HPE StoreFabric SN3600B

HPE B-series 32Gb SAN Switches
Getting Started Guide
Part Number: 870876-002
Published: March 2017
Edition: 2
Abstract
This document provides information on installing, configuring, and maintaining the HPE
StoreFabric SN3600B 32Gb Fibre Channel Switch or HPE StoreFabric SN6600B 32Gb Fibre
Channel Switch.

HPE StoreFabric SN3600B Specifications

General

Brand	HPE
Model	StoreFabric SN3600B
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Electrostatic Discharge and Grounding Recommendations

Setup and Install

Installation and Safety Considerations

Installing the Switch

Installing the SN3600 B Switch in a Rack

Details installing the SN3600B switch in an HPE rack using the Rack Mount Kit, including required items.

Installing the HPE StoreFabric SN6600 B 32 Gb FC Switch in a Rack

Details installing the SN6600B switch in an HPE rack using the Rack Mount Kit, including safety cautions.

Installing a Standalone Switch

Steps to install the SN3600B or SN6600B switch as a standalone device, including unpacking and applying rubber feet.

Login and Configuration

Setting up the Switch

Connecting the Serial Cable

Procedure for connecting the serial cable to the switch and workstation, including terminal emulator settings.

Logging in to the Serial Console Port

Steps to log in to the switch via the serial console port using default credentials after POST.

Setting the IP Address

Procedure to configure a static IPv4 or IPv6 address for the switch using the ipaddrset command.

Using DHCP to set IP Address

Installing Transceivers

Verifying the Configuration

Verifying the Configuration

Steps to verify the switch configuration using LEDs and CLI commands like switchshow and fabricshow.

Backing up the Configuration

How to upload the switch configuration to a server for backup using the configupload command.

Installing and Activating Port Upgrade Licenses

Procedure to purchase, obtain, and install port upgrade licenses using CLI commands.

Configuring Zones and Selecting Devices

Powering the Switch On and Off

LEDs

Specifications