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Anleitung Zusammenfassung
4.
Note the following during startup:
Installing the switch
• When installed in an operational enclosure, the switch automat-
ically powers up and performs a series of Power On Self Tests.
Updating switch firmware
Connecting cables to the switch
• All eight switch Link LEDs will blink while the switch and the VSM
Firmware is pre-installed on each switch in the factory, but an updated
After confirming that the desired firmware is installed on the switch,
software are starting up.
NOTE:
version may be available.
connect SAS cables between the switch and the external SAS storage
• Startup time is approximately two minutes. If startup is longer
enclosures or external backup devices. Be sure to connect the external
• The SAS BL Switch may be hot-installed in an operational en-
than two minutes, confirm that a supported version of Onboard
devices to switch ports that the desired servers will be able to access.
closure.
Factory-installed firmware:
Administrator is installed on the system.
(See Getting started and Planning the configuration.)
• Make sure that Smart Array SAS controllers are installed in
• After the switch and the VSM software have started up success-
Latest-available firmware:
server mezzanine slots that map to the selected BladeSystem
The SAS BL Switch uses SAS cables with mini-SAS universal connectors.
fully, the switch Health LED will be solid green.
c-Class enclosure interconnect bay.
For a list of supported cables, see the SAS BL Switch QuickSpecs.
• If the Health LED is amber or off, remove the switch from the
1.
Record the firmware version that was pre-installed on the switch.
• The SAS BL Switch does not have a power on/off button. Power
BladeSystem enclosure Interconnect Bay and reinstall it, pressing
is automatically applied or removed when the switch is installed
firmly on the switch and its locking latch handle to ensure it is
The installed firmware version is displayed in the VSM near the
IMPORTANT:
or removed from the enclosure. Alternatively, power can be
seated properly. If trouble persists, see the "Troubleshooting"
center of the HP Virtual SAS Manager banner. Access the VSM and
applied or removed through the Onboard Administrator applic-
Confirm that firmware installed on the external SAS devices is
section of the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation
make note of the firmware version installed on each SAS BL Switch
ation.
supported for use with the firmware installed on the switch.
guide.
in the BladeSystem enclosure.
Consult the QuickSpecs for the switch and the external devices.
• Connect SAS cables to external storage enclosures only after
2.
Record the latest available firmware version.
confirming that the desired firmware version is installed on the
For more information about switch LED patterns, see “Front panel
switch.
and LED definitions” on page 1.
Firmware can be obtained from several HP websites, including:
• HP Support Download drivers and software page:
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http://www.hp.com/support/downloads.
1.
Remove the air baffle from the selected interconnect bay.
NOTE:
Configuring the switch
This Support site includes download pages for all HP products.
Do not connect cables to the switch at this time. HP recommends
The HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch is listed in the bladesystem section.
Key configuration steps include:
connecting cables only after confirming that the switch is
Obtain firmware from this site if you want to update the switch,
operational and has the desired, supported version of firmware
but not the other devices in the solution. Download the .img
• Entering switch parameters.
installed.
firmware file and use the VSM to install.
• Creating zone groups.
• HP BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance page:
• Assigning zone groups to servers.
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http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/
Configure the switch using the VSM application. For more information,
c-class.html.
see the HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide.
Accessing the switch
This BladeSystem site provides links to BladeSystem Firmware
Release Sets and the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO, which
IMPORTANT:
The switch is configured and managed through the HP Onboard
include tested, compatible sets of firmware for components in-
Administrator and HP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) applications.
cluded in BladeSystem solutions and are designed to help man-
• Zoning restrictions exist. For more information, see the follow-
2.
Prepare the switch.
age firmware interdependencies between HP BladeSystem c-Class
ing:
To access VSM:
components. Select the Compatibility tab to view version inform-
• Important 3Gb SAS BL Switch Zoning Restrictions (printed
1.
Access Onboard Administrator (OA).
ation and download firmware for individual components. Obtain
and shipped with the switch)
firmware from this site if you want to update the switch, along
2.
In the OA Systems and Devices navigation tree, expand the
• HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem
with other devices in the solution. Download .exe firmware files
Interconnect Bays, and select the HP SAS BL Switch.
Solutions Deployment Guide (introduced in Getting started)
and use the Smart Update Firmware DVD ISO to install.
3.
After selecting the SAS switch to manage, click Management Console
• When upgrading from a single-domain to a dual-domain en-
3.
If needed, update firmware on each switch to the latest version.
and wait a few moments for the VSM application to open.
vironment, access the VSM and view the configuration settings
For instructions using the VSM, see the HP 3G Virtual SAS Manager
for each switch. If needed, manually configure the new switch.
For more information about accessing and using the VSM, see the HP
User Guide. For instructions using the HP Smart Update Firmware
3G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide.
DVD, see the HP BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance website.
3.
Install the switch in the open interconnect bay.
IMPORTANT:
Additional information
When two HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches are installed in the same
row of a BladeSystem enclosure, make sure that they are running
HP BladeSystem: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem
the same firmware version.
HP BladeSystem Interconnects:
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http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects
HP BladeSystem Technical Resources:
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http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation
HP BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/
products/blades/components/c-class.html
HP Storage: http://www.hp.com/storage
HP Support: http://www.hp.com/support
HP Manuals: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
HP Downloads: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
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