HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User manual

HP StorageWorks
Edge Switch 2/24 Flexport upgrade
instructions
Part number: AA–RTDHG–TE/958–-000284–006
Fourth edition: (January 2006)

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Edge Switch 2/24 Flexport upgrade instructions

Contents
Preface .............................. 7
Aboutthisguide....................................... 7
Intendedaudience.................................... 7
Relateddocumentation.................................. 7
Documentconventionsandsymbols ............................ 7
GettingHelp ...................................... 8
HPtechnicalsupport................................. 8
HPstoragewebsite ................................. 8
HPauthorizedreseller ................................ 9
Helpfulwebsites .................................. 9
1Flexportupgradeinstructions ................... 11
UnpackingandinspectingtheSFPtransceivers......................... 11
UpgradingtheEdgeSwitch2/24 .............................. 11
Upgradingto16ports................................. 11
Upgradingto24ports ................................. 12
Featurekeys ....................................... 12
Obtainingafeaturekey ................................ 12
Installingafeaturekey ................................. 13
InstallingafeaturekeyusingHAFMBasic(EmbeddedWebServer)............ 13
InstallingafeaturekeyusingHAFM ......................... 14
Index .............................. 17
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Figures
1EdgeSwitch2/24portlocations ........................... 11
2MaintenanceFeatureInstallationtab.......................... 14
3ConfigureFeatureKeydialogbox........................... 15
4NewFeatureKeydialogbox............................. 15
5EnableFeatureKeydialogbox ............................ 15
6Warningdialogbox ................................ 15
4

Tables
1Documentconventions................................. 7
2MethodsofcontactingtheHPAuthorizationCenter ................... 12
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Preface
About this guide
These installation instructions provide information to help you:
•Install the flexport upgrade kit for the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24.
•Obtain and configure a required feature key.
•Contact technical support for additional assistance.
Intended audience
This guide is intended for system administrators familiar with:
•Fibre Channel technology
•HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel switches
Related documentation
For a list of corresponding documentation, see the related documents section of the release notes that
came with this product.
For the latest information, documentation, and firmware releases, please visit the HP StorageWorks web
site: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure.html.
For information about Fibre Channel standards, visit the Fibre Channel Industry Association web site at
http://www.fbrechannel.org [http://www.fibrechannel.org].
Document conventions and symbols
This section identifies the conventions and symbols used in this document.
Table 1 Document conventions
Convention Element
Medium blue text: Figure 1 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses
Medium blue, underlined text (http://www.hp.com)Web site addresses
Bold font •Key names
•Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box
•GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as
menu and list items, buttons, and check boxes
Italics font Text emphasis
Monospace font •File and directory names
•System output
•Code
•Text typed at the command-line
Monospace, italic font
•Code variables
•Command-line variables
Monospace, bold font Emphasis of file and directory names, system output,
code, and text typed at the command line
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WARNING!
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
Getting Help
If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access
our web site: http://www.hp.com.
HP technical support
Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the HP support web site:
http://www.hp.com/support.
Collect the following information before calling:
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product serial numbers
•Product model names and numbers
•Applicable error messages
•Operating system type and revision level
•Detailed, specificquestions
NOTE:
For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
HP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using the Subscriber’s choice web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.
•Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements,
newest versions of drivers, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to
numerous other product resources.
•After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then
Storage under Product Category.
HP storage web site
TheHPWebsitehasthelatestinformationonthisproduct,aswellasthelatestdrivers. Access
storage at: http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html. From this web site, select
the appropriate product or solution.
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HP authorized reseller
For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller:
•In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518
•In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868
•Elsewhere, see the HP Web site for locations and telephone numbers: http://www.hp.com.
Helpful web sites
For third-party product information, see the following HP web sites:
•h
ttp://www.hp.com
•http://www.hp.com/go/storage
•http://www.hp.com/support
•http://www.docs.hp.com
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