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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).

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:

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— If your cables have dust caps over the connectors, keep them in place until you are ready to connect them. This prevents dirt and oils from soiling any important surfaces.

— Be careful not to stretch, puncture, or crush the cable.

To install an HF2 switch, see “Installing the HF2 Switch” on page 59.

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Figure 3-2

Installing the HF2 Switch

This section contains information on installing an HF2 switch.

The front of the HF2 switch has a flange—or “wing”—on each side, with two holes for attaching the switch to the rack. The following figures do not show the flanges.

Figure 3-2 shows the front of the HF2 switch with an A6388A HF2 8-port

fiber switch module installed in the switch’s expansion slot.

Front of HF2 Switch (A6388A Switch Module Installed)

Integrated Ethernet management

LAN card

Integrated 8-port fiber card

Status

Power

A B

Status

Port

7

Ethernet

Port

Main

Port

6

Label showing

Ethernet MAC address

Port LED colors and meanings legend

Ethernet

Port

Aux

Port

5

Port

4

Port

3

Port

2

Port

1

Port

0

Status

Port

15

Port

14

Port

13

Port

12

Port

11

Port

10

Port

9

Port

8

A6388A HF2 8-port fiber switch module in expansion slot

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Figure 3-3 shows the front of the HF2 switch with an A6389A HF2 4-port

copper switch module installed in the switch’s expansion slot.

Figure 3-3 Front of HF2 Switch (A6389A Switch Module Installed)

Integrated Ethernet management

LAN card

Label showing

Ethernet MAC address

Port LED colors and meanings legend

Integrated 8-port

fiber card

Status

Power

A B

Status

Port

7

Ethernet

Port

Main

Port

6

Ethernet

Port

Aux

Port

5

Port

4

Port

3

Port

2

Port

1

Port

0

Status

Port

11

Port

10

Port

9

Port

8

A6389A HF2 4-port copper

switch module in

expansion slot

You can install the HF2 switch in one of the following ways:

• Using the rail kit that is shipped with the switch (see the next

section, “With the Rail Kit”). HP strongly recommends installing the

HF2 switch this way.

•

Attaching the switch directly to the rack (see “Without the Rail Kit” on page 65).

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With the Rail Kit

As mentioned earlier, HP strongly recommends installing the HF2 switch using the rail kit.

When you install the HF2 switch, you will be putting the front of the switch—the end with the flanges (“wings”)—at the back of the rack. The steps for installing the HF2 switch using the rail kit are as follows:

Step 1. Prepare the rack for rail and switch installation.

Step 2. Install and secure the rails in the rack, using two screws per rail. The following figure shows the rack with the rails installed.

rack back screws screws rack front

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Step 3. From the front of the rack, slide the switch—with the front of the switch facing the back of the rack—into the rack, on the rails. Move it until it is snug against the back of the rack. You might not have enough clearance between the switch and the rail screws; this may prevent you from easily

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Step 4. Align the two holes in each flange (“wing”) on the switch’s front with the holes in the rack frame. Fasten each flange of the switch to the rack by putting a screw in each of the four holes in the flanges. Be sure to use screws with over-sized heads. The following figure shows the rack with the switch in this position.

rack back

front of switch

(with flanges)

rack front

Step 5. From the front of the rack, install a bracket on the outside of each rail, using two screws per bracket. Be sure to use the upper screw holes on each bracket. Put the screws in the two square holes closest to the back of the switch, so that the brackets—referred to as “bracket 1” and

“bracket 2” in these steps—are snug against the switch. Be sure that the brackets make contact with the beveled (sloped) part of the switch (not

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rack back bracket 2

front of switch

(with flanges)

rack front bracket 1

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Step 6. When you are sure the brackets are snug against the beveled part of the switch, tighten all four screws in brackets 1 and 2.

Step 7. For each port that will be connected to an HyperFabric adapter in an

HP 9000 system, attach the cable from the corresponding adapter. Your connections must be copper-to-copper and fiber-to-fiber (including cables).

Step 8. Connect the switch to the Ethernet network.

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Step 9. Plug the switch’s power cord into the rack’s PDU, if it has one.

Alternatively, you can plug a power cord that is compatible with your country’s requirements into a power strip or outlet that you want to use for the switch. (In this case, you are responsible for obtaining a compatible power cord.)

Step 10. Power on the HF2 switch by plugging the power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the switch. (There is no power switch.)

Step 11. Once the power is on, check these LEDs on the integrated Ethernet management LAN adapter card (in the top slot of the switch):

✓ The “Operating/Fault” LED shows solid green.

✓ The “Power A” and “Power B” LEDs show solid green.

✓ The “Ethernet Port Main” and “Ethernet Port Aux” LEDs are showing solid green (connected) or flashing green (Ethernet traffic is

flowing to the switch). See Figure 3-2 on page 59 or Figure 3-3 on page 60 for the locations of the LEDs.

Step 12. On the integrated 8-port fiber card (in the middle slot of the switch), check that for each switch port that is connected to an HF2 adapter, the

LED on the port shows as solid green (see Figure 3-2 on page 59 or

Figure 3-3 on page 60). This means the connection is operational.

Step 13. On the switch module in the expansion slot (the bottom slot of the switch), check that for each switch port that is connected to an

HyperFabric adapter, the LED on the port shows as solid green (see

Figure 3-2 on page 59 or Figure 3-3 on page 60). This means the

connection is operational.

For more information about the switch’s LEDs, see “HF2 Switch LEDs” on page 148.

Step 14. If you want to install another HF2 switch using the rail kit, go back to step 1.

If you want to install another HF2 switch without using the rail kit, go to

the next section, “Without the Rail Kit”.

Otherwise, go to Chapter 4, “Configuring HyperFabric,” on page 67.

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Without the Rail Kit

As mentioned earlier, HP strongly recommends installing the HF2

switch using the rail kit (described in the previous section, “With the

Rail Kit” on page 61).

When you install the HF2 switch, you will be putting the front of the switch—the end with the flanges (“wings”) — at the back of the rack. The steps for installing the HF2 switch without using the rail kit are as follows:

Step 1. Prepare the rack for switch installation.

Step 2. Insert the HF2 switch into the rack, with the front of the switch snug against the back of the rack.

Step 3. Align the two holes in each flange on the switch’s front with the holes in the rack frame.

Step 4. Fasten each flange of the switch to the rack by putting a screw in each of the four holes in the flanges. Be sure to use screws with over-sized heads.

Step 5. Tighten all of the screws so that the HF2 switch is firmly mounted in the rack.

Step 6. For each port that will be connected to an HyperFabric adapter in an

HP 9000 system, attach the cable from the corresponding adapter. Your connections must be copper-to-copper and fiber-to-fiber (including cables).

Step 7. Connect the switch to the Ethernet network.

Step 8. Plug the switch’s power cord into the rack’s PDU, if it has one.

Alternatively, you can plug a power cord that is compatible with your country’s requirements into a power strip or outlet that you want to use for the switch. (In this case, you are responsible for obtaining a compatible power cord.)

Step 9. Power on the HF2 switch by plugging the power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the switch. (There is no power switch.)

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Step 10. Once the power is on, check these LEDs on the integrated Ethernet management LAN adapter card (in the top slot of the switch):

✓ The “Operating/Fault” LED shows solid green.

✓ The “Power A” and “Power B” LEDs show solid green.

✓ The “Ethernet Port Main” and “Ethernet Port Aux” LEDs are showing solid green (connected) or flashing green (Ethernet traffic is

flowing to the switch). See Figure 3-2 or Figure 3-3 below for the

locations of the LEDs.

Step 11. On the integrated 8-port fiber card (in the middle slot of the switch), check that for each switch port that is connected to an HF2 adapter, the

LED on the port shows as solid green (see Figure 3-2 on page 59 or

Figure 3-3 on page 60). This means the connection is operational.

Step 12. On the switch module in the expansion slot (the bottom slot of the switch), check that for each switch port that is connected to a

HyperFabric adapter, the LED on the port shows as solid green (see

Figure 3-2 on page 59 or Figure 3-3 on page 60). This means the

connection is operational.

For more information about the switch’s LEDs, see “HF2 Switch LEDs” on page 148.

Step 13. If you want to install another HF2 switch without using the rail kit, go to step 1.

If you want to install another HF2 switch using the rail kit, go to “With the Rail Kit” on page 61.

Otherwise, go to Chapter 4, “Configuring HyperFabric,” on page 67.

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This chapter contains the following sections that describe configuring

HyperFabric:

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“Configuration Overview” on page 69.

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“Information You Need” on page 71.

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“Performing the Configuration” on page 78.

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“Deconfiguring a HyperFabric Adapter with SAM” on page 83.

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“Configuring the HyperFabric EMS Monitor” on page 85.

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“Configuring HyperFabric with ServiceGuard” on page 87.

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“Configuring HMP for Transparent Local Failover Support” on page 96.

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