Configure the 4Gb SAN Switch
The4GbSANSwitchmustbeconfigured to ensure c orrect operation within a network
and fabric. For instructions about configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing
switches from other vendors, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design reference guide:
h
ttp://h18000.w ww1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html.
For more information about the CLI, refer to the latest version of the Fabric OS command
reference guide.
Items required for configuration
The following items are required for configuring and connecting the 4Gb SAN Switch
foruseinanetworkandfabric:
• 4Gb SAN Switch installed in the enclosure
• IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address recorded
during the Set the IP address procedure
• Ethernet cable
• SFP transceivers and compatible optical cables, as required
• Access to an FTP server for b acking up the switch configuration (optional)
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