HP StorageWorks SAN Director Installation Guide (A7393-90009, May 2007)

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3. Position a cable so that the key (the ridge on one side of the cable connector) is aligned with the
slot in the transceiver; then, insert into the transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks.
Cables are keyed so that they can only be inserted with the correct orientation. If a cable does
not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
4. Repeat step 1 through step 3 for the remaining ports.
5. Organize the cables as required. For recommendations regarding cable management, refer to
the ”Managing cables” on page 57 of this document.
6. Verify switch and port status using the switchShow command. The switchShow command
provides detailed information about the switch.
7. Verify fabric connectivity using the fabricShow command at the prompt. The fabricShow
command provides general information about the fabric.
Enabling software licenses
Some licenses are already factory-installed on the 4/256 SAN Director. To determine which licenses
are currently enabled, use the licenseShow command.
In the above example the license key is AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG. Make sure you keep a hardcopy of
your license key in a secure location for emergency reference.
The 64-bit chassis ID is required to obtain and activate licenses for the 4/256 SAN Director. The
chassis ID is available through the licenseIdShow command.
Both the licenseShow and licenseIdShow commands must be typed through the active CP
card.
For information about activating licenses, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS administrator
guide.
Backing up the configuration
You should save all key configuration data for the 4/256 SAN Director—including license key
information—and upload it to a host for emergency reference. Routine backups of the configuration
are recommended to ensure the current configuration is available if needed.
After all zoning configurations and other changes are complete, back up the configuration by
typing configUpload at the prompt. The configUpload command uploads the 4/256 SAN
swDir:admin> licenseshow
AAbbccDDeeFFeeGG:
Web license
Zoning license
Fabric Watch license
Performance Monitor license
Trunking license
Security license