
The GBIC modules and MMF optical cables are not provided with the
hub. If you need to obtain them, contact your authorized Compaq service
representative.
4.2.1 Installing the Hub
Ensure that you place the hub within 500 meters of the member systems
(with KGPSA-CA PCI-to-Fibre Channel adapter) and the HSG80 array
controllers.
The SWXHB-07 hub can be placed on a flat, solid surface or, when configured
in the DS-SWXHX-07 rack mount kit, part number 242795-B21, the hub
can be mounted in a 48.7 cm (19-inch) rackmount installation. (One rack
kit holds two hubs.) The hub is shipped with rubber feet to prevent marring
the surface.
When you plan the hub location, ensure that you provide access to the GBIC
connectors on the back of the hub. All cables plug into the back of the hub.
For an installation, at a minimum, you have to:
1.
Place the hub on an acceptable surface or install it in a rack.
2.
Install one or more GBIC modules. Gently push the GBIC module into
an available port on the hub until you feel the GBIC module click into
place. The GBIC module has a built-in guide key that prevents you from
inserting it incorrectly. Do not use excessive force.
3.
Connect the optical fiber cables. To do this, plug one end of an MMF
cable into one of the GBIC modules installed in the hub. Attach an
MMF cable for all active port connections. Unused ports or improperly
seated GBIC modules remain in loop bypass and do not affect the
operation of the loop.
4.
Attach the other end of the MMF cable to either the KGPSA-CA adapter
or to the HSG80.
5.
Connect power to the hub using a properly grounded outlet. Look at the
power indicator on the front of the hub to make sure that it powered on.
For more installation information, see the Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7
Installation Guide.
4.2.2 Determining the Hub Status
Because the SWXHB-07 hub is not a manageable unit, look at the LED
indicators to make sure that the hub is operating correctly. The LED
indicators will be particularly useful after you have connected the hub to the
KGPSA-CA host adapters and the HSG80 controller. However, you can use
the LEDs now to verify that the GBIC connectors are installed correctly.
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