Tools Supplied By Service Personnel - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 Service Manual

• Null modem cable - An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable is required to
configure switch network addresses and acquire event log information through the
maintenance port. The cable has nine conductors and DB-9 male and female
connectors. A null modem cable is not a standard (straight-through) RS-232 cable.
Refer to
Figure 1–4: Null Modem Cable

Tools Supplied by Service Personnel

The following tools are expected to be supplied by service personnel performing
switch installation and maintenance actions. Use of the tools may be required to
perform one or more installation, test, service, or verification tasks.
• Scissors or pocket knife - A sharp cutting edge (scissors or knife blade) may be
required to cut the protective strapping when unpacking the switch, HAFM server,
Ethernet hub, or replacement FRUs.
• Standard flat-tip and cross-tip (Phillips) screwdrivers - Screwdrivers are
required to remove, replace, adjust or tighten various connector or chassis
components, and to remove and replace power supplies.
• Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook PC) - the PC is required to
configure switch network addresses and acquire event log information through the
maintenance port. The PC must have:
— The Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium Edition
operating system installed.
— RS-232 serial communication software (such as ProComm Plus™ or
HyperTerminal) installed. HyperTerminal is provided with Windows
operating systems.
• Fiber-optic cleaning kit - The kit contains tools and instructions to clean
fiber-optic cable, connectors, loopback plugs, and protective plugs.
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