SAN Switch 2/8 V3.1.x - Installation Guide

23SAN Switch 2/8 Version 3.1.x Installation Guide
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Installing the
SAN Switch 2/8
This chapter covers the following topics:
■ Important Information about the Four Switch Limitation for 2/8 EL Models
Only, page 24
■ Unpack and Verify Carton Contents, page 28
■ Installation Guidelines, page 30
■ Installing the Switch as a Stand-alone Unit, page 32
■ Installing the SAN Switch 2/8 in an HP 9000 Series or Comparable EIA Rack,
page 33
■ Optional HP System/e Rack, page 36
■ Installing the Switch Using the HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Universal
Rack Mount Kit, page 46
■ Power On Self-Test, page 56
■ Configuring SAN Switch 2/8 Network Addressing, page 57
■ Connecting the SAN Switch 2/8 to the LAN, page 60
■ Important Information on Setting the Core PID Format, page 61
■ Modifying Domain IDs, page 63
■ Specifying Custom Status Policies, page 64
■ Connecting a Cable to an SFP Module, page 65
■ Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN, page 67
■ Cascading Switches, page 68