Q-Logic 16HA Manuel D’Utilisation

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Preliminar
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Rack and Shelf Administration 
SANbox-16HA Fibre Channel Switch
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Installer’s/User’s Manual
Broadcast Zones
Broadcast zones focus the distribution of broadcast messages to only those devices 
that need to receive them. This reduces traffic on the fabric and eliminates unneces-
sary message processing. Broadcast zones can overlap and are also assigned by 
port.
Rack and Shelf Administration
Switch management uses racks and shelves to organize the fabric topology display 
for easier monitoring. A rack consists of one or more shelves. Shelves contain 
switch chassis and one or more devices. The default fabric topology display shows 
each switch chassis in its own rack. Any device can be moved for display purposes 
to any other rack or shelf in the display. By grouping devices and naming racks, 
shelves, and devices, you can create a fabric topology display that reflects how 
your network functions. Refer to the Switch Management manual for more infor-
mation about rack and shelf administration.
Operating the Switch
The Power Switch and the Test Mode switch on the front of the Switch chassis are 
the only operational controls. The Test Mode switch must be set to the position 
shown in 
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The Switch becomes operational when:
The Test Mode switch pointer is pointing straight up
The Switch is connected to an operational power source
The Power Switch is in the ON (1) position 
And two or more ports are cabled to their respective operational Fibre 
Channel devices.