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- Page 1 StorageWorks edge switch 2/24 flexport upgrade instructions Part Number: AA-RTDHB-TE/958-000286-000 Second Edition (January 2003) These instructions describe how to install the 8-flexport upgrade kit in an Edge Switch 2/24.
- Page 2 © Hewlett-Packard Company, 2003. All rights reserved. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 5: About This Guide
About this Guide This installation guide provides information to help you: • Install the 8-flexport upgrade kit for the HP StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24. • Contact technical support for additional assistance. Intended Audience This book is intended for use by administrators who are experienced with the following: •... -
Page 6: Document Conventions
Variables Monospace, italic font Website addresses Sans serif font (http://thenew.hp.com) 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. -
Page 7: Symbols On Equipment
About this Guide Symbols on Equipment Any enclosed 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. -
Page 8: Rack Stability
Only one rack component is extended at any time. A rack may become unstable if more than one rack component is extended for any reason. Getting Help If you still have a question after reading this guide, contact an HP authorized service provider or access our website: http://thenew.hp.com. HP Technical Support In North America, call technical support at 1-800-652-6672, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -
Page 9: Hp Website
Operating system type and revision level • Detailed, specific questions HP Website The HP website has the latest information on this product, as well as the latest drivers. http://thenew.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/storage.html. Access storage at: From this website, select the appropriate product or solution. -
Page 11: Flexport Upgrade Instructions
Flexport Upgrade Instructions Read these instructions to upgrade the Edge Switch 2/24 from 8 ports to 16 ports and from 16 ports to 24 ports by installing the 8-flexport upgrade kit for the Edge Switch 2/24. Each port expansion kit includes eight optical transceivers, these upgrade instructions, and a transaction code for obtaining a software license key (feature key). -
Page 12: Upgrading The Edge Switch 2/24
Flexport Upgrade Instructions Upgrading the Edge Switch 2/24 This section describes how to upgrade the Edge Switch 2/24 from 8 ports to 16 ports and from 16 ports to 24 ports. Upgrading to 16 Ports Ports 0 through 8 of the Edge Switch 2/24 are populated when you receive it 1, 3). -
Page 13: Obtaining And Configuring Feature Key
Obtaining a Feature Key To obtain the feature key for your flexport upgrade, complete the information requested on the hp StorageWorks fibre channel switches entitlement certificate for firmware features. This certificate is included in the flexport upgrade kit. Then, send... -
Page 14: Configuring The Feature Key
EWS to configure the feature key, refer to online help in the EWS. If you are using the CLI to configure the feature key, refer to the hp StorageWorks CLI reference guide for directors and edge switches. - Page 15 Flexport Upgrade Instructions 3. Click New to add a new feature key. The New Feature Key dialog box displays (Figure Figure 3: New Feature Key dialog box 4. In the New Feature Key dialog box, type the Switch’s feature key and click OK. The Enable Feature Key dialog box displays (Figure Figure 4: Enable Feature Key dialog box...
- Page 16 Flexport Upgrade Instructions 5. Click Activate to activate the new feature key. A warning dialog box displays (Figure Figure 5: Warning Dialog Box 6. Click Yes to enable the feature key. When the feature key is enabled, the Switch performs an IPL, during which the Ethernet connection between the HAFM server and Switch is momentarily interrupted.