HP B-series 16 Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class installation instructions (5697-2589, September 2013)

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Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for

HP BladeSystem c-Class Quick

Start Instructions

Printed in the U.S.

*5697-2589*

HP Part Number: 5697-2589

Published: September 2013

Edition: 1

Overview

Read these instructions to install the Brocade 16Gb SAN

Switch in HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures.

NOTE: The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch refers

to Brocade Fibre Channel switch modules

compatible with the HP BladeSystem c-Class only.

Kit contents

The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch kit contains:

• Brocade 16 Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem

c-Class Quick Start Instructions

• One of the following switch models:

Brocade 16Gb/16-ports enabled SAN Switch

for HP BladeSystem c-Class

◦

◦ Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch

HP BladeSystem c-Class

◦ Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch

Pwr Pk+ HP BladeSystem c-Class

• HP Read Me First document

• HP End User License Agreement letter

• China ROHS substance table

Figure 1 Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem

c-Class

2. External FC ports1. Midplane connector

4. Unit ID (UID), Health LED, and

Status LEDs

3. Installation handle

5. Reset button

Additional information

See the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure setup and

installation guide, provided with your enclosure, for

more information on the association between the server

mezzanine bays and the enclosure interconnect bays.

For example, where you install the mezzanine card

determines where you need to install the Brocade 16Gb

SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class.

For additional component information on other

interconnect modules, visit the following HP websites:

http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects

http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation

16Gb SAN Switch connection identification

Figure 2 (page 1) shows the Brocade 16Gb SAN

Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class external ports.

Figure 2 External ports

2. Trunk Group B1. Trunk Group A

3. User port number

NOTE: See the HP BladeSystem c-Class

enclosure setup and installation guide, provided

with your enclosure, for specific information on

BladeSystem c-Class enclosure internal port

mapping.

Install the 16Gb SAN Switch

For help identifying your specific enclosure setup and

available connections, see the HP BladeSystem c-Class

enclosure setup and installation guide, provided with

your enclosure, or the HP website HP website: http://

www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation.

1. Locate the appropriate interconnect bay in the rear

of the enclosure.

CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before

handling the switch.

NOTE: Populate all enclosure interconnect

bays with an interconnect module or one of

the blank panels provided.

2. Press the handle latch to release the installation

handle.

Figure 3 Releasing the installation handle

2. Handle latch1. Installation handle latched

position

3. Installation handle released

NOTE: The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for

HP BladeSystem c-Class is a hot-pluggable

device. The enclosure power may be on or

off during install.

3. Align the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP

BladeSystem c-Class with the appropriate

interconnect bay according to your enclosure’s

specific configuration. Push firmly into the

interconnect bay.

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Quick Start Instructions 1. Overview Additional information Read these instructions to install the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch in HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. See the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure setup and installation guide, provided with your enclosure, for more information on the association between the server mezzanine bays and the enclosure interconnect bays.
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Figure 4 Installing the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class into an interconnect bay Figure 5 Identifying LEDs 2. 3. 1. Reset button 2. UID LED 3. Health LED 4. System Status LED Apply a static IP address to the switch using the ipaddrset command. For detailed procedures, see the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class User Guide on the Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class product website: http:// www.hp.