Accusys ExaSAN SWF16 - Manual (Page 5)

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ExaSAN SWF16 User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Notice ..................................................................................................................................................... ii
About This Guide ................................................................................................................................... ii
Guide to Conventions .......................................................................................................................... ii
Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................... iii
1. Introducing ExaSAN PCIe2.0 switch ............................................................................. 1-1
1.1 System Overview ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 What is the ExaSAN Solution .................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.2 What is the ExaSAN Switch SWF16 ........................................................................................ 1-3
1.1.3 ExaSAN SAN environment Components and Accessories .............................................. 1-3
1.1.3.1 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 SAN switch – SWF16 ......................................................................... 1-3
1.1.3.2 ExaSAN PCIe 2.0 Storages ............................................................................................. 1-3
1.1.3.3 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (ACS-63200NT) ....................................................... 1-4
1.1.3.4 QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) PCIe Copper or Optical Cables .... 1-4
1.1.3.5 Power Cord & Power convertors ................................................................................. 1-5
1.1.4 Key Features of SWF16 ............................................................................................................ 1-5
1.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.1 What Is In Your Order .............................................................................................................. 1-7
1.2.2 Checking the Equipment you’ll need ................................................................................. 1-7
1.2.3 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................. 1-7
1.3 What’s in the Box ................................................................................................... 1-8
1.3.1 SWF16 System ........................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.3.2 SWF16 Accessories .................................................................................................................. 1-8
1.3.3 MDC package ......................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.4 Your SWF16 at a Glance ....................................................................................... 1-9
1.4.1 ExaSAN SWF16 .......................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.4.1.1 SWF16 Front Panel & LED Indicators ............................................................................ 1-9
1.4.1.2 Beeper Codes ...............................................................................................................1-10
1.4.1.3 Mirror device Indicators ..............................................................................................1-11
1.4.1.4 SWF16 Rear Panel .........................................................................................................1-12
1.4.2 ExaSAN QSFP Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and LED Indicators ...........................................1-15
1.5 What Else You Need ............................................................................................ 1-17
2. Preparing to Install ExaSAN SWF16 .............................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Precaution for Handling the System ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Choosing the Location for the System ................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Electrical Power ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Security ................................................................................................................... 2-2