Compaq StorageWorks User manual

Compaq Confidential
StorageWorks Fibre Channel
Storage Hub 12
Installation Guide
First Edition (June 1999)
Part Number 340662-002
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StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12
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Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions..........................................................................................................v
Symbols in Text...........................................................................................................vi
Symbols on Equipment................................................................................................vi
Rack Stability..............................................................................................................vii
Getting Help................................................................................................................vii
Compaq Technical Support.................................................................................vii
Compaq Website................................................................................................ viii
Compaq Authorized Reseller ............................................................................ viii
Chapter 1
Product Summary
Features..................................................................................................................... 1-1
Functions................................................................................................................... 1-2
Option Kit Contents.................................................................................................. 1-2
Chapter 2
Overview of Installing the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage
Hub 12
Compaq Rack Warning............................................................................................. 2-2
Hub Warning and Precaution.................................................................................... 2-2
Installation Sequence................................................................................................ 2-3
Rack-Mounting or Desktop Installation ................................................................... 2-3
Tools Needed............................................................................................................ 2-3
Installing the Rack Mounting Hardware for a Compaq Rack Installation............... 2-4
Locating the Rack Mounting Hardware............................................................ 2-4
Identifying the Rack Mounting Rails and the Chassis Slide Rails.................... 2-5
Attaching the Rack Mounting Rails to the Rack............................................... 2-5
Attaching the Chassis Slide Rails to the Hub.................................................... 2-6
Installing the Hub into the Rack............................................................................... 2-8
Installing the Rubber Feet for a Desktop Installation............................................. 2-12
Identifying the Rear Panel Components................................................................. 2-13

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Hub 12 continued
Connecting the GBIC Module and the Fibre Channel Cable to the Hub................2-15
Connecting the Power Cord and Performing a Self Test ........................................2-17
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guidelines ......................................................................................3-1
Troubleshooting with the LEDs and the Reset Button..............................................3-2
Performing a Self Test after the Initial Power-Up.....................................................3-3
Appendix A
Electrostatic Discharge
Grounding Methods..................................................................................................A-1
Appendix B
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice.........................................................B-1
Class A Equipment............................................................................................B-2
Modifications.....................................................................................................B-2
Cables ................................................................................................................B-2
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)............................................................................B-2
Class A Equipment............................................................................................B-2
European Union Notice ............................................................................................B-3
Japanese Notice ........................................................................................................B-3
Taiwanese Notice......................................................................................................B-3
Laser Compliance.....................................................................................................B-4
Laser Safety Warnings ......................................................................................B-4
Compliance with CDRH Regulations ...............................................................B-4
Laser Product Label...........................................................................................B-5
Laser Information..............................................................................................B-5
Appendix C
Power Cord Set Requirements
General Requirements ..............................................................................................C-1
Country-Specific Requirements ...............................................................................C-2
Appendix D
Specifications
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12...........................................D-1
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About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation
and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
These elements appear in initial capital letters.
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
These elements appear in uppercase.
Type When you are instructed to type information, type
the information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type
the information and then press the Enter key.

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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific
instructions.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points
of information.
Symbols on Equipment
These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.
Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock hazards,
do not open this enclosure.
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a Network
Interface Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to
the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications
connectors into this receptacle.

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Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols
indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow
the surface to cool before touching.
Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols
indicate the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of
power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.
Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
nThe leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
nThe full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
nThe stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack
installations.
nThe racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
nA rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for
any reason. Extend only one component at a time.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
You are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your product
for as long you own the product. A technical support specialist will help you
diagnose the problem or guide you to the next step in the warranty process.

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In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ1. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are
listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website by logging on to
the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
nTechnical support registration number (if applicable)
nProduct serial number (s)
nProduct model name(s) and numbers(s)
nApplicable error messages
nAdd-on boards or hardware
nThird-party hardware or software
nOperating system type and revision level
nDetailed, specific questions
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by
logging on to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller:
nIn the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
nIn Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
nElsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone
numbers.
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Chapter 1
Product Summary
The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 is an active 12-port
hub for Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) storage clusters, server
clusters, and networks, providing gigabit speed storage connectivity, modular
network scalability, and option network management.
Figure 1-1. Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12
Features
■Expandability and Performance - supports 12 GigaBit Interface
Converter, GBIC ports with parallel and serial identification protocols
■Flexibility - adheres to the ANSI FC-AL standard

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■Intelligent Port Control - provides multiple data checks without
affecting performance
■Spatial Economy - takes up only 1U of rack space
■Ease of Use - provides port-bypass circuitry flexibility and simplifies
central wiring management
Functions
The Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 continuously
monitors the serial data and automatically configures an FC-AL network.
Adding valid FC-AL nodes with ANSI-compliant cables is truly a plug-and-
play task. Loop nodes that are missing or inoperative are detected, and the data
is automatically routed to the next operational port and node in the loop.
The hub is transparent to the protocol. It does not consume any FC-AL
addresses and so is not addressable by an FC-AL port. Because of the
intelligent signal detection tests, only valid Fibre Channel devices will be
connected to a loop when using the hub. If an FC-AL node were to transmit
invalid Fibre Channel data, the node would be taken off the loop
automatically. Examples of node behavior that will result in a bypass state are
transmission of invalid characters, absence of frames, and invalid signal
amplitude.
Option Kit Contents
Unpack the shipping box and locate the Option Kit Card. This document will
provide you with the equipment contents of the Compaq StorageWorks Fibre
Channel Storage Hub 12 option kit.