HP STORAGEWORKS 2/16V SAN, STORAGEWORKS 4/32B SAN User Manual

Installation

Guide

HP StorageWorks

SAN Switch 2/8V

2/16V and 2/16N

Product Version: 4.2.x

Second Edition (April 2004)

Part Number: AA–RVULB–TE

This user guide provides procedures for setting up, configuring, and managing the SAN Switch
2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V, and 2/16N models.

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SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide
Second Edition (April 2004)
Part Number: AA–RVULB–TE

contents

About this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Text Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Equipment Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rack Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HP Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HP Storage Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HP Authorized Reseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SAN Switch 2/8V and 2/16 Switches Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SAN Switch Licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Port Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Nonport Side of SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ISL Trunking Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Supported (Optional) Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Optional Hardware Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Contents

2 Installing the SAN Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Items Included with the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Shipping Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Installation and Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Electrical Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing a Stand-Alone SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing a SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N Into an EIA Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Selecting an Operating Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cooling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the Switch in a Rack Using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cabling and Configuring the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Recommendations for Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Items Required for Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Configuring the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Create a Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power Up the Switch and Log In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Set the IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Create an Ethernet Connection and Log In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Modify the Fibre Channel Domain ID (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Install the SFP Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Connect the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Verifying Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Backing Up Your Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

3 Managing the SAN Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Powering the Switch On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Interpreting LED Activity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

LED Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

LED Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

System and Power LED Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Port LED Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Ethernet LED Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

POST and Boot Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Interpreting POST Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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4 Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Maintaining the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N. . . . . . . . . 70

Installing an SFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Removing an SFP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Diagnostic Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

A Regulatory Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

FCC EMC Statement (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

EMC Statement (Canada). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

EMC Statement (European Union). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Germany Noise Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

VCCI EMC Statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

RRL EMC Statement (Korea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Battery Replacement Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

B Electrostatic Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Grounding Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

C Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Data Transmission Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Fibre Channel Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Serial Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Weight and Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Memory Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Supported SFPs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Facility Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Supported HBAs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

System Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Figures

1 Port Side of SAN Switch 2/8V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2 Port Side of the SAN Switch 2/16V and 2/16N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Trunking groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4 Shipping carton contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5 Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet). . . 35

6 Installing the rear mounting brackets (HP System/e rack-left rear upright) . . . . . . . . . . 36

7 Installing the outer rails (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

8 Assembling the outer rails (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet) . . . . . . . . . . . 38

9 Assembling the outer rails (HP System/e cabinet). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

10 Assembling the inner rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

11 Assembling the inner rails on a SAN Switch with plenum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

12 Installing the switch into a rack (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet) . . . . . . . 43

13 Installing the switch into a rack (HP System/e cabinet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

14 Connecting the serial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

15 Connecting the power cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

16 Connecting the Ethernet cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

17 SAN Switch 2/8V LED locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

18 SAN Switch 2/16V LED locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

19 Installing or removing an SFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Tables

1 Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 SAN Switch 2/8V port side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 SAN Switch 2/16V and 2/16N port side components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 Orderable Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

5 Shipping Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6 Rack Mount Kit rails and rail mounting hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

7 Number of screws required to assemble the inner rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

8 SAN Switch 2/8V LED Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

9 SAN Switch 2/16V LED Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

10 System LED Patterns During Normal Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

11 Port LED Patterns During Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

12 Ethernet LED Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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13 Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

14 Laser Data Transmission Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

15 Power Supply Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

16 Switch specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

17 Memory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

18 Facility Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

19 Environmental Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

20 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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about this

guide

This installation guide provides information to help you configure the HP
StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V, and SAN Switch 2/16N.

Note: Throughout this guide, information about the SAN Switch 2/16V is applicable

to the SAN Switch 2/16N, unless otherwise noted.

“About this Guide” topics include:

■ Overview, page 10

■ Conventions, page 11

■ Rack Stability, page 14

About this Guide

About this Guide

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About this Guide

Overview

This section covers the following topics:

■ Intended Audience

■ Related Documentation

Intended Audience

This book is intended for use by system administrators and technicians who are
experienced with the following:

■ Configuration aspects of customer Storage Area Network (SAN) fabric

■ Customer host environment, such as Microsoft Windows or IBM AIX

■ Web Tools graphical user interface (GUI) for confinguring the switches

through a supported web browser

Related Documentation

Documentation, including white papers and best practices documents, is available
via the HP website. Please go to:

http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html

To access SAN Switch related documents:

.

1. Locate the Networked storage section of the web page.

2. Under Networked storage, go to the By type subsection.

3. Click SAN infrastructure. The SAN infrastructure page displays.

4. Locate the Fibre Channel Switches section.

5. Locate the B-Series Fabric subsection, then go to the Entry-level subsection.

6. Select SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V or SAN Switch 2/16N. The

switch overview page displays.

7. Go to the product information section, located on the far right side of the

web page.

8. Click technical documents.

9. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the applicable documents.

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Conventions

Conventions consist of the following:

■ Document Conventions

■ Text Symbols

■ Equipment Symbols

Document Conventions

The document conventions included in Tabl e 1 apply in most cases.

Table 1: Document Conventions

Cross-reference links Blue text: Figure 1
Key and field names, menu items,

buttons, and dialog box titles
File names, application names, and text

emphasis
User input, command and directory

names, and system responses (output
and messages)

Variables <monospace, italic font>
Web site addresses Blue, underlined sans serif font text:

About this Guide

Element Convention

Bold

Italics

Monospace font
COMMAND NAMES are uppercase

monospace font unless they are case
sensitive

http://www.hp.com

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Text Symbols

The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the
following meanings.

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow

directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or death.

Caution: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions

could result in damage to equipment or data.

Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points

of information.

Equipment Symbols

The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware for which this guide
pertains. They have the following meanings.

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 of personal injury from electrical shock

hazards, do not open this enclosure.

Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a network
interface connection.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the

equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors
into this receptacle.

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Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. Contact with
this surface could result in injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from a hot component,

allow the surface to cool before touching.

Power supplies or systems marked with these symbols indicate the
presence of multiple sources of power.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical

shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power
from the power supplies and systems.

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 of personal injury or damage to the

equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manually handling material.

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Rack Stability

Rack stability protects personnel and equipment.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the

equipment, be sure that:

■ The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

■ The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

■ In single rack installations, the stabilizing feet are attached to the rack.

■ In multiple rack installations, the racks are coupled.

■ Only one rack component is extended at any time. A rack may become

unstable if more than one rack component is extended for any reason.

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Getting Help

If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized
service provider or access our web site:

HP Technical Support

Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the following
HP web site:
of origin.

Note: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

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

http://www.hp.com

http://www .hp.com/support/

About this Guide

.

. From this web site, select the country

■ Operating system type and revision level

■ Detailed, specific questions

HP Storage Web site

The HP web site has the latest information on this product, as well as the latest
drivers. Access storage at:

http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html

select the appropriate product or solution.

HP Authorized Reseller

For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller:

■ In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.

■ In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.

■ Elsewhere, see the HP web site for locations and telephone numbers:

http://www .hp .com

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.

. From this web site,

15

About this Guide

16 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

Overview

The SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N are Fibre
Channel Gigabit switches that support link speeds up to 2 Gb/sec. They can
operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the only switch in a fabric.

The SAN Switch 2/16N is identical to the 2/16V; however, the SAN Switch 2/16N
includes a full-fabric license.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, functionality and features for the 2/16V are applicable

to the 2/16N throughout this guide.

This chapter provides the following information:

■ SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Features, page 18

■ Switch Characteristics, page 20

■ ISL Trunking Groups, page 22

■ Supported (Optional) Features, page 23

1

17SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

Overview

SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Features

The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N provide the following features:

■ Air-cooled 1U chassis. The chassis can be installed as a stand-alone unit or

mounted in a standard Electronic Industries Association (EIA) 19 in.
(48.26 cm) cabinet.

■ 8 or 16 Fibre Channel ports, with the following characteristics:

— Automatic negotiation to the highest common speed of all devices

connected to port.

— Port interfaces compatible with small form factor pluggable (SFP)

transceivers, both short wavelength (SWL) and long wavelength (LWL).

— Universal and self-configuring ports: capable of becoming an F_Port

(fabric enabled), FL_Port (fabric loop enabled), or E_Port (expansion
port).

■ 8 or 16 short wavelength SFP transceivers (optional).

■ One RS-232 serial port, designed to connect to a DTE port.

■ One 10/100 Mb/sec Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector.

■ One (SAN Switch 2/8V) or two (SAN Switch 2/16V) built-in power supplies.

■ The following light-emitting diodes (LEDs):

— Power status
—System status
— Ethernet status
— Port status and port speed for each port

SAN Switch 2/8V and 2/16 Switches Comparison

The basic difference between the SAN Switch 2/8V and the SAN Switch 2/16V is
the number of ports: the SAN Switch 2/8V contains 8 ports, while the SAN
Switch 2/16V contains 16. The SAN Switch 2/8V contains only 1 power supply
while the SAN Switch 2/16V has built-in redundancy and contains 2 power
supplies; thus, the SAN Switch 2/16V also weighs more.

The SAN Switch 2/16V can operate indefinitely on either one of its power
supplies.

18 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

SAN Switch Licensing

The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N are switches based on existing HP product lines
but with limits placed on the number of domains that can be used.

■ The SAN Switch 2/8V comes configured from the factory with a 2-domain

fabric license. Customers can purchase a full-fabric license.

■ The SAN Switch 2/16V comes configured from the factory with a 2-domain

fabric license. Customers can purchase a 4-domain fabric license or a
full-fabric license.

■ The SAN Switch 2/16N comes configured from the factory with a full-fabric

license.

The SAN Switch 2/8V and 2/16V products can be upgraded by purchasing an
optional license; refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures 4.2x User
Guide to learn how to upgrade a license.

To determine the type of licensing your SAN Switch 2/8V or SAN Switch 2/16V
run, use use the licenseshow command.

switch:root> licenseshow
XXXnnXXnXnnXXX:
Fabric Watch license
Release v4.2 license
XXXnnXXnXnnXXX:
Zoning license
XXXnnXXnXnnXXX:
Web license
XXXnnXXnXnnXXX:
2 Domain Fabric license

Overview

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Overview

Switch Characteristics

The next few sections describe the physical characteristics of the SAN Switch
2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N and some important requirements for proper operation.

Port Side

You can see the physical differences between the SAN Switch 2/8V and the SAN
Switch 2/16V switches in the following figures. The most noticeable difference is
the number of ports. Figure 1 shows the port side of the SAN Switch 2/8V, and

Figure 2 shows the port side of the SAN Switch 2/16V.

All LEDs are on the port side of the switch: the nonport side is used for serial
number labeling and to allow the free flow of air. The SAN Switch enclosures
have forced-air cooling, with the fans pushing the air from the nonport side of the
chassis through the enclosure, and exhausting to the port side.

A complete description of the locations and interpretations of these LEDs can be
found at “Interpreting LED Activity” on page 59.

4

3
7

6

0018a

100-240 VAC 1.0A 47-63Hz

IOIOI

321

!

0

152

4

Figure 1: Port Side of SAN Switch 2/8V

Tabl e 2 lists the SAN Switch 2/8V port side components.

Table 2: SAN Switch 2/8V port side components

Number Description

1 AC power receptacle
2 Ethernet port
3 Serial port
4 FC ports (8)

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Overview

As shown in Figure 2, the SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N has twice
the number of ports and a second AC power receptacle.

4321

!

100-240 VAC 1.0A 47-63Hz 100-240 VAC 1.0A 47-63Hz

IOIOI

0
4

152

3
7

6

8
12

91310

11
15

14

5

Figure 2: Port Side of the SAN Switch 2/16V and 2/16N

Note: The SAN Switch 2/16N has the same characteristics as the 2/16V.

Tabl e 3 lists the SAN Switch 2/16V port side components.

Table 3: SAN Switch 2/16V and 2/16N port side components

Number Description

1 AC power receptacle
2 Ethernet port
3 Serial port
4 FC Ports (16)
5 Second AC power receptacle

0020a

Nonport Side of SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N

The nonport side of the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N is used solely for air
flow and for serial number labels. There are two labels on the rear of the chassis;
both contain a serial number label for the switch; the left label also contains the
2/8V and 2/16V MAC address and WWN.

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Overview

ISL Trunking Groups

If your SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N switch is licensed for ISL trunking,
use the trunking groups available on the switch.

The Fibre Channel ports are numbered from left to right, color-coded into groups
of four to indicate the groups of ports that can be used in the same interswitch link
(ISL) trunking group. The trunking groups are the two or four sets of four ports at
the top or at the bottom of the group, as shown in Figure 3.

0

1

4

5

3

2

7

6

8

9

12

13

11

10

15

14

Figure 3: Trunking groups

Note: ISL Trunking is optional software that allows you to create trunking groups of ISLs

between adjacent switches. For more information about trunking, refer to the

StorageWorks Features 4.2x User Guide

.

HP

22 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

Supported (Optional) Features

The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N support the following optional software
that can be activated with the purchase of the corresponding license key.

Note: The SAN Switch 2/16N comes configured from the factory with a full-fabric

license, Advanced Zoning and Web Tools features. If you purchased a SAN Switch
2/16N power pack, it also includes the following optional software.

■ ISL Trunking

■ Fabric Watch

■ Advanced Performance Monitoring

■ Extended Fabrics

■ Remote Switch

For information on any of these features, refer to the HP StorageWorks Features

4.2x User Guide.

Overview

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Overview

Optional Hardware Kits

Tabl e 4 lists optional hardware kits that support of the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and

2/16N

.

Table 4: Orderable Hardware

Accessory Part Number

Short wavelength SFP A6515A* or 300834-B21**
Long wavelength SFP, 10 km A6516A* or 300835-B21**
Long wavelength SFP, 35 km 300836-B21**
2m LC-to-LC Fibre Channel (fc) cable C7524A*
2m LC-to-LC multi-mode fc cable 221692-B21**
16m LC-to-LC fc cable C7525A*
5m LC-to-LC multi-mode fc cable 221692-B22**
50m LC-to-LC fc cable C7526A*
15m LC-to-LC multi-mode fc cable 221692-B23**
200m LC-to-LC fc cable C7527A*
30m LC-to-LC multi-mode fc cable 221692-B26**
50m LC-to-LC multi-mode fc cable 221692-B27**
2m LC-to-SC fc cable C7529A*
2m LC-to-SC multi-mode fc cable 221691-B21**
16m LC-to-SC fc cable C7530A*
5m LC-to-SC multi-mode fc cable 221691-B21**
15m LC-to-SC multi-mode fc cable 221691-B23**
30m LC-to-SC multi-mode fc cable 221691-B26**
50m LC-to-SC multi-mode fc cable 221691-B27**
SC female to SC female adapter C7534A*
2m LC male to SC male adapter kit C7534A*

* premerger HP part number
** premerger Compaq part number

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Installing the SAN Switch

This chapter provides the following information:

■ Items Included with the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N, page 26

■ Installation and Safety Considerations, page 29

■ Installing a Stand-Alone SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N, page 31

■ Installing a SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N Into an EIA Cabinet, page 32

■ Cabling and Configuring the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N, page 47

■ Items Required for Installation, page 48

2

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Items Included with the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N

The following items are included with the standard shipment of the SAN Switch
2/8V, 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N. When you open the product packaging,
verify that these items are included in the package and that no damage has
occurred during shipping:

■ One SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V or SAN Switch 2/16N includes:

— One cabinet-mountable 1U chassis designed to be mounted in a 19 inch

cabinet space, with forced-air cooling that flows from the non-port side of
the switch to the port side.

— 8 or 16 Fibre Channel ports, compatible with SFP transceivers, SWL and

LWL.
— One RS-232 serial port (DB-9 connector).
— One IEEE-compliant RJ-45 connector for use with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

or in-band.
— LEDs as described in “LED Location” on page 60.
— The SAN Switch 2/8V comes with one fixed power supply and built-in

fans. The SAN Switch 2/16V comes with two fixed power supplies and

built-in fans.
— A real-time clock (RTC) with a 10-year battery.
— Plenum, part number 5697-4919

■ An accessory kit containing:

— One or two grounded 6 ft. (1.8 m.) country-specific power cords,

depending on the number of power supplies installed in the switch.
— One or two grounded 10 ft. (3.0 m.) PDU power cords depending on the

number of power supplies installed in the switch.
— One 10 ft. (3.0 m.) RS-232 serial cable; if necessary, convert this RS-232

cable to an RJ-45 connector by removing the adapter on the end of the

cable.
— One HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit, with instructions.
—The HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V and 2/16V Installation Guide

(this document).

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Shipping Carton Contents

Figure 4 shows the shipping carton contents.

1

Installing the SAN Switch

3

4

5

2

6

0011a

Figure 4: Shipping carton contents

Note: Throughout the rest of this guide, examples in figures show the SAN Switch

2/16V, unless otherwise noted.

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Tabl e 5 lists the contents included with your SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N.

Table 5: Shipping Carton Contents

Item Number Description

1 One set of HP StorageWorks SAN Switch product

documentation including Read Me First document,
Installation Guide, Safety Guides, User License and
Warranty

2 One HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch

2/16V, or SAN Switch 2/16N.

3 One standard AC power cord, and one PDU cord for the

SAN Switch 2/8V. The SAN Switch 2/16V includes two
AC power cords and two PDU cords (not shown).

4 One RS-232 Serial cable
5 Rail assemblies and hardware:

■ (2) rear mounting brackets

■ A right inner rail and a right outer rail

■ A left inner rail and a left outer rail

6 Rack Mount hardware pouch:

■ (14) #8-32 x 3/16-inch Phillips pan-head screws

with thread lock for the SAN Switch 2/32 only

■ (14) #8-32 x 5/16-inch pan-head SEMS screws for

use with the SAN Switch 2/8, SAN Switch 2/8V,
SAN Switch 2/16, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN
Switch 2/16N.

■ (10) #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screw

with captive star lock washer

■ (8) #10 alignment washer

■ 8) #10 adapter washer

■ (2) 1/4-20 hex nut with captive star lock washer

■ (2) 1/4-inch flat washer

Plenum (Not shown) Part number 5697-4919

28 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

Installation and Safety Considerations

You can install the SAN Switch 2/8V or 2/16V using one of the following
methods:

1. As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface.

2. In an Electronic Industries Association (EIA) cabinet using a sliding rail rack
mount kit, which is provided with the switch.

Electrical Considerations

For successful installation and operation of the switch, ensure that the following
electrical requirements are met. For power supply information, refer to “Technical

Specifications” on page 87.

■ 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

electrical rating on the switch nameplate.

Installing the SAN Switch

Environmental Considerations

■ At a minimum, adequate cooling requires that you install the switch with the

non-port side, which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle.

■ Verify that a minimum of 24 cubic ft./minute of air flow is available to the air

intake vents on the nonport side of the switch.

■ Verify that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 40° C (104° F) while

the switch is operating.

■ If installing the switch in a cabinet:

— The cabinet must be a standard EIA cabinet.
— Plan a cabinet space that is 1 rack unit (1.75 inches; 4.45 cm) high, 19

inches (48.3 cm) wide, and at least 30 inches (76.2 cm) deep.

— Ground all equipment in cabinet through a reliable branch circuit

connection and maintain ground at all times. Do not rely on a secondary
connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip.

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— Ensure that airflow and temperature requirements are met on an ongoing

basis, particularly if the switch is installed in a closed or multicabinet
assembly.

— Verify that the additional weight of the switch does not exceed the

cabinet’s weight limits or unbalance the cabinet in any way.

— Secure the cabinet to ensure stability in case of unexpected movement,

such as an earthquake.

30 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

Installing the SAN Switch

Installing a Stand-Alone SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N

To install the SAN Switch as a stand-alone unit, follow the procedure described
here:

1. Unpack the switch and verify that all items listed on “Shipping Carton

Contents” on page 27 are present and undamaged.

2. Apply the adhesive rubber feet. Applying the rubber feet in the switch helps
prevent the switch from sliding off the supporting surface.

a. Clean the indentations at each corner of the bottom of the switch to ensure

that they are free of dust or other debris that might lessen the adhesion of
the feet.

b. With the adhesive side against the chassis, place one rubber foot in each

indentation and press into place.

3. Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.

4. Provide power to the switch as described in “Powering the Switch On and

Off” on page 58.

Caution: Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is

correctly set. For instructions on how to set the IP address, see “Cabling and

Configuring the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N” on page 47.

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Installing the SAN Switch

Installing a SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N Into an EIA Cabinet

The rack mount kit can be installed in two ways:

■ To allow the port side of the switch to slide out of the exhaust-air side of the

cabinet.
In this installation, the port side of the switch is flush with the edge of the

cabinet.

■ To allow the nonport side of the switch to slide out the cool-air side of the

cabinet.
In this installation, the port side of the switch is set 3 in. (7.62 cm.) back from

the edge of the cabinet, allowing a more gradual bend in the fiber optic cables.

Follow the installation instructions in the following sections.

Selecting an Operating Location

To ensure correct operation of the switch, the location must meet the following
requirements:

■ Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the

electrical rating on the switch nameplate.

■ An air flow of at least 300 cubic feet per minute, available in the immediate

vicinity of the switch.

■ If installing the switch in the HP 10000 Series, or comparable EIA cabinet:

— All equipment installed in the cabinet should have a reliable branch

circuit ground connection, and should not rely on a connection to a branch
circuit, such as a power strip.

— The cabinet should be balanced and the installed equipment should be

within the cabinet’s weight limits. Ensure the cabinet is mechanically
secured to insure stability in the event of an earthquake.

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 are flowing in the same front-to-back
direction.

32 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

Note: HP highly recommends mounting the switch in a cabinet or rack so that the fans

reside in the front of the cabinet, and the ports (cables) reside in the rear of the cabinet.

Follow these guidelines to ensure proper air flow, and prevent component
overheating:

■ To ensure adequate cooling, install the switch with the non-port side,

■ Verify a minimum of 47 cubic feet/minute (79.8 cubic meters/hour) of air

■ Verify that the ambient air temperature does not exceed 40° Celsius

Power Requirements

The AC power source must meet these 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

Installing the SAN Switch

which contains the air intake vents, facing the cool-air aisle.

flow is available to the air intake vents on the non-port side of the switch.

(104° Fahrenheit) while the switch is operating.

Caution: Do not block air vents. The switch uses ambient air for cooling.

■ Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the

electrical rating on the switch nameplate

■ Voltage capability of 85–264 VAC

■ Input voltage frequency of 47–63 Hz

■ Power capability of 75 W minimum

33SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

Installing the SAN Switch

Installing the Switch in a Rack Using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit

This section provides instructions for installing the switch in an HP System/e
cabinet, or in an HP 10000 series cabinet using the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch
Rack Mount Kit supplied with your switch. The Rack Mount Kit installation
requires one technician to install a SAN Switch.

Note: The Rack Mount Kit installation requires one technician.

The following items are required to install the switch in a cabinet:

■ SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V or SAN Switch 2/16N

■ Power cables

■ #2 Phillips screwdriver

■ 7/16-inch wrench or socket

The SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit rails and rail mounting hardware listed in

Tabl e 6:

Table 6: 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

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Table 6: Rack Mount Kit rails and rail mounting hardware (Continued)

Item Description

(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
SEMS screw for use with the SAN
Switch 2/8, SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN
Switch 2/16, SAN Switch 2/16V and
SAN Switch 2/16N (screw not shown
here).

(10) #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head
screw with captive star lock washer

(8) #10 alignment washer

(8) #10 adapter washer

(2) 1/4-20 hex nut with captive star lock
washer

(2) 1/4-inch flat washer

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Caution: For proper air flow, the SFP media side of the SAN Switch 2/8V or

SAN Switch 2/16V must face the rear of the rack. This mounting allows air to
enter from the front of the rack and to exhaust at the rear of the rack, similar to
other rack-mounted equipment. This prevents switch overheating, which may
cause it to fail.

36 SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Installation Guide

Installing the SAN Switch

To install the switch in a rack:

1. Check contents of the shipping carton to verify all the required parts and
hardware are available.

2. Choose a mounting location in the rack for the switch.

3. Attach the rear mounting brackets to the rear rack uprights by completing one
of the following steps:

— For an HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet, assemble each of the

two brackets with (2) #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws with
captive star lock washers and (2) #10 adapter washers as shown in

Figure 5.

Figure 5: 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 (2) #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips pan-head screws and (2) #10
alignment washers as shown in Figure 6.

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Installing the SAN Switch

Figure 6: 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 with

and

Left

.

Right

4. Assemble the outer rails by completing the following steps:

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a. Attach the left outer rail and the right outer rails to the rear mounting

brackets using (2) 1/4-20 hex nuts with captive star lock washers attached
loosely as shown in Figure 7. Don’t tighten them. The nuts will be
tightened later in step 8 on page 46.

Figure 7: Installing the outer rails (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet)

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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.
Then 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 left rail. See Figure 8.

Figure 8: Assembling the outer rails (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet)

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— 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. See Figure 9.

Figure 9: Assembling the outer rails (HP System/e cabinet)

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5. Determine the number of #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips pan-head SEMS screws

Table 7: Number of screws required to assemble the inner rails

SAN Switch 2/16V,
SAN Switch 2/16N

SAN Switch 2/8V 10

6. For the SAN Switch 2/16V, complete step a on page 43. For the SAN Switch

Note: The mounting holes in the inner rails are marked with 32, 16, and 8. When

mounting the SAN Switch 2/8V or SAN Switch 2/16V, use the mounting holes labelled
8 when installing the inner rails on the switch.

required to assemble the inner rails by referring to Tab le 7.

Switch Number of #8-32 x 5/16-inch Screws

10

2/8V, complete step b on page 44.

Caution: Do not use any screws other than the fourteen that are provided. Use

of any longer lengths can cause damage to internal components.

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. The rails must match up—right inner
with right outer and left inner with left outer. Note that the SAN Switch mounts in the
rack with its front, the port side, facing the back of the rack. The rear of the switch, the
AC side, faces the front of the rack.

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a. Assemble the two inner rails (one on each side) to the switch using the

appropriate number (from step 5 on page 42) of #8-32 x 5/16-inch
Phillips pan-head SEMS screws as shown in Figure 10.

Note: The rail kit provides fourteen #8-32 x 5/16-inch screws for assembling the inner

rails. Each switch requires a different number of these screws. For example, Figure 10
shows the an inner rail being attached to the SAN Switch 2/16V with five screws.
Attaching both inner rails requires ten screws.

0012a

Figure 10: Assembling the inner rails

Note: For factory integration only, tighten the #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips pan-head

SEMS screws

and torque between 6 to 8 inch-pounds.

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Note: The plenum is a required part of this installation when the SAN switch 2/8V,

SAN switch 2/16V or 2/16N are installed in an HP 9000 or 10000 serires, System/e
or comparable EIA cabinet.

The plenum allows air to dissipate at the rear of the rack, preventing overheating. If the
Plenum is not pre-installed, refer to step b on page 44 for instructions.

b. For the SAN Switch 2/8V, assemble the two inner rails (one on each side)

to the switch and plenum using the appropriate number (from step 5 on
page 42) of #8-32 x 5/16-inch Phillips pan-head SEMS screws as shown
in Figure 11.

1

2

0013a

Figure 11: Assembling the inner rails on a SAN Switch with plenum

The components in Figure 11 include:

1

2

Plenum
Switch

7. Insert the switch with the attached inner rails into the outer rails.

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Note: This step applies to both the HP 10000 series, System/e cabinet or comparable

EIA cabinets.

Figure 12: Installing the switch into a rack (HP 10000 series or comparable EIA cabinet)

Insert the switch into the rack and install (2) #10-32 x 1/2-inch Phillips
pan-head screws with captive star lock washers with one on each side. See

Figure 12 and Figure 13.

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Figure 13: Installing the switch into a rack (HP System/e cabinet)

8. Tighten the nuts installed in step a on page 39 of step 4 on page 39. See

Figure 7 on page 39.

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.

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Cabling and Configuring the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N

The SAN Switch 2/8V or 2/16V must be configured to ensure correct operation
within a network and fabric. For instructions about configuring the switch to
operate in a fabric containing switches from other vendors, refer to the HP
StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures 4.2x User Guide.

For more information about the commands used in this procedure, refer to the HP
StorageWorks Fabric OS 4.2.x Command Reference Guide.

Recommendations for Cable Management

The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile load
and 1.2 inches with no tensile load.

Cables can be organized and managed in a variety of ways: for example, using
cable channels on the sides of the cabinet or patch panels to minimize cable
management. Following is a list of recommendations:

■ Plan for rack space required for cable management before installing the

switch.

■ Leave at least 3.28 ft. (1 m.) of slack for each port cable. This provides room

to remove and replace the switch, allows for inadvertent movement of the
rack, and helps prevent the cables from being bent to less than the minimum
bend radius.

■ If you are using ISL Trunking, consider grouping cables by trunking groups.

The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements, as
described in the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Features 4.2.x User Guide.

■ For easier maintenance, label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to

which they are connected.

■ Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the

LEDs.

■ Do not use tie wraps on fiber optic cables, because the wraps are easily

overtightened and can damage the optic fibers. HP recommends using Filcrow
wraps.

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Items Required for Installation

The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN Switch
2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V for use in a network and fabric:

■ SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V installed and connected to a power

source

■ Workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal

■ Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address

■ Serial cable (provided)

■ Ethernet cable

■ SFP transceivers and compatible cables, as required

■ Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration (optional)

Configuring the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N

Follow the steps described in the next sections to configure your SAN Switch
2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N for use:

1. Create a Serial Connection, page 49

2. Power Up the Switch and Log In, page 50

3. Set the IP Address, page 51

4. Create an Ethernet Connection and Log In, page 52

5. Modify the Fibre Channel Domain ID (Optional), page 53

6. Install the SFP Transceivers, page 54

7. Connect the Cables, page 54

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Create a Serial Connection

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Before you can begin configuring the switch, you must create a connection via the
serial port. To create a serial connection:

1. Insert the provided serial cable into the serial port on the switch.

2. Connect the serial cable to an RS-232 serial port on the workstation
(Figure 14).

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If the serial port on the workstation uses an RJ-45 connector instead of an
RS-232, remove the adapter on the end of the serial cable and insert the
exposed RJ-45 connector into the RJ-45 serial port on the workstation.

3. Disable any serial communication programs running on the workstation.

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4. Open a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC or
TERM in a UNIX environment) and configure the application as follows:

■ In a Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT environment:

Bits per second 9600

Databits 8

Parity None

Stop bits 1

Flow control None

■ In a UNIX environment, type the following string at the prompt:

tip /dev/ttyb -9600

Power Up the Switch and Log In

Once a serial connection is established, provide power to the switch; power is
supplied to the switch as soon as the first power supply is connected and powered
on:

1. Connect the power cords to both power supplies and power sources
(Figure 15).

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Figure 15: Connecting the power cords

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2. After POST is complete, verify that the System Status and Power Status LEDs

3. Using a serial connection, when the terminal emulator application stops

4. Log in using the administrative account; the logon is “admin” and the default

Set the IP Address

Replace the default IP address and related information with the information
provided by your network administrator:. By default, the IP address is set to

10.77.77.77.

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To protect against AC failure, connect the power cords to outlets on separate
circuits. Ensure that the cords have a minimum service loop of six inches
available at the connection to the switch and are routed to avoid stress.

The power supply LED lights up green, and the switch begins running Power
On Post Test (POST). POST should complete and the switch will complete
the boot process in about three minutes.

are green.

reporting information, press Enter to display the login prompt.

password is “password”. Up to two simultaneous admin sessions and four
user sessions can be created. For details, refer to the

HP StorageWorks Fab ric

OS Procedures 4.2x User Guide and the Fabric OS 4.2.x Command Reference
Guide.

1. Type ipaddrset at the terminal emulator application prompt.

2. Type the requested information as prompted.
Example:

switch:admin> ipaddrset
Ethernet IP Address [192.168.1.1]:10.32.53.47
Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]:255.255.240.0
Fibre Channel IP Address [0.0.0.0]:
Fibre Channel Subnetmask [0.0.0.0]:
Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]:10.32.48.1
Set IP address now? [y = set now, n = next reboot]:y
IP address being changed...
Committing configuration...Done.
switch:admin>

3. Optionally, verify that the address was correctly set by entering the
ipaddrshow command at the prompt.

4. Record the IP address on the label clearly displayed on the port side of the
chassis.

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5. If the serial port is no longer required, log out of the serial console, remove the
serial cable, and replace the safety plug in the serial port.

Note: Any time the port is not in use, the safety plug should be installed to protect it

from foreign material.

Create an Ethernet Connection and Log In

Use these steps to create an Ethernet connection.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port and to the workstation or to an
Ethernet network containing the workstation (Figure 16).

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After this connection is made, the switch can be accessed remotely, by
command line or by Advanced Web Tools. Ensure that the switch is not being
modified from any other connections during the remaining steps.

2. Log in to the switch by telnet, using the admin account.

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Modify the Fibre Channel Domain ID (Optional)

If desired, you can modify the Fibre Channel domain ID. The default Fibre
channel domain ID is domain 1. If the switch is not powered on until after it is
connected to the fabric and the default Fibre channel domain ID is already in use,
the domain ID for the new switch is automatically reset to a unique value. If the
switch is connected to the fabric after is has been powered on and the default
domain ID is already in use, the fabric segments.

The domain IDs that are currently in use can be determined using the fabricshow
command. The number of domains is determined by your domain fabric licensing.

To modify the domain ID:

1. Disable the switch by typing switchdisable.

2. Type configure. This prompts display sequentially; type a new value or press
Enter to accept each default value.

3. At the Fabric Parameters prompt, type Y and press Enter:

Fabric parameters (yes, y, no, n): [no] y

4. Enter a unique domain ID, such as the domain ID used by the previous switch,
if still available:

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Domain: (1..239) [1] 3

5. Complete the remaining prompts or press Ctrl+D to accept the remaining
default settings.

6. Re-enable the switch by entering the switchenable command.

7. Optionally, specify any custom status policies:
a. Enter the switchstatuspolicyset command at the prompt. This command

sets the policy parameters that determine the overall switch status.

b. Customize the status policies as desired.

To deactivate the alarm for a particular condition, enter 0 at the prompt for that
condition.

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Install the SFP Transceivers

The SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N do not ship with SFP transceivers, these
are a saleable option.

Use the following procedure to install the SFP transceivers into the Fibre Channel
ports. A list of supported SFPs can be found in “Technical Specifications” on
page 87.

The ports selected for use in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For
a list of these requirements, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Features

4.2.x User Guide.

To install SFP transceivers:

1. Position a transceiver so that it is oriented correctly and insert it into a port
until the latching mechanism clicks. The transceivers are keyed to ensure
correct orientation. If a transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is
correctly oriented.

For instructions specific to the type of transceiver, refer to the transceiver
manufacturer’s documentation.

2. Repeat for the remaining ports, as required.

Connect the Cables

Caution: The minimum bend radius for a 50-micron cable is 2 inches under

full tensile load, and 1.2 inches with no tensile load.

Because they are easily overtightened, tie wraps are not recommended for
optical cables.

Connect the cables to the transceivers:

1. The cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. Orient a cable
connector so that the key (ridge on one side of connector) aligns with the slot
in the transceiver and insert cable into transceiver until latching mechanism
clicks. If a cable does not install easily, ensure it is correctly oriented. For
instructions specific to cable type, refer to the cable manufacturer’s
documentation.

2. Repeat for the remaining transceivers, as required.

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The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list of
these requirements, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Features 4.2.x User

Guide.

Verifying Configuration

After completing the configuration, use the LEDs and commands to verify that the
configuration has been accepted:

1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are functional. For information
about LED patterns, refer to “Interpreting LED Activity” on page 59.

2. Verify the correct operation of the SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V
by entering the switchshow command from the workstation. This command
provides information about the switch and port status.

3. Verify the correct operation of the SAN Switch 2/8V and SAN Switch 2/16V
in the fabric by entering the fabricshow command from the workstation. This
command provides general information about the fabric.

Backing Up Your Configuration

HP recommends regular backups to ensure that a recent configuration is available
for downloading to a replacement switch, if required. For specific instructions
about how to back up the configuration, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS
Procedures 4.2x User Guide.

Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server by entering the configupload
command and following the prompts. This command uploads the switch
configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a replacement
switch, if necessary.

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This chapter provides the following information:

■ Powering the Switch On and Off, page 58

■ Interpreting LED Activity, page 59

■ LED Location, page 60

■ LED Patterns, page 62

■ POST and Boot Specifications, page 65

■ Interpreting POST Results, page 66

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Powering the Switch On and Off

To apply power to the SAN Switch 2/8V or SAN Switch 2/16V, connect at least
one power cable to an AC receptacle on the switch and to a power source. The
switch runs POST (power-on self-test) by default each time it is powered on, reset,
or rebooted, and requires as long as 3 minutes.

To end the flow of power to the SAN Switch 2/8V or SAN Switch 2/16V, remove
the power cord from the power source.

Note: Removing all power from the switch triggers a system reset. All devices are

returned to their initial state the next time the switch is powered on.

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Interpreting LED Activity

System activity and status can be determined through the activity of the LEDs on
the switch.

There are three possible LED states: no light, a steady light, and a flashing light.
The steady lights and flashing lights can be green or amber.

The LEDs flash any of these colors during boot, POST, or other diagnostic tests.
This is normal and does not indicate a problem unless the LEDs do not indicate a
healthy state after all boot processes and diagnostic tests are complete. A healthy
state is indicated by a steady green light. See Ta ble 10 on page 62 for details about
LED activity.

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LED Location

All 2/8V and 2/16V LEDs are located on the port side. They include:

■ Switch Status

■ Power

■ Port Status

■ Port Speed

■ Ethernet

Figure 17 shows the port side of the SAN Switch 2/8V, paying special attention to

the LEDs. Figure 17 shows the port side of the SAN Switch 2/16V.

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Tabl e 8 lists the LEDs locations.

Table 8: SAN Switch 2/8V LED Locations

Component Description

1

2

3

Ethernet LEDs
System and Power LEDs
Port LEDs

The 2/8V and 2/16V switches are physically similar except for the number of
ports—and related port LEDs—and the second AC power receptacle.

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All LEDs are on the port side of the switch. Figure 18 shows the location of these
LEDs. See “LED Patterns” on page 62 for details about interpreting LEDs.

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Tabl e 9 lists the LEDs locations.

Table 9: SAN Switch 2/16V LED Locations

Component Description

1

2

3

Ethernet LEDs
System and Power LEDs
Port LEDs

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LED Patterns

Tabl e 10 and Ta ble 11 summarize LED location, color, and meaning of the 2/8V

and 2/16V LEDs, as well as any recommended user response.

System and Power LED Patterns

The system and power LED patterns are shown in Table 10 .

Table 10: System LED Patterns During Normal Operation

LED Name,

Location

System
Status and
Power
Status

At right of
serial port
on bottom

LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action

No light Switch is off, boot is not

complete, or boot failed.

Steady green Switch is on and power

supplies are functioning
properly.

Slow-flashing
green
(on 1 second,
off 1 second)

One or both of the following
are true:

One or more environmental
ranges are exceeded.

Error log contains one or
more port diagnostic error
messages.

Verify that switch is on and
has completed booting.

No action required.

Check environmental
conditions, error log, Port
Status LEDs, transceivers,
cables, and loopback
plugs.

Correct error condition.
Clear error log.
Rerun diagnostics to verify

fix.

Amber One failed power supply in

the SAN Switch 2/16V

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No action required, but
failure of the remaining
power supply will cause the
switch to fail.

Port LED Patterns

Each port has two LEDs: a port speed and a port status indicator. Table 11 shows
the LED location, color, and meaning for these port LEDs.

Table 11: Port LED Patterns During Normal Operation

LED Name,

Location

Port Status
Below ports

on left

LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action

No light No light or signal carrier

(transceiver or cable)
detected.

Steady green Port is online (connected

to external device) but has
no traffic.

Slow-flashing
green

(on 1
second, off 1
second)

Fast-flashing
green

Port is online but
segmented, indicating a
loopback cable or
incompatible switch.

Port is in internal loopback
(diagnostic).

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Check transceiver and cable.

No action required.

Verify that the correct device
is connected to port and that
the switch and port settings
are correct.

No action required.

Port Status
Below ports

on left

(on 1/4
second, off
1/4 second)

Flickering
green

Steady
amber

Slow-flashing
amber
(on 1
second, off 1
second)

Port is online with traffic
flowing through port.

Port is receiving light or
signal carrier, but is not yet
online.

Port is disabled as the
result of diagnostics or
portDisable command.

If all ports are
slow-flashing amber, the
switch could be disabled.

No action required.

No action required.

Enable the port: use the
portEnable command; refer
to HP StorageWorks Fabric
OS Reference for more
information.

If all ports are slow-flashing
amber, enable the switch
(switchEnable command).

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Table 11: Port LED Patterns During Normal Operation (Continued)

LED Name,

Location

Port Speed
Below ports

on right

LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action

Fast-flashing
amber
(on 1/4
second, off
1/4 second)

Alternating
green and
amber

No light Port is

Steady green Port is

Port is faulty. Check the Port Status LEDs,

error log, transceiver, and
cable or loopback plug.

Clear the error log.
Rerun the diagnostics to

verify that the error condition
is fixed.

Port is bypassed. Check configuration of Fibre

Channel loop.

No action required.
transmitting/receiving at 1
Gb/sec.

No action required.
transmitting/receiving at 2
Gb/sec.

Ethernet LED Patterns

Each Ethernet port has two LEDs, described in Tab le 12 .

Table 12: Ethernet LED Patterns

LED Name,

Location

Ethernet
speed

Below port on
right

Ethernet link
Below port on

right

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LED Color Status of Hardware Recommended Action

No light
Steady green

Amber
Blinking

green

Port speed is 10 Mb/sec
Port speed is 100 Mb/sec

Link is valid
traffic

No action required.

No action required.

POST and Boot Specifications

When the switch is turned on or rebooted, the switch performs POST. Total boot
time with POST is a minimum of 3 minutes.

POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by using fastboot. For more
information about this command, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS
Reference.

POST

The success/failure results of the diagnostic tests that run during POST can be
monitored through the error log or the command line interface.

POST includes the following steps:

1. Preliminary POST diagnostics are run.

2. Operating system is initialized.

3. Hardware is initialized.

4. Diagnostic tests are run on several functions, including circuitry, port
functionality, memory, statistics counters, and serialization.

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Boot

Boot completes in approximately 3 minutes if POST is run. In addition to POST,
boot includes the following steps after POST is complete:

1. Universal port configuration is performed.

2. Links are initialized.

3. Fabric is analyzed, and if any ports are connected to other switches, the switch
participates in a fabric configuration.

4. Switch obtains a domain ID and assigns port addresses.

5. Unicast routing tables are constructed.

6. Normal port operation is enabled.

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Interpreting POST Results

POST is a system check that is performed each time the switch is powered on,
rebooted, or reset. During POST, the LEDs flash different colors. Any errors that
occur during POST are listed in the error log.

To determine that POST completed successfully and whether or not any errors
were detected:

1. Verify that the switch LEDs indicate that all components are healthy. See

Tabl e 11 on page 63 for description and interpretation of LED patterns. If one

or more LEDs do not display a healthy state, verify that the LEDs on the
switch are not set to “beacon”; use the switchshow command.

2. Verify the switch prompt displays on the terminal of a computer workstation
connected to the switch. If there is no switch prompt when POST completes,
press Enter. If the switch prompt still does not display, try opening another
telnet session or accessing through another management tool. If this is not
successful, the switch did not successfully complete POST; contact your
switch supplier for repair.

3. Review the switch system log for errors. Any errors detected during POST are
written to the system log, accessible through the errshow command.

For information about all referenced commands, and on accessing the error log,
refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures 4.2x User Guide. For
information about error messages, refer to the HP StorageWorks Diagnostic and
System Error Messages 4.2.x Reference Manual.

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Backing Up the Configuration and Upgrade Firmware

Once your SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or 2/16N is installed and configured, you can
monitor the health of the fabric as well as maintain the switch health. This chapter
provides the following information:

■ SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Management Features, page 68

■ Maintaining the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch

2/16N, page 70

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SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N Management Features

Using any of the management tools built into the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V or
2/16N listed in Tabl e 13, you can monitor fabric topology, port status, physical
status, and other information used for performance analysis and system
debugging.

When running IP over Fibre Channel, these management tools must be run on
both HBA and switch and must be supported by both HBA and HBA driver. For a
list of HBAs supported by the SAN Switch 2/8V, 2/16V and 2/16N, contact your
HP representative.

Table 13: Management Options

Management Tool

Command line interface
Up to two admin sessions and four user sessions

simultaneously. For more information, refer to the HP

StorageWorks Fabric OS Procedures 4.2x User Guide and the
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS 4.2.x Command Reference
Guide.

Advanced Web Tools
For information, refer to the HP StorageWorks Advanced Web

Tools 4.2x User Guide.
Standard SNMP applications

For information, refer to the HP StorageWorks MIB 4.2x
Reference Guide.

Management server
For more information, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS

Procedures 4.2x User Guide and the HP StorageWorks Fabric
OS 4.2.x Command Reference Guide.

A management station connected to one switch via Ethernet can also be used to
manage other switches connected to the first switch via Fibre Channel. To do so,
set the fibre channel gateway address of each of the other switches to be managed
to the Fibre Channel IP address of the first switch. The gateway address of the first
switch should be set to what ever the gateway address is for the subnet that the
first switch resides on.

Out-of-Band

Support

Ethernet or
serial
connection

Ethernet
connection

Ethernet
connection

Ethernet
connection

In-Band
Support

IP over Fibre
Channel

IP over Fibre
Channel

IP over Fibre
Channel

Native
in-band
interface
(over HBA
only)

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For example:

Management Station First Switch Second Switch Third Switch
Ethernet 192.168.1.09 192.168.1.10 204.1.1.11 204.1.1.12
FCIP 192.168.65.09 192.168.65.10 192.168.65.11 192.168.65.12
Gateway 192.168.1.10 any not self 192.168.1.10 192.168.1.10

The disadvantage of this method is the management station can not address
anything but the switches.

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Maintaining the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N

The SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N switches do
not require any regular physical maintenance; they were designed to minimize the
chance of failure.

Ensure that the environmental conditions, described in “Technical Specifications”
on page 87, are met. This helps prevent failure of the switch due to distress or
abuse.

Installing an SFP

If your switch did not come with installed SFPs, or you are replacing older ones,
follow these instructions to install your SFP:

1. Making sure that the bale (wire handle) is in the unlocked position, and place
the SFP in the correctly oriented position on the port, as shown in Figure 19
on page 71.

2. Slide the SFP into the port until you feel it click into place and close the bale.

In some cases you might need to remove an SFP transceiver, either because it is no
longer needed or because you must replace it.

To remove SFP transceivers:

1. Press and hold the cable release, as shown in Figure 19 on page 71.

2. Remove the cable from the transceiver.

3. Pull the bale (wire handle) to release the transceiver.

4. Grasping it by the bale, gently but firmly pull the transceiver out of the port.

Caution: If the SFP you are removing does not have a bale, use a small

implement such as a screwdriver to press the release trigger beneath the port.
Non-baled SFPs can be damaged by the removal process and are not
recommended. See “Optional Hardware Kits” on page 24 for a list of
supported SFPs and devices.

5. Repeat this procedure for the remaining ports as required.

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Figure 19 shows the SFP installation and removal steps.

Cable

Release

SAN Switch

1

FC Ports

Bale

SFP

3

1
0

0

­2
4

0
V

A
C

1.
0

A

4
7

­6

3
H

z

IO

!

I

O

I

2

scale: 1/8" = 1"

SFP

4

4.004

Figure 19: Installing or removing an SFP

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Removing an SFP

In some cases you might need to remove an SFP transceiver, either because it is no
longer needed or because you must replace it.

To remove SFP transceivers:

1. Press and hold the cable release, as shown in Figure 19 on page 71.

2. Remove the cable from the transceiver.

3. Pull the bale (wire handle) to release the transceiver.

4. Grasping it by the bale, gently but firmly pull the transceiver out of the port.

Caution: If the SFP you are removing does not have a bale, use a small

implement such as a screwdriver to press the release trigger beneath the port.
Non-baled SFPs can be damaged by the removal process and are not
recommended. Refer to the
for a list of supported SFPs and devices.

5. Repeat this procedure for the remaining ports as required.

HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference Guide

Diagnostic Tests

In addition to POST, Fabric OS includes diagnostic tests to help troubleshoot the
hardware and the firmware. This includes tests of internal connections and
circuitry, fixed media, and the transceivers and cables in use.

The tests are implemented by command, either through a telnet session or through
a terminal set up for a serial connection to the switch. Some tests require the ports
to be connected by external cables, to allow diagnostics to verify the
serializer/deserializer interface, transceiver, and cable.

All diagnostic tests are run at link speeds of both 1 Gb/sec and 2 Gb/sec.

Caution: Diagnostic tests can temporarily lock the transmit and receive speed

of the links during diagnostic testing.

For information about specific diagnostic tests, refer to the HP StorageWorks
Fabric OS Procedures 4.2x User Guide.

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Regulatory Compliance Notices

This appendix covers the following topics:

■ FCC EMC Statement (USA), page 74

■ EMC Statement (Canada), page 75

■ EMC Statement (European Union), page 76

■ European Union Notice, page 77

■ Germany Noise Declaration, page 78

■ VCCI EMC Statement (Japan), page 79

■ RRL EMC Statement (Korea), page 80

■ Laser Safety, page 81

■ Battery Replacement Notice, page 83

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FCC EMC Statement (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense. 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.

The Regulatory Series Number is HSTNM-N001

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EMC Statement (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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EMC Statement (European Union)

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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European Union Notice

Products bearing the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the
R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European
Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations):

■ EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference

■ EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11)—Electromagnetic Immunity

■ EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2)—Power Line Harmonics

■ EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3)—Power Line Flicker

■ EN 60950 (IEC 60950)—Product Safety

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Regulatory Compliance Notices

Germany Noise Declaration

Schalldruckpegel Lp = 46.1 dB(A)Am Arbeitsplatz (operator position) Normaler
Betrieb (normal operation) Nach ISO 7779:1999 (Typprüfung)

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VCCI EMC Statement (Japan)

Regulatory Compliance Notices

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RRL EMC Statement (Korea)

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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. The certification is indicated by a label
on the metal SFP housing.

Outside the USA, the SFP is certified as a Class 1 Laser product conforming to
requirements contained in IEC 825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994, including
Amendment 11:1996.

The SFP includes the following certifications:

■ UL Recognized Component (USA)

■ CSA Certified Component (Canada)

■ TUV Certified Component (European Union)

■ CB Certificate (Worldwide)

The following figure shows the Class 1 information label that appears on the metal
housing of the SFP.

Regulatory Compliance Notices

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 21 CFR(J)

B. Product Information
Each communications port consists of a transmitter and receiver optical

subassembly. The transmitter subassembly contains internally a semiconductor
laser diode in the wavelength of either 850 nanometers (shortwave laser) or 1310
nanometers (longwave laser).

Class 1 Laser products are not considered hazardous.

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C. Usage Restrictions
Failure to comply with these usage restrictions may result in incorrect operation of

the system and points of access may emit laser radiation above the Class 1 limits
established by the IEC and U.S. DHHS.

WARNING: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein or in the laser product’s installation guide
may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the risk of exposure to
hazardous radiation: Do not try to open the module enclosure. There are no
user-serviceable components inside. Do not operate controls, make
adjustments, or perform procedures to the laser device other than those
specified herein. Allow only HP Authorized Service technicians to repair the
unit.

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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.
Replacement is to be done by an HP authorized service provider using the HP
spare designated for this product. For more information about battery replacement
or proper disposal, contact your HP authorized reseller or your authorized service
provider.

WARNING: Your switch contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, a

vanadium pentoxide, or an alkaline battery. There is risk of fire and burns if
the battery is not handled properly. To reduce the risk of personal injury:

— Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
— Do not expose to temperatures higher than 140°F (60°C).
— Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of

in fire or water.

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of with the
general household waste. Please use the public collection system for recycling or
proper disposal or return them to HP, your authorized HP partners, or their agents.

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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. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device

To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:

■ Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe

containers.

■ Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at

static-free workstations.

■ Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their

containers.

■ Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.

■ Always make sure you are properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive

component or assembly.

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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 ± 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper
ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.

■ Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the

straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor
mats.

■ Use conductive field service tools.

■ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an
HP authorized reseller install the part.

Note: For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product

installation, contact your HP authorized reseller.

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Technical Specifications

This appendix provides the following information:

■ Data Transmission Ranges, page 88

■ Fibre Channel Port Specifications, page 89

■ Serial Port Specifications, page 90

■ Power Supply Specifications, page 91

■ Weight and Physical Dimensions, page 92

■ Memory Specifications, page 93

■ Facility Requirements, page 95

■ Environmental Requirements, page 96

■ Supported HBAs, page 97

■ System Specifications, page 98

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Data Transmission Ranges

Tabl e 14 provides the data transmission ranges for different cable types and port

speeds.

Table 14: Laser Data Transmission Ranges

Port Speed Cable Short Wavelength Long Wavelength

1 Gb/sec 50µ 1,640 ft. (500 m.) n/a
1 Gb/sec 62.5µ 984 ft.(300 m.) n/a
1 Gb/sec 9µ n/a 6.2 miles (10 km) Optional Long Wave

SFPs are required.
2 Gb/sec 50µ 984 ft.(300 m.) n/a
2 Gb/sec 62.5µ 492 ft.(150 m.) n/a
2 Gb/sec 9µ n/a 6.2 miles (10 km) without an HP

Extended Fabrics license; 50 to 100 km

with a HP Extended Fabrics license.

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Fibre Channel Port Specifications

The Fibre Channel ports in the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN
Switch 2/16N are compatible with SWL and LWL SFP transceivers. The strength
of the signal is determined by the type of transceiver in use.

The ports meet all required safety standards. For more information about these
standards, see “Regulatory Compliance Notices” on page 73.

The ports are capable of operating at 2.125 Gb/sec or 1.0625 Gb/sec, and are able
to autosense the highest speed of which all attached devices are capable.

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Serial Port Specifications

The serial port is located on the port side of the switch. It is a three-wire RS-232
port with a DB-9 male connector, designed to connect to a DTE port.

Note: To provide dust and ESD protection, keep the safety plug on the serial port

whenever the 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. The serial port’s parameters
are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.

The port requires a straight (extension) serial cable with a female 9-pin
subminiature-D connector. Only pins 2, 3, and 5 are supported.

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Power Supply Specifications

The power supplies are universal and capable of functioning worldwide without
using voltage jumpers or switches. They meet IEC 61000-4-5 surge voltage
requirements and are autoranging in terms of accommodating input voltages and
line frequencies. Each power supply has its own built-in fan for cooling, pushing
the air toward the port side of the switch. Power supplies are not removable.

Tabl e 15 lists the power supply specifications.

Table 15: Power Supply Specifications

Specification Value

Outlet Correctly wired and earth-grounded
Maximum output from each power

supply

Maximum system power
consumption

Input voltage 100 - 240 VAC (nominal 80% efficiency),

Input line frequency 47 - 63 Hz
Harmonic distortion Active power factor correction per

BTU rating SAN Switch 2/8V: 120 BTU

Inrush current SAN Switch 2/8V: 20A

Input line protection Fused in both hot and neutral lines

SAN Switch 2/8V: 50 watts, with fans
operating
SAN Switch 2/16V: 75 watts, with fans
operating

90 - 264 watts (depending on transceiver
vendor)

autoranging

IEC1000-3-2

SAN Switch 2/16V: 266 BTU

SAN Switch 2/16V: 25A, each line input

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Weight and Physical Dimensions

Tabl e 16 lists the weight and physical dimensions.

Table 16: Switch specifications

SAN Switch 2/16V and

SAN Switch 2/8V

Height 1.69 in (4.29 cm) 1.69 in (4.29 cm)
Width 16.87 in (42.85 cm) 16.87 in (42.85 cm)
Depth 12.10 in (30.734 cm) 12.10 in (30.734 cm)
Weight 8.2 lb (3.72 kg) with no

media installed

SAN Switch 2/16N

9.4 lb (4.27 kg) with no
media installed

Fixed-Rail Kit

2.6 lb (1.18 kg)

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Memory Specifications

Memory specifications are shown in Tab le 17 :

Table 17: Memory Specifications

Memory Type Install Memory

Main Memory (SDRAM) 128 MB
Kernel Flash 16 MB
Boot Flash 512 KB
Compact Flash 256 MB

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Supported SFPs

SFPs that have been tested and are known to work with the SAN Switch 2/8V,
SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N. See “Optional Hardware Kits” on
page 24 for a list of supported SFPs. Do not use non-supported SFPs, as these can
affect switch operability. They might not fit correctly and could void your
warranty.

For a complete list of supported devices, contact your local HP Representative.

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Facility Requirements

To ensure correct operation of the switch, the facility where the switch is in use
must meet the following requirements shown in Table 18:

Table 18: Facility Requirements

Type Requirements

Electrical Primary AC Input 100-240 VAC, 1.5A, 47-63 Hz (SAN Switch 2/8V)

and 100-240 VAC, 2.0A, 47-63 Hz (SAN Switch 2/16V); switch
autosenses input voltage

Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the
electrical rating on the switch nameplate

Circuit protected by a circuit breaker and grounded in accordance with
local electrical codes

See Ta bl e 2 0 on page 98 for details

Thermal A minimum air flow of 24 cubic ft/minute available in the immediate

vicinity of the switch

Cabinet (when
rack-mounted)

Ambient air temperature not exceeding 40
switch is operating

One rack unit in a 19-in. (48.3 cm.) cabinet
All equipment in cabinet grounded through a reliable branch circuit

connection
Additional weight of switch must not exceed the cabinet’s weight limits
Cabinet must be secured to insure stability in case of unexpected

movement, such as an earthquake

° C (104° F) while the

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Environmental Requirements

To ensure proper operation, the switch must not be subjected to environmental
conditions beyond those for which it was tested. The ranges specified in Ta ble 19
list the acceptable environment for both operating and non-operating conditions.

Table 19: Environmental Requirements

Acceptable Range During

Condition

Temperature -10° to +40° C (12° to 122° F) -50° to 100° C (-122° to

Humidity 20% to 85% RH non-condensing,

at 40

°C, with maximum gradient of

10% per hour

Altitude 0 to 10,000 ft (3 km) above sea

level

Shock 20 G, 6 ms duration, half sine wave 15 G, 12-18 ms duration,

Vibration 0.5 G, 5-500 Hz
Air flow Normal: 24 cubic ft/minute

1 fan failed remaining running at
high speed): 30 cfm

All fans running at high speed: 44
cfm

Note: The 0° - 40° Celsius range applies to the ambient air temperature at the air

intake vents on the nonport side of the switch. The temperature inside the switch can be
up to 75° Celsius during switch operation.

Operation

Acceptable Range During

Non-operation

212

° F)

10% to 85% RH
noncondensing, at 70° C

0 to 39,370 ft (12 km) above
sea level

trapezoid

2.0 G, 5-500 Hz

None required

If the internal temperature range exceeds the operating ranges of the components, the
LEDs, error messages, and Fabric Watch alerts will indicate a problem. Enter the
tempshow or Fabric Watch commands to view temperature status.

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Supported HBAs

For a list of HBAs that have been tested and are known to work with the SAN
Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch 2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N, contact your local HP
Representative.

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System Specifications

Tabl e 20 lists the system specifications for the SAN Switch 2/8V, SAN Switch

2/16V and SAN Switch 2/16N.

Table 20: General Specifications

Specification Description

Configurable port types F_Port, FL_Port, and E_Port
System architecture Nonblocking shared-memory switch
System processor PPC405GP, 200 MHz CPU
ANSI Fibre Channel protocol FC-PH (Fibre Channel Physical and Signalling Interface

standard)
Modes of operation Fibre Channel Class 2, Class 3, Class F
Fabric initialization Complies with FC-SW 5.0
FC-IP (IP over Fibre

Channel)

Complies with FC-IP 2.3 of FCA profile

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Aggregate switch I/O

64 Gb/sec if all 16 ports running at 2 Gb/sec, full duplex
bandwidth

Port-to-port latency Less than 2 microseconds with no contention

(destination port is free)
EMC (electromagnetic

compatibility)

Emissions

An operating SAN Switch 2/8V or SAN Switch 2/16V

conforms to the emissions requirements specified by the

following regulations:

FCC Rules & Regulations, Part 15 subpart B, Class A

CISPR22 Class A

EN55022 Class A

VCCI Class A ITE

AS/NZS 3548 Class A

CNS13438 Class A

ICES-003 Class A

Immunity

IEC 61000-4-2 Severity Level 3 for Electrostatic

Discharge

IEC 61000-4-3 Severity Level 3 for Radiated Fields

IEC 61000-4-4 Severity Level 3 for Fast Transients

IEC 61000-4-5 Severity Level 3 for Surge Voltage

IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted Emissions

IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Variations

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