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complete configuration is available if required for a replacement switch. For instructions
on how to back up the configuration, refer to
Settings" on page 68 in Chapter 4.
Installing Multiple Switches into an Existing SAN
Use these steps to set up more than one SAN Switch 2/8 in an existing SAN.
1. Connect the appropriate components as outlined in the installation section of
2. Connect the Serial cable, provided in the carton contents, between a host
3. Connect the power cord to the AC connector on the switch. The switch
4. Set the switch domain address using the configure command to the next
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replacement. Contact your HP Technical Support for assistance.
5. Power off the new switch and connect one Fibre Channel cable from the SAN
hp StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/8 Installation Guide
HP strongly recommends backing up the configuration. This ensures that a
this chapter.
computer and the Serial port of the switch. See the
Addresses via a Serial
through a workstation and to set the IP address.
performs POST.
If a malfunction occurs during POST, error messages are written to the switch
error log and can be viewed by a telnet or terminal session when the POST
session completes.
If the malfunction prohibits the switch from completing the boot process (fatal
error), the switch stops the boot process. If the switch does not fully boot, the
switch prompt will not be displayed when the Serial port is connected.
unused domain in the SAN. The default domain setting is 1.
If a switch boot failure occurs, the switch must be taken offline for repair or
to the new switch.
"Backing Up System Configuration
Connection" on page 47 to make a serial connection
Installing the SAN Switch 2/8
"Setting Network
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