HP Surestore FC Swtich 6164 Quick Start Guide

Setup

Fibre cable connections are made to GBICs located on the front panel of the

switch using standard dual SC plug connectors as shown in Figure 23.

The connectors are keyed and must be inserted into the GBIC module

connector in proper alignment. In most cases, one of the two connector

plugs is a different color to aid in proper connector alignment.

Note

Remove the protective plug from the GBIC. Do not force the fibre

optic plug into the GBIC module as you may damage the connector, the

GBIC module, or both. Make certain the fibre surface is clean and free of

dust or debris before inserting the connector into the GBIC module.

Initialize the Switch

To initialize the switch:

1. Insert the GBICs into the GBIC ports and connect the Fibre Channel cable

to the GBIC. This may be done before or after the switch is initialized.

2. Connect the power cord to the AC module of the switch. The switch

automatically performs a Power On Self Test (POST). The POST will

take approximately 2.5 minutes.

Figure 23. Dual SC Fibre Optic Plug Connector