HPE SN6500B User Manual

Installing the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch in a rack using the Rack
Mount Kit.......................................................................................................................... 26
Securing the switch to the outer rails.................................................................... 31
Installing the HPE SN6000B 16Gb FC and HPE SN3000B 16Gb FC switches in a
rack using the Rack Mount Kit......................................................................................... 32
Installing the HPE StoreFabric SN4000B SAN Extension Switch ...................................37
Securing the switch to the outer rails.................................................................... 40
Installing a standalone switch.......................................................................................... 42
Setting up the switch...................................................................................................................43
Connecting the serial cable.........................................................................................................43
Logging in to the serial console port........................................................................................... 44
Setting the IP address.................................................................................................................44
Using DHCP to set the IP address...................................................................................44
Setting a static IP address............................................................................................... 44
Setting the date and time............................................................................................................ 45
Setting the date................................................................................................................ 45
Setting the time zone....................................................................................................... 45
Synchronizing local time........................................................................................46
Synchronizing local time using NTP......................................................................47
Configuring the zones and selecting devices..............................................................................47
Connecting devices.....................................................................................................................47
Setting switch features................................................................................................................49
Switch status policy.....................................................................................................................49
Changing the switch name and chassis name............................................................................49
Verifying the configuration...........................................................................................................50
Backing up the configuration.......................................................................................................50
Installing and activating Port Upgrade licenses.......................................................................... 50
Fabric OS Native and AG modes................................................................................................51
Disabling and enabling AG mode.....................................................................................52
Enabling AG mode................................................................................................ 52
Disabling AG mode................................................................................................52
Operating HPE 16Gb FC switches.......................................................54
Powering the switch on and off................................................................................................... 54
LEDs........................................................................................................................................... 54
POST and boot specifications.....................................................................................................61
POST................................................................................................................................61
Boot..................................................................................................................................62
Switch maintenance....................................................................................................................62
Diagnostic tests................................................................................................................62
Switch management................................................................................................................... 62
FRU removal and replacement................................................................................................... 63
Replacing the HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch or the HPE StoreFabric
SN4000B SAN Extension Switch power supply ..............................................................63
Determining the need to replace a power supply.................................................. 64
Before beginning the power supply replacement.................................................. 64
Replacing a power supply..................................................................................... 65
Replacing an HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch or an HPE StoreFabric
SN4000B SAN Extension Switch fan .............................................................................. 68
Determining the need to replace a fan ................................................................. 69
Replacing an HPE StoreFabric SN6500B 16Gb FC Switch or an HPE
StoreFabric SN4000B SAN Extension Switch fan ................................................69
Replacing the HPE SN6000B or SN3000B 16Gb FC Switch power supply and fan
assembly.......................................................................................................................... 71
Determining the status of a power supply and fan assembly................................ 72
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HPE SN6500B Specifications

General

Brand	HPE
Model	SN6500B
Category	Switch
Language	English