HP Cisco MDS 9124e Switch

ISS Technology Update Index

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... Z Article title Page Newsletter issue number Publication date H How many bytes are in industry 4 standards for storage HP Insight Dynamics - a leader in a GB? 2 Volume 9, Number 1 January 2010 HP Smart Array Erase Drive function 2 Volume 9, Number 2 February 2010 HP Flex-10 and SR-IOV-What is the difference? 1 Volume 8, Number 3 April 2009...Volume 7, Number 7 August 2008 K Kerberos technology with HP Integrated Lights-Out 3 4 Volume 9, Number 2 February 2010 L Licensing ports on the Brocade 4/12 SAN Switch for HP 6 c-Class BladeSystem Volume 6, Number 9 November 2007...

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... 2008 demand" technology Quick tips for using Fabric Manager software to : A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Z Article title N New feature in HP Integrated VMware ESXi 4.0 adds support for Smart Array and network devices New HP 3Gb/s SATA solid state drive technology expands ...174; Windows® Essential Server 7 Solutions P Performance, throughput and compatibility of Articles Jump to 6 configure switches R Recommendations for differences in ProLiant 4 300 series G5 and G6 servers Quick tip: Efficient deployments-Sun Solaris ...

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... notice. Nothing herein should be liable for 5 ProLiant G6 servers Volume 8, Number 4 Understanding and implementing Accelerated iSCSI on 3 HP ProLiant servers Volume 8, Number 5 Understanding and interpreting the SPECpower_ssj2008 2 benchmark Volume 8, Number 6 Understanding and interpreting the VMmark benchmark... capture server event video 2 Volume 7, Number 9 Using Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology in HP ProLiant 2 G6 servers Volume 8, Number 7 W When to use Brocade SAN switches or Virtual Connect- 1 Fibre Channel modules Volume 7, Number 5 Publication date June 2009 April...

Serial Attached SCSI storage technology, 2nd Edition

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Since that functions as a switch to attach one or more targets A device containing SSP, STP, and/or SMP initiator ports in a SAS domain 2 Each generation doubled the bandwidth of the ... bandwidth improvements to come. Transition from Fibre Channel, and it uses the SATA interface for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) T10 to the next. In 2001, HP (Compaq), IBM, LSI Logic, Maxtor, and Seagate founded the Serial Attached SCSI Working Group to provide a common interface that could not occur without developing new...

Serial Attached SCSI storage technology, 2nd Edition

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... one or more than Entry level drives, making them better suited for use to achieve reliable, high-speed serial communication are low-cost, high-speed switches that scale the number of SAS devices: initiators, targets, and expanders. This will pass the request to a physical link. An initiator device is a point-to...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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...guide 7 Intended audience 7 Related documentation 7 Contacting HP Technical Support 7 HP contact information 7 Document conventions and symbols 8 Subscription service 9 Other HP web sites 9 1 Overview 11 Switch features 11 Component identification 12 Port side of the Switch 13 Internal ports summary 13 Switch redundancy 13 Switch licensing 14 PortChannel 14 Optional hardware kits 15 2... 25 Disabling and enabling a port 25 Verifying the configuration 26 Backing up the configuration 26 Recovering the Admin Password 26 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 3

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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... Installing dust covers in empty ports 30 Replacing an SFP transceiver 30 Replacing the Switch 31 Powering on and off 32 Interpreting LED activity 33 LED indicators 33 LED patterns 34 POST and boot specifications 34 POST 34 Boot 35 ... cord statement 42 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive 42 English notice 42 B Electrostatic discharge 51 How to prevent electrostatic discharge 51 Grounding methods 51 C Switch technical specifications 53 General specifications 53 Weight and physical dimensions 54 Environmental requirements 55 4 Contents

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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...; In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) web page: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem. Intended audience This guide is used, Cisco MDS 9124e Switch. Contacting HP Technical Support Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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... recommends that customers register online using the Subscriber's choice web site: http://www.hp.com/go /storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.docs.hp.com • http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/prodserv/servers.html Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 9 TIP: Provides helpful hints and shortcuts. Subscribing to this service...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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... wavelength (LWL) • Universal self-configuring ports, which are capable of up to 4 Gb. The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch can operate in a fabric containing multiple switches or as the Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch) is a Fibre Channel (FC) switch that connects directly to the HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosure midplane • On-Demand Port Activation Licensing enables you to additional 12-port...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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... 6 EXT5 Cisco MDS 9124e 2 181734 Figure 1 Identifying components Table 2 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch components 3 4 Item Description 1 Midplane connector 2 Eight external SFP ports 3 Installation handle 4 Unit ID (UID) and Health LEDs 12 Overview • Heterogeneous support for mixed storage fabrics • Power supplied and controlled by the BladeSystem enclosure • Identification to HP chassis management via HP specified SEEPROMs...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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LiNK EXT 5 EXT 6 EXT 7 EXT 8 Cisco MDS 9124e 1 2 Figure 2 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch external ports Table 3 Identifying Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch external ports Item Description 1 Left bank - EXT 1, EXT 2, EXT 3 and EXT 4 2 Right bank - Switch redundancy The HP c-Class BladeSystem was engineered as a no-single-point-of the Switch Figure 2 and Table 3 identify Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch external ports (ports EXT 1 through EXT 4 and ports...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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... described next: • Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, base, integrating 24 active ports (16 internal and 8 external) and four preinstalled short wavelength SFPs. Switch licensing The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch integrates one of two license options that complement existing HP product lines. Software components includes Cisco Fabric Manager and Cisco Device Manager. • Cisco MDS 9124e Port Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem, base...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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Optional hardware kits Table 4 lists optional hardware kits that support the switch. For additional options, go to the HP web site: http://www.hp.com Table 4 Optional hardware Accessory Short wavelength 4Gb FC SFP, 4 pack 500m Long wavelength 4Gb FC SFP, 4km Medium wavelength 4Gb FC SFP, 10km 2 m LC-...-SC multimode FC cable Part number AE379A AE494A AE380A 221692-B21 221691-B22 221692-B23 221692-B26 221692-B27 221691-B21 221691-B21 221692-B22 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 15

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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...-Port Fabric Switch with two or four SFPs installed. Table 5 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch components Item Description 1 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem installation instructions • Small bag containing black, plastic SFP dust covers that must be inserted in Figure 3 and Table 5: • Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem 17 Figure 3 Carton contents Table 5 identifies the Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch components...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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... specific enclosure requirements. The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch is operating. Refer to install the switch: 18 Set Up Installing the Switch CAUTION: Do not install multiple switches at a time. Table 5 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch components Item Description 2 Dust covers for empty SFP ports 3 Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem installation guide Installation and safety considerations The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch installs in the I/O bays...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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...interconnect bay in latched position 2 Handle latch 3 Installation handle released 4. IMPORTANT: Populate all enclosure I/O bays with the enclosure. for HP c-Class BladeSystem 19 Press the handle latch to your enclosure. 2. scale: 2/3" = 1" 1 2 20 19 18 17 EXT... and Table 6. Align the Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch with your enclosure's specific configuration. 5. CAUTION: Properly ground yourself before handling the switch. 3. Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for example a switch, Pass-Thru, or one of the enclosure per the HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure setup and ...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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... the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator user guide. 20 Set Up Once the switch is the enclosure management tool that the switch type matches the mezzanine cards present on switches or server blades installed in the enclosure. If the switch does not power up the switch. 4 EXT 5 EXT 5 EXT 8 EXT 7 EXT 8 Cisco MDS 9124e 181737 Figure 5 Installing the Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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Identify the active OA in the BladeSystem for HP c-Class BladeSystem 21 Table 7 Power-on . 2. Verify that the LEDs match the indicators described in a UNIX environment • Null modem serial cable Set the IP ...; In a Windows environment: • Baud rate-9600 bits per second • 8 data bits • None (No parity) • 1 stop bit • No flow control Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for replacement, etc. 2 Health ID LED Steady green light Setting the IP address Obtain the following items to set the IP address via a serial connection...

Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP c-Class BladeSystem User Guide (AA-RWEBA-TE, September 2007)

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... information about the switch setup utility. 10.When you are using the switch for the switch. You must explicitly configure a password that meets the requirements listed in the "Configuring User Accounts" section in to the CLI. 2. NOTE: Refer to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration...netmask, and other parameters for the first time, the switch setup utility starts automatically. Type int mgmt 0. 4. Type ip default-gateway . 7. Type config t to exit the configuration mode. The IP address is installed. 7. Log in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide. 9. • In a...

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