User`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- General Description
- Installation
- Introduction
- Unpack
- Place or Mount the Equipment
- Apply the IEC Class 1 Laser Information Label (If the installation is in Europe)
- Install GBICs
- Connect to AC Power
- Switch Logic Power Good LED
- Check the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) Results
- Cable Fibre Channel Devices to the Switch
- Configure the Chassis
- Configure the Ports
- Zoning
- Rack and Shelf Administration
- Operating the Switch
- Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
- Removal/Replacement Procedures
- Multi-Chassis Fabrics
- Reference Information
- QLogic Customer Support
- Index
Preliminary
Cable Fibre Channel Devices to the Switch
SANbox-8 Fibre Channel Switch
2-10 Installation 59008-03 Rev. A Installer’s/User’s Manual
Figure 2-3 shows a server connected to a switch that is cabled for 24 credits
through port 1.
Figure 2-3 Extending Buffer Credits by Chaining Ports
Hot-Pluggable
All GBICs and cables are “hot-pluggable”. That is, you may have the Switch
powered-up while you plug or unplug GBICs or cables of any interconnection
media type. Hot-swapping and unplugging does not affect other operating ports.
Incorrect Cabling
Cabling connected incorrectly will not damage the GBICs or the Switch.
Connections
Connections are either fiber optic or copper.
Fiber Optic Connections
Keys on “Duplex” cable assemblies (a connector-pair containing both transmit and
receive fastened together in one unit), prevent you from connecting them incor-
rectly.
RxTx
1
Rx
Tx
2
3
5
6
7
4
RxTx
Rx
Tx
RxTx
Tx
TxRx TxRx
F_Ext24
Donor
Donor
Internal Connections