Q-Logic SANBOX2-8C Manuel D’Utilisation

4 – Installation

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Configuring a port involves defining the port mode and setting the frame 
sequencing if necessary. For public devices and other switches, a switch 
automatically sets the port mode as each port discovers the type of device to 
which it is connected.

A GL_Port will self configure as an FL_Port when connected to a loop of public 
devices or an F_Port when connected to a single device. A G_Port will self 
configure as an F_Port when connected to a single public device. Both GL_Ports 
and G_Ports self configure as E_Ports when connected to another switch. Refer 
to the SANbox2 Switch Management User’s Guide for more information about 
configuring ports. You can also configure ports using the CLI. Refer to 

 

for information about the CLI.

Connect cables to the SFP transceivers and their corresponding devices, and 
then energize the devices. Device host bus adapters can have SFP (or SFF) 
transceivers or GigaBit Interface Converters (GBIC). LC-type duplex fiber optic 
cable connectors are designed for SFP transceivers, while SC-type connectors 
are designed for GBICs. Duplex cable connectors are keyed to ensure proper 
orientation. Choose the fiber optic cable with the connector combination that 
matches the device host bus adapter.

The switch comes with current firmware installed. However, you can upgrade 
switch firmware from a Windows, Solaris, or Linux workstation. New firmware can 
be loaded on the switch while the switch is operating without disrupting service. 
However, you must reset the switch to activate the new firmware, which does 
disrupt service.

To load and activate new firmware, do the following:

1.

Connect a workstation to the switch through the Ethernet port.

2.

Move to the folder or directory that contains the new firmware image file.