AB291A Fabric Clustering System Support Guide (12-port Switch), April 2004

Installing HP Fabric Clustering System
Switch Setup
Chapter 4
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Connect Cables to Switch
A kit for connecting a PC (or other system) to the switch for initial configuration is included with the switch,
and consists of:
• MX-9-1 DB-9 (plug) to RJ-45 adapter
• FS-10-1 DB-9 (receptacle) to RJ-45 adapter
• RJ-45 rollover cable
Attaching a Serial Console Cable
Connect a PC or terminal to the console port of the switch using a straight-through cable; use the
straight-through M/F serial cable, which is provided in the package. The serial port has a RJ-45 console
connector.
For detailed information on how to connect the serial console cable, please see the documentation included
with the serial cable kit.
Connecting to Other Devices
This section describes how to connect the system to other network devices. HP Fabric Clustering System
Switch devices can be connected to HP Fabric Clustering System servers, or other HP Fabric Clustering
System Switches.
The Fabric Copper Switch modules support the following types of connectors:
• Management ports:
• Serial console port: RJ-45 connector.
• Ethernet Management port: RJ-45 jack for unshielded twisted-pair connections.
Setting up the Switch
Configuring Basic Connectivity
To configure the system, you must first assign an IP address to a management port. This is accomplished via
the Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is a text-based interface that is initially accessed using a serial
console. The CLI is described in “CLI Overview” on page 59.
HP Fabric Clustering System Switch devices are not assigned an IP address prior to leaving the factory. You
need to assign an IP address using the CLI and the serial console. After you assign an IP address, you can
access the system through a Telnet or SSH session.
Configuring an Out-Of-Band Ethernet Management IP Address
To configure an out-of-band Ethernet management IP address:
Step 1. Make sure that the HP Fabric Clustering System Switch is attached to a PC or terminal via the
serial port. Refer to Appendix C, “How to Use Windows HyperTerminal,” on page 291
Step 2. Open a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal for Windows, and set the session
parameters as follows:
• Baud: 9600 b/s
•Data Bits: 8