San Switch 2/32 v4.1.x - Installation Guide

Installing the SAN Switch 2/32
58 SAN Switch 2/32 Version 4.1.x Installation Guide
Configuring SAN Switch 2/32 Network Addressing
Read the following sections for information on how to configure the SAN Switch
2/32 addressing scheme.
For instructions about configuring the switch to operate in a fabric containing
switches from other vendors, refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS
Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide.
For detailed information about the commands used in this procedure, refer to the
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide.
Requirements
The following items are required for configuring and connecting the SAN Switch
2/32 in a network and fabric:
■ An unused IP address and corresponding subnetmask and gateway address
from your Network Administrator
■ SAN Switch 2/32 installed and connected to a power source
■ A local workstation (desktop or notebook computer) with:
— Microsoft
®
Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition,
or Windows NT 4.0 operating system
— RS-232 Serial communication software (for example, ProComm Plus or
HyperTerminal)
■ Serial cable provided with the switch
■ Ethernet cable
■ SFP transceivers and compatible cables, as required
■ Access to an FTP server for backing up the switch configuration