User's Manual

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Section 1
Introduction
This manual describes the features and installation of the SANbox2-8c Fibre
Channel switch, firmware version 4.1. This manual is organized as follows:
 Section 1 describes the intended audience, related materials, safety notices,
communications statements, laser safety information, electrostatic discharge
sensitivity precautions, accessible parts, general program license, and
technical support.
 Section 2 is an overview of the switch. It describes indicator LEDs and all
user controls and connections.
 Section 3 describes the factors to consider when planning a fabric.
 Section 4 explains how to install and configure the switch.
 Section 5 describes the diagnostic methods and troubleshooting
procedures.
 Appendix A lists the switch specifications.
 Appendix B describes the Command Line Interface.
Please read the communications statements and laser safety information later in
this section. Use this manual with the SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s
Guide.
1.1
Intended Audience
This manual introduces users to the switch and explains its installation and
service. It is intended for users who are responsible for installing and servicing
network equipment.
1.2
Related Materials
The following manuals and materials are referenced in the text and/or provide
additional information.
 SANbox2-8c/16 Switch Management User’s Guide, publication number
59022-09.
 QLogic Switch Interoperability Guide v3.0. This PDF document can be
downloaded at http://www.qlogic.com/interopguide/info.asp#inter.
 Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL-2) Rev. 6.8.
 Fibre Channel-10-bit Interface Rev. 2.3.