IBM SAN32M1, Installation And Service Manual

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Task 1: Verify installation requirements
Verify the following requirements are met prior to switch and
management server installation. Ensure:
• A site plan is prepared, configuration planning tasks are
complete, planning considerations are evaluated, and related
planning checklists are complete. Refer to the IBM Products in a
SAN Environment Planning Manual for information.
Task 15: Verify switch-to-management server
communication. Optional 105
Task 16: Configure PFE Key (optional). Optional - configure if a feature key is ordered by the
customer. 106
Task 17: Configure management server (optional). Required if the management server is installed. 109
Task 18: Set switch date and time. Optional 124
Task 19: Configure SAN32M1 Element Manager
applications. Required 126
Task 20: Configure switch operating parameters Use to set parameters on the switch through the
Configure Switch Parameters dialog box. 128
Task 21: Configure fabric operating parameters Use to set parameters on the switch through the
Configure Fabric Parameters dialog box. 131
Task 22: Configure open trunking Optional (only available if the Open Trunking feature
is installed). 152
Task 23: Test remote notification (optional). Optional - perform this task to change default settings
or customize switch operation. 152
Task 24: Back up configuration data. Required 153
Task 25: Configure the switch from the SANpilot Interface
(optional). Optional 157
Task 26: Cable Fibre Channel Ports. Required 186
Task 27: Connect Switch to a Fabric Director (Optional). Optional - perform this task to connect the switch to a
fabric. 187
Table 6
Installation task summary (Continued)
Task Number and description Required or optional Page