly recommends that you back 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 Chapter 4, “Backing Up Configuration Data and Upgrading Firmware.”...

  • Page 49: Recommendations For Cable Management

    Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 Recommendations for Cable Management HP recommends following these cable management guidelines: Plan cable management before installing the switch in a rack. Leave at least one meter of slack for each port cable (this provides room to remove and replace the switch).
  • Page 50 Installing the SAN Switch 2/32 SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Managing The San Switch 2/32

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 This chapter discusses the following topics: Interpreting LED Activity, page 52 Management Overview, page 58 Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet, page 60 SAN Switch 2/32 Diagnostics, page 63 Field Replaceable Units, page 64 SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: Interpreting Led Activity

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Interpreting LED Activity SAN Switch 2/32 status is determined through the LED activity on the switch. There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, and a flashing light. The lights may be any of the following colors: Green Orange (may be referred to as amber in related documentation) Yellow (appears when both green and orange LED elements are lit)

  • Page 53: Front Panel Led Patterns During Normal Operation

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 5 describes the LEDs on the port side of the switch. Table 5: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation LED Name Color Hardware Recommended Location Location Display Status Action Switch On far No light Switch is off, or Verify switch is on Power/...
  • Page 54 Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 5: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) LED Name Color Hardware Recommended Location Location Display Status Action Port Status Location Slow Port is online but Verify correct flashing segmented, device is green indicating a connected to port, loopback cable or...

  • Page 55: Leds On The Non-Port Side Of The San Switch 2/32

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 5: Front Panel LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) LED Name Color Hardware Recommended Location Location Display Status Action Port Status Alternating Port is bypassed. Reset the port from green and a management orange station or check (continued) configuration of...

  • Page 56: Non-Port Side Led Patterns During Normal Operation

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 6: Non-Port Side LED Patterns During Normal Operation Name Color Hardware Recommended Location Location Display Status Action Port On far No light Switch is off, or Verify switch is on Readiness right when boot is not and has viewing complete, or...
  • Page 57 Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 6: Non-Port Side LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued) Name Color Hardware Recommended Location Location Display Status Action Steady green Power supply is No action providing required. power. Fan Failure On each No light Fan assembly is Verify power either healthy or...

  • Page 58: Management Overview

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Management Overview You can use the management functions built into the SAN Switch 2/32 to monitor the fabric topology, port status, physical status, and other information to aid in performance analysis and system debugging. You can manage the switch using any of the management options listed in Table Note: For information about upgrading the version of Fabric OS installed on the...

  • Page 59: Optional Management Feature - Fabric Manager

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Table 7: Management Options for the SAN Switch 2/32 (Continued) Out-of-band In-band Management Tool Support Support Management server Ethernet or Native inband Serial interface HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 4.2.x Refer to the connection (over HBA Procedures User Guide and the only)

  • Page 60: Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Running Basic Switch Operations Using Telnet This section shows how to run common switch operations via Telnet. Logging into the SAN Switch 2/32 Follow these steps to log in to the SAN Switch 2/32: 1. Open a Telnet connection to the switch. The login prompt is displayed if the Telnet connection successfully found the switch in the network.

  • Page 61: Configuring The Ip And Fibre Channel Address

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 2. At the command line, enter the following command: Password admin An interactive session is opened and you are prompted for configuration values. 3. At the New username prompt, enter a new name for the admin user. You can change the name of the admin user without changing the password.

  • Page 62: Displaying Devices Within The Fabric

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 7. At the Gateway Address prompt, enter the IP address of the gateway system if applicable. Press Enter. The configuration is then committed to the switch firmware. 8. You are prompted either to make the IP address changes active now or at the next reboot.

  • Page 63: Displaying Switch Configuration Settings

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 — hh is the hour; valid values are 00–23. — mm is minutes; valid values are 00–59. — YY is the year; valid values are 00–99. Note: Year values greater than 69 are interpreted as 1970 1999;...

  • Page 64: Additional Diagnostic Tests

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 Additional Diagnostic Tests The SAN Switch 2/32 uses diagnostic tests to help troubleshoot hardware and firmware. The diagnostic tests provided on the switch include tests of internal connections and circuitry, fixed media, and any SFP modules and fiber optic cables in use.

  • Page 65: Fan Assemblies

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 SHR-2580A Power supply #2 Fan assembly containing fans 1,2 Fan assembly containing Power supply #1 fans 5,6 Fan assembly containing fans 3,4 Figure 19: Power supplies and fan assemblies locations The Fabric OS identifies the power supplies as follows, viewing the switch from the non-port side: Power supply #1 is on the right.

  • Page 66: Motherboard Assembly

    Managing the SAN Switch 2/32 SHR-2580A Fan assembly containing fans 3,4 Power supply #2 Fan assembly containing fans 1,2 Fan assembly containing fans 5,6 Power supply #1 Figure 20: Power supplies and fan assemblies locations Each fan assembly contains two fans, identified by Fabric OS as follows, viewing the switch from the non-port side: The fan assembly on the right contains fans #1 and #2.

  • Page 67: Backing Up The Configuration And Upgrading Firmware

    Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrading Firmware This chapter discusses the following topics: Backing Up System Configuration Settings, page 68 Restoring the System Configuration Settings, page 69 Upgrading or Restoring Switch Firmware, page 69 Downloading Firmware from the HP Website, page 70 SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...

  • Page 68: Backing Up System Configuration Settings

    Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrading Firmware Backing Up System Configuration Settings HP strongly recommends saving the configuration after the initial configuration changes and periodically thereafter. FTP must be used on Windows workstations to back up the system configuration. The FTP server must be running before an upload can occur. Use the RSHD service or FTP on a UNIX machine.

  • Page 69: Restoring The System Configuration Settings

    Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrading Firmware Restoring the System Configuration Settings Execute these steps to restore the system configuration settings from a backup. 1. Verify that the RSHD service or the FTP service is running on the host workstation. 2.

  • Page 70: Downloading Firmware From The Hp Website

    Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrading Firmware Downloading Firmware from the HP Website To download the firmware from the HP website, go to http://www.hp.com. This website provides the required loaders and instructions for downloading the firmware to a switch. SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: A Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: Dimensions, page 72 Power Supply Specifications, page 72 Environmental Requirements, page 73 Memory Specifications, page 73 Serial Port Specifications, page 74 SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...

  • Page 72: Dimensions

    Technical Specifications Dimensions Table 8 lists SAN Switch 2/32 dimensions. Table 8: Physical Specifications Dimension Value Height 2.58 in (65.5 mm) Depth 23.06 in (585.6 mm) Width 16.87 in (42.86 cm) Weight (with both power supplies) 35.8 lb (16.2 kg) Power Supply Specifications Table 9 lists power supply specifications.

  • Page 73: Environmental Requirements

    Technical Specifications Environmental Requirements Table 10 lists the environmental ranges that are acceptable when the switch is operating, and the acceptable ranges when the switch is not operating. Table 10: Environmental Requirements Condition Acceptable Range Temperature (operating) 10×C to 40×C Temperature (non-operating) -25×C to 70×C Humidity (operating)

  • Page 74: Serial Port Specifications

    Technical Specifications Serial Port Specifications Note: For dust and ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection, a cover is provided for the serial port and should be kept on the port whenever the serial port is not in use. The serial port can be used to connect to a computer workstation to configure the switch IP address without connecting to the fabric.

  • Page 75: Regulatory Compliance Notices

    Regulatory Compliance Notices This appendix discusses the following topics: FCC EMC Statement (USA), page 76 EMC Statement (Canada), page 76 Germany Noise Declaration, page 76 VCCI EMC Statement (Japan), page 77 BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan), page 77 RRL EMC Statement (Korea), page 77 Laser Safety, page 78...

  • Page 76: Fcc Emc Statement (Usa)

    The end user of this product should be aware that any changes or modifications made to this equipment without the approval of Hewlett-Packard could result in the product not meeting the Class A limits, in which case the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 77: Vcci Emc Statement (Japan)

    Regulatory Compliance Notices VCCI EMC Statement (Japan) BSMI EMC Statement (Taiwan) RRL EMC Statement (Korea) SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...

  • Page 78: Laser Safety

    Regulatory Compliance Notices Laser Safety A. Certification and Classification Information When equipped with native Fibre Channel adapters, this product contains a laser internal to the small form factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver modules. In the USA, the SFP module is certified as a Class 1 Laser product, conforming to the requirements contained in Department Of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulation 21 CFR, Subchapter J.

  • Page 79: Battery Replacement Notice

    Regulatory Compliance Notices Battery Replacement Notice Your switch is equipped with a lithium manganese dioxide, a vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline internal battery or battery pack. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Unless specific replacement instructions are provided as part of this guide, replacement is to be done by an HP authorized service provider using the HP spare designated for this product.
  • Page 80 Regulatory Compliance Notices SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.2.x Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.

  • Page 82: Grounding Methods

    Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ±...

  • Page 83: Glossary

    glossary Glossary This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. Glossary AL_PA Arbitrated Loop Physical Address; a unique 8-bit value assigned during loop initialization to a port in an arbitrated loop. Alias Address Identifier An address identifier recognized by a port in addition to its standard identifier.
  • Page 84 Glossary Bandwidth The total transmission capacity of a cable, link, or system. Usually measured in bps (bits per second). May also refer to the range of transmission frequencies available to a network. See also Throughput. BB_Credit Buffer-to-buffer credit; the number of frames that can be transmitted to a directly connected recipient or within an arbitrated loop.
  • Page 85 Glossary Community (SNMP) A relationship between a group of SNMP managers and an SNMP agent, in which authentication, access control, and proxy characteristics are defined. See also SNMP. Connection Initiator A port that has originated a Class 1 dedicated connection and received a response from the recipient.
  • Page 86 Glossary EIA Rack A storage rack that meets the standards set by the Electronics Industry Association. Enabled Zone Configuration The currently enabled configuration of zones. Only one configuration can be enabled at a time. End-to-end Flow Control Governs flow of class 1 and 2 frames between N_Ports. See also EE_Credit. Error As applies to Fibre Channel, a missing or corrupted frame, time-out, loss of synchronization, or loss of signal (link errors).
  • Page 87 Glossary FL_Port Fabric Loop Port; a port that is able to transmit under fabric protocol and also has arbitrated loop capabilities. Can be used to connect an NL_Port to a switch. FLOGI Fabric Login; the process by which an N_Port determines whether a fabric is present, and if so, exchanges service parameters with it.
  • Page 88 Glossary GBps GigaBytes per second (1,062,500,000 bytes/second). Host Bus Adapter; the interface card between a server or workstation bus and the Fibre Channel network. 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.
  • Page 89 Glossary 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. Management Information Base;...
  • Page 90 Glossary Phantom Address An AL_PA value that is assigned to an device that is not physically in the loop. Also known as phantom AL_PA. A twenty-bit public address created for an 8-bit loop device to allow public devices to access it. Phantom Device A device that is not physically in an arbitrated loop, but is logically included through the use of a phantom address.
  • Page 91 Glossary Public Device A device that can log into the fabric and support 20-bit addresses (or has 20-bit phantom addresses created for it by the switch). Public Loop An arbitrated loop that includes a participating FL_Port, and may contain both public and private NL_Ports.
  • Page 92 Glossary Single Mode The fiber optic cabling standard that corresponds to distances of up to 10 km between devices. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. An internet management protocol that uses either IP for network-level functions and UDP for transport-level functions, or TCP/IP for both. Can be made available over other protocols, such as UDP/IP, because it does not rely on the underlying communication protocols.
  • Page 93 Glossary Transmission Character A 10-bit character encoded according to the rules of the 8B/10B algorithm. Transmission Word A group of four transmission characters. Trap (SNMP) The message sent by an SNMP agent to inform the SNMP management station of a critical error.
  • Page 94 Glossary Zone Configuration A specified set of zones. Enabling a configuration enables all zones in that configuration. Zone A set of devices and hosts attached to the same fabric and configured as being in the same zone. Devices and hosts within the same zone have access permission to others in the zone, but are not visible to any outside the zone.

  • Page 95: Index

    index equipment symbols text symbols AC power cords cooling requirements audience authorized reseller, HP automatic self-discovery diagnostic tests about displaying the fabric wide device count back panel displaying the installed feature licenses description of displaying the system configuration settings document backing up configuration settings conventions batteries...
  • Page 96 Index getting help network addresses network addressing hardware rails and rail mounting physical dimensions of switch hardware features port help, obtaining configurable types serial port authorized reseller speed storage website port settings technical support POST Hyperterminal POST results power maximum capability requirements illustrations Power On Self-Test...
  • Page 97 Index rubber feet rubber mounting feet verifying operation voltage selecting an operating location warning serial port rack stability cabling pinouts symbols on equipment specifications websites setting network addressing HP storage via serial port weight, switch setting the switch date and time SFPs shipping carton contents 20, zoning summary...
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