Installing And Configuring The Edge Switch 2/24; Installation Options; Review Installation Requirements - HP StorageWorks Installation Manual

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Installing and configuring the Edge Switch 2/24

This chapter describes tasks to install, configure, and verify operation of the Edge Switch 2/24. This
chapter includes the following topics:
• Installation
• Review installation
• Unpack and Inspect the
• Install the Edge Switch on a
• Install the Edge Switch in a
• Configure switch network
• LAN-Connect the
• Configure the HAFM
• Frequently used HAFM
• Connect the switch to a
• Unpack, inspect, and install the ethernet hub
• Using HAFM from a remote

Installation options

The Edge Switch is installed in one of two configurations. The options are:
• Table or desktop—One or more Edge Switches, an optional HAFM appliance, and an optional
Ethernet hub are installed at the customer facility on a desk or table top. Ethernet cabling
distance, and local area network (LAN) addressing issues must be considered.
• Customer-supplied equipment rack—One or more Edge Switches, an optional HAFM appliance,
and an optional Ethernet hub are installed in a customer-supplied equipment rack. Rack-mount
hardware is provided in the shipping container. Ethernet cabling, distance, and LAN addressing
issues must be considered.

Review installation requirements

Verify that the following requirements are met prior to Edge Switch and HAFM appliance
installation. Ensure:
• A site plan is prepared, configuration planning tasks are complete, planning considerations are
evaluated, and related planning checklists are complete. Fabric and device connectivity are
evaluated, and the related planning worksheet is complete. Refer to the HP StorageWorks
HA-Fabric Manager user guide.
• Support is available for one of the following Edge Switch management methods:
• A browser-capable PC or Linux system and Ethernet connectivity to support Edge Switch
management through the EWS interface
• The HAFM appliance and LAN segment connectivity to support Edge Switch management
through the HAFM and Element Manager.
options, page 27
requirements, page 27
switch, page 28
desktop, page 28
rack, page 29
information, page 34
switch, page 38
appliance, page 39
settings, page 43
fabric, page 62
location, page 64
(optional), page 63
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