Verify Switch Operation - HP SN3000B Quick Start Instructions

2. Connect the Fibre Channel cables from the switch
to your host and storage devices. Ensure that the
physical connections match the connections on
the Device Connection screen.
a. Remove the plastic protector caps from the
Fibre Channel cable ends (if there are any),
and position the cable connector so that it is
oriented correctly.
b. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on
one side of the cable connector) is aligned
with the slot in the transceiver (see
Figure 9 (page
c. Insert the cable into the transceiver until the
latching mechanism clicks.
d. The Device Connection screen shows missing,
valid, and invalid connections as you cable
the switch. It can take up to 15 seconds for
the screen to display the connection as valid.
Verify that the connections display green and
then click Next.

Verify switch operation

1. Check the LEDs to verify that all components are
functional. For information about LED patterns,
see the HP B-series 16Gb Switches Hardware
Reference Guide.
2. Verify the correct operation of the switch by
issuing the switchShow command.
This command provides information about switch
and port status.
3. Verify the correct operation of the fabric by
issuing the fabricShow command.
This command provides general information about
the fabric.
4. Back up the switch configuration to an FTP server
by issuing the configUpload command and
following the prompts.
This command uploads the switch configuration
to the server, making it available for downloading
to a replacement switch if necessary.
Set switch features
This completes the initial setup of your HP SN6000B
or SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch. See the HP
StorageWorks Fabric OS 7.0.x Administrator's Guide
and the Fabric OS 7.0.x Command Reference Manual
for detailed instructions on setting all supported switch
features.
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