2 Setup
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The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch kit contains:
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Brocade 16 Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Quick Start Instructions
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One of the following switch models:
Brocade 16Gb/16-ports enabled SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch Pwr Pk+ HP BladeSystem c-Class
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HP Read Me First document
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HP End User License Agreement letter
Installation and safety considerations
The 16Gb SAN Switch installs in the I/O bays in the rear of the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
See the appropriate BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for specific enclosure
requirements.
Installing multiple switches
If you do not have a DHCP server connected to the OA, install and configure one 16Gb SAN
Switch at a time. This is required so that Ethernet IP address conflicts do not occur with duplicate
default Ethernet IP addresses.
IMPORTANT:
DHCP is enabled by default on this switch. In cases where DHCP is available, IP
address conflicts do not occur, simplifying multiple switch installations. See
. See also the most current documentation for interconnects and other HP BladeSystem
c-Class components at the HP website:
http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects
Each switch must be assigned a unique Ethernet IP address during configuration. Once the default
Ethernet IP address on the 16Gb SAN Switch has been changed, you may install additional 16Gb
SAN Switches in the enclosure.
See the appropriate HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for help identifying
your specific enclosure setup, available connections, and power requirements.
Electrical considerations
The 16Gb SAN Switch requires 35 watts, provided by the enclosure. No other power requirement
or provision exists.
Environmental considerations
Ensure proper cooling and ventilation by verifying the following:
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The air vents on the enclosure are not blocked or restricted.
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The ambient air temperature at the front of the enclosure does not exceed 35°C (95°F) while
the switch is operating.
IMPORTANT:
The dust covers that ship with your 16Gb SAN Switch must be inserted into any
ports where SFPs are not installed, to help contain air flow in the BladeSystem chassis.
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