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16 Quick Start Guide
To turn the FC 16B on, connect one or both power supplies to a power
source, then flip the AC power switch to the “I” position. To turn the switch
off, turn off both power supplies (if both are installed) by flipping each AC
power switch to the “O” position.
Note Removing all power from the switch triggers a system reset. When
power is restored, all devices are returned to the last saved state and the
switch runs POST.
Fabric Operating System
Included with the switch is the Fabric OS. The system provides a large
number of commands and libraries to manage real-time tasks. See the
Fabric OS Reference Manual and the Fabric OS Procedures Guide for
details.
SFPs
The FC 16B accommodates up to 16 SFPs (small form factor pluggable
media). The SFPs supported are the SWL (short wavelength) and LWL
(long wavelength) fibre-optics. Shortwave SFPs have black dots visible
from the front. Longwave SFPs have blue dots visible from the front. The
SFPs qualified by HP are 1Gb/2Gb capable.
To install an SFP, position the SFP so that the key (the tab near the
cable-end of the SFP) is on top and insert the SFP into the port until it is
firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. For more specific
instructions, refer to the SFP manufacturer’s documentation.
Note The SFP is keyed so that it can only be inserted with the correct
orientation into the port. If the SFP does not slide in easily, ensure it is
correctly oriented.
Fibre Channel Cable Connections
LC cables are used to plug into SFPs. The cables required for the
HP/Brocade 2400 and 2800 switches have SC connectors and connect into