Setup guide

Workstation Connections

Topics in this chapter:

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Understanding the Diagrams on page 15

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Cabling for 2- and 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapters on page 16

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HP z800 on page 16

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HP xw8600 on page 17

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HP xw9400 on page 18

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HP xw8400 on page 20

Understanding the Diagrams

The diagrams in this chapter illustrate the fibre channel connections on the back panel of the workstation,

and the corresponding connection on the storage enclosure. Note the following about the diagrams:

■ If both 2-loop and 4-loop configurations are available for a workstation, both are illustrated in the same

diagram. If you are configuring a 2-loop configuration, ignore the connections for the second storage

assembly. For an explanation of 2-loop and 4-loop configurations, and “first storage assembly” and

“second storage assembly” references, see About 2-Loop and 4-Loop Configurations on page 23.

■ Labels for fibre channel ports correspond to the default port numbers assigned by the operating system.

For example, on a 4-port fibre channel adapter, the left-most port is port 1 and the right-most port is

port 4; the corresponding labels on the diagram are “FC Loop 1” and “FC Loop 4”.

■ The diagrams in this chapter illustrate only one fibre channel adapter or fibre channel adapter combination

per workstation. In cases where the diagram does not reflect your fibre channel adapter configuration,

refer to Cabling for 2- and 4-Port Fibre Channel Adapters on page 16 to determine which ports to connect

to storage.