Initial Configuration
Connecting and Configuring the Switch
Perform the following tasks when initially connecting the switch:
Physically Connecting to the Switch
Beginning communication with the new switch requires a serial connection. Refer
to the specific hardware manual for your switch for instructions on physically
connecting to the switch.
Power on the Switch
Power on the switch. When the switch is powered on, it automatically runs the
Power On Self Test (POST) to guarantee switch stability. Errors that occur during
POST are written to the system error log. Verify that the POST completes
successfully. Refer to the appropriate HP Fibre Channel Switch Hardware
Reference Manualsfor more information about powering the switch and
understanding the POST.
Configuring the IP Addresses
Configuring the IP Address for the SAN Switch 2/16
The switch is shipped with a default IP address of 10.77.77.77. To change the
default IP Address and configure the Fibre Channel IP address of the switch:
1. Log into the switch as the admin user.
2. At the command line, enter the ipaddrset command. An interactive
3. At the Ethernet IP Address prompt, enter the new IP address for the ethernet
4. At the Ethernet Subnetmask prompt, enter the address of the subnetmask, if
5. At the Fibre Channel IP address prompt, enter the Fibre Channel IP address
6. At the Fibre Channel Subnetmask prompt, enter the address of the
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session is opened and you are prompted for configuration values. Press the
Enter key without entering a value to skip over a prompt and leave the
parameter value as is.
port on the switch. Press the Enter key to continue.
applicable. Press the Enter key to continue.
for the switch. Press the Enter key to continue.
subnetmask, if applicable. Press the Enter key to continue.
Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide