HyperFabric Administrator's Guide (HP-UX 11i v1)

Installing HyperFabric
Installing HyperFabric Switches
Chapter 364
Installing HyperFabric Switches
This section contains the information you need to install HyperFabric
switches. As stated earlier, the term HyperFabric2 (HF2) switch
refers to the functional switch (the A6384A switch chassis with one of the
switch modules installed).
Before Installation
Before you install the HyperFabric switch, you should be aware of the
following:
❏ The A4891A HF1 switch is supported beginning with the following
HyperFabric software versions:
— HP-UX 11.0: version B.11.00.02
— HP-UX 11i v1: version B.11.11.00
The A6384A HF2 switch is supported beginning with the following
HyperFabric software versions:
— HP-UX 11.0: version B.11.00.11
— HP-UX 11i v1: version B.11.11.01
HyperFabric switches are not supported by software versions earlier
than those mentioned above, respectively.
To determine the version of HyperFabric you have, issue the
following command at the command prompt:
$ swlist | grep -i hyperfabric
❏ The HF1 switch must be rack mounted in a standard 19-inch rack,
using the rails shipped with the switch.
For the HF2 switch, HP recommends that you use the rails shipped
with the switch when you mount it in a standard 19-inch rack, even
though the switch can be mounted in the rack by itself (without the
rails).