958-000290-003, March 2005)

Installing and configuring the Edge Switch 2/3224

Verify that the following items are present before beginning installation:

• (Optional). An HP 9000, HP 10000, HP 11000, HP M-Series, HP rack system/e, or an

industry-standard 19-in rack.

• Two power outlets or different branches (for redundancy)

• Torque driver with cross-tip bit (for setting 22 in/lb. of torque)

• Fiber-optic protective plug—For safety and port transceiver protection, fiber-optic protective plugs

must be inserted in all switch ports without fiber-optic cables attached.

• Null modem cable—An asynchronous RS-232 null modem cable is required to configure switch

network addresses and obtain event log information through the maintenance port. The cable

has nine conductors and two DB-9 female connectors. A null modem cable specially designed

for this application is supplied with the Edge Switch 2/32.

• Standard flat-tip and cross-tip Phillips screwdrivers—Required to remove, replace, adjust or

tighten various FRUs, chassis, or rack components.

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding cable with attached wrist strap—Required when

working in and around the switch card cage.

• Maintenance terminal (desktop or notebook computer)—Required to configure switch network

addresses and acquire event log information through the maintenance port. Computer

requirements include:

• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,

Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP operating system installed

• RS-232 serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus, or HyperTerminal).

NOTE: The HAFM appliance may be used for this function. The HyperTerminal application

is included with the Windows operating system provided with the

HAFM appliance.

Unpack and inspect the switch

This section provides instructions for unpacking and inspecting the Edge Switch 2/32 and installing

it in a desktop or rack-mount configuration.

To unpack and inspect the switch:

CAUTION: When you remove the switch from the carton, do not rest it on its rear window while

examining it. To do so may break the FRU handles.

1. Inspect the shipping containers for damage caused during transit. If a container is damaged,

ensure a representative from the freight carrier is present when the container is opened.

2. Unpack the shipping containers and inspect each item for damage. Save all shipping and

packing materials. Ensure that all items on the enclosed shipping list are in each container.

3. If any items are damaged or missing, customers should contact an HP authorized service

provider or reseller.