director 2/64 installation guide

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Installing and Configuring
the Director 2/64
This chapter does the following:
• Lists installation requirements
• Provides a carton contents checklist
• Outlines how to install the Director 2/64 in a HP 9000, HP 10000, HP 11000, HP
M-Series, HP rack system/e, industry-standard 19-in rack, or comparable rack
• Describes how to configure the Director 2/64
• Summarizes HA-Fabric Manager (HAFM) server set up and configuration
Review Installation Requirements
The Director is delivered stand-alone and ready to be mounted in an HP 9000, HP
10000, HP 11000, HP M-Series, HP rack system/e or industry-standard 19-in rack.
Ethernet cabling, distance, and LAN addressing issues must be considered.
Review the following checklist before installing the switch:
• Prepare a site plan. Consult the hp StorageWorks SAN high availability planning
guide.
• Verify that required technical personnel are available and scheduled for the
installation.
• Obtain the required fiber-optic cables (multimode or single-mode). Verify cable
length and required connectors.
• Obtain a Hewlett-Packard 19-inch equipment rack.
• Verify that the front panel air temperature does not exceed 40 °C (104 °F) during
operation.