user manual

Quick Start Guide

Installation Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of the QLogic

9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch. This guide describes the steps

to install and activate your new switch using a Windows

workstation. For advanced options and instructions (including

Solaris

, Linux

, and Mac OS X

installations), refer to the QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch Installation

Guide at www.qlogic.com

NOTE: Do not apply power to the switch until instructed in Step 5.

Step 1. Verify the Package Contents

The QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch is shipped with the following items:

1 QLogic 9000 Series Stackable Chassis Switch

2 AC Power cords

1 Rail kit

1 RJ-45/RS-232 console adapter

1 Enterprise Fabric Suite™ 2007 CD

NOTE: I/O blades, transceivers, and stacking cables, if you ordered them, are packaged separately.

Step 2. Mount the Switch

WARNING!! Two people are required to safely lift and install the switch into a rack. To avoid personal injury or damage

to the switch, arrange for assistance.

You can mount the QLogic 9000 Series switch on a flat surface or in a rack. Allow minimum clearances of 2 inches in

front and 8 inches in the rear for cabling.

❑ For a rack mount, install the QLogic 9000 Series rail kit in a standard 19" rack as described in the QLogic 9000

Series Stackable Chassis Switch Rack Mounting Guide that is packaged with the switch.

Step 3. Install I/O Blades

❑ Remove I/O panels as needed to match the number of I/O blades to be installed. Pull the I/O panel by the latch to

disengage and remove. Every I/O slot must have an I/O blade or an I/O panel to ensure proper cooling.

❑ Install I/O blades. Open the I/O blade latch and slide the I/O blade into the chassis until it makes contact with the

midplane connector. Rotate the latch upward to lock the I/O blade in place.