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32 Procedure 5: Plan the FC-AL Connections
Procedure 5: Plan the FC-AL Connections
The hub does not require drivers or specific versions of operating systems. However,
systems and FC-AL devices that can connect to the hub do have driver and operating
system requirements. Contact an HP sales representative for information on hardware and
software requirements for the systems or FC-AL devices you plan to connect to the hub.
The HP Fibre Channel Manager User Manual lists operating system requirements for
Fibre Channel Manager.
1. Verify that the loop cabling configuration is correct by comparing it to the cabling
examples on the following pages. Modify the network cabling map as needed.
Caution Incorrect wiring can lead to problems such as devices left off the loop and
inaccessible by the server. Follow the guidelines below before starting.
2. Refer to your cabling map to review the user-assigned loop ID (hardware address) of
each FC-AL device to be connected to the hub, and verify that each ID is unique.
Duplicate IDs on the loop can cause problems.
3. Verify that the connections between the hub port and the FC-AL mass storage device or
the FC-AL adapter are of the same wave type and speed. For example, plan to connect
a short-wave port on the hub to a short-wave port on an FC-AL device.
4. Document the planned connections in a cabling map.
Correct Cabling Example for a Short-Wave Hub
For the model S10 short-wave hub, Hewlett-Packard recommends 50-micron multimode
fiber cable for new installations but also supports 62.5-micron multimode fiber cable with
SC-style connectors in existing installations.