HP StorageWorks Interface Manager and Command View TL Installation Guide (March 2005)

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Hardware Installation
31Interface Manager and Command View TL Installation Guide
Installing the Fibre Channel Interface Controllers into the
Expansion Cage
This section explains how to install one or more HP StorageWorks e2400-160
Fibre Channel Interface Controllers into the ESL9000 Series library expansion
cage. The e2400-160 FC Interface Controller is a 6U (26.7 cm / 10.5 in) card and
requires the full length of the expansion cage.
Upgrading from previous Fibre Channel Interface Controllers
Although it is possible for the Interface Manager card to coexist with (but not
manage) older 4U FC interface controllers, HP does not support this
configuration. If you are using the older 4U FC interface controllers, HP
recommends upgrading these controllers to the e2400-160 FC Interface
Controller. This will ensure that you experience the full potential of the Interface
Manager card.
If you are using the older 4U FC interface controllers, you most likely have the
6-slot 6U to 4U adapter installed. This adapter must be replaced with the 2-slot 6U
to 4U adapter before you can install the e2400-160 Interface Controllers. The
2-slot 6U to 4U adapter upgrade kit must be purchased separately. Refer to the
documentation that ships with the upgrade kit for installation instructions.
Note: The 2-slot 6U to 4U adapter and the 6-slot 6U to 4U adapters were referred to
as 2U (for 2-slot) or 6U (for 6-slot) filler panels in earlier documentation.