HP StorageWorks 6Gb SAS BL Switch Installation Instructions (634037-002, April 2011)

2. Prepare the switch.
3. Install the switch in the open interconnect bay.
When installed in an operational enclosure, the switch automatically
powers up and performs a series of Power On Self Tests.
NOTE:
Do not connect cables to the switch at this time. HP
recommends connecting cables only after confirming
that the switch is operational and has the desired,
supported version of firmware installed.
4. Note the following during startup:
• All eight switch Link LEDs will blink while the switch and the VSM
software are starting up.
• Startup time is approximately two minutes. If startup is longer
than two minutes, confirm that a supported version of Onboard
Administrator is installed on the system.
• A fter the switch and the VSM software has started up successfully,
the switch H ealth LED will be solid green.
• If the Health LED is amber or off, remove the switch from the
BladeSystem enclosure Interconnect Bay and reinstall it, pressing
firmly on the switch and its locking latch handle to ensure it is
seated properly. If trouble persists, see the "Troubleshooting"
section of the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation
guide.
For more information about switch LED patterns, see “Front panel
and LED definitions” on page 1.
Accessing the switch
The switch is configured and managed through the HP Onboard
Administrator and HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) applications.
To access VSM:
1. Access Onboard Administrator (OA).
IMPORTANT:
3.10 is the minimum OA version supported for use with
6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware 1.0.x.0. Consult the
QuickSpecs for the switch and confirm that a supported
version of OA is installed.
2. In the OA Systems and Devices tree, expand the Interconnect Bays
and select the HP 6G SAS BL Switch.
3. After selecting the SAS switch to manage, click Management Console
and wait a few moments for the application to open.
For more information about accessing and using the VSM, see the HP
6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide, available on the 6Gb SAS BL
Switch manuals page at http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Updating switch firmware
Firmware is pre-installed on each switch in the factory, but an updated,
alternative, or preferred version may be available.
The installed firmware version is displayed in the VSM near the center
of the HP Virtual SAS Manager banner. Access the VSM and make note
of the installed firmware version on each 6Gb SAS BL Switch.
If needed, update firmware on the switches. For details, see the HP 6G
Virtual SAS Manager User Guide, available on the 6Gb SAS BL Switch
manuals page at http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
IMPORTANT:
When two 6Gb SAS BL Switches are installed in the same row
of a BladeSystem enclosure, make sure that they are running
the same firmware version.
Connecting cables to the switch
After confirming that the desired firmware is installed on the switch,
connect SAS cables between the switch and the external SAS storage
enclosures or external backup devices.
The 6Gb SAS BL Switch uses SAS cables with mini-SAS universal
connectors. For a list of supported cables, see the 6Gb SAS BL Switch
QuickSpecs.
For detailed cabling information, see the HP StorageWorks 6Gb SAS BL
Switch User Guide and HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions
with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures. Both
guides are available on the 6Gb SAS BL Switch manuals page at
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http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
IMPORTANT:
Confirm that firmware installed on the external SAS devices is
supported for use with the firmware installed on the switch.
Consult the QuickSpecs for the switch and all attached external
devices and confirm that compatible, supported versions of
firmware are installed.
Configuring the switch
Key configuration steps include:
• Entering switch parameters.
• Creating zone groups.
• Assigning zone groups to enclosure blade ports (servers).
The switch is configured using the HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager (VSM)
application. For more information on zoning and configuration tasks,
see the HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide, available on the 6Gb
SAS BL Switch manuals page at http://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
Additional information
HP BladeSystem: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem
HP BladeSystem Technical Resources:
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http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation
HP Storage: http://www.hp.com/storage
HP Support: http://www.hp.com/support
HP Manuals: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals