Setup and Install

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, in this manual 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 these things:
❏ The A4891A HF1 switch is supported beginning with the following HyperFabric
software versions:
— HP-UX 10.20: version B.10.20.02
— HP-UX 11.0: version B.11.00.02
— HP-UX 11i: version B.11.11.00
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: version B.11.11.01
HyperFabric switches are not supported by software versions earlier than those
mentioned above, respectively.
To determine the version of HyperFabric you have, issue this command:
swlist | grep -i hyperfabric
❏ The HF1 switch must be rack mounted in a standard 19-inch rack, using the rails
shipped with the switch.
For the HF2 switch, we recommend 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).
CAUTION: To prevent overheating, you must leave one rack unit (1 EIA) of empty
space above the HyperFabric switch.