HP StorageWorks
Overview
This document describes procedures for installing an HP StorageWorks
3Gb SAS BL Switch (3Gb SAS Switch) in an HP c-Class enclosure. For
more information about this switch, mezzanines, c-Class enclosures, and
other BladeSystem components, see the HP BladeSystem website http:/
/www.hp.com/go/bladesystem. Product pages, overviews, QuickSpecs,
and user documents for all BladeSystem products are accessible from
this website.
3Gb SAS BL Switch installation
instructions
Front panel and LED definitions
This document describes procedures for installing a
3Gb SAS BL Switch in a c-Class enclosure.
• Off—Normal
• Solid blue—Being identified
• Blinking blue—Firmware is being up-
dated
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Unit ID LED
Health LED
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• Off—Not powered up
• Solid green—Healthy
• Blinking amber—Error, there is a
problem with the switch
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Release button for the locking latch handle.
• Off—No link between the server and
storage
• Solid green—Link between server and
storage is established
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Link LED
• Blinking green—Activity on the estab-
lished link
• Off—Normal
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Fault LED
• Amber—Link error, there is a problem
with the port
SAS ports (to external storage)
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IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Do not connect SAS cables to external storage enclosures until
you have accessed the switch and confirmed that the desired
When two 3Gb SAS BL Switches are installed in the same row
of an enclosure, make sure that they are running the same
firmware version.
Accessing the switch
The switch is configured and managed through the Onboard
Administrator (OA) and Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) applications.
Cabling the switch
After confirming the firmware version, connect SAS cables between the
switch and the external SAS storage enclosures.
To access VSM:
NOTE:
1. Access OA.
The 3Gb SAS BL Switch uses SAS cables with mini-SAS universal
connectors. For a list of supported cables, see the 3Gb SAS
Switch QuickSpecs.
NOTE:
The minimum OA version offering support for the 3Gb
SAS BL Switch is 2.40.
For detailed cabling information, see the HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS
BL Switch user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS BL Switch manuals
2. In the OA Systems and Devices tree, expand the Interconnect Bays,
and select the 3Gb SAS BL Switch.
3. After selecting the SAS switch to manage, click Management Console
and wait a few moments for the application to open. Then, log on
to VSM using your OA username and password.
Configuring the switch
• For firmware versions lower than 2.0.0.0, no configuration tasks are
available.
For details, see the HP Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on
the 3Gb SAS BL Switch manuals page http://www.hp.com/support/
• For firmware versions 2.0.0.0 or higher, key configuration steps in-
clude:
• Entering switch parameters.
• Creating zone groups (switch-port based or drive-bay based).
• Assigning zone groups to servers.
Confirming the firmware version
Firmware is pre-installed on each switch in the factory, but updated,
alternative, or a preferred version may be available. The following types
of firmware are available for the 3Gb SAS BL Switch; choose the
firmware type that is best for your environment:
The switch is configured using the Virtual SAS Manager (VSM)
application. For more information on zoning and configuration tasks,
see the HP Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS
• Firmware versions less than 2.0.0.0—Single open zone support.
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By default, all blade servers have access to all storage connected to
the switch. This configuration is pre-configured and cannot be altered.
To restrict access to the storage, use features included in your storage
management software.
Regulatory notice
For details, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation
guide.
• Firmware versions 2.0.0.0 and higher—Multi-zone support.
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By default, for servers to access storage, switch-port or drive-bay
zone groups must be created. Zone groups provide user-defined
isolation within the switch.
Additional information
The installed firmware version is displayed in the VSM near the center
of the HP Virtual SAS Manager banner. Access the VSM and make note
of the installed firmware version on each 3Gb SAS BL Switch.
HP BladeSystem: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem
HP storage: http://www.hp.com/storage
As needed, update firmware on the switches to the desired version.
Firmware is installed using the VSM application. For details, see the HP
Virtual SAS Manager user guide, available on the 3Gb SAS BL Switch
HP support: http://www.hp.com/support
HP manuals: http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
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