Installation Options; Review Of Installation Requirements; Items Required For Installation - HP storageworks 2/32 Installation Manual

Installing and Configuring the Edge Switch 2/32

Installation Options

The switch is installed in one of two configurations. The options are:
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Review of Installation Requirements

Verify the following requirements are met prior to switch and HAFM server
installation. Ensure that:
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Items Required for Installation

Verify that the following items are present before beginning installation:
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Table or desktop—one or more switches, an optional HAFM server, and an
optional Ethernet hub are delivered and installed at the customer facility on a
desk or table top. Ethernet cabling distance, and local area network (LAN)
addressing issues must be considered.
Customer-supplied equipment rack—one or more switches, an optional
HAFM server, and an optional Ethernet hub are delivered to the customer
facility for installation 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.
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 SAN High Availability
Planning Guide.
Support equipment and personnel are available for the installation.
The required number and type of fiber-optic jumper cables are delivered and
available. Ensure the cables are the correct length with the required
connectors.
Remote workstations or simple network management protocol (SNMP)
workstations are available (optional). Workstations are customer-supplied and
connected through a corporate or dedicated LAN.
An HP 9000, HP 10000, HP 11000, HP M-Series, HP rack system/e, or an
industry-standard 19-in rack.
Two power outlets or different branches (for redundancy)
Torque driver with cross-tip bit (for setting 22 in/lb of torque)
Edge Switch 2/32 Installation Guide