FW 08.01.00/HAFM SW 08.06.xx or later HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Installation Guide (AA-RTDWE-TE, November 2005)
Table Of Contents
- Edge Switch 2/24 installation guide
- Contents
- Introduction to the Edge Switch 2/24
- Installing the Edge Switch
- Connecting the Edge Switch
- Edge Switch network addresses
- LAN-connecting the Edge Switch
- Setting up the HAFM appliance
- Using HAFM to configure the Edge Switch
- Setting the Edge Switch online and offline
- Configuring Edge Switch identification
- Configuring Edge Switch operating parameters
- Configuring fabric operating parameters
- Configuring switch binding
- Configuring preferred path
- Configuring ports
- Configuring SNMP trap message recipients
- Configuring, enabling, and testing e-mail notification
- Configuring and enabling call-home features
- Configuring and enabling Ethernet events
- Configuring, enabling, and testing call-home event notification
- Threshold alerts
- Creating new alerts
- Figure 30 Configure Threshold Alerts dialog box
- Figure 31 New Threshold Alerts dialog box-first screen
- Figure 32 New Threshold Alerts dialog box-second screen
- Figure 33 New Threshold Alerts dialog box-third screen
- Figure 34 New Threshold Alerts dialog box-summary screen
- Figure 35 Configure Threshold Alerts dialog box-alert activated
- Modifying alerts
- Activating or deactivating alerts
- Deleting alerts
- Creating new alerts
- Configuring SANtegrity Authentication
- Backing up HAFM configuration data
- Resetting configuration data
- Enabling the HAFM Basic interface
- Enabling Telnet
- Connecting the Edge Switch to a fabric
- Using the HAFM Basic interface
- Launching the HAFM Basic interface
- Setting the Edge Switch offline and online
- Configuring Edge Switch ports
- Configuring BB credit
- Configuring Edge Switch identification
- Configuring date and time
- Configuring Edge Switch parameters
- Configuring network information
- Configuring SNMP trap message recipients
- Enabling or disabling the CLI
- Configuring zoning
- Managing firmware versions
- Regulatory compliance and safety
- Technical specifications
- Index
Connecting the Edge Switch32
• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Millennium
Edition, or Windows XP operating system
• RS-232 serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus or HyperTerminal)
NOTE: HyperTerminal is included with Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003, which
are provided in the HAFM appliance.
• An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable (provided with the Edge Switch)
To change an Edge Switch’s IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address:
1. Remove the protective metal plate from the 9-pin maintenance port at the rear of the Edge Switch
(a Phillips-tip screwdriver is required). Connect the 9-pin end of the RS-232 null modem cable to
the port.
2. Connect the other cable end to a 9-pin communication port (COM1 or COM2) at the rear of the
workstation.
3. Power on the workstation.
After the workstation powers on, the Windows desktop is displayed. See the operating
instructions shipped with the PC for additional information.
4. Select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
The Connection Description dialog box is displayed (Figure 8).
Figure 8 Connection Description dialog box
5. Enter edge switch 2-24 in the Name box and click OK.