958-000283-003, March 2005)

Table Of Contents

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2 Installing and configuring the Edge Switch 2/24

This chapter describes tasks to install, configure, and verify operation of the Edge Switch 2/24. This

chapter includes the following topics:

• Installation options, page 27

• Review installation requirements, page 27

• Unpack and Inspect the switch, page 28

• Install the Edge Switch on a desktop, page 28

• Install the Edge Switch in a rack, page 29

• Configure switch network information, page 34

• LAN-Connect the switch, page 38

• Configure the HAFM appliance, page 39

• Frequently used HAFM settings, page 43

• Connect the switch to a fabric, page 62

• Unpack, inspect, and install the ethernet hub (optional), page 63

• Using HAFM from a remote location, page 64

Installation options

The Edge Switch is installed in one of two configurations. The options are:

• Table or desktop—One or more Edge Switches, an optional HAFM appliance, and an optional

Ethernet hub are installed at the customer facility on a desk or table top. Ethernet cabling

distance, and local area network (LAN) addressing issues must be considered.

• Customer-supplied equipment rack—One or more Edge Switches, an optional HAFM appliance,

and an optional Ethernet hub are installed in a customer-supplied equipment rack. Rack-mount

hardware is provided in the shipping container. Ethernet cabling, distance, and LAN addressing

issues must be considered.

Review installation requirements

Verify that the following requirements are met prior to Edge Switch and HAFM appliance

installation. Ensure:

• A site plan is prepared, configuration planning tasks are complete, planning considerations are

evaluated, and related planning checklists are complete. Fabric and device connectivity are

evaluated, and the related planning worksheet is complete. Refer to the HP StorageWorks

HA-Fabric Manager user guide.

• Support is available for one of the following Edge Switch management methods:

• A browser-capable PC or Linux system and Ethernet connectivity to support Edge Switch

management through the EWS interface

• The HAFM appliance and LAN segment connectivity to support Edge Switch management

through the HAFM and Element Manager.