Administrator's Guide

Installing HyperFabric
Installing HyperFabric Switches
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Installing HyperFabric Switches
This section contains the information you need to install HyperFabric
switches. As stated earlier, the term HyperFabric2 (HF2) switch
refers to the functional switch (the A6384A switch chassis with one of the
switch modules installed).
Before Installation
Before you install the HyperFabric switch, you should be aware of the
following:
❏ The A6384A HF2 switch is supported beginning with the following
HyperFabric software versions:
— HP-UX 11.0: version B.11.00.11
— HP-UX 11i v1: version B.11.11.01
— HP-UX 11i v2: version B.11.23.00.
HyperFabric switches are not supported by software versions earlier
than those mentioned above, respectively.
To determine the version of HyperFabric you have, issue the
following command at the command prompt:
$ swlist | grep -i hyperfabric
❏ For the HF2 switch, HP recommends that you use the rails shipped
with the switch when you mount it in a standard 19-inch rack, even
though the switch can be mounted in the rack by itself (without the
rails).
WARNING To prevent overheating, you must leave one rack unit (1 EIA)
of empty space above the HyperFabric switch.
❏ After the HyperFabric switch is mounted in the rack, attach the
various cables to the switch.
To avoid damage to any of the cables, follow these guidelines: