•
Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables away from the LEDs.
CAUTION:
Do not use tie wraps on fiber optic cables because wraps are easily
overtightened and can damage the optical fibers.
•
Use Velcro straps to secure and organize fiber optic cables.
Items required for installation
Obtain the following:
•
8-Gb SAN Switch installed and connected to a power source
•
A workstation with an installed terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal
•
Unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address
•
Serial cable (supplied with switch)
•
Ethernet cable
•
SFP transceivers and compatible cables, as required
NOTE:
For FCoE Converged Network Switches, both HPE-branded FC SFPs and CEE
10-GbE SFPs are required. FC SFP+ transceivers are required for 8-Gb/s performance;
copper cables must be HPE-branded.
•
Access to an FTP server to back up the switch configuration (optional)
Installing the switch as a standalone device
To install the switch as a standalone unit:
1.
Unpack the switch, and verify that all items listed in
Shipping carton contents (page 24)
are
present.
2.
Locate the four rubber feet in the accessory box.
3.
Apply the adhesive rubber feet to the switch. The rubber feet help 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 can 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.
4.
Place the switch on a flat, sturdy surface.
5.
Apply power to the switch as described in
Powering on the 8-Gb SAN Switch (page 38)
.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the switch to the network until the IP address is set. See
the switch IP address (page 39)
Installing the switch using the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit
This section describes the use of the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit (part number A7511A) ro rack
mount SAN switches and routers.
Use the SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit for installations in the following HPE StorageWorks custom
racks only:
•
HPE 9000 Series Rack
•
HPE 10000 Series Rack
Items required for installation
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