Specifying Custom Status Policies; Connecting The Switch To The Fabric - HP StorageWorks 2/16 - SAN Switch Installation Manual

Specifying Custom Status Policies

As an option, if desired, specify any custom status policies for the fabric as
follows.
1. Issue the switchStatusPolicySet command at the prompt.
2. Specify the desired status policies. To completely deactivate the alarm for a
Note:
connecting to the device. The default port configuration is fabric, not private loop. The
switch does not auto-sense topology.

Connecting the Switch to the Fabric

Follow this procedure to connect the SFPs and cables to switch ports as required.
Note:
For a list of these requirements, refer to the
3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
1. Remove the shipping plug from the appropriate ports.
2. Position the SFP so that the key (the tab near the cable-end of the SFP) is on
3. Insert the SFP into the port until it is firmly seated and the latching
Note:
orientation. If the SFP does not slide in easily, check the orientation.
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particular condition, enter 0 at the prompt for that condition.
Configure each port to match the topology of each host or target before
The ports and cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements.
.
top.
mechanism clicks.
The SFP is keyed so that it can be inserted only into the port with the correct
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