Hp 6Gb SAS Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class Bedienungsanleitung

HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch User GuideThe HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch is a single-wide interconnect module for HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. The HP 6Gb SAS BLS

For assistance, HP strongly recommends using the HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutionswith 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclos

Mappings for the c7000 BladeSystem enclosure:BladeSystemnlc-Classnlinterconnect bayExpansionnlslotServer typeBladeSystemnlc-Classnlenclosurenlmodel3/4

1. Remove the air baffle from the selected interconnect bay.2. Prepare the switch.3. Install the switch in the open interconnect bay.When installed in

4. Note the following during startup:• All eight switch Link LEDs will blink while the switch and the VSM software are startingup.• Startup time is ap

IMPORTANT:• Before updating switch firmware, HP strongly recommends backing up the existing configurationfor safekeeping. For more information, see th

Connecting cables to the switchAfter confirming that the desired firmware is installed on the switch, connect SAS cables betweenthe switch and the ext

Cabling exampleThe following is one example of a configuration using HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches.For more information about configurations using HP 6Gb SAS

Configuring the switchKey configuration tasks include:1. Entering switch parameters. (Enabling or disabling Multi-initiator mode.)2. Creating zone gro

4 Supported software toolsPrimary configuration and management utilities include:• “HP Onboard Administrator overview” (page 18)• “HP 6G Virtual SAS M

As shown in the following image, selecting an item in the navigation tree displays managementand monitoring tasks for the selected device. For example

© Copyright 2011, 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warrant

HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager overviewHP 6G Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) is embedded in the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch firmware and isthe software application used

5 FirmwareAs part of a routine system maintenance program, periodically check firmware versions installedon all devices in your solution, including th

6 TroubleshootingSolutionProblemAmber LED on Switch• Check OA and VSM for status alerts to identify theproblem.• See “Component identification” (page

7 Technical specificationsGeneral specificationsMPC8343a running at 400MHzCommunications processor6Gb/s SAS x2To server blades:Data path6Gb/s SAS x4To

8 Electrostatic dischargePreventing electrostatic dischargeTo prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting

9 Support and other resourcesContacting HPFor worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:http://www.hp.com/supportBefore cont

ElementConventionBold text• Keys that are pressed• Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as me

HP Insight Remote Support softwareHP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support software to complete theinstallation or upgrade of

10 Product documentation surveyAre you the person who installs, maintains, or uses this HP storage product? If so, we would liketo know more about you

A Regulatory compliance noticesThis section contains regulatory notices.Regulatory compliance identification numbersFor the purpose of regulatory comp

Contents1 Introduction...5Features...

Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States onlyThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su

The compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product:For non-telecommunications products and for EU harmonize

BSMI Class A noticeChinese noticeVietnam compliance markingFor applicable products.Turkish recycling noticeTürkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygu

Bulgarian recycling noticeИзхвърляне на отпадъчно оборудване от потребители в частни домакинства в ЕвропейскиясъюзТози символ върху продукта или опако

Estonian recycling noticeÄravisatavate seadmete likvideerimine Euroopa Liidu eramajapidamistesSee märk näitab, et seadet ei tohi visata olmeprügi hulk

Greek recycling noticeΑπόρριψη άχρηοτου εξοπλισμού από ιδιώτες χρήστες στην Ευρωπαϊκή ΈνωσηΑυτό το σύμβολο σημαίνει ότι δεν πρέπει να απορρίψετε το πρ

Lithuanian recycling noticeNolietotu iekārtu iznīcināšanas noteikumi lietotājiem Eiropas Savienības privātajās mājsaimniecībāsŠis simbols norāda, ka i

Slovak recycling noticeLikvidácia vyradených zariadení používateľmi v domácnostiach v Európskej úniiTento symbol znamená, že tento produkt sa nemá lik

IndexAaccessing the switch, 13Bbest practicescabling, 15zoned cabling, 15BSMI notices, 32Ccablingbest practices, 15D6000, dual domain, 16examples of,

Chinese notices, 32European Union notice, 30identification numbers, 29Japanese notices, 31Korean notices, 31recycling notices, 32Vietnamese notices, 3

Cables...30Canadian notice (

1 IntroductionThe HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch is a single-wide interconnect module for HP BladeSystem c-Classenclosures that enables a server blade with an H

Supported devicesThe HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch supports the following types of devices:• “Shared SAS storage enclosures (P2000 G3 SAS MSA arrays)” (page 6)

• The SAS BL Switch and the connected SAS storage are configured using drive bay zonegroups. The group of drive bays is presented to the c-Class enclo

2 Component identificationBlueUnit ID LED1• Off—Normal• Solid —Being identified• Blinking—Firmware is being updatedGreenHealth LED2• Off—Not powered u

3 Installation proceduresHP 6Gb SAS BL Switch installation procedures include the following steps:• “Getting started” (page 9)• “Planning the configur