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Installing and configuring the director
This chapter describes tasks to install, configure, and verify operation of the director. This chapter
describes the following:
Installation options
The director is installed in one of the following configurations:
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Table or desk top-One or more directors and an optional HAFM appliance 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.
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Customer-supplied equipment rack-One or more directors and an optional HAFM appliance
are delivered to the customer facility for installation in an HP or 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
The director is delivered stand-alone and ready to be mounted in an HP 9000, HP 10000, HP
11000, HP system/e, or industry-standard 19-in rack. Ethernet cabling, distance, and LAN
addressing issues must be considered.
Review the following checklist before installing the switch:
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Prepare a site plan. Consult the HP StorageWorks SAN high availability planning guide.
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Manage the director using one of the following methods:
• A browser-capable PC and LAN segment connectivity to the HAFM appliance to support
director management through HAFM and the Element Manager.
• A browser-capable PC and Internet connectivity to support director management through the
EWS interface.
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Verify that required technical personnel are available and scheduled for the installation.
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