HP SN3000B Reference Guide

Contents
1 HP 16Gb FC Switches.................................................................................7
HP SN6000B 16Gb FC Switch...................................................................................................7
Overview............................................................................................................................7
Platform capabilities.............................................................................................................7
Platform components............................................................................................................8
Port side of the switch...........................................................................................................9
Nonport side of the switch....................................................................................................9
Software options..................................................................................................................9
ISL Trunking..................................................................................................................10
Hardware options..............................................................................................................11
SFP transceivers............................................................................................................11
HP SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch.................................................................................................12
Overview..........................................................................................................................12
Platform capabilities...........................................................................................................12
Platform components..........................................................................................................13
Port side of the switch.........................................................................................................13
Nonport side of the switch..................................................................................................14
Software options................................................................................................................14
ISL Trunking..................................................................................................................14
Hardware options..............................................................................................................15
SFP transceivers............................................................................................................16
2 Installing and configuring HP 16Gb FC Switches..........................................17
Accessories............................................................................................................................17
Installation and safety considerations........................................................................................17
Electrical considerations......................................................................................................17
Environmental considerations...............................................................................................17
Cabling considerations.......................................................................................................18
Installing the switch.................................................................................................................18
Items required for installation...............................................................................................18
Installing the switch in a rack using the Rack Mount Kit...........................................................19
Installing a standalone switch..............................................................................................24
Setting up the switch...............................................................................................................24
Connecting the serial cable.................................................................................................25
Logging in to the serial console port.....................................................................................25
Setting the IP address.........................................................................................................25
Using DHCP to set the IP address....................................................................................26
Setting a static IP address...............................................................................................26
Setting the date and time....................................................................................................26
Setting the date............................................................................................................26
Setting the time zone.....................................................................................................27
Synchronizing local time................................................................................................28
Synchronizing local time using NTP.................................................................................28
Configuring the zones and selecting devices..........................................................................29
Connecting devices............................................................................................................29
Setting switch features........................................................................................................31
Switch status policy............................................................................................................31
Changing the switch name and chassis name........................................................................31
Verifying the configuration..................................................................................................32
Backing up the configuration...............................................................................................32
Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses...........................................................................32
Fabric OS Native and AG modes.............................................................................................33
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HP SN3000B Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	SN3000B
Category	Switch
Language	English