Installing the SAN Switch 2/16
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SAN Switch 2/16 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide
4. Set the switch Domain Address using the
configure
command to the next
unused domain in the SAN. The default domain setting is 1.
Note:
If a switch boot failure occurs, the switch must be taken offline for repair or
replacement. Contact your HP Technical Support for assistance.
5. Power off the new switch and connect one Fibre Channel cable from the SAN
to the new switch.
Next Steps
Specific tasks remain to be completed before the switch is fully operational and
manageable with the equipment in your network. These tasks and the associated
tools are described in the remaining documents shipped with the product on the
documentation CD-ROM.
Setting QuickLoop Mode on Ports
The default configuration for a port is fabric mode. QuickLoop is used to connect
private hosts to private storage using the Fibre Channel network. A QuickLoop
zone, connecting two switches, may be used to expand the number of private hosts
and storage connected. An entire switch can be set to operate in QuickLoop mode
using the
qlEnable
telnet command. A port on a switch operating in Mixed
mode can be set to or removed from QuickLoop using the telnet commands
qlPortEnable
and
qlPortDisable
. See the HP StorageWorks QuickLoop
Fabric Assist Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide for more details.
Setting Up Speed Negotiation
The switch ports can operate at three different speed levels: auto-sensing mode, 1
Gbps mode, or 2 Gbps mode. Use the telnet command
switchCfgSpeed
to set
the speed level for all ports in a switch. Use the
portCfgSpeed
to set the speed
level for a single port. Depending on your environment you may need to force a
port to use a specific speed level. Auto negotiation may not be supported by the
