Setup; Kit Contents; Installation And Safety Considerations; Installing Multiple Switches - HP 16Gb SAN User Manual

2 Setup

Kit contents

The Brocade 16Gb SAN Switch kit contains:
Brocade 16 Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Quick Start Instructions
One of the following switch models:
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Brocade 16Gb/16-ports enabled SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch HP BladeSystem c-Class
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Brocade 16Gb/28-ports enabled SAN Switch Pwr Pk+ HP BladeSystem c-Class
HP Read Me First document
HP End User License Agreement letter

Installation and safety considerations

The 16Gb SAN Switch installs in the I/O bays in the rear of the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
See the appropriate BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for specific enclosure
requirements.

Installing multiple switches

If you do not have a DHCP server connected to the OA, install and configure one 16Gb SAN
Switch at a time. This is required so that Ethernet IP address conflicts do not occur with duplicate
default Ethernet IP addresses.
IMPORTANT:
address conflicts do not occur, simplifying multiple switch installations. See
" (page 14). See also the most current documentation for interconnects and other HP BladeSystem
c-Class components at the HP website: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects.
Each switch must be assigned a unique Ethernet IP address during configuration. Once the default
Ethernet IP address on the 16Gb SAN Switch has been changed, you may install additional 16Gb
SAN Switches in the enclosure.
See the appropriate HP BladeSystem Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide for help identifying
your specific enclosure setup, available connections, and power requirements.

Electrical considerations

The 16Gb SAN Switch requires 35 watts, provided by the enclosure. No other power requirement
or provision exists.

Environmental considerations

Ensure proper cooling and ventilation by verifying the following:
The air vents on the enclosure are not blocked or restricted.
The ambient air temperature at the front of the enclosure does not exceed 35°C (95°F) while
the switch is operating.
IMPORTANT:
ports where SFPs are not installed, to help contain air flow in the BladeSystem chassis.
DHCP is enabled by default on this switch. In cases where DHCP is available, IP
The dust covers that ship with your 16Gb SAN Switch must be inserted into any
"Using external DHCP
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