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Installing and configuring the Edge Switch 2/32
This chapter describes tasks to install, configure, and verify operation of the Edge Switch 2/32.
Some of the topics it covers include:
• Review installation
• Unpack and inspect the
• Install the Edge Switch on a
• Install the Edge Switch in a
• Configure switch network
• LAN-connect the
• HAFM
appliance, page 34
• Frequently used HAFM
• Connect the switch to a
• Unpack, inspect, and install the Ethernet hub
• Using HAFM from a remote
Installation options
The switch is installed in one of two configurations. The options are:
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Table or desktop—one or more switches, an optional HAFM appliance, and an optional
Ethernet hub are installed at the customer facility on a desk or table top. Ethernet cabling
distance, and local area network (LAN) addressing issues must be considered.
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Customer-supplied equipment rack—one or more switches, an optional HAFM appliance, and
an optional Ethernet hub are installed in a customer-supplied equipment rack. Rack-mount
hardware is provided in the shipping container. Ethernet cabling, distance, and LAN addressing
issues must be considered.
Review installation requirements
Verify that the following requirements are met prior to switch and HAFM appliance installation.
Ensure that:
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A site plan is prepared, configuration planning tasks are complete, planning considerations are
evaluated, and related planning checklists are complete. Fabric and device connectivity are
evaluated, and the related planning worksheet is complete. Refer to the HP StorageWorks
HA-Fabric Manager User Guide.
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Support equipment and personnel are available for the installation.
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The required number and type of fiber-optic jumper cables are delivered and available. Ensure
that the cables are the correct length with the required connectors.
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Remote workstations or simple network management protocol (SNMP) workstations are
available (optional). Workstations are customer-supplied and connected through a corporate or
dedicated LAN.
requirements, page 23
switch, page 24
desktop, page 25
Rack, page 26
information, page 30
switch, page 34
settings, page 39
Fabric, page 65
location, page 67
(optional), page 67
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