This section describes how to install and configure the SANbox2-8c switch. It also
describes how to load new firmware and how to recover a disabled switch.
4.1
Site Requirements
Consider the following items when installing a SANbox2-8c switch:
4.1.1
Fabric Management Workstation
The requirements for fabric management workstations running SANbox Manager
are described in
Operating System
Memory
Disk Space
Processor
Hardware
Internet Browser
Telnet workstations require an RJ-45 Ethernet port or an RS-232 serial port and
an operating system with a Telnet client.
4.1.2
Switch Power Requirements
Operating voltage requirements are as follows:
59042-03 A
Installation
Fabric management workstation
Power requirements
Environmental conditions
Table
4-1:
Table 4-1. Management Workstation Requirements
Windows® NT, 2000, 95/98
Linux® 7.2 Red Hat®
Solaris™
128 MB or more
150 MB per installation
300 MHz or faster
CD-ROM drive, RS-232 serial port,
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® or Netscape Navigator®
90 to 137 VAC; 47 to 63 Hz
180 to 264 VAC; 47 to 63 Hz
Section 4
RJ-45
Ethernet port
4-1
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SANbox2-8c and is the answer not in the manual?