Fabric Operating System; Sfps; Fibre Channel Cable Connections - HP StorageWorks 8B - FC Entry Switch Getting Started Manual

Fabric Operating System

SFPs

Fibre Channel Cable Connections

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Removing all power from the switch triggers a system reset. When
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power is restored, all devices are returned to the initial state and the switch
runs POST, a system check that lasts approximately 2.5 minutes.
POST can be skipped by using the fastboot command. For more
information about this command, refer to the Fabric OS Reference Manual.
A fast boot requires approximately two minutes to complete.
Included with the switch is the Fabric OS. The system provides a large
number of commands and libraries to manage real-time tasks. See the
Fabric OS Reference Manual and the Fabric OS Procedures Guide for
details.
The FC Entry Switch 8B or FC Switch 8B accommodates up to 8 SFPs
(small form factor pluggable media). The SFPs supported are the SWL
(short wavelength) and LWL (long wavelength) fibre-optics. Shortwave
SFPs have black dots visible from the front. Longwave SFPs have blue dots
visible from the front. The SFPs qualified by HP are 1Gb/2Gb capable.
To install an SFP, position the SFP so that the key (the tab near the
cable-end of the SFP) is on top and insert the SFP into the port until it is
firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. For more specific
instructions, refer to the SFP manufacturer's documentation.
The SFP is keyed so that it can only be inserted with the correct
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orientation into the port. If the SFP does not slide in easily, ensure it is
correctly oriented.
LC cables are used to plug into SFPs. The cables required for the
HP/Brocade 2400 and 2800 switches have SC connectors and connect into
GBIC optic modules. LC to SC cables or adapters are required to connect
the cables together.
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